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MORRISTOWN, N.J., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) utilities, have hired 20 graduates of Power Systems Institute (PSI), award-winning, two-year educational program that helps prepare the next generation of line and substation workers for FirstEnergy's 10 electric utility companies.
The new employees include 10 lineworkers and 10 substation electricians who are graduates of the Power Systems Institute (PSI) training programs at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft and Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg.
"Our Power Systems Institute develops top-quality, well-educated men and women for the electric utility industry," said Jim Fakult, president of New Jersey Operations. "We look forward to these graduates joining our workforce to help continue providing safe and reliable electric service for our customers."
The new lines employees and hometowns are:
- Andrew Alberalla, Clinton
- Scott Baghsarian, Freehold
- Dominic Cavallero, Howell
- William Ditchkus, Point Pleasant
- George Dounis, Brick
- William Frederick, Morris Township
- Jacob Gross, Belvidere
- Aaron King, Parlin
- Gregory St Luce, Hackettstown
- William Stepanovsky, Frenchtown
The new substation employees and hometowns are:
- Seamus Duddy, Phillipsburg
- Mateo Huerta-Lopez, Perth Amboy
- Dashon Jones, Easton, Pennsylvania
- Christopher McGackin, Morganville
- Jeffrey Noll, Toms River
- Joseph Polomchak, Easton, Pennsylvania
- Jorge Shimokawa, Fairfield
- Shawn Stillwell, Browns Mills
- Shane Therien, Toms River
- Matthew Wikfors, Manahawkin
All the graduates will be assigned to line and substation shops across JCP&L's service area. Their work assignments will rotate as part of the training program.
PSI students split time between classes at the two colleges and JCP&L training facilities in Farmingdale and Philipsburg. Since the program's inception, FirstEnergy has hired more than 2,400 line and substation personnel who completed PSI programs in Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
For information about the PSI program, call 1-800-829-6801, or visit www.firstenergycorp.com/psi.
JCP&L serves 1.1 million customers in the counties of Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. Follow JCP&L on Twitter @JCP_L, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JCPandL or online at www.jcp-l.com.
FirstEnergy Corp. is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.
Editor's Note: Photos of FirstEnergy's Power Systems Institute training program are available for download on Flickr.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Tupperware Brands Corporation ("Tupperware" or the "Company") (NYSE: TUP) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Tupperware investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between November 3, 2021 and May 3, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
TUP 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) Tupperware was facing significant challenges in maintaining its earnings and sales performance; (ii) accordingly, Tupperware's full-year 2022 guidance was unrealistic and/or unsustainable; (iii) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Tupperware's financial condition; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Tupperware during the relevant time frame, you have until August 15, 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.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com
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CHICAGO, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) awarded grants to three researchers its 2022 Annual Meeting. ISHLT grants fund research to improve the care of patients with advanced heart and lung disease through transplantation, mechanical circulatory support (MCS), and innovative therapies.
"I am absolutely delighted to be presenting three awards to exceptional investigators on behalf of the ISHLT and our industry partners," said Kathleen Grady, PhD, RN, MS, FAAN, Chair of the ISHLT Grants and Awards Committee and Professor of Surgery and Medicine at the Feinberg School of Medicine and Administrative Director of the Center for Heart Failure at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL USA. "These awards are very important, providing funds for translational research through the Frazier Award, VAD coordinator development through the ISHLT/ICCAC VAD Coordinator Career Development Award; and transplantation and immunology research through our newest ISHLT Innovative Challenge Award. On behalf of the Grants and Awards Committee, I'm grateful to industry supporters Abbott, CareDx, and Medtronic for their support of these grants!"
The ISHLT/O.H. Frazier Award in MCS Translational Research was presented to Maziar Khorsandi, MD, FRCS C/Th, cardiothoracic surgeon and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle for "Utility of CardioMEMS HF system data in management of patients supported with durable left ventricular assist devices (LVAD)—Implications for development of a closed-loop LVAD controller," designed to facilitate determination of optimal LVAD speed for each patient, and to allow patients with CardioMEMS to avoid repeated and ongoing testing to adjust pump speed. The award was supported by Abbott and Medtronic.
With the funding, Dr. Khorsandi's interdisciplinary team will use pulmonary artery pressure measurements to determine optimal LVAD speed by correlating to echocardiographic findings and use pulmonary artery diastolic pressure to adjust LVAD speed during exercise.
The ISHLT/ICCAC VAD Coordinator Career Development Award, given by ISHLT in partnership with the International Consortium of Circulatory Assist Clinicians (ICCAC), was presented to Thomas Schlöglhofer, MSc, VAD coordinator at the Medical University of Vienna in Vienna, Austria, for "Cold atmospheric plasma therapy for the treatment of driveline infections in patients with left ventricular assist devices." The study will investigate the effect of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) on microbiological pathogens and the role of redox species in wound healing of LVAD patients with deep driveline exit-site (DLES) infections.
The study will include recipients of the HeartMate 3 or HVAD system and will explore whether CAP DLES infection treatment makes a difference on successful DLES treatment, time from infection detection to successful treatment, and freedom from DLES reinfection.
The ISHLT Innovation Challenge Award, supported by CareDx, is a new award that supports investigation testing the utility of the combination of donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) and gene expression profiling (GEP) in heart transplantation, or the utility of dd-cfDNA in lung transplantation.
The first ISHLT Innovation Challenge Award was presented to Berta Sáez-Giménez, MD, PhD, of the Hospital Vall Hebrón in Barcelona, Spain, providing funding for her project "Dd-cfDNA to monitor CLAD treatment." The project aims to focus on the correlation of dd-cfDNA and CLAD, which is the main complication hampering survival in patients at her clinic. In particular, the team will evaluate the utility of dd-cfDNA to assess response to CLAD treatment. It is the hope of Dr. Sáez-Giménez's research team that early detection of immunologic complications might help to understand the underlying physiopathological mechanisms that lead to CLAD.
For more information about ISHLT's Research Grants, visit ishlt.org/research-data/grants-awards/research-grants.
Award Winner Background
ISHLT/O.H. FRAZIER AWARD IN MCS TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
Supported by Abbott and Medtronic
After graduation from medical school at the University of Dundee, Scotland in 2010, Dr. Khorsandi completed core surgical training, followed by cardiothoracic surgery training in the UK. In 2017 and 2018, he completed a cardiopulmonary transplantation and mechanical circulatory support fellowship at Duke University, before returning to the UK and completing the intercollegiate board of cardiothoracic surgery, obtaining the Certificate of Completion of Surgical Training in Cardiothoracic Surgery, and becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. In 2020, Dr. Khorsandi was recruited to the University of Washington, where he currently serves as Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. To date, he has published 27 peer reviewed articles, on 15 of which he is a first author. He is the organizing editor of the Oxford Specialist Handbook of Cardiopulmonary Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support, a multi-national collaboration, which is currently in press for publication.
ISHLT/ICCAC VAD COORDINATOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Co-presented by ISHLT and ICCAC, Supported by Abbott and Medtronic
Thomas Schlöglhofer earned his Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering with distinction from the University of Applied Sciences Vienna in 2018. He is pursuing a PhD in Applied Medical Science at the Medical University of Vienna. Thomas served on the board of the ICCAC from 2015-2019 and as President in 2016; since 2017 as Board Member of the International Society for Mechanical Circulatory Support (ISMCS); and since 2019 as Board Member of the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO). Thomas received the Best Poster Award of the Austrian Society of Transplantation, Transfusion and Genetics in 2012, the Helmut Reul Young Investigator Award of the ISMCS in 2016, the ICCAC VAD Coordinator of the Year Award and the Best Poster Award of the ESAO in 2017, the Y. Nosé International Fellowship Award for Young Innovators of the ASAIO in 2018, and the Nursing and Allied Health Professional Community Award for Excellence of the ISHLT in 2021. He is active in ISHLT, currently serving as MCS Team Leader of the ISHLT 2022 Scientific Annual Meeting Program Planning Committee, and as editorial board member of the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation from 2021-2024.
ISHLT INNOVATION CHALLENGE AWARD
Supported by CareDx
Dr. Sáez-Giménez is a pneumologist at the Hospital Vall Hebrón in Barcelona, Spain. She earned both her MD and PhD at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 2008 and 2018, respectively. She completed her residency in pulmonology at the Hospital Vall Hebrón in 2013, and her fellowship in lung transplantation at the Hospital Vall Hebrón in 2018. She also completed an international fellowship at University Hospital Leuven in Belgium. Dr. Sáez-Giménez is an assistant professor in the Department of Cellular Biology, Physiology and Immunology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. She has published 20 original peer-reviewed papers to date, and has earned eight competitive grants to further her work. Her research originally focused on the field of tolerance and complications like venous thromboembolism, finalizing with the defense of her PhD. Her current research focuses on the field of CLAD and she has worked with dd-cfDNA for three years.
About ISHLT
The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary professional organization dedicated to improving the care of patients with advanced heart or lung disease through transplantation, mechanical support and innovative therapies. With more than 3,800 members in more than 45 countries, ISHLT is the world's largest organization dedicated to the research, education and advocacy of end-stage heart and lung disease. ISHLT members represent more than 15 different professional disciplines.
www.ishlt.org.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines.
www.abbott.com
About CareDx—The Transplant Company
CareDx, Inc., headquartered in South San Francisco, California, is a leading precision medicine solutions company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. CareDx offers testing services, products, and digital healthcare solutions along the pre- and post-transplant patient journey.
www.CareDx.com
About ICCAC
The International Consortium of Circulatory Assist Clinicians (ICCAC) is a professional mentoring organization of mechanical circulatory assist device clinicians whose mission is to share information, educate and support individuals in this field to achieve optimal outcomes for patients requiring mechanical circulatory support, and to support efforts in the area of device clinical research and development.
iccac.global
About Medtronic
Medtronic plc , headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is among the world's largest medical technology, services, and solutions companies – alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions of people around the world.
www.medtronic.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Co-Diagnostics, Inc. ("Co-Dx") (NYSE: CODX) 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 a class of all persons and entities who purchased the publicly traded securities of Co-Dx during the period of May 12, 2022 through the close of the market on August 11, 2022 (4:00 p.m. ET).
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Co-Dx, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Co-Dx includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) demand for the Company's Logix Smart™ COVID-19 test had plummeted throughout the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and (ii) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the demand for its Logix Smart™ COVID-19 test lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: October 17, 2022
Aggrieved Co-Dx investors only have until October 17, 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.
CONTACT:
Vincent Wong, Esq.
39 East Broadway
Suite 304
New York, NY 10002
Tel. 212.425.1140
E-Mail: vw@wongesq.com
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NEW DELHI (AP) — At least 40 people have died and others are missing in flash floods triggered by intense monsoon rains in northern India over the past three days, officials said Sunday.
The rains inundated hundreds of villages, swept away mud houses, flooded roads and destroyed bridges in some parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand states. The Indian Meteorological Department predicted that heavy to very heavy rain would continue to fall in the region for the next two days.
An official government release Sunday said landslides and flooding in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh over the last three days killed at least 36 people. Hundreds were taking shelter in relief camps after being displaced from their flooded homes.
In the neighboring state of Uttarakhand, a series of cloudbursts Saturday left four dead and 13 went missing as rivers breached banks and washed away some houses.
Rescue teams were evacuating the stranded in both states.
Disasters caused by landslides and floods are common in India’s Himalayan north during the June-September monsoon season. Scientists say they are becoming more frequent as global warming contributes to the melting of glaciers there.
Last year, flash floods killed nearly 200 people and washed away houses in Uttarakhand. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/40-dead-in-floods-landslides-in-northern-india/ | 2022-08-21T21:25:47Z |
-Earnings Call Scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET on May 31, 2022-
SHANGHAI, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FinVolution Group ("FinVolution", or the "Company") (NYSE: FINV), a leading fintech platform, today announced that it will report its first quarter 2022 unaudited financial results, on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, after the close of U.S. markets.
The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:30 PM U.S. Eastern Time on May 31, 2022 (8:30 AM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on June 1, 2022).
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
Participants should dial-in at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for "FinVolution Group."
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.finvgroup.com.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live call until June 7, 2022, by dialing the following telephone numbers:
About FinVolution Group
FinVolution Group is a leading fintech platform in China connecting underserved individual borrowers with financial institutions. Established in 2007, the Company is a pioneer in China's online consumer finance industry and has developed innovative technologies and has accumulated in-depth experience in the core areas of credit risk assessment, fraud detection, big data and artificial intelligence. The Company's platform, empowered by proprietary cutting-edge technologies, features a highly automated loan transaction process, which enables a superior user experience. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had over 140.3 million cumulative registered users.
For more information, please visit https://ir.finvgroup.com.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
FinVolution Group
Head of Investor Relations
Jimmy Tan
Tel: +86 (21) 8030 3200- Ext 8601
E-mail: ir@xinye.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677
E-mail: finv@tpg-ir.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: finv@tpg-ir.com
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Celebrations Abound with In-App Offer and Free Delivery Weekend
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ice cream lovers, unite! National Ice Cream Day is on Sunday, July 17 and Cold Stone Creamery (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) is offering a special deal available only on the new and improved Cold Stone mobile app.
"Whether you're a fan of classic Signature Creations™ like Chocolate Devotion® and Birthday Cake Remix™, or if you prefer to create your own ice cream concoctions, Cold Stone Creamery wants to invite you to celebrate the best day of the year with us," said Sara Schmillen, vice president of marketing at Kahala Brands™, parent company of Cold Stone Creamery. "This National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 17, we're celebrating by loading a little something sweet to our mobile app for our current My Cold Stone Club Rewards members – or anyone who wants to join!"
In honor of National Ice Cream Day, Cold Stone Creamery will offer guests $4 off a purchase of $20 or more. This offer will be valid in the app only and signing up is as simple as downloading the app and creating an account. My Cold Stone Club Members can simply sign-in to their account on the app to receive the special deal. The offer will be valid Sunday, July 17 through Thursday, July 21, 2022 and is redeemable for orders placed through the app.
In addition to this sweet offer, there are two additional ways to celebrate. Frist, all online orders placed between July 15 through July 17, 2022 will be eligible for free delivery. Second, guests can get a $5 BONUS eCard when they purchase $25 in gift cards from ColdStoneCreamery.com.
Cold Stone Creamery® delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world with a portfolio of nearly 30 fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands with approximately 3,000 locations in 35 countries. The Cold Stone Creamery brand operates nearly 1,500 locations globally in approximately 30 countries worldwide.
For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.
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Food prices soar to record levels on Ukraine war disruptions
By NICOLE WINFIELD
Associated Press
ROME (AP) — The United Nations says prices for world food commodities like grains and vegetable oils have reached their highest levels ever because of Russia’s war in Ukraine. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization said Friday that its Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in international prices for a basket of commodities, averaged 159.3 points last month, up 12.6% from February. As it is, the February index was the highest level since its 1990 inception. FAO says the war in Ukraine was largely responsible for the 17.1% rise in prices for grains, including wheat. Russia and Ukraine together account for around 30% and 20% of global wheat and corn exports, respectively. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/08/food-prices-soar-to-record-levels-on-ukraine-war-disruptions/ | 2022-04-08T12:35:16Z |
Shareholders with $500,000 losses or more are encouraged to contact the firm.
LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. ("Axsome" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AXSM).
Class Period: December 30, 2019 – April 22, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 12, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Axsome lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/axsome-therapeutics-inc/You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Axsome's CMC practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07 and its manufacturing process; (2) as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 NDA on its initially represented timeline; (3) the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the FDA reviewed the AXS-07 NDA; (4) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA; (5) as a result of all the foregoing, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects; and (6) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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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 Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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PEORIA, Ill., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While brick-and-mortar space may come at a premium in larger metropolitan areas, the revitalization in the Greater Peoria area is helping business owners get a greater return on their investment. For people looking for a hip, creative space to start or revitalize their business, the Greater Peoria area has a lot of innovative spaces being created in buildings being repurposed for multi-tenant spaces, mixed use and single tenant.
"I think we're made a little different here in the Greater Peoria area. We like to start businesses and grow them from within and really the fabric of Greater Peoria allows that to happen," said Katie Kim, CEO of Peoria-based commercial real estate development firm The Kim Group. "We are a catalyst area… an ideation area where we have amazing coffee shops to meet in and grow ideas."
Among the restoration projects The Kim Group has completed in the Greater Peoria area is Keller Station, which has evolved from its original use as an Illinois Department of Transportation building to an incubator for local entrepreneurs. Starting with the existing infrastructure, The Kim Group renovated the interior of each building to create commercial spaces for salons, boutiques, coffee shops, eateries, shared office spaces and more.
"When you move into Keller Station, you become part of the Keller Station family because you know everybody knows what's going on with each other and builds each other up," Kim said. "If you have an issue with a business problem, there's always somebody on campus that can help you out with it or can connect you and really advance the close-knit network that we have in Greater Peoria." In addition to new developments, Kim said the Greater Peoria area provides a network of skilled individuals willing to share their expertise with one another. In other words, as a business owner, you never go it alone in the Greater Peoria area.
"Since Peoria has the economics with its low cost of living and it has those connections, people want to build other people up," Kim said. "You may have some knowledge, but maybe don't you know how to get to the next level. Then you have a conversation with somebody, then they have a conversation with somebody else. Then it all connects and creates this beautiful blossom, if you will, of entrepreneurship within our community."
Another local developer, Baldovin Construction, has similarly transformed buildings that have stood for generations into trendy, innovative spaces for growing businesses in addition to creating trendy new housing options throughout the area. Some of the firm's most recognizable projects have taken place in Peoria's Warehouse District, where fabulously preserved brick buildings are being redeveloped and repurposed for up-and-coming small businesses.
"What drew me to redevelop or be a part of the redevelopment of the Warehouse District in Peoria is that I've always thought that is a key to being a hip and attractive community — revitalizing older spaces," said Chief Managing Officer Casey Baldovin. "It costs more, obviously, to renovate than build new. So, when you see people make that kind of investment in their work, buildings, or community, it's showing to the outside world that they do take pride in what they have… not just their work, but their community."
Baldovin said his firm has been involved in numerous projects around the Greater Peoria area, including a renovation of the Süd Building in Pekin. He said his firm takes pride in the region and believes in its potential to serve as an economic hotbed not just for the state of Illinois, but for the country. "When we do feasibility for clients, we'll look at multiple buildings or multiple lots for a new build. I start to look at it as an entrepreneur — how is this going to work?" Baldovin said. "What is your cost per square foot? We try to help them identify some of those because some people don't look at those items. Then, we have in-house designers, so we start laying it out to try to maximize the function of their space."
In addition to available commercial space, both Kim and Baldovin pointed to Greater Peoria's living amenities as potential factors for attracting new business owners. For example, factors such as cost of living and quality of life serve as advantages for the Greater Peoria area over larger metropolitan regions.
"Having lived in Chicago for seven years after graduation thinking I wanted the big city and all that comes with, it also comes with big travel times. So, in moving to the Greater Peoria area, I can get anywhere I want in the city within a 10- to 12-minute timeframe," Kim said. "That means to get to and from gives you your time back, time to grow your business more, more time with your family. You also have the chance to hop on a train and go to Chicago or St. Louis in nearby Bloomington. We do have the Peoria International Airport, but we also have amazing transportation hubs here and that ability where you can live here in Peoria and work on your business during the week."
"Greater Peoria has, in my opinion, one of the best cost of living ratios. You can have your cake and eat it too. You can work remotely and live here, and I think your dollar goes a little further," Baldovin said. "You can have a little bit more time to travel or spend with your family and really do what maybe gives you a better work-life balance. I also think Greater Peoria has a phenomenal ability to bring people in."
Residential and commercial development firm, KDB Group LLC has been instrumental in the revitalization of the Prospect Road corridor in the village of Peoria Heights. Beginning with the Pabst Campus, KDB Group revitalized the historic brick building once owned by a brewing powerhouse, providing commercial space for area businesses while simultaneously honoring the village's heritage. KDB Group is also developing a sustainable, mixed-use space just up the road — Grayboy Plaza Lofts will draw visual inspiration from surrounding infrastructure to create space for retail, commercial, and residential spaces, along with urban green spaces and rooftop terraces. KDB Group has also invested in cultural amenities throughout the Greater Peoria area, refurbishing the historic Scottish Rite Theatre in Peoria and developing the Betty Jayne Brimmer Center for the Performing Arts in Peoria Heights to provide two brand-new cultural centers as venues for dance, theater, concerts, and films.
For more information: Lenora Fisher, Director of Business Attraction, Greater Peoria Economic Development Council. Email: lfisher@greaterpeoriaedc.org // 309-253-6010
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Drummond knocks off O’Connor in Oklahoma AG race
Published: Jun. 29, 2022 at 8:53 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Tulsa attorney Gentner Drummond has knocked off incumbent Attorney General John O’Connor in the Republican primary in the race for Oklahoma attorney general.
With no Democrat and only a Libertarian on the November ballot, Tuesday’s victory for the 58-year-old Drummond means he is almost certain to be Oklahoma’s next attorney general.
The 67-year-old O’Connor was Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt’s hand-picked successor after former Attorney General Mike Hunter resigned last year.
Drummond is a former fighter pilot who served eight years in the military before getting his law degree from Georgetown University and returning to Oklahoma.
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SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SWIVEL™ Transactions, a financial technology and services company whose industry-leading transaction-enablement platform is used by more than 830 financial institutions, today announced David Dobbins has joined the company as vice president of software engineering. Dobbins has more than 20 years of experience in software development including senior engineering roles at Rackspace, one of the world's largest cloud infrastructure and services providers. While at Rackspace, he was responsible for building and operating the company's Cloud Big Data Platform, assembling development teams and launching new services. He joins SWIVEL at an exciting time as the payments company is in growth mode after launching from SWBC earlier this year.
Dobbins says he is energized by the SWIVEL atmosphere and focus on delivering exceptional transaction services. "It's rare to be part of a company that has the energy of a start-up but the track record, financial resources, and customer base of a well-established firm," he commented. "This is a great team and it's exciting to be working in the payments space at a time when omnichannel banking is evolving rapidly."
According to SWIVEL CEO Jason O'Brien, Dobbins will be managing and growing the software development team as the company adds capabilities and enhances delivery systems for its clients. "David has an impressive track record building and managing large-scale, complex service-delivery systems and rollouts," said O'Brien. "He brings a combination of technical, analytical and leadership skills that will be a tremendous asset as we continue to innovate and provide the highest possible level of service to our clients."
Prior to joining SWIVEL, Dobbins was senior director of engineering for Mailgun Technologies, formerly a Rackspace company. He is a graduate of Texas A&M, fosters for the Canyon Lake Animal Shelter Society, and is a city commissioner for the City of Spring Branch where he lives with his wife and a lot of dogs.
SWIVEL Transactions, LLC, is a financial technology and services company providing specialized, integrated transaction enablement solutions that remove friction for account holders, borrowers, and departments across financial institutions, as well as collections agencies and offices, while also mitigating risks associated with payments processing in the digital environment and moving funds in digital domains. More than 830 financial institutions use SWIVEL's payment processing solutions across the United States. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of SWBC, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. For more information about SWIVEL and its innovative solutions, visit www.getswivel.io
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Justin Bieber and Tim Hortons team up with ‘Biebs Brew’
(Gray News) - Justin Bieber fans can soon get caffeinated by a product backed by the pop star.
Bieber and Tim Hortons are joining forces again for Biebs Brew, a french vanilla cold brew coffee.
The new drink came along after the Grammy-winning singer told the team at Tim Hortons that he prefers iced coffee over hot coffee.
Biebs Brew will be available in U.S. and Canada locations starting June 6.
Last year, Bieber and the company’s brand director came up with Timbiebs Timbits, which are donut holes that come in three flavors: chocolate white fudge, sour cream chocolate chip and birthday cake waffle.
They will be coming back along with Biebs Brew.
“We couldn’t stop at Timbiebs, we needed a Biebs Brew too. And we are bringing both to Tims next month,” Bieber said. “Doing a Tim Hortons collab had always been a dream of mine. I grew up on Tim Hortons and it’s always been something close to my heart.”
Tim Hortons has locations across the country in Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, New Jersey, Virginia, Maine, New York, West Virginia, Maryland and Ohio.
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Protests at Supreme Court justices’ homes cause dispute between county, Virginia gov.
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Fairfax County officials have rebuffed a request from Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to establish a security perimeter around the neighborhoods of U.S. Supreme Court justices living in the county after some have faced protests outside their homes.
Youngkin, a Republican, made the request Wednesday in a letter to the county board of supervisors. “I fundamentally believe such demonstrations and picketing should not be allowed at the Justice’s (sic) homes as they are meant to intimidate and influence the Justices,” he wrote.
Three Supreme Court justices — Samuel Alito, Amy Coney Barrett and Clarence Thomas — live in the county. Justices living in and outside the county have been confronted with protests outside their homes since a draft of Alito’s opinion that would overturn the Roe v. Wade abortion-rights decision was leaked.
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay said Youngkin’s request for a security perimeter is unnecessary and improper. He said establishing a perimeter would amount to creating an unconstitutional neighborhood “checkpoint” that would infringe on First Amendment protest rights. He also noted that protests that have occurred outside Alito’s home in the Fort Hunt neighborhood have been peaceful.
“We will enforce laws that serve to protect persons and property,” McKay wrote. “Our officers are equally committed to protecting the First Amendment guarantees afforded to those who gather to exercise their freedom of speech.”
Fairfax County Police, for their part, said through a spokeswoman that they’re providing extra staffing in response to reports of planned protests “to maintain the safety and security of the public, while ensuring First Amendment rights are protected.”
Youngkin also joined Maryland GOP Gov. Larry Hogan in calling on federal law enforcement entities to “take the lead and provide sustained resources” to protect the justices and ensure the neighborhoods are secure in the weeks and months ahead.
In a letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, the governors called on the Department of Justice to enforce a federal law that prohibits “pickets or parades” with the intent to influence a judge.
Justice Department spokesman Anthony Coley said in a statement Wednesday that Garland continues to be briefed on security matters related to the Supreme Court and justices. He noted that Garland had directed the U.S. Marshals Service to help support the Marshal of the Supreme Court and Supreme Court Police.
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The first brand to offer the power of Krill Oil Omega-3s in a delightful gummy format
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kori Krill Oil, the superior Omega-3 supplement and nutritional powerhouse packed with Omega-3s and antioxidants to support overall body health, introduces Kori Krill Oil Gummies – the first Krill Oil gummy that delivers Omega-3s in its most natural phospholipid form for superior absorption. This breakthrough multi-benefit Omega-3 supplement supports heart, brain, joint, eyes, skin and immune health and is now available in a tasty chewable natural mixed citrus flavor.
The launch of Kori Krill Oil Gummies opens a pathway for more consumers to reap the superior benefits of krill oil for overall health, breaking the barrier to entry for those who do not prefer to swallow pills. A consumer research report published in 2020 found that younger consumers prefer consuming gummy vitamins over pills due to factors such as busier lifestyles, rising disposable incomes, growing awareness regarding preventive healthcare measures, and maintaining better health.
"The overall health benefits that krill oil can provide to the body are extraordinary, and there's no reason someone should miss out on this superior nutrient intake because they don't like to swallow pills or are already taking too many," said Nancy Chan, CEO of Epion Brands, the maker of Kori Krill Oil. "As we continue to introduce innovative products, we strive to make health simple by helping our consumers reach their nutrition goals with an alternative Omega-3 product that makes taking daily supplements easy and enjoyable. Gummies are a beloved format in supplements and certainly there are Omega-3 gummies available today made from fish oil. This is the first gummy developed with powerful 100% Antarctic krill oil. We're excited to be the first to crack the code on balancing the natural properties of a marine based ingredient with the right taste profile so that we can provide both utility and enjoyment that consumers expect from gummies."
The Kori Krill Oil Gummies are made from certified sustainable non-GMO krill oil, have no artificial flavor or coloring, and contain 125MG of krill oil per 2 gummies. Retailing for $14.99, there are 120 gummies per bottle. Available now on Amazon, korikrilloil.com, and in retail stores like Rite Aid. To learn more, visit https://shop.korikrilloil.com/products/new-omega-3-gummies-120-ct.
Kori Pure Antarctic Krill Oil is a superior multi-benefit Omega-3 supplement from the world's #1 maker of krill oil. It's our mission to bring the world healthier solutions from pure and powerful Antarctic krill. Kori Krill Oil delivers Omega-3s in its most natural phospholipid form for superior absorption with no fishy aftertaste and naturally contains more nutrients in addition to essential Omega-3s, including choline and antioxidant astaxanthin. Kori Krill Oil is Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified sustainable and the krill fishery is the only reduction fishery to earn an "A" rating 7 years running from the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership. Kori Krill Oil is available nationwide at major retailers including Walmart, CVS, Costco, Sam's Club and more in the supplement section and online at amazon and www.korikrilloil.com
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Krill are tiny shrimp-like crustaceans that thrive in the deep and pristine waters of Antarctica. As the largest single species biomass in the world, they are natural harvesters of microalgae, collecting and storing Omega-3s and other nutrients humans need.
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IIAI, the premier AI research institution in the Middle East and subsidiary of G42, is announcing a partnership with Petuum to build powerful AI applications through the principles of composability, scalability, and automation
PITTSBURGH, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Petuum, the creator of the world's first composable platform for MLOps, and the Inception Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IIAI), have agreed to partner on the development of revolutionary AI applications.
Petuum has recently announced a limited release of the composable platform, which includes the AI OS, Universal Pipelines, Deployment Manager, and Experiment Manager, for select private beta partners. Through the partnership with Petuum, IIAI's enterprise AI/ML teams will operationalize and scale their applications into production.
Founded in 2018, IIAI's mission is to build full-stack AI solutions and operating systems for enterprise businesses and developers. Besides being the research arm for G42, IIAI is also empowering stakeholders with AI applications and incubating new technology at the cutting edge of ML innovation.
"IIAI is the clear leader in the Middle East in terms of raw talent, investment, and focus on AI. Their powerful infrastructure is a perfect fit for Petuum's ability to multiply the value of their on-prem and cloud resources. Through our collaboration, the amazing engineers at IIAI see exponential productivity improvements as they automate all but the most interesting and research-intensive tasks." -Adil Islam, Lead Product Manager at Petuum
IIAI's state of the art engines range through NLP, particularly translation, audio recognition and analysis, computer vision and image understanding, video content analysis, and knowledge graphs. In particular, IIAI's robust Machine Translation engine breaks the boundaries of file types, language types, and communication formats. The self-improving multi-modal translation engine allows users to speak or take pictures to receive streaming translations that can be compiled into files for further analysis. This engine is being expanded to sign language, as part of a focus on differently abled communities.
After an initial proof of concept with the Petuum Platform, the IIAI team is confident that the productivity and cost enhancements from the partnership will rapidly expand the institute's lead in building state of the art engines, taking it from its position as leader in MENA to becoming a global champion for the adoption of AI in enterprises.
"IIAI uses the Petuum platform for developing, deploying, and managing our AI services. Petuum's platform is accelerating the development of our market-leading Arabic NLP AI product. With Petuum AI OS, we can wrap up anything and everything, as long as it runs with Docker. In that sense, we not only have this graph system, but we can also easily standardize all of our pipelines." - Guowei He, Principal HPC Engineer at IIAI
IIAI is rapidly expanding and adding top talent to its stellar community of Scientists, Software Engineers, ML Engineers, and MLOps Engineers in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE. To learn more, email contact.iiai@g42.ai.
Petuum's award-winning team continues to grow across all roles. To learn more, please visit petuum.com or email careers@petuum.com.
About Petuum
Petuum is building the world's most composable and scalable platform for MLOps designed to help customers scale up their AI operations for speed, cost, and productivity. With low/no code interfaces and universal representations for data, pipelines, and infrastructure, the Petuum Platform provides an easy-to-use experience to supercharge your ML Engineering. Petuum was named a 2018 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, one of only 61 start-ups in the world to be so honored. Visit petuum.com to find out more about our exclusive private beta.
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Elon Musk accused of breaking law while buying Twitter stock
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk’s huge Twitter investment took a new twist Tuesday with the filing of a lawsuit alleging that the colorful billionaire illegally delayed disclosing his stake in the social media company so he could buy more shares at lower prices.
The complaint in New York federal court accuses Musk of violating a regulatory deadline to reveal he had accumulated a stake of at least 5%. Instead, according to the complaint, Musk didn’t disclose his position in Twitter until he’d almost doubled his stake to more than 9%. That strategy, the lawsuit alleges, hurt less wealthy investors who sold shares in the San Francisco company in the nearly two weeks before Musk acknowledged holding a major stake.
Musk’s regulatory filings show that he bought a little more than 620,000 shares at $36.83 apiece on Jan. 31 and then continued to accumulate more shares on nearly every single trading day through April 1. Musk, best known as CEO of the electric car maker Tesla, held 73.1 million Twitter shares as of the most recent count Monday. That represents a 9.1% stake in Twitter.
The lawsuit alleges that by March 14, Musk’s stake in Twitter had reached a 5% threshold that required him to publicly disclose his holdings under U.S. securities law by March 24. Musk didn’t make the required disclosure until April 4.
That revelation caused Twitter’s stock to soar 27% from its April 1 close to nearly $50 by the end of April 4′s trading, depriving investors who sold shares before Musk’s improperly delayed disclosure the chance to realize significant gains, according to the lawsuit filed on behalf of an investor named Marc Bain Rasella. Musk, meanwhile, was able to continue to buy shares that traded in prices ranging from $37.69 to $40.96.
The lawsuit is seeking to be certified as a class action representing Twitter shareholders who sold shares between March 24 and April 4, a process that could take a year or more.
Musk spent about $2.6 billion on Twitter stock — a fraction of his estimated wealth of $265 billion, the largest individual fortune in the world. In a regulatory filing Monday, Musk disclosed he may increase his stake after backing out of an agreement reached last week to join Twitter’s board of directors.
Jacob Walker, one of the lawyers that filed the lawsuit against Musk, told The Associated Press that he hadn’t reached out to the Securities and Exchange Commission about Musk’s alleged violations about the disclosure of his Twitter stake. “I assume the SEC is well aware of what he did,” Walker said.
An SEC spokesperson declined to comment.
The SEC and Musk have been wrangling in court since 2018 when Musk and Tesla agreed to pay a $40 million fine to settle allegations that he used his Twitter account to mislead investors about a potential buyout of the electric car company that never materialized. As part of that deal, Musk was supposed to obtain legal approval for his tweets about information that could affect Tesla’s stock price — a provision that regulators contend he has occasionally violated and that he now argues unfairly muzzles him.
Musk didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment posted on Twitter, where he often shares his opinion and thoughts. Alex Spiro, a New York lawyer representing Musk in his ongoing dispute with the SEC, also didn’t immediately respond to a query from The Associated Press.
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BELTON — It did not come as a shock for Evrhett White that this week’s adverse weather conditions subsided in time for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s 83rd annual Easter Pageant on Wednesday — a three-show event that drew more than 6,000 total spectators.
“It was storming my freshman year in the morning but then the clouds parted right at noon,” White, a senior marketing major, told the Telegram. “It hasn’t rained in 83 years (at the pageant) and I don’t think it’s going to rain in the next 83.”
The 20-year-old, who served as this year’s director, noted how the planning and production for the Easter Pageant involved more than 350 students and children of UMHB faculty — a collective that had an opportunity to bond over their faith.
“The directors were picked by (UMHB President Randy O’Rear) and his faculty a year ago … so we’ve been making timelines, preparing costumes and props, working on technical stuff and memorizing sound cues,” White said. “But more importantly we had to prepare our hearts because it is super emotional to watch.”
Seth Brennan, a senior mathematics major from Spring, portrayed Jesus, while Taylor Humphrey, a senior elementary education major from Belton, portrayed Mary — roles that the pair was selected for based on their Christian faith and character.
“Being able to participate in Easter Pageant has given me a whole new perspective of the Gospel story,” Brennan said. “I’ve been given the opportunity to step into the shoes of Jesus and experience some of the emotions he had, and that has changed me. It has really awakened a desire to pursue Jesus even more because the pain, suffering and sacrifice of my Savior has become more real to me.”
Cordell Spears, who played a Roman guard, also called his participation in the Easter Pageant transformative.
“I have read the crucifixion story countless times, but being put into the story physically and seeing it with my own eyes is a totally different experience,” Spears, a UMHB freshman, said. “Dragging the thieves to the crosses, then holding my Savior in the air has put love in my heart for what He sacrificed for me.”
White hopes more people understand the gravity of that sacrifice.
“Our sins aren’t buried or covered up,” he said. “They’re destroyed on that cross and Jesus’ resurrection is the most important thing in history. Taking the time to remember that and to be grateful is super important.”
People who were unable to attend the Easter Pageant can view a recorded version of the show online at umhb.edu/live. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_09f23d58-bb88-11ec-87a2-4f05f7e3f2d3.html | 2022-04-14T02:51:05Z |
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis heads to the Mediterranean island nation of Malta on Saturday for a pandemic-delayed weekend visit, aiming to draw attention to Europe’s migration challenge has only become more stark with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Francis is likely to encourage Europe’s embrace of Ukrainian refugees while also urging countries to extend the same welcome to migrants coming from Libya and elsewhere.
Malta, the European Union’s smallest country with a half-million people, has long been on the front lines of the flow of migrants and refugees across the Mediterranean. It has frequently called upon its bigger European neighbors to shoulder more of the burden receiving would-be refugees.
Francis has frequently echoed that call, and will certainly link it this weekend to the welcome the Maltese once gave the Apostle Paul, who according to the biblical account, was shipwrecked off Malta in around A.D. 60 while en route to Rome and was shown unusual kindness by the islanders.
The Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, said migration will top the agenda for Francis’ trip and said Europe’s reception of Ukrainian refugees was “truly admirable.”
“I hope that this tragic experience can also really help to grow, to increase sensitivity also towards the other migration, the one that comes from the south,” he told Vatican Media.
Although short, the two-day visit could be challenging for the 85-year-old Francis, who has had increasing trouble walking due to an inflamed ligament in his right knee. He has struggled in recent days to stand up from his chair and climb stairs, and his limping gait from sciatica has appeared more pronounced.
Aside from getting on and off his plane, Francis is due to board a catamaran Saturday afternoon for a sailing trip to the island of Gozo, and on Sunday plans to descend the steps into the Grotto of St. Paul in Rabat.
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni has said no extra mobility measures were being taken beyond the norm.
Francis had been due to visit Malta in May 2020, but postponed the visit after the coronavirus pandemic hit. The rescheduled trip comes as the Catholic Church in the overwhelmingly Catholic country is preparing for its first in-person Easter Week celebrations in two years.
Maltese Archbishop Charles Scicluna, who is also a top Vatican official, asked for prayers for the visit, not least because of Francis’ catamaran trip Saturday.
“That should be lovely if he has the right weather for it, but the last two weekends before the pope’s trip have been an unmitigated disaster weather-wise,” Scicluna told The Associated Press. “So we pray for something we cannot organize … the weather.”
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This new solution allows enterprises on Salesforce Commerce Cloud to pivot to the next stage of headless commerce
QUEBEC CITY, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - OSF Digital, an award-winning provider of digital transformation services to companies worldwide, today announced the launch of OSF Headless, an omnichannel headless commerce solution for Salesforce Commerce Cloud that enhances the user experience and increases the average order value and conversion ratio with progressive web application (PWA) kit apps. Businesses using OSF Headless can smoothly transition their online stores to a headless commerce architecture. This solution allows companies to enhance storefront journeys and create app-like engaging experiences to keep up with ever-rising consumer expectations with an extensive suite of headless applications.
"We are pleased to launch OSF Headless, a new innovative solution that helps enterprises transition into the next phase of commerce," said Gerry Szatvanyi. "Several businesses across many industries can benefit from moving to headless commerce and creating new touchpoints, channels, and systems to get in front of their target audience. We believe OSF Headless will be a valuable addition to OSF's catalog of products and services."
OSF Headless offers headless capabilities that upgrade your storefront and significantly reduce page load times. Along with opening new revenue channels, there are unique features for both the merchant and the end customer. This solution speeds the time to market with a pre-built PWA kit that is customizable to fit your brand's needs. It brings together out-of-the-box speed with the flexibility to adapt to any business need.
Headless commerce is an ecommerce system that decouples the front-end web system from the ecommerce back-end engine. There are several benefits to the new OSF Headless, including:
Speed: Launch a fast, mobile-optimized web experience across all screens, reduce page load times and spend less on the development and maintenance process with shorter build times, updates, and improved storefronts.
Flexibility: Each app available with OSF Headless has its own price, and you can mix and match it according to your preferences and needs.
Versatility: Page Designer is compatible with the PWA kit in OSF Headless; there is no need to use different CMS technologies.
OSF Digital has over 2200 employees and 49 offices worldwide. With over 1000 Salesforce certifications, OSF Digital is a rapidly expanding global independent commerce and digital transformation partner and the only Salesforce Partner globally to earn expert distinction in four major commerce categories. OSF Digital has several innovative B2B and B2C go-to-market products and solutions across various industries, including automotive, retail, quick-serve restaurants, grocery, and more.
To learn more about OSF Digital, visit: osf.digital.
OSF Digital is a global commerce and digital transformation leader with expertise in connecting technology and strategy to drive business goals. With expert status in B2C and B2B commerce and several Salesforce awards for multi-cloud innovation, OSF Digital seamlessly guides enterprises through their entire digital transformation journey. With customers in various industries around the globe, OSF Digital provides personal attention and the highest level of connection with a local presence throughout North America, Latin America, APAC, and EMEA. For more information about OSF Digital, visit: osf.digital.
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Butt family, H-E-B commit $10 million for new elementary school in Uvalde
UVALDE, Texas (Gray News) - Owners of a popular supermarket chain based in southwestern Texas are committing millions to help the Uvalde community move forward after May’s deadly mass shooting.
H-E-B and the Butt family announced Tuesday that they are leading the way with a $10 million donation to help build a new elementary school at Robb Elementary.
“Our first store in Uvalde opened in 1959, and Uvalde people are our people,” Charles Butt, H-E-B’s chairman, said.
Tragedy struck the school and the Uvalde community when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School and killed 19 students and two teachers on May 24.
“As we continue to mourn the tremendous loss, I join with my family and H-E-B in working to ensure the Uvalde community can move forward from this tragic event,” Butt said.
Previously, Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin said Robb Elementary would be demolished.
“You could never ask a child to go back or a teacher to go back to that school. Ever,” he said.
According to a news release, the Butt family and H-E-B are working with other stakeholders and organizations to develop the new campus.
Texas firms Huckabee and Joeris General Contractors, some of the founding donors of the Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation, have also made generous commitments to donate their services and time to the project.
Representatives with H-E-B said the new school would help the children, families, staff and school district move forward together.
“Our children are this country’s future, and our schools should be a safe place where children can thrive and envision new possibilities,” Butt said.
H-E-B said the new campus would offer state-of-the-art safety and security measures, along with enhanced educational offerings.
Robb Elementary was built in the 1960s and serves approximately 538 students in grades second through fourth. However, the school has been permanently closed since the shooting.
Last month, H-E-B launched a donation campaign and announced it would commit $500,000 to support the victims and families affected.
“We thank our loyal H-E-B customers for their unwavering support of communities in times of need,” Butt said.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A Ukranian journalist imprisoned in Crimea will be honored next month at the PEN America gala. Vladyslav Yesypenko, arrested last year and sentenced recently to six years in a Russian labor camp for alleged possession and transport of explosives, is this year’s recipient of the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award.
Yesypenko, 53, is a freelance correspondent for Krym.Realii Project, a Crimean radio program and news source run by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. He has denied the allegations and has said he confessed after being tortured and threatened with death. He was arrested in March 2021 by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB).
At the time, he had been working on a video report about how life has changed in Crimea since it was annexed by Russia eight years ago.
“Since February, the horrors of Russia’s war on Ukraine have been laid bare for all the world to see. But Russia’s campaign to suffocate Ukraine dates back much further, and intensified in 2014 with the illegal occupation of the Crimean peninsula,” Suzanne Nossel, CEO of the literary and human rights organization, said in a statement Tuesday.
“Indomitable reporters like Vladyslav Yesypenko have provided a portal to enable the world to see Russian occupation for what it is, an exercise of force aimed to stifle the will of free people.”
While in detention, Yesypenko wrote a letter, published by Krym.Realii, in which he contended that “Nothing shows the ugly nature of the occupying power as the constant filling of the cells with new people who were detained on fabricated evidence.” Referring to his treatment by the FSB, he added: “It didn’t break me, but my hair seemed to turn gray.”
His wife, Kateryna Yesypenko, will accept the award on his behalf during the May 23 gala at the Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. Other honorees will include author Zadie Smith and Audible founder Donald Katz.
The PEN award, called the PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award when established in 1987, is given to writers and artists imprisoned for their work. Over the years, numerous honorees have since been freed, including the 2017 recipient, Ukranian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov. He was released from a Russian prison two years later. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/imprisoned-ukranian-journalist-to-be-honored-by-pen-america/ | 2022-04-19T16:16:11Z |
Teens invent an automatic walker to help Parkinson’s patients
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (CNN) - Two teenagers have spent the last two years inventing a one-of-a-kind walker that would help people with Parkinson’s disease.
Kaavya Karthikeyan and Akanksha Tibrewala are childhood best friends, neighbors and classmates at Chantilly High School.
“And we met through preschool. And then she actually moved into the neighborhood a few years after so we have just been best friends after that,” Karthikeyan said.
Both are eyeing Georgia Tech as a possibility of entering college together.
But perhaps their biggest passion they share is caring for seniors and those with Parkinson’s disease.
“It kind of sparked with my great-grandmother,” Tibrewala said. “She had paralysis on one side of her body. So it was extremely difficult for her to do simple tasks like walking.”
The friends set to work creating an automatic walker.
“One of the main things that we were trying to focus on was to make sure our walker was completely simple to use and that it was easy for them to understand how to use it,” Karthikeyan said.
The walker would have a big impact for people who have mobility issues.
Karthikeyan and Tibrewala spent the last two years designing the walker and testing it with patients in local facilities.
“Once we had this idea, we were really surprised to see there was nothing on the market like this,” Karthikeyan said.
They asked patients with Parkinson’s as well as physicians if their product would make sense or if it would be of assistance.
“And it actually gave us really good results and we got really good feedback from them,” Karthikeyan said.
Now they’re hoping to get a patent on it and get it on the market.
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Biden names FEMA, CDC officials to head monkeypox response
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to name top officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to serve as the White House coordinators to combat the growing monkeypox outbreak.
The White House said Biden will announce Tuesday that he has tapped Robert Fenton, who helped lead FEMA’s mass vaccination effort for COVID-19 as the agency’s acting administrator when Biden first took office, as the White House coordinator. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis of the CDC will be named his deputy. Daskalakis, the director of the agency’s HIV prevention division and a national expert on issues affecting the LGBTQ community, previously helped lead New York City’s COVID-19 response.
The White House said the pair would coordinate “strategy and operations to combat the current monkeypox outbreak, including equitably increasing the availability of tests, vaccinations and treatments.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert and Biden’s top science adviser, praised their appointments Monday night and said he hoped they would tighten the coordination between the various federal agencies involved in the monkeypox response.
“I personally think we’re dealing with a really serious issue here,” Fauci said. “There are a lot of unknowns. There are a lot of knowns about monkeypox, but there’s still a lot of unknowns. So we really got to implement the interventions we have, get a much better feeling for the natural history and the scope and absolutely reach out into the community, and that’s the reason why I think the combination of Bob and Demetre is really a good combination.”
The monkeypox virus spreads through prolonged and close skin-to-skin contact, including hugging, cuddling and kissing, as well as sharing bedding, towels and clothing. People getting sick so far have been primarily men who have sex with men. But health officials emphasize that the virus can infect anyone.
The U.S. saw its first case of the monkeypox virus confirmed on May 18 and now has over 3,000 confirmed infections.
The announcement of the coordinator and deputy coordinator mirrors the Biden administration’s response to COVID-19, when the president centralized virus response operations out of the West Wing, first under Jeff Zients and now with Dr. Ashish Jha.
Scientists say that, unlike campaigns to stop COVID-19, mass vaccinations against monkeypox won’t be necessary. They think targeted use of the available doses, along with other measures, could shut down the expanding epidemics that were recently designated by the World Health Organization as a global health emergency.
Still, the Biden administration has faced criticism over the pace of vaccine availability for monkeypox. The White House said it has made more than 1.1 million doses of vaccine available and has helped to boost domestic diagnostic capacity to 80,000 tests per week.
California on Monday became the second state in three days to declare a public health emergency over monkeypox, following action this weekend by New York, but the Biden administration did not appear to be moving in that direction. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the decision would be up to Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra.
“We look forward to partnering with Bob Fenton and Demetre Dadkalakis as we work to end the monkeypox outbreak in America,” Becerra in a statement. “Bob’s experience in federal and regional response coordination, and Demetre’s vast knowledge of our public health systems’ strengths and limits will be instrumental as we work to stay ahead of the virus and advance a whole-of-government response.”
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Uber continued to build momentum in the second quarter with Americans heading back to offices and gross bookings hit an an all-time high as anxiety over COVID-19 eased.
Passengers took a total of 1.87 billion trips on Uber during the spring and early summer, a 24% increase compared with the same time last year. That’s about 21 million trips per day, on average.
Monthly active platform consumers climbed 21% from the prior-year period to 122 million.
Revenue at the San Francisco company more than doubled to $8.07 billion, bolstered by a change in the business model for its UK mobility business and the acquisition of Transplace by Uber Freight.
This beat the $7.36 billion that analysts polled by FactSet predicted.
The company had to navigate an extremely tight labor market that at times has left it short of drivers almost immediately as it emerged from the from the pandemic.
“Despite rising ride share prices throughout the US/Europe clearly consumers are still moving to the Uber platform especially as travel, shifting to the office, and other post pandemic trends take hold globally with Uber poised to benefit into 2023,” said Dan Ives, who follows Uber for Wedbush.
Gross bookings surged 33% to $29.08 billion, an all-time high and Uber Technologies Inc. foresees third-quarter gross bookings between $29 billion and $30 billion.
Wall Street overlooked a huge loss for the quarter and shares jumped nearly 13% before the opening bell Tuesday.
Uber lost $2.6 billion, or $1.33 per share, for the three months ended June 30. This included a $1.7 billion net headwind related to Uber’s equity investments, which was mostly related to the revaluation of its stakes in Aurora Innovation Inc., Grab Holdings Inc. and India’s food delivery company Zomato. The loss also included $470 million in stock-based compensation expense.
Industry analysts had projected a loss of only 27 cents per share.
Uber has regained a lot of ground since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 triggered government lockdowns that kept most people at home.
The company pivoted at the time by building up a then-nascent food-delivery division, although that segment isn’t growing as rapidly as last year with so many people returning to restaurants. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/uber-gains-momentum-in-2nd-quarter-investors-look-past-loss/ | 2022-08-02T14:33:14Z |
Breakthrough Energy Ventures leads Series B round for the Virginia-based circular fashion company, with additional support from Inditex, Milliken, Lansdowne, Temasek, and more
Investment demonstrates Circ's increasing power in the circular textile market
DANVILLE, Va., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The circular fashion company Circ announced over $30 million in Series B funding backed by some of the largest international apparel companies and venture capital firms. The investment will help to drive new progress for Circ as they fulfill their mission of protecting the planet from the cost of clothing. The round was led by the Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) with additional investment from new partners, including one of the world's largest fashion retailers Inditex, global diversified manufacturer and leader in American textiles Milliken & Company, and international investment groups Lansdowne Partners and Temasek. Previous investors joining Circ's latest round of funding include 8090 Partners, Alante Capital, Card Sound Capital, Circulate Capital, Envisioning Partners, and Marubeni.
Circ developed the revolutionary technology system that returns clothes to the raw materials from which they were made, preserving the earth's natural resources in nature. Most people are unaware of the ingredients that make our clothing, often forgetting that those materials come directly from the earth in the form of natural fibers like cotton and synthetic fibers like polyester, which is made entirely from petroleum-dependent plastic. The company's technology is uniquely capable of separating and recovering mixed polymer streams, specifically any blend of polyester and cotton, which account for most fabrics manufactured, and hence, most of the clothing that hangs in our collective closets. Circ's technology is projected to substantially reduce carbon emissions created by the fashion industry.
"Combining best-in-class financial investors, led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures with investment from fashion market leader Inditex, is a springboard to rapid, large-scale manufacturing success," explains Peter Majeranowski, CEO of Circ. "With this investment round, we've secured suppliers, purchasers, and major financial stakeholders to establish a much cleaner fashion future. We already have all the clothing we need to make all the clothing we'll ever need. Now, alongside our partners, we can make recycled garments accessible to every shopper."
Circ's innovation has caught the attention of major brands and organizations, including early investors Patagonia, Marubeni, and Fashion For Good. This latest round of funding will help the company complete its engineering work for larger-scale facilities while continuing commercial launches with key partners. Funds will also be used to add core team members in engineering, R&D, management, and business development.
"The textiles industry is estimated to account for over 1 Gt of CO2-equivalent emissions per year as of 2016, the largest portion of which comes from raw materials," said Carmichael Roberts, BEV. "BEV was founded to drive innovative solutions—like the technology Circ has created—that will reduce and eliminate greenhouse emissions as quickly as possible. Recycling can reduce emissions associated with deriving textile raw materials, however, most textiles are blends, which are difficult to separate and recycle. We see Circ's ability to recycle blended textiles as a significant breakthrough that can help us to achieve our global carbon goals by reducing the carbon intensity of textile raw materials."
"At Inditex, we are very excited to announce Circ as our first venture investment in a clean technology company," said Óscar García Maceiras, Chief Executive Officer at Inditex. "In partnership with Circ, we are committed to promoting the transformation of the entire fashion industry. We look forward to contributing our knowledge and corporate capabilities to Circ's rapid success and achievement of industrial scale."
This announcement comes on the heels of a remarkable period of growth for the company, which announced a partnership with the international technology group Andritz in the summer of 2021. The partnership was focused on the rapid scaling of Circ's patented recycling process with the help of Andritz's global reach and depth of expertise in equipment manufacturing and engineering.
To learn more about Circ, visit www.circ.earth.
Circ is on a mission to power the clean closet with patented technology that recycles global fashion waste back into textiles, over and over again. We are protecting our planet by reducing the need and demand for petroleum, trees, and other materials harvested from nature to manufacture clothes. Circ is building a truly circular eco-economy for the fashion industry. Headquartered in Danville, Virginia, a former epicenter of textile production in the United States, Circ is revitalizing the future of material technology and manufacturing. Visit www.circ.earth to learn more.
Founded by Bill Gates and backed by many of the world's top business leaders, BEV has raised more than $2 billion in committed capital to support cutting-edge companies that are leading the world to net-zero emissions. BEV is a purpose-built investment firm that is seeking to invest, launch, and scale global companies that will eliminate GHG emissions throughout the economy as soon as possible. BEV seeks true breakthroughs and is committed to supporting these entrepreneurs and companies by bringing to bear a unique combination of technical, operational, market, and policy expertise.
BEV is a part of Breakthrough Energy, a network of investment vehicles, philanthropic programs, policy advocacy, and other activities committed to scaling the technologies we need to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Visit www.breakthroughenergy.org to learn more.
Inditex is one of the world's largest fashion retailers, with seven brands (Zara, Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho, and Zara Home) operating in more than 200 markets through its online platform and stores.
With a business model focused on meeting customer desires in a sustainable way, Inditex is committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2040.
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Karen Navarre Wicki | Circ: circ@thenumber29.com
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- Geek+ has deployed its AMR technologies in major markets across the continent, reaching this milestone in under three years
- The Geek+ Europe team is expanding rapidly to support the company's growing European client base
STUTTGART, Germany, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Geek+, the global leader in AMR technology, has now successfully deployed its smart logistics technology in 16 countries in Europe. Having recently seen the installation of a Geek+ goods-to-person solution for an e-commerce retailer, Hungary has become the latest European country to benefit from world-leading goods-to-person technology.
Since arriving in Europe in 2019, Geek+ has successfully completed automation and modernization projects with some of the continent's best-known companies. Household names such as ASDA, Leroy Merlin, and DB Schenker have all turned to Geek+ technology to upgrade their logistics and supply chain operations.
Over the course of the past three years, Geek+ Europe has grown by leaps and bounds. The company's European headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany was originally staffed by a team of three revolving around Geek+ Europe president Jackson Zhang, but is now the home base for over 120 employees. This team offers the full range of Geek+ services including, sales, engineering, solutions innovation, marketing, customer support, and implementation.
Reflecting on his experience, Zhang said: "Europe has always been a key market for Geek+ and represented a unique and exciting challenge. I'm very proud of the team we have built here and everything that they have achieved. Having successful projects in 16 countries in three years is a testament to their hard work."
Geek+ today offers a full range of warehouse solutions developed through years of research and hands-on experience. These include world-leading goods-to-person mobile robots for retail, e-commerce, and apparel logistics; parcel sorting robots used by major couriers and postal services; and high-density storage solutions for racks and pallets.
Geek+'s success has not gone unnoticed. The company's solutions have been awarded several awards in recognition of the advances in innovation that they represent. Geek+'s RoboShuttle high-density picking solution was awarded the 2021 European Product Design Award in the industrial robot category. At this year's Semaine de l'Innovation du Transport & de la Logistique (SITL) in Paris, the 8-meter tall version of RoboShuttle won over the jury and took home the Innovation Award in the Intralogistics, Robotics, and Automation category.
This week, members of the Geek+ Europe team and senior management will be at LogiMAT, where they will be presenting PopPick, a next-generation goods-to-person solution that represents the culmination of Geek+'s experience and expertise. Visit Booth D51 in Hall 7 to see the solutions and consult with Geek+ experts.
About Geek+
Geek+ is a global technology company leading the intelligent logistics revolution. We apply advanced robotics and AI technologies to realize flexible, reliable, and highly efficient solutions for warehouses and supply chain management. Geek+ is trusted by over 500 global industry leaders and has been recognized as the world leader in autonomous mobile robots. Founded in 2015, Geek+ has over 1500 employees, with offices in Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, South Korea, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore.
For more information, please visit: https://www.geekplus.com/
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WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The Latest from Wimbledon (all times local):
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8:30 p.m.
Sixth-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime is out of Wimbledon in the first round. He’s the highest men’s seed to be eliminated so far.
The Canadian lost to Maxime Cressy of the United States 6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (9), 7-6 (5).
The 21-year-old Auger-Aliassime was a quarterfinalist last year for his best result at the All England Club.
Cressy came into Wimbledon in good form, having been runner-up to Taylor Fritz at the grass-court Eastbourne tournament last weekend.
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7 p.m.
Rafael Nadal got his Wimbledon campaign off to a winning start, though he needed four sets to do it.
The second-seeded Nadal defeated Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina 6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 on Centre Court.
The Spaniard is attempting to win his third consecutive Grand Slam tournament to add to his men’s record 22 major titles.
It was Nadal’s first match since winning the French Open earlier this month.
The three weeks off showed at times, as Nadal amassed 41 unforced errors to go with 23 winners.
At Roland Garros, Nadal needed injections to numb the pain in his bothersome left foot. But he entered Wimbledon optimistic about the foot after receiving new treatment.
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5:55 p.m.
Feliciano Lopez’s record-equaling Wimbledon appearance ended in the first round.
The unseeded Spaniard lost to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands 6-2, 6-3, 6-3.
Lopez was playing in his 81st Grand Slam event, equaling Roger Federer’s all-time record for most Grand Slam men’s singles appearances. He had played in 79 in a row as of this year’s Australian Open, another record for men, but failed to qualify for the French Open to end that streak.
At Wimbledon, Lopez was making his 20th appearance, tying Jimmy Connors for second-most by a man, behind only Federer’s 22 in the Open era.
At 40 years, 293 days, Lopez is the oldest man to start the main-draw singles at Wimbledon since Neale Fraser (41 years, 275 days) in 1975.
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5:50 p.m.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova advanced to the second round at Wimbledon.
The 25th-seeded Czech, who came into the tournament after winning the grass-court tune-up event at Eastbourne, beat Jasmine Paolini of Italy 2-6, 6-4, 6-2.
Kvitova won the title at the All England Club in 2011 and 2014. She was then attacked in her home in 2016 and suffered knife injuries to her playing left hand. She later had surgery and needed more than five months to recover.
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4:15 p.m.
Nick Kyrgios outlasted British wild-card entry Paul Jubb in five sets to advance to the second round at Wimbledon.
The 27-year-old Australian won 3-6, 6-1, 7-5, 6-7 (3), 7-5 against his 219th-ranked opponent.
Kyrgios, ranked 40th, broke Jubb in the sixth game of the deciding set to go ahead 4-2. He broke again with Jubb serving to try to stay in the match.
The 22-year-old Jubb lost in the first round at Wimbledon in 2019 in his only other Grand Slam appearance.
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3:45 p.m.
American teenager Coco Gauff rebounded from a set down to beat Elena-Gabriela Ruse 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the first round at Wimbledon.
The 18-year-old Gauff was the runner-up at the French Open but needed three sets to get past the 54th-ranked Romanian.
The 11th-seeded Gauff got the go-ahead break in the third set at 5-5 on her sixth break point of the game when Ruse double-faulted.
Gauff accumulated 25 break points but converted only four. Ruse was more efficient on break points, converting four of six.
Ruse made more than twice as many unforced errors: 54 to Gauff’s 26.
Gauff reached the fourth round in her previous two appearances at Wimbledon.
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2:55 p.m.
Top-ranked Iga Swiatek extended her winning streak to 36 matches — the longest run on the women’s tour since 1997.
Swiatek beat Croatian qualifier Jana Fett 6-0, 6-3 on Centre Court.
After dominating early, Swiatek fell behind 3-1 in the second set before winning the next five games. She saved five break points to avoid going down 4-1.
It was the 21-year-old Polish player’s first match since winning the French Open title earlier this month.
The previous wins in her streak were on either clay or hard courts — this was her first on grass.
Martina Hingis reached 37 wins in a row before losing at the 1997 French Open final.
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12:30 p.m.
Three-time Grand Slam semifinalist Grigor Dimitrov retired from his first-round match at Wimbledon against American opponent Steve Johnson after having a medical evaluation of his leg.
The 18th-seeded Dimitrov won the first set 6-4 and was trailing 5-2 in the second when the 31-year-old Bulgarian stopped playing on No. 2 Court.
Dimitrov reached the last four at the All England Club in 2014.
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11:20 a.m.
Matteo Berrettini, the 2021 Wimbledon runner-up, has pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament after testing positive for COVID-19.
The All England Club announced Berrettini’s withdrawal and he posted about it on Instagram.
The eighth-seeded Italian was supposed to play Cristian Garín in the first round on Tuesday.
Berrettini is being replaced in the field by Elias Ymer, who lost in qualifying.
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11 a.m.
Serena Williams makes her return to singles on Day 2 at Wimbledon.
Her last singles match was a year ago at the All England Club when she was injured in the first round.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion will play Harmony Tan of France on Centre Court.
First up on Centre Court is top-ranked Iga Swiatek. She’ll put her 35-match winning streak on the line against Croatian qualifier Jana Fett.
Then it’s 22-time major champion Rafael Nadal, who will face Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina.
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The Newlywed's Downright Daring Photos Showcase Their Love for Daring Plant Chicken
LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daring Foods, purveyors of Plant Chicken with a clean label, short ingredient list and perfectly chicken-like flavor and texture, announced their newest campaign with America's favorite plant-based newlyweds Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker. {Imagery + Video}
Daring spent a night with Kourtney and Travis at Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood two days after their Vegas elopement to capture their love for each other and for Plant Chicken. Daring developed four recipes for the couple to devour during their epic staycation to properly fuel up for the evening. The recipes will be available on Daring's online cookbook, Unclucked Eats, and Kourtney and Travis will also share them on Instagram for fans to check out.
"From the moment our partnership with Kourtney and Travis began there was clear synergy between Daring's mission and their personal beliefs on plant-based eating and the positive impact it has on the environment," said Daring's Founder and CEO Ross Mackay. "I could not be more proud to partner with them for Daring's latest campaign and am grateful for their support and genuine love of our Plant Chicken."
The campaign takes the consumers on a journey with the duo arriving in style with massive buckets of fried Daring Breaded Plant Chicken clutched in their hands as they exit their limo. From there, they can be seen getting "saucy" with each other, eating delicious meals in bed, and against a backdrop of Daring Plant Chicken spread throughout the Chateau Marmont penthouse suite, they playfully feed each other bites by hand while sipping on celebratory champagne.
The Daring campaign was shot by iconic fashion photographer Ellen Von Unwerth, who recently shot their (third) wedding in Italy.
As proponents of plant-based diets, Kourtney and Travis were the perfect partners in this campaign to highlight just how enjoyable eating plant-based chicken can be. Kourtney's health and wellness platform, Poosh, reflects her love of healthy eating with mindful ingredients, and Travis' dedication to being vegan over the past years has influenced bringing more plant-based options to the restaurant industry. And, Monty's Good Burger, the iconic vegan burger restaurant of which Travis is an investor, just launched Daring Plant Chicken Tenders at all locations.
"I've been on a health and wellness journey for the past 13 years, which has made me super conscious of what I put into my body and my kids' bodies. I'm not fully vegan, but Travis has helped me keep to a mostly plant-based diet, which is so much easier with Daring," said Kourtney Kardashian, Poosh Founder & TV Personality. "I honestly cannot believe how much it tastes like chicken. There are lots of plant proteins out there, but we're always looking for options that are super clean with all-natural ingredients. That's why I love Daring!"
"I haven't eaten meat since I was 13 years old, so really good plant protein is important to me. Daring is awesome, because it's super clean and has all-natural ingredients." said Travis Barker, Musician. "When I went fully vegan 15 years ago, the options were basically straight vegetables, so I'm excited to see more plant-based choices on menus– That's why I invested in Crossroads Kitchen and Monty's and why this partnership with Daring felt so right for Kourt and Me."
Daring is a uniquely textured and tasty 1:1 substitute for chicken, made through a clean and simple flavor infusion process, with almost 50% less ingredients than market competitors. Daring's vegan, gluten-free, and non-gmo plant chicken pieces come in four audacious flavors including Original, Breaded, Cajun, and Lemon & Herb with an MSRP of $7.50 for an eight ounce bag. Available at over 400 restaurants and 9,000 retailers across the country, including Sprouts, Erewhon, Whole Foods, Walmart, Kroger and most recently Target - Daring is available from coast to coast.
The campaign will be shared on social media and new content will be released over the next two weeks. Check out Daring's Instagram to follow along!
About Daring: Daring is the leading plant-based chicken brand, founded by Ross Mackay, with the mission of re-thinking and replacing animal chicken from the global food system. Backed by global celebrities like Drake and Naomi Osaka, the award-winning brand is available via the brand's website and nationally at over 9,000 retail stores like Whole Foods, Albertsons, Walmart and Kroger. Daring is a uniquely textured and tasty 1:1 substitute for chicken, made through a clean and simple flavor infusion process, with almost 50% less ingredients than market competitors. Daring's vegan, gluten-free, and non-gmo plant chicken pieces are made with just six natural ingredients and seasoned in four flavor-packed signature spice blends including Original, Lemon & Herb, Cajun and Breaded.
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The Suncoast returns to typical summer weather
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - We have had some weather lately that is atypical for your average Suncoast summer day. Morning storms, sometimes strong ones, will now give way to calm mornings and active afternoons with thunderstorms building inland and drifting back to the coast.
Today will be something of a transition day, as winds slowly shift from southwest to southeast and moisture starts filtering back into our air.
Today will feature sunny skies to start and very warm afternoon temperatures. The high of 92 today will be accompanied by a “feels like” temperature of 104. We will see a few showers near the coast in the early afternoon as the sea breeze starts. The leading edge of the sea breeze will move inland and thunderstorms will become more widespread as the east coast sea breeze approaches. A few evening storms will make it back to the coast as the rain fades.
The southeast wind will become established by tomorrow and moisture will return. An upper-level low will approach and the rain chances will go up starting tomorrow and lasting into the weekend.
The low in the Gulf waters that the National Hurricane Center has been watching is failing to develop. The low is likely to drift northward over the deep south and spread rain over the next few days from North Florida westward through the North Gulf Coast.
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Discovery’s merger with WarnerMedia could take effect as early as Friday
By Oliver Darcy and Brian Stelter, CNN Business
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The formation of Warner Bros. Discovery is just about complete.
As Variety’s Jennifer Maas first reported on Tuesday, the pending merger between Discovery and WarnerMedia could “close,” in Wall Street parlance, as early as the end of business Friday. (WarnerMedia is CNN’s current parent, and CNN will be a part of this new media juggernaut.) A person familiar with the matter confirmed to Brian Stelter and me that the Friday timing is possible.
The companies have been planning for this moment for the better part of a year. In recent weeks, Monday the 11th was tentatively marked as a closing date. Now it could be a few days earlier.
Discovery and AT&T are not publicly commenting. But there are many signs that the deal is quickly coming to completion, with David Zaslav in charge of the enterprise. On Tuesday, AT&T officially began its process to spin off WarnerMedia, executing a stock dividend that will give shareholders some shares in the new company. AT&T shareholders will control 71% of Warner Bros. Discovery. “This is going to be the most exciting story in the sector for the next few years,” high-profile industry analyst Jessica Reif told Yahoo Finance.
The spin-off was accompanied by WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar formally announcing that he will depart the company on Friday. “With the pending transaction with Discovery nearing close, now is the right time to share with each of you that I will be departing this amazing company,” Kilar told employees in a memo on Tuesday.
In his note, Kilar called leading WarnerMedia “the honor of my lifetime.” Some of his key lieutenants are also leaving, making way for Discovery.
Kilar’s lasting imprint on Warner
In his tenure as CEO, Kilar brought a new streaming-era mentality to a set of businesses — including HBO and CNN — that were historically siloed and focused on cable and satellite relationships. We talked about it last week when he was hanging out with the tech team running the CNN+ launch. The three keys in this new world, he said, are customer acquisition, engagement, and retention — hooking subscribers, keeping subscribers coming back for fresh and compelling content, and giving them reasons not to cancel. I know that sounds like common sense to some, but it requires a major mindset shift for traditional media businesses.
Speaking on CNBC, Kilar said his counsel to the leaders of Warner Bros. Discovery would be to “start and end with storytelling and stick to that knitting, and also recognize what’s working really well, which is clearly the streaming side of the business and gaming side of the business.” Kilar said he had no “grand proclamations” to share about his own future, but said, “I’m not going to a beach to go and reflect or retire…”
Sarnoff and Forssell also set to exit
“The end credits are rolling for the senior leadership of WarnerMedia,” the WSJ’s Joe Flint wrote Tuesday.
Warner Bros. CEO Ann Sarnoff, who has led the studio since 2019, is set to leave at the same time as Kilar, the NYT’s Brooks Barnes reported, citing three sources and saying a formal announcement is coming soon. Like Kilar, he wrote, Sarnoff “found herself without a seat in the game of musical chairs that accompanies the merging of competing companies.” While the new structure “is still unknown,” Zaslav is expected to take over “at least some” of her portfolio.
HBO Max chief Andy Forssell is also parting ways with the company, Variety’s Matt Donnelly and Jennifer Maas scooped. As Deadline’s Anthony D’Alessandro and Dade Hayes reported, Discovery streaming head JB Perrette was “widely speculated to be taking over the newly merged company’s combined direct-to-consumer streaming operation even before Forssell’s exit became official.” All that said, HBO content chief Casey Bloys is expected to stay, D’Alessandro and Hayes reported…
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‘She was screaming’: Family says 89-year-old grandmother killed in pit bull attack
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - Police say a woman was killed in a dog attack Tuesday morning.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reports that officers were called to a residential area at about 9:45 a.m. regarding a woman who was possibly mauled by a dog.
According to KVVU, medical personnel pronounced the woman dead when they arrived with the dog found nearby.
The animal was turned over to animal control, and the woman’s family identified her as 89-year-old Joan Caffiel.
The woman’s grandson, Peyton Faircloth, said she had severe dementia and was being watched by a caregiver when the attack happened.
“She called me and she was screaming,” he said.
Faircloth said the dog involved was Buc, a rescue pit bull, who had never been aggressive in the six years they’ve had him.
“There was not a mean bone in that dog’s body, that dog would sleep with us every night, and he loved grandma,” Faircloth said.
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Strategic Partners STS Capital Partners Led the Sale and Carson Wealth Provided Financial Guidance
MIAMI, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEO Coaching International, the leading executive coaching firm for growth-focused CEOs and entrepreneurs globally, is pleased to congratulate its client, Quicken Steel LLC, on recently being acquired by Majestic Steel USA, Inc. This marks CEO Coaching International's 50th client exit, the majority of which have been eight, nine, or 10-figure exits.
According to the press release, Quicken Steel, a manufacturer of steel buildings and components based in Claxton, Georgia, "will continue to operate independently while using Majestic resources to create synergies. With a niche in providing short lead-times and the quick installation of steel buildings, it's a downstream opportunity that aligns with Majestic's approach to growth and innovation."
"I feel very blessed to have connected with CEO Coaching International when I did," said Jonathan Sherrill, President of Quicken Steel. "My coach, John Giegerich, is world-class, and brought tremendous value to me, my team, and the whole acquisition process."
"I'm proud of Jonathan and his leadership team and all they've done to achieve this major goal," said John Giegerich, a CEO Coaching International partner and coach who has worked closely with Sherrill for more than a year. "I look forward to Quicken continuing to grow as they execute our strategy as part of the Majestic Steel family."
Two CEO Coaching International Strategic Partners were instrumental to the transaction. Global M&A firm STS Capital Partners led the sale as the sell-side investment bank advisor, and wealth strategists Carson Wealth worked with President Jonathan Sherrill on tax and estate planning.
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Trevor Bauer ready for fight with MLB over suspension
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trevor Bauer is fighting to protect his pitching career, reputation and earning power in the face of his unprecedented two-season suspension without pay by Major League Baseball for violating MLB’s domestic violence and sexual assault policy.
Now, it’s an arbitrator’s turn to decide whether he ever plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers — or any other MLB team — again.
His punishment was meted out Friday for sexual abuse allegations he denies.
If the arbitrator sides with MLB, the 31-year-old pitcher’s full suspension of 324 games without pay would be upheld and Bauer would lose just over $60 million from a $102 million, three-year contract he signed last year. By that time, his contract with the team will have expired.
If Bauer wins, he faces the prospect of rebuilding his reputation, as well as potential public backlash and mending fences with MLB and his team.
Bauer became the Dodgers’ highest-paid player after they outdueled the New York Mets to bring the right-hander home in 2021. He was born in North Hollywood, attended high school in Santa Clarita and played at UCLA.
Public reaction at the time was mixed, not because of Bauer’s performance on the field, but his behavior off it. He had been involved in multiple controversies on social media, where he has a huge following, and some of the higher-profile incidents involved women.
Back then, Bauer told reporters, “I’m doing my best to be better.” And Andrew Friedman, the Dodgers’ president of baseball operations, said the team’s due diligence focused on talking to Bauer, his former teammates and previous organizations.
“We came away from it feeling good about it,” Friedman said at the time. “Now, obviously time will tell, but I feel like he’s going to be a tremendous add, not just on the field, but in the clubhouse and the community.”
By early July, everything had changed for the 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner.
A San Diego woman, whom the pitcher had met through social media, alleged Bauer beat and sexually abused her earlier in 2021. She later sought but was denied a restraining order.Los Angeles prosecutors said in February there was insufficient evidence to prove the woman’s accusations beyond a reasonable doubt.
Bauer repeatedly has said that everything that happened between the two was consensual. He vehemently denied that he abused the woman.
He was put on administrative leave by MLB in July.
His absence over the second half of the season didn’t affect one of the best lineups in baseball. The Dodgers notched a franchise-record 106 wins and finished a game behind rival San Francisco in the NL West. They advanced to the National League Championship Series, losing in six games to the eventual World Series champion Atlanta Braves.
They’re rolling this season, too. Los Angeles beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 Friday night and is tied for first place in the NL West with a 13-6 record.
The role of hometown hero has been assumed by first baseman Freddie Freeman, the Orange County native who was signed in March and quickly became a favorite of fans who serenade him with chants of “Freddie! Freddie!”
Bauer’s teammates long ago publicly distanced themselves from the saga, which involves graphic descriptions of alleged sexual acts and domestic violence — including new allegations detailed Friday in the Washington Post from a woman in Ohio — which are in stark contrast to the family-friendly reputation the Dodgers cultivate.
Manager Dave Roberts said he didn’t address the team after Bauer’s two-year suspension was announced by Commissioner Rob Manfred.
“All I know is our guys have done a great job focusing on the job at hand and the guys in the room,” he said. “That’s kind of where our head is at.”
Among 15 MLB players previously disciplined under the domestic violence and sexual assault policy, none appear to have challenged the penalty before an arbitrator.
It’s not surprising that Bauer would be the first. He’s long been a counterpuncher. He objected to MLB placing him on administrative leave last summer, and he was emphatic again Friday.
“In the strongest possible terms, I deny committing any violation of the league’s domestic violence and sexual assault policy,” he said in a statement.
Bauer has aggressively defended himself on social media against the accusations by the San Diego woman, as well as two women from Ohio who also accused him of sexual misconduct.
His representatives have said the first Ohio woman’s allegation is “categorically false.” And Bauer said Friday that he had a “casual and wholly consensual sexual relationship from 2013-2018″ with the other Ohio woman and that none of their encounters “ever involved a single non-consensual, let alone illegal, act.”
He has sued the San Diego woman for defamation. He’s also suing two media outlets for defamation over their coverage of the allegations.
When it comes to baseball, Bauer is confrontational, too. He has complained publicly about Manfred and gone to arbitration when he didn’t like a previous team’s salary offers.
Bauer’s suspension could be overturned on appeal, which means he could potentially rejoin the team. Roberts alluded to that when he said, “I don’t think everything is finalized.”
Bauer hasn’t pitched since the San Diego woman’s allegations first surfaced last summer. Still, he has support among some Dodgers fans.
“She made accusations but no charges were filed,” said Stephanie Meraz, who attended Friday’s game. “If there’s no evidence to prove he violated a code of conduct, he shouldn’t be suspended.”
Meraz said if Bauer wins his appeal, she’d “definitely” like to see him pitch for the Dodgers again.
Another fan, Salina Hernandez, also disagrees with his suspension.
“I don’t think it’s fair,” she said. “There were no charges.”
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AP freelance writer Jill Painter Lopez contributed to this report.
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ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday that Norma Precision Ammunition, a subsidiary of the leading European ammunition manufacturer RUAG Ammotec, has established its U.S. headquarters, manufacturing site, and warehousing and distribution operations in Chatham County. The company is currently hiring.
“With their facilities in close proximity to the Port of Savannah — the top port for U.S. exports — and our highly-skilled pool of talent, I’m confident that RUAG Ammotec will be very pleased with their decision to invest in the Peach State,” Kemp said in a news release. “I’m grateful to Norma Precision Ammunition for their job-stimulating investments, and I look forward to seeing the opportunities this creates for hard-working Georgians in the region.”
With operations in 12 different countries, Swiss-based RUAG Ammotec develops and produces high-end ammunition for sports shooters, special operations forces, and peace officers worldwide, serving key markets in the military, law enforcement, hunting, and sporting goods sectors. In 2021, Norma Precision Ammunition imported more than 400 containers of ammunition from RUAG Ammotec factories in Europe, while also delivering more than 30 million cartridges of ammunition made in the U.S.
“Norma Precision Ammunition has been manufacturing in the United States for over 10 years as RUAG Ammotec USA,” Christoph Eisenhardt, president and CEO of RUAG Ammotec, said. “The past four years have been remarkable years of steady growth.
“With this relocation, expansion, and focus on the Norma Ammunition brand, we will continue to grow while better serving our customers and industry partners in the United States and abroad. I am pleased with all that Georgia has to offer our company. I am confident that with our relocation, we have chosen the right community to partner with to ensure mutual long-term success.”
“We are pleased to announce the official relocation of Norma Precision Ammunition to the Georgia Lowcountry,” Paul Lemke, President of Norma Precision Ammunition, said. “The Savannah area offers a significant opportunity to expand our small arms ammunition manufacturing and distribution operations to meet growing customer demand and to better serve our partners in the small arms industry, while providing unmatched access to the world-class Port of Savannah.”
Norma Precision Ammunition is located at 141 Prosperity Drive in Garden City. The company is currently hiring for advanced manufacturing, distribution, management, and sales opportunities. Individuals interested in career opportunities with the company are encouraged to visit www.NormaShooting.com for additional information.
“Today’s announcement that Norma Precision Ammunition will locate their U.S. headquarters, manufacturing and distribution operations to Chatham County is a testament that our region has the infrastructure and skilled work force for companies to locate and thrive here,” Trip Tollison, president and CEO of the Savannah Economic Development Authority, said. “This is great news for our region, and we look forward to working with Norma Precision Ammunition as they grow here in Savannah.”
“We’re proud that RUAG Ammotec has chosen Georgia as home to all of their U.S. activities,” Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson said. “The company has experienced unprecedented growth, and Norma Precision Ammunition’s decision to invest and grow in the Savannah region highlights the importance of Georgia’s unmatched work force development programs, logistics advantages, and quality of life. I am grateful for the partnership of the elected officials and economic development partners in southeast Georgia who went above and beyond to recruit and support this exciting addition to Georgia’s firearms industry.”
Georgia remains a national leader in advanced manufacturing and continues to attract global businesses like RUAG Ammotec. According to National Shooting Sports Foundation data, Georgia has become one of the country’s top 10 states for firearms manufacturing. The state’s strength across multiple manufacturing sectors resulted in a GDP of $59.5 billion in 2020, which is the latest data available. The Georgia Department of Labor estimated that there were 392,508 manufacturing jobs in the state as of the third quarter of 2021. | https://www.albanyherald.com/jobs/chatham-county-lands-ammo-manufacturing-distribution-center/article_3e4b6086-b9d3-11ec-84e5-73e02f3d6811.html | 2022-04-11T21:52:59Z |
KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Mercy Kansas City will head into its new fiscal year July 1 with a full head of steam after S&P Global Ratings raised the hospital system's long-term credit rating, citing its financial strength, performance and operating results.
S&P Global Ratings raised the hospital system's credit rating from A+ to AA-, the first rating upgrade for Children's Mercy in 24 years.
Specifically, Children's Mercy has delivered on:
- Accomplishing its foundational, transitional, and transformational goals over the last four years by executing on organizational and operation priorities.
- Accelerating its strong financial performance despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the volatility in pediatric patient volumes.
- Staying true to its mission and strategy, providing strong and clear organizational structure and strategic direction.
- Modernizing its platforms and capturing the improvements by implementing large projects and upgrades on budget and delivering operational improvements.
The rating system uses an alphabetical scale from AAA (indicating an extremely strong capacity to meet financial commitments) to D (signifying a financial commitment in default).
"The upgrade reflects Children's Mercy's strong financial trajectory that has accelerated in recent years," said Patrick Zagar, S&P Global Ratings credit analyst. "We believe the currently strong results are not one-time in nature, but rather the result of the holistic organizational changes and investments that leadership has made in recent years that have modernized Children's Mercy and improved management's operating effectiveness."
Children's Mercy President and CEO Paul Kempinski, MS, FACHE, said Children's Mercy's "compelling story" helped pave the way for the credit upgrade.
"Having strong financials is important and certainly was a factor in our upgrade," Kempinski said. "But it is also about our organizational story and the changes we are making to provide the highest quality care to our patients and their families. It is about building trust and credibility and delivering on our commitments. We feel very positive about the journey we're on now and into the future."
About Children's Mercy Kansas City
Founded in 1897, Children's Mercy Kansas City is a leading independent children's health organization dedicated to holistic care, translational research, educating caregivers and breakthrough innovation to create a world of well-being for all children. With not-for-profit hospitals in Missouri and Kansas, and numerous specialty clinics in both states, Children's Mercy provides the highest level of care for children from birth through the age of 21. U.S. News & World Report has repeatedly ranked Children's Mercy as one of "America's Best Children's Hospitals." For the fifth consecutive time in a row, Children's Mercy has achieved Magnet nursing designation, awarded to only about 8% of all hospitals nationally, for excellence in quality care. More than 850 pediatric subspecialists, researchers and faculty across more than 40 subspecialties are actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and education of the next generation of pediatric subspecialists. Thanks to generous philanthropic and volunteer support, Children's Mercy provides hope, comfort and the prospect of brighter tomorrows to every child who passes through its doors. Visit Children's Mercy and the Children's Mercy Research Institute to learn more, and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest news and videos.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — The No. 1 recruit in the 2023 class Arch Manning announced his commitment to the Texas Longhorns Thursday.
“Committed to the University of Texas,” Manning wrote on Twitter. The soon-to-be high school senior isn’t active on social media, saving his first Twitter post for a commitment announcement to the Longhorns.
The Isidore Newman School (New Orleans) prospect is seen as a generational quarterback talent with the backing of a family full of quarterbacks.
Manning chose Texas over every college program in the country. He had whittled his list down to Georgia, Texas, Ole Miss and Alabama over the last few months.
This is a massive win for second-year Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian. Sarkisian worked to build a relationship with the Manning family and his offensive strategy won over the Manning family.
Manning made numerous visits to Austin, including last weekend, during his recruiting process.
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Inotiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOTV) between September 21, 2021 and June 13, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 22, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Inotiv 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 Inotiv class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6426 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 22, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) Envigo RMS, LLC ("Envigo") and Inotiv's Cumberland, Virginia facility (the "Cumberland Facility") engaged in widespread and flagrant violations of the Animal Welfare Act ("AWA"); (2) Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland Facility continuously violated the AWA; (3) Envigo and Inotiv did not properly remedy issues with regards to animal welfare at the Cumberland Facility; (4) as a result, Inotiv was likely to face increased scrutiny and governmental action; (5) Inotiv would imminently shut down two facilities, including the Cumberland Facility; (6) Inotiv did not engage in proper due diligence; and (7) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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HOUSTON, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After nearly two decades of working together, Memorial Hermann Health System and the Houston Rockets are excited to announce a unique, first-of-its-kind collaboration and branding partnership. Effective July 1, 2022, Memorial Hermann's entire orthopedics and sports medicine service line will be rebranded as Memorial Hermann | Rockets Orthopedics. In addition, Memorial Hermann's sports medicine institute clinics will be named Memorial Hermann | Rockets Sports Medicine Institute, and Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital will be named Memorial Hermann | Rockets Orthopedic Hospital. With the trust and support of the Houston Rockets, Memorial Hermann is proud to be the first health system in the country to be able to co-brand its orthopedic programs with a national sports team partner.
"Memorial Hermann and the Houston Rockets have had a long, proud history and partnership. We're also proud that this partnership unites two local institutions to work together for the people of Houston," said Dr. David Callender, President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health System. "Memorial Hermann has been caring for Houstonians for 115 years, and the Rockets have been making this city proud for more than half a century. Our roots go deep in the city we love. So, we're joining forces to offer exceptional, best-in-class orthopedic care, yes – but also to help build a healthier Houston – and we are excited to show Greater Houston what we can accomplish by bringing our two exceptional teams together."
Both the Houston Rockets and Memorial Hermann strive to create the best experience for fans and patients alike, making the two organizations a perfect fit for a union such as this. Memorial Hermann and the Rockets first entered into a sponsorship agreement in 2005, making Memorial Hermann the official healthcare provider of the Houston Rockets. The two organizations have a long-standing cooperation on community wellness initiatives and more.
For over 10 years, the Houston Rockets and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital have presented the 'Be Fit Challenge' which encourages and rewards students for healthy nutrition and physical activities. In addition, Memorial Hermann recently provided funding for numerous new breast-feeding stations to be installed in Toyota Center, providing private, tech-savvy breast-feeding and lactation spaces for mothers. Memorial Hermann is also funding the installation of additional baby-changing stations in all men's and women's restrooms throughout the arena.
And just last month, Memorial Hermann, in partnership with the Houston Rockets and the City of Houston, unveiled two newly refurbished basketball courts at the Moody Community Center in north Houston. Local children were treated to mini-clinics by Rockets players and coaches and given backpacks filled with items from Children's Memorial Hermann and the Rockets. The refurbished basketball courts, one inside and one outside, will provide this northeast Houston community with a quality place for kids and adults to get active and engage with one another through basketball, exercise classes, children's activities, and more. This collaboration was the first of many planned efforts and initiatives that will improve health and the quality of life for Greater Houston.
"This collaboration with Memorial Hermann is truly an honor for the Rockets organization, and it strengthens our fantastic long-standing partnership while further aligning the commitment we both have to the Houston community," said Rockets President of Business Operations Gretchen Sheirr. "The world-class service Memorial Hermann has provided to Rockets players over the years is indicative of the care they bring to all patients with unmatched knowledge and passion."
While the name may be changing, the convenient, high-quality care in orthopedics and sports medicine that Memorial Hermann currently offers at facilities located throughout the Greater Houston area is not. Our team of affiliated physicians, orthopedic surgeons, therapists and trainers work with patients to develop individualized and comprehensive treatment programs – from injury prevention and evaluation to orthopedic surgery and post-injury rehabilitation – so patients of all ages and physical conditions can return to leading active lifestyles in a safe, effective and timely manner. Of course, one does not need to be an athlete to receive orthopedic care from Memorial Hermann, but all patients can expect to receive the same, exceptional care that the Houston Rockets have relied on for their athletes for nearly 20 years.
"We will continue to provide the highest level of care for athletes and non-athletes alike, of all ages and abilities," said Dr. Walt Lowe, Chairman and Professor of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Medical Director of the Memorial Hermann | Rockets Sports Medicine Institute and Head Team Physician of the Houston Rockets. "Whether it is your job to play a sport for a living, or if the closest you get to a sports arena is watching it on TV, you can trust that we have a team of specialists ready to get you back to doing the sport or activity you enjoy."
For more information on this new partnership, please visit: www.memorialhermann.org/ortho-rockets.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council will highlight the importance of 'Breaking Barriers by Example' during its 45th anniversary celebration and annual Business Opportunity Conference (BOC22) on Aug. 8-9 in Concord, North Carolina. The two-day, in-person event will offer attendees a scholarship golf tournament, business matchmaking for members, targeted workshops, and a luncheon with three diverse CEOs. Attendees can enjoy daylong networking and an evening jazz/art reception sponsored by Wells Fargo. The title sponsor for the scholarship golf event is Ally, and the title sponsor for BOC22 is SONOCO.
As part of the Council's 'Next Generation of Our Work' series, BOC22 is also hosting a business pitch competition for high school or college students under the age of 25, who have a business idea or innovation to launch into the marketplace. Joining them will be hundreds of MBEs, Corporate Partners, Subject Matter Experts, guest presenters, and community partners coming together to build relationships and expand partnerships in supplier development.
The Tuesday luncheon panel will feature Howard Coker, President & CEO of SONOCO; Ying McGuire, CEO and President of NMSDC; and youth entrepreneur Gabby Goodwin, CEO and Founder of Gabby Bows. Conference presenters also will share their experiences of overcoming obstacles and paving the way for others as part of a series of panels, workshops and presentations on breaking barriers in business.
CVMSDC President and CEO Dominique Simpson Milton said: "There are so many powerful stories from our Corporate Partners and MBEs about the challenges they've faced to become successful and open doors for others. This year's theme of Breaking Barriers by Example will inspire and encourage everyone in attendance to persevere and commit to the mission of economic growth and wealth creation for MBEs."
The Carolinas-Virginia MSDC is a non-profit corporation chartered to enhance business opportunities for minority-owned companies by providing support through developing mutually beneficial networking opportunities with Corporate Partners and promoting minority business development. For more information or to register for BOC22, visit cvmsdc.org or send an email to: info@cvmsdc.org.
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This First-Of-Its-Kind Cryptocurrency Project Introduces a Sustainable NFT Solution, in partnership with One Tree Planted
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- YML, a Silicon Valley-based, award-winning digital agency responsible for building some of the most revolutionary digital creations for trailblazing Fortune 500 companies and hyper-growth startups, today announces the launch of FIREWATCH, a first-of-its-kind NFT project designed to prevent wildfires and promote reforestation in California.
Marking a key moment in the next wave of sustainable Web3, FIREWATCH will allow consumers to "break new ground" by purchasing a carbon-neutral pop art NFT cross-section footprint of the California landscape. All proceeds will support wildfire prevention and conservation through One Tree Planted, a non-profit organization dedicated to global reforestation.
Utilizing the eco-friendly blockchain Solana, the FIREWATCH project aims to flip the script on conversations about NFT's and the environment, proving that it is more than possible to operate the technology sustainably. On average, NFT transactions use 340 kilowatt hours of energy, which is more than one-third of the energy a typical American home consumes in one month. In comparison, Solana transactions expend less energy than three Google searches and 17 times less energy than a full phone charge.
"We are thrilled to launch the FIREWATCH project and leverage our expertise in sustainable web development to promote reforestation and forest fire resiliency at a time when it is so urgently needed", says Ashish Toshniwal, Founder and CEO of YML. "As NFTs are still in their relative infancy, we are also excited to demonstrate how this emerging technology can be harnessed for positive change."
This project comes at a time when global climate change is becoming increasingly urgent. 2020 and 2021 recorded the highest number of California wildfires in history, with more than 4 million acres burned in the state. Additionally, with the current state of the environment, climate scientists predict a 50% surge in wildfires by 2050 (source: CalFire). Through FIREWATCH, YML anticipates generating more than $1M in funds benefitting fire prevention and restoration projects across the state of California.
"We all have a role to play in protecting the environment and combating climate change, and we admire YML's dedication to being an innovative force for good." says Matt Hill, Founder & Chief Environmental Evangelist at One Tree Planted. "With YML's support, we're restoring areas across California that have been degraded by wildfires, as well as protecting California's forests from future fires with innovative forest fire prevention projects."
"It's exciting to see FIREWATCH utilize NFTs on Solana to mobilize community and action around climate change," said Amira Valliani, policy lead at the Solana Foundation. "NFTs are becoming an increasingly popular way for communities to come together around shared causes. Solana's advantages as an eco-friendly, low cost chain make it an excellent home for projects like these."
The FIREWATCH project is currently live at https://firewatch.fund where NFT units can be purchased based on four tiers — $100, $500, $3,000 and $100,000.
YML (Y Media Labs) is a design and technology agency bringing Silicon Valley to the world by creating award-winning digital products and experiences. YML has launched mobile apps, websites and other digital experiences for a range of clients including PayPal, Google, Universal Music Group, The Home Depot, Yeti and Polestar. Its work has been recognized by Steve Jobs (ya, that Steve Jobs) and featured by TED Talks, in The Wall Street Journal ("YML is one of the most innovative companies in Silicon Valley"), Forbes, Ad Age, ABC, CNBC and more. Founded in 2009, YML is now home to 500+ innovative designers, strategists, and engineers around the globe. To learn more please visit yml.co.
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The Coalition-Focused Site Aims to Educate Lawmakers on the Proposed Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2022
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MyndVR, the award-winning provider of immersive, therapeutic VR experiences designed for the aging population, and HTC VIVE, a global leader in VR technology, today announced the launch of DigitalTherapyNOW.org, a purpose-driven coalition of academic and industry partners designed to educate lawmakers to support the successful passing of the Access to Prescriptive Digital Therapeutics Act of 2022. This growing coalition is also supported by the XR Association (XRA), International VR Healthcare Association (IVRHA), and National Association of State Veteran Homes (NASVH).
The bipartisan legislation, proposed by Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and David McKinley (WV-01) and Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV), would expand Medicare coverage to include prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs), which are software-based treatments designed to prevent, treat and manage diseases. The Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act aims to officially define prescription digital therapeutics (PDTx) at the federal level and establish new payor benefit categories for PDTx. If passed, the bill could improve healthcare access for more than 148 million Americans.
"We are excited to see members of Congress coming together for such an important piece of legislation," said Chris Brickler, founder and CEO of MyndVR. "Virtual Reality isn't just for gamers. We believe VR-based, digital therapeutics have a very bright future in cognitive, physical and emotional health. Our seniors have earned this technology and we are asking lawmakers across the country to join us and pass S.3791."
"Over the last 15 years, we've been exploring ways to use immersive technology to improve quality of life for those facing a wide array of psychiatric and neurological conditions," said Dr. Adam Gazzaley. "I am excited about the next frontier of VR-based, clinical research and how these digital prescriptions of the future may benefit aging adults and their caregivers."
"XRA's member companies are working to leverage cutting edge digital software to improve patient outcomes," said Liz Hyman, CEO of the XR Association. "We're proud to advocate for policies that anticipate and mitigate challenges in the responsible development and deployment of XR technology."
MyndVR and HTC VIVE will demo their latest technology on the VIVE Flow immersive glasses, today, at the second annual AR/VR Policy Conference in Washington D.C. Hosted by ITIF and the XR Association, the all-day event will kick-off at 10:30 am and conclude at 6:00 pm ET. For more information, please visit: DigitalTherapyNOW.org.
MyndVR is the leading provider of Virtual Reality solutions for senior living communities, home care agencies, Veteran homes, and individual adults aging in their own homes across the US, Canada and Australia. The company is building the most advanced portfolio of original and licensed therapeutic VR content. In extending the company's reach, MyndVR announced strategic distribution partnerships with Select Rehabilitation, the largest contract therapy company in the US, and Omega Healthcare Investors, the largest REIT in senior care. MyndVR enables older adults to interact with the outside world in genuinely innovative ways that promote engagement, wellness, and above all, positive outcomes. The company is committed to continued research and development to measure outcomes, including cognitive, visual, emotional, and physical effects on older adults. For more, visit MyndVR.com.
HTC VIVE is the premier virtual reality (VR) platform and ecosystem that creates true-to-life VR experiences for businesses and consumers. The VIVE ecosystem is built around premium VR hardware, software, and content. The VIVE business encompasses best-in-class XR hardware; VIVEPORT platform and app store; VIVE Enterprise Solutions for business customers; VIVE X, a US$100M VR business accelerator; and VIVE ARTS for cultural initiatives. For more, please visit www.vive.com.
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The first-of-a-kind grill rental stations pop-up for grill-seekers in New York City and Chicago on Aug. 12
CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grilling: the pinnacle of the American outdoor culinary arts. Burgers, hot dogs, pizza, watermelon – you name it, we'll grill it (with a great-tasting light beer in-hand, of course). But what about the 30 percent of U.S. households1 without a grill? We've got you. Introducing Miller Lite "Grill Share" – a first-of-its-kind sharing program which connects the yearning grill-less with grills across the country. With local pop-up stations and nationwide grill giveaways, Miller Lite is helping you reserve some Miller Time before summer ends.
These days we ride share, bike share, and even screen share; now, Miller Lite is finally giving grill lovers and summer fanatics the ability to "Grill Share." At Grill Share stations in select cities, grill-seekers can reserve a limited-edition Miller Lite Grill complete with a spatula, apron, folding beach chair with umbrella, and a $25 gift card for supplies (or maybe some Miller Lite), so you can grill like a pro in the neighborhood you know.
Renting a grill is no sweat – simply sign up online or visit a local Grill Share station, scan a QR code, and enter your info. Then, unlock your Miller Lite Grill and roll to a designated grill spot nearby or wherever your grill out might be to enjoy summer how it's meant to be enjoyed – around a grill with friends, sipping great-tasting light beer.
To dial-up the heat further, Miller Lite is taking Grill Share nationwide with its Grill Share Giveaway. Starting Aug. 8, Miller Lite will be giving away premium branded Miller Lite Grills with multiple chances to win through Aug. 19! To enter, simply visit MillerLite.com/GrillPromo.
"In the summer, there's no better way to enjoy Miller Time than by gathering around a grill," said Eric Wolfe, Marketing Manager for Miller Lite. "That's why Miller Lite is making it more accessible than ever to have a great-tasting grill-cooked meal. Whether you're without a grill or looking for one more cookout, grab your friends, family and favorite foods and visit a Grill Share station. We'll see you there!"
After kicking off grilling season with Beercoal, Miller Lite is turning Miller Time into Griller Time yet again by extending its season-long, "Summer Loves Beer" campaign with Grill Share. It's time to fire up summer (and grills) with an experience only Miller Lite can deliver. Before the season ends, be sure to sizzle, sip and share with Miller Lite: the ultimate summer beer.
On Friday, Aug. 12 and Saturday, Aug. 13, Miller Lite Grill Share stations will open in New York City at 26 N 1st St. in Williamsburg and in Chicago at 320 S. Canal St. in the West Loop. The best part? It's free! Book your spot starting Thursday, Aug. 11 at MillerLiteGrillShare.com. Reservations are first come, first serve. You must be 21+ to participate.
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NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: December 30, 2019 to April 22, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Axsome's chemistry, manufacturing, and control ("CMC") practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07, the Company's medicine for the acute treatment of migraine, and its manufacturing process; (ii) as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 New Drug Application ("NDA") on its initially represented timeline; (iii) the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") reviewed the AXS-07 NDA; (iv) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA; (v) as a result of all the foregoing, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Axsome you have until July 12, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Axsome securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the AXSM lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/axsome-therapeutics-inc-loss-submission-form?id=28439&from=4.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — In one of the cutest announcements possible, the City of Denton says the city’s animal shelter will be offering free pet adoptions on Saturday!
On Twitter, the city said, “Elvis the Pet Mayor wants YOU to know all pet adoptions are FREE this Saturday at @DentonAnimal! No appointment necessary, just show up from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and celebrate Clear the Shelter Day with us!”
The shelter’s Clear the Shelter Day is set for Saturday, August 27! “The shelter includes a vet clinic, care areas, and an adoption center. As a municipal shelter, we must accept all animals surrendered by Denton citizens, regardless of breed or condition. The shelter must also accept animals rescued as stray or abandoned, and those seized for abuse or neglect.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/free-pet-adoptions-at-the-city-of-denton-animal-shelter-on-saturday/ | 2022-08-23T20:35:34Z |
East Canton employees receiving pay increases
EAST CANTON – Municipal employees soon will have larger paychecks as Village Council recently approved wage increases for the workforce.
"This is something I have been personally pushing for since I joined Council in 2020," Mayor David Spencer said. "It helps show our appreciation for our existing employees. But also it helps us to recruit new employees."
The pay raises will take effect during the first week of May.
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"All of the part-time employees, except for the police, their pay increased 20%," Spencer said. "The part-time police and full-time employees, their pay increased by 10%. Some of those part-time employees were significantly underpaid. So their increase was greater."
East Canton employees get wage hikes
Those part-time employees receiving pay raises larger than the 20% are the village income tax director and water billing clerk. With the pay adjustment, those two employees will make $15-per-hour.
"it is a big jump for them," said Spencer who became mayor earlier this year following the resignation of Kathleen Almasy.
East Canton had maintained a 15 cents-an-hour per year cap on pay increases. Village officials said the pay raises should not put a financial strain on East Canton.
"We didn't pay out any kind of money that is going to put us in a bind," Councilman Derek Contos said. "Cost of living was going up. We were pretty far behind. They keep the village running. It was time to do that."
For the time being, village Administrator Ed Collins will be the highest paid East Canton employee. His pay rate goes to $22 an hour.
Before approving the pay raise measure, "we did a very thorough analysis," Spencer said. "We take village finances very seriously. We are fiscally conservative with money."
The pay raise action will not lift the salaries of the mayor, Village Council members or the zoning inspector.
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JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was scratched from his scheduled start Friday and will get an MRI after feeling tightness in his pitching shoulder, putting his status for opening day in jeopardy.
Mets manager Buck Showalter was still awaiting word on results of the exam shortly before the start of Friday’s spring training game against St. Louis.
DeGrom first experienced the tightness while playing catch a day earlier.
The two-time Cy Young Award winner is slated to start the season opener Thursday in Washington.
It’s concerning news for the Mets, who have big plans this season after signing fellow ace Max Scherzer to join deGrom atop a terrific rotation.
Showalter is already working on contingency plans should the MRI results prove unfavorable.
“Does he need to pitch another live game before he opens the season? In a perfect world, yes, we’d like to see him do that — and recover from that,” Showalter said of deGrom.
If deGrom can’t pitch opening day, the ball would almost certainly go to Scherzer.
The three-time Cy Young award winner is scheduled to throw seven innings and fewer than 100 pitches against Mets minor leaguers in a simulated game Saturday. James McCann will catch Scherzer. The remainder of the major club has a scheduled off day.
If all goes well in the simulated game, Scherzer would be available to pitch opening day on five days rest.
“He would be comfortable, yes,” Showalter said.
Showalter’s comfort level throwing Scherzer on opening day — should he have to — isn’t as high.
“Not yet,” Showalter said. “We’ll see how tomorrow goes.”
Chris Bassist, Carlos Carrasco and Taijuan Walker comprise the remainder of the Mets rotation.
Showalter designed the spring rotation to give each pitcher five days of rest before their first regular season appearance.
If deGrom isn’t ready for opening day, projecting the rotation might not be as simple as moving each pitcher up one day.
“I’d really like to stay away from changing four guys’ plans that were carefully scripted to begin the season with an extra days’ rest going in,” Showalter said.
Should deGrom miss meaningful time, right-hander Tylor MeGill or left-hander David Peterson are the most likely options to join the Mets rotation. MeGill went 4-6 with a 4.52 ERA in 18 starts last year – his lone major league season. In 25 appearances, 24 starts, across the past two seasons, Peterson is 8-8 with a 4.64 ERA.
After getting off to a sensational start last year, deGrom didn’t pitch during the second half because of a sprained elbow. He was 7-2 with a 1.08 ERA in 15 outings, but New York collapsed without him to finish 77-85 after leading the NL East for 103 days. His final start was July 7 against Milwaukee.
The right-hander reported to camp healthy this year and has permitted one run over five innings in Grapefruit League games, striking out 10. His most recent outing was Sunday against the Cardinals.
Earlier in camp, deGrom said he plans to opt out of his contract after this season and become a free agent.
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LONDON (AP) — Opponents of the British government’s plan to deport migrants to Rwanda are preparing for an appeals court hearing Monday amid the political backlash following reports that Prince Charles had privately described the policy as “appalling.”
A coalition of groups including immigration rights advocates and public employee unions will ask the Court of Appeal in London to reverse a lower court ruling allowing the first deportation flight to go ahead as scheduled on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative government in April announced plans to send some undocumented migrants to Rwanda, where their claims for asylum in the east African nation would be processed. If successful, those migrants would stay in Rwanda. Britain paid Rwanda 120 million pounds ($158 million) upfront and will make additional payments based on the number of people deported.
The program is aimed at discouraging migrants from risking their lives by crossing the English Channel in small boats after a surge in such journeys over the past two years. But human rights groups say the policy is illegal, inhumane and will only magnify the risks for migrants.
The debate filled Britain’s news media over the weekend after the Times of London reported that an unidentified person had heard Prince Charles express opposition to the policy “several times” in private conversations.
“He said he thinks the government’s whole approach is appalling,” the newspaper quoted the source as saying.
Charles’ office, Clarence House, refused to comment on “anonymous private conversations,” but stressed that the prince remains “politically neutral.”
Charles’s comments are problematic because he is the heir to the throne and the British monarch is supposed to remain above the political fray.
The reported conversations raise concerns about whether Charles can be a neutral monarch after a lifetime of speaking out on issues ranging from ocean plastic to architectural preservation. Charles, 73, has taken on an increasingly central role in recent months as health problems have limited the activities of Queen Elizabeth II, his 96-year-old mother.
The comments set off a firestorm in British newspapers, with the Daily Express warning the Prince of Wales: “Stay out of politics Charles!” The Mail on Sunday said: “We will not back down on Rwanda, Charles.’’
Johnson’s government shows no signs of changing course.
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis, who represented the government on Britain’s Sunday morning TV programs, offered a robust defense of the plan, saying the British government wants to upend the business model of people smugglers.
“The reality is this is a policy that is going to deliver — to ensure that modern slavery and these people smugglers know that their criminal methods will be broken down,’’ he told Sky News.
More than 28,500 people entered Britain on small boats last year, up from 1,843 in 2019, according to government statistics. The risk of such crossings was made clear on Nov. 24, when 27 people died after their inflatable boat sank in the waters between Britain and France.
The Home Office, the agency that oversees border enforcement, launched its own defense of the policy on Sunday, posting comments from a Rwandan government spokesperson on social media.
“It’s about protecting and ensuring the wellbeing and development of both migrants and Rwandans in Rwanda,” the Rwandan spokesperson, Yolande Makolo, said.
A High Court judge in London on Friday rejected a request from opponents of the plan to block Britain’s Rwanda asylum flights until the court had reached a decision on whether the program is illegal. The decision allows the flights to begin even as the broader legal challenge moves forward.
That ruling has been appealed to the Court of Appeal, which will hear the petition on Monday.
Government lawyer Mathew Gullick said Friday that 37 people were originally scheduled to be aboard Tuesday’s flight, but six had their deportation orders canceled. The government still intends to operate the flight, he said.
The government has not provided details of those selected for deportation, but refugee groups say they include people fleeing Syria and Afghanistan.
Rwanda is already home to tens of thousands of refugees. Competition for land and resources contributed to ethnic and political tensions that culminated in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide, in which more than 800,000 ethnic Tutsi and the moderate Hutu who tried to protect them were killed.
President Paul Kagame’s government has achieved significant economic progress since the genocide, but critics say it has come at the cost of strong political repression.
The United Nations’ refugee agency has opposed Britain’s plans, saying it’s an effort to export the country’s legal obligations to provide asylum to those seeking a safe haven.
“People fleeing war, conflict and persecution deserve compassion and empathy,” said Gillian Triggs, UNHCR’s assistant high commissioner for protection. “They should not be traded like commodities and transferred abroad for processing.”
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LINCOLN, Neb., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the latest Sandhills Global Market Reports, May marked the third consecutive month of inventory increases for used heavy-duty trucks and semi-trailers in Sandhills marketplaces. From April to May, heavy-duty truck inventory was up 17% and semi-trailer inventory was up 20%. Auction values, meanwhile, have dipped, displaying a 4.8% M/M decrease among heavy-duty trucks and a 3.9% M/M drop for semi-trailers. The twin influences of rising inventory and decreasing auction values suggest that asking values are likely to reduce in the near-term.
The key metric used in all of Sandhills' market reports is the Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI). Buyers and sellers can use the information in the Sandhills EVI to monitor equipment markets and maximize returns on acquisition, liquidation, and related business decisions. The Sandhills EVI data include equipment available in auction and retail markets, as well as model year equipment actively in use. Regional EVI data is available for the United States (and key geographic regions within) and Canada, allowing Sandhills to reflect machine values by location.
Sandhills Market Reports highlight the most significant changes in Sandhills' used heavy-duty truck, construction equipment, and farm machinery markets. Each report includes detailed analysis and charts that help readers visualize the data. The latest reports detail key sub-markets. They show, for example, how trends in used semi-trailers are mirroring trends in used heavy-duty trucks.
U.S. Used Heavy-Duty Trucks & Semi-Trailers
- The Sandhills EVI shows auction values for used heavy-duty trucks remaining higher than they were in 2021, up 49% year-over-year in May. However, shifting trends in inventory (which was up 17% in May) and recent decreases in auction values strongly suggest a downward trajectory for auction values going forward.
- In May, the Sandhills EVI showed asking values for used heavy-duty trucks were up 60% YOY, but asking values are showing some signs of turning with only a 1.6% M/M increase.
- Auction values in the semi-trailer market (which includes drop-deck, dry van, flatbed, and reefer trailers) were up 49% YOY; yet, similar to heavy-duty truck trends, used inventory levels for semi-trailers were up 20% this month.
- The Sandhills EVI indicates that asking values for semi-trailers were up 2.4% M/M and up 63% YOY in May.
U.S. Used Construction Equipment
- In used heavy-duty construction equipment, inventory declines have slowed, while medium-duty construction inventory levels have begun to rise. Comparable to current truck and trailer trends, auction values may start to trend down if inventory continues to climb.
- The Sandhills EVI showed auction values for heavy-duty construction equipment in May were down 7.5% M/M, but the current values are still higher than 2021, up 8.7% YOY.
- Looking at used medium-duty construction equipment, the Sandhills EVI showed auction values increased 0.5% M/M and 13% YOY.
U.S. Used Farm Equipment
- The Sandhills EVI displayed mixed results in the used farm equipment market; M/M inventory declines have decelerated and auction value growth has cooled off.
- Used farm equipment inventory levels were down 2.8% from April to May and down 27% YOY.
- Auction values were down 1.5% M/M, but farm equipment values are still higher than 2021, up 10.4% YOY in May. Asking values, meanwhile, continue to rise; asking values were up 0.5% M/M and 7.5% YOY.
For more information, or to receive detailed analysis from Sandhills Global, contact us at marketreports@sandhills.com.
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WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Ons Jabeur held up her cellphone for everyone to see her lock-screen photo of the Venus Rosewater Dish, the trophy given to the women’s champion at Wimbledon.
“I did everything since the beginning of the year,” Jabeur said, “to really focus on this tournament. … But it wasn’t meant to be.”
And then, finding a bit of humor on a disappointing day, she joked that perhaps she should have gone with a picture of the runner-up plate instead.
With a chance to become the first African or Arab woman to win a major tennis tournament in the sport’s professional era, the second-ranked Jabeur could not quite finish the job Saturday. She gave away a lead and lost the final at the All England Club to 23rd-ranked Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-2, 6-2.
“I know that I’m going to come back and win a Grand Slam, for sure,” said Jabeur, a 27-year-old from Tunisia. “This is tennis, and it’s part of it. I have to learn from it, definitely.”
Jabeur came into the day on a 12-match winning streak, all on grass courts. She had won 22 of her preceding 24 matches overall.
Then came what was a terrific start for her on a sun-splashed Centre Court.
“Maybe the first set, I was too nervous,” Rybakina said. “Of course, Ons, she played well. I needed time to adjust to her game.”
Jabeur read Rybakina’s speedy serves well at the outset and broke to lead 2-1, then turned to face her guest box, jumped and yelled to celebrate. Jabeur threw an uppercut after grabbing the first set. She headed a tennis ball, soccer-style, after one point. She shouted “Yalla!” — Arabic for “Let’s go!” — after another.
“I’m really happy that I’m trying to inspire many generations from my country,” said Jabeur, who noted Saturday was Eid al-Adha, one of Islam’s biggest holidays. “I hope they’re listening.”
Jabeur’s generally not one to hide her excitement or joy, with or without a racket in her hand, emblematic of a personality that has earned her the nickname “Minister of Happiness.”
So she chose to focus on the silver lining of the past two weeks rather than the way the fortnight concluded, with a slew of unforced errors over the last two sets and an inability to disrupt Rybakina’s power with her own creative mix of off-speed offerings.
“Almost there, at the last step,” said Jabeur, who slumped in her sideline chair immediately after the runner-up finish. “I’m really a positive person. … That will give me definitely a lot of confidence.”
Now she looks forward to being feted back home in Tunisia before heading back out on the road for the North American hard-court circuit, which culminates with the U.S. Open, the year’s last Grand Slam tournament. Play starts in New York on Aug. 29.
As for the image stored on her phone?
The plan had been to return a picture of her niece that was there before.
Now, Jabeur said, she’ll consider using a shot of the U.S. Open.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: November 3, 2021 to May 3, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 15, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in TUP:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Tupperware Brands Corporation made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Tupperware was facing significant challenges in maintaining its earnings and sales performance; (ii) accordingly, Tupperware's full-year 2022 guidance was unrealistic and/or unsustainable; (iii) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Tupperware's financial condition; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Tupperware you have until August 15, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Tupperware securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the TUP lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/tupperware-brands-corporation-loss-submission-form-2?id=30639&from=4.
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TANAGRA, Greece (AP) — Greece’s air force on Monday took delivery of a first pair of upgraded F-16 military jets under a $1.5 billion program to modernize its fighter fleet amid increasing tensions with neighboring Turkey.
The two F-16s presented at the Tanagra airbase northwest of Athens are the first of 83 to be refitted with advanced electronics, radar and weapons capabilities by late 2027 by Greece’s Hellenic Aerospace Industry, in coordination with U.S. manufacturer Lockheed Martin.
The head of Greece’s joint chiefs of staff, Gen. Constantinos Floros, said the program’s successful and timely completion “is an issue of the highest national importance.”
“Any potential aggressor will have to think twice or thrice before trying their luck,” once the upgrade is completed, he said at Monday’s presentation.
Relations with historic regional rival Turkey have hit a new low following repeated, thinly-veiled threats from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that his country might invade Greece’s eastern Aegean Sea islands.
Turkey claims the islands have been illegally militarized. Greece says it needs to defend them against potential attack. The two NATO allies are also at odds over offshore gas and oil rights, and their fighter jets routinely intercept each other or engage in simulated dogfights over the Aegean.
Asked Sunday by The Associated Press whether the recent escalation in rhetoric from Turkey could be the prelude to an armed conflict, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis replied negatively.
“I don’t believe this will ever happen,” he said. “And if, God forbid, it happened, Turkey would receive an absolutely devastating response.”
On Monday, Mitsotakis said Athens “always keeps a window open to dialogue and discussion” with Turkey. He spoke in Paris ahead of talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Following years of forced savings during the 2010-2018 financial crisis, Greece has embarked on a multibillion-dollar spending spree to boost its armed forces. It has bought or ordered French Rafale fighter jets and FDI frigates, and plans to purchase F-35 fighters from the U.S.
The F-16s, developed in the 1970s, are the workhorse of Greece’s air force. It acquired a first batch of 40 in 1989, and another 130 over the years. The latest upgrade will bring the 83 planes to the Block 72 variant that’s the most advanced F-16 version in service in Europe.
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Nomination deadline for 2022 Hayden Hall of Fame quickly approaches
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The nomination deadline for the 2022 Hayden Hall of Fame is quickly approaching.
Hayden Catholic High School says the deadline for nominations for the 2022 Hayden Hall of Fame is Friday, July 15.
The High School said it will recognize stakeholders in four categories - Alumni Achievement, Student Athletic/Activity Achievement, Staff Achievement and Contributor.
Hayden said those nominated for each category should serve as role models and examples of achievement to future students, staff and supporters.
While nominations are due on July 15, Hayden said they are solely solicited from the community and nominee notifications will be held in September. Meanwhile, the Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3.
To find the nomination form, click HERE, select “Alumni” then select “Hayden Hall of Fame Nominations For 2022.”
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A 5-year-old boy died after his mother left him inside a car outside the family's home in Houston while she prepared for her daughter's birthday party on Monday, a law enforcement official told CNN affiliate KTRK.
The mother was in a rush when she got home with her son and 8-year-old daughter, and the young boy was left in the car when she and her daughter went inside the house, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez told KTRK.
It wasn't until two or three hours later that the mother realized her son was still buckled into his car seat, Gonzalez said.
"This time the child didn't make it out and again with the business of the activities that they were preparing for, it took a while for them to notice that the child wasn't in the house," Gonzalez told KTRK.
First responders pronounced the child dead at the scene, the sheriff said. It is unclear if the mother will face charges, KTRK reported.
Temperatures in Houston reached a record high on Monday, as the Houston Hobby Airport reported a high of 101 degrees, according to CNN Weather.
While the boy knew how to unbuckle himself, investigators believe he was not familiar with the vehicle because it was a rental car.
"The door did not have any kind of child safety lock enacted or anything like that," Gonzales said.
On average, 38 children under the age of 15 die each year from heatstroke after being left in a car, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Children's body temperatures rise much more quickly than adults, and they can begin to suffer heatstroke when their temperature reaches 104 degrees. A body temperature of 107 degrees can be fatal, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The majority of pediatric hot car deaths occur because the child is forgotten by a caregiver, according to data compiled by Jan Null, a lecturer at San Jose State University's Department of Meteorology and Climate Science.
While the hottest months see the most deaths, hot car deaths in children are a persistent problem across all months, and almost every state has reported an incident since 1998, according to the data.
The NHTSA recommends that caregivers never leave children unattended in a car, even if the car is running with the air conditioning is on or the windows are cracked. The agency also advises that people make a habit of checking the front and back seats of a car before leaving it and placing a personal item like a purse or briefcase in the back seat to ensure someone checks it before walking away.
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Indianapolis Registered Investment Advisory Firm
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheaff Brock CIO Dave Gilreath explores chip stocks and their possible trading opportunities in an article for Financial Advisor Magazine, "Why Chip Stocks Are a Near- and Long-Term No-Brainer."
"Many advisors may be letting the new bear market and fears of near-term recession deter them from taking advantage of low semi valuations. Contrary to the philosophy of strategic opportunism they may espouse, they're staying away," Gilreath writes.
Gilreath includes a few points of research to support the possibility of growth "as the super cycle that began in 2020 continues, a report from McKinsey & Co. concludes."
- For 2022, growth of about 10% is projected—to a record $600 billion-plus—and by 2030, to more than $1 trillion, reports Deloitte, characterizing this growth as "robust."
- These projections are linked with extremely high confidence in the industry—at an all-time high, KPMG reports—regarding performance this year. About 95% of semiconductor company leaders forecast their revenue to grow this year—68% of them at 11% or more. Further, 88% expect to expand capital spending and workforces this year.
- About 70% of the industry's growth this year will be driven by just three user industries: automotive, computation, and data storage/wireless.
The highly digital focus of the United States should continue to drive demand for chip stocks, keeping tech as a market driver.
Sheaff Brock is an SEC-registered, fee-only independent investment firm striving to enhance portfolios of growth- and income-oriented investors, managing $1.0 billion in assets nationwide as of 6/30/2022. Managing Director David Gilreath contributes investment commentary to CNBC.com, TD Ameritrade Network, and Financial Advisor magazine. Visit Sheaff Brock YouTube for information.
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Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors, LLC ("SBIA") is an SEC-registered investment advisor founded in 2001. Clients or prospective clients are directed to SBIA's Form ADV Part 2A prior to deciding to participate in any portfolio or making any investment decision. The views and opinions in the preceding commentary are subject to change without notice and are as of the date of the report. There is no guarantee that any market forecast set forth in the commentary will be realized. This material represents an assessment of the market environment at a specific point in time, should not be relied upon as investment advice, and is not intended to predict or depict performance of any investment.
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- Ms. Bühler joins Valour's asset management team, focused on building upon product capacity in relation to exchange-traded products (ETPs)
TORONTO, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Valour Inc. (the "Company" or "Valour") (NEO: DEFI) (GR: RMJR) (OTCQB: DEFTF), a technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance, announced today that it has appointed Elaine Bühler to the role of Product Manager. With her extensive experience in product and portfolio management with a diverse financial background, including private equity and derivatives, she will be responsible for enhancing Valour's ETP initiatives globally.
Ms. Bühler, previously a product manager for Amun/21Shares, was responsible in orchestrating its crypto ETP launches into the Swiss and European markets. This has imparted her with specialized industry knowledge that intersects both traditional finance and technology.
"The team at Valour is very excited to begin work with Elaine as she will help position the Company to thoughtfully grow its involvement in the digital asset space, particularly as we look to expand our lineup of products as well as its offering of physically-backed cryptocurrency ETPs in Europe," said Russell Starr, CEO of Valour.
Ms. Bühler's hiring marks the third accession to the Company's asset management team within just a few weeks with the recently announced addition of Chief Sales Officer, Marco Infuso and General Counsel Peter Märkl.
Valour offers fully hedged digital asset ETPs with low to zero management fees, with product listings across four European exchanges. Valour's existing product range includes Valour Uniswap (UNI), Cardano (ADA), Polkadot (DOT), Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX), Cosmos (ATOM) and Enjin (ENJ) ETPs, as well as Valour's flagship Bitcoin Zero and Valour Ethereum Zero products, the first fully hedged, passive investment products with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as underlyings which are completely fee-free, with competitors charging up to 2.5% in management fees.
Learn more about Valour at https://valour.com/
Valour Inc. is a technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance. Our mission is to expand investor access to industry-leading decentralized technologies which we believe lie at the heart of the future of finance. On behalf of our shareholders and investors, we identify opportunities and areas of innovation and build and invest in new technologies and ventures in order to provide trusted, diversified exposure across the decentralized finance ecosystem. For more information or to subscribe to receive company updates and financial information, visit https://valour.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to the regulatory environment with respect to the growth and adoption of decentralized finance; the pursuit by Valour and its subsidiaries of business opportunities; and the merits or potential returns of any such opportunities. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but is not limited the acceptance of Valour ETPs by exchanges; growth and development of DeFi and cryptocurrency sector; rules and regulations with respect to DeFi and cryptocurrency; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Phil Mickelson stuck to his script and showed restraint when put in tough spots at the U.S. Open, a big change for him. Except on Monday, he was using words instead of his golf clubs.
Still to come is the major reputed to be the toughest test in golf, the only one keeping him from joining golf’s most elite group with the career Grand Slam. And this one figures to be far different from any other Mickelson has faced.
The six-time major champion is competing on American soil for the first time in more than four months, now the face of a Saudi-funded league that aims to disrupt the PGA Tour.
At risk is his popularity built up over 30 years for his wins and losses, equally memorable.
“In regards to if fans would leave or whatnot, I respect and I understand their opinions, and I understand that they have strong feelings and strong emotions regarding this choice,” Mickelson said. “And I respect that.”
He added nothing from his comments last week outside London, where Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and 15 others defied PGA Tour regulations by competing in Greg Norman’s new LIV Golf series that paid Lefty a reported $200 million just for signing up.
Mickelson said while tour players have been suspended — some of them resigned before the opening tee shot last week — he hasn’t ruled out playing the PGA Tour again. He said Monday that should be his decision.
“I’ve worked hard to earn a lifetime membership,” said Mickelson, whose six majors are part of his 45 career tour victories. “I’ve worked hard to give back to the PGA Tour and the game of golf throughout my 30-plus years of professional golf, and I’ve earned that lifetime membership, so I believe that it should be my choice.”
He was dressed in a black shirt with his personal logo — an image of him leaping on the 18th green at Augusta National with his arms in the air from winning the 2004 Masters for his first major. He still has that scruffy beard, no hat, and he took questions for 25 minutes.
But he was halting in speech at times, often looking down at his feet before answering, the words not flowing as easily as they usually do. He became irritated when he felt reporters were asking more than one question.
One was about the meaning of legacy and if his would change now that he was being funded by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.
“I don’t like it when you keep asking multiple questions,” he replied.
As for his legacy, he said he appreciated what the PGA Tour has done for him and “I’m excited about the opportunity that LIV Golf presents for me.”
“I think that there is an obvious incredible financial commitment,” he said.
Otherwise, he took a straight path.
For the legion of fans who are angry at him for taking Saudi Arabian money to play in a rival golf league, he understands emotions run high and he respects their opinions.
For the families of those who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks — all but four of the 19 hijackers were Saudi citizens — he expressed deepest empathy even as a victims’ group demands Mickelson and others leave the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series.
Anything related to his future on the PGA Tour he felt would be speculation. Any changes to U.S. Open criteria was not for him to say publicly.
Mickelson earned a five-year exemption from winning the PGA Championship last year at age 50, becoming the oldest player to win a major.
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan spoke publicly Sunday for the first time since players defected to LIV Golf. Among his arguments regarding the source of the funding, Monahan said: “I would ask any player that has left, or any player that would ever consider leaving, ‘Have you ever had to apologize for being a member of the PGA Tour?’”
Mickelson said he has not spoken to Monahan since October.
Asked if he felt he needed to apologize for being part of the Saudi-backed circuit, Mickelson declined to take the bait.
“There’s a lot of things throughout the years that the PGA Tour has done that I agree with, and there’s a lot of things that I don’t agree with, and yet I’ve supported them either way,” he said.
Other opinions he had about the tour or any other governing body he said he would keep private “because it was one of the biggest mistakes I’ve made is voicing all of these little things.”
That’s what started all this.
Mickelson was quoted by Golf Digest in February as referring to the “obnoxious greed” of the PGA Tour while he was in Saudi Arabia getting a seven-figure appearance fee.
Then, golf writer Alan Shipnuck published an excerpt of his biography on Mickelson that quoted him as calling the Saudis behind the new league “scary mother-(expletives)” and saying he was willing to get involved so he could get leverage to make changes on the PGA Tour.
Meanwhile, a championship that dates to 1895 begins Thursday at The Country Club, steeped in heritage as one of the five founding clubs of the USGA.
The Saudi talk has been so prevalent the U.S. Open has become an afterthought.
“You can’t go anywhere without somebody bringing it up,” Justin Thomas said. “This is the U.S. Open, and this is an unbelievable venue, a place with so much history, an unbelievable field, so many storylines, and yet that seems to be what all the questions are about.
“That’s not right for the U.S. Open. That’s not right for us players,” he said. “But that’s, unfortunately, where we’re at right now.”
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Salina officer honored for life-saving actions during recent overdose incident
SALINA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Salina Policewoman has been honored for her life-saving actions during a recent overdose incident.
On Thursday, July 14, the Salina Police Department says Officer Rachel Grisham was honored for her immediate response and life-saving actions in a July 7 overdose incident.
Just after 5 p.m. on July 7, SPD said Officer Grisham was called to reports of a resident who had fallen unconscious on the floor and was having trouble breathing. She found the 25-year-old man, still on the floor, who appeared to be suffering an overdose.
SPD said Grisham took over chest compressions and was able to get the man to respond before paramedics arrived. He was rushed via ambulance to Salina Regional Hospital where he was treated for the probable overdose and eventually released.
SPD said it wanted to thank Officer Grisham for her humanity and immediate action.
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The unexpected discovery of a 16th-century horse tooth in modern-day Haiti has provided credence for an age-old folk story about the origin of feral horses on an island off Maryland and Virginia.
The famous wild Chincoteague ponies have lived for centuries on Assateague Island, a barrier island on the Atlantic coast, for centuries. But no one is quite sure how they got there. A 1947 children's book inspired by local legend, "Misty of Chincoteague," suggests that the ponies are the descendants of Spanish horses who swam to the island after a Spanish ship wrecked off the coast of Virginia, reverting to a feral state over the years.
Nicolas Delsol, a postdoctoral researcher at the Florida Museum of Natural History, was researching cow bones from 16th-century archaeological sites in an effort to understand the introduction of domesticated cows to the Americas during Spanish colonization. He conducted DNA sequencing on a "huge collection of archaeological remains" from Puerto Real, an early Spanish town located in modern-day Haiti. The town was established by the Spanish in 1507 but abandoned in 1578.
"One of the bones that I thought was from a cow was misidentified," Delsol explained in an interview with CNN. "A small fragment of tooth was actually [from] a horse."
The discovery was "completely unexpected," said Delsol. "We quickly realized it was maybe the first domestic horse genome that we had from the early colonies of America."
The genetic analysis "confirms what we could expect from the historical documents, saying that the first horses were boarded on boats from the Iberian peninsula from southern Spain, most likely," said Delsol. Horses were a crucial part of Spanish society, he said -- so important that Spanish colonizers brought them on the grueling and logistically challenging journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
But the genetic analysis of the 16th-century tooth also helped Delsol identify the closest living relative of the early domestic horses: the Chincoteague ponies. The genetic similarity lends credence to the belief that the ponies are descendants of early Spanish horses, says Delsol.
"It might show some veracity behind this legend, that it is rooted in an actual event," he said.
However, just because the feral ponies are likely descended from Spanish horses doesn't mean they came from a shipwreck, the researcher noted.
"The Spanish could have left them on the island like they did with some other species, like pigs or cattle, left them to breed to have some local stock," he explained.
The discovery also provides more evidence for just how far north Spanish colonizers in the Americas reached.
"It shows something that is not widely known but is partially studied, that the Spanish were not only present in the Caribbean region, and in Mexico and in South America, but also exploring their options much farther north on the east coast of the US in the mid-Atlantic region," said Delsol. "We have some evidence of Spanish presence, Spanish expeditions inland in the Carolinas."
Going forward, Delsol and his team hope to expand their research on the Puerto Real specimens -- and explore how early colonizers depended on horses for cattle ranching in the Americas.
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Global leader in payments technology, Opus is helping clients embed end-to-end real-time payments into their customer journeys via a digital-first strategy.
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent times, the payments landscape has witnessed tremendous transformation as economies are now looking to capitalize on the power of the digital ecosystem.
With the payments industry entering a new phase, businesses need to adopt a holistic digital approach to stay ahead of the curve and enjoy the first-mover advantage.
The rise of real-time payments, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), blockchain, and the shift toward open banking and embedded finance are all key drivers in delivering fully integrated, innovative, and frictionless payment experiences.
Talking about these payment trends, TM Praveen, CEO of Opus said, "There has never been a more promising time than now to be in the payments space. For businesses today, innovative payment solutions are not only a key differentiator, but they are also a revenue driver, contributing directly to top-line growth."
As digital transformation is powering the payments world, modernizing payment platforms has become the number one priority for organizations. Praveen stated, "You can't have digital transformation without payment modernization. The need of the hour is for organizations to have a digital-first payment strategy." The benefits of adopting an API-backed strategy, DevOps, data analytics, and cloud technologies are undeniable as they enable businesses to meet digital transformation objectives such as increased revenues and cost-efficiency.
"Opus is well-positioned to help organizations accelerate digital transformation and maintain their competitive advantage. This year, we celebrated our 25th anniversary. Backed by a legacy of 25 years in payments, we are ready to take on the growth path. With new clients on board, an increase in the headcount, and a 75% projected rise in revenue—we expect to finish 2022 stronger. We are gearing up for the next wave of transformation in 2023 by helping organizations embrace digital as a culture," added TM Praveen.
Opus Consulting Solutions is a global provider of outcome-driven payment strategies. Opus combines its deep technology proficiency with unmatched domain expertise in payments and FinTech to deliver unparalleled quality and value in their work.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFST) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of all purchasers of LifeStance common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the documents issued in connection with LifeStance's June 10, 2021 initial public stock offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 11, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that LifeStance Health Group, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the number of virtual visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance Health was decreasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby flatlining LifeStance Health's out-patient/virtual revenue growth; (ii) the percentage of in-person visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance Health was increasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby causing LifeStance Health's operating expenses to increase substantially; (iii) LifeStance Health had lost a large number of physicians due to burn-out and, as a result, its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the initial public offering's registration statement, and LifeStance Health had been expending additional costs to onboard new physicians who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (iv) as a result, LifeStance Health's business metrics and financial prospects were not as strong as the initial public offering's registration statement represented.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in LifeStance you have until October 11, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased LifeStance securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phyllis Fong, Inspector General (IG), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), will be the featured guest on the August 29 broadcast of "The Search for Accountability," airing at 2:00 p.m. ET on Federal News Network 1500 AM, hosted by Michael Binder, Director of Graduate School USA's Government Audit Training Institute.
To listen to this broadcast live, visit: https://live.federalnewsnetwork.com/listen/ or tune in to 1500 AM radio at 2:00 p.m. on August 29.
"USDA plays an enormous role in the health of every American – especially helping to protect the safety and availability of food and agricultural products domestically and abroad as a driver of commerce, humanitarian assistance and diplomacy," said Binder. "We expect a lively discussion with Ms. Fong about the accountability and monitoring challenges associated with food and nutrition, agricultural research and rural development. We will also discuss the great work that federal inspectors general do in pursuing integrity and public trust in government operations."
Ms. Fong was nominated by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Inspector General of USDA in December 2002, providing leadership and expertise in oversight of the vast portfolio of the USDA's services and programs. She leads the USDA Office of Inspector General's independent and objective audits, inspections and investigations of efficiency and effectiveness, plus efforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. She was elected by the IG community as the first Chairwoman of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), serving three terms in that role.
Prior to being the USDA's IG, Ms. Fong was nominated by President Bill Clinton and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be the Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in 1999.
Ms. Fong has a bachelor's degree from Pomona College and a Juris Doctor Degree from Vanderbilt University Law School. She is a member of the Tennessee and District of Columbia Bars.
"The Search for Accountability" features insightful conversations with key government oversight officials including inspectors general and the Comptroller General of the United States. This series, which airs most Mondays at 2:00 p.m. ET., is produced in a partnership between Graduate School USA and Federal News Network. Recordings of past programs are available here.
For information on Graduate School USA's Auditing and Federal Financial Management courses, visit www.graduateschool.edu.
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Michael Binder is Director, Government Audit Training Institute, at Graduate School USA. He has dedicated his career to advancing accountability in government, as well as the knowledge, skills, and abilities for bringing that goal to fruition. Binder is also a 43-year veteran in service to the GAO/IG community and a professor since 1975.
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BEIJING, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- John Lee, the new leader of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), started his new day by launching his Weibo account on Friday, which marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.
"Sunrise, the beginning of a fresh day, makes people feel full of vigor," Lee wrote in his first posting, adding that he will share his work and life under his new mission on the Chinese twitter-like social media platform.
"Let's join hands and write a new chapter for Hong Kong," he wrote.
Lee was just sworn in as the sixth-term chief executive of the HKSAR. Chinese President Xi Jinping administered oath of office to the new leader at the inaugural ceremony held on Friday morning.
Patriots administering Hong Kong
The 64-year-old former security chief was elected as the new HKSAR chief executive under the newly improved electoral system with the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong."
Lee oversaw the introduction of the Law on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR in June 2020, which came after the global financial hub was gripped by prolonged social disturbances in 2019, with violent activities seen ranging from hurling petrol bombs to attacking police and trashing shops.
Thanks to the enforcement of the law, Hong Kong residents have been freed from the fear of violence and regained their peaceful life, and the city has restored order and economic vitality.
Noting such progress in his speech on Friday, President Xi emphasized again the implementation of the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong."
To keep the power to administer the HKSAR firmly in the hands of patriots is essential for safeguarding the long-term stability and security of the city, he said, adding "at no time should this principle be allowed to be compromised."
Ever since its return to the motherland, Hong Kong has enjoyed true democracy, with the overall jurisdiction by the central authorities and a high degree of autonomy in the SAR, he said.
The democratic system of the HKSAR, which conforms to the "One Country, Two Systems" policy and Hong Kong's constitutional status, is conducive to safeguarding the democratic rights of Hong Kong residents and maintaining prosperity and stability in the city, he noted.
Irreplaceable contributions to China's economic miracle
The Chinese President also hailed the irreplaceable contributions made by Hong Kong to the miracle of China's long-term, steady and rapid economic development since its return in 1997.
Hong Kong has been a trend-setter in China's reform and opening up, and acted as an important bridge and window connecting the Chinese mainland with other parts of the world, he said.
It has actively integrated into the country's overall development and aligned with the national development strategies, and continued to maintain the strengths of being highly free and open and compatible with international rules, he said.
The region has also weathered all kinds of challenges and forged forward steadily, he said, adding that none of the challenges, be it the international financial crisis or the COVID-19 pandemic, has stopped Hong Kong's steps forward.
Over the past 25 years, Hong Kong has enjoyed robust economic growth and maintained its solid status as a global financial, shipping and trade center. It has witnessed a rapidly-growing innovative technology sector and created a world-class business environment.
Moreover, Hong Kong's pre-existing laws have been preserved and developed, with across-the-board progress seen in various aspects of the society. The vitality of the cosmopolitan city has amazed the world.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Interplay Learning, the leading provider of online and VR training for the essential skilled trades, announced today the expansion and upgrade of its commercial HVAC catalog, enabling commercial HVAC firms and mechanical contractors to reduce training costs and accelerate ramp-up times for their apprentices and technicians.
Interplay's expert-led commercial HVAC courses and hands-on 3D simulations help technicians rapidly develop and retain on-the-job skills by providing unlimited practice in a risk-free environment. Five courses have already been added to the commercial HVAC catalog with nine more coming over the next few months, including a highly anticipated Custom Air Handling Unit Preventive & Service Maintenance course where users can apply fundamental concepts they have learned by conducting various air handler maintenance checks using a virtual air handler unit in a simulation.
This newly expanded catalog also includes scenarios for Centrifugal Pump Repair, Packaged Refrigeration Unit Troubleshooting and Walk-In Freezer Troubleshooting as well as safety courses like Ladder and Fall Safety, Fire Prevention and Safety, and more -- providing a one-stop-shop for technicians to retain the critical knowledge necessary to do their job correctly, and safely.
Interplay's revolutionary learning approach equips apprentices and technicians with the knowledge they need to problem-solve efficiently, leading to better and faster service calls. They can dive into everything from foundational applied sciences through instructional video courses to more advanced concepts like diagnosing five reasons why a chiller would have loss of flow from a evaporator or condenser in 3D simulation training environments. By applying the science behind how people learn best, Interplay equips learners with both the knowledge and cognitive skills they need to solve problems in the moment.
"Interplay's on-demand, simulation-based training is significantly more engaging and effective than traditional classroom training," said Dan Clapper, HVAC Market Director at Interplay Learning. "Our customers tell us frequently that this is training their techs will actually use, and the business impact of that cannot be overstated."
Interplay makes it easy for companies to administer and manage their training through one simple platform, providing them with the resources they need to train and upskill a strong performing team. Commercial HVAC team managers have the ability to assign courses based on individual learners' needs and create career paths to help their apprentices and technicians become more well-rounded in the field.
For more information, visit www.interplaylearning.com.
Since 2016, Austin-based Interplay Learning has been building better training, better careers and better lives for its customers and their employees. Its award-winning online and VR training for the essential skilled trades, including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Solar, Multi-Family Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance workforces, is scalable and more effective than traditional training methods. By leveraging immersive learning technology, Interplay's customers are able to train and practice hands-on learning from a desktop, phone, tablet or in virtual reality. The result is a highly trained employee who is job-ready in weeks, not years. Its digital learning platform, SkillMill, conveniently turns any space into a training lab with its short video courses, 3D simulations, knowledge checks, coaching and connectivity. Recent accolades include recognition by Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards in the Education, General Excellence and On the Rise categories. Welcome to the next generation of the skilled labor workforce. Visit www.interplaylearning.com to learn more.
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LOS ANGELES, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Verrica" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VRCA).
Class Period: May 28, 2021 – May 24, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 5, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Verrica lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/verrica-pharmaceuticals-inc-1/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that there were manufacturing deficiencies at the facility where Verrica's contract manufacturer produced bulk solution for VP-102; (2) that these deficiencies were not remediated when Verrica resubmitted its NDA for VP-102 for molluscum; (3) that the foregoing presented significant risks to Verrica obtaining regulatory approval of VP-102 for molluscum; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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During its annual dealership meeting in Las Vegas, Ford told its nearly 3,000 United States dealers that they will need to invest up to $1.2 million in upgrades to continue selling EVs under the automaker’s Ford Model E business unit.
Dealers have until October 31 to get on board if they want to be part of the first round of Model E stores, InsideEVs reported. Dealers can also sign on at specified later dates, or opt out of becoming Model E dealerships, according to the report.
Model E is the EV passenger-car and software division created when Ford split itself into three business units earlier this year. Along with Model E, Ford Pro handles commercial vehicles, while Ford Blue Oval handles internal-combustion passenger vehicles, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids.
Ford is creating two tiers of Model E dealerships—Certified and Certified Elite. Lower-tier Model E Certified dealerships will have to install at least one DC fast charger, which will also have to be available for public use. Ford estimates the cost to become Model E Certified will average $500,000.
As Ford outlined, Model E Certified Elite dealerships will need to, at minimum, install two high-power DC fast chargers and one Level 2 AC charger for customers, as well as one DC fast charger for public use. It estimates the all-in cost for Elite status to be $1 million to $1.2 million, and expects charging infrastructure to account for 90% of the upgrade cost for both tiers.
While Ford will stick with franchised dealerships instead of a Tesla-like direct sales model, dealers that opt into the Model E business will also have to agree to non-negotiable pricing.
Dealers can also opt out of becoming Model E certified, meaning they won’t be able to sell electric passenger cars in the future. Those that opt out by October 31 will have discontinue electric car sales effective January 1, 2024. Dealers will have another opportunity to become Model E certified, but then won’t be able to sell electric cars until January 2027.
It also appears Ford won’t offer buyouts to dealers, as General Motors is doing for Cadillac and Buick dealers that opt out of those brands’ EV shifts. In an interview with CNBC, Ford Model E chief customer officer Marin Gjaja said the Blue Oval’s plan gives dealers more choices.
“We don’t think it’s fair to force them to go on the EV journey or force them into a buyout,” Gjaja said.
Dealers can also stick with the Blue Oval and Pro business units and continue selling other vehicles, Ford spokesperson Said Deep told Motor Authority, noting that the automaker is still launching new internal-combustion models like the redesigned 2024 Mustang muscle car and upcoming new Ranger pickup truck, and claiming the business plan accounts for the needs of smaller stores.
“We undertook an extensive listening tour of our dealers to understand their markets and customer needs as we developed new dealer standards,” he said.
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Man sentenced to life in prison for execution style double murders
ROCKVILLE, Md. (WUSA) – A 22-year-old Maryland man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the execution-style killing of two young men in 2019.
On Friday, a Montgomery County Circuit judge sentenced Andy Panton to two life sentences without the possibility of parole plus 60 years.
Two families are feeling a semblance of justice knowing Panton will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Panton was convicted of coming up behind 24-year-old Christian Roberts and 23-year-old Jordan Radway and killing them in what prosecutors call “execution style.”
“These two young men were literally executed, shot from behind, in a car, in Silver Spring,” Montgomery County District Attorney John McCarthy said. “Sadly, and I’ve spoken to the family about this, this is another instance where a young person’s life was lost in the county over marijuana.”
Police found Roberts and Radway shot to death inside a crashed car in White Oak, Maryland, in January 2019.
The incident stemmed from what investigators believe was a marijuana deal.
Panton and two others, Noah Barnett and Dontaye Hunt, were charged.
Barnett was sentenced to 42 years. Hunt’s sentencing is next Friday. Both men are 21 years old.
The families of Radway and Roberts say justice is served, but not all they’re owed.
“This part is not over. We still have one more sentencing hearing to go through and this part of our lives will be over after Friday and we still have to navigate a whole life of not having our sons around,” Christian Roberts’ father, Donald Roberts, said.
The two families say their sons had entrepreneurial minds that weren’t able to see those dreams come to fruition.
“Justice was served but it doesn’t make it any easier for us,” Jordan Radway’s father, Peter Radway, said.
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Which cast-iron wok is best?
It’s possible to cook delicious Chinese cuisine in the comfort of your own home, but to do so, you need the proper tools. This starts with a healthy dose of curiosity about flavor combinations and spices and ends with a wok. Woks are the building block of Chinese cuisine.
Carbon steel might be more widespread, but cast iron holds heat and is a durable piece of cookware. If you are looking for a high-quality cast-iron wok from a trusted brand, the Lodge Pro-Logic Wok is the best choice.
What to know before you buy a cast-iron wok
Pre-seasoned vs. unseasoned
A cast-iron wok has a nonstick surface, but whether that happens right out of the box or over time is up to you.
- Pre-seasoned: Pre-seasoned woks are ready to go when you unpack them, but the factory pre-seasoning can be unreliable and may need to be repeated at home.
- Unseasoned: Raw cast iron must have thin layers of oil repeatedly baked into its surface at low heat to become nonstick. This requires patience, but it is good to know how to do it.
Size
The size of your walk will dictate how many people you can cook for. This is generally measured in diameter, with 14 inches being a good size for a household of four to six people.
Another measurement to consider is height. Wide but shallow woks can be tricky when it comes to keeping vegetables in the pan. A taller wok works better for frying, too.
Loop vs. long-handled woks
Loop woks in the Cantonese style feature two handles, while other woks feature one loop and a long handle.
A loop wok might be best if storage space is tight, but if you are a chef who likes to use a handle to toss food instead of stirring, a long-handled wok is the best option.
What to look for in a quality cast-iron wok
Flat base
While traditional carbon steel walks have rounded bottoms propped on a cooking ring, modern cast iron features a flat base. This lets you cook on an electric or gas stove without adding an accessory. This also keeps the wok stable if you use it to serve.
Lid
While a lid is not strictly necessary, it can be handy to keep your stove and countertop clean. A lid can also be used if you plan to fry food in your wok or want to use your wok as a steamer.
Accessories
Some cast iron woks come with accessories that can include:
- Cooking utensils (e.g., spatulas and cooking spiders)
- Grips to protect hands
- Cooking ring
How to season a cast-iron wok
If your wok does not come pre-seasoned, here’s how to do it.
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
- Wash and dry your wok.
- Use a paper towel to completely coat your wok with a thin layer of unsaturated fat cooking oil such as vegetable oil, canola oil or olive oil.
- Place your wok in the oven upside down and bake for 30 minutes. You can place a layer of aluminum foil underneath the walk to catch any drips. If the pan starts to smoke, open a window and press on.
- Carefully remove the wok and repeat this process three or four times.
How much you can expect to spend on a cast-iron wok
The size of the wok and the quality of the cast iron affect its price. Expect to spend $25-$100.
Cast-iron wok FAQ
Can you use frozen vegetables in the wok?
A. For best results, let all of your vegetables come to room temperature before adding to the walk. Frozen or refrigerated vegetables bring down the temperature of the wok which can lead to uneven heating and cooking. Since the whole point of wok cooking is to keep the heat high and the cooking times short, even a drop of a few degrees can affect your final result.
How do you care for a cast-iron wok?
A. As with all cast-iron cookware, a cast-iron wok requires some special care.
- Do not use soap on your wok.
- For stuck-on food, add salt and scrub with a plastic scrubber.
- Rinse and dry completely before storing.
- If your wok is no longer nonstick, repeat the seasoning process.
What’s the best cast-iron wok to buy?
Top cast-iron wok
What you need to know: This wok is generously sized and made by one of the best brands for cast-iron cookware.
What you’ll love: It’s a 14-inch wok with loop handles and a flat base for even cooking and stability. It can be used on a gas or electric range without a ring to keep it steady. It’s heavy and retains heat for a long time.
What you should consider: The larger the wok, the heavier it will be, and this one is no exception.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top cast-iron wok for the money
Bruntmor Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Wok
What you need to know: The extra height keeps the stovetop tidy when moving large amounts of vegetables around.
What you’ll love: The handles are wide on this 14-inch wok, and the base is flat and stable. The design is rustic and modern, perfect for cooking and serving. It is available in five finishes, one of which comes with a bamboo lid.
What you should consider: Some users noted a metallic odor after washing the wok.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Wayfair
Worth checking out
What you need to know: The stylish cedar lid and extra-wide handles are a bonus.
What you’ll love: It’s a 12-inch wok that’s perfect for cooking for one or two people. The wooden lid fits well and prevents spatters while cooking. It is designed to be stable on the cooktop and works as a serving vessel, too. Extra-wide handles let you grip the wok as you cook.
What you should consider: The wooden lid is prone to cracking over time and requires hand washing to keep it intact.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Washington St. underpass open ahead of schedule
Published: Jun. 30, 2022 at 6:05 PM CDT|Updated: 13 minutes ago
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Good news for Sherman drivers, The Texas Department of Transportation has opened the Washington Street underpass ahead of schedule.
When driving on the highway access road, yield lights will flash while the cross traffic is a flashing red.
Cross traffic must stop until the highway access road is clear of vehicles before continuing on Washington St.
This opening comes after months of construction for Highway 75.
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HOUSTON, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trusted Dispatch receives a $1,000,000 USD Partner Preferred investment led by Golden Section to drive expansion and growth. Trusted Dispatch is a leader in heavy equipment shipping and logistics software for truckers and shippers in North America.
"Dusty LaValley and his team are experts in the shipping of heavy machinery. They know the problems truckers and heavy machinery distributors face, and they have solutions that provide tangible value. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to partner with such an effective team," says Dougal Cameron, General Partner at Golden Section.
"A few years ago, we recognized that the trucking industry was operating in an inefficient way, and we wanted to improve that. We built Trusted Dispatch to solve these problems, and today, our platform automates the complex logistical matching and delivery connections needed by heavy equipment shippers and truckers daily" stated Dusty LaValley, Trusted Dispatch Founder and CEO. "Our customer base is growing fast, with thousands of commercial users all over North America using the platform each month. With Golden Section's enterprise software expertise and track record of success, we're confident that they are the right partner for this next step in our journey."
"We are most excited about the sales efficiency of this company - we believe Dusty can immediately convert our investment into recurring revenue. We are expecting aggressive growth over the next 18 months." says Adam Day, General Partner at Golden Section.
Trusted Dispatch connects empty trucks with profitable loads every day through its software platform. The platform allows shippers to generate a competitive quote for their load, match the load to truckers needing a backhaul, then confirms and settles invoices electronically. For more information, please visit www.trusteddispatch.com.
Golden Section is a Houston based venture capital fund that invests in early-stage B2B software companies at the inflection point of expansion. Golden Section partners with driven entrepreneurs to build great companies. The fund is excited to meet entrepreneurs who have a deep understanding of the end customer's problems and an existing product with demonstrated traction. For more information, please visit www.goldensection.com.
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WASHINGTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fredrick Wilson, a top energy attorney who previously served as a key legal advisor in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), has joined Troutman Pepper's market-leading Energy Practice Group in Washington, D.C. as a partner. He joins the firm from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP.
"We are delighted to welcome Fred to our national energy team," said Partner Amie Colby, chair of Troutman Pepper's Regulatory and Finance Department. "His extensive expertise in energy law, including his previous position as a top FERC advisor, and background in electrical engineering, make him a tremendous addition and asset to our energy clients across the country."
Wilson applies his engineering expertise and first-hand regulatory insight to help energy clients with respect to project development, complex transactions, and the full range of regulatory matters before FERC, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, and state regulators. He has extensive experience with RTO/ISO market rules and issues under the Federal Power Act, Natural Gas Act, Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, Public Utility Holding Company Act, and Natural Gas Policy Act.
"Our D.C. office has a large energy practice footprint, and we are excited to add Fred to the nationally recognized team," said Henry Liu, managing partner of the firm's D.C. office, which has welcomed five partners this year.
"I look forward to partnering with the firm's cross-disciplinary teams to help our energy clients navigate the myriad challenges they continuously face. Troutman Pepper is uniquely positioned to offer the full range of services that participants in wholesale energy markets need, so I'm very excited to join this Energy Practice," Wilson said.
Wilson earned his JD from the University of Houston Law Center, his MBA in finance from Georgia State University, and his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Howard University.
Troutman Pepper has one of the premier energy groups in the country, with more than 150 attorneys focused on the energy sector, including regulatory, project finance, tax, environmental, litigation, construction, real estate, and corporate attorneys. The firm is a preeminent member of the highly specialized FERC bar and is well-known for its expertise representing electric, natural gas, and hydropower clients on the industry's most pressing issues.
Troutman Pepper is a national law firm with more than 1,200 attorneys strategically located in 23 U.S. cities. The firm's litigation, transactional, and regulatory practices advise a diverse client base, from start-ups to multinational enterprises. The firm provides sophisticated legal solutions to clients' most pressing business challenges, with depth across industry sectors, including energy, financial services, health sciences, insurance, and private equity, among others. Learn more at troutman.com.
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MILWAUKEE, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bobby Valentine convened with interns from Steel Partners, a diversified holding company, to celebrate National Intern Day in Milwaukee this week.
Of the company's more than 80 interns, 60 met with company leaders from Steel Partners' operating companies including Lucas-Milhaupt, a global provider and leading producer of metal joining products based in Cudahy; MTE Corporation, which specializes in magnetics and transformer designs and is based in Menomonee Falls; and MTI, a manufacturer and developer of precision and high-performance motors, drives, and controllers, based in Prairie Falls.
Through this joint program, Steel employees and interns heard directly from Valentine about the company's core values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment. Steel Partners' biggest priority is to work with youths and instill vital leadership skills and values early on. The intern program is one more way for young people to develop and maintain these skills.
Valentine addressed the group of interns and Wisconsin-based employees at MTI on Tuesday, July 26th, as part of the larger Steel Sports Town Hall program. This ongoing 2022 event series explores how the Steel Sports core values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment can be applied to employees' day-to-day lives, creating meaningful impacts beyond the workspace.
While in Wisconsin, the group also attended Wednesday's Milwaukee Brewers - Chicago White Sox game at American Family Field, had professional headshots taken, and toured the Lucas-Milhaupt facility in Cudahy.
"Our core values are essential throughout our lives, and to be able to help instill them in our interns is one of the greatest aspects of our hiring and training programs," said Warren Lichtenstein, the Executive Chairman of Steel Partners. "Our interns are the future of our company, and our world, so we at Steel Partners are dedicated to helping them succeed."
Martin Brown, Steel Sports President and CEO, added, "Steel Sports has always been dedicated to providing intrinsic life skills to every youth who gets involved with our organization. These skills are what help build community within Steel, and empower our youth to go forward into their own lives. Our interns are no exception, and this amazing opportunity for them to meet with Bobby is just one more way for them to help us build the Steel community."
About Steel Sports
Headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ, Steel Sports is a social impact business with the mission of inspiring youth to reach their potential, on and off the field, by developing them as athletes and people through the Steel Sports Coaching System– The Lasorda Way. Through its "kids first" approach, Steel Sports is establishing a new standard in youth sports and coaching, forging the next generation of leaders by instilling Steel Sports' core values: Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment. Steel Sports creates a positive youth sports experience for over 100,000 athletes each year. For more information, visit www.steelsports.com.
About Steel Partners Holdings, LLP
Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (www.steelpartners.com) (NYSE: SPLP) is a diversified global holding company that owns and operates businesses, including diversified industrial products, energy, defense, supply chain management and logistics, direct marketing, banking, and youth sports.
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Half of Thyroid Eye Disease In America respondents said they feel judged by others based on how their eyes look
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- People living with thyroid eye disease experience judgment from others based on their visible symptoms, anxiety and a negative impact on their self-esteem, confidence and mental health, according to a recent survey conducted by Health Union, the leader in social health. The inaugural Thyroid Eye Disease In America survey illuminates the perspectives and experiences of people living with thyroid eye disease.
These findings also support and fuel content and engagement for the recent launch of ThyroidEyeDisease.net, one of Health Union's 40 condition-specific online health communities.
Thyroid eye disease is a rare condition - estimated to impact 16 per 100,000 women and 2.9 per 100,000 men, according to academic research - in which the eye muscles, eyelids, tear glands and fat tissues behind the eye become inflamed. The condition typically develops in people with an overactive thyroid and is sometimes referred to as Graves' eye disease or Graves' orbitopathy. Thyroid eye disease commonly leads to bulging eyes, redness of the eyes and eyelid swelling, but the condition can also occasionally result in pain, loss of vision and corneal ulcerations.
A significant number of Thyroid Eye Disease In America survey respondents identified themselves as having symptoms that are visible to others. Specifically, 87% have experienced bulging eyes, nearly three-fourths have experienced bags under their eyes, two-thirds have had redness on their lids or eyes, more than six in 10 have experienced inflammation and swelling in their eye tissues and nearly half have had misaligned eyes.
Potentially related, half of respondents said they feel judged by others based on how their eyes look. In fact, nearly a fifth of respondents said people have assumed they are hungover due to their thyroid eye disease symptoms. Multiple respondents noted receiving, as one individual said, "comments and strange looks"; some examples from respondents included:
- "People stood up at family parties and mimicked bulging their eyes out to look like me. Of course, the 'you look like a deer caught in the headlights' comments were always not fun too."
- "People assume that I am intoxicated or sleep deprived. Or that I may even have a mental health condition…Biggest thing is people don't understand that sometimes I cannot focus and assume I am faking it."
- "I have to wear glasses to see so that made the bulging even more noticeable. I would look in the mirror and feel a panic attack coming and start to cry."
These visible symptoms and resulting experiences and perceptions likely contribute to a negative impact on quality of life for people living with thyroid eye disease. Only 14% of survey respondents agreed that they are satisfied with their current quality of life.
Specifically, 54% of respondents said thyroid eye disease brings added anxiety to their daily lives. More than six in 10 respondents said their condition has had a negative impact on their self-esteem or self-image, 53% said it has negatively impacted their overall confidence and 44% cited a negative impact on mental health.
Moreover, 42% of respondents said their condition has negatively affected their social life or relationship with their friends, and three in 10 said their thyroid eye disease has negatively impacted their family relationships. Additionally, 56% say their friends or family don't understand the realities of living with thyroid eye disease.
"With conditions like thyroid eye disease, there is often so much confusion and misinformation outside of the patient community," said Olivier Chateau, Health Union's co-founder and CEO. "As a result, there is a need for resources like ThyroidEyeDisease.net where people impacted by the condition can gather information and connect with others who understand their experiences."
The inaugural Thyroid Eye Disease In America survey, which was fielded from Jan. 10 to April 6, 2022, included responses from 100 people living with thyroid eye disease. Additional survey results may be available upon request. More information about living with thyroid eye disease can be found on ThyroidEyeDisease.net.
Health Union is the proven industry leader driving and amplifying social health. As the premier social health company, only Health Union encourages the dynamic, real-time action people take to find meaningful connections and share information that impact their health journey. The company reaches millions of people through the largest portfolio of condition-specific online health communities (e.g., Migraine.com, MultipleSclerosis.net, LungCancer.net) and health leaders - addressing virtually every condition and providing the information, connection and support they need.
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Judge dismisses all claims against Shawnee Co. in Heartland Park appraisal lawsuit
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - On Friday, a Shawnee Co. judge threw out a lawsuit that challenged how the County had appraised the value of Heartland Motorsports Park.
On Friday afternoon, April 8, Shawnee County District Court Judge Thomas Luedke granted the county’s motion for summary judgment and dismissed all 11 counts brought against the county by the owner of Heartland Park, Chris Payne the sole member of Shelby Development, LLC.
Shelby lawyers had claimed the County Appraiser’s Office had illegally and improperly conducted a valuation of the property. They claimed the county had persuaded a third party to change the property’s valuation from $5.5 million to $10.4 million. Claims included negligence, fraud, conspiracy and breach of contract.
The Shawnee County Appraiser’s Office argued there had been no improprieties that affected the appraisal and even if there had been, Shelby had suffered no damage.
Court records indicate Shelby acquired Heartland Park in 2016, which had been appraised at $8.9 million at the time. Shelby appealed the value and had entered an agreement with the county that the total value for the 29 parcels of Heartland Park would be worth $5.7 million.
In March 2017, Shelby entered into an agreement with Chris Williams Member of the Appraisal Institute of CBRE, Inc., who appraised the property at $7.5 million for the year. While at the appraiser’s office, court records indicated questions arose with the appraisal of Heartland Park. A telephone conference was scheduled for March 14, between Williams, Shelby and the appraiser’s office, which lasted between 5 and 10 minutes.
During the phone call, the appraiser questioned Williams about the size and track design adjustments related to his sales comparison approach valuation. Specifically, he was asked whether he accounted for the significant differences in the amount of land between Heartland Park and the chosen comparables.
Additionally, Williams was questioned about the methodology of his appraisal so the Appraiser’s Office could apportion the value amount of the park’s 29 parcels.
Court records noted the final appraisal report the Appraiser’s Office received from Williams valued the park at $10.4 million.
The Appraiser’s Office said it had found that revisions from the draft report had been based on differences between Heartland Park, which sits on about 630 acres, and the comparable properties, which had much less land, and that the value conclusion had increased.
For the 2018 tax year, the County Appraiser’s Office saw no difference in the property and rubber-stamped it with the same $10.4 million price tag. Further appeal brought the 2017 value of the property down to $7.5 million and $8.9 for the 2018 tax year.
Williams noted the thought someone could persuade him to change his opinion of Heartland Park’s value was absurd as he had never disavowed one of his values in an appraisal report. He said revisions are routinely made for a variety of reasons and no one had told him what the value of the property should be.
Judge Luedke found Shelby had failed to provide evidence of damages and was not denied due process.
The County noted it appreciates the thorough review of the evidence and arguments in the case by the District Court.
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A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red. Here’s how to watch
By Megan Marples and Ashley Strickland, CNN
May’s full moon will have stargazers seeing red.
The moon will glow a scarlet color during this year’s first total lunar eclipse on Sunday — a stark contrast to its ordinarily milky white sheen.
A partial eclipse will begin at 10:27 p.m. ET Sunday, with the total lunar eclipse starting at 11:29 p.m. ET, according to EarthSky. The total eclipse will end at 12:53 a.m. ET Monday, and the partial eclipse will end at 1:55 a.m. ET Monday, the site said.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon, Earth and sun fall into alignment, with the moon passing through Earth’s shadow, according to NASA. When the moon passes through the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow, called the umbra, it’s known as a total lunar eclipse, the space agency said.
When the sun’s rays reach the Earth, much of the blue and green light is scattered, while the orange and red colors remain visible, which is why the moon turns a reddish hue and is often referred to as the “blood moon,” according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
Not everyone will be able to catch a glimpse of the total lunar eclipse because it needs to be nighttime to see it, said Noah Petro, chief of NASA’s Planetary Geology, Geophysics and Geochemistry Lab.
People in South America and in the eastern part of North America will have a great view of the lunar eclipse, he said. The total lunar eclipse will be visible in much of Africa, Europe and South America and most of North America.
About two lunar eclipses occur each year, and the next will be a total lunar eclipse in November, Petro said. Then there will not be another total lunar eclipse until March 2025, he added.
How to view the eclipse
It is perfectly safe to view a lunar eclipse with your naked eye, according to Petro.
“That’s the great thing about lunar eclipses is that you require no other gear other than a passion and interest in being outside and a clear horizon,” Petro said.
For optimal viewing conditions, avoid bright lights and tall buildings that could obstruct your view, he said.
While the eclipse’s peak may only last for a short amount of time, the moon’s coppery tones will change throughout the night, according to Petro. These changes make this celestial phenomenon interesting to watch throughout the eclipse rather than at a particular moment, he said.
If it’s cloudy or the lunar eclipse is otherwise not available to view, you can watch a livestream of it from NASA.
There will be seven more full moons in 2022, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac:
- June 14: Strawberry moon
- July 13: Buck moon
- August 11: Sturgeon moon
- September 10: Harvest moon
- October 9: Hunter’s moon
- November 8: Beaver moon
- December 7: Cold moon
These are the popularized names associated with the monthly full moons, originating with Native American tribes. The names vary from tribe to tribe because a full moon had different significance across the tribes month to month or season to season.
Lunar and solar eclipses
In addition to one more total lunar eclipse in 2022, there will also be a partial solar eclipse, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
Partial solar eclipses occur when the moon passes in front of the sun but only blocks some of its light. Be sure to wear proper eclipse glasses to view solar eclipses safely as the sun’s light can be damaging to your eyes.
A partial solar eclipse on October 25 will be visible to those in Greenland, Iceland, Europe, northeastern Africa, the Middle East, western Asia, India and western China. It won’t be visible from North America.
After this weekend, the next total lunar eclipse will also be on display for those in Asia, Australia, the Pacific and South and North America on November 8 between 3:01 a.m. and 8:58 a.m. ET — but the moon will be setting for those in eastern regions of North America.
Meteor showers
Check out the remaining nine showers that will peak in 2022:
- Southern delta Aquariids: July 29-30
- Alpha Capricornids: July 30-31
- Perseids: August 11-12
- Orionids: October 20-21
- Southern Taurids: November 4-5
- Northern Taurids: November 11-12
- Leonids: November 17-18
- Geminids: December 13-14
- Ursids: December 21-22
If you live in an urban area, you may want to drive to a place that isn’t littered with city lights to get the best view.
Find an open area with a wide view of the sky. Make sure you have a chair or blanket so you can look straight up. And give your eyes about 20 to 30 minutes — without looking at your phone or other electronics — to adjust to the darkness so the meteors will be easier to spot.
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There aren’t many things that are as special as being able to help lead your team to the playoffs. This week, L.D. Bell and Keller both have a shot to continue leading their teams toward the state tournament, but only one will advance. VYPE DFW takes a dive into their seasons and breaks down just what fans can expect from these two teams headed into their regional quarterfinal pairing on Friday.
L.D. Bell (17-4-4, 11-2-1)
The Bell Blue Raiders have fought hard all season to get to this point. The team finished at the top of their district with big time wins over the likes of W.T. White, Chisholm Trail, Fort Worth Paschal, Euless Trinity, North Crowley, and more. The Blue Raiders have outscored their opponents by a combined 32 goals this season and are ready to continue to show their dominant force on the pitch. So far in playoffs, L.D. Bell has defeated a strong Southlake Carroll (2-0) and El Paso Socorro (1-0).
Keller (21-2, 12-0)
Keller has only dropped two games all season- one against Lake Travis and the other against Cypress Falls- both during preseason play. Learning from those two losses helped Keller build a team that would go into district play strong and ready to take down anyone that stood in the way of them and playoffs. The Indians posted an undefeated district record to finish at the top of their standings with victories over Fort Worth Timber Creek, Keller Fossil Ridge, Southlake Carroll, and more. So far in playoffs, the Indians have defeated North Crowley (3-2 in double overtime) and Odessa (1-0).
What To Expect:
L.D. Bell is a strong team led by a strong offense. The team knows how to remain steady and build strong. The defense can also rise to any challenge that is in front of them. Fans can expect the Blue Raiders to put up a strong fight in order to do whatever it takes to get to the next round.
Keller has a fight that doesn’t stop. The Indians are consistent, strong, and driven. With a strong defense leading the way, the offense is afforded time and opportunities to shine. Fans can expect fast play from Keller on Friday.
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- About 50 supermarkets out of the top 100 are connected to Dada Group's Haibo system.
- China's brick-and-mortar retailers' online sales up 40% yoy in 2021, reflecting huge opportunities in online channels.
SHANGHAI, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Among top 100 supermarkets in China, over 80 are in partnership with JDDJ, the on-demand retail platform operated by Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA), as well as JD.com's on-demand retail service Shop Now. Plus, nearly half of the 100 leading players are connected to the Haibo system, a proprietary omni-channel O2O operating system developed by Dada Group for retailers, enabling merchants to carry out O2O operations across multiple channels efficiently.
The China Chain Store and Franchise Association (CCFA) released recently the top 100 list of supermarkets by sales, based on a survey conducted by the Association on the operation results across China's supermarket industry in 2021.
Brick-and-mortar retailers' omni-channel development is accelerating amid pandemic resurgence. According to the survey, the online share in overall sales of supermarkets kept increasing in 2021 with a growth of 40 per cent year-over-year in amount. The on-demand form of retail, which is characterized by "consumers placing orders online, followed by retailers delivering orders through offline stores within an hour", is becoming a solid driver for physical merchants in China.
Dada Group strategically undertakes the operation of JDDJ and Shop Now, which are part of JD.com's business layout in the on-demand retail as well. Through its digital capabilities, Dada Group is dedicated to empowering retailers' omni-channel development and digital transformation. As of now, JDDJ and Shop Now have a nation-wide presence in over 1,700 counties and cities with a service coverage of more than 150,000 physical stores across all product categories.
About Dada Group
Dada is a leading platform of local on-demand retail and delivery in China. It operates JDDJ, one of China's largest local on-demand retail platforms for retailers and brand owners, and Dada Now, a leading local on-demand delivery platform open to merchants and individual senders across various industries and product categories. The company's two platforms are inter-connected and mutually beneficial. The Dada Now platform enables an improved delivery experience for participants on the JDDJ platform through its readily accessible fulfillment solutions and strong on-demand delivery infrastructure. Meanwhile, the vast volume of on-demand delivery orders from the JDDJ platform increases order volume and density for the Dada Now platform. In June 2020, Dada Group began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market, under the ticker symbol "DADA".
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ALBANY – Oxford Construction will begin its work Tuesday on Phase B of the Albany T-SPLOST Resurfacing Plan. The contract is for 180 days, but the schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
For any questions, contact Scott Tennison or Don McCook at the city of Albany Public Works Department at (229) 302-1800.
Below is a copy of the order in which the roads are to be paved.
1. Madison Street to Harvey Road
2. Nelson Avenue (Scroggins Avenue to Harvey Road)
3. Scroggins Avenue (South Madison Street to Harvey Road)
4. Medlock Ave. (South Madison Street to cul-de-sac)
5. Whitehead Drive (Radium Springs Road to Vick Street)
6. Cannon Circle (Cannon Avenue to cul-de-sac)
7. Tulsa Lane (Newton Road to Sunny Lane)
8. Moab Road (Newton Road to Gadsden Road)
9. Elm Street (West Gordon Avenue to dead end)
10. Montego Court (Mobile Avenue to Montego Court)
11. Montego Court (cul-de-sac to cul-de-sac)
12. Mercantile Drive (Moultrie Roiad to cul-de-sac)
13. Campbell St. (Nona Drive to South Central Street)
14. Blaylock Street (Clark Avenue to Evelyn Avenue)
15. East Fourth Avenue (Blaylock Street to Jordan Street)
16. Acker Avenue (Edgewood Lane to Greenwood Lane)
17. Gary Avenue (Edgewood Lane to Greenwood Lane)
18. West Highland Avenue (Davis Street to Poplar Street)
19. South McKinley Street (Highland Avenue to Lincoln Avenue)
20. Lincoln Avenue (South Jackson Street to South Slappey Boulevard)
21. Drexel Street (West Gordon Avenue to dead end)
22. St. Andrews Drive (West Gordon Ave. to dead end)
23. Phillips Drive (South Westover Boulevard to dead end)
24. Pawnee Court (Indian Creek Drive to cul-de-sac)
25. Bison Lane (cul-de sac to cul-de sac)
26. Warrior Court (Indian Creek Drive to cul-de-sac)
27. Nottingham Way (Whispering Pines to Stuart Avenue)
28. Wisteria Court (Devon Drive to cul-de-sac)
29. Ember Court (Regalwood Drive to cul-de-sac)
30. Regalwood Drive (Westgate Drive to cul-de-sac)
31. Coventry Road (Beattie Road to Trowbridge Drive)
32. Millsbee Lane (Wexford Drive to subdivision gate)
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Seasoned technology leader will help expand company's sales efforts
MEDFORD, Ore., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Hunter Communications announced the appointment of IT industry veteran, Ehrika Gladden, to the company's board of directors. Gladden brings more than three decades of progressive executive leadership experience, managing IT and telecom divisions, and will aid in the development of Hunter's sales strategy and efforts to increase market penetration throughout Oregon.
"I'm honored to welcome Ehrika to our board of directors," said Michael Wynschenk, CEO, Hunter Communications. "As we continue to grow and expand into new markets, having a member of the Board with Ehrika's background and expertise will help us better serve our customers, in particular our business customers. Ehrika's global telecom leadership experience adds a perspective that is critical to Hunter's long-term business goals."
In her previous roles with Logitech, Cisco, and Avaya Gladden led multibillion and multimillion dollar global P&L's driving growth for Video Collaboration, Sustainability Products, UCaaS, Services, and Telephony. Her responsibilities included managing the delivery of the P&L for Sales, Marketing, Digital Sales, Channels, and Operations leaders ensuring customers leveraged true solutions value. Gladden currently sits on the Board of Directors of City National Bank (NYSE:CYN). She has been nationally recognized for her inclusive leadership development initiatives and practices. In 2019, Savoy named her one of the Top 50 Influential Women in Businesses and in 2018 Black Enterprise named her as one of the Top 50 Blacks in Technology.
"Hunter is driven by a goal of helping people create meaningful connections, and I'm excited to bring a global lens to that mission," said Gladden. "Universal access to high-speed internet is essential in today's world, and I feel very privileged to take on this role at this time."
Gladden joins the board alongside Wynschenk and current members including: Nikola Trkulja, managing director, Grain Management; Michael McKenzie, managing director, Grain Management; and Richard Ryan, founder, Hunter Communications.
Hunter Communications provides award winning fiber optic broadband internet, fixed wireless services, voice services, and managed IT to business and residential customers in communities throughout Oregon and northern California. With Gig speeds, no data caps, and competitive pricing, Hunter's 2,000+mile fiber network is nationally recognized for performance and reliability. BroadbandNow recognized Hunter with four 2020 Internet Service Provider Awards, including for fastest business internet speeds in Oregon and among the top 10 nationwide. In 2022, PC Magazine recognized Hunter as one of the top internet service providers for gamers in the Northwest.
Founded in 1992, Hunter is headquartered in Medford, Oregon where the company established a legacy of service excellence and commitment to local communities. Hunter Communications was acquired in 2020 by Grain Management, LLC. Additional information is available at Hunterfiber.com.
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Liby Lentz and Andy Andress bring Decades of Education and Strategic Management Experience to the Highly Respected Medical Career College
TUCSON, Ariz., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pima Medical Institute announced new leadership by naming Liby Lentz as President and Andy Andress as Chief Executive Officer of the medical career college. The two bring a breadth of knowledge and decades of experience as they lead Pima Medical and continue the mission of improving the quality of people's lives by providing the best value in medical career education.
Lentz has been with Pima Medical for nearly three decades as Human Resources Director, with an extensive background in all areas of human resources, including team development and employee relations. She developed an HR department responsible for the implementation of several innovative employee programs, which have contributed significantly to the growth and long-term success of Pima Medical and its more than 1,300 employee-owners.
"Liby has a comprehensive understanding of Pima Medical and our company ethos, which makes her invaluable in her new role," said Richard Luebke, Jr., Chairman of the Board, Pima Medical Institute. "Since joining Pima Medical, Liby has consistently demonstrated her ability to lead and has been instrumental in advancing our mission to serve our students and our employees. I am confident this will continue under her leadership."
In her previous role as Vice President, HR Director, Lentz has been instrumental in developing and growing Pima Medical's employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
"I am honored to carry on the employee-owned culture that was created by the Luebke family," said Lentz. "As employee owners, each one of us is truly invested in student outcomes and our company growth. It is central to my leadership approach and the continued upward trajectory of Pima Medical."
Lentz is a graduate of the University of Arizona and earned her Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from the University of Phoenix.
Andress joins Pima Medical from Brightstar Care, a leading national franchise of home healthcare and medical staffing, where he was Senior Vice President. Prior to being named Pima Medical's CEO, he also served as Chief Operating Officer at DeVry Medical International, a provider of medical and veterinary education and subsidiary of Adtalem Global Education group.
Andress has a proven record of applying analytical approaches to drive positive results across a diverse range of industries.
"Andy brings with him a versatile skillset in both education and healthcare," added Luebke. "His collaborative approach to leadership, combined with his data-driven, strategic thinking will surely help to guide us as we move into this exciting new chapter for Pima Medical."
"I am looking forward to working alongside Liby and the entire leadership team here at Pima Medical," said Andress. "I am confident that my years of experience in both the corporate and education sectors puts me in a position to continue the company's successful growth. 50 years is an impressive milestone and I look forward to serving our students and employees as we chart a course for the next 50 years."
Andress is a graduate of Skidmore College and earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Andress and Lentz succeed past President and CEO Fred Freedman, who retired in April after more than 20 years with Pima Medical.
Founded in 1972 in Tucson, Ariz., Pima Medical is a trusted provider of quality medical career education. Pima Medical students are respected as some of the most qualified professionals in their fields and are often employed at preferred hospitals, clinics and facilities in their communities.
For more information on Pima Medical go to pmi.edu.
Pima Medical Institute is an employee-owned, private, accredited school dedicated to providing students classroom studies paired with real-world training at medical facilities. Established in 1972, Pima Medical Institute helps students become career ready, focusing exclusively on healthcare professions, including medical, dental and veterinary fields. Curriculum includes certificate, associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs.
Pima Medical Institute operates 17 campuses as well as an extensive online curriculum. The medical career college has a presence in eight western states with the following ground locations: Albuquerque, N.M.; Tucson, Phoenix and two campuses in Mesa, Ariz.; Aurora, Denver and Colorado Springs, Colo.; Seattle and Renton, Wash.; Las Vegas, N.V.; Houston, El Paso and San Antonio, Texas; Chula Vista and San Marcos, Calif.; and Dillon, Mont. For more information and a complete list of programs offered at each campus, visit pmi.edu or call 1-888-442-5998.
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Traded back and forth, Ford learns to live out of suitcase
By RONALD BLUM
AP Baseball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Ford has learned to travel light — and quickly. Since the start of the season, the 29-year-old first baseman has played for Tacoma, San Francisco and Sacramento. Traded from Seattle to the Giants on April 30, he was dealt back to the Mariners on Thursday. He found his way to Citi Field, batting seventh for the Mariners as the designated hitter in a series opener at the New York Mets. He hit .317 in 10 games at Tacoma, then was dealt to the Giants and had a two-run single off Washington’s Steve Cishek in his lone big league game. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/13/traded-back-and-forth-ford-learns-to-live-out-of-suitcase/ | 2022-05-14T00:44:05Z |
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia’s war on Ukraine threatens to devastate the economies of many developing countries that are now facing even higher food and energy costs and increasingly difficult financial conditions, a U.N. task force warned Wednesday.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres released the report saying that the war is “supercharging” a crisis in food, energy and finance in poorer countries that were already struggling to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and a lack of access to adequate funding for economic recovery.
“We are now facing a perfect storm that threatens to devastate the economies of many developing countries,” Guterres said at a news conference. “As many as 1.7 billion people — one-third of whom are already living in poverty — are now highly exposed to disruptions in food, energy and finance systems that are triggering increases in poverty and hunger.”
Rebeca Grynspan, secretary-general of the U.N. agency promoting trade and development who coordinated the task force, said those people live in 107 countries that have “severe exposure” to at least one dimension of the crisis — rising food prices, increasing energy prices and tightening financial conditions.
In these countries, the report says, people struggle to afford healthy diets, imports are essential to meet food and energy needs, and “debt burdens and tightening resources limit government’s ability to cope with the vagaries of global financial conditions.”
The report says 69 of the countries, with a population of 1.2 billion people, face a “perfect storm” and are severely or significantly exposed to all three crises. They include 25 countries in Africa, 25 in Asia and the Pacific, and 19 in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, prices were already on the rise, “but the war has made a bad situation worse,” Guterres said.
Thirty-six countries rely on Russia and Ukraine for more than half their wheat imports, including some of the world’s poorest countries, he said, and wheat and corn prices have risen 30% just since the start of the year.
Russia is also the world’s top natural gas exporter and second-largest oil exporter, and Russia and neighboring Belarus export about 20% of the world’s fertilizers. Guterres said oil prices have increased more than 60% over the past year, natural gas prices have jumped 50% in recent months, and fertilizer prices have doubled.
The task force said the world is “on the brink of a global debt crisis.” Grynspan, who heads the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development, pointed to Sri Lanka’s default on a debt payment Tuesday and said other countries are asking for help.
Guterres said the world can act to tackle the “three-dimensional crisis” and “cushion the blow.”
The task force calls on countries to ensure a steady flow of food and fertilizer through open markets, lift export restrictions, and direct surpluses and reserves to those in need. Guterres said this would help keep a lid on food prices and calm volatility in food markets.
On energy, the task force urges governments to refrain from hoarding, immediately release strategic petroleum stockpiles and additional reserves, and reduce the use of wheat for biofuels. Guterres urged countries to use the crisis as an opportunity to accelerate the transition to renewable energy.
On finance, the task force issued “an urgent call for prompt and swift action from the international community” to help developing countries avoid another decade of lost economic development, “a generalized debt crisis, and social and political instability.”
The task force says international financial institutions should provide emergency concessional financing to countries experiencing social and economic distress.
It calls on the International Monetary Fund to increase limits for rapid financial assistance, suspend interest rate surcharges for two years, and explore the possibility of providing more liquidity “through special drawing rights or special measures targeted at the vulnerable and most affected countries.”
Guterres said the upcoming spring meetings of the IMF and the World Bank on April 18-24 are “a crucial moment” for decisions on many of these issues. He said it is crucial that their members understand the need to use money that is available to alleviate the suffering of people around the world.
The U.N. chief said political will is key, and announced that he has asked six leaders — the presidents of Senegal and Indonesia and the prime ministers of Germany, Barbados, Denmark and Bangladesh — to mobilize political leaders to ensure that developing countries in crisis get the help they need. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/un-says-ukraine-war-threatens-to-devastate-many-poor-nations/ | 2022-04-14T19:45:01Z |
Charita Goshay: Portage County Fair Board's politics policy is smart
Right now, you probably should be glad you aren't a member of the Portage County Fair Board.
Its recent decision to decline a request from former President Donald Trump to hold a rally at the fairgrounds on April 24 has catapulted the board into the national spotlight.
Even in this era of celebrity obsession, unless you're getting kudos for saving a kid or a cat, national media scrutiny is the last place most ordinary people should want to find themselves.
Just imagine the blistering phone calls and social media posts some of those folks probably fielded when the story broke last week.
Board members informed the Portage County Board of Commissioners that they've had a longstanding policy against allowing political events. Fair Board members also expressed concerns about potential damage that could be done to the grounds this time of year.
More:Charita Goshay: WWE antics overshadow Ohio voters' concerns
Who's the Trumpiest?
Imagine the pressure. Trump remains a star in Ohio, which he won in 2016 and 2020. Anyone with a working set of eyes who attended his campaign stop at the Canton Memorial Civic Center in 2016 knew he had a real shot at winning the election.
Even two years after he lost reelection, you still can throw a rock and hit a Trump flag, sign, or bumper sticker in Stark County.
Like kids fighting to sit with dad in the La-Z-Boy, the current slate of Ohio's Republican candidates are squabbling over who's the "Trumpiest." But Trump hasn't been stumping much for anyone in Ohio other than for former White House staffer Max Miller, who's likely to take outgoing Rep. Bob Gibbs' seat.
Some people doubtlessly see the Fair Board's decision as political, but the policy is a smart one. Bending the rules for one politician — even a former president — is a recipe for unforeseen disaster.
Fair boards in Canfield and Geauga counties also turned down the rally, citing the same reasons as Portage County.
If the former president is serious about visiting Northeast Ohio, there are numerous venues available. But he's now a private citizen, which means he should adhere to the rules like everyone else.
More:Charita Goshay: American independence is in a precarious state
Though members of the Fair Board would never say so, Trump's campaigns also have stiffed too many communities to be fully trusted. A 2020 investigation by the Center for Public Integrity, a nonprofit investigative news organization, found that Trump's campaigns have yet to reimburse a number of cities for their services including:
- $8,000: Burlington, Vermont, January 2016
- $9,000: Green Bay, Wisconsin, August 2016
- $16,000: Lebanon, Ohio, October 2018
- $33,000: Wildwood, New Jersey, January 2020
- $35,000: Erie, Pennsylvania, October 2018
- $43,000: Billings, Montana, September 2018
- $47,000: Eau Claire, Wisconsin, April 2016
- $64,000: Mesa, Arizona, October 2018
- $65,000: Spokane, Washington, May 2016
- $82,000: Tucson, Arizona, March 2016
- $93,000: Battle Creek, Michigan, December 2020
- $211,000: Albuquerque, New Mexico, October 2019
- $543,000: Minneapolis, October 2020
- $569,000: El Paso, Texas, February 2019
Barn door
The report found that former Sen. Hillary Clinton, former President Barack Obama and Sen. Bernie Sanders have also stuck some cities with unpaid campaign bills. They, too, ought to pay what they still owe.
Certainly, no one should be staging more campaigns and rallies until they make it right.
Portage County Commissioner Tony Badalamenti blasted the board's decision, arguing that such a happening could draw 20,000 visitors, could generate as much as $4 million, and squanders an opportunity to shine a spotlight on Portage County.
But all money isn't good money. Sometimes, the cost is more than it's worth.
No one should be surprised if some of members of the Portage County Fair Board aren't somehow shown the barn door, though they serve on a volunteer basis. It's always the chance you take when you do the right thing.
Charita M. Goshay is a Canton Repository staff writer and member of the editorial board. Reach her at 330-580-8313 or charita.goshay@cantonrep.com. On Twitter: @cgoshayREP | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/2022/04/13/charita-goshay-portage-fair-boards-anti-politics-policy-smart/9535340002/ | 2022-04-13T11:11:30Z |
NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of TaskUs, Inc. (NASDAQ: TASK) between June 11, 2021 and January 19, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 25, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased TaskUs 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 TaskUs class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3647 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 April 25, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) TaskUs was experiencing severe financial strain and business challenges, particularly with its most important customer Facebook; (2) the Content Security market was smaller than defendants represented and defendants' representations were based on outdated market data; (3) TaskUs improperly recognized revenue from certain key contracts; (4) defendants overstated the size of TaskUs' workforce as well as employee retention rates, and understated attrition rates; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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The Evo® sEEG electrode 510(k) cleared for temporary (less than 24 hours) use remains in effect and the Company will explore the opportunity to market the device for intraoperative use.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: NMTC) ("NeuroOne" or the "Company"), a medical technology company focused on improving surgical care options and outcomes for patients suffering from neurological disorders, today announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") has completed its review of the Company's appeal for 510(k) clearance for its Evo® sEEG Electrode for less than 30-day use. In a letter to the Company dated May 13, 2022, the FDA stated that they were upholding their decision that the device is not substantially equivalent for extended use based on their analysis of the methodology used for exhaustive extraction testing.
The FDA also stated that the Company may submit a new 510(k) with new evidence, specifically as it relates to the subacute toxicity endpoint, to support a finding of substantial equivalence. The Company is in the process of collecting such data and intends to submit a Special 510(k) which according to FDA guidance is processed within 30 days of receipt, rather than the 90 days for a traditional 510(k). The Company expects to resubmit the application to the FDA in August 2022.
"While the appeal decision is disappointing, we remain optimistic that the current product design and materials will successfully demonstrate substantial equivalence at the conclusion on the ongoing subacute toxicity test," said Dave Rosa, Chief Executive Officer of NeuroOne. "Once completed, we intend to submit the new test data results to the FDA while referencing the previous 510(k) submission. In addition, the Company will immediately explore the opportunity to market the device through Zimmer Biomet for intraoperative use to gain product clinical experience while we progress with the re-submission to the FDA."
In September 2021 the Company received FDA clearance to market the Evo® sEEG Electrode for temporary (less than 24 hours) use with equipment for the recording, monitoring, and stimulation of electrical signals at the subsurface level of the brain.
About NeuroOne
NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation is a developmental stage company committed to providing minimally invasive and hi-definition solutions for EEG recording, brain stimulation and ablation solutions for patients suffering from epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, dystonia, essential tremors, chronic pain due to failed back surgeries and other related neurological disorders that may improve patient outcomes and reduce procedural costs. For more information, visit https://www.n1mtc.com .
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This press release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Except for statements of historical fact, any information contained in this presentation may be a forward–looking statement that reflects NeuroOne's current views about future events and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward–looking statements by the words or phrases "may," "might," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "intend," "plan," "objective," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "project," "potential," "target," "seek," "contemplate," "continue, "focused on," "committed to" and "ongoing," or the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology intended to identify statements about the future. Forward–looking statements may include statements regarding the timing of the Company's submission of its revised 510(k) clearance request for its Evo® sEEG Electrode for less than 30-day use, applications for, or receipt of, regulatory clearance, the Company's ability to submit a special 510(k) clearance request, the timing and extent of product launch and commercialization of our technology, expected negotiations with Zimmer Biomet regarding the opportunity to market the device for intraoperative use, clinical and pre-clinical testing, what the future may hold for electrical stimulation and NeuroOne's potential role. Although NeuroOne believes that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement, we caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by us and our expectations of the future, about which we cannot be certain. Our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect due to factors largely outside our control, including risks that the partnership with Zimmer Biomet may not facilitate the commercialization or market acceptance of our technology; risks that our sEEG electrodes may not be ready for commercialization in a timely manner or at all, whether due to supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, the impact of COVID-19 or otherwise; risks that our technology will not perform as expected based on results of our pre-clinical and clinical trials; risks related to uncertainties associated with the Company's capital requirements to achieve its business objectives and ability to raise additional funds; the risk that the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to adversely impact our business; the risk that we may not be able to secure or retain coverage or adequate reimbursement for our technology; uncertainties inherent in the development process of our technology; risks related to changes in regulatory requirements or decisions of regulatory authorities; that we may not have accurately estimated the size and growth potential of the markets for our technology; risks relate to clinical trial patient enrollment and the results of clinical trials; that we may be unable to protect our intellectual property rights; and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward–looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and NeuroOne undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward–looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the future.
"Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician"
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Dear Annie: I’m writing this concerning my family. I have five sons and one daughter who are all grown and have children.
My third son, “Jake,” has two adult daughters and an adult son. When Jake’s two daughters were kids, I went head over heels in buying things for them. The son wasn’t born yet. I bought nothing but the best for the girls, and now that they are in their mid-30s, I don’t hear a word from them. I bought them stuff from a very expensive boutique, yet I don’t even get a phone call on Mother’s Day or my birthday from them saying, “Happy Mother’s Day, Grandma” or, “Happy birthday, Grandma.”
And it’s not just this year; it’s every year. I never hear from them. But on the other hand, my daughter-in-law’s mother is deceased, and they go to her grave on Mother’s Day and any other holiday, posting on Facebook saying, “Happy Mother’s Day, Grandma.” But they can’t even pick up the phone and call their grandma who is still alive to say “happy Mother’s Day” or “happy birthday.”
When I look back, I realize that I also gave them lots of love and took them to church, and when they were kids, they stayed at my house most of the time. It’s not just monetary things. I feel so left out of my grandchildren’s lives. There is much more that I can say about this situation, but that’s all for now.
— Brokenhearted in Ohio
Dear Brokenhearted: Assuming that there has not been a huge fight or reason that they are upset with you, my guess is that they got busy in their lives. It is petty to focus on the expensive gifts that you gave them as children and does not give you the best look. Instead of complaining about all you did for them and how they don’t appreciate you, switch the narrative in your head and focus on how much you love and miss them.
Then focus on ways you can connect with them. Reach out to your son and ask him what they would really be interested in doing with you. Give to them your time, love and attention, and my guess is that you will get it back tenfold. Try to let go of the jealousy you feel when they visit their deceased grandmother, and look at it as what beautiful grandchildren you have — that they honor their grandmother.
Once you let go of your bitterness about people not behaving exactly as you think they should, you will be surprised by how kind and wonderful they can be.
What we put in is what we get out. Make sure you call them on their birthdays and show them the unconditional love that you want from them and that they want from you. Don’t get hung up on everything they do wrong, and instead get hung up on everything they do right. | https://www.tdtnews.com/life/advice_columns/article_1d0d290a-2abb-11ed-b628-b7047f712491.html | 2022-09-04T08:04:48Z |
TORRANCE, Calif., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AI Spera, the provider of AI-driven Cyber Threat Intelligence platform, will spotlight its latest advanced security solutions at this year's RSA Conference, June 6-9, 2022, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
A key highlight of AI Spera's showcase at the event will be its recently launched Cyber Threat Intelligence search engine, Criminal IP and Attack Surface Management solution, RMR. Attendees are invited to experience to demo of company's solutions and meet the AI and data security experts at booth #935-2 inside the Korea Pavilion in the South Expo Hall. Additional giveaways are also available for anyone visiting the booth.
Criminal IP is a comprehensive search engine that detects vulnerabilities of personal or corporate cyber assets in real time and enables preemptive responses accordingly. It is possible to diagnose malicious IP addresses, exploits, threat related images and to conveniently view information of all types of internet-facing assets including banners, certificates, SCADA, IoT, servers, and CCTV, as well as the actionable insights based on country and service-specific statistics in one place. Additional features including domain and certificate search will be updated soon. This solution is now running a free beta service until July and all search features, including API support, are available with simple registration on its website(https://bit.ly/3MaSsFV.)
RMR is a SaaS-based enterprise Attack Surface Management solution powered by AI and machine learning. Securing clear visibility into enterprise IT assets on the attack surface, its simple integration gives users the most exhaustive data feeds that cover all the externally exposed digital assets and vulnerabilities within.
About AI Spera: AI Spera is a fast-growing company in cyber threat intelligence. Based on AI and machine learning technologies, it is focusing on abnormality detection and data-oriented security solutions. It shores up various areas in which Criminal IP defends against ever-evolving cyber threats, spanning education and research, corporate security teams, white hackers, national agencies, and cybercrime investigation organizations.
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IRVINE, CALIF., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global renewable energy company and service provider BayWa r.e., today announced it has entered into 10-year agreements with REV Renewables to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services to 13 existing solar power plants in the ISO New England and PJM Interconnection territories, including sites in Vermont, Ohio, North Carolina, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey.
Launched in 2021, BayWa r.e. Operation Services LLC, the third-party operations and maintenance company of the BayWa r.e. group, offers comprehensive O&M and asset management services for utility-scale solar, wind farms and energy storage systems in the U.S. and Mexico. BayWa r.e. will monitor operations of approximately 202 MWdc of REV Renewables' solar assets at its NERC-compliant Remote Operations Control Center (ROCC), keeping the solar plants operating at peak performance with minimal downtime by anticipating maintenance and repair needs.
"This partnership with REV Renewables solidifies our East Coast presence--a key market for our O&M and asset management services, along with Texas and the Southwest," said David Barnes, executive vice president at BayWa r.e. Operation Services LLC. "In addition to leveraging BayWa r.e.'s ROCC, our prime focus is operational excellence, ensuring renewable assets operate safely, compliantly and profitably using ROI-based software tools and timely action to optimize performance and availability in a cost-effective manner. We're honored to have been selected by REV Renewables to manage a portion of their solar fleet and look forward to working with their remarkable team."
In 2021, the Services arm of BayWa r.e. achieved over 10 GW under operations and management across the globe. The Services business will continue to expand the company's digital asset operations expertise and focus on its digitalization and repowering solutions throughout the year.
BayWa r.e. Operation Services LLC team will be at ACP's CLEANPOWER 2022 Expo at BayWa r.e.'s booth #2133 in San Antonio, Texas, from May 16-18.
At BayWa r.e. we r.e. think energy -- how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. We are a leading global developer, service supplier, distributor and solutions provider and have brought over 4.5 GW of energy online and manage over 10 GW of assets. We are also an Independent Power Producer with an expanding energy trading business. BayWa r.e. works with businesses worldwide to provide tailored renewable solutions. Operating 100% carbon neutral, we are also committed to our own sustainability journey. Every day, we are working hard to actively shape the future of energy in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Our shareholders are BayWa AG, a $23.5 billion global business, and Energy Infrastructure Partners, a leader in energy infrastructure investment. BayWa r.e. Operation Services LLC offers comprehensive operations and maintenance and asset management services for utility-scale renewable energy systems in North America. For more information, visit us.baywa-re.com.
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Enabling Patients to Securely Combine Their Health Records and Important Medical Documents All in One Convenient App
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DrOwl, a HIPAA-compliant medical platform built on patented technology that empowers patients to access, understand, and share their medical records for free, today announced it has launched a new upload feature in its latest mobile app update. The new capability allows users to safely scan and upload documents, including important information not contained in their healthcare records. This makes it easy for users to have a more holistic view of their health and manage and share everything from one simple place.
Launched in 2019, DrOwl helps individuals take greater control of their own health. With DrOwl, users can securely sync their medical records from the VA, Medicare, and thousands of other providers, and receive a customized Patient Portal with information about their specific conditions and medications. Complex medical jargon in their records is translated into easy-to-understand language, enabling users to better understand their health. The new document upload feature allows patients to add medical information that cannot be imported directly from their healthcare providers.
"DrOwl is dedicated to empowering patients with easy-to-use tools that allow them to better understand their health and become stronger medical advocates for themselves and their loved ones," said Arvind Raichur, CEO and co-founder of DrOwl. "Through this new feature, users can supplement their medical records with their own documents to see a more complete picture of their health. Whether an individual needs to keep track of COVID-19 vaccination records, new insurance cards, or advanced medical directives, we believe it is vital to easily and securely store them all in one accessible place so the patient can fully understand diagnoses, tests, and treatment plans to help obtain the best possible medical care and outcomes."
What documents can users upload?
Users can securely and quickly upload documents, such as insurance cards, vaccination records, COVID-19 test results, powers of attorney, medical directives, and other healthcare-related items, by scanning their documents directly into the DrOwl app. Documentation scanned within the app is clear and easy to read, and gives users the ability to safely share the documents on-demand from their mobile devices.
How does the upload feature help users?
Parents—As the start of the new academic year nears, families across the country will be preparing their children to go back to school. For student-athletes, that includes getting full physicals to confirm they are healthy enough to play sports. DrOwl users can now easily scan in vaccination records, insurance information, and required releases, as well as pull in their child's electronic health records (EHRs) from thousands of medical providers. Parents can simply share the information with the schools as needed so that their child will be ready to take the field.
Caregivers—For those who take care of loved ones, having access to an individual's complete medical history is extremely important, especially if he or she is in failing health or has an emergency. DrOwl makes it easy for caregivers to access and share their loved one's medical records, including information on their conditions, current and prior prescriptions, allergies, and other information that is often fragmented across multiple providers. Using DrOwl's new upload feature, caregivers can go beyond medical records and include insurance cards, power of attorney paperwork, medical directive forms, and more. This reduces the amount of time caregivers spend searching, sifting, and hunting for medical documents and allows them to focus on the well-being of their loved ones.
DrOwl is available for free on Android, iOS, and desktop devices. It is a first-of-its-kind tool that empowers users to better understand their health and become their own medical advocates. This makes taking control of their health easier, more efficient and less overwhelming — helping lead to the best possible outcomes for patients, caregivers, loved ones, and their doctors.
About DrOwl
DrOwl is a free, easy-to-use, secure, and HIPAA-compliant platform that empowers consumers to access, understand, and share their medical records, helping to improve patient care and medical outcomes. Available for iOS, Android, and Desktop, users can sign up for DrOwl and sync their medical records from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Medicare, and thousands of other healthcare providers nationwide. Additionally, users can upload important documents and combine them with medical records, all in one convenient place. DrOwl also provides a personalized Patient Portal with medical terminology translated into easy-to-understand language, making it easier for people to understand their health. The platform lists current prescriptions, offers discounts, and lets patients set reminders for taking and refilling medications. Everything in DrOwl is shareable on-demand with caregivers, physicians, and family members. For more information, please visit https://www.drowl.com.
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JINJIANG, China, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited (NASDAQ Capital Market: AEHL) ("Antelope Enterprise" or the "Company"), a leading Chinese manufacturer of ceramic tiles used in residential and commercial buildings, and which also engages in business consulting, and online social commerce and live streaming, announced today that its annual meeting of shareholders will take place on September 15, 2022 at 8 p.m. local China time (or 8 a.m. Eastern Standard Time), at the Company's principal executive offices, Junbing Industrial Area, Anhai, Jinjiang, Fujian, China. We encourage all shareholders as of the record date at the close of business on August 2, 2022 to submit their vote by telephone at 1-866-402-3905 or online at http://viewproxy.com/Antelope/2022/.
Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited is a leading manufacturer of ceramic tiles in China. The Company's ceramic tiles are used in residential and commercial buildings. Antelope Enterprise's products, sold under the "Hengda" or "HD", are available in over 2,000 style, color and size combinations and are distributed through a network of exclusive distributors as well as directly to large property developers. The Company also engages in business consulting, and online social commerce and live streaming in China. For more information, please visit http://www.aehltd.com.
Certain of the statements made in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning and protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause the actual results, performance, capital, ownership or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, the continued stable macroeconomic environment in the PRC, the PRC real estate, construction and technology sectors continuing to exhibit sound long-term fundamentals, our ability to bring additional ceramic tile production capacity online going forward as our business improves, our ceramic tile customers continuing to adjust to our product price increases, our ability to sustain our average selling price increases and to continue to build volume in the quarters ahead, and whether our enhanced marketing efforts will help to produce wider customer acceptance of the new price points; and our ability to continue to grow our business management, information system consulting, and online social commerce and live streaming business. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as "may," "will," "anticipate," "assume," "should," "indicate," "would," "believe," "contemplate," "expect," "estimate," "continue," "plan," "point to," "project," "could," "intend," "target" and other similar words and expressions of the future.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "This is a new device for campers, farmers, homeowners, etc. It would allow an individual to access ground or well water in a quick and easy manner, which would enhance convenience" said inventor from Portland, OR "I wanted to make a device for a single person to use, that could give water to them from the ground or a well so I came up with Bucket 2 O."
Innovative new product that would allow an individual to quickly and easily bore into the ground to locate and access well/ground water. Ideal for use among individuals who have homesteads in rural areas, as well as among campers, farmers, etc. This could also be used by humanitarian and relief agencies in parts of the world where fresh drinking water is not readily available or difficult to access.
The original design was submitted to the Portland sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-PTA-115, 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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ROCKVILLE, Md., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inteleos™ announced today that its council, the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS), introduced the ARDMS SKILLS App to its Registrants and the greater medical community. The SKILLS App seeks to unlock new chances to learn for every user and opens opportunities for Registrants to hone and enhance their knowledge of ultrasound.
Available for download in the Apple App and Google Play stores, the ARDMS SKILLS App is entering a community preview period before additional details of the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program, including policies and procedures, are available in June 2023. During this time, the community is encouraged to share their feedback and join the conversation.
The SKILLS App is comprised of regularly updated 10-question quizzes focused in designated ARDMS ultrasound specialty areas and utilizes knowledge confirmation by providing users complete answers and explanations for each question, sending users on a journey of discovery to support their given specialization(s). Starting in June 2024, the app will be a required component of the ARDMS MOC program, which is aimed at supporting continued competence and career-long learning for Registrants.
"It's so exciting to see this tool come to life: We're thrilled to take the next steps in learning with the ARDMS SKILLS App and Maintenance of Certification Program," said Kathy Kelly, chief assessment officer of Inteleos.
"The app was truly created by the community, for the community. We're so proud of this partnership, and particularly grateful to the volunteers who helped us create this tool – their passion and expertise really shine in every quiz. We can't wait to see how the program continues to grow," said Leah Jolly, RVT and council chair of the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Inteleos™ is a non-profit certification organization that delivers rigorous assessments and cultivates a global community of professionals dedicated to the highest standards in healthcare and patient safety. Inteleos is the overarching governance and management organization for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®) the Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement™ (APCA™) and the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy™ which together represents over 124,000 certified medical professionals throughout the world. The Inteleos Foundation oversees the philanthropic work for the organization.
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero emission electric powered vehicles serving the cargo, delivery, shuttle, transit, and school bus markets, today announced the Nano BEAST Type A all-electric school bus has been awarded the School Transportation News Innovation Award for Best Green Bus Technology. The Nano BEAST (Battery Electric Automotive School Transportation) is the only purpose-built, zero-emission, Type A school bus on the market.
The School Transportation News Innovation Awards are awarded to those who promote school transportation products, and the applicants were voted on at the School Transportation Expo 2022.
"Winning the School Transportation News Innovation Award for Best Green Bus Technology confirms that the GreenPower Nano BEAST is the best Type A all-electric, zero-emissions bus on the market offering unprecedented levels of safety and reliability for student transportation needs," said GreenPower Vice President of School Bus, Contracts and Grants, Michael Perez. "The Nano BEAST is a monumental achievement, both for GreenPower and for the school transportation industry at large and we are excited to continue producing purpose-built, award winning, all-electric school buses"
"STN EXPO attendees voted, and the best technology won! I want to congratulate GreenPower Motor Company on the new Nano BEAST. This new green bus technology has captured the attention of school transportation professionals at the largest school transportation conference in North America with over 1,200 participants in attendance," said Tony Corpin, Publisher & President, School Transportation News.
Its clean sheet design approach facilitates optimal battery pack placement and weight distribution, allowing the vehicle to accommodate a larger energy supply, deliver a longer range and set the new standard for zero-emissions student transportation. The Nano BEAST is purpose-built on GreenPower's flagship EV Star Platform that has proven its efficiency and reliability in a wide variety of operational settings including paratransit, airport shuttling, micro transit, cargo delivery and vanpool service. It has the largest standard battery pack for a Type A school bus on the market with a class leading range of up to 150 miles.
The Type A Nano BEAST and Type D BEAST presently originate from GreenPower's final assembly plant in California. The company's South Charleston, West Virginia manufacturing facility will also begin production of both the Nano BEAST and BEAST all-electric school buses this fall to meet the demand on both the East and West Coasts.
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GreenPower designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and low-floor all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, cargo van, and a cab and chassis. GreenPower employs a clean-sheet design to manufacture all-electric vehicles that are purpose built to be battery powered with zero emissions while integrating global suppliers for key components. This OEM platform allows GreenPower to meet the specifications of various operators while providing standard parts for ease of maintenance and accessibility for warranty requirements. GreenPower was founded in Vancouver, Canada with primary operational facilities in southern California. Listed on the Toronto exchange since November 2015, GreenPower completed its U.S. IPO and NASDAQ listing in August 2020. For further information go to www.greenpowermotor.com
This document contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, GreenPower's business and operations and the environment in which it operates, which are based on GreenPower's operations, estimates, forecasts, and projections. Forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections about future events, and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "upon", "may", "should", "will", "could", "intend", "estimate", "plan", "anticipate", "expect", "believe" or "continue", or the negative thereof or similar variations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict or are beyond GreenPower's control. A number of important factors, including those set forth in other public filings (filed under the Company's profile on www.sedar.com), could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Consequently, readers should not place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. In addition, these forward-looking statements relate to the date on which they are made. GreenPower disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: VIAV) Viavi Solutions Inc. ("VIAVI") will participate in the following upcoming investor conference. A live webcast and replay are available on the VIAVI website under "Events and Presentations" section at https://investor.viavisolutions.com.
Rosenblatt Securities Technology Summit: The Age of AI Scaling
Virtual Conference
Friday, June 10, 2022; 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm ET
Henk Derksen, Chief Financial Officer
About VIAVI Solutions
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, government and avionics. We help these customers harness the power of instruments, automation, intelligence and virtualization to Command the network. VIAVI is also a leader in light management solutions for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, and defense applications. Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Break new ground and find a winning formula. Over 2,700 exhibitors participate in the CIEF 2022, a new record over the years and a year-on-year growth of 83%; the fair attracts more than 9,000 exhibition items, an all-time high, rising 80 percent compared with a year ago; 900 international exhibition items are displayed, the highest ever reached and an annual rise of 200 percent; contracts with an aggregate value of 867 million yuan are signed during the three-day fair, a year-on-year increase of 180%...
This is what the CIEF 2022 has achieved while the epidemic prevention and control measures are strictly implemented. he CIEF 2022 is co-hosted by China Association for Science and Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the Central Committee of Jiusan Society, the People's Government of Guangdong Province, and the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality, and co-organized by the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality and Asia Digital Group. A metaverse-based showcasing, the first ever feature activity of the CIEF, is held to support the fair's digital transformation. It also blazes a new trail and provides backing for efficient coordination between Guangzhou COVID response and social and economic development.
The CIEF 2022 has delivered a positive message for Guangzhou as China's national central city in the current situation in terms of attracting more external investment, providing various services for achievement transformation, fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, becoming a hub in the global network of factor mobility and resource flow and improving its capacity in and contributing more to the Innovation China program and overall development of Guangdong province and the rest of China.
The autumn harvest is better than the spring scenery and we should stride forward to the future. The CIEF 2022 is a great national event to showcase professional products and technologies, advance the market-oriented and international achievement transformation and introduce popular science products and technologies. A new chapter for achievement transformation will be written after its conclusion.
1. Discussion on the cutting-edge issues: seek new opportunities for industrial development
China's further development is rooted in manufacturing which is also the main battleground for scientific and technological innovation. In order to stabilize national economic development, Guangzhou is duty bound to implement a consistent policy of "taking industrial development as its top priority and establishing the city's status as a manufacturing powerhouse".
CSG Holding Limited is the largest electronic glass manufacturer in the world, but it is always troubled by inconsistent quality of its products. And for this reason, Guangzhou POI-TECH Intelligent Information Technology Company Limited has developed an industrial network system for CSG, using "data + algorithmic model" to calculate the amount of raw materials automatically and precisely. It helps the batch component stability rate grow more than ten fold.
Guangzhou POI-TECH, with its chief scientist being Liu Huanbin, former president of South China University of Technology and foreign member of Russian Academy of Engineering, has attracted many industrial enterprises to find an optimal solution for their production patterns with its help during the fair. The company is carrying out its business based on process modeling, process optimization and other expertise and reviewing current technology supply with a future-oriented perspective in order to cope with the uncertainty of industrial development with digital technology.
"I have made so many scientific research achievements and their non-transformation would be a waste." said Mr. Liu who is now over eighty but still works at the front-line of digital transformation for manufacturing. Facing the strong demand of professional solutions experienced at the CIEF 2022, he firmly believes that traditional industries could also be sunrise industries after going through the digital transformation.
The company works hard to support industrial development. It is committed to continuous innovation to speed up the transformation. Guangzhou POI-TECH is the epitome of the CIEF high-quality exhibition items. At present, the development of strategic emerging industries
is a priority of China's national development strategy. Guangzhou, at the forefront of the national scientific and technological development, has not only made forward-looking efforts in this regard, but also made some development gains of the current phase.
The Nanyue Science Satellite, SIACAS Yunyi Industrial Internet Platform, 3D airborne scanner pod, Chinese-industrial-grade long endurance hydrogen-powered drone, blockchain platform developed by CHINA COMSERVICE...there has been a proliferation of advanced technologies showcased during the CIEF 2022 and it proves that China's innovative engines are powerful.
The consolidation and improvement of urban competitiveness of the Chinese national central city hinges on its continuous and stable economic growth driven by high-quality industrial development. For many years, Guangzhou has cultivated many strategic emerging industries with great potentials, such as intelligent manufacturing, bio-medicine and integrated circuit. These cutting-edge innovative results have become market darlings at the CIEF 2022.
2. An investment pitch presentation: discover the new trends of investing in innovation
September is a time when all things grow freely. The CIEF 2022 provides a "rifle scope" and an "observatory" for investors to find potential investment targets and make smart investment decisions. The Global Internet Innovation Competition, as a part of the fair, has seen many "hardcore" projects.
TPUNB-based Urban IoT project sets two group standards for narrow band IoT communications. Over 300 inventions of narrow band IoT communication system based on TPUNB have been patented and 108 of them are granted an invention patent. Now the first-generation product is included in the resource pool of IT application and innovation industries.
The research team of the low-attitude image space smart recognition and decision project is one of the first research teams for aerospace information R&D. They have made progress at advanced world levels in remote sensing data integration and dynamic monitoring. The model developed by the team is regarded as one of the four major models worldwide.
The smart robot of the intelligent kitchen robot project has obtained 81 patents, of which 23 are invention patents. The robot's main features include kitchen smoke removal, intelligent seasoning, adding ingredient at different times, auto sauteing, arranging rice cooking flexibly, auto serving, auto cleaning and offering various recipes.
Judging from project and product description, research team composition and share allocation, business mode and other aspects, the jury decides the aforesaid three projects stand out and awards the gold, silver and bronze medal of the competition to them respectively.
"The internet and industrial internet have driven the innovative trends over the past decade, but now we will see more "hard technology" emerging industries arising from innovation." said Pan Liwen, Managing Director of Gobi Partners, based on his personal experiences. "We began to invest in the GBA since 2016 and now we have invested in over 70 companies in this region. We plan to expand our GBA investment in the future and invest at least US$100 million for the start-ups in this region."
Apart from the roadshows, more investors have found potential innovation investment targets at the CIEF 2022. For example, a smart manufacturing project has secured an investment of 690 million yuan at the fair. This investment will be used to expand robot development and high-end equipment manufacturing industry.
The better and faster development of innovative start-ups is bound to depend on investor's support, and the greater return on investment made by the latter also hinges on the former ensuring sustainable results. As the CIEF 2022 becomes a "magnet" for capital, more funding will support the city's industrial development.
3. Meet guests across the world: pool the ideas of the great minds
Twenty percent of the Nobel Prize is awarded to the residents of a country with a population less than 10 million; the country is home to more than 6,000 start-ups, many R&D centers of Fortune 500 companies and various unicorn companies...and this "land of ideas" is Israel. So how should we introduce and promote Israeli development experiences to China which is thousands of miles away?
At the CIEF 2022, several "great minds" from the advanced regions in the world give their suggestions. Yossi Vardi, the legendary Israeli entrepreneur, addresses the fair and shares his insights in a prerecorded video.
Lyu Qipeng, Director of the Scientific Innovation Center of Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology (GTIIT), concludes his work experiences in a phrase: seek talents abroad and serve them at home. For example, GTIIT is a school jointly established by the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and Shantou University and its Israeli professor pool provides overseas professionals.
At the launching ceremony of last year's CIEF, the Nansha district and Huangpu district of Guangzhou were both awarded as a national offshore entrepreneurship base for overseas professionals, which sets a precedent of the China Association for Science and Technology establishing two national offshore entrepreneurship bases for overseas professionals in one city.
"After last year's awarding ceremony, the two entrepreneurship bases have followed the guidance of the government, adopted a market-oriented and ecosystem-jointly-building measure, carried out their business by coordinating the government agencies, market operators and networks of cooperation. They have achieved very good results" said a director of Guangzhou Association For Science and Technology.
Apart from that, the offline and online events of the CIEF 2022 & Europe-China Scientific and Technological Summit are successfully held. Wang Ziling, the initiator of the summit, points out that we should bring the superiority of the CIEF in terms of geopolitics, industry and policy of the GBA into full play, provide new impetus to the international innovation network for marine economy and keep building a multi-lateral public cooperation platform for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Ronald Hall, Fellow of the British Academy, Special Adviser of the European Commission (EU) and ECI Founding Expert, joins the streaming event of the fair from Brussels. He said, "One fifth of the EU regional development projects are related to blue economy, such as green shipping, renewable energy, marine biotechnology and etc. Chinese tech businesses and research institutes are welcomed to work with the EU."
The CIEF 2022 serves as a "cross-sea bridge" for high and new technological achievement communications and a vehicle for dialogue between experts and scholars at home and abroad. By taking this opportunity, these parties can conduct in-depth international technological cooperation and sustainable collaborative innovations in the GBA in the future and help shape a new development landscape.
4. Cloud-based popular science product and technology exhibition: a new way to visit the fair on your cellphone
The CIEF 2022 for the first time features a metaverse-based exhibition hall. With the help of 5G, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), cloud technology and other new information technologies, a high-quality and efficient digital display and business matchmaking platform is established.
In the meantime, the CIEF 2022 online exhibition hall mainly adopts streaming, 3D booth and other forms to showcase the products and solutions. Visual display of the exhibition items as the main feature is supported by pictures and captions. Personalized booths are provided to the exhibitors to provide custom service and achieve "online + offline" interaction.
Visit the fair and check out the popular science information on your cellphone. With the Online CIEF 2022 app, users can choose and check out their favorite booth in the 3D-animation-made exhibition hall; they can also select their own cartoon avatar and explore the exhibition hall by controlling the movement of the avatar.
Scientific and technological innovation and science popularization are the two wings for innovative development which needs both of them to soar in the skies. The CIEF 2022 for the first time includes a popular science product and technology exhibition area to showcase the latest results, popular science products and technologies of the popular science industry by tapping into the two fields. Nearly 200 exhibitors showcase over 700 products in this area, including new energy, new materials, digital and information technology, electronic equipment, environment protection and other industries.
For example, if a user clicks the "Huangpu Institute of Materials", several function buttons will pop out, including "make an appointment" and "make instant inquiry". The user can also find the profile and research and development results and other information of the institute here. General visitors can learn more about science and technology with this function, and it also offers an opportunity for in-depth communication between the institute and potential investors and collaborative enterprises.
When research institutes and technology companies introduce the latest scientific and technological application scenarios to the public on the stage, more scientific and technological innovation results will be learned by them.
After leaving the popular science product and technology exhibition area, visitors can also check out the Innovation China pilot city (park) exhibition area, start-up exhibition area, Belt and Road Initiative international results exhibition area, the exhibition area for communication of employment and entrepreneurship results of Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan youth in Guangzhou, Nansha district development results exhibition area and etc. Without leaving their home, visitors can experience over 20 exhibition areas on their cellphone and have a wonderful time at the online fair.
5. A fair that never concludes; build a new platform for data interoperability
Those who learn the trends are wise, but those who drive the trends win. Tested by the COVID-19 epidemic, the CIEF 2022 has decided the online events as its "main battleground". Bucking the trend, it has shaped a new development landscape and the China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Trading Service Platform has been upgraded to the Innovation China Guangzhou Station which can support innovative achievement transformation 24/7.
By adopting the innovative operating model of "exhibition service + technology trading", harnessing the power of big data, AI and other next-generation information technologies and with "innovative achievement trading" as its core business, the platform can provide many innovative and ecosystem-oriented services, such as online CIEF events, industry demand hall, scientific and technological R&D results, scientific and technological R&D service, scientific and technological R&D finance, scientific and technological R&D policy, innovation activities, scientific innovation ecology and data big-screen.
In the meantime, based on the ecosystem-oriented idea for scientific and technological R&D achievement transformation, the platform also introduces navigation bars of "I am a company owner", "I am an expert", "I am a technical manager", "I am a service provider" and "I am an investor" to reflect its unique user mentality. For example, if a user logins the platform as an expert, he/she can release his/her research results, check the industry demands and receive orders on the platform.
In addition, the platform uses the "ten steps" for technical need mining creatively for an in-depth and comprehensive mining for company technical needs, achieves intelligent supply-demand matching and precise business matchmaking and provides full life cycle management for online achievement trading. The platform showcases the scientific innovation resources in the region in a big-data-backed and panoramic map. It also offers a comprehensive picture of the innovative ecology of Innovation China Guangzhou Station by tallying and analyzing the resources and data of the platform from the data big-screen.
Specifically, Innovation China Guangzhou Station has five major intelligent functions as smart mining, smart business matchmaking, smart trading, smart service and smart display. The platform fully pools the enterprises, professionals, services, capital and other innovation resources, organizes supply-demand matching, increases the contribution of financial capital to this endeavor and promotes achievement transformation. It will help solve the long-term problem of two governing systems of achievement transformation.
When users log in the web page, they can find the scientific and technological achievement transformation data updated in real time on the big screen, which is like an innovative momentum keeping surging and the vigorous endeavor made by the Innovation China program builders.
The three-day CIEF 2022 has concluded, but our efforts will not stop here as we have embarked on a new journey. Next, Guangzhou will keep breaking down the barriers of achievement transformation, matching investors with investment targets, clearing the way for innovation and safeguarding the trading so that more "stories of spring" can take place at the coast of the South China Sea.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Otava, a global leader in custom and compliant hybrid cloud solutions, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Otava to its 2022 Solution Provider 500 list.
CRN's annual Solution Provider 500 ranks North America's largest solution providers by revenue and serves as the gold standard for recognizing some of the channel's most successful companies. With a combined revenue of more than $434 billion, this year's list represents an impressive amount of influence and impact wielded by these companies on today's IT industry and the technology suppliers they partner with.
"We are proud to have been included on this impressive list of solution providers every year since 2019," said Brad Cheedle, CEO, Otava. "The entire Otava team takes pride in going above and beyond our competitors to be a world-class cloud and data protection solution provider for our partners across the globe..We are continually working with our partners to ensure we are delivering differentiated services and support that accelerate growth, improve retention, and customer satisfaction.."
Otava is an industry-leading compliant hybrid cloud provider with locations around the world. Its portfolio is designed to provide a clear path to hybridity for companies navigating the cloud native landscape. Otava's cloud platform delivers simplicity, transparency, and flexibility with a range of management and infrastructure levels to accommodate unique needs. Each cloud solution is supported by fully integrated services such as backup, security, and disaster recovery that can connect to public cloud or on-premise environments. Otava gives its customers the power to innovate within a secure and compliant environment.
"The Solution Provider 500 list from CRN serves as the benchmark for the top technology integrators, strategic service providers, and IT consulting firms, making it an invaluable resource for technology vendors seeking to partner with today's top-performing IT solution providers," said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. "My congratulations go out to each of these companies for their extraordinary contributions to the continued growth and success of the IT channel."
CRN's 2022 Solution Provider 500 list is available online at www.CRN.com/SP500.
About Otava
Founded in 1994, Otava is a cloud solutions provider on a mission to make hybrid cloud hosting easy for service providers, public sector clients and enterprise organizations. Its portfolio of flexible and compliant solutions includes hybrid private and shared cloud hosting, colocation, data protection, backup and security offerings. Otava's high-touch, consultative team works closely with clients to deliver exceptional results every time.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro pleaded not guilty Friday to contempt of Congress charges after refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Navarro, 72, appeared in federal court in Washington to be arraigned on the two-count indictment.
He was charged with one contempt count for failing to appear for a deposition before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack and a second charge for failing to produce documents the committee requested.
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta scheduled a trial for November. Navarro’s lawyers asked for the trial to be held next year, saying the case presented constitutional and legal questions that need to be litigated.
Navarro has argued that the select committee investigating the attack is unlawful and therefore a subpoena it issued to him in February is unenforceable under law. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ex-trump-aide-navarro-pleads-not-guilty-to-contempt-charges/ | 2022-06-18T13:10:11Z |
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