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GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday advised men at risk of catching monkeypox to consider reducing their sexual partners “for the moment” following the U.N. health agency declaring the escalating outbreaks in multiple countries to be a global emergency.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said 98% of the monkeypox cases detected since the outbreaks emerged in May have been among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. He called for those at risk to take steps to protect themselves.
“That means making safe choices for yourself and others, for men who have sex with men,” Tedros said. “This includes, for the moment, reducing your number of sexual partners.”
Infectious individuals should isolate and avoid gatherings involving close, physical contact, while people should get contact details for any new sexual partners in case they need to follow up later, the WHO chief said.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not suggested that men who have sex with men reduce their sexual partners, only that they avoid skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that could be monkeypox.
WHO officials emphasized that monkeypox can infect anyone in close contact with a patient or their contaminated clothing or bedsheets. The U.N. health agency has warned that the disease could be more severe in vulnerable populations like children or pregnant women.
To date, more than 19,000 cases have been reported in more than 75 countries; deaths have only been reported in Africa.
“We know very clearly that one of the main modes of exposure for this particular illness is through direct contact, close contact, skin to skin contact, possibly even face to face contact, exposure to droplets or virus that may be in the mouth,” Dr. Rosamund Lewis, WHO’s technical lead for monkeypox, said.
Andy Seale, a WHO adviser on HIV, hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections, said experts have determined the current monkeypox outbreak is “clearly transmitted during sex,” but he said they have not yet concluded whether it’s a sexually transmitted infection.
Dr. Hugh Adler, who treats monkeypox patients in the U.K., said monkeypox was being transmitted during sex and that sexual networks and anonymous sex with untraceable partners were facilitating its spread.
“It’s just as likely that monkeypox was always capable of transmitting and presenting like this, but it hadn’t been formally reported or so widespread before,” he said.
Last week, British authorities issued new guidance advising doctors that people with just one or two lesions might be infectious with monkeypox, potentially complicating efforts to stop transmission.
The European Union’s health commissioner urged the bloc’s 27 member nations Wednesday to step up their efforts to tackle outbreaks in the EU, which she called “the epicenter of detected cases.”
In a letter to European health ministers obtained by The Associated Press, EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides called for a “reinforced, concerted and coordinated action.”
“There is no time for complacency and we need to continue working together to control the outbreak,” she wrote. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/who-chief-advises-reducing-sex-partners-to-avoid-monkeypox/ | 2022-07-28T08:05:09Z |
—As part of the firm commitment to preserve its long-term viability, the company purchases Ps.2,136 million of its Certificados Bursátiles—
MEXICO CITY , July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TV Azteca, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: AZTECACPO Latibex: XTZA), one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world, today announced financial results for the second quarter 2022.
"In line with our commitment to generate financial and operational efficiencies in order to be competitive in the long-term, and as part of the actions we have undertaken since 2021, we continue to take firm steps to ensure the orderly and responsible reorganization of our debt", commented Rafael Rodríguez, CEO of TV Azteca. "During the quarter, we carried out the purchase in the secondary market of Ps.2,136 million of the company's Certificados Bursátiles — of the principal for Ps.4,000 million due this year —, with the objective to amortize, in time and form, the remainder of the issued Certificados Bursátiles and strengthen our capital structure", he added.
Second quarter results
Net sales for the period totaled Ps.3,589 million, 25% above the Ps.2,876 million for the same quarter of the previous year. Total costs and expenses increased 31% to Ps.2,917 million, from Ps.2,222 million in the previous year.
As a result, the company reported EBITDA of Ps.672 million, compared to Ps.654 million a year ago. TV Azteca generated operating income of Ps.479 million, from Ps.471 million the previous year.
The company recorded net income of Ps.162 million, compared to Ps.283 million in the same period of 2021.
Figures in millions of pesos.
EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization.
The number of CPOs outstanding as of June 30, 2022 was 2,986 million, unchanged from the previous year.
Net sales
The company's advertising sales in Mexico grew 11%, to Ps.3,122 million, from Ps.2,809 million a year earlier.
During the quarter, TV Azteca organized the Mexico Open at Vidanta golf tournament, a sporting event that creates important synergies with the company. The income generated by the tournament was Ps.377 million; the previous year the event was not held due to the health contingency derived from Covid 19.
The sum of revenues from TV Azteca Guatemala and TV Azteca Honduras, as well as the company's content sales outside of Mexico, was Ps.90 million, compared to Ps.67 million the previous year.
Costs and SG&A Expenses
Total costs and expenses increased 31% in the quarter as a result of a 36% growth in production, programming and transmission costs — to Ps.2,719 million, from Ps.2,003 million a year ago — together with a 10% reduction in selling and administrative expenses, to Ps.198 million, compared to Ps.219 million in the previous year.
The increase in costs reflects Ps.410 million of costs related to the Mexico Open at Vidanta golf tournament, as well as costs related to efforts to generate competitive content during the period.
The reduction in selling and administrative expenses reflects lower fees, and personnel and travel expenses, in line with strategies to preserve the operational viability of the company.
EBITDA and net results
The company's EBITDA was Ps.672 million, compared to Ps.654 million in the same period of the previous year. TV Azteca reported operating income of Ps.479 million, from Ps.471 million a year ago.
The main variations below EBITDA were as follows:
Increase of Ps.139 million from the participation in the results from affiliates, mainly due to profits growth of Grupo Orlegi and Arena Monterrey this period.
Foreign exchange loss of Ps.54 million, compared to gain of Ps.222 million a year ago, as a result of a net liability monetary position in dollars, together with depreciation of the exchange rate of the peso against the dollar this quarter, as of appreciation the previous year.
TV Azteca recorded net income of Ps.162 million in the quarter, from Ps.283 million the previous year.
Balance sheet
As of June 30, 2022, TV Azteca's debt with cost was Ps.10,351 million, compared to Ps.12,356 million from the previous year.
In accordance with the company's commitment to reorganize its debt, during the period TV Azteca bought in the secondary market Ps.2,136 million of its Certificados Bursátiles with a principal of Ps.4,000 million, due in 2022.
The balance of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter was Ps.1,087 million, compared to Ps.2,281 million a year ago. The company's net debt as of June 30, 2022 was Ps.9,264 million, from Ps.10,075 million the previous year.
The restricted cash balance — which reflects the amount to cover payments for content exhibition rights and other short-term obligations of the company — was Ps.1,103 million, compared to Ps.269 million a year ago.
Six month results
Net sales for the first six months of 2022 were Ps.6,504 million, compared to Ps.5,438 million in the same period of 2021. Total costs and expenses were Ps.5,154 million, from Ps.4,200 million in same period of the previous year,
As a consequence, TV Azteca reported EBITDA of Ps.1,350 million, compared to Ps.1,238 million in the first half of the previous year. Operating income was Ps.959 million, from Ps.888 million a year ago. The company recorded net income of Ps.447 million, compared to Ps.1 million in the same period of 2021.
Figures in millions of pesos.
EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization.
The number of CPOs outstanding as of June 30, 2022 was 2,986 million, unchanged from the previous year.
About TV Azteca
TV Azteca is one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world, operating four television networks in Mexico: Azteca uno, Azteca 7, adn40 and a+, through more than 300 owned and operated stations across the country. The company also owns TV Azteca Digital, operator of several of the most visited digital platforms and social networks in Mexico.
TV Azteca is a Grupo Salinas company (www.gruposalinas.com), a group of dynamic, fast growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating: economic value through market innovation and goods and services that improve standards of living; social value to improve community wellbeing; and environmental value by reducing the negative impact of its business activities. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (www.ricardosalinas.com), Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies. These companies include TV Azteca (www.TVazteca.com; www.irtvazteca.com), Grupo Elektra (www.grupoelektra.com.mx), Banco Azteca (www.bancoazteca.com.mx), Purpose Financial (havepurpose.com), Afore Azteca (www.aforeazteca.com.mx), Seguros Azteca (www.segurosazteca.com.mx), Punto Casa de Bolsa (www.puntocasadebolsa.mx), Totalplay (irtotalplay.mx; www.totalplay.com.mx) and Totalplay Empresarial (totalplayempresarial.com.mx). TV Azteca and Grupo Elektra trade shares on the Mexican Stock Market and in Spains' Latibex market. Each of the Grupo Salinas companies operates independently, with its own management, board of directors and shareholders. Grupo Salinas has no equity holdings. The group of companies shares a common vision, values and strategies for achieving rapid growth, superior results and world-class performance.
Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are concepts about the future that involve risks and uncertainty that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Other risks that may affect TV Azteca and its subsidiaries are presented in documents sent to the securities authorities.
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N. BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) announced today that the Company will present at the BofA Securities 2022 Global Real Estate Conference on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 3:40 PM ET.
Event: Federal Realty Presentation at the BofA Securities 2022 Global Real Estate Conference
When: 3:40 PM ET, Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Live Webcast: FRT BofA Securities 2022 Global Real Estate Conference Presentation or under the Investors tab at www.federalrealty.com
A replay of the webcast will be available within 24 hours after the conclusion of the live event on Federal Realty's website at www.federalrealty.com through December 13, 2022.
About Federal Realty
Federal Realty is a recognized leader in the ownership, operation and redevelopment of high-quality retail-based properties located primarily in major coastal markets from Washington, D.C. to Boston as well as San Francisco and Los Angeles. Founded in 1962, Federal Realty's mission is to deliver long-term, sustainable growth through investing in communities where retail demand exceeds supply. Its expertise includes creating urban, mixed-use neighborhoods like Santana Row in San Jose, California, Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, Maryland and Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts. These unique and vibrant environments that combine shopping, dining, living and working provide a destination experience valued by their respective communities. Federal Realty's 105 properties include approximately 3,100 tenants, in 25 million square feet, and approximately 3,400 residential units.
Federal Realty has increased its quarterly dividends to its shareholders for 55 consecutive years, the longest record in the REIT industry. Federal Realty is an S&P 500 index member and its shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbol FRT. For additional information about Federal Realty and its properties, visit www.federalrealty.com.
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Biden facing fire and anger during New Mexico visit
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — President Joe Biden will visit New Mexico on Saturday to talk about his administration’s efforts to tackle wildfires as residents smolder with anger over how federal officials allowed planned burns to spread out of control, leading to the largest blaze in recorded state history.
The fire has been contained on several fronts, but is still burning amid dangerously hot and dry conditions. It’s destroyed more than 430 homes across 500 square miles (1,300 square kilometers) since early April, according to federal officials.
Evacuations have displaced thousands of residents from rural villages with Spanish-colonial roots and high poverty rates, while unleashing untold environmental damage. Fear of flames is giving way to concern about erosion and mudslides in places where superheated fire penetrated soil and roots.
The blaze is the latest reminder of Biden’s concern about wildfires, which are expected to worsen as climate change continues, and how they’ll strain resources needed to fight them.
“These fires are blinking ‘code red’ for our nation,” Biden said last year after stops in Idaho and California. “They’re gaining frequency and ferocity.”
In New Mexico, investigators have tracked the two source fires to burns that were set by federal forest managers as preventative measures. A group of Mora County residents sued the U.S. Forest Service this week in an effort to obtain more information about the government’s role.
Ralph Arellanes of Las Vegas, New Mexico, said many ranchers of modest means appear unlikely to receive compensation for uninsured cabins, barns and sheds that were razed by the fire.
“They’ve got their day job and their ranch and farm life. It’s not like they have a big old house or hacienda — it could be a very basic home, may or may not have running water,” said Arellanes, a former wildland firefighter and chairman for a confederation of Hispanic community advocacy groups. “They use it to stay there to feed and water the cattle on the weekend. Or maybe they have a camper. But a lot of that got burned.”
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved 890 disaster relief claims worth $2.7 million for individuals and households.
On Thursday, the Biden administration extended eligible financial relief to the repair of water facilities, irrigation ditches, bridges and roads. Proposed legislation from Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M., would offer full compensation for nearly all lost property and income linked to the wildfire.
Jennifer Carbajal says she evacuated twice from the impending wildfire at a shared family home at Pandaries in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The house survived while about 50 neighboring homes burned along with the tanks that feed the municipal water system, leaving no local supply of potable water without truck deliveries.
“There is no long-term plan right now for water infrastructure in northern New Mexico,” Carbajal said.
She said matters are worse in many hardscrabble communities across fire-scarred Mora County, where the median household income is roughly $28,000 — less than half the national average.
“They barter a lot and really have never had to rely on external resources,” she said. “The whole idea of applying for a loan (from FEMA) is an immediate turnoff for the majority of that population.”
George Fernandez of Las Vegas, New Mexico, says his family is unlikely to be compensated for an uninsured, fire-gutted house in the remote Mineral Hills area, nor a companion cabin that was built by his grandparents nearly a century ago.
Fernandez said his brother had moved away from the house to a nursing home before the fire swept through — making direct federal compensation unlikely under current rules because the house was no longer a primary residence.
“I think they should make accommodations for everybody who lost whatever they lost at face value,” Fernandez said. “It would take a lot of money to accomplish that, but it was something they started and I think they should.”
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Belk announced that President Don Hendricks has been appointed interim chief executive officer effective Monday, May 16. Hendricks replaces Nir Patel who is leaving the company to pursue other interests.
As president and chief operating officer, Hendricks was instrumental in leading the company through the continued unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic and spearheaded the company's initiatives to enhance its omnichannel capabilities.
"I'm grateful for the opportunity to lead the talented team at Belk," Hendricks said. "I'm proud of our continued work to advance the business in numerous ways, while still keeping the wellbeing of our customers, associates and communities as a top priority."
Hendricks joined Belk in 2016 as the COO before adding stores to his responsibilities in 2019 and being named president in 2020. Prior to joining Belk, Hendricks held positions at Gymboree, Hot Topic and Torrid, including chief information officer and COO.
About Belk
Charlotte-based Belk, Inc., a privately-owned department store, opened its first store in 1888, beginning a legacy of selling great products at great prices, treating customers like family, and giving back to the community. Today, Belk serves customers at nearly 300 Belk stores in 16 Southeastern states, at belk.com and through the mobile app. For over 130 years, Belk has proudly put customers and community at the center of what they do, supporting local charities, organizations, and families when they need it most. For more information visit https://newsroom.belk.com/.
To shop, find your local store at https://www.belk.com/stores/, visit belk.com or download the Belk app in Google Play or Apple Store.
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The following is a notification from UL Solutions that the Electrical Metallic Tubing identified below bear unauthorized UL Marks for the United States and Canada. The Electrical Metallic Tubing has not been evaluated by UL Solutions to the appropriate Safety Standards and it is unknown if the tubing complies with any safety requirements.
Name of Product: Electrical Metallic Tubing
Remedy: UL Solutions recommends that this product be removed from service.
Identification on the Product Labels: The Electrical Metallic Tubing bears an unauthorized UL mark and the following:
ALEX Tube
ALEX ELECTRIC INDUSTRY MADE AND MELTED IN ALEX COMPANY
Issue No. TT-548
Or
E-343501
ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING
ISSUE NO. TT-787
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Location: The counterfeit tubing was found in Peru, Dominica, and Panama.
About UL Solutions
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
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Corporate Communications
UL Solutions
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BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. is expanding its capabilities with the creation of a New York investment sales team led by real estate veteran David E. Ash. Highly regarded in the industry for his personal touch and strategic deal matchmaking, Ash is recognized for delivering a highly curated service to his clients that focuses solely on their needs. As managing director, Ash's deep knowledge of the New York market will be paramount as he builds out and manages Walker & Dunlop's investment sales efforts across all asset classes in New York.
"David's entrepreneurial track record with institutional buyers and his thoughtful approach to business will be invaluable as we grow our team. His strong relationships and independent investment sales background complement the unparalleled expertise of our capital markets financing business in New York," said executive vice president of investment sales, Kris Mikkelsen.
Prior to joining Walker & Dunlop, Ash founded Prince Realty Advisors, a boutique capital markets and advisory firm based in NYC which executed almost $6 billion in sale transactions over the past 10 years. Ash cultivated and pushed forward a distinct business model at PRA, counseling institutional investors to buy, sell, and creatively structure commercial real estate transactions across all asset classes.
"I am thrilled to join the team and build on the success of the New York capital markets group by expanding WD's investment sales business to include all CRE asset classes. Drawing from my previous expansive platform, we will be able to curate a business approach that will enhance Walker & Dunlop's offerings for new and existing clients," said Ash.
The company's capital markets business grew its transaction volume 170% year over year, from $10.9 billion in 2020 to nearly $30 billion in 2021. Walker & Dunlop's national investment sales team is currently ranked 4th in multifamily broker sales according to Real Estate Alert's H12022 report, with 166% growth year over year.
"Combining David's strategy with our existing market presence, expands our overall platform to better serve clients' needs with the ability to handle debt, equity and investment sales all in one shop. Broadening our New York platform will be a true game changer for the market " said senior managing director and co-head of Walker & Dunlop's New York capital markets team, Aaron Appel.
Ash earned his bachelor's degree in marketing & international business from the NYU Stern School of Business. He was named one of the top ten power brokers in New York and has been nominated twice for most ingenious deal of the year by the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY). He is a member of REBNY, The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and is a CoStar Power Broker.
Outside of work, Ash is the founder and Chairman of an NYC-based nonprofit called Donate Your Time Inc. that matches individuals with volunteer opportunities in their communities.
About Walker & Dunlop
Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry in the United States, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where Americans live, work, shop and play — to life. Our people, brand and technology make W&D one of the most insightful and customer-focused firms in our industry. With more than 1,400 employees across every major U.S. market, Walker & Dunlop has consistently been named one of Fortune's Great Places to Work® and is committed to making the commercial real estate industry more inclusive and diverse while creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece will accelerate plans to exploit offshore natural gas deposits, the country’s prime minister said Tuesday, describing a return to reliance on fossil fuels as a temporary necessity due to the disruption caused by the war in Ukraine.
Surveys in six regions in western and southern Greece should be completed by the end of next year, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said.
“The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing international energy crisis have added to the very serious level of uncertainty in all our lives,” he said.
“I would like to emphasize that this new path in no way diverts us from the long-term goals of reducing carbon dioxide emissions.”
Low oil and gas prices in recent years were blamed for stalling gas exploration in Greece’s Ionian Sea and off the coast of the island of Crete.
But the government last week announced plans to increase domestic coal production and expand its natural gas infrastructure to boost its liquefied natural gas capacity with additional storage space at an existing facility and plans to build two more.
The expansion will eventually allow Greece to export gas to its northern neighbors Bulgaria and North Macedonia, which are also heavily reliant on Russian gas. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/greece-fossil-fuels-offer-new-path-to-green-transition/ | 2022-04-12T14:25:00Z |
NORWALK, Conn., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RISMedia, the leading independent source for residential real estate news and information, proudly released its 34th Annual Power Broker Report, ranking the top 1,000 brokerages in the U.S. Collectively the Power Brokers turned in record-breaking numbers in 2021 that included more than $2.4 trillion in sales volume through more than 5 million transactions from the commitment of 645,843 agents in nearly 12,000 offices.
RISMedia President and CEO John Featherston celebrates the astounding accomplishments of 2022's top 1,000. "Congratulations to all of those represented in the 34th Annual Power Broker Report," says Featherston. "2021 was a historical year with unprecedented benchmarks, and those who rank on our Power Broker list represent the tremendous success in residential real estate over the past year. I am confident that this group will continue to forge ahead toward another successful year."
The Power Broker Report has long honored the incredible business feats of remarkable real estate leaders—and brokerage firms—who continue to shape our industry. Each April, RISMedia's Real Estate magazine highlights the Top 500 Power Broker firms according to sales volume, and the online directory version of the Power Broker Top 1,000 ranks firms according to sales volume and transactions. The complete ranking of the Top 1,000 firms is available here.
About RISMedia's 34th Annual Power Broker Report & Survey
RISMedia's 34th Annual Power Broker Report & Survey is based on an online survey of residential real estate brokerages in the U.S., conducted by RISMedia January - February, 2022. The survey ranks brokerages by closed sales volume and transaction sides in 2021. Brokerages must have a majority ownership interest, inclusive of subsidiaries, to complete the survey, and have had their submissions verified by the associated broker and accountant, CFO or other party who can validate the accuracy of the data submitted. There is no cost or obligation to participate in the Annual Power Broker Report & Survey.
About RISMedia
RISMedia was founded in 1980 by CEO and Publisher John E. Featherston as the residential real estate industry's definitive source for news and information for real estate's most profitable and productive professionals. For over 40 years, RISMedia has provided the industry with news, strategies and trends, and premier educational and networking events.
For more information, please visit www.rismedia.com.
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GREENVILLE, S.C., August 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Life has its difficulties. It can be challenging to find the bright side when things go wrong, especially for kids. "Sometimes dark thoughts can overwhelm a child," says Dennis Gillan, Executive Director of Half a Sorrow Foundation. "But a kind word from another can really go a long way toward chasing off those negative thoughts."
In Nice Shoes! Derek is having a really bad day. Nothing is going right at home or at school, and nobody is noticing his awesome new shoes. His day is turning out so rough that he just wants this day—and all his days—to end. Then a random compliment from a popular kid changes everything.
This positive and inspirational story was based on Pihl's own experience at school. "In writing this book for kids, I want to show how easy it is to help others and how important doing so can be in someone's life."
The perfect book to help parents, teachers, and caregivers open a dialog with children about having a bad day and dark thoughts, and about how they can brighten the day of someone else who might really need it.
Nice Shoes! is available for purchase online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other online retailers.
Nice Shoes! by Dennis Gillan and Stephen Pihl
Genre: Children's book for ages 4-10
ISBN: 978-1-68515-696-1
Launch Date: August 8, 2022
Dennis Gillan is a national thought leader and accomplished speaker on the topic of suicide prevention and has dedicated his life to mental health advocacy. Dennis did a TEDx talk on loneliness and is the executive director of the Half A Sorrow Foundation, whose mission is to improve mental health for individuals and organizations by promoting real conversations. Dennis resides in Greenville, SC, with his lovely wife. www.halfasorrow.org
Stephen Pihl is a graduate of the University of Delaware with degrees in biology and neuroscience. This story is about the lessons Stephen learned when he was younger and struggling with his mental health. Stephen plans to pursue a career in mental health research.
Dennis and Stephen met on April 15, 2018, at the University of Delaware. Dennis was brought in to speak at a fundraiser for suicide prevention, and he decided to incorporate students into his talk. Stephen was one of those students, and he told his story of having a rough day at school, and that became the inspiration for this book.
Name: Dennis Gillan
Email: Dennis@halfasorrow.org
Phone: 803-727-4301
www.HalfaSorrow.org
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Which workout glove is best?
It isn’t any secret that everyone can benefit from working out regularly. It helps to build muscle, improve cardiovascular health, increase bone density and keep weight under control. And no matter whether you have hopes of being a competition powerlifter one day or simply hit the gym a couple of times a week to make yourself look and feel better, you’ll need a pair of workout gloves to protect your hands and enhance your grip.
Workout gloves come in a variety of styles. Some have a minimalist design with a slim build and open back. Others, such as the Grip Power Pads Elite Leather Gym Gloves, are built with a focus on ruggedness and maximum protection. Whatever kind you prefer, there are several other factors to keep in mind when making your purchase, including size, materials and ventilation.
What to know before you buy workout gloves
Who should wear workout gloves?
You may think that you aren’t a serious weightlifter, so you don’t need workout gloves, but this actually isn’t the case. If you look around any gym floor, you’ll see people of all ages and physical fitness levels wearing workout gloves. Whether you only use free weights, machines, just do some cardio on an elliptical or do a combination of all of these, you can benefit from wearing workout gloves. The same applies to every workout intensity. Whether you are a powerlifter or casual gym-goer, gloves should be an essential addition to your gym bag.
What are the benefits of wearing workout gloves?
Workout gloves offer several benefits over exercising with bare hands. One of the most important things they do is provide you with a more secure grip. Barbells and dumbbells can easily slip out of wet, sweaty hands, but the chances of this happening when wearing gloves are greatly minimized. Not only will the gloves be dry, but they also feature high-friction materials.
Many bars have a knurled texture, which is great for adding traction but extremely rough on the skin. Workout gloves protect your skin from damage so you don’t wind up with excessive abrasion or the formation of calluses. Most also have cushioning that helps relieve some of the pressure on your hands, which not only makes working out more comfortable but can also potentially help you lift more. Some workout gloves also have integrated wrist wraps that add support and help prevent injury.
Features to look for in quality workout gloves
Size
As with all other gloves, it is important to choose a pair of workout gloves that fit your hands properly. This ensures they will be both comfortable and provide a reliable grip without causing chaffing from excess movement. Workout gloves come in a range of sizes, from extra small to XXX-large.
Materials
The most common materials for workout gloves are polyester-cotton blends, nylon and leather. Nylon and polyester-cotton blends are the most affordable and easiest to care for, but leather tends to be more durable and provides a slightly better grip. For this reason, many nylon and polyester-cotton blend gloves are reinforced with leather on the palms. Some may also feature a bit of neoprene cushioning for added comfort.
Ventilation
If you’re doing it right, you’re going to get hot and sweaty while working out. To ensure your gloves aren’t contributing too much to this, many manufacturers incorporate some kind of ventilation into their gloves. Depending on the design, it may be through the use of breathable materials, perforations or open backs.
Wrist support
Keeping your wrists in a neutral position is important for preventing injuries during certain types of lifts. It also helps prevent you from cheating. Some workout gloves feature incorporated wrist wraps to provide you with support in this easily injured area.
How much can you expect to spend on workout gloves?
The most affordable workout gloves start around $10; however, these are often of questionable quality and tend not to last long if working out regularly. For a quality and reliable pair, expect to spend between $15-$50.
Workout gloves FAQs
How do I clean my workout gloves?
A. The best method for cleaning workout gloves depends on the material, so it is important to follow the instructions included with whichever pair you buy. That said, most neoprene, nylon and polyester-cotton gloves can simply be tossed in the washing machine. Leather gloves should generally be hand-washed.
Can I wear workout gloves for other activities?
A. Despite their name, workout gloves can be used for a lot more than just weightlifting. Depending on the materials of your chosen pair, they may be suitable for biking, rock climbing and any other activity where you need an added grip or cushioning. However, you should expect that using your workout gloves for other activities will cause them to wear out sooner than if used for lifting alone.
What are the best workout gloves to buy?
Top workout gloves
Grip Power Pads Elite Leather Gym Gloves
What you need to know: Those looking for a rugged pair of gloves with wrist support that can stand up to a lot of abuse will be well served by the Grip Power Pads Elite Leather.
What you’ll love: They are perforated throughout for ventilation and have pull tabs for easy removal. Plus, they are available in a wide variety of sizes and full- and half-finger options.
What you should consider: Some users have found the stitching and seams to be lower quality.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top workout gloves for the money
Harbinger Pro Wristwrap Weightlifting Gloves
What you need to know: From a company well-known for making affordable lifting accessories, the Pro Wristwrap Gloves are a good choice for those who need a reliable pair for a reasonable price.
What you’ll love: The palm is reinforced and cushioned with a combination of leather and foam to provide you with a comfortable and secure grip on the bar.
What you should consider: The 90-day warranty is shorter than that of some other brands.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Worth checking out
Fit Active Sports Workout Gloves
What you need to know: If you feel like other gloves make your hands too sweaty, you’ll definitely like this pair from Fit Active Sports, which has an open-back design yet still offer full palm coverage.
What you’ll love: The silicone dots on the neoprene palms offer a good grip on knurled and smooth bars alike. Also, the wrist wraps are wide enough to provide some support but not so wide that they hinder your range of motion too much.
What you should consider: There are some questions of durability, which makes them a poor choice for those who work out intensely.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A nurse who previously worked at a Florida hospital has been sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison for stealing fentanyl and replacing the powerful pain medication with saline.
Monique Elizabeth Carter, 36, of Middleburg, was sentenced Tuesday in Jacksonville federal court, according to court records. She pleaded guilty in April to tampering with a consumer product.
According to the plea agreement, Carter was working in the neural intensive care unit of Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville last September when a hospital pharmacist examining the ICU wing’s inventory of fentanyl found a syringe missing a tamper-proof cap but with some form of foreign adhesive remaining at the tip. A second fentanyl syringe had a cap that appeared to have been glued back onto the syringe, it said.
Authorities said a pharmacist supervisor reviewing hospital records found a pattern of Carter checking out doses of fentanyl for patients but then canceling the transactions and checking syringes back into the hospital’s inventory. Records showed that Carter did so 24 times over the preceding month.
When confronted with the findings, Carter eventually admitted that she had been stealing fentanyl for personal use for several months, officials said. Carter denied injecting herself with the drug while on duty. Law enforcement officers reported finding needles, saline syringes and adhesive in her bag.
As a registered nurse, Carter knew that her actions likely resulted in critically ill patients receiving diluted fentanyl that was not safe and effective, prosecutors said. Having been deprived of sterile, medically necessary medication, such patients were exposed to possible infection and endured unnecessary pain and suffering, officials said. They said the failure to anesthetize or control pain in intensive care unit patients can also increase the risk of illness or death from respiratory, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal complications. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/nurse-gets-year-in-prison-for-replacing-fentanyl-with-saline/ | 2022-07-20T23:20:27Z |
New Regional Data Shows Notable and Significant Geographic Differences In Concentration Of Female Superintendents
Despite Comprising Majority of State Superintendents, Women Earn 12 Percent Less Than Male Counterparts
WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ILO Group, a women-founded national education strategy and policy firm, today released the second round of their groundbreaking analysis of the growing gender inequality in K-12 school system leadership. The new tranche of data builds on ILO Group's initial release of the Superintendent Research Project in January 2022, which offered a detailed analysis of turnover rates, interim positions, and hiring inequalities across the 500 largest school districts in the U.S.
ILO Group's latest release shows that these inequities persist: at the district level, women continue to be underrepresented among incoming superintendents, including notable and significant geographic differences; and newly-added data for state-level superintendent positions show significant gender-based pay gaps. Key findings include:
- Since July 1, 2021, 44 of the 500 largest school districts in the country have announced that their superintendent will be outgoing at the end of the year.
- As of March 2022, the research revealed that the spread of women superintendents serving in permanent, interim, and outgoing roles has substantial geographic differences in gender equity, with 43 percent of positions in the Northeast held by women, compared to:
- Of the 143 total women who are currently serving as superintendents within the 500 largest districts, 84 (59 percent) were internal hires, while only 59 (41 percent) were external hires – showing women are more likely to be hired as superintendents when their district hires for the position internally.
- Right now women make up the majority – 53 percent (27 out of 51) – of those serving in state-level superintendent positions; yet all female state superintendents currently receive, on average, 12 percent less pay than their male counterparts.
- While there has been significant turnover (38 percent) of state superintendents since March 2020, the gender breakdown among new state superintendents has remained steady (unlike at the district level, where the gender gap has widened).
"We continue to see a historically low number of women serving in K-12 leadership positions despite the enormous pool of talented women leaders. These latest data make clear that there's still a tremendous amount of work left to do to ensure equity in districts' hiring practices and parity when it comes to superintendents' pay," said ILO Co-Founder and Managing Partner Dr. Julia Rafal-Baer. "From societal factors, such as stereotypes about the capabilities of women, to structures that school systems directly control – including skewed pipelines that favor men and bias in hiring practices – these disparities are rooted in discrimination, and have no place in our education system. And perhaps most importantly, as these latest data spotlight, it's long past time to make equal pay for equal work a reality. But this isn't just about fairness – it deprives millions of children of the leadership talent they deserve. As we work toward helping a generation of children recover from the pandemic, it's critical that we tap into the full range of talent to reimagine and redesign more equitable education systems, and that our education leaders better reflect the diversity of the systems they represent."
These new data are accompanied by clear, actionable steps ILO Group encourages districts to pursue based on decades of work coaching and supporting women leaders across the country. In order to change the education system and ensure more women, particularly women of color, are positioned to land leadership roles:
- Districts must prioritize gender equity from the outset of recruitment and selection;
- Districts should commit to public, transparent goals for hiring (and demand search firms and school boards adhere to those goals);
- Federal agencies should make superintendent turnover and demographic data publicly available, to uncover and root out discrimination;
- District leadership should intentionally foster support systems, such as coaching for talented female chiefs, and sponsors – superiors who take a hands-on role in managing career moves and promoting executives – which research shows give employees the confidence and support needed to pursue stretch assignments and pay raises.
The initial round of Superintendent Research Project data released in January showed potentially historic turnover among the nation's largest 500 districts, as well as a dramatic and widening gender gap in district leadership across the U.S:
- Since March 2020, 186 (37%) of the 500 largest school districts in the country had undergone or were undergoing leadership changes.
- 154 (83%) of those 186 districts had completed their transitions and appointed a new superintendent. The other 32 districts had either appointed an interim superintendent or were in the process of finding a replacement.
- In the 154 districts that had completed their transitions:
Of the 51 female superintendents who left during the pandemic, 39 (76%) were replaced by men. Of the districts where there were outgoing superintendents but no interim or permanent has been named, there were still two women who were outgoing, so this number could increase.
Gender gaps and disparities in education leadership were significant before the pandemic began. Prior to March 2020, women made up only slightly more than a third of superintendents nationwide, despite comprising the vast majority of the workforce in the nation's K-12 schools.
The second round of the Superintendent Research Project includes data collected through March 2022, with the largest 500 school districts identified through data from the National Center for Education Statistics. ILO Group then studied each individual district to gather information on their current and former superintendent(s). For state superintendent salaries, information was sourced from the Council of State Governments, The Book of The States Volume 53, and local news stories.
For an overview and analysis of the initial data of the Superintendent Research Project released in January, please click [here].
To view the full data set of the nation's 500 largest school districts and the leadership transitions occurring within them, please click [here].
About ILO Group
ILO Group is a women-founded education strategy and policy firm that partners with education leaders, their teams, and education-focused organizations to move their visions forward and accelerate student outcomes with a particular focus on our nation's PK-12 education recovery.
About Julia Rafal-Baer
Dr. Julia Rafal-Baer is a former New York State Department of Education Assistant Commissioner, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of ILO Group, member of the COVID Collaborative, board member of the National Assessment Governing Board, and a former special education teacher.
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Frontera Added To The MSCI Canada Small Cap Index
CALGARY, AB, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) ("Frontera" or the "Company") announced today that it has been added to the S&P/TSX SmallCap Index and the MSCI Global Small Cap Indexes under the MSCI Canada Small Cap Index. Inclusion in these indexes can potentially broaden participation in a company's investor base by enabling investment from index funds and similar investment vehicles.
The S&P/TSX SmallCap Index is an investable index for the Canadian small cap market that includes common stock and income trusts. The index includes 230 constituents with a mean market cap of CAD $634 million. The index is float adjusted, market cap weighted and was developed with industry input as a benchmark for small cap exposure to the Canadian equity market.
On May 31, 2022, after markets closed, Frontera was added to the MSCI Canada Small Cap Index. The MSCI Canada Small Cap Index is designed to measure the performance of the small cap segment of the Canada market. With 215 constituents, the MSCI Canada Small Cap Index covers approximately 14% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in Canada. The average market cap of MSCI Canada Small Cap Index listed companies is CAD $1.8 billion and approximately 21% of the index is composed of companies from the energy space.
Frontera Energy Corporation is a Canadian public company involved in the exploration, development, production, transportation, storage and sale of oil and natural gas in South America, including related investments in both upstream and midstream facilities. The Company has a diversified portfolio of assets with interests in 34 exploration and production blocks in Colombia, Ecuador and Guyana, and pipeline and port facilities in Colombia. Frontera is committed to conducting business safely and in a socially, environmentally and ethically responsible manner.
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Forward-looking information reflects the current expectations, assumptions and beliefs of Frontera based on information currently available to it and considers the experience of Frontera and its perception of historical trends. Although Frontera believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking information are reasonable, forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be placed on such information. Forward-looking information is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including that the Company's shares could be removed from an index. Some of these risks and uncertainties are similar to those that other oil and gas companies face and some that are unique to Frontera. The actual results of Frontera may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Frontera. The annual information form of Frontera for the year ended December 31, 2021, and Frontera's management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2021, and quarter ended March 31, 2022, and other documents Frontera files from time to time with securities regulatory authorities describe the risks, uncertainties, material assumptions and other factors that could influence actual results and such factors are incorporated herein by reference. Copies of these documents are available without charge by referring to Frontera's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. All forward-looking information speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, Frontera disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise.
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Minute Jalapeño Rice Cups and Minute Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa Cups Add Trending Flavors to Brand's Product Line
HOUSTON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Riviana Foods Inc., America's leading rice company, announced today the launch of two new varieties to its popular Minute® Rice Cups product offering – Jalapeño Rice and Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa. Like the other 4.4 oz. Minute Rice Cups, these two new varieties are in perfectly portioned single serving BPA-free cups and are ready in just one minute in the microwave, giving consumers that on-the-go convenience Minute Rice is known for. They are also Non-GMO Project Verified, Gluten-Free, contain no preservatives, are MSG and cholesterol free, and vegan.
"These two new exciting flavors are part of our promise to continue to meet the wants and needs of today's ever evolving consumer," said Erica Larson, Senior Brand Manager at Riviana Foods. "Consumers can expect the same convenient, flavorful, high-quality rice they rely on so they can spend less time cooking and more time enjoying their meal and the moments in life that matter."
Both new products have distinct and delicious flavors; Minute Jalapeño Rice Cups offer a tasty blend of onion, green peppers and jalapeños that will spice up your meals, whereas Minute Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa Cups combine the buttery taste and aromatic scent of Minute brand's authentic Jasmine Rice with the brand's crunchy, 100% whole grain red quinoa.
Minute Jalapeño Rice Cups and Minute Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa Cups are available in select retailers throughout the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest regions of the U.S. To find the nearest store that carries these two varieties, visit https://minuterice.com/where-to-buy/.
For more information about the brand, visit www.minuterice.com.
Serves 1
- 1 Minute® Jalapeño Rice Cup
- 1 teaspoon red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Step 1: Heat rice according to package directions.
Step 2: In a small serving dish combine red curry paste and coconut milk. Add hot rice and stir to combine.
Step 3: Top with cilantro.
Tip: Add ¼ cup cooked chicken or shrimp.
Serves 1
- 1 Minute® Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa Cup
- ½ banana, mashed
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
- Fresh berries
Step 1: Heat rice according to package directions.
Step 2: In a small serving dish combine banana, milk, honey and rice. Mix well.
Step 3: Top with berries. Serve warm or allow to cool to room temperature.
Tip: Substitute with your favorite alternative milk. Top with crunchy granola.
Riviana Foods Inc. ("Riviana") is the largest processor, marketer and distributor of branded and private label rice products in the United States. The Riviana family of well-known brands includes Minute®, Success®, Mahatma®, Carolina®, Comet®, Adolphus®, Blue Ribbon®, RiceSelect® and Gourmet House®. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Riviana is a subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., a company known as the global leader in rice.
The Minute product line includes an assortment of Instant Rice and Quinoa, ready in five minutes and 10 minutes depending on the grain type, as well as an assortment of Minute Rice Cups, packaged in convenient, single-serve BPA free cups and ready in one minute in the 4.4 oz. cup and 90 seconds in the 7 oz. cup.
Join the Minute® community online at www.minuterice.com. Also, follow @MinuteRiceUS on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Amid the bright lights and electronic billboards across New York’s Times Square, city authorities are posting new signs proclaiming the bustling crossroads a “Gun Free Zone.”
The sprawling Manhattan tourist attraction is one of scores of “sensitive” places — including parks, churches and theaters — that will be off limits for guns under a sweeping new state law going into effect Thursday. The measure, passed after a U.S. Supreme Court decision in June expanded gun rights, also sets stringent standards for issuing concealed carry permits.
New York is among a half-dozen states that had key provisions of its gun laws invalidated by the high court because of a requirement for applicants to prove they had “proper cause” for a permit. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that she and her fellow Democrats in the state Legislature took action the next week because the ruling “destroyed the ability for a governor to be able to protect her citizens from people who carry concealed weapons anywhere they choose.”
The quickly adopted law, however, has led to confusion and court challenges from gun owners who say it improperly limits their constitutional rights.
“They seem to be designed less towards addressing gun violence and more towards simply preventing people from getting guns — even if those people are law-abiding, upstanding citizens, who according to the Supreme Court have the rights to have them,” said Jonathan Corbett, a Brooklyn attorney and permit applicant who is one of several people challenging the law in court.
Under the law, applicants for a concealed carry permit will have to complete 16 hours of classroom training and two hours of live-fire exercises. Ordinary citizens would be prohibited from bringing guns to schools, churches, subways, theaters and amusement parks — among other places deemed “sensitive” by authorities.
Applicants also will have to provide a list of social media accounts for the past three years as part of a “character and conduct” review. The requirement was added because shooters have sometimes dropped hints of violence online before they opened fire on people.
Sheriffs in some upstate counties said the additional work for their investigators could add to existing backlogs in processing applications.
In Rochester, Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter said it currently takes two to four hours to perform a pistol permit background check on a “clean” candidate. He estimate the new law will add another one to three hours for each permit. The county has about 600 pending pistol permits.
“It’s going to slow everything down just a bit more,” he said.
In the Mohawk Valley, Fulton County Sheriff Richard C. Giardino had questions on how the digital sleuthing would proceed.
“It says three years worth of your social media. We’re not going to print out three years of social media posts by everybody. If you look at my Facebook, I send out six or 10 things a day,” said the sheriff, a former district attorney and judge.
The list of prohibited spaces for carrying guns has drawn criticism from advocates who say it’s so extensive it will make it difficult for people with permits to move about in public. People carrying a gun could go into private business only with permission, such as a sign posted on the window.
Giardino has already started giving out signs to local businesses saying people can carry legal firearms on the premises. Jennifer Elson, who owns the Let’s Twist Again Diner in Amsterdam, said she put up the sheriff’s sign, along with one of her own reading in part “per our governor, we have to post this nonsense. If you are a law abiding citizen who obtained a legal permit to carry, you are welcome here.”
“I feel pretty strongly that everybody’s constitutional rights should be protected,” she said.
But in Times Square, visited by about 50 million tourists annually, and many less crowded places carrying a gun will be illegal starting Thursday.
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams said Tuesday she looked forward to seeing authorities move to “protect New Yorkers and visitors who frequent Times Square.”
One lawsuit challenging provisions of the law argued the rules make it hard for license holders to leave home without violating the law. A federal judge is expected to rule soon on a motion challenging multiple provisions of the law, which was filed on behalf of a Schenectady resident who holds a license to carry.
The Supreme Court ruling also led to a flurry of legislation in California to tighten rules on gun ownership, including a new law that could hold gun dealers and manufacturers responsible for any harm caused by anyone they have “reasonable cause to believe is at substantial risk” of using a gun illegally.
Earlier this month, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a measure that would require gun permit applicants to undergo personal interviews with a licensing authority.
New Jersey required people to get training before receiving a permit and would require new residents to register guns brought in from out of state.
Hawaii, which has the nation’s lowest number of gun deaths, is still weighing its options. Since the Supreme Court’s ruling, the state has only granted one new gun permit.
While New York does not keep statewide data on pistol permit applications, there are reports of long lines at county clerks’ office and other evidence of a surge in applications before the law takes effect.
In the Mohawk Valley, Pine Tree Rifle Club President Paul Catucci said interest in the club’s volunteer-run safety courses “blew right up” late this summer.
“I had to turn hundreds of them away,” he said.
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The US job market has not yet fully recovered from the pandemic, but things appear to be turning around. Despite a record number of Americans quitting their jobs, hiring is outpacing quits in every sector. And experts broadly attribute employees' exits to the potential for better opportunities.
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1. Buffalo shooting
Ten people were killed in a racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday afternoon. Details are emerging of a racist manifesto allegedly written by the 18-year-old White man suspected of traveling nearly 200 miles from his home to attack a predominantly Black neighborhood. The gunman opened fire outside a Tops Friendly Markets store, shooting and killing several people in the parking lot before entering the building. He exchanged gunfire with an armed security guard -- who was killed -- and shot more individuals inside, then exited and surrendered to police. The suspect, Payton Gendron, was taken into custody and is currently under suicide watch, Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia said. He was charged with first-degree murder and pleaded not guilty in court, officials said. President Joe Biden is scheduled to travel to Buffalo tomorrow to meet with the families of victims, the White House said.
2. Church shooting
Gun violence also plagued the Southern California city of Laguna Woods yesterday after a shooting at a church left at least one person dead and five others injured. The shooting occurred at the Geneva Presbyterian Church during an event to honor a former pastor of a Taiwanese congregation that uses the church for its worship services. Police have a suspect in custody, Orange County Undersheriff Jeff Hallock said during a news conference yesterday. He is believed to be an Asian man in his 60s who doesn't live in the area. The suspect was detained after a group of churchgoers were able to hogtie his legs with an extension cord and confiscate at least two handguns from him, Hallock said. Investigators are working to determine whether he has any connections to the church or its congregants. Police do not yet have a motive, Hallock said.
3. Ukraine
Despite Russia's threats, Finland said yesterday it will seek to join NATO and Sweden is on the verge of following suit. Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson announced her party's support to apply to join the US-backed alliance, saying her country must "adapt to reality" and make decisions based on the current climate. Both countries have previously refrained from joining for historic and geopolitical reasons. There is "strong bipartisan support" for Finnish accession to NATO, US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said during a visit to Finland today. However, Russia has warned the Nordic nations of "far-reaching consequences" if the countries join the alliance. Separately, EU leaders are ratcheting up their economic action against Russia and are preparing a sixth sanctions package that could be done within days.
4. Abortion
Nebraska's Republican governor Pete Ricketts says he will call a special session to pass a total ban on abortion if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade this term. When asked if he thought the state should require a young girl who was raped to carry the pregnancy to term, Ricketts told CNN, "They're still babies, too. Yes." The governor's comments come as the Supreme Court's conservative majority seems likely to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that legalized abortion nationwide. More than a dozen states have so-called trigger laws on their books, meaning that abortion will almost immediately be banned if Roe v. Wade is no longer in effect, and Nebraska nearly passed its own such law last month.
5.Elon Musk
Twitter's legal team has accused Elon Musk of violating a nondisclosure agreement regarding the social media company's number of bot accounts, the Tesla CEO said in a tweet Saturday. On Friday, Musk tweeted that his $44-billion cash deal to take Twitter private was "temporarily on hold" while he awaited data on the proportion of its fake accounts. Twitter accused Musk of breaching an agreement after Musk tweeted that the sample size for the social media platform's checks on automated users was 100, "because that is what Twitter uses to calculate <5% fake/spam/duplicate," Musk said in a tweet. He later said that "There is some chance it might be over 90% of daily active users."
BREAKFAST BROWSE
Billboard Music Awards 2022
The biggest names in music showed up to the glamorous Las Vegas show yesterday! Here are the winners.
Jason Momoa apologizes after taking photos in the Sistine Chapel
The "Aquaman" star addressed the controversy -- in a sweaty, shirtless workout video. It's okay, Jason, everyone totally forgives you now.
NBA star Steph Curry graduates from college
Another victory for Mr. Curry. And this time, it's off the court.
Selena Gomez looks for love on 'SNL'
Pete Davidson won over Kim Kardashian. Colin Jost married Scarlett Johansson. Selena Gomez, you're next. Humor is the way to the heart!
Canceled TV shows and other network series that won't be returning
Wouldn't it be unfortunate if your favorite TV show was canceled? Double check here to make sure its not on the list.
TODAY'S NUMBER
$12.4 million
That's how much Man Ray's famed "Le Violon d'Ingres" photograph sold for on Saturday, smashing sale estimates. The black and white image, taken in 1924, became the most expensive photograph ever to sell at auction.
TODAY'S QUOTE
"Never say never."
-- Former first lady Melania Trump, hinting in an interview on Fox that there is a chance she could live in the White House again as former President Donald Trump teases a 2024 reelection bid. "I think we achieved a lot in four years of the Trump administration," she added in the interview, which aired yesterday.
TODAY'S WEATHER
AND FINALLY
Have a purr-fect Monday
Start your week on a paw-sitive note with this cat video! (Click here to view)
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VERO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clear Current Capital is excited to celebrate its fifth year furthering its mission to fund early-stage, alt-protein, and food tech companies generating strong returns and impact in the food system.
In 2017, pioneers Curt Albright and Bruce Friedrich discussed how to transform the global food system and produce positive impact on the climate. Friedrich previously founded The Good Food Institute in 2016, and the conversation led Albright to form Clear Current Capital, LLC, the first impact VC in the alt-protein space.
To date, CCC has invested in sixteen alt-protein and food tech companies. "Initially," says Albright, "CCC invested in strong teams and CPG brands that could meet the consumer's taste, availability, and price point. As CCC expanded, those learnings and data were implemented to advance both CPG and food tech companies to support the space aggressively and successfully. We need massive momentum and action to feed a growing population and protect the planet's resources. Constant disruption is necessary."
An example of this disruption is the recent announcement of Wicked Kitchen's acquisition of CCC's portfolio company Good Catch, a pioneer in the plant-based space founded by brothers and chefs Chad and Derek Sarno. "By folding Good Catch's plant-based seafood offerings into Wicked Kitchen's North American footprint, we will have the largest variety of animal-free consumer packaged goods in the industry available at more than 30,000 distribution points," said Pete Speranza, CEO of Wicked Kitchen.
While the firm was one of the earliest dedicated entrants to the alt protein industry, it's just the beginning for CCC. "New opportunities to improve food system inefficiencies present themselves as the space adapts to shifts in consumer demand, generational headwinds, and technological breakthroughs," says Steve Molino, Principal. "It's still early days for the industry, so as new white space opportunities emerge, our dedicated investment approach allows us to act quickly, driving both impact and returns."
The firm is laser-focused on furthering its impact and is planning for a final close of Fund II in Q4 2022.
Clear Current Capital is a targeted impact VC firm whose mission is to reinvent food through sustainable alternative protein investments in early-stage companies such as plant-based foods, cultivated meat, fermentation, and enabling technology across those categories.
For further information about Clear Current Capital, visit www.clearcurrentcapital.com.
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People who believe they are descendants of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre can now provide genetic material to help scientists when they begin trying to identify remains of possible victims.
Danny Hellwig, laboratory director with Intermountain Forensics, said Wednesday that researchers are not ready to begin trying to match DNA for identification, but an outpouring of requests from local residents on how to provide genetic material led them to begin the process of accepting donations.
“That’s what prompted this,” Hellwig said. “We didn’t expect the amount of support and willingness to help… people have jumped out of the woodwork” to offer their DNA for testing.
Black people who had ancestors in Tulsa in 1921 are sought, Hellwig said.
“What we need is to populate these databases with family lines” of direct descendants, making identifications of the remains possible within days, Hellwig said.
“If we’re only matched with very distant relatives it can take much longer,” with previous efforts to make such matches taking four years or more, he said.
The Salt Lake City nonprofit foundation is examining 14 sets of remains removed from a local cemetery a year ago and has said at least two of the remains contains enough usable DNA for testing for possible identification.
The remains have not been confirmed as victims of the 1921 massacre, a finding that officials say could be impossible because of the length of time since they died.
People can provide their information from genealogy sites such as ancestry.com or 23andme.com and upload that to www.tulsa1921dna.org, but it isn’t known when the process of trying to match the DNA will begin.
Hellwig said donor have the option to prohibit their information from being shared with other agencies, including law enforcement, and can remove their information at any time.
The 1921 massacre occurred when a white mob descended on Greenwood, a predominantly Black neighborhood in Tulsa. More than 1,000 homes were burned, hundreds were looted and the thriving business district known as Black Wall Street was destroyed.
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
Investigators haven’t said when they’ll analyze additional sites where suspected mass graves are located, but potential search areas are planned, according to city officials in Tulsa.
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For AP coverage of the 100th Tulsa Race Massacre anniversary, go to https://apnews.com/hub/tulsa-race-massacre | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/descendants-of-possible-tulsa-massacre-victims-can-give-dna/ | 2022-07-14T12:14:43Z |
Today is the 197th day of 2022 and the 26th day of summer.
TODAY'S HISTORY:
-- In 1790, the District of Columbia was established as the permanent capital of the United States.
-- In 1945, the United States successfully detonated a test nuclear weapon near Alamogordo, N.M., an event now considered to mark the beginning of the Atomic Age.
-- In 1951, J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye" was published.
-- In 1979, Saddam Hussein became the president of Iraq.
-- In 1999, John F. Kennedy Jr., along with his wife and sister-in-law, died in a private plane crash near Martha's Vineyard, Mass.
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: Roald Amundsen (1872-1928), explorer; Kathleen Norris (1880-1966), author; Orville Redenbacher (1907-1995), farmer/businessman; Barbara Stanwyck (1907-1990), actress; Ginger Rogers (1911-1995), dancer/actress; Jimmy Johnson (1943- ), football coach/broadcaster; Tony Kushner (1956- ), playwright; Michael Flatley (1958- ), dancer; Miguel Indurain (1964- ), cyclist; Will Ferrell (1967- ), actor; Barry Sanders (1968- ), football player; Adam Scott (1980- ), golfer; Carli Lloyd (1982- ), soccer player.
TODAY'S FACT: The world's first parking meter, installed on this day in 1935 in Oklahoma City, charged 5 cents per hour.
TODAY'S SPORTS: In 1941, New York Yankees slugger Joe DiMaggio hit safely in his 56th consecutive game, setting a Major League Baseball record that still stands.
TODAY'S QUOTE: "Every once in a while, someone will mail me a single popcorn kernel that didn't pop. I'll get out a fresh kernel, tape it to a piece of paper and mail it back to them." -- Orville Redenbacher
TODAY'S NUMBER: 2 -- cities in which the U.S. Senate met formally before settling permanently in Washington, D.C., in 1800. The Senate convened in New York City from 1789 to 1790 and in Philadelphia from 1790 to 1800.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UFC GYM®, the first major brand extension of UFC®, continues its expansion throughout California with the grand opening of its new UFC FIT® San Jose location at 925 Blossom Hill Rd. The 40,000-square-foot premier fitness facility is officially open for workouts and will honor the occasion with a grand opening celebration in July.
"We're ecstatic to be a part of the San Jose community and to offer our dynamic mix of premium fitness experiences under one roof to local fitness enthusiasts," said Adam Sedlack, UFC GYM CEO. "New members, who have eagerly awaited the opening of this club, have shared their passion for UFC FIT and the holistic fitness offerings that are in store for them. We're thrilled to introduce our innovative fitness model and world-class fitness experience to the community."
The new seven-million-dollar facility offers a group fitness studio, a weight room with free weights and Olympic lift platforms, robust cardio and strength training equipment, personal training, a bag room, gym store, advance fitness technology, towel service and more.
Members have access to a one-stop shop for any and all fitness needs including studio-quality group fitness classes such as cycle, HIIT, Zumba and MMA-inspired group fitness classes such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing and Kickboxing Conditioning. Youth programming for kids ages six and up, as well as a childcare service, are offered to support fitness for the whole family.
To further support a healthy lifestyle, the location features an Arm Bar Cafe and Recovery area, providing pre- and post-workout treatments. Members will benefit from Recovery services including cryotherapy, red light therapy, spray tanning and more. Options to access Recovery services are available to gym members and non-members.
UFC FIT is open 24 hours daily Monday through Thursday, until 11 p.m. on Friday, and from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. More information about member rates is available at www.ufcfit.com/locations/san-jose/ and by calling (408) 868-3180.
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.
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, TikTok, and Twitter @UFCGYM, Facebook.com/UFCGYM, and youtube.com/UFCGYM.
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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PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — For 60 years, Ted Sams regretted missing his high school graduation.
Now 78, Sams can finally call himself a graduate after donning a cap and gown and receiving his diploma Friday with the class of 2022 at Southern California’s San Gabriel High School.
Back in 1962 when he was a high school senior, Sams got in trouble and was suspended five days before the end of the school year. He said he missed a crucial final exam and had to make it up over the summer.
“When I went back with my grade, they wouldn’t give me my diploma because I owed $4.80 for a book,” Sams told KABC-TV. “And so I just walked away and said forget it.”
The school still had Sams’ original diploma locked away in an old filing cabinet. He beamed as he walked across the graduation stage at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena and received the diploma.
“Over the years, I complained to my kids a number of times about how $4.80 kept me from having my diploma,” he said.
Sams said he plans on hanging the diploma on a wall at his home. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/california-man-78-gets-high-school-diploma-6-decades-later/ | 2022-05-31T08:01:30Z |
LAS VEGAS, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit One Bank, a data-driven financial services company, has received the United States Postal Service's (USPS) 2022 "Partnership for Growth" Award at the 2022 National Postal Forum in Phoenix. Award winners are selected annually by the Postmaster General and their executive team, seeking companies that continue to provide innovation and growth through the USPS.
Credit One Bank was recognized by the USPS for its swift and inventive response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its utilization of Marketing Mail. At the onset of the pandemic and beyond, some consumers needed credit more than ever, and Credit One Bank was there to help with intelligently targeted direct mail offers. The Bank implemented innovative strategies involving retargeting prior Credit One Bank card members as well as integrating Informed Delivery campaigns and Informed Visibility data to measure the effect of Direct Mail campaigns. The Bank achieved a measurable return on investment for customer acquisition by effectively utilizing these tools.
"It is an incredible honor to be presented with this award from the United States Postal Service," remarked Ed Ng, senior vice president of marketing and account acquisition at Credit One Bank. "Throughout the many changes we've seen in our industry over the years, the USPS has continued to support us in spreading our message. We are proud to work with the USPS and their Strategic Account Manager Diane Young, and we will continue to utilize USPS's services in the future to drive innovation in our industry."
Credit One Bank is a leader in the credit card industry, offering Visa®, Mastercard®, and American Express® credit cards to millions of cardmembers nationwide.
About Credit One Bank:
Credit One Bank, N.A. is a financial services company based in Las Vegas. Driven by data, Credit One Bank offers a spectrum of products for people in all stages of their financial life, including credit cards through the Visa®, Mastercard®, and American Express® networks. Founded in 1984, Credit One Bank is one of the fastest-growing credit card providers in the United States. Credit One Bank is the Official Credit Card of NASCAR®, the Las Vegas Raiders, the Vegas Golden Knights, and Best Friends Animal Society®, and is a proud partner of WWE® and Six Flags®. Learn more at CreditOneBank.com and on social media (@CreditOneBank) on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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TOKYO, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society for Information Display (SID), the world's largest electronic display society, has awarded Sony Corporation, Sony PCL Inc., and Sony Innovation Studios Inc., the "Display Application of the Year" award for their "Crystal LED Virtual Production System Solution." This is being awarded in recognition of the display's innovative and outstanding application, and its great impact on the market in 2021.
The awarded "Crystal LED Virtual Production System Solution" is a new content creation solution that enhances the freedom of expression for creators. This is enabled by the "in-camera VFX" method, which combines the Sony's large LED display "Crystal LED B-series" and their digital cinema camera "VENICE," alongside a camera tracking system and real-time engine.
A virtual background such as 3DCG (three-dimensional computer graphics) is displayed on the Crystal LED B-series display, which has features supported such as high resolution, high brightness, and wide color gamut. This enables video production that combines CG and live-action in real time without post-processing such as composition. The combination of the Crystal LED and VENICE delivers high-quality color reproduction and gradation expression, resulting in reduced editing work and high-quality content. Furthermore, the point cloud software "Atom View" – Sony Innovation Studios award winning and patented technology – scans existing places and objects and converts them into 3DCG models. This makes it possible to create photorealistic virtual backgrounds, as if the subjects were really there.
In Japan, Sony PCL began demonstration experiments of Virtual Production technology in 2020, and is now actively providing the solution. Sony PCL has already achieved results in various content production businesses such as commercials, movies, and music videos. Sony PCL will continue to provide cutting-edge production technology and creative work, including Virtual Production at the "Kiyosumi Shirakawa BASE," a new studio which was newly established in February this year.
"The SID Display Industry Awards recognize the best display products or applications introduced to the market during the previous calendar year," noted Wei Chen, SID's Display Industry Awards Committee Chairman. "We are proud to award Sony Corporation, Sony PCL Inc., and Sony Innovation Studios Inc. a 2022 Display Application of the Year honor for its Crystal LED virtual production system solution. We commend the company's ongoing commitment to innovation and to helping shape the future of display performance and solutions."
About the Display Industry Awards
Society for Information Display was formed in 1962 to promulgate display technology, and comprised of the top scientists, engineers, corporate researchers, and business people of the display industry.
The Display Industry Awards are the display industry's most prestigious honor, given annually since 1995 by the Society for Information Display to recognize the best display products or applications introduced to the market during the previous calendar year. There are three award categories: Display of the Year, Display Application of the Year, and Display Component of the Year.
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Analysis: 3 GOP senators buck party to back Biden court pick
By LISA MASCARO
AP Congressional Correspondent
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Republican senators are breaking from their party to support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic nomination to the Supreme Court. Senators Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitt Romney of Utah are marking the historical moment by building legacies of their own. The three have broken with their party before at critical junctures, despite the political risks of standing alone. As the other Republican senators line up to oppose Jackson, the support from the three outliers gives Biden the bipartisan backing he was seeking for the choice, but may do little to shield them from the political blowback. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-utah/2022/04/05/analysis-3-gop-senators-buck-party-to-back-biden-court-pick/ | 2022-04-05T18:59:46Z |
Police: 3 adults, 2 kids dead in apparent murder-suicide
ORLANDO, Fla. (WESH) - Police say a family of five from Florida is dead in what appears to be a murder-suicide. The bodies were found during a wellness check.
Orlando Police found the bodies of three adults and two children, all killed in an apparent-murder suicide, as officers were doing a well-being check around 1 p.m. Tuesday in an East Park neighborhood.
Heather Collins and her fiancé, Justin Rossilini, live across from the family involved.
“I think it’s like a worst nightmare, truly,” Collins said. “I don’t even know what happened exactly. This is just absolutely terrible. My heart goes out to the family. I can’t even begin to wrap my mind around any of this.”
Rossilini says the family – a middle-aged couple, their adult son and their two young girls – had just moved into the home a few months ago. He hadn’t seen or heard any activity at the home for several days until police arrived late Tuesday morning.
“When I went to leave, there was an officer who was looking through the car window and asked me if I’d seen them today. I said, ‘No, I haven’t seen them for a few days actually. Last time I saw them was about five days ago when they were checking the mail,’” he said.
Police are not releasing the identities of the deceased until next of kin is notified. They have also not released any information about what led to the apparent murder-suicide.
“I didn’t hear anything. I wish I did because I definitely would have liked to have been that concerned neighbor that did something in this situation,” Collins said. “Just this sickening sadness... It’s a nightmare. I don’t understand how anybody receives an end like that.”
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Okta, Inc. ("Okta" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: OKTA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Okta investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
OKTA investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (ii) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (iii) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (iv) Okta initially did not disclose and subsequently downplayed the severity of the data breach; (v) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Okta during the relevant time frame, you have until July 19, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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ARLINGTON, Va., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has launched its national office's first-ever podcast, titled "Hope Starts With Us," hosted by NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr.
This is just one of NAMI's latest initiatives to meet people where they are in their mental health journeys. During each episode, Gillison and his guests will share stories of lived experience and bring important mental health topics to light. The new podcast will focus on one of NAMI's essential values — hope: Hope starts with us sharing our stories. Hope starts with us breaking the stigma. Hope starts with us sharing resources and practical advice.
The podcast, with episodes released every other Wednesday, is available on many major directories and players, including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Podcast Addict, Podcast Index, Podchaser, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Listen Notes, Player FM and RSS. A video version will also appear on YouTube.
Gillison can also be found on Twitter @DanGillison.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Join the conversation at nami.org | facebook.com/nami | instagram.com/namicommunicate | twitter.com/namicommunicate #Together4MH
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(The Hill) — Domestic flight prices have increased 40 percent since the beginning of 2022 and are expected to rise an additional 10 percent next month.
Flight booking website Hopper said the price of a domestic round trip is averaging $330, a 7 percent jump above 2019 costs. International round trips are currently averaging $810, a 25 percent increase from the start of the year.
The combination of high demand and rising fuel costs is largely driving the price hike for flights.
“A tremendous amount of demand [is] from travelers who have not been able to travel the last two spring and summer seasons,” Haley Berg, an economist at Hopper, told ABC News. “And the second factor is jet fuel. Jet fuel prices are also up 40% since the beginning of the year and up 75% since this time last year. Demand and higher jet fuel prices together are really driving overall domestic airfare up.”
Delta Air Lines, United and Southwest Airlines all announced last month that they would raise prices to cover the increase in fuel costs, with Delta saying it was looking at a 10 percent jump in airfare.
“We’ve not seen a stronger demand … in my career,” Delta Chief Executive Ed Bastian said.
The news comes after President Joe Biden placed a ban on Russian oil, natural gas and coal imports last month as part of his administration’s response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. | https://cw33.com/news/domestic-flight-prices-up-40-percent-since-beginning-of-year/ | 2022-04-06T22:23:18Z |
Chariman and CEO Mark Penn to Participate in a Fireside Chat
NEW YORK and BOSTON, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) announced today that Chairman and CEO Mark Penn will attend the upcoming J.P. Morgan 50th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference, taking place May 23-25 in Boston. Penn will participate in a fireside chat with Q&A to follow. The session will take place at 3:50 p.m. EDT on Monday, May 23. To register and access the presentation, please visit this link.
Penn will also be available for 1:1 investor meetings. For more information, please reach out to ir@stagwellglobal.com.
Stagwell reported Q1 2022 earnings on Friday, May 6, and released its 2021 Annual Report on Monday, May 2.
About Stagwell Inc.
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 10,000+ 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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Fred Upton, Republican who voted to impeach Trump, retiring from House seat
By Kristin Wilson, CNN
Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan, one of the 10 House Republicans to vote for impeachment against former President Donald Trump, announced on the House floor Tuesday that he was not running again for Congress.
“Even the best stories have a last chapter. This is it for me,” he said. “I’ve done the zillions of airline miles back and forth. I’ve signed over a million letters, cast more votes while in the chamber here and accomplished what I set out to do with more unfinished work still yet to come.”
Upton was on track to be forced into a Republican-on-Republican race due to state redistricting in Michigan.
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Current and former military, first responders and their families to gain free admission
INDIANAPOLIS, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peterman Brothers, a leading HVAC and plumbing company serving the Greater Indianapolis area, is sponsoring Military and First Responders' Day at the Indiana State Fair on Friday, Aug. 19.
As part of the sponsorship, first responders, current and former military and their families will receive free admission with a valid ID presented at the gate.
"Members of the military and first responders dedicate their lives to protecting and providing us with a safer and more enjoyable country," said Chad Peterman, president of Peterman Brothers. "So many have given their lives in the line of duty to protect our liberties and keep us safe from harm. Veterans, first responders and their families are a part of our extended family across the state. At Peterman Brothers, we want to show them they are appreciated, and this sponsorship is one small way we can do that."
In addition to Military and First Responders' Day, Peterman Brothers will have a booth set up Thursday through Sunday for the entire length of the fair. Fair attendees can stop by to register to win a free furnace, a Blackstone grill and many other prizes.
"One of our main goals is to find various ways to give back to our community beyond offering excellent home service solutions," Peterman said. "Military and First Responders' Day, combined with our giveaways, is a fun way to meet that goal. Their families are like our families, and we want to show them that we care while giving away some awesome prizes."
The Indiana State Fair takes place from July 29 to Aug. 21. For more information about the fair, please visit https://www.indianastatefair.com/.
Peterman Brothers is available to help with any electrical, plumbing or cooling needs. For more information, call (317) 376-8090 or visit https://www.petermanhvac.com/.
About Peterman Brothers
Founded in 1986, Peterman Brothers provides residential heating, cooling, and plumbing services in the Greater Indianapolis area. A second-generation family business, the company offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee with any new installation of HVAC equipment. All technicians are certified through the North American Technical Excellence (NATE) program and fully bonded and insured. Peterman Brothers provides 24/7 emergency service to its customers and offers several financing options with approved credit. To find out more, call (317) 376-8090 or visit https://www.petermanhvac.com.
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NEW YORK, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Rivian Automotive, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of RIVN 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: This lawsuit is on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Rivian common stock pursuant and/or traceable to Rivian's initial public offering on November 10, 2021 and/or between November 10, 2021, and March 10, 2022.
ALLEGATIONS: Documents issued in connection with the initial public offering contained representations that were materially inaccurate, misleading, and/or incomplete because they failed to disclose, among other things, that the R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV were underpriced to such a degree that Rivian would have to raise prices shortly after the IPO and that these price increases would tarnish Rivian's reputation as a trustworthy and transparent company and would put a significant number of the existing backlog of 55,400 preorders, along with future preorders, in jeopardy of cancellation.
DEADLINE: May 6, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/rivian-automotive-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=26662&from=4
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COPPELL, Texas, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcline Investment Management ("Arcline"), a growth-oriented private equity firm, today announced the acquisition of Kings III of America ("Kings III"), a leading third-party provider of elevator and pool emergency monitoring solutions in North America, from Rockbridge Growth Equity and Thayer Street Partners.
Arcline commented, "Kings III demonstrates all of the traits that we look for in our portfolio companies in providing contractually recurring, non-discretionary safety solutions to a large installed base of critical infrastructure. Kings III has an excellent reputation among customers and employees, and is led by a strong, experienced management team that has enabled it to become a true market leader. The growth-oriented culture at Kings III will fit well within the Arcline portfolio, and we are excited to partner with the management team for the company's next chapter of growth."
Dennis Mason, CEO of Kings III, added, "Arcline's passion for growth, innovation and culture is a perfect match with our management team, employees, and customers. Our success would not have been possible without the dedication and excellence of the entire team at Kings III, and this acquisition is a testament to their hard work. We look forward to working with Arcline to continue our incredible trajectory and we are excited to leverage Arcline's deep experience in the elevator industry to accelerate our growth."
Piper Sandler served as financial advisor to Arcline.
Arcline Investment Management is a growth-oriented private equity firm with $4.4 billion in cumulative capital commitments. Arcline seeks to invest in technology-driven, meaningful to the world industrial businesses that enable a better future. For more information visit www.arcline.com.
Kings III of America, LLC is headquartered in Coppell, Texas, and is a provider of all-inclusive emergency monitoring solutions for elevators and pools across North America. Kings III designs, engineers, and manufactures its monitoring equipment, as well as runs a state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency dispatch center staffed with certified emergency responders. With over three decades of service, Kings III is a critical enabler of the elevator infrastructure in the U.S. and Canada.
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New Platform Will Boost Employer Talent Acquisition and Help Cardiology Professionals Grow their Careers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Brands, the leading provider of business management, e-commerce and payment solutions for member-based organizations, announced today that YM Careers has been selected to power Cardiology Careers, the American College of Cardiology's – premier niche job board serving cardiologists and cardiology care specialists. The new job board launched on Friday, July 1, 2022.
In moving to the YM Careers platform and service, ACC's Cardiology Careers will ensure job seekers can more quickly and easily find and apply for jobs that help them advance their careers. Likewise, employers who use ACC's Cardiology Careers to source and attract talent will now benefit from more relevant and targeted job exposure, helping them find and hire the world's best cardiology professionals.
Unlike mass job boards and aggregators, ACC's Cardiology Careers is specifically marketed to and relied upon by cardiologists who interact with ACC. Moving ACC's Cardiology Careers to YM Careers brings a best-in-class job board and career center experience to professionals and employers.
Some of the new capabilities enabled through the launch include:
- Support from experienced job placement professionals, veteran hiring resources, career coaches, CV reviews, and more for members and job seekers.
- Access to detailed data, trends, and forecasts about cardiology occupations including growth outlook, compensation ranges, employment statistics, 'day in the life' videos, required skills and education levels, etc., to empower members to make more informed career decisions.
- Intuitive job search functionality including a pane view, which helps job seekers more quickly find and apply to well-matched or recommended jobs, resulting in a better user experience.
- Targeted access to a highly qualified pool of actively and passively job seeking cardiology care professionals, for employers.
"ACC is the place for cardiovascular professionals to learn, grow, and share as they pursue the College's mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health," said Tristan Jordan, General Manager of YM Careers. "We will use our vast experience as the career center backbone for more than 1,000 healthcare associations to create a new, powerful destination to help ACC's community of cardiologists and cardiology care specialists accelerate and achieve their career goals."
YM Careers is the industry's most trusted career center platform for associations and publishers powering nearly 3,000 niche job boards that connect more than a million employers with tens of millions of association members and website users. Associations leverage the platform to provide a valuable member service, acquire and engage new members, and increase non-dues revenue. YM Careers is part of Community Brands, which offers an integrated set of solutions that help member-based organizations increase revenue, improve efficiency, and digitally engage members.
To learn more, visit ymcareers.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About ACC
The American College of Cardiology envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes. As the professional home for the entire cardiovascular care team, the mission of the College and its more than 56,000 members is to transform cardiovascular care and to improve heart health. The ACC bestows credentials upon cardiovascular professionals who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. The College also provides professional medical education, disseminates cardiovascular research through its world-renowned JACC Journals, operates national registries to measure and improve care, and offers cardiovascular accreditation to hospitals and institutions. For more, visit acc.org.
About Community Brands
Community Brands helps mission-driven organizations thrive. Our software, services, and payment solutions power nonprofits, associations, and K-12 schools to engage the people they serve through programs and events; raise funds to enable their mission; and manage their financials and operations. Our family of brands are bound by a common purpose to serve the organizations that make our communities a better place to live. Learn more about our Community Brands solutions for associations, nonprofits, K-12s, and event tech. Visit us at communitybrands.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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SAN FRANCISCO and SUZHOU, China, April 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent", HKEX: 01801), a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes high-quality medicines for the treatment of cancer, metabolic, autoimmune and other major diseases, announced that the results of the Phase I study for IBI322 (anti-CD47 /PD-L1 bispecific antibody) in patients with advanced solid tumors were presented today at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2022 (Poster No. CT513).
This is a first-in-human, phase Ia/Ib dose escalation/expansion study of IBI322 monotherapy in patients with advanced solid tumors who failed standard of care treatment. 58 subjects were enrolled in the study, 16 of which (27.6%) had previously received PD-1/L1 treatment. The highlights for the study results were as follows:
- 20 patients with various advanced solid tumors at active doses of IBI310 ≥10 mg/kg group were evaluable per RECISTv1.1, 4 achieved PR, with investigator assessed ORR 20%.
- Among 9 patients with NSCLC treated at active doses of IBI310 ≥10 mg/kg group, 3 achieved PR, with investigator assessed ORR 33.3% and the DCR 88.9%.
- IBI322 was well tolerated and showed a favorable safety profile. Treatment related adverse events (TRAEs) occurred in 74.1% (43/58) patients, most frequent TRAEs including anemia, platelet count decreased, pyrexia. The majority of the TRAEs were in grade 1-2. No treatment related death occurred as the cut-off date.
Phase Ia dose expansion study with IBI322 monotherapy has kept updating with longer follow-up after the cut-off date. Preliminary response and disease control have been observed in specific indications (such as SCLC). More clinical data will be mature and presented in the future.
Furthermore, given that IBI322 has demonstrated promising efficacy signals and favorable safety and tolerability profile, phase Ib trial has been conducted to further explore the safety and efficacy of IBI322 in multiple indications.
Professor Jie Wang, principal investigator of the study, Chief of Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, stated: "Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) have shown promising efficacy in various tumor types, but many clinical challenges still remain. With the increasing prescription of ICI in first-line setting, many patients developed into ICI resistance or has poor response rate in clinical practice. Therefore, it is of great clinical significance to develop next generation bi-specific immune checkpoint inhibitors. CD47 is one of the most promising targets in immunotherapy. With innovate bispecific antibody development technology, IBI322 showed favorable safety and preliminary efficacy signals in subjects who had failed previous standard treatment, which increased our confidence in the subsequent expansion cohort study."
Dr. Hui Zhou, Vice President of Innovent, stated: "IBI322 is a bispecific antibody that specifically targeting recombinant anti-differentiation cluster 47 (CD47) and anti-programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1).IBI322 is independently developed by Innovent Biologics and the company owns global proprietary rights. We are very excited to observe preliminary efficacy and manageable safety profile in patients with advanced malignancy who failed standard of care treatment. We will continue to proceed the phase Ib expansion cohort study and further explore the safety and efficacy of IBI322 in multiple indications. By developing a comprehensive and advanced pipeline of next generation immune checkpoint inhibitors, we hope to bring clinical benefit to more patients."
About IBI322
IBI322 is a recombinant anti-human CD47/PD-L1 bispecific antibody developed by Innovent Biologics. As a bispecific antibody, IBI322 targets CD47 on the surface of tumor cells, blocks SIRPα/CD47 pathway and activates macrophages to attack the tumor cells. Furthermore, IBI322 target PD-L1 on the surface of tumor cells, blocks the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway, which counteracts the inhibition of T cells and activates the T cells to attack the tumor cells. By inhibiting two different targets, IBI322 can not only activate both innate immune pathway and adaptive immune pathway, which provides synergistic effect, but also reduce the red blood cell destruction. IBI322 has received IND approvals from both the NMPA and the U.S. FDA and has been actively developed globally.
About Innovent
Inspired by the spirit of "Start with Integrity, Succeed through Action," Innovent's mission is to develop, manufacture and commercialize high-quality biopharmaceutical products that are affordable to ordinary people. Established in 2011, Innovent is committed to developing, manufacturing and commercializing high-quality innovative medicines for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune, metabolic and other major diseases. On October 31, 2018, Innovent was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code: 01801.HK.
Since its inception, Innovent has developed a fully integrated multi-functional platform which includes R&D, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls), clinical development and commercialization capabilities. Leveraging the platform, the company has built a robust pipeline of 32 valuable assets in the fields of cancer, metabolic, autoimmune diseases and other major therapeutic areas, with 7 products, TYVYT® (sintilimab injection), BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection), HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection), PEMAZYRE® (pemigatinib), olverembatinib (BCR ABL inhibitor) and Cyramza® (ramucirumab), 1 asset under NMPA NDA review, 5 assets in Phase 3 or pivotal clinical trials, and an additional 19 molecules in clinical studies.
Innovent has built an international team with advanced talent in high-end biological drug development and commercialization, including many global experts. The company has also entered into strategic collaborations with Eli Lilly and Company, Adimab, Incyte, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hanmi and other international partners. Innovent strives to work with many collaborators to help advance China's biopharmaceutical industry, improve drug availability and enhance the quality of the patients' lives. For more information, please visit: www.innoventbio.com. and www.linkedin.com/company/innovent-biologics/.
Note:
TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) is not an approved product in the United States.
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO®, and HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) are not approved products in the United States.
TYVYT® (sintilimab injection, Innovent)
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor, Incyte Corporation). Pemazyre® was discovered by Incyte Corporation and licensed to Innovent for development and commercialization in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
Disclaimer:
1. This indication is still under clinical study, which hasn't been approved in China.
2. Innovent does not recommend any off-label usage.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements that are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties. The words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend" and similar expressions, as they relate to Innovent, are intended to identify certain of such forward-looking statements. Innovent does not intend to update these forward-looking statements regularly.
These forward-looking statements are based on the existing beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates, projections and understandings of the management of Innovent with respect to future events at the time these statements are made. These statements are not a guarantee of future developments and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond Innovent's control and are difficult to predict. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of future changes or developments in our business, Innovent's competitive environment and political, economic, legal and social conditions.
Innovent, the Directors and the employees of Innovent assume (a) no obligation to correct or update the forward-looking statements contained in this site; and (b) no liability in the event that any of the forward-looking statements does not materialise or turn out to be incorrect.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Voting opened Wednesday on which toys should go into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year. The class of 2022 finalists are: bingo, Breyer Horses, Catan, Lite-Brite, Nerf Toys, Masters of the Universe, piñata, Phase 10, Pound Puppies, Rack-O, Spirograph, and the top.
“These 12 toys span the history of play. The top is as old as civilization itself and bingo has been played in some form for hundreds of years,” said Christopher Bensch, vice president for collections at The Strong museum in Rochester, where the hall of fame is housed.
The public is invited to vote online through Sept. 21. The three toys that receive the most public votes will make up a single “Player’s Choice” ballot. That ballot will be counted alongside those turned in by a national selection committee whose members include industry experts, academics and others.
The inductees will be announced Nov. 10.
“All 12 of these toys have what it takes to be contenders for the class of 2022,” Bensch said.
Anyone can nominate a toy for the annual honor, but to be recognized by the hall of fame, toys have to have achieved icon status, longevity and foster learning or discovery. They also must have changed play or toy design.
The National Toy Hall of Fame opened at The Strong in 1998. So far, 77 toys have been inducted, from simple favorites like the paper airplane, bubbles and sidewalk chalk to the even more ubiquitous, including the stick and cardboard box.
Last year’s honorees were American Girl Dolls, Risk, and sand. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-bingo-lite-brite-nerf-among-toy-hall-of-fame-finalists/ | 2022-09-14T23:27:52Z |
BLUE BELL, Pa., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Columbus Organization, a member of the CareSource family of companies, and the nation's largest provider of care coordination services for individuals living with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) and complex health concerns, today announced the launch of a revolutionary approach to coordinating care for complex lives. Leveraging the strengths of the proprietary ACHIEVE Analytics™ data capture platform, The Columbus Organization is better able to predict which individuals are at greater risk of negative health outcomes and require immediate attention from the provider community. By then further leveraging the advantages of SharePoint® and communication across its entire clinical system, each of the nearly 500 Support Coordinators has the ability to call upon a team of experts in complex care for this population, to quickly improve their well-being and help them achieve their most meaningful life.
The growing prevalence of co-morbid conditions in the IDD population has necessitated novel strategies to reduce multi-dimensional risk while improving health outcomes. According to a recent study published in Current Opinion in Psychiatry (https://bit.ly/39kJDMo) as well as a metanalysis conducted at the University of Hertfordshire (https://bit.ly/3xo8vKV), approximately 30-50% of individuals with IDD may have co-existing psychiatric disorders. The studies also showed at least double the rates of polypharmacy as well as significantly increased rates for conditions like cancer, diabetes, and obesity in this population.
Melissa Richards, PhD, LBA, BCBA-D, Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations for The Columbus Organization, commented, "We see complex care as a real-time, person-centered, data-driven approach that requires interdisciplinary care teams and cross-sector partnerships to achieve optimal outcomes. Our innovative complex care management is a comprehensive operational model that includes integrated data analytics, rigorous selection of care coordinators, a unique approach to onboarding, training on co-morbid conditions ranging from depression & anxiety to HIV & asthma, and a state-of-the-art evolution in social/physical/behavioral processes and tools."
While many organizations have line-of-sight to either retrospective data or real-time qualitative analysis of the consumer, The Columbus Organization has created a unique way to integrate community-based, face-to-face assessment with critical medical and behavioral event observations and data, pioneering the future of complex health care coordination. The Columbus Organization recently presented greater detail on this novel approach to coordinating care for complex populations at the recent Open Minds Strategies and Innovation Institute conference held June 14-16, 2022.
For 38+ years, The Columbus Organization has been a national leader and pioneer in care coordination specifically for individuals living with intellectual/developmental disabilities, behavioral concerns, or complex care needs. Having served over 100,000 families, the company continues to be at the forefront of innovation, developing and implementing revolutionary outcomes-based models for early identification and holistic management of health risks among individuals with intellectual, developmental, behavioral, medical, and/or complex care needs. In addition to its team of almost 500 highly-experienced care coordinators, dedicated Quality Assurance division, and unparalleled national infrastructure, Columbus is also a recognized leader in clinical staffing and quality improvement services for organizations that serve the behavioral health community.
The company delivers an unmatched depth of expertise, breadth of resources, diversity of thinking, and dedication to ensuring everyone can achieve their meaningful-life goals through transformative approaches to healthcare. For more, visit www.ColumbusOrg.com, follow @TheColumbusOrg on Twitter, like The Columbus Organization on Facebook, or follow The Columbus Organization on LinkedIn.
CareSource is a nonprofit, multi-state health plan recognized as a national leader in managed care. Founded in 1989, CareSource administers one of the nation's largest Medicaid managed care plans and offers a lifetime of access to care through health insurance, including Medicaid, Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicare Advantage and dual-eligible programs. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, CareSource serves 2 million members in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and West
Virginia. CareSource is also a partner in CareSource PASSE, which serves Arkansans with complex behavioral health and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. CareSource understands the challenges consumers face navigating the health system and is transforming health care with industry-leading programs that improve the health and well-being of our members.
For more, visit www.caresource.com, follow @caresource on Twitter, or like CareSource on Facebook.
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Asurion® Repair Experts Provide Fast Fixes on Phones, Tablets, Laptops, and More
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Colonial Heights at 1052 Temple Ave., across the street from Southpark Mall and in the shopping center with UPS, Marshalls, and Mission Barbeque. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets, and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, drones, and more.
While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues, and water damage, the company's repair experts have fixed millions of devices and can help with most any tech mishap, and many basic repairs can be completed in two hours or less.
The store is owned by Bret Bauer and Chuck Allen, who own additional locations in Brandermill, Short Pump, and Glen Allen.
"Our location has a unique team of device repair technicians who truly care about quality customer service," said Bauer. "We put customer satisfaction above all else. By offering free diagnostics on all device issues, matching competitors' prices, and guaranteeing fast-turnarounds on device repairs, we're dedicated to making the Asurion experience affordable and convenient."
The store's expert repair technicians fix all kinds of technology, regardless of make or model, and the store is an authorized repair provider for Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones. Customers can book a repair appointment online or stop by the store for walk-in service. The store offers free, no-obligation diagnostics on all gadgets, as well as a 1-year limited warranty on all repairs. It even offers a price match guarantee on any local competitor's regularly published price for the same repair.
The new Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions store brings the company's retail footprint to more than 800 locations across the U.S. Formerly known as uBreakiFix®, all U.S. locations will rebrand as Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions throughout 2022.
"We are excited to serve people in Colonial Heights with fast and affordable tech repair," said Dave Barbuto, CEO of Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions. "We all rely on our phones and laptops more than ever before, and our mission is bigger than repairing shattered screens and broken charge ports. We fix tech because people depend on it to stay connected to things that are important to them. I look forward to serving this community through our new location."
The new store is located at:
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
1052 Temple Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 805-8646
About Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, formerly known as uBreakiFix®, is the retail brand operated and franchised by a subsidiary of tech care company Asurion®. As the world's leading tech care company, Asurion eliminates the fears and frustrations associated with technology to ensure its 300 million customers get the most out of their devices, appliances, and connections. Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions stores specialize in the repair of consumer technology, including smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers, and nearly everything in between. Asurion Tech Repair and Solutions repair experts fix cracked screens, software issues, camera issues, and most other tech mishaps at more than 700 stores across the U.S. The stores provide fast, affordable fixes for nearly any device type, regardless of make or model, including authorized repairs for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
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President Joe Biden on Friday celebrated April as Arab American Heritage Month and thanked the Arab American community "for representing the best of who we are."
"The history and story of the Arab American community is deeply woven into the diverse tapestry of America," he said in a tweet. "This National Arab American Heritage Month, I thank the community for all that you have done to help move us forward and for representing the best of who we are."
Biden's message followed a statement from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in support of the heritage month.
"This month, we recognize National Arab American Heritage Month and honor the contributions of this diverse community to America," said Blinken. "Immigrants with origins from the Arab world have been arriving to the United States since before our country's independence and have contributed to our nation's advancements in science, business, technology, foreign policy, and national security."
Blinken highlighted Arab Americans who served the country, including Nathan Badeen, a Syrian man who died fighting during the American Revolution, Ambassador Philip Habib, a former under secretary for political affairs who played an important role in the Vietnam peace talks, and Selwa "Lucky" Roosevelt, who served as chief of protocol from 1982 to 1989, "nearly 7 years and longer than anyone else prior."
Last year, the State Department declared April as Arab American Heritage Month for the first time and Blinken published a tweet in support of the month.
Maya Berry, executive director of the Arab American Institute, says the heritage month is "celebratory and important in fighting the bias the community has faced."
"This is something our community has been working on for decades, to get it to the point where it's finally being recognized on a national level is incredibly meaningful to our community," she told CNN.
Arab American History Month is not officially recognized by the entire federal government. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a Michigan Democrat, co-sponsored and introduced a bill to Congress in support of the month, but it is still pending.
Arab Americans trace their origins to 22 Arabic-speaking countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Arabs began immigrating to the US in the late 1800s fleeing war, persecution and economic hardships, according to the Migration Policy Institute. California, New York, Michigan and Illinois have the largest populations of Arab American residents in the country, based on data from the 2015-2019 ACS Ancestry survey.
States that have recognized April as Arab American History Month in 2021 and years past include Arkansas, Hawaii, Michigan, New York, and North Carolina.
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story incorrectly said Friday was the first time Blinken recognized Arab American Heritage Month. Blinken last year posted on Twitter in support of the month.
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WALLDORF, Germany, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that the SAP Supervisory Board has appointed Dominik Asam as CFO and member of the Executive Board of SAP SE. Asam will start on March 7, 2023, and comes to SAP from his current role as CFO and member of the Executive Committee at Airbus.
"Dominik Asam is a well-rounded and experienced leader in global finance and technology, and with that the right person to continue powering SAP's successful cloud transformation," said Hasso Plattner, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of SAP SE, noting Asam's experience in senior roles at Goldman Sachs, Siemens and Infineon in addition to Airbus. "I take this opportunity to once again thank Luka Mucic for his 26 years of dedication and service to SAP, for laying the strong foundation upon which Dominik will build, and for his leadership in ensuring a seamless transition."
As previously announced, Luka Mucic will remain a member of the SAP SE Executive Board until March 31, 2023.
Dominik Asam joined Airbus in April 2019 from Munich-based Infineon Technologies AG, where he had been CFO since 2011. At Airbus, Asam helped steer the firm through the COVID-19 pandemic while driving business transformation and innovation.
Dominik Asam also serves on the Supervisory Board of Bertelsmann.
He holds a Master's in Business Administration from INSEAD and is a graduate in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Munich and the École Centrale Paris.
"On behalf of the entire company and Executive Board, I warmly welcome Dominik Asam to the team," said Christian Klein, CEO of SAP SE. "The breadth and depth of his expertise in global finance and technology aligns perfectly to SAP's strategy and portfolio, as we continue innovating in the cloud to bring sustainability to the center of business, make supply chains more resilient, and future-proof our customers around the world."
"I'm thrilled to join SAP, the world leader in enterprise cloud solutions," said Dominik Asam. "I have long been an SAP customer and I know first-hand the unique value of the company's technology for powering customer innovation, transformation and success. I look forward to working with my new colleagues on the Board and throughout the company to continue driving SAP's ongoing success."
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New Twitter policy aims to pierce fog of war misinformation
By DAVID KLEPPER
Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Twitter is stepping up its fight against misinformation with a new policy cracking down on posts that spread potentially dangerous false stories. The change is part of a broader effort to promote accurate information during times of conflict or crisis.
Starting Thursday, the platform will no longer automatically recommend or emphasize posts that make misleading claims about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including material that mischaracterizes conditions in conflict zones or makes false allegations of war crimes or atrocities against civilians.
Under its new “crisis misinformation policy,” Twitter will also add warning labels to debunked claims about ongoing humanitarian crises, the San Francisco-based company said. Users won’t be able to like, forward or respond to posts that violate the new rules.
The changes make Twitter the latest social platform to grapple with the misinformation, propaganda and rumors that have proliferated since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. That misinformation ranges from rumors spread by well-intentioned users to Kremlin propaganda amplified by Russian diplomats or fake accounts and networks linked to Russian intelligence.
“We have seen both sides share information that may be misleading and/or deceptive,” said Yoel Roth, Twitter’s head of safety and integrity, who detailed the new policy for reporters. “Our policy doesn’t draw a distinction between the different combatants. Instead, we’re focusing on misinformation that could be dangerous, regardless of where it comes from.”
The new policy will complement existing Twitter rules that prohibit digitally manipulated media, false claims about elections and voting, and health misinformation, including debunked claims about COVID-19 and vaccines.
But it could also clash with the views of Tesla billionaire Elon Musk, who has agreed to pay $44 billion to acquire Twitter with the aim of making it a haven for “free speech.” Musk hasn’t addressed many instances of what that would mean in practice, although he has said that Twitter should only take down posts that violate the law, which taken literally would prevent action against most misinformation, personal attacks and harassment. He has also criticized the algorithms used by Twitter and other social platforms to recommend particular posts to individuals.
The policy was written broadly to cover misinformation during other conflicts, natural disasters, humanitarian crises or “any situation where there’s a widespread threat to health and safety,” Roth said.
Twitter said it will rely on a variety of credible sources to determine when a post is misleading. Those sources will include humanitarian groups, conflict monitors and journalists.
A senior Ukrainian cybersecurity official, Victor Zhora, welcomed Twitter’s new screening policy and said that it’s up to the global community to “find proper approaches to prevent the sowing of misinformation across social networks.”
While the results have been mixed, Twitter’s efforts to address misinformation about the Ukraine conflict exceed those of other platforms that have chosen a more hands-off approach, like Telegram, which is popular in Eastern Europe.
Asked specifically about the Telegram platform, where Russian government disinformation is rampant but Ukraine’s leaders also reaches a wide audience, Zhora said the question was “tricky but very important.” That’s because the kind of misinformation disseminated without constraint on Telegram “to some extent led to this war.”
Since the Russian invasion began in February, social media platforms like Twitter and Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, have tried to address a rise in war-related misinformation by labeling posts from Russian state-controlled media and diplomats. They’ve also de-emphasized some material so it no longer turns up in searches or automatic recommendations.
Emerson Brooking, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab and expert on social media and disinformation, said that the conflict in Ukraine shows how easily misinformation can spread online during conflict, and the need for platforms to respond.
“This is a conflict that has played out on the internet, and one that has driven extraordinarily rapid changes in tech policy,” he said.
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Associated Press writer Frank Bajak contributed to this report from Boston. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/19/new-twitter-policy-aims-to-pierce-fog-of-war-misinformation/ | 2022-05-19T17:31:28Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Those aches and pains you’ve been dealing with lately or for a long time need to be checked out, there’s no need to be stubborn. Fighting through the pain isn’t worth it, but seeing a physical therapist for a possible solution is.
Thursday, Sept. 8 is World Physical Therapy Day! Now’s the best time to get an appointment set up to get checked out and on track to get rid of what’s been bothering you or holding you back from doing the activities you want to be able to do.
NationalToday says, “Physical therapists attempt to treat an injury or deformity, educate patients about healthy behaviors, and restore lost or damaged functionality. Chronic pain is linked to a variety of medical diseases, including low back pain, cervical and thoracic pain, shoulder pain, headache problems, cancer, fibromyalgia, muscular dystrophy, and osteoarthritis.”
So, where to get started? We checked out a report that did the hard work for you to check out the best physical therapists in Dallas. Expertise.com says, “Our goal is to connect people with the best local experts. We scored Dallas Physical Therapists on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.”
The report says it reviewed nearly 300 physical therapists, curated nearly 200 of them and then picked the top 13 physical therapists for you to get started on your journey to get free of pain. They looked at availability, qualifications, reputation, experience, and professionalism.
Without further ado, here are the best physical therapists in and around Dallas:
- All-Star Orthopaedics
- Bone & Joint Clinic
- Byung J. Lee, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon
- Core Rehab Physical Therapy
- Cutting Edge Physical Therapy
- Eagle Creek Therapy Services
- Edge Physical Therapy
- Life, Work & Sports
- Marc S. Goldman, M.D.
- North Texas Physical Therapy
- Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas
- Source One Rehabilitation
- The Carrell Clinic | https://cw33.com/news/local/these-are-the-best-physical-therapists-in-dallas-report-says/ | 2022-09-08T16:44:09Z |
New treasury unit to bolster firm's crypto lending activities and innovate client services
HONG KONG, April 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Babel Finance announced it has appointed Yang Song as head of treasury, a newly created position as the company continues to expand the scale of its services among more diverse client groups. With Asia's biggest crypto loan book, Babel Finance has created a treasury unit to boost its risk management and to ensure sufficient liquidity for its lending business. Yang joins Babel Finance after 12 years at leading German bank Commerzbank, where he was Vice President of Treasury.
Yang Song's tenure at Commerzbank stands him in good stead to support Babel Finance's expanding crypto lending business. He spent four years at Commerzbank's Singapore branch managing SGD, three years in Commerzbank's Frankfurt HQ managing EUR – the biggest risk and exposure for the bank – and most recently five years at the bank's Hong Kong branch building up its CNH (offshore RMB) and HKD business.
Along with his expanding team of new recruits, Yang Song will be structuring Babel Finance's internal treasury systems and processes. These efforts set the groundwork for optimizing cash flows and funding costs, ensuring sufficient liquidity across the firm's expanding lending and trading activities, mitigating risk across various cryptocurrencies and regions, and innovating the firm's product and client services mix.
"We're delighted to welcome Yang Song to the Babel team to play a vital role in leading the development of more sophisticated practices within crypto lending services and products," said Del Wang, Co-Founder of Babel Finance. "We're seeing our clients' interests expand toward more cryptocurrencies, including altcoins. Solid management is key to servicing such highly sophisticated clients. This hiring is a proactive step in strengthening our risk management, supporting the ongoing expansion of our client services."
At the end of 2021, Babel Finance had a US$3 billion equivalent outstanding loan balance. The firm's lending and trading volume is currently focused on BTC, ETH, USDC, and USDT, a basket that is comparable to the G3 currencies in fiat treasury terms. But at the beginning of 2022, demand for altcoins among institutions and HNWIs has been ramping up significantly, and Babel Finance is expanding its services to meet these needs.
"As an emerging asset class, crypto assets have the potential to absorb excess fiat liquidity in the same or an even better way that real estate, commodities and other financial derivatives did previously," said Yang Song, head of treasury at Babel Finance. "Better integrating crypto finance into the wider financial ecosystem could thus be the best way to offset the high levels of inflation we see emerging globally. I'm excited to be joining Babel, which is at the forefront of this developing trend."
About Babel Finance
Babel Finance is a global leading crypto financial services provider, offering institutional and HNWI investors professional services covering crypto lending and crypto trading. The company is backed by prominent investors including Sequoia Capital China, Tiger Global Management, BAI Capital, Zoo Capital, Dragonfly Capital, and NGC Ventures. With a business focus in Asia and a business headquarters in Singapore, Babel Finance has established close cooperative relationships with major global exchanges, custodians, investment funds, and mining institutions.
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How to navigate the high housing market in Sherman
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) -“The price of housing is going up, up, up, “says Josh Stevenson, Sherman City Councilmen.
Guild Mortgage, Clayton Homes, and Freddie Mac came together to provide solutions to work towards low cost housing.
“The city of Sherman, are in a very unique position because now we have literally thousands of jobs that are coming,‘’ adds Stevenson.
The jobs provided by TI and GlobalTec will also bring more people into Sherman.
“We need to make sure, when the people come here, to move to Sherman, to work in those thousands of new jobs, they have a place to live and a place to live that they can afford,” says Stevenson.
Another factor is COVID-19 and the increase of remote working.
“We just went through a shift where people are reassessing where do i want to live because location no longer matters because I can work from home”, says Michelle Castle from Guild Mortgage Company.
This high demand and low inventory of homes in our area named Sherman/Denison second in the most overvalued markets in the US according to Moody’s Analytics.
“If no one can afford to live in the houses then that’s going to slow growth in the city so one thing leads to another, its a big problem for the city,” says Stevenson.
Michelle Castle adds, “one of the biggest struggles that we have in terms of affordability is the money it takes to buy a home up front.”
So lenders and builders are trying to find a middle ground.
“Minimize maybe some of the household overhead so that home is more possible,” adds Castle.
While the down payment and closing costs may seem daunting, Castle says there’s always other options, there’s grant programs, there’s bond programs, there’s some programs that don’t require down payment”.
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CHICAGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KDM Engineering was recognized as one of Chicago's 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). The minority, woman-owned engineering firm, which specializes in the mid- to high-voltage power, natural gas, and telecommunications industries, has received the honor every year since 2016.
"For the seventh year in a row, KDM is proud to be recognized as one of Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®. It highlights our commitment to building a unique engineering company and workplace culture that enables our team to grow, thrive, and achieve success," said Kimberly Moore, President and Founder of KDM Engineering.
With over 20 years of experience conducting the Best and Brightest competitions, NABR has identified numerous best Human Resource practices and provided benchmarking for companies that continue to be leaders in employment standards.
KDM was assessed by an independent research firm, which reviewed a number of key measures, including Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions; Creative, Wellness and Well-being Solutions, Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention; Employee Education and Development; Recruitment and Selection; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Work-Life Blend; Community Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility; and Leadership, Strategy and Company Performance.
"These 2022 winning organizations have stood out during unpredictable times and have proven they are an employer of choice," said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of NABR and The Best and Brightest Program. "They continue to keep the needs of their employees first and provide perks that include, development, well-being, work-life balance, rewards, and recognition. In addition, these winning companies offer a fantastic work culture and workplace environment that attracts and retains superior employees."
About KDM Engineering
KDM Engineering is one of the largest minority- and woman-owned engineering firms serving clients in the mid- to high-voltage power, natural gas, and telecommunications industries. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, KDM specializes in full-service engineering consulting and design, project management, utility coordination, drafting, and permitting throughout the U.S. Our diversity is what distinguishes us, and the unique perspectives of our talented team are helping solve today's increasingly complex engineering problems. As a prime contractor for several large contractors, KDM is committed to re-engineering the future, together! Learn more at kdmengineering.com.
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Current President and Chief Wellness Officer begins new role leading GENYOUth's mission of building healthier school communities and promoting the health and well-being of America's youth
NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GENYOUth, the national nonprofit organization that creates healthier school communities, today announced the appointment of Ann Marie Krautheim, M.A., R.D., L.D., to Chief Executive Officer by its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2022. Krautheim, who joined GENYOUth in 2012 and has served as president and chief wellness officer for the past decade, succeeds Alexis Glick, the organization's first CEO. Krautheim will lead GENYOUth's strategic vision, partnerships, and programs in support of the organization's mission of creating healthier school communities and empowering youth to lead change. Her work in building partnerships with corporations, schools, professional sports leagues, education, government, health professional, and nutrition and fitness organizations has been instrumental in driving GENYOUth's growth from a start-up to a leading non-profit -- raising over $200 million to support and generate measurable results nationwide for youth and school wellness programs.
"On behalf of the GENYOUth Board of Directors, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Ann Marie Krautheim as our new CEO," said Barbara O'Brien, GENYOUth Board Chair; President & CEO, Dairy Management Inc.; and President & CEO, Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. "Ann Marie has the vision and commitment to take GENYOUth's critical work to the next level. In particular, hunger and food insecurity are causes that are near and dear to the hearts of America's dairy farmers, and the ongoing work of GENYOUth to end student hunger is of growing importance," added O'Brien.
"The NFL is proud of our partnership with GENYOUth over the past decade, which continues to have an extraordinary impact on the well-being of millions of youth across the nation through Fuel Up to Play 60, the largest school-based health and wellness program in the country, and NFL FLAG-In-Schools. Ann Marie's leadership as CEO will further ensure that GENYOUth remains integral in our shared commitment to champion physical activity, sound nutrition and healthy lifestyles for children," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
"I am honored to be named CEO of GENYOUth. GENYOUth has made great strides in our first decade with the incredible support of our founding partners, America's Dairy Farmers and the NFL, and additional purpose-minded partners who share our mission. As this is such a pivotal time for youth and schools, I am committed to continued action to ensure that students, particularly those in high-need communities, are nourished, active and supported," said Krautheim.
A registered dietitian, and the mother of two sons, Krautheim has a high regard for science, agriculture, food and fitness, and their connection to health and wellness among youth. An authority on child wellness, she serves on the boards of state and regional professional associations and is an advisory board member for YMCA Storer Camps. She has received numerous honors including the prestigious Anita Owen Award for Innovation in Nutrition Education from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Krautheim has been pivotal in generating grant funding support for GENYOUth's flagship program, Fuel Up to Play 60, which reaches 73,000 schools and over 38 million kids. She helped facilitate GENYOUth becoming a founding partner in former First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move Active Schools" initiative. Krautheim has led GENYOUth's multi-tiered fundraising efforts and initiatives to End Student Hunger to increase access to and participation in school meals for the 30 million U.S. students who are reliant on school nutrition programs.
"Ann Marie has a deep expertise in critical areas of youth wellness, and a passion for youth leadership. Her vision and expertise will take GENYOUth into its next chapter of building healthier school communities," said Dr. David Satcher, 16th U.S. Surgeon General, and an Emeritus Member, GENYOUth Board of Directors.
"Edelman has been proud to advance the work GENYOUth is doing through its programs and initiatives to support healthier school communities nationwide, and to elevate the youth voice -- most especially in the challenging years of 2020 and 2021. Ann Marie was an integral part of that important journey as GENYOUth's President and Chief Wellness Officer, so in her new role as CEO, I am even more excited to see her leadership further GENYOUth's mission in serving our communities, and empowering our nation's youth to drive change," said Richard Edelman, Member, GENYOUth Board of Directors; CEO, Edelman; Chairman, Daniel J. Edelman Holdings.
"Ann Marie has a deep understanding of the urgent concerns -- and needs of school nutrition programs -- as we prepare to nourish students and address hunger in the coming school year. I appreciate her dedication in working to identify public-private partnerships that are helping schools, and producing measurable increases in school meal participation," said Manish P. Singh, Director of Food Services Division, Los Angeles Unified School District.
"I don't think it's possible to over-state the importance of cultivating the health and well-being of our next generation. As we emerge from the pandemic, serious challenges to child health remain -- caused by everything from ongoing food insecurity to rising income inequality. Ann Marie's important work leading GENYOUth will be beyond essential in serving the critical needs of our nation's most underserved youth," said Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., FACS; Member, GENYOUth Board of Directors; James C. Lee Jr. Endowed Chair - Senior Vice President of Medicine and Dean, University of Alabama School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
For more information on GENYOUth, visit www.genyouthnow.org.
GENYOUth is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that creates healthier school communities. We convene a network of private and public partners, including Fortune 100 companies and foundations, to raise funds for youth wellness initiatives that give youth the inspiration, motivation, and programs to be healthy high-achieving students. GENYOUth's flagship program, Fuel Up to Play 60, enrolls over 73,000 U.S. schools, reaching over 38 million students. Our school nutrition grants increase access to healthy school meals among food insecure students. NFL FLAG-In-Schools is GENYOUth's fastest growing program with over 25,000 school communities reaching over 15 million students. AdVenture Capital brings out the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of students with the support of corporate mentors to solve real world problems. And starting in 2021, GENYOUth is the official charitable partner of Taste of the NFL, a purpose-driven Super Bowl culinary experience that raises awareness and generates funds to fight hunger and food insecurity to support the organization's commitment to end student hunger.
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WASHINGTON and PARIS, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rockefeller Foundation's Pandemic Prevention Institute (PPI) and the Pasteur Network have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance early detection and reporting for emerging and reemerging diseases and build a robust decentralized global surveillance network that strengthens local capacity for sharing high-quality data across countries. The collaboration aims to enhance the effectiveness of the Pandemic Prevention Institute and the Pasteur Network's 33 member institutions in both addressing infectious diseases, such as COVID-19 and monkeypox, and informing interventions against them.
"Our work with the Pasteur Network will undoubtedly make a transformational impact on global health security, leveraging the ability to advance equitable data-sharing practices that will provide key stakeholders and decision-makers with timely, more accurate and relevant information to make critical health and policy decisions," said Dr. Rick Bright, CEO of The Rockefeller Foundation's Pandemic Prevention Institute. "Our collective aim is to advance access to pathogen surveillance, genomic sequencing, analytics, and data sharing tools in low- and middle-income countries and to foster sentinel laboratory networks for early disease detection."
"This MoU is a major milestone in our collaboration with The Rockefeller Foundation and the PPI that could lead to significant impact in epidemic and pandemic preparedness. Together, the Pasteur Network and PPI are an effective combination of complementary talents and capacity to address global health threats said Dr. Amadou Sall, President of the Pasteur Network.
"We are proud to support this initiative. This important, historic partnership will provide much-needed support to capacity building and epidemic intelligence," said Professor Stewart Cole, President of the Pasteur Network foundation that contributes to the Pasteur Network's development.
Over the coming years, the partnership will focus primarily on the following areas:
- Advancing global equitable data sharing to provide key stakeholders and decision-makers with an analytical toolset that leverages timely, more accurate and relevant data and information
- Bolstering epidemiological and genomic surveillance in low- and middle-income countries to track emerging pathogen variants and transmission for real-time analyses, as well as advancing access to pathogen surveillance and analytical tools, such as digital apps
- Enhancing discovery of emerging and reemerging high consequence pathogens, generating a diversity of essential disease surveillance data streams in areas such as zoonosis, anti-microbial resistance and water borne diseases
- Building fit for purpose data analytics and disease discovery and forecasting systems, informed by the organizations' partner networks, that are relevant, sustainable, and equitable at the local, state, and pan-regional level
The partnership will also focus on interdisciplinary research projects addressing the causes of outbreaks and epidemics. The combined networks will maintain local and regional structures to foster a permanent operational force and share technologies, systems, practices, and techniques with their networks.
Pasteur Network, previously known as the Institut Pasteur International Network, is a worldwide network of members which contribute to global health. This unique model of cooperation brings together, beyond the independent public or private structures that form the Network, a human and scientific community collectively mobilized for both local, regional and global health priorities. The members of Pasteur Network share the same mission to improve health through biomedical research, public health activities, training, and innovation. For more information, visit: https://pasteur-network.org/en/about/who-we-are/ and follow-on Linkedin: Pasteur Network and Twitter:@InstitutPasteur
The Rockefeller Foundation's Pandemic Prevention Institute (PPI) is mission-driven to contribute to the crucial work of building systems that detect, prevent, and mitigate pandemic threats, leading to rapid, effective containment. The PPI is pursuing its mission through the integration of cutting-edge technology and analytic approaches that turn data into action that drives life-saving decisions; a federated network of data users and holders with global representation; and collaborative leadership at the global level. For more information on partners, data solutions and more visit www.ppi.org and follow us on Twitter: @PPI_Insights and LinkedIn: The Pandemic Prevention Institute..
The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on collaborative partnerships at the frontiers of science, technology, and innovation to enable individuals, families, and communities to flourish. We work to promote the well-being of humanity and make opportunity universal. Our focus is on scaling renewable energy for all, stimulating economic mobility, and ensuring equitable access to healthy and nutritious food. For more information, sign up for our newsletter at rockefellerfoundation.org and follow us on Twitter @RockefellerFdn.
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HO CHI MINH, Vietnam, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- What do you think if you made 70% of a small investment in the short term? Or how about when you play the coin flip game, you will pay a coin if you lose but get 70 if you win? Most people will accept the first option and stay away from the second because it sounds like a Sic Bo game. However, both options are basically the same. And Binary Options come as a breath of fresh air in 2022 as a form of investment that is of interest to a huge number of investors for its fun and profitability.
What are Binary Options?
Binary Options (BO) are financing options that allow players to trade on the prediction of the uptrend/downtrend of financial products. If the players can predict the trend, they will receive 70% - 95% of the return on initial investment depending on the level of profitability set by the broker. However, if their prediction is wrong, they lose the entire amount invested. In terms of form, it is like Sic Bo.
Binary Options investment is simple, fun, and profitable
Why is it so simple to invest in Binary Options?
Investors only need to place orders based on trends that they believe will increase or decrease in a type of financial asset. This simplicity has attracted crowds of investors and new entrants to the financial markets. Unlike stocks, forex, gold, and crude oil, there are many factors to address when investing, from slippages and margins to news events. For BO, the risk is only at the same level as your investment. Compared to other trades, the profit in BO is extremely attractive (90% for Up Options).
How could Binary Option make investing so enjoyable in 2022?
As in the title, flip the coin and wait for luck. For BO, flipping the coin but the odds of winning are higher, do not expect much luck because BO has ways to limit the risk. Many tools support binary trading, such as online price charts, economic calendars, news, and indicators. Even long-time traders rely on experience to analyze and forecast prices.
It is hard to say not fun while "Gambling" but having a plan, having a specific strategy, having a capital management way to limit risk without using emotion or luck, and having a high percentage of winning.
Compared to other forms of securities investment, BO is simpler. However, traders should fully understand how binary options work, what markets and timeframes they can trade with binary options, the advantages and disadvantages of these products, and which companies are legally authorized to offer binary options.
Where to participate in binary trading?
The method used to open an account will be very simple for BO brokers in Vietnam. After opening an account, investors will be supported with advice and guidance on trading based on financial products (securities, gold, Forex, Bitcoin...). Investors should have evaluation criteria to make the best quality choices of reputable BO brokers. Here are the dominant criteria of the Up Options binary broker.
Highlights of Up Options
Up Options LLC with its registered address on the 1st Floor, First St. Vincent Bank Ltd, James Street, Kingstown, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines. Each transaction at Up Options is monitored by reputable financial institutions while applying special facilities for investors to choose specifically as follows:
- The state-of-the-art trading platform incorporates unrivaled security technologies that ensure the fastest transaction speed. Fast without delay order processing and the most accurate list prices
- Fast deposit and withdrawal operations using a specialized payment gateway. Accept paying via Bank, Visa, Mastercard, and other payment gateways.
- A customized platform built to adapt to any device use and any transition without hindrance
- Keeping an economic calendar provides valuable information about upcoming economic events to help traders make the right investment decisions
- Actively support investors to create order action through unlimited demo accounts
Up Options established with the criterion: "As a trader, we understand that you will not trade without your advantages." However, equip yourself with sufficient knowledge before entering the financial markets and should only trade with capital that you can afford to handle if the risk occurs.
For more information about Up Options, please visit:
Website: www.upoptions.com
Hotline: +1 874 458 23 06
Email: support@upoptions.com
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BOSTON (AP) — Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has voluntarily entered a rehabilitation program, forcing the Boston-based rock band to cancel the first portion of its upcoming Las Vegas residency.
Tyler, 74, has made no secret of his lifelong struggle with substance abuse disorder.
“As many of you know, our beloved brother Steven has worked on his sobriety for many years,” the band posted on social media on Tuesday. “After foot surgery to prepare for the stage and the necessity of pain management during the process, he has recently relapsed and voluntarily entered a treatment program to concentrate on his health and recovery.”
The band’s June and July shows in Las Vegas have been canceled, and the goal is to start performing again in September, the band posted.
“We are devastated that we have inconvenienced so many of you, especially our most loyal fans who often travel great distances to experience our shows,” the band said.
The band promised refunds for the canceled shows. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/steven-tyler-enters-treatment-aerosmith-cancels-shows/ | 2022-05-26T01:52:56Z |
Former Jayhawk Devonte Graham faces DWI charges in North Carolina
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Former KU star basketball player Devonte Graham has been arrested and charged with a DWI in North Carolina.
ESPN reports that former Jayhawk Devonte Graham was arrested early Thursday morning, July 7, and charged for driving while impaired.
Reports indicate that Graham, a Raleigh native, was arrested by the North Carolina Highway Patrol near Capital Blvd. and Peace St. around 3 a.m. Thursday morning.
Graham, 27, plays guard for the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans. He also played four years of basketball at the University of Kansas before he was drafted in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He was then traded to the Charlotte Hornets before he came to the Pelicans in August 2021.
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The latest funding round propels Babel Finance into the ranks of the world's most valuable crypto financial services companies in the institutional services sector
HONG KONG, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Babel Finance, the world's leading wholesale crypto financial services provider, announced the completion of a US$80 million Series B financing round at a valuation of US$2 billion. The main investors in this round include Jeneration Capital and 10T Holdings, as well as existing shareholders Dragonfly Capital and BAI Capital. Other investors include Circle Ventures and a number of family offices in the Asia-Pacific region.
Babel Finance is one of the largest service providers to institutions in the crypto financial markets. The company limits its business to BTC, ETH and stablecoins, and serves a select clientele of about 500 customers. At the end of 2021, the firm had an outstanding loan balance of more than US$3 billion, an average monthly trading volume of US$800 million in derivatives, and had structured and traded more than US$20 billion in options products.
The company's major businesses are crypto lending and trading, with a focus on serving institutional clients, including crypto-native institutions, traditional financial institutions such as banks and investment funds, as well as ultra-high-net-worth accredited investors and family offices. Since its establishment in 2018, Babel Finance has been committed to the development of crypto financial services infrastructure, and has become an important participant and builder of the crypto financial interest rate market and derivatives trading market.
"The crypto financial market is full of opportunities and hidden risks. From the perspective of short-term profits, the retail market and Altcoins may have higher profit margins, but we pay more attention to the long-term development of the industry and aim to lead in institutional financial services and innovation," said Del Wang, co-founder and CEO of Babel Finance. "This not only helps to overcome the many uncertainties in the early stage of the industry, including regulatory and market uncertainties, it also protects our customers to the greatest extent."
"As the crypto financial industry becomes more institutionalized, our mission at Babel Finance is to explore and participate in the building of the fundamental financial order and rules for the industry," added Wang. "By doing so, we contribute to its long-term development as we ourselves grow."
Commenting on the decision to invest in Babel Finance's Series B financing round, Jason Tan, Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Jeneration Capital, said: "The institutional investor market is in its early stages of participating in the crypto asset class. It requires both commitment to risk management and professionalism to build trust in the ecosystem. Babel Finance is becoming an important node in the crypto ecosystem, enabling existing and new participants to thrive in this flourishing asset class."
"Babel Finance has opened up a market with high barriers to entry and great value in the emerging field of institutional investor services in crypto," said 10T CEO and Managing Partner Dan Tapiero. "Babel Finance has built a laudable reputation as a highly specialized and trusted crypto financial institution, maintaining its leading position among the institutional client-focused market."
"Babel Finance is in the right place at the right time with the right products, serving the groundswell of demand from institutional investors and family offices for sophisticated digital asset products and services," said William Zhao, Partner of BAI Capital. "Babel Finance differentiates itself from the competition with a focus on the corporate and wealth segments of digital assets. The firm has found the sweet spot of offering local access and knowledge of a dynamic region to globally minded institutional investors."
Since the firm's US$40 million Series A funding in May 2021, Babel Finance's team has grown from around 50 people to over 170 currently. The firm has opened a new office in Singapore and applied for relevant licenses in Hong Kong, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, and other countries and regions around the world, and has obtained business qualifications in many jurisdictions.
About Babel Finance
Babel Finance is a leader in the crypto financial institutional investor services market, dedicated to providing institutional investors and ultra-high-net-worth accredited investors with professional services and customized solutions in crypto asset lending and trading. Babel Finance is supported by well-known investment institutions including Sequoia Capital China, Tiger Global Management, Dragonfly Capital, BAI Capital, Jeneration Capital, and 10T Holdings. For more information please visit: https://babel.finance/
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WATCH: On 45th anniversary of Masters win, KC’s own Tom Watson joins honorary starters to tee off
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A tradition unlike any other has honored a Kansas City legend unlike any other.
Tom Watson, a Kansas City native who still resides in the area, joined golf icons Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as the honorary starters to the 2022 Masters tournament.
“I would like to say how honored I am to be with Gary and Jack,” Watson said before hitting his shot. “I’ve watched this ceremony many times in the past with Arnie (Palmer), Gene Sarazen, Byron Nelson. And to be a part of this thing, I am truly humbled.”
Watson won the tournament in 1977 and 1981. One of the greatest golfers ever, Watson’s eight major wins rank sixth all time. His 39 PGA Tour wins also put him at 10th most in history.
Tiger Woods says he’s planning to play the Masters
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LENEXA, Kan., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hostess Brands (NYSE: TWNK) today announced a new partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), focusing its efforts on becoming a StigmaFree workplace and supporting NAMI's grassroots efforts to improve mental health resources in local communities where Hostess Brands operates.
According to NAMI, 80 percent of U.S. workers with a mental health condition say shame and stigma have prevented them from seeking treatment. Hostess Brands is committed to changing this dynamic as it focuses on mental health support and resources for its own employees and corporate social responsibility sponsorship and volunteer support at the grassroots community level.
"At Hostess, our mission is to inspire moments of joy by putting our hearts into everything we do," said Andy Callahan, CEO of Hostess Brands. "As the company that is all about sparking joy, we recognize that mental and emotional well-being is essential to happiness. It is critical to us that we demonstrate the importance of employee mental health and prioritize a StigmaFree workplace. We are excited about our national partnership with NAMI and the opportunity we have to do our part to make joy possible in the communities we serve by creating awareness, reducing stigma and increasing belonging."
"NAMI is thrilled to welcome Hostess as our national partner in creating a StigmaFree workplace and as a premier sponsor of our NAMIWalks events in Chicago, Indianapolis and Kansas City this fall," said Jessica Edwards, chief development officer at NAMI. "Hostess employees across the country are embracing NAMI's StigmaFree workplace approach and they are now supporting NAMIWalks as volunteers and fundraisers."
As part of the StigmaFree workplace program, NAMI partnered with Hostess Brands to review and augment its employee mental health resources and look for ways to encourage employees to take advantage of these vital programs. Hostess Brands and NAMI also joined forces to roll out the StigmaFree workplace to all Hostess employees, emphasizing the importance of mental health, sharing tips on language for talking about mental health in the workplace and providing guidance on what employees can do to help struggling coworkers without shame or stigma.
Throughout the fall, Hostess Brands will sponsor three NAMIWalks in markets where it operates. All times are CDT.
- Chicago, Sept. 17 from 12-4 p.m. in Jackson Park
- Greater Indianapolis, Oct. 8 at 9 a.m. in OptiPark Indy
- Greater Kansas City, Oct. 15 from 8-11 a.m. in Macken Park
Hostess employees are encouraged to help raise money for their location's NAMIWalks teams and participate through volunteerism by "walking the walk" with colleagues, family members, friends and neighbors in their local communities. Virtual participation and support options are available to ensure that everyone can participate regardless of geographic location. All funds raised support NAMI's free, top-rated mental health programs in these communities.
To support Hostess Brands in its NAMIWalks involvement, visit NAMIWalks.org/HostessBrands.
About Hostess Brands, Inc.
Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWNK) is a snacking powerhouse with a portfolio of iconic brands and a mission to inspire moments of joy by putting our heart into everything we do. Hostess Brands is proud to make America's No. 1 cupcake, mini donut and sugar-free cookie brands. With sales exceeding $1.1 billion and employing approximately 2,600 dedicated team members, Hostess Brands produces new and classic snacks, including Hostess® Donettes®, Twinkies®, CupCakes, Ding Dongs® and Zingers®, as well as a variety of Voortman® cookies and wafers. For more information about Hostess Brands, please visit hostessbrands.com.
About National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
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Students who survived Texas school attack describe scene
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — A young survivor of the massacre at a Texas elementary school said she covered herself with a friend’s blood and pretended to be dead while she waited for help to arrive.
Miah Cerrillo, 11, told CNN that she and a friend called 911 from her dead teacher’s phone Tuesday and waited for what felt like, to her, three hours for officers to arrive at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
The 18-year-old shooter, Salvador Ramos, was inside the school for more than an hour before he was shot to death by Border Patrol tactical officers. That’s according to top law enforcement officials who provided new details Thursday of a confusing and sometimes contradictory timeline that has angered and frustrated the parents and onlookers who had urged police to charge into the school.
The children who survived the attack, which killed 19 schoolchildren and two teachers, described a festive, end-of-the-school-year day that quickly turned to terror.
Samuel Salinas, 10, told ABC’s “ Good Morning America ” that he and other classmates pretended to be dead after Ramos opened fire on the class. Samuel was struck by shrapnel in his thigh.
“He shot the teacher and then he shot the kids,” said Samuel, who was in Irma Garcia’s class. Garcia died in the attack and her husband, Joe Garcia, died Thursday of an apparent heart attack.
Gemma Lopez, 10, was in a classroom down the hall when Ramos entered the building. She told “Good Morning America” that a bullet came through her classroom wall before any lockdown was called.
Her best friend, Amerie Garza, died in the rampage.
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US economy slipped 1.6% to start year; return to growth expected
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy shrank at a 1.6% annual pace in the first three months of the year even though consumers and businesses kept spending at a decent pace, the government reported Wednesday in a slight downgrade from its previous estimate for January-March quarter.
It was the first drop in gross domestic product — the broadest measure of economic output — since the second quarter of 2020, in the depths of the COVID-19 recession, and followed a strong 6.9% expansion in the final three months of 2021. Inflation is running at 40-year highs, and consumer confidence is sinking.
Still, the negative number probably doesn’t signal the start of a recession, and economists expect growth to resume later this year.
The first-quarter dip was largely caused by two factors that don’t say much about the underlying health of the economy:
- A bigger trade deficit — reflecting Americans’ appetite for foreign goods and services — slashed 3.2 percentage points off the change in January-March GDP.
- And a slower restocking of goods in stores and warehouses, which had built up inventories in the previous quarter for the 2021 holiday shopping season, trimmed another 0.4 percentage points off first-quarter economic growth.
Consumer spending, which accounts for around two-thirds of economic output, rose at a 1.8%% annual rate from January through March. And business investment grew 5%.
Still, the U.S. economy, which has enjoyed a brisk recovery from 2020′s short but devastating coronavirus recession, is under pressure as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to rein in inflation that’s running at a 40-year high.
The rebound caught businesses by surprise, and an unexpected surge in customer orders overwhelmed factories, ports and freight yards, leading to shortages, delays and higher prices. In May, consumer prices rose 8.6% from a year earlier, biggest year-over-year jump since 1981.
In response, the Fed sped up its plan to raise interest rates, hiking its benchmark short-term rate by three-quarters of a percentage point, heftiest increase since 1994. The Fed hopes to achieve a so-called soft landing — slowing economic growth just enough to bring inflation down it its 2% target without causing a recession.
Higher borrowing costs are already pinching the housing market.
For the full year, the economy is still expected to turn in respectable growth: 2.5%, according to the World Bank.
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Strengthens European Team As Firm Continues to Accelerate Continental Expansion
ZURICH and NEW YORK and RIO DE JANEIRO, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hashdex, a leading global crypto-focused asset manager, today announced it has hired Benjamin Ittah as European Senior Sales and Distribution Manager, continuing the firm's expansion in the region.
In this newly created role, Mr. Ittah will be responsible for Hashdex' sales development in Europe, focusing on both growing the firm's expanding client base and overseeing the distribution of the firm's innovative investment products, such as the recently launched Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index Europe exchange trade product (SIX: HASH SW). He will report to Laurent Kssis, Managing Director and Head of Europe at Hashdex.
"We are delighted to welcome Benjamin as the newest member of our growing European team," said Marcelo Sampaio, CEO and co-founder of Hashdex. "Europe is a key strategic area for Hashdex and we are confident that Benjamin's extensive experience in the region will allow us to successfully continue our global expansion."
Prior to joining Hashdex, Mr. Ittah led the development of Tabula Investment Management's presence across France, Benelux and Geneva. As a founding member of Tabula, Mr. Ittah played an integral role in the firm's sales and marketing as it grew to nearly $1 billion in assets under management. Mr. Ittah began his career at Société Générale, where he covered clients in the EMEA region for ETP, solutions and ETF sales/trading in London and Paris. He holds an MSc in Statistical and Financial Engineering from the University of Paris Dauphine, France.
The recruitment of Mr. Ittah further strengthens Hashdex's industry-leading team. The firm recently welcomed Mr. Kssis to spearhead Hashdex's European expansion. A financial industry veteran and crypto assets pioneer, Mr. Kssis formerly served as CEO of XBT Provider AB, a CoinShares company, and global head of ETPs at 21Shares. He is joined by Dramane Meite, Head of New Products at Hashdex, who brings extensive experience in digital finance and financial engineering and previously held the role of Vice President, Product Strategies, Client Solutions and Analytics at PIMCO. The firm continues to evaluate talent across its European locations in London, Zurich, Paris and Lisbon. Since its listing in May 2022, HASH SW has seen new subscriptions amounting to $13.5 million, demonstrating Hashdex's ability to deliver an institutional-grade ETP for investors, offering a product with diversified exposure to the crypto ecosystem, in a challenging market environment.
Mr. Kssis added: "We are delighted that Benjamin has chosen to join Hashdex, which is a natural step in his career. With his ETFs knowledge and institutional reach, he will be a key part of our European footprint and will be able to address the growing demand for crypto assets from European institutional investors."
Today's announcement builds on Hashdex's ongoing international expansion and position as a global pioneer in crypto asset management. In addition to HASH SW, the firm continues to deliver on its mission of providing global investors with access to the evolving crypto ecosystem, having recently launched DEFI11, the world's first decentralized finance ETF and META11 ETF, which provides investors with diverse exposure to leading crypto assets in the blockchain culture and entertainment industry. Hashdex has partnered with Nasdaq and co-developed the Nasdaq Crypto Index™ (NCI™), which benchmarks the institutionally investable crypto market. Hashdex is in process of launching additional products in continental Europe very soon.
About Hashdex
Hashdex is a global pioneer in crypto asset management. Hashdex's simple and secure funds invite innovative investors to join the emerging crypto economy. Hashdex's mission is to provide educational resources and best-in-class products that advance its efforts to build pathways to prosperity by opening the crypto ecosystem to the world. The firm co-created and launched the Nasdaq Crypto Index™ (NCI™) to provide global investors with a reliable benchmark for the crypto asset class. In 2021, Hashdex introduced the world's first crypto ETFs and other innovative products, enabling over 260,000 investors to simply and securely add crypto to their portfolios. For more information visit www.hashdex.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: New York, N.Y., September 17, 2022. Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) between February 19, 2021 and June 8, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important October 31, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Abbott 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 Abbott class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8453 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 31, 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, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), Abbott had "egregiously unsanitary" conditions at its Sturgis, Michigan facility which produced nearing half of Abbott's various forms of infant formula under the brands Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare; (2) as a result, Abbott's infant formula business was in dire jeopardy given the flagrant violations of federal and state health and safety regulations; (3) based on inspections by the FDA between 2019 and 2022, Abbott failed to establish process controls "designed to ensure that infant formula does not become adulterated due to the presence of microorganisms in the formula or in the processing environment" and Abbott also failed to "ensure that all surfaces that contacted infant formula were maintained to protect infant formula from being contaminated by any source"; (4) the unhygienic conditions of the Sturgis facility resulted in the recall of Abbott's infant formula and closure of the Sturgis facility; and (5) as a result, defendants' public statements about Abbott's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Abbott class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8453 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Missfresh Limited ("Missfresh") (NASDAQ: MF) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Missfresh, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
https://www.wongesq.com/pslra-1/mf-class-action-missfresh-limited-submission-form?prid=30150&wire=4
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Missfresh includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company's June 2021 initial public offering; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared.
Aggrieved Missfresh investors only have until September 12, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Walkers celebrate unity in Alliance
ALLIANCE - Once again, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s image overlooks the downtown in this city.
The unveiling of the repaired portrait of the Civil Rights era leader was the highlight of the YWCA Unity Walk. The Sunday afternoon march started in the 300 block of E. Market Street and concluded about a quarter of a mile east at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Viaduct on the eastern edge of downtown.
This the second year for the Unity Walk which was assembled in response to ethnic vandalism crimes which occurred in Alliance last year. The portrait of King was vandalized and the YWCA building was defaced with an antisemitic drawing.
"The Unity Walk was our response to the hate crimes," said Stacie Weimer, executive director of the YWCA Alliance. "It was a counter movement against racism. We plan on making it an annual thing."
The event drew more than 100 participants including Mayor Alan Andreani who traveled the march route while riding in a motorized wheelchair.
"I don't have a choice," said Andreani, who is in his third term as mayor. "I am going to be motoring around."
Prayers and Bible scripture reading were part of the event.
"It is about not separating or dividing," said the Rev. Jon Coventry of Trinity Episcopal Church. "Alliance is made up of a variety of people. The world now is so divided."
A ceremony on the viaduct marked the unveiling of the repaired portrait of King which is a photograph of him at the 1963 March on Washington when he delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech.
"I am esthetic that it got repaired," said city Councilwoman Sheila Cherry, D-1. "That is a community building. It unites us from one side of town to another."
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Viaduct serves as an elevated bridge for motorists and pedestrians linking the northeast corner of Alliance with the downtown. Prior to becoming a member of City Council, Cherry was instrumental in creating the memorial portrait of King.
"This is great for the city," said participant Esther Hatcher after the march. "That is what we came for, to come together."
The YWCA Unity Walk also served as the final event of this year's Alliance Carnation Festival which started Aug. 4. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/alliance/2022/08/14/alliance-hosts-unity-walk-to-combat-racism-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-alliance-ywca/65403149007/ | 2022-08-14T23:07:23Z |
DENVER, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst Solutions announces that they have entered the TriZetto Consulting Partner Network. Joining this network enables Catalyst Solutions to provide a myriad of services on behalf of health plans using TriZetto platforms, such as: Facets, QNXT, CareAdvance and NetworX.
"This partnership allows Catalyst to continue its mission of helping healthcare plans be more efficient," Scott Martin, President of Catalyst Solutions said. "Catalyst will, now, have access to APIs, utilities and other software for Facets, QNXT, CareAdvance and NetworX." Catalyst Solution's consulting services can help health plans maximize their investment in TriZetto technology and ensure the solution provides the flexibility, automation and configurability plans need to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
As a member of the TriZetto Consulting Partner Network, Catalyst Solutions is authorized to support TriZetto clients with their upgrades, reports and custom extracts, custom code development, Configuration and Testing. Additionally, Catalyst will continue to provide outsourced and staff augmentation services for operational functions like: Claims, Configuration, Enrollment and Call Center. Catalyst's expert Training team can also provide knowledge transfer to clients on a project-by-project basis. In addition to providing consulting services on Facets, QNXT, CareAdvance and NetworX, Catalyst can also support TriZetto's ancillary products, like: Workflow, Elements, TranZform, TruProvider, ClaimSphere, Kafka, Data Streaming, PHI Audit View, Facets Containers, HIPAA Gateway, TriZetto Communication Suite, Value-based Benefits, Encounter Data Management, SMT and FET.
"Our Consulting practice will continue to use the proven methods and strategies we've built over our 20+ year history," Scott Martin continued, "the additional tools provided by our friends and colleagues at TriZetto will better enable us to drive positive change within healthcare organizations. Working together we can transform payers and optimize their capabilities so they can compete in this ever-changing environment."
For more details explaining the joint service offering, please visit: https://catalystsolutions.com/leadership/catalyst-solutions-has-entered-the-trizetto-consulting-partner-network/
Catalyst Solution's mission is to help payers drive down costs, optimize revenue, and most importantly, improve member healthcare outcomes. We are passionate about making positive and measurable change on behalf of the clients we serve and the communities in which we live. We exclusively serve the payer industry bringing highly specialized experts with 20+ years of deep expertise in outsourced BPO, IT, and consulting services. Catalyst delivers comprehensive and flexible solutions that meet the unique needs of payers, and we are COMMITTED to exceeding customer expectations by providing unmatched, white-glove service. As a diversity-certified, woman-owned company based in the U.S., they offer agility and flexibility to provide comprehensive solutions to meet the unique needs of health plans. www.CatalystSolutions.com.
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LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. ("First High-School Education Group" or "the Company") (NYSE: FHS) for violations of the federal securities laws.
Investors who purchased the Company's shares pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's initial public offering conducted in March 2021 (the "IPO") are encouraged to contact the firm before July 11, 2022.
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According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. First High-School Education Group misrepresented the material adverse threat to its business posed by the Chinese government's new rules, regulations, and policies. The Government's proposed rules on private education were already impacting the Company through a slowdown in approvals for new facilities. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements and documents released throughout the IPO period were false and materially misleading. When the market learned the truth about First High-School Education Group, investors suffered damages.
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THREE ALBUMS WILL BE ROLLED OUT ONCE A MONTH THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER TO MARK 65 YEARS SINCE THE START OF HIS PEERLESS SONGWRITING CAREER
1985'S SELF-TITLED ALBUM, 1979'S MAKING A NAME FOR MYSELF AND 1970'S A TRIP IN THE COUNTRY AVAILABLE FRIDAY, MAY 27th FOR STREAMING AND DOWNLOAD VIA CAPITOL NASHVILLE/UMe
LOS ANGELES , May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the course of his wildly successful four-decade long career, Country Music Hall of Famer, Roger Miller, recorded and released hundreds of songs across 19 studio albums, including a remarkable 52 singles. Best known for his chart-topping hits "King of the Road," "Dang Me," "Chug-A-Lug" and "England Swings" from the mid-1960s Nashville sound era, Miller released his debut album, Roger And Out, in 1964 on Smash Records after several years of playing with, and becoming a hit songwriter for country greats like George Jones, Jimmy Dean, Ray Price, Ernest Tubb, and Faron Young, along with releasing a dozen singles of his own. On the strength of the back-to-back hits "Dang Me" and "Chug-A-Lug," the album was a smash and set the stage for a peerless career that included 11 Grammy Awards, two Tony Awards, Academy of Country Music's Pioneer Award, multiple hit records, several movie soundtracks, a television show, induction into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and so much more.
The year 2022 marks 65 years since Roger Miller first burst onto the Nashville songwriter's scene in 1957 with his big break when then-rising country star George Jones recorded and released "Tall, Tall Trees," which they co-wrote together on a road trip to Texas. Nearly 40 years later, and three years after Miller tragically passed away following a short battle with lung cancer, Alan Jackson had a No. 1 country hit with the song in 1995, the year Miller was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
To honor Miller's life, legacy, and timeless music, Capitol Nashville/UMe will be making several of his classic albums originally released on Smash Records, Mercury Records, and MCA Records available digitally for streaming and download for the first time ever. Beginning tomorrow, Friday, May 27th, three albums will be released once a month throughout August, starting with 1970's A Trip In Country, Miller's recordings of hit country songs he wrote for George Jones, Ernest Tubb, Ray Price and others; 1979's Making A Name For Myself, featuring his single "The Hat" which he memorably performed on "The Muppet Show," and 1985's eponymous Roger Miller, featuring his recording of "River In The Rain" which he wrote for the seven Tony Award-winning play, "Big River;" and his last-ever single, "Some Hearts Get All The Breaks."
All albums will be available here:
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"I'm excited that these classic albums of Rogers are being made available digitally for all to enjoy," said Miller's widow, Mary Miller. "As I revisit his wonderful catalog of songs, I'm reminded how much I like hearing his lighthearted ones like "Hey Would You Hold It Down?" as well as how poignant his ballads are. I hope these songs bring you a laugh, a tear, but most of all, a smile."
In all, 12 albums will be made available throughout the summer months, including three of Miller's biggest records: 1964's Roger And Out (later to become known as Dang Me) and 1965's The Return Of Roger Miller and The 3rd Time Around. Miller's Gold-certified debut, Roger And Out, made him a household name with his first No. 1 country song and Top 10 pop crossover hit, "Dang Me," which along with the hit single, "Chug-A-Lug," garnered him his first five Grammys, including Best Country Song; Best Country and Western Recording, Single; Best Country and Western Performance, Male; Best Country and Western Album; and Best New Country and Western Artist. His 1965 follow-up, The Return Of Roger Miller, also quickly went Gold on the power of his signature song, "King of the Road," the Top 40 hit "Do-Wacka-Do," and the beloved novelty tune, "You Can't Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd." In addition to "King of the Road" hitting the top of the Country and Adult Contemporary chart in the U.S. and No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, it also went to No. 1 in the UK, and was awarded five Grammys in both the "Country" and "Rock 'N Roll" categories; the album, meanwhile, took home the Grammy Award for Best Country and Western Album. Miller's third LP and second of 1965, The 3rd Time Around, continued his ascent to pop and country stardom giving him a No. 1 country album, that also soared to No. 13 on the Billboard 200, as a result of the four unforgettable singles: the Top 10 crossover hit, "Engine Engine #9," and the country Top 10 hits, the "One Dyin' And A Buryin'" and "Kansas City Star," plus the melancholy "The Last Word In Lonesome Is Me," which went on to become a hit for Eddy Arnold the following year and a decade later became a surprising hit for football great Terry Bradshaw.
The digital album releases will also include Miller 1966's Words And Music, with the four notable singles "Husbands And Wives," which peaked at No. 5 on the country chart and No. 26 on the Hot 100; the Top 20 hit, "I've Been a Long Time Leavin' (But I'll Be a Long Time Gone);" and the tracks "My Uncle Used to Love Me But She Died" and Miller's take on Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel;" his two albums from 1967, Walkin' In The Sunshine, with the top 10 country title track; and Waterhole #3 (Code Of The West), the soundtrack to the James Coburn-starring Western comedy film of the same name which saw Miller collaborating with jazz composers Dave Grusin and Robert Wells for an orchestrated pop-western style exemplified in the Top 200 crossover hit, "The Ballad of Waterhole #3 (Code of the West)."
The releases will be rounded out with 1968's romantic-themed A Tender Look At Love, featuring Miller's covers of songs like "By The Time I Get To Phoenix," "Gentle On My Mind," and the Top 10 country hit, "Little Green Apples;" and his 1969 and 1970 self-titled albums, which continued his rein on the country charts, peaking at No. 20 and No. 33 respectively. The 1969 record features the Kris Kristofferson-penned classic, "Me And Bobby McGee," before Kristofferson, Kenny Rogers or most notably, Janis Joplin, recorded their versions. The song peaked at No. 12 on the country chart and was one of three singles, joining "Vance" and "Where Have All The Average People Gone," as Top 20 country hits from the album. Roger Miller 1970 includes the Top 40 country single, "The Tom Green County Fair."
For a list of all the albums and the dates they will be released see the schedule below.
Three decades after his passing and more than six decades after releasing his first song, Roger Miller's music remains beloved by fans of cleverly written country, honky-tonk and pop and continues to influence generation after generation of songwriters and performers. Country greats Alison Kraus, Alan Jackson, Brooks and Dunn, and Randy Travis all had hits with his songs, and a who's who of artists from across the musical spectrum have recorded his songs, including Ringo Starr, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Kacey Musgraves, Eric Church, Brad Paisley, REM, Huey Lewis, Rodney Crowell, She and Him, Lyle Lovett, Cake, Dwight Yoakam, Alison Kraus, Toad The Wet Sprocket, actor John Goodman, Colter Wall, and Shooter Jennings, a testament to his undying influence and love amongst the music community.
As All Music exclaimed, "Roger Miller was in fact one of the finest country songwriters of the '60s and '70s, and an important influence on the progressive country movement. Blending country with jazz, blues, and pop, he utilized unusual harmonic and rhythmic devices in his sophisticated songcraft, creating timeless, widely covered gems ('King of the Road,' 'Husbands and Wives') that have been tackled by everyone from Dean Martin to Giant Sand." And now his finest albums will be available for all to enjoy in full however one listens to music.
ABOUT ROGER MILLER
A songwriter, singer, guitarist, fiddler, drummer, TV star, humorist, honky-tonk man, Broadway composer, and perhaps above all else, one of the wittiest personalities in country music – Roger Miller was all of these and more.
Known for his chart-topping hits "King of the Road," "Dang Me," "Chug-A-Lug" and "England Swings," all from the mid-1960s Nashville sound era, Miller continued to record and tour internationally into the 1990s, charting his final top 20 country hit "Old Friends" with Ray Price and Willie Nelson in 1982.
With a diverse career spanning beyond music, he was the first artist to have his own prime time variety show, "The Roger Miller Show," which aired on NBC from 1966-1967. Miller also wrote and performed several of the songs from the 1973 Disney animated film "Robin Hood." Later in his life, he wrote the music and lyrics for the 1985 seven Tony Award−winning Broadway musical "Big River," in which he also acted.
Miller died on October 25, 1992, at the age of 56. In 1995, he was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Revered by his peers and recognized as a standard bearer by the generations of singer/songwriters to follow him, his legacy stands the test of time. His hits continue to be re-recorded in homage, including Alan Jackson with "Tall, Tall, Trees" and Brooks & Dunn recording "Husbands and Wives."
May 27
Roger Miller-1985-MCA
Making A Name For Myself
A Trip In The Country
June 24
Roger Miller 1970
Roger Miller 1969
A Tender Look At Love
July 29
Waterhole #3
Walkin' In The Sunshine
Words and Music
August 26
The 3rd Time Around
Return Of Roger Miller
Roger And Out
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RA'ANANA, Israel, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apowiser, an early-stage Israeli start-up that has developed PharmAssist, a chatbot-based system to support customers in the online purchase of Over-the-Counter (OTC) drugs announced today a $1.5 million seed funding round led by Longliv Ventures, a member of CK Hutchinson Holdings Limited.
Co-founded in 2021 by Prof. Eyal Schwartzberg, the former Head of Pharmaceutical & Enforcement Divisions of the Israeli Ministry of Health, the Company's offering is a timely response to the needs of consumers and suppliers, given the consistent growth in global sales of OTC drugs and the recent surge in online sales of OTC drugs, vitamins and other food supplements.
Apowiser's proprietary system, PharmAssist, is a novel digital online platform that assists consumers when they look to treat themselves with OTC medications. It allows consumers in a quick and discreet manner, to learn more about their condition, identify issues that should be escalated to a healthcare provider, check for allergies and potential sensitivities to ingredients of OTC medications, and purchase an appropriate OTC product. PharmAssist is a sophisticated system that is based on published medication data and a deep understanding of the practices of pharmacists. The current platform covers more than 600 OTC drugs & complimentary products, enabling treatment for more than 40 healthcare scenarios.
"The availability of OTC drugs has empowered consumers around the world take care of a large variety of mild medical conditions", explained Prof. Schwartzberg, Chief Science Officer and Chairperson of Apowiser. "This however has surfaced the need to find new ways to provide the essential information to enable the consumer to make the right choices. PharmAssist quickly and discreetly assists consumers in choosing a suitable OTC drug out of a large offering, while helping them to take into consideration any related medical condition".
"With the advent of online sales of OTC medications, Apowiser's offering has proven to be an essential tool for both consumers and pharmacies", said Dr. Dan Eldar, Executive Director of Longliv Ventures. "We are delighted to support Apowiser as it embarks on the journey to empower consumers around the globe to make informed choices regarding their health and well-being." Dr. Eldar, joined the board of directors of Apowiser upon completion of the investment.
PharmAssist is already in use by Super-Pharm, Israel's largest drugstore chain, operating more than 280 branches across the country with an accompanying strong online presence. "Super-Pharm sees a major increase in conversion rates in sessions where PharmAssist is used", said Michael Mitrani, VP E-commerce and Marketing at Super-Pharm online and member of the management board at Super-Pharm. "These excellent results testify to the considerable added value to our customers as they seek remedy among the wide range of OTC medications offered by Super-Pharm".
For additional information visit www.apowiser.com
About Longliv Ventures:
Longliv Ventures L.P. ("Longliv Ventures"), a member of CK Hutchison Holdings Group Limited. ("CKHH"), is a consumer-oriented digital health fund that focuses on investments in early stage ventures that seek to address significant health and wellness issues capable of producing global impact. CKHH has a pivotal role in healthcare through its A.S. Watson Division, the world's largest international Health and Beauty retailer with over 16,400 stores in 29 markets in Europe and Asia. Among its world-renowned brands are Superdrug, Rossmann, Kruidvat and Watsons.
For further details about Longliv Ventures, please refer to www.longliv-ventures.com
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 29, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Wells Fargo 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 Wells Fargo class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7261 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 August 29, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (2) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (3) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (4) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (5) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Wells Fargo class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7261 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of stability in a turbulent era that saw the decline of the British empire and disarray in her own family, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96.
The palace announced she died at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, where members of the royal family had rushed to her side after her health took a turn for the worse.
A link to the almost-vanished generation that fought World War II, she was the only monarch most Britons have ever known.
Her 73-year-old son Prince Charles automatically became king and will be known as King Charles III, it was announced. British monarchs in the past have selected new names upon taking the throne. Charles’ second wife, Camilla, will be known as the Queen Consort.
A funeral was to be held after 10 days of official mourning.
The BBC played the national anthem, “God Save the Queen,” over a portrait of Elizabeth in full regalia as her death was announced, and the flag over Buckingham Palace was lowered to half-staff as the second Elizabethan age came to a close.
The impact of her loss will be huge and unpredictable, both for the nation and for the monarchy, an institution she helped stabilize and modernize across decades of enormous social change and family scandals, but whose relevance in the 21st century has often been called into question.
The public’s abiding affection for the queen has helped sustain support for the monarchy during the scandals. Charles is nowhere near as popular.
In a statement, Charles called his mother’s death “a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family,” adding: “I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”
The changing of the guard comes at a fraught moment for Britain, which has a brand-new prime minister and is grappling with an energy crisis, double-digit inflation, the war in Ukraine and the fallout from Brexit.
Prime Minister Liz Truss, appointed by the queen just 48 hours earlier, pronounced the country “devastated” and called Elizabeth “the rock on which modern Britain was built.”
British subjects outside Buckingham Palace wept when officials carried a notice confirming the queen’s death to the wrought-iron gates of the queen’s London home. Hundreds soon gathered in the rain, and mourners laid dozens of colorful bouquets at the gates.
“As a young person, this is a really huge moment,” said Romy McCarthy, 20. “It marks the end of an era, particularly as a woman. We had a woman who was in power as someone to look up to.”
World leaders extended condolences and paid tribute to the queen.
In Canada, where the British monarch is the country’s head of state, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s eyes were red with emotion as he saluted her “wisdom, compassion and warmth.” In India, once the “jewel in the crown” of the British empire, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: “She personified dignity and decency in public life. Pained by her demise.”
U.S. President Joe Biden called her a “stateswoman of unmatched dignity and constancy who deepened the bedrock alliance between the United Kingdom and the United States.”
Since Feb. 6, 1952, Elizabeth reigned over a Britain that rebuilt from a destructive and financially exhausting war and lost its empire; joined the European Union and then left it; and made the painful transition into the 21st century.
She endured through 15 prime ministers, from Winston Churchill to Truss, becoming an institution and an icon — a reassuring presence even for those who ignored or loathed the monarchy.
She became less visible in her final years as age and frailty curtailed many public appearances. But she remained firmly in control of the monarchy and at the center of national life as Britain celebrated her Platinum Jubilee with days of parties and pageants in June.
That same month she became the second longest-reigning monarch in history, behind 17th-century French King Louis XIV, who took the throne at age 4. On Tuesday, she presided at a ceremony at Balmoral Castle to accept the resignation of Boris Johnson as prime minister and appoint Truss as his successor.
When Elizabeth was 21, almost five years before she became queen, she promised the people of Britain and the Commonwealth that “my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service.”
It was a promise she kept across more than seven decades.
Despite Britain’s complex and often fraught ties with its former colonies, Elizabeth was widely respected and remained head of state of more than a dozen countries, from Canada to Tuvalu. She headed the 54-nation Commonwealth, built around Britain and its former colonies.
Married for more than 73 years to Prince Philip, who died in 2021 at age 99, Elizabeth was matriarch to a royal family whose troubles were a subject of global fascination — amplified by fictionalized accounts such as the TV series “The Crown.” She is survived by four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Through countless public events, she probably met more people than anyone in history. Her image, which adorned stamps, coins and banknotes, was among the most reproduced in the world.
But her inner life and opinions remained mostly an enigma. Of her personality, the public saw relatively little. A horse owner, she rarely seemed happier than during the Royal Ascot racing week. She never tired of the companionship of her beloved Welsh corgi dogs.
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in London on April 21, 1926, the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York. She was not born to be queen — her father’s elder brother, Prince Edward, was destined for the crown, to be followed by any children he had.
But in 1936, when she was 10, Edward VIII abdicated to marry twice-divorced American Wallis Simpson, and Elizabeth’s father became King George VI.
Princess Margaret recalled asking her sister whether this meant that Elizabeth would one day be queen. “Yes, I suppose it does,” Margaret quoted Elizabeth as saying. “She didn’t mention it again.”
Elizabeth was barely in her teens when Britain went to war with Germany in 1939. While the king and queen stayed at Buckingham Palace during the Blitz and toured the bombed-out neighborhoods of London, Elizabeth and Margaret spent most of the war at Windsor Castle, west of the capital. Even there, 300 bombs fell in an adjacent park, and the princesses spent many nights in an underground shelter.
She made her first public broadcast in 1940 when she was 14, sending a wartime message to children evacuated to the countryside or overseas.
“We children at home are full of cheerfulness and courage,” she said with a blend of stoicism and hope that would echo throughout her reign. “We are trying to do all we can to help out gallant soldiers, sailors and airmen. And we are trying, too, to bear our own share of the danger and sadness of war. We know, every one of us, that in the end all will be well.”
In 1945, after months of campaigning for her parents’ permission to do something for the war effort, the heir to the throne became Second Subaltern Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. She enthusiastically learned to drive and service heavy vehicles.
On the night the war ended in Europe, May 8, 1945, she and Margaret managed to mingle, unrecognized, with celebrating crowds in London — “swept along on a tide of happiness and relief,” as she told the BBC decades later, describing it as “one of the most memorable nights of my life.”
At Westminster Abbey in November 1947 she married Royal Navy officer Philip Mountbatten, a prince of Greece and Denmark whom she had first met in 1939 when she was 13 and he 18. Postwar Britain was experiencing austerity and rationing, and so street decorations were limited and no public holiday was declared. But the bride was allowed 100 extra ration coupons for her trousseau.
The couple lived for a time in Malta, where Philip was stationed, and Elizabeth enjoyed an almost-normal life as a navy wife. The first of their four children, Prince Charles, was born in 1948. He was followed by Princess Anne in 1950, Prince Andrew in 1960, and Prince Edward in 1964.
In 1952, George VI died at 56 after years of ill health. Elizabeth, on a visit to Kenya, was told that she was now queen.
Her private secretary, Martin Charteris, later recalled finding the new monarch at her desk, “sitting erect, no tears, color up a little, fully accepting her destiny.”
“In a way, I didn’t have an apprenticeship,” Elizabeth reflected in a BBC documentary in 1992 that opened a rare view into her emotions. “My father died much too young, and so it was all a very sudden kind of taking on, and making the best job you can.”
Her coronation took place more than a year later, a grand spectacle at Westminster Abbey viewed by millions through the still-new medium of television.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s first reaction to the king’s death was to complain that the new queen was “only a child,” but he was won over within days and eventually became an ardent admirer.
In Britain’s constitutional monarchy, the queen is head of state but has little direct power; in her official actions she does what the government orders. However, she was not without influence. The queen, officially the head of the Church of England, once reportedly commented that there was nothing she could do legally to block the appointment of a bishop, “but I can always say that I should like more information. That is an indication that the prime minister will not miss.”
The extent of the monarch’s political influence occasionally sparked speculation — but not much criticism while Elizabeth was alive. The views of Charles, who has expressed strong opinions on everything from architecture to the environment, might prove more contentious.
She was obliged to meet weekly with the prime minister, and they generally found her well-informed, inquisitive and up to date. The one possible exception was Margaret Thatcher, with whom her relations were said to be cool, if not frosty, though neither woman ever commented.
The queen’s views in those private meetings became a subject of intense speculation and fertile ground for dramatists like Peter Morgan, author of the play “The Audience” and the hit TV series “The Crown.” Those semi-fictionalized accounts were the product of an era of declining deference and rising celebrity, when the royal family’s troubles became public property.
And there were plenty of troubles within the family, an institution known as “The Firm.” In Elizabeth’s first years on the throne, Princess Margaret provoked a national controversy through her romance with a divorced man.
In what the queen called the “annus horribilis” of 1992, her daughter, Princess Anne, was divorced, Prince Charles and Princess Diana separated, and so did her son Prince Andrew and his wife, Sarah. That was also the year Windsor Castle, a residence she far preferred to Buckingham Palace, was seriously damaged by fire.
The public split of Charles and Diana — “There were three of us in that marriage,” Diana said of her husband’s relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles — was followed by the shock of Diana’s death in a Paris car crash in 1997. For once, the queen appeared out of step with her people.
Amid unprecedented public mourning, Elizabeth’s failure to make a public show of grief appeared to many to be unfeeling. After several days, she finally made a televised address to the nation.
The dent in her popularity was brief. She was by now a sort of national grandmother, with a stern gaze and a twinkling smile.
Despite being one of the world’s wealthiest people, Elizabeth had a reputation for frugality and common sense. She turned off lights in empty rooms, and didn’t flinch from strangling pheasants.
A newspaper reporter who went undercover to work as a palace footman reinforced that down-to-earth image, capturing pictures of the royal Tupperware on the breakfast table and a rubber duck in the bath.
Her sangfroid was not dented when a young man aimed a pistol at her and fired six blanks as she rode by on a horse in 1981, nor when she discovered a disturbed intruder sitting on her bed in Buckingham Palace in 1982.
The image of the queen as an exemplar of ordinary British decency was satirized by the magazine Private Eye, which called her Brenda, apparently because it sounded working-class. Anti-monarchists dubbed her “Mrs. Windsor.” But the republican cause gained limited traction while the queen was alive.
On her Golden Jubilee in 2002, she said the country could “look back with measured pride on the history of the last 50 years.”
“It has been a pretty remarkable 50 years by any standards,” she said in a speech. “There have been ups and downs, but anyone who can remember what things were like after those six long years of war appreciates what immense changes have been achieved since then.”
A reassuring presence at home, she was also an emblem of Britain abroad — a form of soft power, consistently respected whatever the vagaries of the country’s political leaders on the world stage. It felt only fitting that she attended the opening of the 2012 London Olympics alongside another icon, James Bond. Through some movie magic, she appeared to parachute into the Olympic Stadium.
In 2015, she overtook her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria’s reign of 63 years, seven months and two days to become the longest-serving monarch in British history. She kept working into her 10th decade, though Prince Charles and his elder son, Prince William, increasingly took over the visits, ribbon-cuttings and investitures that form the bulk of royal duties.
The loss of Philip in 2021 was a heavy blow, as she poignantly sat alone at his funeral in the chapel at Windsor Castle because of coronavirus restrictions.
And the family troubles continued. Her son Prince Andrew was entangled in the sordid tale of sex offender businessman Jeffrey Epstein, an American businessman who had been a friend. Andrew denied accusations that he had sex with one of the women who said she was trafficked by Epstein.
The queen’s grandson Prince Harry walked away from Britain and his royal duties after marrying American TV actress Meghan Markle, who is biracial, in 2018. He alleged in an interview that some in the family -– but pointedly not the queen -– had been less than welcoming to his wife.
She enjoyed robust health well into her 90s, although she used a cane in an appearance after Philip’s death. Months ago, she told guests at a reception “as you can see, I can’t move.” The palace, tight-lipped about details, said the queen was experiencing “episodic mobility issues.”
She held virtual meetings with diplomats and politicians from Windsor Castle, but public appearances grew rarer.
Meanwhile, she took steps to prepare for the transition to come. In February, the queen announced that she wanted Camilla to be known as “Queen Consort” when “in the fullness of time” her son became king. It removed a question mark over the role of the woman some blamed for the breakup of Charles’ marriage to Princess Diana in the 1990s.
May brought another symbolic moment, when she asked Charles to stand in for her and read the Queen’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament, one of the monarch’s most central constitutional duties.
Seven decades after World War II, Elizabeth was again at the center of the national mood amid the uncertainty and loss of COVID 19 — a disease she came through herself in February.
In April 2020 — with the country in lockdown and Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with the virus — she made a rare video address, urging people to stick together.
She summoned the spirit of World War II, that vital time in her life, and the nation’s, by echoing Vera Lynn’s wartime anthem “We’ll Meet Again.”
“We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return. We will be with our friends again. We will be with our families again. We will meet again,” she said.
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The late Associated Press writers Gregory Katz and Robert Barr contributed material to this report.
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SAN DIEGO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HALO) ("Halozyme") today announced that Dr. Helen Torley, president and chief executive officer, is scheduled to present and host investor meetings at the Goldman Sachs 43rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference being held in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA on June 14-16, 2022.
Details of the presentation are as follow:
A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website. Replays of the audio webcast will be available for 90 days following the conference.
About Halozyme
Halozyme is a biopharmaceutical company bringing disruptive solutions to significantly improve patient experiences and outcomes for emerging and established therapies. As the innovators of the ENHANZE® technology with the proprietary enzyme rHuPH20, Halozyme's commercially-validated solution is used to facilitate the delivery of injected drugs and fluids in order to reduce the treatment burden to patients. Having touched more than 600,000 patient lives in post-marketing use in five commercialized products across more than 100 global markets, Halozyme has licensed its ENHANZE® technology to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies including Roche, Baxalta, Pfizer, AbbVie, Eli Lilly, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Alexion, argenx, Horizon Therapeutics, ViiV Healthcare and Chugai Pharmaceutical.
Halozyme also develops, manufactures and commercializes, for itself or with partners, novel therapeutic products using its advanced auto-injector technology that are designed to provide commercial or functional advantages such as improved safety and efficacy, convenience, improved tolerability, and enhanced patient comfort and adherence. The Company has a commercial portfolio of proprietary products including XYOSTED®, TLANDO™ and NOCDURNA® and partnered commercial products and ongoing product development programs with industry leading pharmaceutical companies including Teva Pharmaceutical, Covis Pharma, Pfizer and Idorsia Pharmaceuticals.
Halozyme is headquartered in San Diego, CA and has offices in Ewing, NJ and Minnetonka, MN. Minnetonka is also the site of its operations facility.
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DALLAS (STACKER) — Gasoline prices, on average, continued to soar past the $4.50 per gallon mark over the last week and into Monday. Diesel, at $5.55 per gallon, has cooled off by two cents from its record high set on May 18, according to AAA.
Experts note that while crude oil prices are down from the highs seen in March, gasoline is still breaking records on a national and local level. While these prices generally tend to move in sync, the current mismatch is due primarily to refining costs—or the crack spread—being so high.
The crack spread is the difference between the purchase price of crude oil and the selling price of finished products after refining. This added cost is absorbed by consumers. Historically, the refining process added $10.50 to the overall cost per barrel. Today, that crack spread is over $40 per barrel.
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Texas using data from AAA. Gas prices are as of May 23. Cheapest gas stations are from GasBuddy. The state gas tax data is from World Population Review. Connecticut and Georgia have temporarily suspended gas taxes to help consumers while the cost of gas has increased.
Texas by the numbers
– Gas current price: $4.29
– Week change: +$0.13 (+3.2%)
– Year change: +$1.54 (+56.2%)
– Gas tax: $0.20 per gallon (#42 highest among all states)
– Historical expensive gas price: $4.29 (5/20/22)
– Diesel current price: $5.16
– Week change: -$0.07 (-1.4%)
– Year change: +$2.27 (+78.4%)
– Historical expensive diesel price: $5.25 (5/11/22)
Cheapest gas stations
#1. 76: $3.37 (2601 S Cage Blvd, Pharr)
#2. 76: $3.37 (211 N Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen)
#3. Mr C’s: $3.79 (12407 US-87 E , San Antonio)
Metros with most expensive gas in Texas
#1. Fort Worth-Arlington: $4.38
#2. Dallas: $4.38
#3. Texarkana (TX only): $4.36
#4. Longview: $4.31
#5. College Station-Bryan: $4.31
#6. Sherman-Denison: $4.30
#7. Austin-San Marcos: $4.29
#8. Galveston-Texas City: $4.29
#9. Houston: $4.28
#10. San Antonio: $4.27
#11. Beaumont-Port Arthur: $4.27
#12. Tyler: $4.26
#13. Victoria: $4.26
#14. Waco: $4.25
#15. Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood: $4.25
#16. El Paso: $4.23
#17. Midland: $4.21
#18. San Angelo: $4.21
#19. Odessa: $4.21
#20. Corpus Christi: $4.19
#21. Brownsville-Harlingen: $4.18
#22. Abilene: $4.18
#23. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission: $4.17
#24. Laredo: $4.17
#25. Wichita Falls: $4.08
#26. Lubbock: $4.01
#27. Amarillo: $4.00
States with the most expensive gas
#1. California: $6.07
#2. Hawaii: $5.38
#3. Nevada: $5.25
States with the least expensive gas
#1. Oklahoma: $4.04
#2. Kansas: $4.05
#3. Arkansas: $4.12
States with the highest gas tax per gallon
#1. Pennsylvania: $0.59
#2. California: $0.53
#3. Washington: $0.52
States with the lowest gas tax per gallon
#1. Alaska: $0.0895
#2. Hawaii: $0.16
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) will be hosting an Energy Summit on June 16th at the Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa in Indian Wells. The theme of this summit is "Energy Solutions for Coachella Valley" and will feature guest speaker Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. Additional speakers for the scheduled programs include:
- Timothy Alan Simon, Esq. Commissioner Emeritus, California Public Utilities
Commission - Ann Trowbridge, Founding Partner, Day Carter & Murphy
- Bryan Montgomery, City Manager, City of Indio
- Henry Martinez, General Manager, Imperial Irrigation District
- Norman Brown, Vice President of Sales, Pulte Homes/Del Webb (Pulte Group)
The event is co-hosted by the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce.
"I want to thank the Building Industry of Southern California for their continued leadership and support on critical issues relating to local energy and housing issues. As the Coachella Valley continues to grow, it's important that our private and public partnerships remain strong and unified," said Supervisor Perez.
The summit will take place from 10:00am-12:00pm followed by a BIASC New Member Welcome Reception from 4:00pm-5:00pm and a Builder Leadership Networking Reception from 5:00pm-6:00pm.
"A stable supply of energy is critically needed to meet our housing needs. The county and cities are working hard to ensure housing is built, but they need more support which is why we will continue to increase our collaboration to identify attainable solutions in this housing crisis," said BIASC Coachella Valley Senior Vice President, Brian Nestande.
This event is open to the public and registration can be completed at
https://members.biasc.org/events/biasc-coachella-valley-s-chapter-energy-summit
About BIASC
The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) is the voice of the region's building industry. Throughout its 99-year history, the association has served its builder and associate members by anticipating, protecting and promoting their common interests through its many programs, services, councils and committees. For more information on the Building Industry Association of Southern California, visit https://biasc.org/.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is visiting corn-rich Iowa on Tuesday to announce he’ll suspend a federal rule preventing the sale of higher ethanol blend gasoline this summer as his administration tries to tamp down prices at the pump that have spiked during Russia’s war with Ukraine.
Most gasoline sold in the U.S. is blended with 10% ethanol. The Environmental Protection Agency will issue an emergency waiver to allow widespread sale of 15% ethanol blend that is usually prohibited between June 1 and Sept. 15 because of concerns that it adds to smog in high temperatures.
Senior Biden administration officials said the move will save drivers an average of 10 cents per gallon at 2,300 gas stations. Industry groups say most of those stations are in the Midwest and the South, including Texas.
Biden is to announce the move at a biofuel company in Menlo, west of Des Moines. Iowa is the country’s largest producer of corn, key to producing ethanol.
The waiver is another effort to help ease global energy markets that have been rocked since Russia invaded Ukraine. Last month, the president announced the U.S. will release 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve over the next six months. His administration said that has helped to slightly reduce gas prices lately, after they climbed to an average of about $4.23 a gallon by the end of March, compared with $2.87 at the same time a year ago, according to AAA.
Members of Congress from both parties, as well as industry groups, had urged Biden to grant the E15 waiver.
“Homegrown Iowa biofuels provide a quick and clean solution for lowering prices at the pump and bolstering production would help us become energy independent once again,″ said Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley. He was among nine Republican and seven Democratic senators from Midwestern states who sent Biden a letter last month urging him to allow year-round E15 sales.
The trip will be Biden’s first as president to Iowa, where his 2020 presidential campaign limped to a fourth-place finish in the state’s technologically glitchy caucus.
After bouncing back to win the Democratic nomination, Biden returned for a rally at the Iowa state fairgrounds four days before Election Day 2020, only to see Donald Trump win the state by 8 percentage points.
Biden heads back to the state at a moment when he’s facing yet more political peril. He’s saddled with sagging approval ratings and inflation at a 40-year high while his party faces the prospect of big midterm election losses that could cost it control of Congress.
The president also planned to promote his economic plans to help rural families struggling with higher costs, while highlighting the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law enacted last fall. The law includes money to improve internet access, as well as for modernizing wastewater systems, reducing flooding threats and improving roads and bridges, drinking water and electric grids in sparsely populated areas.
“Part of it is showing up in communities of all sizes, regardless of the results of the last election,” said Jesse Harris, who was a senior adviser to Biden’s 2020 campaign in Iowa and directed get out the vote and early voting efforts for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign in 2008.
Harris said most presidents who visit Iowa typically go to the state’s largest cities. Hitting an area like Menlo, part of Guthrie County, which backed Trump over Biden by 35 percentage points in 2020, “does speak to the importance the administration places on infrastructure broadly but also infrastructure in rural and smaller communities.”
The Biden administration plans to spend the coming weeks pushing billions of dollars in funding for rural areas. Cabinet members and other senior officials will travel the country to help communities get access to money available as part of the infrastructure package.
“The president is not making this trip through a political prism,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said. “He’s making this trip because Iowa is a rural state in the country that would benefit greatly from the president’s policies.”
Still, administration officials have long suggested that Biden travel more to promote an economy that is rebounding from the setbacks of the coronavirus pandemic. The number of Americans collecting unemployment has fallen to the lowest levels since 1970, for example.
But much of the positive jobs news nationally has been overshadowed by surging gas, food and housing prices that have pushed consumer inflation to 7.9% over the past year ending in February. That’s the sharpest spike since 1982. Inflation figures for March, due out Tuesday, are likely to bring more bad news for the Biden administration.
“Maybe a trip back to Iowa will be just what Joe Biden needs to understand what his reckless spending, big government policies are doing to our country,” Iowa Republican Party Chairman Jeff Kaufmann said in a statement.
After Iowa, Biden will visit Greensboro, North Carolina, on Thursday.
Psaki blamed Russia’s war in Ukraine for helping to drive up gas prices and said the administration expects the consumer price index for March to be “extremely elevated” in large part because of it.
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COLUMBIA, Md. and PASADENA, Calif., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hidden behind a dark band of dust known as the Great Rift, the Cygnus-X star formation region is more than a bit of a mystery. Astronomers haven't quite figured out what the molecular clouds in Cygnus-X are doing, and why, but observations from the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) may help.
These mysteries relate to the fact that Cygnus-X is a difficult region to study. Two of its clouds – DR21 and W75N – clearly have separate gas velocities, but which cloud is in front of the other, and whether or not the two clouds are colliding, are open questions. Dan Clemens, an astronomer at Boston University, is the principal investigator on a project using SOFIA to examine Cygnus-X and the effects of magnetic fields on its clouds and cloud filaments. Details of these studies were presented at the June 2022 meeting of the American Astronomical Society. In Pasadena, California.
"You can think of it as a pasta bowl with all these threads going in," said Clemens. "Which pasta is in front of which pasta? Are there separate piles of pasta, or are they interacting piles of pasta that cause stars to form?"
On top of this, the presence of magnetic fields adds further complexity. What these magnetic fields are doing – whether they are passive participants in the clouds' dynamics or helping to direct mass flows – is a question the SOFIA data may help answer by looking at small-scale filaments within the clouds.
Using SOFIA's High-resolution Airborne Wideband Camera Plus (HAWC+), Clemens and his team zoomed in on Cygnus-X to look at the polarizations of the filaments at far-infrared wavelengths. These polarizations indicate the directions of the small-scale magnetic fields in the region, which the researchers use to determine the role the fields are playing.
"We want to ascertain the nature of the magnetic fields along these filaments, where they begin, and where they end," Clemens said. "This will help test our best star formation models and notions."
Most modern theories of star formation hint that magnetic fields may be channeling gas flows within molecular clouds toward a central hub, where massive star formation occurs. The SOFIA observations will reveal the magnetic fields in filaments within the clouds, helping to verify the idea that fine, weak magnetic fields can control how stars form.
According to the team's analysis, there appear to be four distinct layers of gas and dust between us and the northern region of Cygnus-X. Whether or not these layers are interacting will affect their understanding of SOFIA's magnetic field data. As such, Clemens and his collaborators will need to determine which cloud is in front of the other, and if they are going to collide, before the SOFIA data – and supporting wider-field, ground-based, near-infrared data – describing the magnetic fields can be effectively interpreted.
SOFIA is a joint project of NASA and the German Space Agency at DLR. DLR provides the telescope, scheduled aircraft maintenance, and other support for the mission. NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley manages the SOFIA program, science, and mission operations in cooperation with the Universities Space Research Association, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, and the German SOFIA Institute at the University of Stuttgart. The aircraft is maintained and operated by NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703, in Palmdale, California. SOFIA achieved full operational capability in 2014, and the mission will conclude no later than Sept. 30, 2022. SOFIA will continue its regular operations until then, including science flights and a deployment to New Zealand this summer.
Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research. With more than 34,000 students, it is the fourth-largest independent university in the United States. BU consists of 17 schools and colleges, along with the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences and a number of multi-disciplinary centers and institutes integral to the University's research and teaching mission. In 2012, BU joined the Association of American Universities (AAU), a consortium of 65 leading research universities in the United States and Canada.
Boston University owns and operates the 1.8m Perkins Telescope Observatory in northern Arizona that was used to collect the near-infrared polarization data. The study is supported by USRA/SOFIA and NSF (18-14531-Clemens and 20-09842-Pillai).
Founded in 1969, under the auspices of the National Academy of Sciences at the request of the U.S. Government, the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) is a nonprofit corporation chartered to advance space-related science, technology, and engineering. USRA operates scientific institutes and facilities, and conducts other major research and educational programs. USRA engages the university community and employs in-house scientific leadership, innovative research and development, and project management expertise. More information about USRA is available at www.usra.edu.
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Humboldt teachers, principal of the year honored
Humboldt City Schools recently held a reception to honor three teachers and a principal.
Tonya Twyman, an English teacher at Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School, Kierra Dotson, a fifth grade math teacher at East Elementary, and Adrian Doaks, a kindergarten teacher at Stigall Primary School were each named teachers of the year.
Tiffany Purnell was named principal of the year.
"We wanted to shower these teachers and principal with a little love and token of appreciation," Schools Superintendent Janice Epperson said. "This was the end of the school year and a lot was going on from commencement and award days. This 'come and go' reception was a good way to drop in and out to show appreciation to them."
All of the recipients were honored to receive the awards.
"My teaching is not about me. It is about my students," Twyman said. She's been teaching for the past 11 years.
Kierra Dotson has enjoyed teaching for the past seven years, she said.
"I thank God for this opportunity to be able to teach the kids," Dotson said. She prides herself on the motto, "teaching is more than teacher."
And Adrian Doaks has been teaching for more than 18 years.
"When I come to work, I do not come for any extra accolades or pats on the back. I come to do my job for the kids," Doaks said.
Principal of the Year Parnell has worked in education for nine years, the last three of which have been spent as principal at Stigall Primary.
"I have an amazing staff who works very hard, and I couldn't be who I am without them," Parnell said. "My school could not be what it is without their support."
In addition to the local accolades, Parnell is also a semi-finalist for state principal of the year. Results are expected to be announced at the end of June.
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Hero Digital adds industry leader to fuel Hero's growth and strengthen technology alliances
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hero Digital, a leading digital customer experience transformation company, announced today it has hired industry leader Ryan Noel as Senior Vice President of Growth and Alliances to accelerate Hero's growth and bolster its technology alliances. Recognized for his expertise in digital experience, technology, and business development, Noel will lead Hero Digital's growth activities across the company and further strengthen the company's technology alliance partnerships.
"I am thoroughly excited to join Hero at a time when Clients are focused on transforming their businesses, relying on partners to craft seamless experiences while delivering on business goals in a time of unprecedented change," said Noel. "Hero is the right partner at the right time when digital transformation is mission critical for brands that want customer-centric experiences enabled by great DX, Commerce, Marketing, Data and Cloud technologies."
During Noel's time as Chief Growth Officer of Gorilla Group (A Wunderman Thompson company), he oversaw all aspects of their go-to-market strategies and technology alliances, exponentially growing top line revenue throughout his tenure. His adept knowledge of the digital and commerce space fostered powerful executive technology alliances that earned many Partner of the Year awards. Building on his previous accomplishments, Noel will bring his proven experience to further Hero Digital's momentum.
"We are thrilled to have Ryan join Hero Digital at a time of tremendous opportunity," said Kenneth Parks, CMO of Hero Digital. "His ability to build successful teams, cultivate deep alliance partnerships, and drive sustainable growth has been recognized throughout the industry. I look forward to seeing the impact his extensive expertise will have on our company's future growth."
Noel's addition to Hero Digital to further drive the company's rapid growth comes after the recent appointments of Erin Lynch as Chief Creative Officer and Linda Jojo to the Board of Directors, solidifying Hero Digital as a leader in digital transformation. For more information about Hero Digital, please visit www.herodigital.com.
About Hero Digital
Hero Digital is a leading digital customer experience company leveraging strategy, design, technology, marketing, and data, to solve the critical digital business transformation needs of the Fortune 1000. Hero Digital helps brands like Comcast, U.S. Bank, Salesforce, Twitter, UnitedHealthcare, and TD Ameritrade Institutional invent, transform, and perform to deliver new value for people and for business.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Grab your friends and head to Mockingbird Station this summer! A new virtual reality experience has officially opened a new location in Dallas this summer.
Sandbox VR is a socially immersive gaming experience that gives players a unique combination of full-body motion capture and VR technologies that make you become anyone and can take you anywhere you want.
“We’re thrilled to open our newest location at Mockingbird Station,” Founder and CEO Steven
Zhao said in a news release. “Dallas is a particularly exciting city with its thriving economy, booming tech
industry, and diverse communities. We’re honored to be a part of its growth story!”
Officials say this location features four private rooms for VR gameplay, called “holodecks”. They also offer six uniquely immersive worlds for players to enjoy. Groups of up to six participants are allowed in this experience. Players are equipped with a VR headset, haptic vest, backpack and motion sensors on the wrists and ankles.
Sandbox VR is located at 5307 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 110. They are open during the following business hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Friday – Sunday: 10 a.m. to midnight
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NEW YORK (AP) — The offensively challenged New York Yankees made plenty of noise Saturday.
Just not with their bats.
Ace Gerrit Cole twice banged the dugout roof, shouting in frustration and getting booed after a rough inning. After a 15th loss in 19 games, 5-2 to Toronto, manager Aaron Boone pounded the podium with his right hand while talking about his team’s struggles.
“We can ask all these questions in regards (to our slump) until we’re blue in the face,” Boone said. “We got to go out and do it. I got to quit answering questions about this date and this perplexion. We got to play better, period. And the great thing is right in front of us. It’s right here and we can fix it.”
“It’s there and we can run away with this thing and we got the dudes in there to do it and we got to do it,” he said.
The AL East-leading Yankees fell to 9-20 since entering the All-Star break with a 64-28 record. After holding a 15 1/2-game bulge on July 8, their margin over second-place Toronto is down to seven games.
The Yankees have lost six straight series for the first time since 1995, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Held to just 21 runs in its last 11 games, New York will try to avoid a four-game sweep on Sunday.
Cole (9-6) hadn’t allowed a hit before the Blue Jays scored four times in the fifth. After he issued a walk to Danny Jansen and misplayed a grounder, Alejandro Kirk capped the burst with a two-run double that left fielder Andrew Benintendi couldn’t quite catch.
When the inning ended, fans booed Cole and television cameras picked up the right-hander, yelling, and punching the bottom of the dugout roof with both hands.
Cole blamed himself for the walk and fielding lapse.
“I feel bad about it if we weren’t in the rut that we were, but I’d still feel bad about it,” he said.
The reaction from portions of the crowd of 45, 538 were similar to Cole with boos increasing after Toronto went ahead and intensifying after the final out.
“We’re not winning,” said slugger Aaron Judge, who batted third for the fourth time this year. “I think anytime you don’t win boos are warranted.”
Jackie Bradley hit a two-run, go-ahead double down the left-field line, the ball bouncing off the wall and past Benintendi when he tried to field the carom. Bradley delivered after Santiago Espinal got Toronto’s first hit, a double two pitches after missing on a close two-strike pitch.
Raimel Tapia reached on an infield hit by beating shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s throw and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached when Cole slightly slipped in front of the mound fielding the ball. Cole’s misstep allowed Guerrero to beat the throw and the original call was overturned when Toronto challenged.
“Obviously, I’m thinking trying to think double play,” Cole said. “I’m not 100% sure, but I got to try to at least give it a look. “
Kirk then gave the Blue Jays a 4-1 lead when he lined a double to left-center. Benintendi was playing slightly in, raced back, attempted a diving catch and the ball eluded his glove before center fielder Estevan Florial fielded it and threw out Guerrero to prevent a third run from scoring.
Matt Chapman added a solo homer in the ninth as the Blue Jays won their fourth straight. Toronto is 13-6 in the Bronx since the start of last season.
“He was dealing, no-hitter through four and then I think we were grinding him out good enough to get his pitch count up and kind of strung it together there,” Toronto interim manager John Schneider said.
Florial hit an RBI single in the second and Gleyber Torres homered in the eighth as the Yankees got nine hits but went 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position.
“Just got to have a little better energy in the dugout to kind of push each other a little bit,” Judge said.
Before allowing four runs, Cole allowed two baserunners through the first four and was aided by defensive plays from Judge in right and rookie third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera.
Judge made a running catch to prevent a double by Bo Bichette in the second with his left shoulder crashing into the fence. Cabrera dove face first into the tarp in foul territory to snag Bradley’s popup and completed the play after his head hit the padding along the side wall.
Toronto starter Mitch White allowed one run and seven hits in four innings. Adam Cimber (9-4) was awarded the win and Yimi García got his first save.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Blue Jays: OF/DH George Springer didn’t play for the second straight game after fouling a ball off his knee while going 5 for 5 in Thursday. Springer was available as a pinch-hitter and hopes to play Sunday. … RF Teoscar Hernández was lifted after fouling a ball off his foot in the eighth.
Yankees OF/DH Giancarlo Stanton (left Achilles tendinitis) was expected to get three to five at-bats in two rehab games for Double-A Somerset on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Stanton could return as the DH as soon as Tuesday after facing RHP Luis Severino (right lat strain) in live batting practice. … 3B Josh Donaldson (stomach bug) was a late scratch from the lineup. … RHP Clay Holmes (back) played catch for the first time since going on the IL Wednesday and said he is feeling better. … Severino threw 25 pitches in a bullpen session after throwing 30 pitches Thursday.
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Toronto RHP Alek Manoah (12-6, 2.71 ERA) opposes New York LHP Nestor Cortes (9-4, 2.74) on Sunday. It will be a special day at Yankee Stadium when former star outfielder and current team announcer Paul O’Neill has his No. 21 retired during an on-field ceremony.
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- ZyVersa is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class product candidates to address significant unmet medical needs of patients with renal and inflammatory diseases
- Lead renal product candidate, phase 2a-ready VAR 200, mediates removal of excess intracellular lipids that contribute to kidney damage leading to end-stage renal disease
- Lead anti-inflammatory product candidate, inflammasome ASC inhibitor (IC 100), blocks initiation and perpetuation of damaging inflammation that's pathogenic in a multitude of inflammatory diseases
- Transaction proceeds will advance clinical evaluation of VAR 200 and progress IC 100 into the clinic
- Combined company to have an implied initial enterprise value of approximately $108.92 Million, and the transaction is expected to deliver cash proceeds of around $83.12 Million to ZyVersa (assuming no redemptions) to fund ZyVersa's clinical development programs
- Transaction expected to be completed in fourth quarter of 2022; combined company expected to be listed on NASDAQ under ticker "ZVSA"
WESTON, Fla. and BRIDGEWATER, N.J., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZyVersa Therapeutics, Inc. ("ZyVersa"), a clinical stage specialty biopharmaceutical company leveraging advanced, proprietary technologies to develop product candidates that address unmet medical needs in the areas of renal and inflammatory diseases, and Larkspur Health Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: LSPR or "Larkspur"), a blank-check special purpose acquisition company, announced today that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement (the "Business Combination Agreement"). The business combination transaction is expected to provide ZyVersa with access to the public equity market, which the parties believe will escalate development of ZyVersa's renal and inflammasome product candidate pipelines. Upon the business combination transaction closing, which is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2022, the combined company is expected to be named ZyVersa Therapeutics, Inc., which will continue to operate under the ZyVersa management team, led by Stephen C. Glover, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman. The combined company's common stock is anticipated to be listed on NASDAQ under ticker symbol "ZVSA."
"We are delighted to partner with Larkspur in this business combination. Their management and board have vast experience as investors and operating executives in the biopharmaceutical industry," stated Mr. Glover. "This merger and entry into the public markets will enable us to escalate development of our pipeline drug candidates for targeted patients with renal and inflammatory diseases, who have the need for disease-modifying drugs that are well tolerated and safe. We believe our drug candidates in development for these patients have potential to meet these needs and help drive improved health outcomes," added Mr. Glover.
"ZyVersa's management team has deep scientific and operational experience, and the company has two exciting assets, IC 100 for inflammatory diseases and VAR 200 for renal diseases," said Daniel J. O'Connor, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Larkspur. "IC 100, an inflammasome ASC inhibitor, blocks upstream intracellular initiation of the inflammatory cascade and extracellular perpetuation of inflammation, leading to potential for application in numerous, diverse inflammatory conditions. VAR 200, 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin, is a cholesterol efflux mediator intended to reduce renal lipid accumulation that contributes to glomerular diseases and their progression. VAR 200's lead indication is orphan focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. It also has potential to treat orphan Alport syndrome and diabetic kidney disease. ZyVersa's CEO, Mr. Glover has co-founded and led multiple biopharma companies. Prior to co-founding ZyVersa, he was Co-founder and Chief Business Officer of Coherus BioSciences, a late-stage commercial biologics platform company focused on delivering biosimilar therapeutics which went public in 2014. Previously, Mr. Glover was President of Insmed Therapeutic Proteins and EVP and Chief Business Officer of Insmed Incorporated, where he was responsible for creating the company's biosimilar business unit and divestiture of that business to Merck. He also led the strategic review process that resulted in the merger of Insmed and Transave," added Mr. O'Connor. "Mr. Glover clearly excels in licensing, M&A, raising capital, and taking companies public. His current management team consists of successful leaders in drug development, manufacturing, and commercialization from his prior companies. We believe that ZyVersa is well positioned to create significant value for stockholders," concluded Mr. O'Connor.
The combined company will have an estimated pro forma enterprise valuation of approximately $108.92 million. Cash proceeds from the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (the "Transactions") are expected to consist of up to approximately $77.67 million of cash held in Larkspur's trust account (before any redemptions by Larkspur's public stockholders and the payment of certain expenses) and approximately $7.00 million attributable to a private investment anchored by new institutional investors (the "PIPE Investment"). Proceeds from the PIPE Investment are expected to be used as working capital and to advance the clinical evaluation of VAR 200 and progress IC 100 into the clinic. The PIPE Investment expected to close in connection with the business combination is conditioned upon ZyVersa obtaining an additional interim financing, and also subject to the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions and a NASDAQ listing. After the closing of the Transactions and assuming no redemptions by Larkspur's public stockholders, existing ZyVersa shareholders will retain 100% of their equity ownership and will own approximately 44.20% of the pro forma combined company.
The Transactions, which have been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both ZyVersa and Larkspur, are subject to, among other customary closing conditions, approval by shareholders of Larkspur, and shareholders of ZyVersa.
A more detailed description of the transaction terms and a copy of the Business Combination Agreement and the definitive documents governing the PIPE Investment will be included in a current report on Form 8-K to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") by Larkspur. Larkspur will also file a registration statement (which will be a combined proxy statement and prospectus) with the SEC in connection with the Transactions.
The Benchmark Company LLC and Noble Capital Markets, Inc. are serving as financial advisors to ZyVersa, and Lowenstein Sandler LLP is serving as legal advisor to ZyVersa. A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, to which Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is serving as legal advisor, is serving as the exclusive financial advisor to Larkspur. Alston & Bird LLP is serving as legal advisor to Larkspur.
ZyVersa is a clinical stage specialty biopharmaceutical company leveraging advanced, proprietary technologies to develop product candidates that address unmet medical needs in the areas of renal and inflammatory diseases. ZyVersa's development pipeline includes phase 2a ready VAR 200, a cholesterol efflux mediator for treatment of rare kidney disease, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. ZyVersa believes VAR 200 has the potential to treat other glomerular diseases, including Alport Syndrome and Diabetic Kidney Disease. ZyVersa's development pipeline also includes IC 100, a novel inflammasome ASC inhibitor being developed to treat a multitude of inflammatory diseases. For more information, please visit www.zyversa.com.
Larkspur is a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) formed to identify a biopharmaceutical company that can develop and thrive as a newly formed public company and benefit from Larkspur's operational expertise and a significant infusion of capital. Each of Larkspur's management team and board of directors have been former management and executive leadership of private and public biopharmaceutical companies and have over 50+ years of aggregate investment and operational experiences. The team strongly believes in the growth opportunities in the biotechnology industry. They are experienced operators who seek to partner with top innovators and thinkers in the biopharmaceutical field. As operators, their entrepreneurial approach enables support for management teams in making impactful decisions with an eye toward growth and operational excellence. For more information, please visit www.lsprhealth.com.
In connection with the transactions described herein, Larkspur intends to file a registration statement on Form S-4 that will include a proxy statement with respect to the stockholder meeting of Larkspur and a prospectus with respect to securities of the combined company. After the registration statement is declared effective by the SEC, the proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to all Larkspur and ZyVersa stockholders. Larkspur will also file other documents regarding the proposed business combination with the SEC. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, INVESTORS AND SECURITIES HOLDERS OF LARKSPUR AND ZYVERSA ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE SINCE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION AND THE PARTIES TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION.
Investors and securities holders will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by Larkspur through the website maintained by the SEC at https://sec.gov/. In addition, the documents filed by Larkspur may be obtained free of charge from Larkspur's website at www.lsprhealth.com or by written request to info@lsprhealth.com. Additional information about the proposed transaction, including a copy of the business combination agreement and investor presentation, will be provided in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed by Larkspur with the SEC which can be accessed at www.sec.gov as well as online at www.lsprhealth.com.
Larkspur, ZyVersa, and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Larkspur's stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about Larkspur's directors and executive officers and their ownership of Larkspur's securities is set forth in Larkspur's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC, as modified or supplemented by any Form 3 or Form 4 filed with the SEC since the date of such filing. Other information regarding the interests of the participants in the proxy solicitation will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus pertaining to the proposed Transactions when it becomes available. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such other jurisdiction.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws with respect to the proposed transaction between Larkspur Health Acquisition Corp. ("Larkspur"), and ZyVersa Therapeutics, Inc ("ZyVersa"). All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding Larkspur or ZyVersa's future results of operations and financial position, the amount of cash expected to be available to ZyVersa after the closing and giving effect to any redemptions by Larkspur's stockholders, ZyVersa's business strategy, prospective product candidates, product approvals, research and development costs, timing and likelihood of success, plans and objectives of management for future operations, future results of current and anticipated product candidates, and expected use of proceeds, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to, the following risks relating to the proposed transaction: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Business Combination Agreement; the risk that the transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of Larkspur's securities; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement; the inability to complete the Transactions, including due to failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of Larkspur or other conditions to closing in the Merger Agreement; the inability to obtain or maintain the listing of Larkspur's common stock on NASDAQ following the Transactions; the risk that the Transactions disrupt current plans and operations of ZyVersa as a result of the announcement and consummation of the Transactions; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Transactions, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth economically and hire and retain key employees; the risks that ZyVersa's product candidates in development fail clinical trials or are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or other applicable authorities; costs related to the Transactions; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the possibility that Larkspur or ZyVersa may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties to be identified in the proxy statement/prospectus (when available) relating to the Transactions, including those under "Risk Factors" therein, and in other filings with the SEC made by Larkspur.. Moreover, ZyVersa operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified and some of which are beyond Larkspur's and ZyVersa's control, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and except as required by law. Larkspur and ZyVersa assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Neither Larkspur nor ZyVersa gives any assurance that either Larkspur or ZyVersa or the combined company will achieve its expectations.
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Lights Acquisition Corp. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: NLIT), a special purpose acquisition company, announced that it has again rescheduled its special meeting of stockholders (the "Special Meeting") to Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 4:00 pm ET.
The Special Meeting is being held to approve the business combination (the "Business Combination"), whereby the Company will acquire all of the outstanding membership interests of SHF, LLC, d/b/a Safe Harbor Financial ("Safe Harbor"), and the other related matters as described in the Company's definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC. The proxy card included with the previously distributed proxy materials will not be updated to reflect the adjournment and may continue to be used to vote shares in connection with the Special Meeting. The record date for the Special Meeting, including any adjournment thereof, remains May 19, 2022. Stockholders of the Company who have already voted and do not wish to change their vote do not need to vote again. Stockholders may use the same instructions contained in the access instruction form or proxy card they previously received from the Company's transfer agent to access the Special Meeting via the URL previously provided: https://www.cstproxy.com/northernlightsacquisitioncorp/2022.
If any stockholder of the Company needs assistance in completing the proxy card or has questions regarding the Special Meeting, please contact the Company's proxy solicitor, The Laurel Hill Advisory Group, by phone at (855) 414-2266 or via email at nlit@laurelhill.com.
The Company is also announcing that it has deposited an aggregate of $1,150,000 (representing $0.10 per public unit sold in the Company's initial public offering) into the Company's trust account to extend the period of time it has to consummate the Business Combination by three months from June 28, 2022 to September 28, 2022 (the "Extension"), although the Company currently anticipates that the Business Combination will close by June 30, 2022 subject to satisfaction or waiver of the closing conditions. 5AK, LLC, the Company's sponsor, funded the deposit in exchange for a non-interest bearing, unsecured promissory note.
About Northern Lights Acquisition Corp.
Northern Lights is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. For more information, visit https://northernlightsacquisitioncorp.com/home/default.aspx.
About Safe Harbor
Safe Harbor is one of the first service providers to offer reliable access to banking solutions for cannabis, hemp, CBD, and ancillary operators, making communities safer, driving growth in local economies, and fostering long-term partnerships. Safe Harbor, through its partners, serves the regulated cannabis industry and implements the highest standard of accountability, transparency, monitoring, reporting, and risk mitigation measures while meeting BSA obligations in line with FinCEN guidance on CRBs. Over the past seven years, Safe Harbor (including its predecessor) has assisted with the placement of over $12 billion in deposit transactions for customers with operations spanning 20 states with regulated cannabis markets. For more information, visit www.shfinancial.org.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to (i) trends in the cannabis industry, including changes in U.S and state laws, rules, regulations and guidance relating to Safe Harbor's services; (ii) Safe Harbor's growth prospects and Safe Harbor's market size; (iii) Safe Harbor's projected financial and operational performance, including relative to its competitors; (iv) new product and service offerings Safe Harbor may introduce in the future; (v) the proposed business combination, including the implied enterprise value, the expected post-closing ownership structure and the likelihood and ability of the parties to successfully consummate the potential transaction; (vi) the risk that the proposed business combination may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, whether as a result of recent volatility in the capital markets or otherwise, which may adversely affect the price of Northern Lights' securities; (vii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the proposed business combination, including the approval of the proposed business combination by the stockholders of Northern Lights; (viii) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the proposed business combination on Northern Lights' or Safe Harbor's business relationships, performance, and business generally; (ix) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Northern Lights or Safe Harbor related to the definitive unit purchase agreement or the proposed business combination; (x) the ability to maintain the listing of Northern Lights' securities on the Nasdaq Capital Market; (xi) the price of Northern Lights' securities, including volatility resulting from changes in the competitive and highly regulated industry in which Safe Harbor plans to operate, variations in performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting Safe Harbor's business and changes in the combined capital structure; (xii) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations after the completion of the proposed business combination, and identify and realize additional opportunities; and (xiii) other statements regarding Safe Harbor's and Northern Lights' expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intends," "outlook," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would," and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject, are subject to risks and uncertainties. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of Northern Lights' registration statement on Form S-1, the proxy statement relating to the proposed business combination, which has been filed in preliminary form by Northern Lights with the SEC, other documents filed by Northern Lights from time to time with SEC, and any risk factors made available to you in connection with Northern Lights, Safe Harbor, and the transaction. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond the control of Safe Harbor and Northern Lights), and other assumptions, that may cause the actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
Additional Information about the Business Combination and Where to Find It
The proposed business combination involving Northern Lights and Safe Harbor has been submitted to the stockholders of Northern Lights for their consideration. Northern Lights has filed a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (the "Proxy Statement") with the SEC on June 10, 2022, which has been distributed to the stockholders of Northern Lights in connection with Northern Lights' solicitation for proxies for the vote by the stockholders of Northern Lights connection with the proposed business combination and other matters as described in the Proxy Statement. Before making any voting decision, the stockholders of Northern Lights and other interested persons are advised to read the Proxy Statement, along with all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed business combination and Northern Lights' solicitation of proxies for its special meeting of stockholders to be held to approve, among other things, the proposed business combination, because these documents will contain important information about Northern Lights, Safe Harbor, and the proposed business combination. Stockholders may obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement, as well as other documents filed with the SEC regarding the proposed business combination and other documents filed with the SEC by Northern Lights, without charge, at the SEC's website located at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to Northern Lights Acquisition Corporation, 10 East 53rd Street, Suite 3001, New York, NY, 10022, or by telephone at (615) 554-0044.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release relates to a proposed business combination between Northern Lights and Safe Harbor and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Participants in the Solicitation
Northern Lights and Safe Harbor, and certain of their respective directors and executive officers, under the rules of the SEC, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Northern Lights' stockholders in favor of the approval of the business combination. Information about the directors and officers of Northern Lights and their ownership of Northern Lights Class B common stock can also be found in Northern Lights' registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on June 2, 2021 in connection with its initial public offering, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on March 25, 2022, the Proxy Statement, and other documents subsequently filed by Northern Lights with the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of Safe Harbor, as well as information regarding the interests of other persons who may be deemed participants in the transaction, may be obtained by reading the Proxy Statement regarding the business combination. Free copies of this document may be obtained as described above.
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- Ionis and AstraZeneca's eplontersen demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful change from baseline for co-primary and secondary endpoints at 35 weeks compared to the external placebo group
- Eplontersen achieved an 81.2% reduction in the co-primary endpoint of serum transthyretin (TTR) concentration from baseline, demonstrating reduced TTR protein production
- Eplontersen demonstrated a favorable safety and tolerability profile
CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IONS) today presented positive results from a planned 35-week interim analysis of the Phase 3 NEURO-TTRansform study of Ionis and AstraZeneca's eplontersen in patients with hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy (ATTRv-PN). In the study, eplontersen demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful change from baseline for its co-primary and secondary efficacy endpoints compared to the external placebo group. Eplontersen demonstrated a favorable safety and tolerability profile. The study results were presented today at the International Symposium on Amyloidosis (ISA) in Heidelberg, Germany.
In the study, eplontersen achieved an 81.2% (p<0.0001) mean reduction in the co-primary endpoint of serum transthyretin (TTR) concentration compared to baseline, demonstrating reduced TTR protein production. Eplontersen also demonstrated a significant treatment effect on the co-primary endpoint of modified Neuropathy Impairment Score +7 (mNIS+7), a measure of neuropathic disease progression, with a statistically significant difference in mean change from baseline versus the external placebo group (p<0.0001). The study also met its key secondary endpoint of change from baseline in the Norfolk Quality of Life Questionnaire-Diabetic Neuropathy (Norfolk QoL-DN), showing that treatment with eplontersen significantly improved patient-reported quality of life compared to the external placebo group (p<0.0001).
Eplontersen demonstrated a favorable safety and tolerability profile. In the study, the rate of treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the eplontersen group was either lower or similar compared to placebo across all major categories. There were no TEAEs of special interest leading to drug discontinuation.
The study data are consistent with the clinical profile seen across Ionis' other LICA programs, further validating how the company's LIgand-Conjugated Antisense technology positions Ionis to deliver potentially transformative treatments for a broad range of unmet medical needs.
"Eplontersen showed clinically meaningful improvement in neuropathy impairment and quality of life measures relative to baseline. The significant efficacy, combined with a favorable safety and tolerability profile, indicate that eplontersen has the potential to be an important therapeutic option for patients living with this debilitating and fatal disease," said Teresa Coelho, M.D., a neurologist and neurophysiologist at Hospital Santo António, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Portugal and an investigator for the NEURO-TTRansform study. Dr. Coelho presented data from the interim analysis at ISA.
"The promising results from NEURO-TTRansform show that eplontersen had a positive impact on disease progression and improved quality of life in a substantial number of patients. We are excited about the potential for delivering a new treatment option to patients living with this relentless and devastating disease," said Eugene Schneider, M.D., Ionis' executive vice president and chief clinical development officer.
Based on the study results, Ionis and AstraZeneca will seek regulatory approval for eplontersen for ATTRv-PN and plan to file a new drug application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this year.
As part of a global development and commercialization agreement with AstraZeneca, eplontersen is being jointly developed and commercialized by both companies in the U.S. and will be developed and commercialized in the rest of the world by AstraZeneca (with the exception of Latin America).
Eplontersen was granted Orphan Drug Designation in the U.S. It is also currently being evaluated in the Phase 3 CARDIO-TTRansform study for amyloid transthyretin cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a systemic, progressive and fatal condition that leads to progressive heart failure and death within four years from diagnosis.
About NEURO-TTRansform (NCT04136184)
NEURO-TTRansform is a global, open-label, randomized study evaluating the efficacy and safety of eplontersen in patients with hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy (ATTRv-PN). The study has enrolled adult patients with stage 1 or stage 2 polyneuropathy and will compare efficacy of eplontersen to the historical placebo arm from the TEGSEDI® (inotersen) NEURO-TTR registrational study that Ionis completed in 2017. The final primary endpoint analysis will be completed at week 66 and all patients will be followed until week 85 when they will have the option to transition into the open label extension study.
About Eplontersen
Eplontersen is an investigational antisense medicine that uses Ionis' advanced LIgand-Conjugated Antisense, or LICA, technology designed to inhibit the production of the transthyretin (TTR) protein at its source. Eplontersen, which is planned to be delivered to patients via a self-administered autoinjector, is in development to treat all types of ATTR, a systemic, progressive and fatal disease.
About Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis (ATTRv)
Hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRv) is a severe, progressive, and life-threatening disease caused by the abnormal formation of the TTR protein and aggregation of TTR amyloid deposits in various tissues and organs throughout the body, including in peripheral nerves, the heart and intestinal tract. The progressive accumulation of TTR amyloid deposits in these organs often leads to intractable peripheral sensorimotor neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, and/or cardiomyopathy, as well as other disease manifestations. Hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis causes significant morbidity and progressive decline in quality of life, severely impacting activities of daily living. The disease often progresses rapidly and can lead to premature death. The median survival is 4.7 years following diagnosis.
For more than 30 years, Ionis has been the leader in RNA-targeted therapy, pioneering new markets and changing standards of care with its novel antisense technology. Ionis currently has three marketed medicines and a premier late-stage pipeline highlighted by industry-leading cardiovascular and neurological franchises. Our scientific innovation began and continues with the knowledge that sick people depend on us, which fuels our vision of becoming a leading, fully integrated biotechnology company.
To learn more about Ionis, visit www.ionispharma.com and follow us on Twitter @ionispharma.
Ionis' Forward-looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements regarding Ionis' business and the therapeutic and commercial potential of Ionis' technologies, eplontersen and other products in development. Any statement describing Ionis' goals, expectations, financial or other projections, intentions or beliefs is a forward-looking statement and should be considered an at-risk statement. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including those related to the impact COVID-19 could have on our business, and including but not limited to, those related to our commercial products and the medicines in our pipeline, and particularly those inherent in the process of discovering, developing and commercializing medicines that are safe and effective for use as human therapeutics, and in the endeavor of building a business around such medicines. Ionis' forward-looking statements also involve assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove correct, could cause its results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Although Ionis' forward-looking statements reflect the good faith judgment of its management, these statements are based only on facts and factors currently known by Ionis. As a result, you are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These and other risks concerning Ionis' programs are described in additional detail in Ionis' annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2021, and the most recent Form 10-Q quarterly filing, which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these and other documents are available from the Company.
In this press release, unless the context requires otherwise, "Ionis," "Company," "we," "our," and "us" refers to Ionis Pharmaceuticals and its subsidiaries.
Ionis Pharmaceuticals® is a trademark of Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Police: New Orleans woman arrested in stabbings of 2 children; 1 dead, 1 critical
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) - New Orleans police said a 4-year-old girl died and a 2-year-old boy was left critically injured Sunday after they were stabbed by a distraught woman at their home in the Florida neighborhood of the city.
Detectives booked 31-year-old Janee Pedescleaux on second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and second-degree cruelty to a juvenile in connection with the double stabbing, which was reported at 11:17 a.m. at a home in the 3100 block of Law Street.
Police did not immediately confirm reports from neighbors that Pedescleaux was the children’s mother. Instead, the NOPD said, “The preliminary investigation indicates that this incident is guardian in nature.”
Surveillance video obtained by WVUE showed a man believed to be the children’s father arriving to the scene in a white pickup truck and running toward the house. Minutes later, the same man is seen rushing back to the truck with the injured children, with the older sibling stumbling and falling to the sidewalk, before getting up to run again.
In a more disturbing video – since deleted from Pedescleaux’s Instagram page – the woman faces the camera in a blood-stained tank top, sobbing, “I’m dying. My children is dead. I’m dying! I’m done with life!”
Neighbors who did not wish to be named told WVUE it was this social media post that alerted the father that his children were in grave danger or injured. When he arrived to the slightly elevated house, the man broke and climbed through a front window to rescue the children, taking them for hospital treatment himself.
Police said the girl died at the hospital, and that her younger brother was listed in critical condition.
A witness said Pedescleaux was arrested at the scene and taken away strapped to an ambulance gurney. The NOPD said she was booked into the Orleans Justice Center later Sunday.
NOPD child abuse detective Mario Bravo is heading the investigation. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Special Victims Section at (504) 658-5267 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111.
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Three seriously injured in central Kansas crash
OTTAWA CO., Kan. (WIBW) - Three people suffered what was believed to be serious injuries in a crash in Ottawa Co. Wednesday morning.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 7:45 a.m. along U-81 and Sunset Rd., in rural Delphos.
Officials say a 2005 Ford Focus was traveling west on Sunset Rd. when it failed to yield to a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban, which was northbound on U-81.
The driver of the Ford Focus, Nancy Gisi, 56, of Miltonvale, and her passenger, Jennifer Gavin, 30, of Miltonvale, both sustained suspected serious injuries and were taken to Salina Regional Health Center.
The driver of the Surburban, Curtis Bethea II, 35, of Newton, also was believed to be seriously injured and taken to the same hospital.
KHP says everyone involved in the accident were wearing seatbelts.
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BETHESDA, Md., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clark Construction team delivering the P-114 Medical Center Addition and Alteration at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland reached a significant milestone with the completion of structural concrete on the medical campus's new 575,000-square-foot healthcare facility (Building C).
Members of the Clark team joined representatives from the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Medical Facilities Program Office (MFPO), Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Command (WRNMMC), and the project's craftworkers on Friday to commemorate the milestone with a topping out celebration. Over the last year, crews have poured 35,276 cubic yards of concrete to bring Building C to full height.
The P-114 Medical Center Addition and Alteration project is being completed in phases to allow the hospital to remain fully operational during construction. Phase 1 started in the first quarter of 2020 with interior demolition and once complete will consist of 47,000 square feet of medical office space accompanied with 4 new MRI rooms. Then, in May 2020, the Clark team demolished three buildings to make way for the new 575,000-square-foot healthcare building.
Phase 2 is scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2024 with two additional buildings being demolished to make space for 38,000 square feet of medical office space, an auditorium that can seat 318 people, as well as a chapel large enough to seat 104 people.
The project is slated to complete in spring 2027.
For more than a century, Clark Construction Group has been transforming the ideas and visions of its clients into world-class projects that make the United States a stronger, safer place. As one of the nation's largest asset creators, Clark has offices strategically located across the country to serve the needs of its clients. For more information, visit www.clarkconstruction.com.
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Bombardier to headquarter U.S. operations in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Bombardier announced on Tuesday that Wichita will be the home of its U.S. headquarters.
The aviation manufacturer cited a skilled workforce, along with the Wichita Service Center and its “world-class” Flight Test Center programs for its decision.
Bombardier signed a contract to provide the U.S. Air Force with six business jets for its Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program. The aircraft will be modified and serviced in Wichita as a part of the Bombardier Defense. The company announced there are 500 job openings available across the U.S. with 200 of them in Wichita.
Bombardier will establish a scholarship at Wichita State University to promote a future workforce in aviation.
Gov. Laura Kelly, Lt. Governor David Toland, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, Rep. Ron Estes, District 4; and Eric Martel, CEO of Bombardier, were in attendance for Tuesday’s announcement.
Bombardier Defense Vice President Steve Patrick said locating the company’s headquarters in Wichita “just makes sense.”
“Really, it’s the people. It’s the people, the history, the experience, the talent, the flexibility,” he said. “The sort of work we have been doing at Bombardier in Wichita for the last 30 years is perfect for (the) defense market. It really allows us that agility, that responsiveness.”
Sen. Moran touted Wichita and Kansas for being a perfect fit for companies like Bombardier.
“This is a special place. And I sometimes think Kansans don’t recognize it, but the assets we have in space, in defense, and in commercial aircraft exceed every place else in the world,” he said.
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SINGAPORE, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Multichain, a leading protocol among cross-chain token and NFT transfer service providers released a whitepaper that outlines the details of anyCall - one of the most anticipated cross-chain products of 2022.
anyCall will lay down an infrastructure to be used by blockchains and Dapps to facilitate generic cross-chain communication. Primitive cross-chain technologies are limited to cross-chain token transfers, but anyCall can transfer arbitrary information across supported chains. The messages through anyCall are secured by Multichain's SMPC nodes, which already secure assets worth billions of dollars.
anyCall is the road to a real multi-chain ecosystem
anyCall opens endless possibilities. anyCall enabled multi-chain Dapps can process cross-chain contract calls that will allow users to access its features on all chains within a single transaction, which means a cleaner UI/UX and no need to access multiple bridges with complicated steps.
Curve.fi is one of the first Dapps to deploy anyCall, which streamlines reward distribution with cross-chain gauges that communicate across supported chains in real time to offer fair and accurate rewards to Curve users.
Web3 is amid an evolution in Dapp design. Dapps of the future will support cross-chain messaging natively, which will end primitive issues like Dapp cloning and liquidity fragmentation.
anyCall has already been deployed on eleven prominent blockchains and has been integrated by renowned Dapps like Curve.fi and Hundred finance, and more will soon follow. The multi-chain ecosystem is inevitable, the Dapps that do not adapt to this market shift will soon be replaced by new ones. anyCall is at the forefront of this evolution.
About Multichain
Multichain, born as Anyswap on the 20th of July 2020, is positioned as a fully decentralized Cross-Chain Router Protocol (CRP), an infrastructure supporting a multi-chain ecosystem. Multichain envisions to be the ultimate router for web3. It has taken an absolute leading position in the cross-chain industry in terms of its rapidly expanding ecosystem map (59 supported chains and nearly 3,000 bridges), large DAU number, and great product and technology development.
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(NEXSTAR) — Ah-choo! Does spring have you sneezing, wheezing or congested? Where you live may be making your allergies worse.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America recently ranked the 100 most-populated metropolitan areas on how challenging it is for seasonal allergy sufferers who live there. The foundation used 2019 U.S. Census Bureau data, pollen scores, over-the-counter allergy medicine sales and estimates of allergy-specific health care access.
AAFA’s 2022 Allergy Capitals list shows the states with the highest number of “challenging” seasonal allergy cities are Connecticut, Texas and New York — which have three cities each. Florida, Pennsylvania and South Carolina come in second with two cities each.
Find the full list below and decide if it’s time to move!
Most challenging cities
- Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Wichita, Kansas
- McAllen, Texas
- Richmond, Virginia
- San Antonio, Texas
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Buffalo, New York
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Albany, New York
- Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Springfield, Massachussetts
- Dayton, Ohio
- Columbia, South Carolina
- El Paso, Texas
- Syracuse, New York
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Miami, Florida
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Greenville, South Carolina
What’s the deal with Scranton? AAFA explains Scranton is the top seasonal allergy offender year-round, for both spring and fall allergies due to higher-than-average pollen levels and having fewer board-certified allergists/immunologists in the area.
‘Average’ seasonal allergy cities (26-75)
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Riverside, California
- Dallas, Texas
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Poughkeepsie, New York
- Houston, Texas
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Toledo, Ohio
- Lakeland, Florida
- Daytona Beach, Florida
- Columbus, Ohio
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Orlando, Florida
- Sarasota, Florida
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Tuscon, Arizona
- Cape Coral, Florida
- Palm Bay, Florida
- Akron, Ohio
- Oxnard, California
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Worcester, Massachusetts
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Tampa, Florida
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Augusta, Georgia
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Rochester, New York
- Detroit, Michigan
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Los Angeles, California
- New York, New York
- Austin, Texas
- Chicago, Illinois
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Boston, Massachusetts
‘Better than average’ seasonal allergy cities (76-100)
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Spokane, Washington
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Ogden, Utah
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Boise, Idaho
- Bakersfield, California
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Stockton, California
- Madison, Wisconsin
- San Diego, California
- Washington, D.C.
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Fresno, California
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Provo, Utah
- Denver, Colorado
- Sacramento, California
- Portland, Oregon
- San Jose, California
- San Francisco, California
- Durham, North Carolina
- Seattle, Washington
California contains the most “better than average” seasonal allergy cities on the list. The AAFA notes pollen count estimates are “limited” in Alaska and Hawaii and aren’t included.
Pollen allergy (spring) season usually begins around early February and continues through early summer, depending where you live. But a study published in the Nature Communications academic journal last month indicates the season could become even longer due to climate change. Researchers estimate the season could begin up to 40 days earlier than it does now and pollen concentrations even higher — all contributing to worse allergy seasons overall. | https://cw33.com/news/this-city-is-the-worst-for-allergies-in-texas/ | 2022-04-06T00:23:51Z |
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) ("AGNC" or the "Company") announced today that Peter Federico, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 13, 2022 at 12:00 pm ET. The live webcast of the presentation will be available on the AGNC website in the Investor Relations section at https://ir.agnc.com. A replay of the presentation will be available shortly after the event.
For further information or questions, please contact Investor Relations at (301) 968-9300 or IR@AGNC.com.
ABOUT AGNC INVESTMENT CORP.
AGNC Investment Corp. is an internally-managed real estate investment trust that invests primarily in residential mortgage-backed securities for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise or a U.S. Government agency. For further information, please refer to www.AGNC.com.
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FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Qatar Airways today finalized an order for 25 737 MAX airplanes, providing the flag carrier's short- and medium-haul fleet with improved economics, fuel efficiency and sustainable operations. Company leaders announced the order for the 737-10, Boeing's largest and most efficient single-aisle jet, in a signing ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow.
"We are honored that Qatar Airways has decided to add Boeing's single-aisle family to its fleet, deepening our relationship with this world-class airline," said Stan Deal, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO. "The 737-10 is ideally suited for Qatar Airways' regional network and will provide the carrier with the most capable, most fuel-efficient airplane in its class."
Seating up to 230 passengers with a range of 3,300 nautical miles, the 737-10 is the largest airplane in the 737 MAX family, offering greater fuel efficiency and the best per-seat economics of any single-aisle airplane in the industry. The jet can cover 99% of the world's single-aisle routes.
In January, Boeing and Qatar Airways announced a Memorandum of Understanding for 737 MAX airplanes at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. In addition, the airline became the global launch customer for the new 777-8 Freighter, with an order for up to 50 freighters.
Qatar Airways operates more than 120 Boeing airplanes including 777 and 787 passenger jets along with 747 and 777 freighters.
A multi-award winning airline, Qatar Airways was announced as the 'Airline of the Year' at the 2021 Skytrax World Airline Awards. It was also named 'World's Best Business Class', 'World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge', 'World's Best Business Class Airline Seat', 'World's Best Business Class Onboard Catering' and 'Best Airline in the Middle East'. The airline continues to stand alone at the top of the industry having won the main prize for an unprecedented sixth time (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021).
Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 150 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, currently named 'Airport of the Year' by Skytrax World Airport Awards 2022.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at boeing.com/careers.
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Due to high demand, the independent company is offering more Country Intensive voyages, as well as a new video series diving into local life and an expanded partnership with PerryGolf
MIAMI, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Azamara – the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences – is pleased to unveil 84 Europe itineraries across its four-ship fleet for 2024. Of the 84 new itineraries, 53 are Country Intensive voyages with over 50% of port calls being a late night or overnight, allowing guests ample time to dive deeper into the local culture and hidden gems of an individual country. On September 9, the cruise line will also launch a brand-new video series, 'Lens of a Local,' allowing guests to get an exclusive look into the immersive excursions that can be experienced from a local's perspective on an Azamara voyage.
"Our Country Intensive voyages have continually proven to be a guest favorite with increased bookings throughout 2022, so we are pleased to offer even more options for our guests to discover all these incredible European countries have to offer," says Carol Cabezas, President of Azamara. "With unique new ports and plenty of late stays and overnights, we encourage guests to explore each destination at their own pace and travel off the beaten path, and our new 'Lens of a Local' video series can help our guests get immersed even before they board the ship."
'Lens of a Local' is designed to 'Change the Way you Sea,' allowing travelers to dive even deeper into some of the destinations included in Azamara's 2024 European sailings. This exclusive series tells the stories of local artisans around the globe, providing unique insight into their traditions and crafts which Azamara guests can partake in through the cruise line's immersive shore excursions. The video series will inspire guests with unique shore experiences both prior to sailing and following their travels to relive the memories after returning home. 'Lens of a Local' will feature firsthand accounts from a gondolier in Venice, Greek dancers in Crete, and a perfumer in Florence, to name a few, and will debut on Azamara's social channels with the first three episodes to be released on September 9, September 23, and October 7.
2024 Europe Itineraries
Azamara's 2024 European itineraries will feature stops in unique ports including:
- Taranto, Italy: A maiden port for Azamara, this historic spot tucked away in the Puglia region is often referred to as the capital of the ancient Magna Grecia and is home to the Ilva steelworks, one of the largest in Europe.
- Hamburg, Germany: After many years of absence, Azamara returns to this seafaring hub is known as "the gateway to the world" and offers incredible entertainment at the famous Elbphilharmonie, stunning architecture, and bustling nightlife.
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Azamara has only visited this vibrant port once before and will return to offer travelers the opportunity to explore the city's multi-cultural cuisine, stunning Red Sea shores, one-of-a-kind coral reefs, and more.
- Trollfjord, Norway: Being the largest ships able to navigate this narrow fjord, Azamara's fleet offers the rare opportunity to visit this natural wonder, surrounded by steep-sided mountains and steeped in history. The unspoiled environment is a thriving habitat for various species of birds and sea animals.
- Edinburgh (Leith), Scotland: Azamara will visit Scotland's capital during the annual Military Tattoo, allowing travelers to witness this special series of military tattoos performed by British Armed Forces, Commonwealth and international military bands, and artistic performance teams on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle.
Specialty Golf Voyages
Azamara is also expanding the company's longtime exclusive partnership with leading provider of international golf tours, PerryGolf, to offer the most worldwide golf sailings yet, with over 15 departures available to book in 2024. Highlights include:
- Azamara Quest's 12-Night British Isles Intensive Golf Voyage & The 152nd Open at Royal Troon: Beginning in Dublin, Ireland and concluding in Edinburgh, Scotland, this itinerary is beautifully balanced with famous city experiences like Liverpool, Belfast, Glasgow and Dundee plus exceptional golf at world renowned and highly revered venues around the British Isles such as Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, Royal Dornoch, Royal County Down & Royal Portrush. Guests will also have the opportunity to attend the final two days of The 152nd Open at Royal Troon with PerryGolf.
- Azamara Pursuit's 12-Night South Africa Intensive Voyage: This Country Intensive voyage allows guests to see more of South Africa's vibrant ports, exotic safaris, golden beaches, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Guests have the option to play five rounds of golf at East London Golf Club, one of South Africa's favorite championship venues for decades; Pearl Valley, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course set in the famous Franschhoek Wine region; and more.
- Azamara Journey's 16-Night New Zealand & Australia Voyage: Travelers will discover natural wonders, Indigenous cultures, and extraordinary wildlife on this journey from New Zealand to Australia, sailing through the spectacular Milford Sound. PerryGolf offers six rounds of golf at some of the most renowned courses in the region, including the #1 course in New Zealand, Cape Kidnappers, as well as the second oldest course in New Zealand, Christchurch Golf Club.
- Azamara Quest's 9-Night Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil Voyage: Beginning in beautiful Buenos Aires and concluding with an overnight in spirited Rio De Janeiro, this sailing includes a round of golf at the Olympic Golf Course in Rio, site of golf's 2016 return to the Olympic Games. Travelers can also add on a post-voyage land program to visit the awe-inspiring Iguazu Falls from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides.
Azamara guests can take advantage of the Early Booking Bonus with the 2024 European sailings. This recently debuted offer includes 20% off select 2024 European voyages, a $300 Onboard Credit, unlimited Wi-Fi for one device, and a Premium Beverage Package. For more information, please visit www.azamara.com.
About Azamara:
Azamara is an upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences. With a fleet of four intimate-style ships, Azamara Journey®, Azamara Quest®, Azamara Pursuit®, and its latest ship, Azamara Onward, the cruise line allows travelers to reach marquee ports around the world and dock in smaller, hidden gem destinations. Azamara aims to Change the Way You Sea, through its commitment to creating immersive experiences for guests through longer stays, more overnights and night touring for a deeper and more meaningful travel experience. Guests can experience an intimate hotel at sea with inclusive amenities such as gratuities, select beverages, cultural events and can take advantage of exclusive loyalty membership benefits through the Azamara Circle Program. For more information visit www.azamara.com.
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Democrats delay primary order decision until after 2022 vote
By WILL WEISSERT
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic Party is delaying a decision on potentially reordering its primary calendar for the 2024 presidential election until after November’s midterm elections. The Democratic National Committee’s rules committee had planned to decide during meetings in Washington set to begin next week. The question is whether to recommend that presidential voting should continue to begin with Iowa and New Hampshire. Some party leaders and activists say more diverse states should move up, including the current No. 3 and No. 4 states, Nevada and South Carolina. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/07/30/democrats-delay-primary-order-decision-until-after-2022-vote/ | 2022-07-31T02:59:20Z |
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A company is recalling some of its gluten-free cookie dough because it could have traces of gluten, according to a release.
Sweet Loren’s of New York is recalling “one lot code” of its Sugar Cookie Dough 12oz, according to the FDA.
The recalled cookie dough was “distributed in FL, LA, MA, NY, NJ, SC, NC, OR, UT, IL, TX, GA, CA, CO, WA, IN, PA, MD, DC, TN, AL, MI, OH, DC, KY, AR, AK” in grocery stores, the release stated.
The affected cookie dough has Lot Code AF22 115 and a Best by Date of Dec. 1, 2022.
The Food and Drug Administration said the issue was found through in-house product testing, and the “oat flour used was determined to have traces of gluten.”
Anyone who is allergic or severely sensitive to gluten could have a reaction if they eat any of this product, according to a statement.
Officials said that no illnesses have been reported, and no other lots of Sweet Loren’s Sugar Cookie Dough are impacted by the recall.
Anyone who bought the affected cookie dough should return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund, according to the FDA.
If you have any questions, you can contact the company at 1(855) 496-0532 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time or email QA@sweetlorens.com. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/gluten-free-cookie-dough-recalled-over-possible-gluten-traces/ | 2022-07-19T16:24:42Z |
- Kong Studios moves its HQ to Santa Monica CA, a hub city for renowned game companies such as Naughty Dog, Respawn Entertainment and Infinity Ward.
- In August 2021, US-based game developer Kong Studios raised $62M USD through Series B financing, instantly earned 'unicorn' status and is now focusing on developing a Triple A (AAA) title for its next project.
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S Game developer, Kong Studios Inc (Kong Studios), moved its headquarters from Nevada to Santa Monica, California. Santa Monica is a hub city for many renowned game development companies such as Naughty Dog, Respawn Entertainment and Infinity Ward. Kong Studios plans to ramp up development for its next triple A (AAA) title.
Kong Studios released its first game 'Dungeon Link', a mobile puzzle RPG, in 2015 and released the second game titled 'Guardian Tales', a mobile adventure RPG in 2020. Guardian Tales is a highly polished game, featuring a well-written story line, and various characters expressed with detailed pixel-art graphics. Guardian Tales made its global grand launch in U.S, Europe, Korea and 230 other nations at the end of July 2020. In 2021, the game also began its services in China and Japan.
After its release, the game received continuous praise from global users. Guardian Tales achieved $216M USD in sales and a total of 25M downloads only after a year of release. In August 2021, Kong Studios closed a $62M USD Series B financing round and instantly became a 'unicorn' status company valued at $1B USD.
The success Kong Studios had in the Japanese gaming market right after Series B financing is evaluated as being in a league of its own. In October 2021, Kong Studios self-published and began service in Japan through its Japanese branch. Within 2 days of launch, Guardian Tales became the most downloaded game for 2 consecutive weeks in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for the free-to-download category.
Guardian Tales not only achieved 1st place for sales in the Google Play Store and 3rd for sales in the Apple App Store but was also featured on 'Apple-Featured' which evaluates games based on excellence of quality. The game had successfully launched in the Japanese market, which is considered to be the home of sub-culture games. The feats Guardian Tales made in Japan lead to success in sales as well. After the first quarter of 2022, total sales passed $350M USD and the company is showing steady growth in the global market.
Kong Studios is planning to use its steady growth as a base to expand HQ's role. It plans to expand its IP (Intellectual Property) and related businesses in various areas. Unlike the 2D graphics based games it previously released, Kong Studios is planning to focus on developing a 3D open world sandbox game for the next title. Staff from Kong Studios stated: "HQ's move to Santa Monica is a significant start for Kong Studios Inc. It signifies growth of our company into one capable of developing a triple A (AAA) title. We are planning to actively hire professionals continuously to focus on developing our future title. Anyone prepared to develop a truly special game is always welcome."
Meanwhile, Kong Studios will start the collaboration event with the famous Japanese Anime, 'Slayers NEXT' in Japan for 4 weeks in May. The collaboration event was previously held in February for the global and Korean markets.
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Canada’s horrific knife rampage over as last suspect dies
ROSTHERN, Saskatchewan (AP) — The last suspect in a horrific stabbing rampage that killed 10 and wounded 18 in western Canada is dead following his capture, and police hope the stunning end to a gripping hunt that stretched into a fourth day will bring some peace to victims’ families.
One official said Myles Sanderson, 32, died from self-inflicted injuries Wednesday after police forced the stolen car he was driving off a highway in Saskatchewan. Other officials declined to discuss how he died, but expressed relief the final suspected killer was no longer on the loose.
“This evening our province is breathing a collective sigh of relief,” Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, commander of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Saskatchewan, said at a news conference Wednesday night.
The other suspect, Sanderson’s 30-year-old brother, Damien Sanderson, was found dead Monday near the scene of the bloody knife attacks inside and around the James Smith Cree First Nation reserve early Sunday. Both men were residents of the Indigenous reserve.
Blackmore said Myles Sanderson was cornered as police units responded to a report of a stolen vehicle being driven by a man armed with a knife. She said officers forced Sanderson’s vehicle off the road and into a ditch. He was detained and a knife was found inside the vehicle, she said.
Sanderson went into medical distress while in custody, Blackmore said. She said CPR was attempted on him before an ambulance arrived, and emergency medical personnel then took him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
“All life saving measures that we are capable of were taken at that time,” she said.
Blackmore gave no details on the cause of death. “I can’t speak to the specific manner of death,” she said.
But an official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, earlier said Sanderson died of self-inflicted injuries, without giving any further details.
Video and photos from the scene showed a white SUV off to the side of the road with police cars all around. Air bags had deployed in the SUV. Some photos and video taken from a distance appeared to show Sanderson being frisked.
An independent investigation by members of Saskatchewan’s Serious Incident Response Team went to the arrest site and will review Sanderson’s death and police conduct.
The federal public safety minister, Marco Mendicino, also stressed that the events will be investigated.
“You have questions. We have questions,” he told reporters during a Cabinet retreat in Vancouver, British Columbia, adding: “There will be two levels of police who will be investigating the circumstances of Myles Sanderson’s death.”
His death came two days after the body of Damien Sanderson was found in a field near the scene of the knife rampage. Police are investigating whether Myles Sanderson killed his brother.
Blackmore said that with both men dead, authorities will find it hard to figure out what set off the rampage.
“Now that Myles is deceased we may never have an understanding of that motivation,” she said.
But she said she hoped the families of the stabbing victims will find some comfort that neither of the Sandersons remains a threat.
“I hope that this brings them closure. I hope they can rest easy knowing that Myles Sanderson is no longer a threat to them.”
Some family members of the victims arrived at the scene Wednesday, including Brian Burns, whose wife and son were killed.
“Now we can start to heal. The healing begins today, now,” he said.
The stabbings raised questions of why Myles Sanderson — an ex-con with 59 convictions and a long history of shocking violence — was out on the streets in the first place.
He was released by a parole board in February while serving a sentence of over four years on charges that included assault and robbery. But he had been wanted by police since May, apparently for violating the terms of his release, though the details were not immediately clear.
His long and lurid rap sheet also showed that seven years ago, he attacked and stabbed one of the victims killed in Sunday’s stabbings, according to court records.
Mendicino, the public safety minister, has said there will be an investigation into the parole board’s assessment of Sanderson.
“I want to know the reasons behind the decision” to release him, Mendicino said. “I’m extremely concerned with what occurred here. A community has been left reeling.”
The Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service said nine of those killed were from the James Smith Cree Nation: Thomas Burns, 23; Carol Burns, 46; Gregory Burns, 28; Lydia Gloria Burns, 61; Bonnie Burns, 48; Earl Burns, 66; Lana Head, 49; Christian Head, 54; and Robert Sanderson, 49. The other victim was from Weldon, 78-year-old Wesley Patterson.
Authorities would not say if the victims might be related.
Mark Arcand said his half sister Bonnie and her son Gregory were killed.
“Her son was lying there already deceased. My sister went out and tried to help her son, and she was stabbed two times, and she died right beside him,” he said. “Right outside of her home she was killed by senseless acts. She was protecting her son. She was protecting three little boys. This is why she is a hero.”
Arcand rushed to the reserve the morning of the rampage. After that, he said, “I woke up in the middle of the night just screaming and yelling. What I saw that day I can’t get out of my head.”
As for what set off the violence, Arcand said: “We’re all looking for those same answers. We don’t know what happened. Maybe we’ll never know. That’s the hardest part of this.”
Court documents said Sanderson attacked his in-laws Earl Burns and Joyce Burns in 2015, knifing Earl Burns repeatedly and wounding Joyce Burns. He later pleaded guilty to assault and threatening Earl Burns’ life.
Many of Sanderson’s crimes were committed when he was intoxicated, according to court records. He told parole officials at one point that substance use made him out of his mind. Records showed he repeatedly violated court orders barring him from drinking or using drugs.
Many of Canada’s Indigenous communities are plagued by drugs and alcohol.
Myles Sanderson’s childhood was marked by violence, neglect and substance abuse, court records show. Sanderson, who is Indigenous and was raised on the Cree reserve, population 1,900, started drinking and smoking marijuana at around 12, and cocaine followed soon after.
In 2017, he barged into his ex-girlfriend’s home, punched a hole in the door of a bathroom while his two children were hiding in a bathtub and threw a cement block at a vehicle parked outside, according to parole documents.
He got into a fight a few days later at a store, threatening to kill an employee and burn down his parents’ home, documents said.
That November he threatened an accomplice into robbing a fast-food restaurant by clubbing him with a gun and stomping on his head. He then stood watch during the holdup.
In 2018, he stabbed two men with a fork while drinking and beat someone unconscious.
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Associated Press writer Heather Hollingsworth in Kansas City contributed to this report.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Deputies protecting Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruzhad to pull him aside and surround him Tuesday after a member of a jury pool mouthed possible threats toward him and caused others to become “excited,” leading them to fear a potential brawl, officials said.
A 70-member pool of potential jurors was filing into the courtroom and taking their seats when one of the first to enter, a man in his 30s, began “mouthing expletives” toward Cruz, Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer said. Cruz, 23, is facing a possible death sentence for murdering 17 at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018.
Bailiffs moved in quickly to remove the man, who shook his head vigorously and muttered “that’s horrible” repeatedly as he walked past reporters seated toward the back of the courtroom.
At this point, several other jurors became “excited” and were saying something that could not be heard, Scherer said. The first man then started looking back over his shoulder toward Cruz. The half-dozen armed deputies who always stand just behind Cruz then grabbed and surrounded him, fearing that the first juror was about to run toward them and would be joined by others.
“The sheriff’s office observed all of that and determined they needed to protect Mr. Cruz,” Scherer said.
“One instigates and then there are many followers,” explained Broward Sheriff’s Capt. Osvaldo Tianga, the head of courthouse security.
Melisa McNeill, Cruz’s lead public defender, told Scherer she understands that the deputies’ first priority is to protect Cruz and everyone in the courtroom but didn’t realize that would require him being physically moved.
“I appreciate that is the job. I am not challenging” their actions, McNeill said. But she wondered if the deputies could simply stand between Cruz and the threat if something similar happens again.
Tianga said each situation is different, but he would consider her suggestion.
Cruz pleaded guilty in October. A 12-member, eight-alternate jury is being selected in a two-month, three-step process to decide whether he receives a death sentence or life in prison without parole. More than 1,800 jurors have come through the courtroom, mostly without incident since the process began April 4.
One panel of 60 had to be dismissed on April 12 after eight became obviously emotional upon seeing Cruz, possibly influencing the others. About a dozen others have been quietly removed from various panels because they started crying.
The panels are not told they are being brought up as potential Cruz jurors, although it is widely known throughout South Florida that the process has started. At this point, the potential jurors are only being asked if they could serve from June through September, the trial’s expected length. Those who can will be brought back next month for further questioning.
Tuesday had been a boring, routine day. It was a marked difference from Monday when Scherer announced she was dismissing 250 potential jurors who had passed initial screening because of a possible error she made and starting the selection process over. Two panels of 70 had been brought through with no significant incidents. A few potential jurors had been quietly taken out for crying.
But that changed as the first panel after lunch was brought in. With most eyes focused on the jurors filing in, Cruz’s attorneys got the attention of the bailiffs, pointing them to Juror No. 19. They moved in to remove him, starting the sequence that led to Cruz being pulled aside for protection.
After he left the courtroom, the man told deputies that he wasn’t trying to cause problems but was emotional and wanted to curse out Cruz, using an obscenity to make his point, according to a reporter who was in the hallway.
Inside the courtroom, Scherer and the attorneys quickly conferred and the judge then dismissed the entire panel, who she said became “belligerent” as they waited for the elevator to take them back to the lobby and “got mouthy” toward deputies.
The juror who started it all told the deputies that they — or perhaps the system — had traumatized the potential jurors, according to the reporter.
Scherer said deputies followed the group out of the courthouse to make sure they didn’t say anything to prospective jurors waiting to be brought to her courtroom.
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NEW YORK, April 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Rivian Automotive, Inc. ("Rivian" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: RIVN). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Rivian and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On or around November 10, 2021, Rivian conducted its initial public offering ("IPO") of 153 million shares priced at $78.00 per share. Unbeknownst to investors, the Registration Statement failed to disclose, among other things, that the Company's electric vehicles were underpriced to such a degree that Rivian would have to raise prices shortly after the IPO and that these price increases would tarnish Rivian's reputation as a trustworthy and transparent company and would put a significant number of the existing backlog of 55,400 preorders along with future preorders in jeopardy of cancellation. Since the IPO, Rivian's stock price has closed as low as $42.21 per share, down nearly 46% from the $78.00 offering price.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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BENSALEM, Pa., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Playstudios, Inc. ("Playstudios" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MYPS).
Class Period: June 22, 2021 – March 1, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 7, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Playstudios investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that it was having significant problems with Kingdom Boss, would not be releasing Kingdom Boss as expected, and had not revised its financial projections to account for the issues with Kingdom Boss, and 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.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As NASA moves forward with plans to send astronauts to the Moon under Artemis missions to prepare for human exploration of Mars, the agency is calling on U.S. industry, academia, international communities, and other stakeholders to provide input on its deep space exploration objectives.
NASA released a draft set of high-level objectives Tuesday, May 17, identifying 50 points falling under four overarching categories of exploration, including transportation and habitation; Moon and Mars infrastructure; operations; and science. Comments are due to the agency by close of business on Tuesday, May 31.
"The feedback we receive on the objectives we have identified will inform our exploration plans at the Moon and Mars for the next 20 years," said Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy. "We're looking within NASA and to external stakeholders to help us fine-tune these objectives and be as transparent as possible throughout our process. With this approach, we will find potential gaps in our architecture as well as areas where our goals align with those from industry and international partners for future collaboration."
At this time, no formal request for information or other procurement activity is anticipated for this effort, which is managed by a team in the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
"These objectives will move us toward our first analog Mars mission with crew in space and prepare us for the first human mission to the surface of the Red Planet," said Jim Free, associate administrator for the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate. "After reviewing feedback on the objectives, we will work with our partners to discuss input and finalize our framework this fall."
The agency will host two stakeholder workshops to discuss feedback on the draft objectives. The first is planned for June with partners from American industry and academia, who will be invited based on NASA's interest in their feedback to the objectives, followed by a second workshop in July with international organizations.
Comments are also being solicited from the NASA workforce to contribute to the updated objectives through internal agency processes.
The agency is inviting broad input to its objectives from various stakeholders and identify collaboration opportunities, technology needs, and areas of scientific importance while pinpointing potential gaps and risks to its Moon to Mars architecture. Ultimately, through this cooperative and resilient objectives-focused approach, the agency aims to integrate with partner efforts, reduce the overall costs to the American taxpayer, and better adjust to changes in funding.
A list of the full 50 objectives and a glossary is available online at:
Public comments are being accepted online until May 31 at:
https://socialforms.nasa.gov/m2m-objectives
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The White House summoned China's ambassador on Thursday to condemn China's "irresponsible" military activities near Taiwan as tensions continue to escalate in the region following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island this week.
"After China's actions overnight, we summoned PRC Ambassador Qin Gang to the White House to demarche him about the PRC's provocative actions. We condemned the PRC's military actions, which are irresponsible, at odds with our long-standing goal of maintaining peace and stability and across the Taiwan Strait," National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby said in a statement to CNN.
The decision to summon Qin came after days of warnings to China not to escalate tensions in the region following the speaker's visit to the self-governing island, which the Chinese Communist Party regards as its territory despite having never controlled it. It represents a shift from the White House's attitude about the trip before it occurred, when officials privately tried to warn Pelosi over the possible consequences of the visit and how it could harm US-China relations. The meeting was first reported by The Washington Post.
In the days since Pelosi left Taiwan, China has taken multiple bellicose steps, both diplomatically and militarily.
On the diplomatic front, Beijing is sanctioning Pelosi and her immediate family and said Friday it would suspend cooperation with Washington on several issues, including combating the climate crisis.
The pause in climate talks between the US and China is symbolically significant for the two nations' bilateral relationship because the climate crisis was one of the few areas the US and China had continued to cooperate on in recent years, even during times of heightened geopolitical tensions.
The US and China announced in Glasgow last year a bilateral agreement to cooperate on the climate crisis, widely seen as a progressive step that would allow China to work on key issues -- like reducing methane emissions -- without having to join global agreements that it had shown resistance to. The nations' climate representatives had been in regular communication to build on that agreement.
Taiwan's defense ministry said Chinese warships and aircraft conducted drills in waters around the island and that Chinese forces crossed the median line -- the halfway point between the island and mainland China -- in a move the ministry called a "highly provocative act."
Two Chinese drones also flew close to Japan on Thursday, prompting the country's Air Self-Defense Force to scramble fighter jets in response, according to a statement from Tokyo's Ministry of Defense.
Kirby said the White House told Qin the US does not want a crisis in the region and reiterated there has been no change to the US' "One China" policy and that Washington recognizes the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government of China.
"We also made clear that the United States is prepared for what Beijing chooses to do. We will not seek and do not want a crisis. At the same time, we will not be deterred from operating in the seas and skies of the Western Pacific, consistent with international law, as we have for decades -- supporting Taiwan and defending a free and open Indo-Pacific," Kirby said in the statement.
NSC Coordinator for Indo Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell met with Qin, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters on Friday that the US has repeatedly conveyed to China that "we do not seek and will not provoke a crisis." He called China's recent actions "provocative" and "a significant escalation."
The speaker's visit, he said, was "peaceful" and "there is no justification for this extreme, disproportionate and escalatory military response."
Pelosi, a California Democrat, said the visit -- the first time a US House speaker had visited Taiwan in 25 years -- was intended to make it "unequivocally clear" that the United States would "not abandon" Taipei.
It came at a low point in US-China relations and despite warnings from the Biden administration against a visit to the democratically governed island.
The US maintains close unofficial ties with Taiwan, and is bound by law to provide Taiwan with defensive arms. But it remains deliberately vague on whether it would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion, a policy known as "strategic ambiguity."
The US postponed a long planned missile test because of China's angry reaction to Pelosi's trip. A US official told CNN that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed the Department of Defense to postpone the test flight of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile after China launched military exercises.
This story has been updated with additional information.
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Achieves cumulative utilities cost avoidance of S$320 million through reduction in carbon emissions, energy and water intensities
SINGAPORE, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) has elevated its commitment to sustainability by aiming to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050. To realise this commitment, CLI aims to reduce its absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46%, up from 28%, by 2030 from a 2019 base year. These new targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative[1] (SBTi) to limit global warming to 1.5°C, in accordance with the goals of the Paris Agreement[2]. CapitaLand is one of the few Singapore-based companies to have SBTi-approved carbon targets aligned to the 1.5°C scenario for its extensive global operations.
The new Net Zero commitment builds on existing sustainability targets outlined in CapitaLand's 2030 Sustainability Master Plan[3] unveiled in October 2020. This includes accelerating the transition to a low-carbon business, improving water conservation and resilience, and enabling a circular economy.
CLI announced its Net Zero commitment today in tandem with the publication of its 13th Global Sustainability Report which covers its 2021 sustainability performance. CLI is on track to attain its Net Zero commitment as well as its 2030 Sustainability Master Plan targets.
Mr Lee Chee Koon, Group Chief Executive Officer, CLI, said: "Sustainability is at the core of everything we do, and science-based climate action is imperative. We are cognisant of our responsibility to not only contribute to Singapore's Net Zero carbon goals, but also transition to a low-carbon business in the communities we operate in across the world. Achieving our new ambition to attain Net Zero by 2050 requires a myriad of initiatives and we will continue to regularly report our sustainability performance and impact. CapitaLand's sustainability journey started over 20 years ago and today, we are well-recognised as a global sustainability leader in the real estate industry. We appreciate the trust and support from our stakeholders as we continue to do good and do right, as we do well."
Ms Lynette Leong, Chief Sustainability Officer, CLI said: "In our pathway to Net Zero, we have integrated environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and the targets in our 2030 Sustainability Master Plan into CLI's investment, procurement and operational processes. We pioneered a proprietary return-on-sustainability metric that includes interest rate savings from our sustainability-linked loans and utilities cost avoidance to measure the value created through our sustainability efforts. The interest savings, together with the S$50 million CapitaLand Innovation Fund, back the test-bedding and implementation of new sustainability-related technologies sourced globally through our annual CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge (CSXC) and other ground-up initiatives, and which in turn accelerate the achievement of our sustainability targets. To further demonstrate our commitment, sustainability and climate-related performance targets are also linked to our senior management's remuneration."
CLI's carbon mitigation strategy towards Net Zero by 2050 is prioritised as such:
- Reducing energy use and improving energy efficiencies through innovative building designs and engineering solutions. This includes optimising and upgrading key building systems to lower on-site electricity consumption. CLI will also source for groundbreaking sustainability technologies globally through the CSXC.
- Intensifying its deployment and use of on-site renewable energy where feasible.
- Purchasing green power in markets where legislation allows for it.
- Using renewable energy certificates only as a last resort.
CLI's Sustainability Report Highlights
CLI's 2021 Global Sustainability Report details its journey, outcomes and progress towards achieving its sustainability targets and is externally assured to AA 1000 Assurance Standard. Highlights include:
- Achieved cumulative utilities cost avoidance of S$320 million[4] due to operational efficiencies.
- Achieved a 52% reduction in water consumption intensity and a 43% reduction in energy consumption intensity per square metre (sqm)[4], exceeding its 2030 Sustainability Master Plan target by 7 and 8 percentage points respectively.
- Achieved a 54% reduction in carbon emissions intensity[4].
- Achieved green building certifications for 48% of CLI's global portfolio by sqm.
- CLI and its real estate investment trusts and business trusts have raised close to S$7 billion cumulatively through sustainable financing.
- Set a shadow internal carbon price since 3Q 2021 to gauge the environmental costs of each investment's greenhouse gas emissions and take appropriate mitigation measures accordingly.
- Maintained a diverse global workforce comprising 85 nationalities and 40% of senior management being women.
- Achieved over 410,000 total training hours and ranked as the top employer in the real estate sector in the Randstad Employer Brand Research Award 2021 - Singapore.
- Garnered commitment from 100% of CLI's contractors and vendors to abide by CapitaLand's Supply Chain Code of Conduct to meet stringent environmental, health and safety requirements.
In 2021, CLI increased its use of renewable energy to about 4.3% (47,800 MWh) of its total electricity consumption. This helped to mitigate about 28,960 tonnes of carbon emissions, equivalent to electricity use in 10,608 households annually[5]. This was attributed to 21 properties in Singapore, China, Australia, Belgium, India, United Kingdom and seven business parks in India that were fully or partially powered by renewable energy via on-site renewable energy systems or the purchase of full green power or partial green power. CLI aims to increase its total electricity consumption from renewable energy sources to 35% by 2030.
CapitaLand recognised for its leadership in sustainability globally
CapitaLand's leadership and efforts in sustainability continue to be recognised by the industry as well as prestigious international indices and benchmarks such as the 'Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World Index' and 'Dow Jones Sustainability World Index' for 10 years, and 'Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark' for four years.
CapitaLand was recognised for its comprehensive sustainability strategies and outcomes guided by its 2030 Sustainability Master Plan. This includes its industry-first and innovative initiatives such as CSXC, the first global sustainability-focused innovation challenge for the built environment sector by a Singapore-headquartered real estate company. Six selected innovations from the inaugural CSXC are being piloted at CapitaLand's properties in Singapore and the United States. These promising innovations can be further scaled to boost CapitaLand's efforts to meet its 2030 Sustainability Master Plan targets and make an impact on the wider built environment. The second CSXC 2022 is currently underway and has received over 340 submissions from more than 50 countries.
CapitaLand has also set up a S$50 million innovation fund and the Smart Urban Co-Innovation Lab to foster more industry collaborations, engaging over 700 companies to catalyse more urban solutions.
About CapitaLand Investment Limited (www.capitalandinvest.com)
Headquartered and listed in Singapore, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real estate investment manager (REIM) with a strong Asia foothold. As at 31 March 2022, CLI had about S$124 billion of real estate assets under management, and about S$86 billion of real estate funds under management (FUM) held via six listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts, and 29 private funds across Asia-Pacific, Europe and USA. Its diversified real estate asset classes cover integrated developments, retail, office, lodging, business parks, industrial, logistics and data centres. Follow @CapitaLand on social media
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Living Security, the leader in Human Risk Management, is proud to announce its joining the list for the first time as No. 1263 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses.
"While this selection to the Inc. 5000 list solidifies our status among the fastest-growing companies, our growth at Living Security is far from over," said Ashley Rose, Co-founder and CEO. "With the recent launch of our new human risk management platform, Unify Insights, we're pioneering an entire new category in cybersecurity that puts the focus on quantifying employees' risk and changing their behaviors to reduce organizational risk levels. We'll continue to expand, hiring the best and brightest talent and investing in new emerging technologies to ensure that rapid growth continues into the future."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," said Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
More than 200 enterprises including Amerisourcebergen, MasterCard, Verizon, and Target, rely on Living Security to drive improvement in their infosec programs and organizational security cultures. Living Security's Human Risk Management platform engages each employee with innovative and relevant context and content, while simultaneously providing the ability for leadership to identify, report on, and directly mitigate the risk brought on by human behavior.
The company has raised more than $25M in capital for growth and innovation in just five years. Living Security was also recently named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Security Awareness and Training Solutions, Q1 2022.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
For more information on Living Security and its award-winning human risk management solutions, visit www.livingsecurity.com.
Living Security's mission is to transform human risk to drive dramatic improvement in human behaviors, organizational security culture, and infosec program effectiveness. With our Human Risk Management platform, Living Security engages each employee with innovative and relevant context and content, while simultaneously providing the ability for leadership to identify, report on and directly mitigate the risk brought on by human behavior. Living Security is trusted by security-minded organizations like MasterCard, Verizon, MassMutual, Biogen, AmerisourceBergen, Hewlett Packard, and Target. Learn more at www.livingsecurity.com.
Methodology
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an impressive and attention-getting way to display up to three flags behind a truck cab," said an inventor, from Ocala, Fla., "so I invented the WHIP RACK. My design ensures that the flags remain safely confined within the truck bed and it can also be used to hold a sun umbrella while parked."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to proudly display multiple flags behind the cab of a pickup truck. In doing so, it offers an alternative to installing a single flagpole that requires drilling. As a result, it increases stability and convenience and it could enhance the appearance of the truck and displayed flags. The invention features a lightweight and weatherproof design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for pickup truck owners. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Tallahassee sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TLS-224, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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DENVER, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (NYSE MKT: GLV) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0906 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 19, 2022.
The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder. The Fund estimates the following percentages, of the total distribution amount per share, attributable to (i) current and prior fiscal year net investment income, (ii) net realized short-term capital gain, (iii) net realized long-term capital gain and (iv) return of capital or other capital source as a percentage of the total distribution amount. These percentages are disclosed for the current distribution as well as the fiscal year-to-date cumulative distribution amount per share for the Fund.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this 19(a) Notice are only estimates and not for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income.'
Presented below are return figures, based on the change in the Fund's Net Asset Value per share ("NAV"), compared to the annualized distribution rate for this current distribution as a percentage of the NAV on the last business day of the month prior to distribution record date.
^ Based on the Fund's NAV as of June 30, 2022.
+Cumulative distribution rate is based on distributions paid to date for the period November 1, 2021 through July 31, 2022.
*Cumulative fiscal year-to-date return is based on the change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions and that all rights in the Fund's rights offering were exercised, for the period November 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
**The 5 year average annual total return is based on change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions and that all rights in the Fund's rights offering were exercised, as of the last business day of the month prior to the month of the current distribution record date.
While the NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan.
Furthermore, the Board of Trustees reviews the amount of any potential distribution and the income, capital gain or capital available. The Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the Fund's distribution level, taking into consideration the Fund's net asset value and the financial market environment. The Fund's distribution policy is subject to modification by the Board of Trustees at any time. The distribution rate should not be considered the dividend yield or total return on an investment in the Fund.
ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. FINRA Member Firm.
Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (NYSE MKT: GLV)
1290 Broadway, Suite 1000
Denver, CO 80203
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