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NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Weber Inc. ("Weber") (NYSE: WEBR) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Weber Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's August 2021 initial public offering.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Weber, 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 Weber includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through"; (4) the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: September 27, 2022
Aggrieved Weber investors only have until September 27, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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SOURCE The Law Offices of Vincent Wong | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/08/class-action-alert-law-offices-vincent-wong-remind-weber-investors-lead-plaintiff-deadline-september-27-2022/ | 2022-08-08T10:39:53Z |
MIAMI, July 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The announcement of The Virtual Restaurant Association, or VRA - the United States first Non-Profit with the purpose of qualifying Virtual Restaurant Companies to protect Consumer, Driver & Restaurants - Health, Safety & Profits.
The Virtual Restaurant Association will focus on providing Free Memberships to Virtual Restaurant Companies that have displayed a focus on:
- Health & Safety
- Brand Integrity
- Intellectual Property
- Restaurant Profitability
Virtual restaurants have been a lifeline for many restaurant owners who had to shut down physical locations or limit dining to curbside and take-out only during the pandemic. However, the number of unsafe and copy-cat brands has flooded the market with consumer doubt and unhealthy sanitation practices.
The Florida Non-Profit will consistently review new and existing Virtual Restaurant companies and provide free memberships based on pre-determined criteria. Over the coming months The Virtual Restaurant Association will elect and announce its board members and begin taking applications from potential member companies and restaurant groups.
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Texas board denies posthumous pardon for George Floyd
HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas board has declined a request that George Floyd be granted a posthumous pardon for a 2004 drug arrest made by a now-indicted ex-Houston police officer whose case history is under scrutiny following a deadly drug raid.
In a letter sent Thursday to Floyd’s attorney in Houston, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles said another request could be resubmitted in two years.
The board did not say why it denied the request.
The board in October 2021 had initially decided to unanimously grant the request but later backpedaled, saying it had identified “procedural errors” in how pardons were issued that year.
Floyd lived in Houston for much of his life before his killing in 2020 in the custody of a white Minneapolis police officer.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Songwriter Kenneth “Ken” Williams, who wrote or co-wrote hundred of tunes for a vast array of performers, including Donny Hathaway, The Four Tops and Peaches & Herb, including The Main Ingredient’s hit “Everybody Plays the Fool,” has died. He was 83.
Williams died June 17 following a long non-COVID-19-related illness at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York, said his wife, Broadway actress and singer Mary Seymour Williams.
Williams, along with Rudy Clark and J.R. Bailey penned the-now classic song “Everybody Plays the Fool,” originally recorded in 1972 and covered by numerous artists. In recent years, Williams’ output has been sampled by artists like Alicia Keys and Lil’ Wayne.
In 1968, Williams founded A Dish-A-Tunes LLC Publishing, a family owned and operated music company. During the last five decades Williams added over 500 songs to his music catalogue.
In 2004, the song “You Don’t Know My Name” recorded by Keys and produced by Kayne West on ”The Diary of Alicia Keys” won a Grammy and so did Williams since it sampled the 1975 song “Let Me Prove My Love to You,” co-written by Williams and performed by The Main Ingredient.
Some of his songs include “Love, Love, Love” (Donny Hathaway), “I Can’t See Me Without You” (The Impalas), “Let Me Prove My Love To You” (The Main Ingredient), “Only When You’re Lonely” (Holly Maxwell), “Seven Lonely Nights” (The Four Tops), “Keep on Holding On” (Margaret Reynolds) and “Hoping You Will Come Back” (Sandra Phillips).
Williams is survived by his wife; a sister, Dorothy Jones; sons Kenny Williams Jr., Kevin D. Williams and Kalvin Williams; a daughter, Cheryl Nicholson; a stepson, Kenny J. Seymour; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/grammy-award-winning-songwriter-ken-williams-dies-at-83/ | 2022-06-28T08:21:18Z |
Three national laureates – a neurobiologist from UCLA, a synthetic chemist from Caltech and a biomedical and mechanical engineer from Harvard – will each receive $250,000
NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blavatnik Family Foundation and the New York Academy of Sciences announced today a neurobiologist, a synthetic chemist and a mechanical engineer as the laureates of the 2022 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists.
Each will receive $250,000, the largest unrestricted scientific award for America's most innovative, young faculty-ranked scientists and engineers. The winners and their distinguished research:
- Elaine Y. Hsiao, Ph.D., a neurobiologist at the University of California, Los Angeles for discoveries that expand the understanding of how the gut microbiome – the community of microorganisms that live in intestines – interacts with the nervous system. Her work could help improve maternal-fetal health and predict risk for neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Hosea M. Nelson, Ph.D., a synthetic chemist at the California Institute of Technology, for developing a technique that will help organic chemists design and synthesize new molecules. Nelson has pioneered microcrystal electron diffraction (MicroED) as a tool to determine the positions of atoms within small molecules with unprecedented detail. Resulting insights can help accelerate development of new drugs and commercial chemicals.
- Conor Walsh, Ph.D., a biomedical and mechanical engineer at Harvard University, for reshaping how humans can interact with machines through the development of a new class of lightweight, flexible and soft wearable robot technologies. This could dramatically improve mobility for disabled people, including people with ALS and those who have experienced a stroke.
"This award was created to inspire and encourage young, talented scientists to take risks and push the boundaries of science. We admire the laureates' dedication and tenacity and look forward to many more future discoveries," said Len Blavatnik, founder and chairman of Access Industries. He is head of the Blavatnik Family Foundation and a member of the President's Council of the New York Academy of Sciences.
Nicholas B. Dirks, president and CEO of the New York Academy of Sciences, said, "This year's laureates have each conducted research that will benefit human health. Major developments in science and medicine are usually the result of major investments in research. We thank the Blavatnik Family Foundation for its generous philanthropic support of early-career scientists with this prestigious award."
The 2022 Blavatnik National Awards competition received 309 nominees from 150 research institutions across 38 states. Laureates must be faculty-level scientific researchers, 42 years of age or younger.
Three independent juries – one each for life sciences, chemistry and physical sciences and engineering – were composed of some of America's most distinguished scientists.
The juries selected the winners from a group of 31 finalists named earlier this month. More details on the laureates' research can be found here for Hsiao, Nelson and Walsh.
The Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists will celebrate the 2022 laureates and finalists in a ceremony on Sept. 19 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
The Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists, established by the Blavatnik Family Foundation in 2007 and independently administered by the New York Academy of Sciences, began by identifying outstanding regional scientific talent in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The Blavatnik National Awards were first awarded in 2014 and expanded in 2017 to honor faculty-rank scientists in the UK and Israel. By the end of 2022, the Blavatnik Awards will have awarded prizes totaling $13.6 million. Visit blavatnikawards.org for further information.
The Blavatnik Family Foundation is an active supporter of world-renowned educational, scientific, cultural and charitable institutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel and other countries. The foundation is headed by Len Blavatnik, a businessman, philanthropist and founder and chairman of Access Industries, a privately held industrial group based in the U.S. with global strategic interests. Visit www.accessindustries.com or www.blavatnikfoundation.org for more information.
The New York Academy of Sciences is an independent, not-for-profit organization that has been committed to advancing science for the benefit of society since 1817. With more than 20,000 members in 100 countries, the Academy advances scientific and technical knowledge, addresses global challenges with science-based solutions and sponsors a wide variety of educational initiatives at all levels for STEM and STEM-related fields. The Academy hosts programs and publishes content in the life and physical sciences, the social sciences, nutrition, artificial intelligence, computer science and sustainability. The Academy also provides professional and educational resources for researchers across all phases of their careers. Please visit us online at www.nyas.org.
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Woman bitten by snake hanging on her front door
PRINCETON, Ky. (WPSD) – A woman in Kentucky was startled when a 3-foot snake was hanging out in a decoration on her front door.
“It bit me before I ever saw it, but I knew instantly that it did bite me,” Mara Jo Thomas explained.
Thomas raced to the hospital because she didn’t know if it was venomous.
Sgt. Daniel Richardson with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife said the probability of getting bitten by a venomous snake in western Kentucky is unlikely.
He said it is common for snakes to find somewhere cool to hide to beat the heat.
“It would be hard to keep them away, but you can limit the places they have access to. They’ll find lots of places that you wouldn’t expect them to be in this kind of heat,” Richardson explained.
Thomas said she’s removing the decorations from her front door and will pay extra close attention when she goes outside.
“I’m definitely going to take a double look before I walk outside,” Thomas said.
She posted a photo of the snake on social media, and many people said they believe the reptile was likely a chicken snake.
Copyright 2022 WPSD via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/22/woman-bitten-by-snake-hanging-her-front-door/ | 2022-06-22T15:46:06Z |
37 million garage door openers in the market today are not being used to their full potential
OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Chamberlain Group, a Blackstone Company that manufactures LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® brand garage door openers powered by myQ®, 37 million garage door openers in the market today are not being used to their full potential. If you installed a new LiftMaster® or Chamberlain® smart garage door opener within the last seven years or just moved into a newly constructed home, chances are you have a garage door opener that you can monitor and control through the myQ app – anytime, from anywhere.
"With myQ, homeowners are not limited to opening and closing the garage door within line of sight of the garage. They can control, secure and monitor the garage door from anywhere with their smartphone through the myQ app," said Patrick Leitch, Marketing Director for Residential & In-Garage Delivery, Chamberlain Group. "We want to make sure everyone who has a myQ smart garage door opener knows it. So, we are calling for all homeowners to look up to see if there is a myQ logo plus Wi-Fi logo, or if it says "powered by myQ" on their garage opener."
In partnership with independent creative agency Schafer Condon Carter (SCC), Chamberlain Group has developed the nationwide, integrated "Look Up" campaign which will run across CTV, online video, direct mail, paid social (Twitter, Snapchat, IG and FB) and CRM.
"myQ is an amazing smart home technology that millions of homeowners don't realize they already have," said SCC Chief Creative Officer Denny Hebson. "To get people excited about the possibilities that already exist in their own garage, we created an integrated campaign encouraging our target to simply look up -- and see their garage door opener a little differently. With a movie trailer feel and stellar visual effects, we dramatize the mesmerizing power of myQ. It's so captivating, not even an alien invasion can get you to look away!"
Today, more than 7 million people use the highly rated myQ app (4.8-star app store rating with over one million verified reviews) to control, secure and monitor their garage door. This innovative technology helps enhance the security of the garage and home with real-time alerts that let homeowners know if they left the garage door open. The app's Guest Access feature also provides a safer way to share access to the home – no need to share keys or codes. Additionally, myQ works with Amazon Key for convenient and secure in-garage delivery of packages and groceries. You can even add a myQ camera or lock to enhance home security for greater peace of mind.
For those who do not have a myQ smart garage door opener, for less than $30, you can easily upgrade any leading brand garage door opener with a myQ Smart Garage Control device.
About Chamberlain Group
Chamberlain Group, a Blackstone company, is a global leader in smart access solutions across residential and commercial properties. Our prominent brands LiftMaster®, Chamberlain®, Merlin® and Grifco® are found in millions of residential and commercial access applications across the globe. Our innovative products and partnerships, powered by our myQ® smart technology, provide customers with smart access solutions to move safely through garages, homes, communities, businesses and storage facilities. Chamberlain Group pioneered vehicle-to-home connectivity through patented technology aboard hundreds of millions of vehicles. Chamberlain Group includes Controlled Products Systems Group, a leading wholesale distributor of perimeter access control equipment in the U.S., and Systems, LLC, one of North America's leading dock leveler manufacturers. Follow Chamberlain Group on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Organization leave a piece of their appreciation to those who made the ultimate sacrifice
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice and dedicated their life to fight for the U.S.
“We are decedents from Civil War soldiers, sailors and marines. All over the country there are local chapters like we have here and each one of us can trace our heritage back to our ancestors that fight during the Civil War to protect the union and to restore the union,” Kirk Nystrom.
The Saturday just before Memorial Day, the group left a piece of their appreciation next to the graves of soldiers who fought in the Civil War.
“We decorated all the graves of the Civil War soldiers and so all around behind me you can see little flags decorating the graves of Civil War veterans,” he said.
“Just in this area alone there is well over 100 and scattered throughout the cemetery the boy scouts have helped us throughout for all the union soldiers that we know of.”
For one member, Memorial Day hits home a little more.
“Well, my father also served in World War II, he was a top gunner and doing bombing raids into Germany. Both of his brothers served in the military. My mom’s brothers both served in the military and my mom tells me what it was like in back in the states, they had rationing and things like that and church services and prayers and they boys overseas.”
He wants people to remember the freedom we have, was never free. It was fought for.
“We stand on the shoulders of people who have gone before us that have risked blood and life and limb to be able to preserve our country and we should always hold our memory dear to our hearts,” he said.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/28/organization-leave-piece-their-appreciation-those-who-made-ultimate-sacrifice/ | 2022-05-28T21:15:44Z |
Texas lawmakers heard from dozens of Texans on Wednesday who pleaded with them to fix the state’s environmental agency, which they said is failing to reduce pollution in their neighborhoods.
At a hearing on a report evaluating the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s effectiveness, Texans as young as 9 and as old as 80 testified that the agency had not adequately responded to their environmental or health concerns.
From Hill Country river pollution to concrete batch plants in Houston to smog in urban areas, residents from across the state spent hours telling lawmakers about environmental problems in their communities and complaining that the agency isn’t doing its job regulating the industry.
“We’ve been taught that pollution is not good for our health and growing brains, so I wonder why TCEQ keeps permitting plants that pollute our air and water,” said Natalie Diamond, 9, of Gunter, who testified after her mother, who advocates for clean air in their community.
The public testimony followed a presentation and report by the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission staff that said TCEQ’s commissioners have become “reluctant regulators” and that confusion and misperceptions about how the agency operates have created “a concerning level of distrust” of the agency.
“The Sunset Commission Staff report says there needs to be a change in the perception and appearance that the TCEQ works for industry,” said Houston resident Gloria Rubac, 75. “That’s not a perception. It is a fact that TCEQ does favor industry. They favor corporations over our health.”
The Sunset Commission evaluates state agencies’ effectiveness and makes recommendations to state lawmakers as to which laws may need to change to improve them. The last time TCEQ was evaluated was more than a decade ago.
The staff found that TCEQ commissioners, at times, encouraged the industry to “self police,” deferred hard decisions to staff and flagged several transparency problems that, in the report’s assessment, have contributed to an overall public distrust of the agency.
“The commissioners’ lack of visibility in and ownership of TCEQ decision making has only inspired further frustration and distrust among both the regulated community and environmental advocates,” the report said.
Sunset staff recommended that the agency add a new meeting for high-profile permit applications earlier in the process, change the way the agency evaluates companies’ compliance history, require more public decision-making by commissioners and make information more accessible online, among other recommendations.
“The concern that we heard from the public is that by the time they’re having the meeting, the TCEQ has already said the permit as drafted is appropriate,” said Robert Romig, who wrote the executive summary of the Sunset Commission’s report.
But few of those recommendations appeared palatable to state lawmakers serving on the Sunset Committee, who pushed back at the report’s finding that the public didn’t trust the agency and raised concerns that adding a new meeting to the permit review process would strain an already under-resourced agency.
State Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, questioned the finding that the industry was unhappy with the environmental agency, and state Rep. Travis Clardy, R-Nacogdoches, said the Sunset staff recommendations would increase the cost to do business in Texas.
“We will see more bureaucracy,” Clardy said. “More regulation is going to be more expensive for individuals and companies.”
Democrat lawmakers from Houston who attended the hearing emphasized the disproportionate impact of pollution on communities of color and characterized experiences with the agency as frustrating and often fruitless.
“Our experience is that unfortunately the TCEQ rubber stamps these applications,” said state Rep. Armando Walle, D-Houston. “[Texas] has neutered our local governments from allowing them to regulate these industries.”
State Sen. Borris Miles, D-Houston, said one of the most frustrating aspects of TCEQ meetings is that the permits are already drafted and can’t be easily changed regardless of what the public tells the agency.
“What’s the point of a public meeting?” he asked, adding that he supports the Sunset staff’s recommendation of holding public meetings earlier in the process.
In a letter responding to the report, TCEQ Executive Director Toby Baker wrote that the agency “questions some of the word choices and opinions” in the report, but welcomed the opportunity to improve. The TCEQ said it agreed with many of the Sunset Commission’s recommendations, including more transparency, especially in improving its website.
During committee testimony, TCEQ Commissioner Jon Niermann said he wants the agency to be better. “We want to do a better job of communicating with the public,” he said. “We want to be more transparent.”
But he also said some of the Sunset staff’s recommendations — including altering the agency’s compliance history formula to require the agency to include minor violations when considering issuing permits — would be a “more heavy-handed or punitive” approach. Such changes, he said, would require more money and staff.
The committee’s chair, state Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, said lawmakers have some concerns about the Sunset Commission’s report, but would work to better the agency.
“I respect the report,” he said. “There are certain areas people have concerns about, and I have concern about, but I think we are all going to view it in the light of our responsibility to fellow Texans to make sure that this regulatory agency is tuned up.”
Around 100 residents from Houston attended the Wednesday hearing — many boarded buses as early as 4:30 a.m. Wednesday — to speak about their frustration with the agency’s permitting of concrete batch plants and other industrial pollution in predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods.
The agency’s permits for concrete batch plants became a point of contention during the hearing: Democratic lawmakers peppered Niermann with questions about the agency’s decision-making process.
The facilities pollute the air with particulate matter, which increases the risk of asthma attacks and cardiac arrest if too much is inhaled, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Residents near such plants — often built in areas populated by communities of color — also complain about the noise and traffic from heavy trucks driving through their neighborhoods.
TCEQ regulates the air pollution and water runoff from the plants, but cities and local entities regulate other aspects, including where the plant is allowed to locate and how much noise it can make. Outside of cities where there are few zoning regulations, residents say plants have sprung up near their homes, parks and churches.
Niermann said he believes the location of batch plants is determined by economics and the need for services, and disputed some Democrats’ assessment that the agency’s permitting decisions could be racist.
“I do not relish in permitting a concrete batch plant next to a school, but we don’t choose the site,” Niermann said. “That decision belongs with the business owner.”
He said the TCEQ has never done an analysis as to whether there is a correlation between race and pollution sources.
During public testimony — which lasted four hours — black and Latino residents called on legislators to require the agency to be more accountable to the public.
“Listen to the people that have come to you today and continue to come,” said Sandra Harper Scott, 66, a Houston resident who lives in Acres Homes. She said her community has dealt with several concrete batch plants and other industrial sites that contribute to unhealthy air quality. “We have asked you, begged you, to help. This House has to help us.”
This story was first published at www.texastribune.org by The Texas Tribune. This story has been edited for length. The Texas Tribune is a nonpartisan, nonprofit media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_92bb1362-f337-11ec-880f-732766200f9f.html | 2022-06-23T22:37:05Z |
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier last month, slot manufacturer Gaming Arts launched a very unique new slot game, Brian Christopher's Pop'N Pays More!™. Besides great game play, what makes this slot game so unique is that Gaming Arts has partnered with Brian Christopher, America's no. 1 slot influencer, to design this new game from the ground up that revolves around Brian Christopher, complete with many fun and exciting animations, voice overs and much, much more!
Although just released last month, the game has enjoyed a massively successful launch with game placements including: Plaza Hotel & Casino, Palms Casino Resort and M Resort in Las Vegas, Gila River Wild Horse Pass, Harrah's AK-Chin, Desert Diamond West Valley, Casino Arizona and Talking Stick in Arizona, Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage, Agua Caliente Palm Springs, Agua Caliente Cathedral City and Yaamava' in California, and Hard Rock Tulsa in Oklahoma. Upcoming installations are also slated for Morongo in California, Coushatta in Louisiana, Grand Casino Hinckley in Minnesota and Saratoga Black Hawk in Colorado.
In the coming months, Gaming Arts will continue installing the new Brian Christopher game along with adding the other new Pop'N Pays More! games, Piñatas Olé and Big Top, across the rest of the country. To date, the response to Brian Christopher's Pop'N Pays More!™ has been outstanding with performance numbers in many cases, consistently running more than 4X house average.
For many of these locations, Brian has made appearances with live streaming videos, hosting group pulls and free slot pulls, along with the unique opportunity for fans to meet with Brian and take photos. The reception by Brian's fans has been astonishing with wait times up to several hours and with lines over 300 people long, all done happily by his legion of followers!
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Warehouse management system streamlines operations and boosts inventory traceability for pharma-focused, healthcare & medical fulfillment 3PL leader
AMMAN, Jordan, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that Mooneh, a third-party logistics storage and distribution provider operating on behalf of leading international pharmaceutical corporates, has deployed Infor WMS (warehouse management system). In addition to establishing an efficient and effective warehouse operation, the solution is set to deliver full traceability of all inventory. The project was successfully delivered by SNS, a leading provider of supply chain consultancy and software implementation.
Learn more about Infor WMS: https://www.infor.com/solutions/scm/warehousing/warehouse-management-system
With 100,000 sqm of temperature-controlled logistics infrastructure and storage capacity to allocate over 100,000 tons of FMCGs a year, including up to 22,000 pallets of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, Mooneh provides fulfillment & logistics solutions. As part of its objective to optimise warehouse operations, Mooneh's project goals were two-fold. The first was focused on receiving, storing and shipping efficiently by fully utilising the warehouse space, while the second sought to minimise human intervention and travel time for optimised productivity. Infor WMS now manages Mooneh's entire warehousing operation from receiving goods to storage and shipping.
"As global supply chains continue to face disruptions and volatility, we needed a warehouse management solution that would enable us to demonstrate best practice and resilience in upholding the high standards our customers have to come to expect of Mooneh," comments Oday Abu Shehab, Mooneh's executive director. "The in-depth functionality of Infor WMS supports our warehouse operation from goods received to shipment. Further, the system generates insights built on gathering, analyzing and synthesizing intelligence. thus, enabling us to utilize strategic alignment and response capacity."
"SNS worked closely with our team to deliver the project on time and to budget, as well as providing additional support on areas such the relabelling of warehouse locations, zones, areas and pallets to support enhanced traceability. Through our Venture Investment program, launched to ignite supply chain, fulfillment and logistics innovation in emerging technologies, we shall continue to invest in industry specific solutions provided by Infor & SNS to evolve our role in the biopharma and global logistics market as a whole, projected to be valued at $12.9 billion by 2027."
"This successful Infor WMS deployment will help Mooneh deliver greater automation in its warehouse, enhanced traceability in its inventory management, and greater resilience within the wider supply chain," comments Mohammad Obaidah, SNS director of services. "As a leading 3PL for the pharma industry, Mooneh is embracing digital transformation at its helm, and we're delighted to be able to support them in their ambitions to drive best practice in their warehouse operations."
Today, Mooneh is Jordan's largest logistics Hub, comprises 100,000 m of multitemperature facilities, accommodating over 150 thousand pallet positions of storage capacity and reaching an annual output of 100,000 tons. Armed with a vision for excellence, Mooneh expands its operations to support the evolving industries including FMCGs, pharmaceuticals, humanitarian, relief & recovery support operations.
SNS is a leading provider of supply chain services with customers and partners across the globe. With offices in Dubai, New York, Singapore, Paris, Lyon, Melbourne, Riyadh and Beirut, SNS offers a wide range of services and is recognized in the market by its proven track record of successful projects. SNS services range from consulting and training to solution development, implementation, systems integration and support. These services are delivered by an expert team of operational and technical consultants, highly knowledgeable in the supply chain and logistics domain.
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TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Speaking jointly on a panel today at the Green Transportation Summit and Expo, representatives from Daimler Truck, Navistar, PACCAR and Volvo Group outlined a shared vision for an industry-wide transition to medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).
The four OEMs are founding members of Partners for a Zero Emission Vehicle Future (PZEVF), a growing coalition of stakeholders from across the transportation industry that considers ZEVs to be the future of commercial transportation. PZEVF members include trucking associations, private operators, and other stakeholders committed to meeting environmental and economic goals of MHD ZEV deployment.
Members of the panel addressed a wide range of issues, including the benefits of a coordinated national approach to ZEV deployment, the importance of point-of-sale EV sales incentives to defray upfront purchase costs for fleets and operators, the challenges facing electric utilities tasked with upgrading grids, and the interplay of federal and state legislation in aligning policies and programs to support deployment targets. The Inflation Reduction Act, which contains tax credits for the purchase of MHD ZEVs and installation of charging infrastructure, was cited by panelists as an example of policy progress, who cautioned more must be done.
Panelists pointed to California as an example of MHD ZEV leadership, noting that more needed to be done to achieve the aggressive ZEV adoption goals that many states are pursuing, with investment in charging infrastructure as a key example.
"We are committed to zero emission trucks and buses. Successful build out of charging and refueling infrastructure is one of the key drivers to successful adoption of zero emission technologies. As states look to grow deployment of commercial vehicle zero emission technology, infrastructure build out should lead and keep pace with vehicle deployments to drive a smooth technology transition," said Kevin Maggay, Senior Manager of Public Policy, Navistar.
Despite the challenges ahead, OEM representatives were adamant that, through collaboration and cooperation among public and private stakeholders, the end goal of ZEV commercial truck fleets was achievable.
"From consumers to policymakers to OEMs, it is clear the nationwide transition to ZEVs is necessary and imminent," said Kevin Otzenberger, eMobility Product Marketing Senior Analyst, Daimler Truck North America. "We must learn from the earliest lessons this nascent transition has to offer in order to make the long-term, nationwide deployment of ZEVs a success."
For more information about the Partners for a Zero Emission Vehicle Future, visit www.pzevf.org or email info@pzevf.org.
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Timeless quality of ceramic-coated surgical instruments essential to medical procedures
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of an enduring commitment to equipping surgeons in the federal healthcare system with the best tools possible, MellingMedical is pleased to provide access to the full suite offered by Fehling Surgical Instruments, Inc. As a CVE-Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), MellingMedical is especially proud of the positive impact this can have on the care provided to America's veterans.
"The veterans who benefit from the more than 600,000 operations performed every year by the Department of Veterans Affairs deserve the right tools for their procedure," said Chris Melling, founder and CEO of MellingMedical. "Fehling's mix of traditional and innovative instruments are a real asset to surgeons changing lives with spinal, neuro and cardiac surgeries."
Based in Kennesaw, Georgia, Fehling Surgical Instruments, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of German-manufactured Fehling products in the United States and Canada. The family-owned and family-operated company has more than thirty years of experience in the medical industry.
"We are delighted to know our instruments will be in the hands of surgeons who are improving the lives of countless patients across the federal healthcare system," said Fehling's CEO, Peter Skott. "Whether they choose one of our premium surgical instruments or single-use products, we are honored to play a role in the delivery of quality care."
MellingMedical, a CVE-Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), holds a Medical Equipment and Surgical Federal Supply Schedule (Med/Surg), as well as a Pharmaceutical Schedule, and currently serves more than 165 VA Medical Centers and 300 VA Outpatient clinics, all seven (7) VA CMOPs, 95 DoD Medical Facilities and Health and Human Services (HHS), including Indian Health Services (IHS) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). MellingMedical provides access to innovative and cost-effective healthcare solutions in ophthalmology, optometry, urology and pharmaceuticals. To learn more, visit MellingMedical.com.
Fehling Instruments is a traditional family-owned and family-run company with more than thirty years of experience in designing, manufacturing and distributing high-grade German surgical instruments and single-use products. We are constantly striving for excellence in function, innovation, and value, which is why we warrant all of our products. Our clients' satisfaction is the primary goal of our business―we always seek to provide both outstanding service and unmatched quality. For more information, please visit our website at FehlingSurgical.com.
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Cloud-based surgical preference card management solution improves operating room efficiency
NORTHFIELD, Ill., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced the renewal of its exclusive distribution partnership with PrefConnect, for its preference card software solution. PrefConnect is a digital preference card review system with procedure case cost analytics, ensuring accurate and complete operating room supply pick lists.
"We are very happy to extend our relationship with PrefConnect so we can continue to help healthcare facilities better manage their operations," said Brendan Dooley, vice president at Medline. "Only 61% of supplies on a typical preference card are actually used, leaving close to 40% of the supplies picked to be wasted. This is not only a financial loss but also a human capital loss in terms of time spent picking and returning supplies."
PrefConnect is a cloud-based software solution that leverages a proprietary algorithm to continually track, update, and recommend changes for surgeon preference cards to help increase surgeon satisfaction, improve clinical documentation and optimize inventory levels. PrefConnect currently manages over 100,000 preference cards with a supply value of over two billion dollars and has reduced, on average, nine supplies per card with an average savings of $63 per card.
"Traditional preference card management and maintenance tactics or lack thereof create many problems for healthcare facilities related to waste and inefficiency. Through our proprietary data-driven approach and close collaboration with Medline, we have helped many hospitals transform data into cost savings while reducing human error," said Luis Romero, co-founder of PrefConnect. "Medline acts as a true partner with health systems, developing meaningful relationships that go beyond that of a traditional vendor. We look forward to continuing our partnership based on our shared focus of transforming health care delivery and improving operational efficiency in the perioperative environment."
PrefConnect complements Operating Room Information Systems (ORIS) and electronic health records (EHR) systems, seamlessly interfacing to gather product utilization data to provide clinical users with custom recommendations on specific supply levels. As supply utilization trends change, PrefConnect will find opportunities for adjustments that enable sustainable and manageable preference card maintenance.
Learn more about Medline's supply chain solutions at https://www.medline.com/pages/supply-chain/.
About Medline:
Medline is a healthcare company; a manufacturer, distributor, and solutions provider focused on improving the overall operating performance of healthcare. Partnering with healthcare systems and facilities across the continuum of care, Medline provides the clinical and supply chain resources required for long-term financial viability in delivering high-quality care. With the scale of one of the country's largest companies and the agility of a family-led business, Medline is able to invest in its customers for the future and rapidly respond to a dynamically changing market with customized solutions. Headquartered in Northfield, Ill., Medline has 30,000+ employees worldwide and does business in more than 125 countries and territories. Learn more about Medline at http://www.medline.com.
About PrefConnect:
PrefConnect™ is a cloud-based surgeon preference card cleanse and optimization software. With proprietary recommendation logic, PrefConnect™ provides you with visibility and actionable information to optimize your preference cards. PrefConnect is part of Ternio Group, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Ternio was founded in 2014 with a simple mission: to provide hospitals with a 360-degree approach to surgical management. Underlying this mission are deeply ingrained core values of service and innovation. www.prefconnect.com, www.terniogroup.com.
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SEATTLE (AP) — On a night when the Yankees ended their losing streak and Aaron Judge homered yet again, it wasn’t all good news for New York.
Judge hit his 44th homer, Josh Donaldson went deep and drove in three runs, and the Yankees snapped a five-game skid by beating the Seattle Mariners 9-4 on Monday.
Donaldson doubled twice and Andrew Benintendi also had two doubles and three RBIs as the Yankees hammered Seattle pitching. But they got a bad break early — Matt Carpenter fractured his left foot when he fouled off a pitch in the first inning.
“I have no doubt in my mind that he’s going to still make an impact on this team even while he’s hurt,” said Yankees starter Jameson Taillon, who threw seven innings to get the win. “He’s come in here right away and made an impact on a lot of people. He’s not afraid to talk pitching with the pitchers. He’s not afraid to give honest feedback. He’s one of the best guys that I’ve been around and played with, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he finds his way back and makes an impact.”
Carpenter, who was in a walking boot after the game, said there’s no timeframe yet for a possible return and he would first need to see a foot specialist. Carpenter began the night hitting .307 with 15 home runs and 37 RBIs in just 127 at-bats.
“My mindset is that this won’t be the end for me here this year. I’m hopeful that I can come back and contribute,” he said.
Even without Carpenter, the Yankees had plenty of punch to stop their longest losing streak of the season.
Donaldson and Benintendi got it started as New York knocked around Logan Gilbert for seven earned runs and 10 hits — six for extra bases. That was plenty for Taillon (11-2), who scattered three hits over seven innings.
New York manager Aaron Boone held a team meeting ahead of the series opener in Seattle after the Yankees were swept in St. Louis last weekend. His message was mostly a reminder the Bronx Bombers are arguably the most talented team in the American League and following the trade deadline have the pieces to make this a special season.
Message received.
“It was a nice little get-together pregame. We went out there with a ton of energy,” Taillon said.
Donaldson had a two-run single in his first at-bat, launched his 11th home run with two outs in the third and hit the first of three consecutive doubles in the fifth that ended Gilbert’s night.
“The last two weeks I’ve felt like my at-bats have certainly been more consistent,” Donaldson said.
Benintendi’s two-out double in the third inning scored Gleyber Torres, and his double over the head of left fielder Jesse Winker in the fifth scored two and was the final batter for Gilbert.
Seattle’s young right-hander gave up a season high in runs and hits. It was the first time in 23 starts this season that Gilbert (10-5) failed to pitch at least five innings.
“I guess it was a matter of execution. They hit some good pitches that I made, and, of course, when you leave it over the middle or get behind in the count, good hitters are going to hit it,” Gilbert said.
Taillon gave up solo home runs to Mitch Haniger in the first and Cal Raleigh in the seventh, but otherwise avoided major damage. J.P. Crawford worked an 11-pitch, bases-loaded walk in the fourth to plate a run, and Raleigh followed with a long fly ball that had home run distance but was pulled slightly foul.
Otherwise, Taillon cruised. He walked three and struck out six in winning his first start since beating Boston on July 16.
Judge connected in the ninth.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Yankees: 1B Anthony Rizzo was out of the lineup for the fourth straight game due to an ongoing back issue. Boone said the hope is Rizzo will have improved enough to return to the lineup Tuesday. Rizzo missed time in July with the same lower-back issue.
Mariners: Winker left in the fifth due to back spasms. He was replaced by Jake Lamb. Seattle manager Scott Servais said Winker is day-to-day. … LHP Ryan Borucki exited in the ninth in the middle of an at-bat with a forearm strain after throwing a pitch to Benintendi. … Servais said CF Julio Rodriguez was going to take additional swings before Monday’s game to get a gauge on where he’s at with his wrist injury. Rodriguez could get activated Wednesday or Seattle could use Thursday’s off day and bring him back Friday. … INF/OF Dylan Moore (back spasms) is expected to come off the injured list Wednesday. … LHP Matthew Boyd (elbow) threw live batting practice as he continues his recovery from elbow surgery last September. Boyd’s next step is expected to be a rehab assignment.
UP NEXT
Yankees: RHP Gerrit Cole (9-4, 3.56 ERA) looks to rebound from his last start in which he allowed six runs in the first inning against Seattle. Cole is 6-3 with a 2.48 ERA in 10 career starts against the Mariners.
Mariners: RHP Luis Castillo (5-4, 2.95) makes his first start at home since being acquired from Cincinnati. Castillo allowed three runs and struck out eight over 6 2/3 innings last week at Yankee Stadium in his first start for Seattle.
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With new entry system for visitors, opportunities abound outside of Yellowstone National Park
HELENA, Mont., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After temporary closures last week, Yellowstone National Park is welcoming visitors back today with the reopening of its south loop and three of its five entrances, including the West Entrance, South Entrance and East Entrance.
"The National Park Service has done an incredible job of getting the park back open for visitors," said Scott Osterman, Director for the Montana Department of Commerce. "Tourism is a vital part of our economy, and we invite visitors to continue with their trips to Yellowstone National Park and Montana and encourage them to enjoy all our state has to offer beyond the park."
Visitor access will be granted based on a just-launched alternating license plate system, which allows alternating entry on odd and even days of the month based on license plates. Specific details are available here.
West Yellowstone, Montana – which borders Yellowstone National Park and is home to the park's most popular West Entrance – is the closest access point to the park and is open for travelers, with a variety of things to do, see and experience, including the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, Yellowstone Aerial Adventures and Museum of the Yellowstone.
Beyond West Yellowstone, there are endless options to experience Montana's wide-open spaces, touchable history, western offerings and American Indian culture. Cast a fishing line on blue-ribbon waters with an experienced guide in Ennis, walk through Montana history in Virginia City and Nevada City, take the backroads to Helena and explore the Gates of the Mountains.
Additional trip inspiration and itineraries can be found at VISITMT.COM; travelers can also call 800-847-4868 for specific information and ideas.
"While we know this is throwing a wrench in the plans of many travelers, it's an incredible opportunity to be flexible and explore other parts of Montana, all while supporting local businesses and towns," said Jan Stoddard, Bureau Chief of the Office of Tourism for Montana.
While there is no confirmed opening date for the park's North Entrance through Gardiner or the Northeast Entrance via Cooke City, both Gardiner and Red Lodge are open and accessible for travelers.
Earlier this month, unprecedented amounts of rainfall caused substantial flooding, rockslides, and mudslides within Yellowstone National Park and south-central Montana. Historic water levels caused severe damage to roads, water and wastewater systems, power lines, and other infrastructure. The latest information from Yellowstone National Park can be found here.
Travelers are encouraged to visit the following sites for up-to-date information:
- Road conditions: www.511mt.net
- Yellowstone National Park: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/
- To sign up for text alerts for Yellowstone National Park: Text "82190" to 888-7777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions).
Visit Montana markets Montana's spectacular unspoiled nature, vibrant and charming small towns, breathtaking experiences, relaxing hospitality and competitive business climate to promote the state as a place to visit and do business. For more information, please visit VISITMT.COM.
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SANTA FE, N.M., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Create New Mexico is thrilled to be named one of 60 finalists in the U.S. Economic Development Administration's (EDA) $1B Build Back Better Challenge. A coalition of higher education institutions, tribal entities, government departments, non-profit accelerators and loan providers, Create New Mexico answers the EDA challenge with the assertion: New Mexico's economic future depends on embracing its unique cultural diversity and becoming a hub for creative technology.
With the first phase selection honor, Create New Mexico received $500,000 to develop and support a proposed project for Phase 2. Phase 2 projects may seek up to $100 million from EDA which plans to announce 20 to 30 Phase 2 recipients in the next six weeks. Create New Mexico has requested $72 million to scale a statewide program primarily serving rural, Indigenous, and BIPOC communities. The only creative-industries focused proposal to be named a finalist by the E.D.A., the Coalition has a wide range of champions in the private sector and is closely aligned with their projections for workforce needs.
"Our vision of the future allows people to stay in their rural communities by bringing high-wage jobs and entrepreneurial development to historically underserved communities. Individuals and companies can participate by taking advantage of remote STEM, film/TV, IT development and other creative technology training to grow or upscale workforce," said Jessica Gentry, Chief Innovation Officer at the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce.
In 2022, one in ten New Mexico jobs are held in the creative sector— surpassing manufacturing and construction. Growing industries within the creative economy include film/TV and gaming, data visualization, 3D modeling and manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and wearable and AR/VR/metaverse technologies that power distance learning and digital healthcare. If selected for Phase 2 funding, Create New Mexico would immediately begin to implement programs that could benefit all 33 counties in New Mexico and create 10,000 high-wage jobs by 2030.
Specific phase two projects by coalition members include:
- IT job training within New Mexico State libraries, chapter houses on the Navajo Nation and New Mexico's 19 Pueblos
- Nation's first creative tech startup studio for creative entrepreneurs
- Nation's first bilingual film set training program
- New BFA, Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in game design and coding for Indigenous storytelling
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Create New Mexico is a coalition of eighteen organizations working in the creative technology sector to create new jobs and opportunities in New Mexico.
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SAN DIEGO, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evofem Biosciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: EVFM), a women's healthcare company, today applauded the 228 members of the U.S. House of Representatives who voted to pass legislation to safeguard access to contraceptives entitled The Right to Contraception Act.
"Today we applaud the U.S. House of Representatives for passing The Right to Contraception Act, which would codify into law the fundamental right to safe and easy access to contraception," said Saundra Pelletier, Chief Executive Officer of Evofem Biosciences. "Too often, women are at the mercy of insurance companies and industry middlemen that have posted record profits, yet refuse to cover contraception or put up significant barriers to access. Providing women with their choice of contraception should not be up for debate."
About Evofem Biosciences
Evofem Biosciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: EVFM) is developing and commercializing innovative products to address unmet needs in women's sexual and reproductive health, including hormone-free, woman-controlled contraception and protection from chlamydia and gonorrhea. The Company's first FDA-approved product, Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid and potassium bitartrate), is a hormone-free, on-demand prescription contraceptive vaginal gel. It comes in a box of 12 pre-filled applicators and is applied 0-60 minutes before each act of sex. The Company expects to report top-line data this fall from its registrational Phase 3 EVOGUARD clinical trial evaluating Phexxi for two potential new indications – prevention of chlamydia and prevention of gonorrhea in women. Learn more at phexxi.com and evofem.com.
Phexxi® is a registered trademark of Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
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"Although our faith is deeply personal, it is never to remain private," writes Robert J. Pacienza in his new book, The Hope of the World: Christian Cultural Engagement in a Secular Age.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rev. Robert J. Pacienza challenges the Church to speak to the full spectrum of contemporary cultural concerns in his new book, The Hope of The World: Christian Cultural Engagement in a Secular Age.
"Our purpose is to live out a public faith, bringing the mind of Christ into every cultural sphere," contends Pacienza, senior pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in South Florida, and President and CEO of D. James Kennedy Ministries, a national broadcast media outreach.
Pacienza's new book comes at a crucial moment. Just 21 percent of people who attend a Bible-believing church in America think the Bible is relevant to every area of life, according to a poll by George Barna.
Nearly four decades after author Richard John Neuhaus lamented the Church's absence from the public square, "we continue to see a dearth of Christian voices in our culture," Pacienza writes.
And that absence, he adds, has "drastic implications for the Church's influence" in American society. But in The Hope of the World Pacienza gives readers a vision of cultural engagement that is deeply rooted in a robust Biblical theology.
"My prayer is that the Church would fully embrace the calling to live in light of the truth that Jesus is Lord of all," says Pacienza. "The Church, with this message, is truly the hope of the world."
Theologian R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, praised The Hope of the World:
"In this important new book, Rob Pacienza combines keen cultural analysis with faithful Christian thinking, pointing us to a model of Christian cultural engagement that is faithful to the Gospel, grounded in Christian truth, and filled with hope. Pacienza offers a timely and truthful call to the Church—a call that demands an answer."
More information and an excerpt from The Hope of the World is available at www.djkm.org/hope.
D. James Kennedy Ministries is a media ministry whose television program, "Truths That Transform," airs nationwide.
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- The CRHC Board of Directors Recommends that all CRHC Shareholders Vote "FOR" the Business Combination Proposal at or before the September 7, 2022 Extraordinary General Meeting –
-CRHC Shareholders of Record as of August 15, 2022 are Eligible to Vote at Extraordinary General Meeting -
LUCERNE, Switzerland and WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allwyn Entertainment AG ("Allwyn" or the "Company"), a leading multinational entertainment operator, and Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp. (NYSE: CRHC) ("CRHC" or "Cohn Robbins") today announced that PPF Group, which currently owns approximately 4 million shares of CRHC, has agreed to purchase up to an additional 26 million Allwyn shares at $10.00 per share (the "Backstop") in connection with the previously announced business combination between Allwyn and CRHC (the "Business Combination").
In exchange for its commitment to provide the Backstop to support the Business Combination, PPF Group - an international investment firm with about €42 billion in assets and operations in 25 countries - will receive up to an additional 4 million class B shares in Allwyn. If PPF Group purchases the maximum number of shares under the Backstop, it would become an approximately 4.99% shareholder in the combined entity.
Commenting on PPF Group's commitment in support of the Business Combination, Karel Komárek, Chairman of the board of directors of Allwyn and founder of Allwyn's majority shareholder, KKCG Investment Group, stated, "We have always grown Allwyn through carefully chosen partnerships, and I am very pleased that Allwyn will again have the support of PPF Group as we pursue the growth opportunities that I believe an NYSE listing will help to accelerate."
Didier Stoessel, PPF Group's Chief Investment Officer, said, "We are pleased to enter into this partnership with Allwyn. We strongly believe in the growth potential of this multinational entertainment-led business, which at the same time provides stability in the current uncertain macroeconomic environment. Through the financing commitment PPF Group has an opportunity to be part of Allwyn's current expansion plans in the US and globally with the support of excellent partners in Cohn Robbins."
Messrs. Gary D. Cohn and Clifton S. Robbins, Co-Founders and Co-Chairmen of Cohn Robbins, stated, "We believe PPF Group's Backstop commitment is another resounding vote of confidence in Allwyn's opportunity to grow organically and inorganically in the attractive $300 billion global lottery industry from an investor which knows the business very well. We are proud to bring CRHC shareholders the ability to become owners of such a strong business as Allwyn."
More information about PPF Group can be found by visiting www.ppf.eu/en.
Concurrently with the Backstop, on August 29, 2022, certain terms of the Business Combination Agreement have been amended (the "Business Combination Agreement Amendment"). The Business Combination Agreement Amendment, among other things, lowers the maximum Class B Exchange Ratio (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) from 1.40 to 1.13 and designates Gary D. Cohn as the Acquiror Nominee (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) who will serve on the board of directors of Allwyn following the Business Combination.
Further, on August 29, 2022, CRHC entered into an Amendment to the Sponsor Agreement (the "Sponsor Agreement Amendment"), with Allwyn AG, Cohn Robbins Sponsor LLC, (the "Sponsor"), Allwyn, and the Insiders (as defined therein). The Sponsor Agreement Amendment, among other things, increases the forfeiture of the Sponsor's shares from 3,286,400 up to a maximum of 7,200,000, and increases the number of the Sponsor's shares subject to the earnout provisions of the Sponsor Agreement from 5,443,100 to 7,500,000.
The terms of the Backstop, along with descriptions and copies of related amendments to certain documents in connection with the Business Combination described above, can be found in the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed today by CRHC with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). For more information about the Business Combination, please visit www.cohnrobbins.com/investor-relations/, or see documents filed by Allwyn and CRHC with the SEC. For further information on Allwyn, please visit the Allwyn Investor Relations Website at investors.allwynentertainment.com.
The CRHC Board of Directors recommends all CRHC shareholders vote "FOR" the Business Combination Proposal in advance of the extraordinary general meeting of its shareholders (the "Meeting"), via the Internet or by signing, dating and returning the proxy card upon receipt by such shareholder by following the instructions in the registration statement on Form F-4, filed by Allwyn with the SEC and declared effective by the SEC on August 19, 2022 (the "Registration Statement").
Shareholders that were CRHC shareholders as of August 15, 2022 may attend the Meeting in person at the location indicated in the Registration Statement. Alternatively, shareholders can register to attend the meeting virtually via a live webcast starting at 9:30 am, New York City Time, on September 7, 2022. To register to attend the Meeting virtually, shareholders must enter the URL address www.cstproxy.com/cohnrobbins/2022 into a browser, enter a control number assigned by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and follow the instructions applicable to them provided in the Registration Statement.
Each Shareholder Vote "FOR" ALL Proposals in the Registration Statement Is Important, No Matter How Many or How Few Shares a Shareholder Owns. If shareholders have any questions about voting or need assistance voting, please contact Morrow Sodali LLC, CRHC's proxy solicitor, by calling (800) 662-5200 (for individuals), or (203) 658-9400 (for banks and brokers).
Allwyn is a leading global lottery operator. Allwyn builds lotteries that return more to good causes by focusing on innovation, technology, efficiency and safety across a growing casual gaming entertainment portfolio. The lottery-first approach of focusing on affordable recreational play has earned Allwyn leading market positions with trusted brands across Europe in Austria, Czech Republic, Greece and Cyprus and Italy.
Founded and listed on the NYSE in 2020, Cohn Robbins is Co-Chaired by Gary D. Cohn and Clifton S. Robbins. Mr. Cohn is Vice Chairman of IBM and has more than 30 years of financial services experience spanning the private and public sectors, having served as Assistant to the President of the United States for Economic Policy and Director of the National Economic Council from January 2017 until April 2018, and as President, Chief Operating Officer and a director of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from 2006-2016. Mr. Robbins has more than 35 years of investment management experience, including as Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Harbour Group from 2004-2020, a Managing Member of global growth investor General Atlantic Partners from 2000-2004, and as a General Partner of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., where he worked from 1987-2000.
Additional information about the Business Combination, including a copy of the Business Combination Agreement and prospectus, are provided in the Registration Statement. The Registration Statement has been mailed to each of CRHC's shareholders as of August 15, 2022, and can be found for free on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov under the registrant "Allwyn Entertainment AG."
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the Business Combination between, among other parties, CRHC and Allwyn. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believe," "predict," "potential," "continue," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "would," "seem," "seek," "outlook" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Allwyn's and CRHC's expectations with respect to anticipated financial impacts of the Business Combination, the satisfaction of closing conditions to the Business Combination, and the timing of the completion of the Business Combination. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of CRHC's registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-240277), its Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended from time to time, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and the Registration Statement filed by Allwyn. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Most of these factors are outside Allwyn's and CRHC's control and are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ from the forward-looking statements in this document, including but not limited to: (1) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against CRHC or Allwyn following the announcement of the Business Combination; (2) the inability to complete the Business Combination, including due to the inability to concurrently close the Business Combination and the private placement of common stock or due to failure to obtain approval of CRHC's shareholders; (3) the risk that the Business Combination may not be completed by CRHC's business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain an extension of such deadline sought by CRHC; (4) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the Business Combination, including the approval by CRHC's shareholders and the satisfaction of the minimum trust account amount following any redemptions by CRHC's public shareholders; (5) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the business combination agreement; (6) the risk that the Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the consummation of the Business Combination; (7) the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain key employees; (8) costs related to the Business Combination; (9) changes in the applicable laws or regulations; (10) the possibility that the combined company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (11) the risk of downturns and a changing regulatory landscape in the industry in which Allwyn operates; (12) Allwyn's ability to obtain or maintain rights or licenses to operate in any market in which Allwyn operates or seeks to operate in the future; (13) the potential inability of Allwyn to raise additional capital needed to pursue its business objectives or to achieve efficiencies regarding other costs; (14) the enforceability of Allwyn's intellectual property, including its patents, and the potential infringement on the intellectual property rights of others, cyber security risks or potential breaches of data security; and (15) other risks and uncertainties described in CRHC's registration statement on Form S-1 and Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended from time to time, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 and its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and the Registration Statement. Allwyn and CRHC caution that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive or exhaustive and not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Neither Allwyn nor CRHC gives any assurance that Allwyn or CRHC will achieve its expectations. Neither Allwyn nor CRHC undertakes or accepts any obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, or should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.
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Finn AI's state-of-the-art Conversational AI solution and deep financial services expertise complement Glia's industry-leading DCS platform
NEW YORK and VANCOUVER, BC, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glia, the leading provider of Digital Customer Service, has acquired Finn AI, the premier AI-powered chatbot platform for banks and credit unions. The deal aims to mainstream virtual assistants for financial services companies by making Finn AI's proven conversational AI solutions an integral part of Glia's industry-leading Digital Customer Service (DCS) platform.
This unified solution will enable financial institutions to provide customers with a seamless digital experience across both virtual and human assistants, boosting customer satisfaction while driving new operational efficiencies. The unparalleled expertise of Glia and Finn AI, combined with Glia's broad scale and industry reach, provide the foundation for delivering the financial industry's most effective chatbot solution at scale.
"This marks a new chapter for Virtual Assistants: Verticalization with Scale. Generic 'one-size-fits-all' bot providers have largely failed to meet the full potential of conversational AI, leading to the emergence of vendors focusing on specific industry verticals. Until now, none of the financial services bot vendors have been able to achieve widespread adoption on their own," said Dan Michaeli, co-founder and CEO of Glia.
"Glia's large and rapidly growing customer base, combined with solid financial backing to accelerate the pace of innovation, immediately brings that scale. Finn AI is a strong fit for Glia based on its technology, market approach and company culture. We are thrilled to welcome the Finn AI team to Glia," Michaeli continued.
It was apparent when Finn AI first launched its banking-focused virtual assistant for Glia's DCS platform in 2020 that the two companies shared a vision.
"Our vertical approach and tight integration with Glia helps financial institutions reduce the costs, extensive training and development time typically required for general AI platforms. Now as part of Glia, we will have the scale to deliver automation solutions to the market as part of a seamless Digital Customer Service platform that delivers the best of both self-service and human assistance when and where it is most convenient for customers. With our existing integration and satisfied joint customers, we will hit the ground running. This is an exciting next step in our journey and we couldn't be happier to be a part of Glia" said Jake Tyler, co-founder and CEO of Finn AI.
Glia will maintain and expand the presence in the Finn AI Canada office, establishing a "Conversational AI Center of Excellence." The strong presence in Canada aligns with Glia's global expansion strategy. The Finn AI leadership team will assume leadership positions within Glia to further develop AI automation and virtual assistant solutions for the Glia DCS platform.
Founded in 2014, Finn AI is the leading AI-powered virtual assistant platform for banks and credit unions. Finn AI's turnkey virtual assistant makes banking easier and more convenient for customers while delivering the operational efficiencies and cost savings of conversational AI. Finn AI has partnered with major FIs including ATB Financial, BECU, United Federal Credit Union, EQ Bank, Civista Bank, Truist Momentum and more. For more information, visit http://www.finn.ai.
Glia is reinventing how businesses support their customers in a digital world. Glia's Digital Customer Service (DCS) solution enriches web and mobile experiences with digital communication choices, on-screen collaboration, and AI-enabled assistance. Glia has partnered with over 300 banks, credit unions, insurance companies and other financial institutions worldwide to improve the customer experience and drive business results. Named both a Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ company and a Great Place to Work (with a 97% employee satisfaction rating) for a second year in a row, Glia continues to achieve broad industry recognition and customer service thought leadership including publishing the definitive book on DCS with Wiley. The company has raised over $150 million and was recently valued at over $1B in by top tier investors. To learn more, visit glia.com.
Contact: Maggie Wise, maggie@williammills.com
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(NewsNation) — With a heat wave across the country affecting millions of Americans, and the temperature expected to reach above 100 in some areas, many are looking for ways to keep cool. But it could be costly as record-high inflation is driving up electric bills.
Gas prices and food are already soaring, as inflation hit a 40-year high last month of 8.6%. The Federal Reserve has said it will introduce a large rate hike to combat it.
With the heat, there’s another thing to worry about — the price of air conditioning.
This week, more than 100 million Americans are under a heat advisory or heat watch in more than one dozen states such as Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois and Indiana. Many are cranking up their air conditioning to find relief, continuing to push up electrical demand — and send electric bills through the roof.
“Air conditioners start running almost 24/7 in homes, and that continues to push up electrical demand,” George Justice, VP of Electric Operations for Ameren Illinois, said.
Even before the nation saw historic inflation rates, one in six Americans couldn’t pay their electric bill. It’s a problem that will likely only get worse.
St. Clair Newbern IV, CEO of Live Energy Inc. said people can expect to pay between 15 and 100% more for electricity in the coming year. According to May’s Consumer Price Index, Americans are paying 12% more in electricity costs this year compared to last.
Newbern blames the COVID-19 pandemic for these changes.
“In 2020 when demand dropped off because everybody was at home, the number of drilling rigs dropped to under 300,” he said.
The Russia-Ukraine war also plays a part. Russia was the world’s largest exporter of oil to global markets, but much of the West sanctioned it after the country’s invasion of Ukraine in February.
“Therefore we’re having to help make up the balance,” Newbern said.
When asked if there could be any cost relief in the near future, Newbern said it’s not looking good.
“It’s like a structural recalibration of energy prices where they’ve gone up, and there’s not a good case for them coming down anytime soon,” Newbern said.
For those trying to cut down on their electric bill, experts suggest getting a controllable thermostat; making sure doors and windows are properly sealed; and getting LED light bulbs as well as energy efficient appliances. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/staying-cool-during-heat-wave-costing-more-thanks-to-inflation/ | 2022-06-15T20:22:18Z |
Utah's public flagship university taps national nonprofit InsideTrack to provide one-on-one coaching to first-year students and enhance its holistic student success efforts
SALT LAKE CITY, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Utah (the U), a public flagship research university ranked among the top programs in the nation for value by Times Higher Education and The Wall Street Journal, today announced an ambitious multi-year initiative that will harness the power of one-on-one student success coaching to help more students complete college. In collaboration with student success nonprofit InsideTrack, the institution will deliver one-on-one success coaching for up to 500 first-year, high-financial-need students, helping them to navigate a range of complex challenges facing first-time college students.
"Today's students are facing a broader and more complex range of financial, professional and social-emotional pressures than they have in the past. Colleges have a profound responsibility to help students navigate these myriad factors within and beyond the classroom that influence their academic success," said Dr. Thomas Chase Hagood, senior associate vice president for Academic Affairs and dean of the Office of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Utah. "This is about scaling the personalized, direct support of success coaching to help students achieve their goals in the critical first year of college."
The initiative is part of a university-wide shift to address a broad range of challenges that impede student success, including time and stress management, connecting to school community, and financial wellness. The last decade has seen the U's persistence and graduation rates increase by ten percent. Hagood's arrival in summer 2021 marked the U's recommitment to a student-driven, data-informed approach to providing an Exceptional Educational Experience for and with every student. The efforts to raise first-year persistence is helping to address the ambitious higher education attainment goal set by the Utah Board of Higher Education to increase the percentage of Utah high school graduates enrolling in college within five years to 75% by 2025.
Staff from Utah's Student Success Coaching unit will partner with InsideTrack to build and expand the university's capacity to provide personalized support to all students. Using InsideTrack's proven coaching methodology, Utah will be able to use a single, evidence-based approach to coaching, helping to meet the wide variety of barriers to student success.
In addition to providing direct coaching for first-year students, InsideTrack will also work with the university over the next two years to establish the internal diagnostics, training process, certification and professional development to operate its own coaching program. At the end of this first phase, the university will be able to implement a train-the-trainer model that will enable staff to sustain the program for years to come and replicate and expand the coaching program using completely internal resources.
"While addressing affordability is critical, students from under-resourced backgrounds often face an array of other challenges beyond finances that can impact student success," said Malika Clinkscales, associate vice president of partner success at InsideTrack. "This is about combining financial access with the power of success coaching to ensure that every student has the support they need to thrive and achieve their educational potential."
Over more than two decades, InsideTrack has developed a national reputation for its rigorous student success coaching model, which is proven to enhance student enrollment, persistence, completion, and career readiness. In addition to directly coaching hundreds of thousands of students annually, InsideTrack's seasoned team of professional coaches, trainers, and consultants also supports institutions in implementing changes to improve the long-term effectiveness and sustainability of their own student support services.
About the University of Utah: Founded in 1850, The University of Utah is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah, and offers over 100 undergraduate and more than 90 graduate degree programs to over 30,000 students. As a preeminent research and teaching institution, the University cultivates an academic environment in which the highest standards of intellectual integrity and scholarship are practiced–ensuring every Utah student has an exceptional educational experience. To learn more, visit www.utah.edu and follow us on Twitter @UUtah and LinkedIn @UUtah.
About InsideTrack: InsideTrack is passionate about helping all learners achieve their education and career goals through the transformative power of coaching. Since 2001, we've served 2.6 million learners, partnering with more than 250 institutions and organizations to directly improve enrollment, persistence, completion and career readiness. Our coaching methodology is evidence-based and research-confirmed, with proven outcomes for every type of learner — from traditional to adult, part-time to full-time, online to in-person — including first generation students and those who face systemic barriers to postsecondary success. We also work with partners to build internal coaching capacity through staff training and professional services — designed to sustain advances in-house for lasting, scalable impact. InsideTrack is a part of Strada Collaborative, a mission-driven nonprofit. To learn more, visit www.insidetrack.org and follow us on Twitter @InsideTrack and LinkedIn @InsideTrack.
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Gas expected to spike above $5 as experts forecast higher crude oil prices
Published: Jun. 7, 2022 at 12:08 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - You may want to budget a little more for that summer road trip.
As prices at gas pumps climb near $5 a gallon in most of the United States, the worst may still be to come.
Oil prices are the biggest component affecting gas prices, and Goldman Sachs is now forecasting crude oil will average $140 a barrel this summer.
Oil is currently about $120 a barrel.
It would mean that gas prices would spike even higher, in order to incentivize new production and discourage consumption.
Oil analysts expect the national average price of gas to rise above $5 a gallon in the next week or so.
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New Mortgage Brokerage Franchise Now Serving the Garden State
FAIR LAWN, N.J., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Motto Mortgage, an innovative mortgage brokerage franchise focused on transparency and compliance, has a new office in New Jersey. Motto Mortgage Sunrise is now open in Fair Lawn and serving all markets throughout the Garden State.
Motto Mortgage Sunrise is a customer-first, full-service mortgage brokerage established by Daniel DeMola, who also serves as the mortgage loan originator for the office. DeMola has more than 10 years' experience in the personal lines insurance and service industry which has positioned him to know what it takes to fulfill his client's needs regarding professional customer service and support during all transactions.
"Motto Mortgage Sunrise offers an alternative to the traditional/retail mortgage bankers currently operating in New Jersey," said Daniel DeMola. "We provide the scope, scale and support of a large retail lender, while offering the flexibility, personal relationship, and exceptional service of a local mortgage broker."
Daniel takes great satisfaction in helping homeowners achieve the "American dream" of homeownership and his energetic, fun-filled personality makes the mortgage process as seamless and enjoyable as possible. When he's not at the office, Daniel enjoys spending quality time with his family who reside on Erskine Lake in Ringwood, traveling, golfing, and participating in a variety of outdoor activities.
Loan originators in the Motto Mortgage network have access to competitive loans from various wholesale lenders, and work hard to give homebuyers choices – because no loan is one-size-fits-all. A loan originator with Motto Mortgage Sunrise can be reached at 908-451-8134. A digital mortgage experience is available for borrowers who would prefer to conduct business remotely.
Each Motto Mortgage franchise is independently owned, operated and licensed.
Motto Mortgage Sunrise (OFFICE NMLS # 2327839) is a locally owned and operated full-service mortgage brokerage serving all of New Jersey, located at 14-25 Plaza Rd Ste N2-1 Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. To learn more, please visit www.mottomortgagesunrise.com or call 908-451-8134
Daniel DeMola: NMLS: 2295278
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Market entry advances integrated strategy across Mediterranean, strengthens Digital Realty's market leadership throughout the region
AUSTIN, Texas, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, and Mivne Real Estate (K.D.) (TASE: MVNE), announced today the formation of a joint venture, entry into the Israeli market, and the planned development of a multi-tenant data center campus in Israel.
Digital Realty's position as the leading provider of digital infrastructure capacity in the broader Mediterranean region, including presence in Athens, Barcelona and Marseille, will be further enhanced by this new location. The joint venture, which will operate under the brand name Digital Realty Mivne, will serve as a strategic partnership of Digital Realty with Mivne, a market leading real estate developer, owner and operator that has developed many large-scale projects across Israel and has an extensive land bank.
Approximately half of the world's population resides within a 3,000-mile radius of the center of the Mediterranean. Telegeography[1] notes that international bandwidth in the Middle East has seen over 30% compound annual growth since 2016, representing an overall increase in transmission capacity to the region of almost 200%. Israel is emerging as an alternative cable interconnect route between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, and the new campus will be located at a key intersection along the global internet highway across the Mediterranean region, connecting Europe to the west and Asia, the Middle East and eastern Africa to the east. This new route enhances the availability and resilience of international subsea cable systems. The first subsea cable systems to traverse Israel terrestrially have already been announced and further systems are anticipated.
Israel is also a global center for technology innovation and is regarded as the seventh most innovative country in the world[2], with the highest percentage of GDP spent on research and development and the highest venture capital (VC) investment per capita[3], with over 500 multi-national companies (MNCs) from 35 countries undertaking innovation in Israel. In addition, the four largest cloud service providers have all announced that they will be building cloud infrastructure in Israel. All of these macro trends are driving significant demand for digital infrastructure throughout Israel.
Digital Realty Mivne expects to develop a multi-tenant data center campus in Petah Tikvah, the primary connectivity hub in Israel. The data center campus will support the development of up to 20 megawatts (MW) of installed IT load. Delivery of the initial phase is anticipated in 2023, subject to customer demand.
"Today's collaboration marks the beginning of a new chapter for Digital Realty's operations, customers and partners in the Middle East. We expect this partnership to further accelerate our growth while enhancing our ability to support our customers' digital transformation across the globe," said Digital Realty Chief Executive Officer A. William Stein. "This partnership represents consistent execution towards new market entries. We are also gratified to partner with Mivne, leveraging its extensive experience as a local investor and operator. This announcement advances our strategy of developing strategic and highly connected, network dense data centers to strengthen and diversify Digital Realty's portfolio and expand our product mix and global footprint."
David Zvida, Chief Executive Officer of Mivne, added, "Entering the field of data centers is a strategic growth engine for Mivne. Due to Mivne's large and strategic land bank and its extensive geographical distribution across Israel, the joint venture will be able to develop strategically located, purpose-built data centers. This strategic partnership with a leading international operator such as Digital Realty, which has proven operating capabilities and extensive relationships with international customers and suppliers, will enable us to gain leadership in the Israeli data center market."
Additional Resources
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- Interxion expands Mediterranean presence with development of new colocation and connectivity hub in Barcelona
- Marseille – the Gateway to emerging markets with access to 14 major subsea cables
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About Digital Realty
Digital Realty supports the world's leading enterprises and service providers by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company's global data center platform, provides customers a trusted foundation and proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx™) solution methodology for scaling digital business and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty's global data center footprint gives customers access to the connected communities that matter to them with 290+ facilities in 50 metros across 26 countries on six continents. For more information, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Mivne
Mivne Real Estate (K.D.) Ltd. engages in the initiation, purchase, construction, rental, and management of buildings intended for office, high-tech, industrial, logistics, and commercial needs, and also operates in the field of residential real estate development. Mivne owns about 1.9 million square meters of income-yielding assets and about 780,000 square meters of land reserves. The geographical distribution, the number of tenants and their diversity are a valuable advantage which contribute to the Mivne's resilience.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially, including statements related to the Israeli market, development plans in Israel, our expectations regarding the joint venture's development plans and operations in Israel, the company's strategy and expected growth in digital transformation and customer demand. For a list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports and filings by the company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
[1] https://www2.telegeography.com/hubfs/assets/Ebooks/state-of-the-network-2021.pdf
[2] Bloomberg Innovation Index, February 2021
[3] The State of Innovation, PWC Israel, April 2019
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TSX-V: MKO; OTCQX: MAKOF
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Mako Mining Corp. (TSX-V: MKO) (OTCQX: MAKOF) ("Mako" or the "Company") is pleased to report additional results from its recent definition and expansion drilling program at the Las Conchitas area on its wholly-owned San Albino-Murra property. The Las Conchitas area is located immediately south of the San Albino Mine which is currently in commercial production, and north of the historical El Golfo Mine located within the contiguous El Jicaro Concession.
Currently, the Company has five of its seven diamond drill rigs in the Las Conchitas area, which is subdivided into three primary areas: Las Conchitas North ("LC-N"), Las Conchitas Central ("LC-C") and Las Conchitas South ("LC-S"). Each of these areas host multiple, subparallel, northeast-southwest striking, gently dipping, gold bearing veins interpreted to be orogenic in nature. To date, a total of 63,136 meters (m) have been completed in 610 diamond drill holes within the entire Las Conchitas area.
Highlights of the recent drilling at Las Conchitas:
- Cruz Grande ("CG")
- 25.81 g/t Au and 45.4 g/t Ag over 1.1m (1.0m ETW)
- 20.17 g/t of Au and 16.5 g/t Ag over 1.2m (1.0m ETW)
- 12.88 g/t of Au and 18.0 g/t Ag over 3.1m (2.7m ETW)
- 10.98 g/t Au and 27.0 g/t Ag over 2.0m (1.7m ETW)
- 10.40 g/t Au and 16.1 g/t Ag over 0.9m (ETW)
Akiba Leisman, CEO of Mako states that "at Las Conchitas – Central, hitting 15.3 g/t Au over 6.7 meters ETW, less than 70 meters from surface is a great result for the Company. More importantly, this is showing continuity, with similar grades and widths over significant strike and dip extensions from this hole. LC-C is still a relatively untested area of Las Conchitas, but it is shaping up to be yet another high grade and open-pittable target across our 188 square kilometer land package. Additional results at Las Conchitas are showing continuity along strike and down dip, and will be important as Mako continues the process of updating our resource in Q1 2023 to include all of these areas within Las Conchitas which were not included in any previous resource estimate."
Recent drilling at LC-C has confirmed the continuity of areas previously interpreted as separate zones (Cruz Grande and Mina Bonanza), and has significantly increased the potential for open pittable mineralization (see press release dated August 18, 2022). Drill hole LC22-818 intersected a 7.2m wide mineralized interval (6.7m ETW), at 15.36 g/t Au and 16.0 g/t Ag, 69.2m below surface (see table below and Figure 3 - Cross Section B-B'). The interval contains two mineralized quartz veins grading 35.85 g/t Au and 30.8 g/t Ag over 2.0m (1.9m ETW) and 25.80 g/t Au and 35.6 g/t Ag over 1.4m (1.3m ETW) respectively, separated by mineralized country rock (see table below). This drill hole confirmed an 82m down dip extension of the near surface mineralization encountered in hole CG18-24, which intersected an interval of 23.63 g/t Au and 25.1 g/t Ag over 5.7m (4.3m ETW), 20.4m below surface and 56m from drill hole CG18-25, which intersected 11.31 g/t Au and 12.2 g/t Ag, over 4.2m (3.7m ETW), 36.6m below surface (see press release dated December 8, 2018). Additional holes are planned to test the potential strike and dip extension of this zone.
Las Conchitas – North
2022 drilling at LC-N has outlined multiple stacked mineralized zones, including the recently identified Mina Francisco mineralization, which comprises two separate veins. To date, a total of 15,600 meters (m) in the 2022 drilling campaign have been completed in 106 drill holes at the LC-N area. The objective of the drilling presented in this press release was to test mineralization amenable to both open pit and underground mining methods.
Two drill rigs are testing the extension of the Mina Francisco structure. At the north slope of San Pablo hill (see drill plan), drill hole LC22-721 intersected 25.81 g/t Au and 45.4 g/t Ag over 1.1m (1.0m ETW), 179m from surface. Drill hole LC22-723 intersected 20.17 g/t Au and 16.5 g/t Ag over 1.2m (1.0m ETW), 174m below surface (see table below and Cross Section A-A'). Drill hole LC22-549, collared at the south slope and 191m along strike from drill hole LC22-723 (described above), intersected the Mina Francisco structure at 147.5m below surface (results pending). This hole also intersected 12.88 g/t Au and 18.0 g/t Ag over 3.1m (2.7m ETW), 55m below surface, currently interpreted as a new zone, San Pablo 2 ("SP2").
The objective of the current drilling at LC-S is to extend previously identified mineralized structures both along strike and dip. Several drill holes were designed to test the extension of the Mango zone intersected by drill hole LC19-101 grading 19.55 g/t Au and 40.6 g/t Ag over 1.2m (see press release dated August 19, 2019). Drill hole LC22-475 intersected 10.98 g/t Au and 27.0 g/t Ag over 2.0m (1.7m ETW), including 20.80 g/t Au and 49.9 g/t Ag over 1.0m, approximately 39m southwest by strike from the intercept of drill hole LC19-101 and situated 33m from surface. This drill hole confirmed down dip extension for a total of 195.4m and indicates that mineralization is open to the SW. Drill hole LC22-465 tested the northeast extension of the Mango zone and intersected 10.40 g/t Au and 16.1 g/t Ag over 0.90m (ETW), 76m below surface, successfully extending the zone along strike for additional 68m.
Drill core was continuously sampled from inception to termination of the entire drill hole. Sample intervals were typically one meter with a minimum sample width of 50 cm. Drill core diameter was HQ (6.35 centimeters). Geologic and geotechnical data was captured into a digital database, core was photographed, then one-half split of the core was collected for analysis and one-half was retained in the core library.
Samples were kept in a secured logging and storage facility until such time that they were delivered to the Managua facilities of Bureau Veritas and pulps were sent to the Bureau Veritas laboratory in Vancouver for analysis. Gold was analyzed by standard fire assay fusion, 30-gram aliquot, AAS finish. Samples returning over 10.0 g/t gold are analyzed utilizing standard Fire Assay-Gravimetric method. The Company follows industry standards in its QA&QC procedures. Control samples consisting of duplicates, standards, and blanks were inserted into the sample stream at a ratio of 1 control sample per every 10 samples. Analytical results of control samples confirmed reliability of the assay data. No top cut has been applied to the reported assay results.
John M. Kowalchuk, P.Geo, a geologist and qualified person (as defined under NI 43-101) has read and approved the technical information contained in this press release. Mr. Kowalchuk is a senior geologist and a consultant to the Company.
On behalf of the Board,
Akiba Leisman
Chief Executive Officer
Mako Mining Corp. is a publicly listed gold mining, development and exploration company. The Company operates the high-grade San Albino gold mine in Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua, which ranks as one of the highest-grade open pit gold mines globally. Mako's primary objective is to operate San Albino profitably and fund exploration of prospective targets on its district-scale land package.
Statements contained herein that are not historical fact are considered "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information is based on management's current expectations, beliefs and assumptions, and includes, without limitation: the objectives of the drilling campaign; the plan to continue drilling the Las Conchitas area with five of the seven diamond drill rigs on site with the objective of further expansion of the mineralized structures in all three areas in preparation for a maiden resource by Q1 2023; the expectation of additional discoveries; and that the Company meets its object of operating San Albino profitably while continuing to fund exploration of prospective targets. Such forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking information, including, without limitation, the risk that additional satisfactory exploration results will not be obtained; the risk that the Company will not release additional exploration results on the timeline expected; the risk that additional discoveries will not continue; that exploration results will not translate into the discovery of an economically viable deposit; risks and uncertainties relating to political risks involving the Company's exploration and development of mineral properties interests; the inherent uncertainty of cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expense; commodity price fluctuations, the inability or failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company's public filings at www.sedar.com. Forward-looking information contained herein is based on management's best judgment as of the date hereof, based on information currently available and is included for the purposes of providing investors with the Company's plans and expectations at the Las Conchitas area, and may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Coupled with FedRAMP authorization last year, ID.me now holds the "Triple Crown" of security certifications.
MCLEAN, Va., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ID.me, the secure digital identity network with more than 90 million members, announced today it has completed SOC 2 Type II and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Certification, meeting international standards for managing information security while using tools that sufficiently safeguard user data.
These new security certifications follow ID.me meeting the security requirements and achieving authorization for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), a U.S. government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services.
"With this full stack of certifications, we have now earned the Triple Crown for data security," said Blake Hall, ID.me co-founder and CEO. "ID.me is fully committed to safeguarding the information we are entrusted by our customers to handle, and these acknowledgements demonstrate we are more than capable of doing so. This announcement will strengthen customer confidence and open doors for future opportunities for our company."
The ISO 27001 Certification is given to a company that meets the international standard for managing information security, and SOC 2 Type II represents the operational effectiveness of the security program and safeguards for user data. ID.me received both certifications from an independent auditor. In June 2021, ID.me achieved FedRAMP Moderate Authority to Operate (ATO), which confirmed ID.me met the rigorous FedRAMP security requirements.
These certifications demonstrate the stated commitment of ID.me to provide secure identity proofing, authentication, and group affiliation verification for government and businesses across sectors. To learn more, visit https://www.id.me/security.
About ID.me
The ID.me secure digital identity network has over 90 million users with over 125,000 new people joining on average daily (May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022), as well as partnerships with 30 states, 10 federal agencies, and over 500 name-brand retailers. The company provides identity proofing, authentication and group affiliation verification for organizations across sectors. The company's technology meets the federal standards for consumer authentication and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 conformant credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me's Identity Gateway also has a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate Authority to Operate (ATO). ID.me is the only provider with video chat and is committed to "No Identity Left Behind" to enable all people to have a secure digital identity. To learn more, visit https://www.ID.me
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Rod Watson Joins Industry Leaders in Pacaso Agent Collective
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacaso, the leading technology-enabled real estate marketplace that helps people buy and co-own a luxury second home, announces today its partnership with Aston Rose Sports + Entertainment, the first ultra-luxury national real estate firm devoted to finding homes for professional athletes, entertainers and high-net worth individuals, and Co-Founder Rod Watson. The partnership introduces co-ownership, the most sustainable and modern way to buy and own a second home, to Aston Rose's influential network of athletes and entertainment professionals in 40 global luxury second home destinations in which Pacaso currently operates.
Aston Rose is a sports and entertainment based luxury real estate firm co-founded by former professional athletes Rod Watson, Lisa Leslie, Tomi Rose and Rob Hite. Rod Watson has helped some of the world's most notable sports and entertainment professionals find luxury real estate worldwide including De'Aaron Fox, Zach Randolph, Melo Ball and Money Bag Yo. Watson is the latest member to join the Pacaso Agent Collective (PAC), a curated group of industry leaders and culture shifters committed to the belief that co-ownership is the future of second home real estate.
"Pacaso's innovative co-ownership model is perfect for Aston Rose clients with busy lifestyles and for those seeking simplicity. We handle not only details like maintenance and property management but also provide the luxury of flexibility, as our technology allows owners the ability to easily and equitably schedule time at their home, visit when works for them, and not worry about it when they're not there," said Vice President of Industry Relations Marnie Blanco.
Pacaso partners closely with all interested real estate agents and brokerages to help clients buy, sell, and own a second home. Real estate agents representing buyers who purchase a share of a Pacaso earn a 3% referral commission, along with the opportunity to earn equity rewards. PAC members have the opportunity to earn additional equity rewards. Pacaso manages the entire process, from scheduling a home tour and answering client questions, to managing inspections, escrow, title, and reporting.
"Our brokerage was created with the goal of reinventing the luxury real estate industry and Pacaso is doing that to the second home market. Pacaso is changing the game when it comes to second home ownership by eliminating many costs and hassles that come with owning and managing a whole second home." said Rod Watson, co-founder and advisor at Aston Rose. "Our clients in the sports and entertainment industries have demanding schedules with limited time off, but when off-season hits they want to spend it relaxing, recharging and with their families. Pacaso allows them to do just that and we're excited to advise them on the innovative co-ownership model that is likely to be a better investment and option for their vibrant and busy lifestyles."
The real estate industry is embracing co-ownership as Real Estate Standards Organization and its members defined co-ownership as a property type. Pacaso was recently named a finalist in the Most Innovative Company Category in the annual Inman Innovator Award and the Inman Golden I Award in the category of Best Luxury Standout.
Real estate agents who are interested in learning more about the co-ownership category and how they can work with Pacaso can visit pacaso.com/agents.
Pacaso® is a technology-enabled marketplace that modernizes real estate co-ownership to make owning a second home possible and enjoyable for more people. Pacaso curates luxury listings with premium amenities and high-end contemporary interior design, offers ⅛ to ½ ownership with integrated financing, and, after purchase, professionally manages the home and supports seamless resale. Co-founded by Austin Allison and Spencer Rascoff in 2020, Pacaso operates in top second home destinations around the world. Pacaso has been certified as a Great Place to Work and is recognized as one of Glassdoor's 2022 Best Places to Work.
For more information about Pacaso and to view luxury second home listings, visit www.pacaso.com or download the Pacaso app for Android or iPhone. You can also follow Pacaso on social media @PacasoHomes on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube or @Pacaso_Homes on TikTok.
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Grandmother, mother charged in 4-year-old’s fatal alcohol poisoning, police say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - Authorities with the Baton Rouge Police Department say they are investigating the death of a 4-year-old, after claims that her family forced her to drink alcohol.
WAFB reports officers were dispatched to a home in Baton Rouge after reports of an unresponsive toddler.
Police say the 4-year-old girl died at the scene.
While investigating, detectives say they learned the victim’s grandmother forced her to drink a bottle of whiskey while the mother watched.
According to police, the toddler’s BAC was .680.
An autopsy conducted by the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office found the child’s cause of death was acute alcohol poisoning.
The toddler’s death has been ruled a homicide.
The victim’s grandmother, Roxanne Record, 53 along with the victim’s mother, Kadjah Record, 28 were arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
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LOCAL NEWS LIVE: At least 10 dead in mass shooting at Buffalo supermarket
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — At least 10 people were killed Saturday afternoon in a shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.
Details on the number of additional people shot at the Tops Friendly Market and their conditions weren’t immediately available. Buffalo police said earlier Saturday afternoon that the alleged shooter, who was not identified, was in custody.
The two officials were not permitted to speak publicly on the matter and did so on the condition of anonymity.
Police officials and a spokesperson for the supermarket chain did not immediately respond to messages from the AP seeking comment.
The gunman entered the supermarket with a rifle and opened fire, one of the officials said. Investigators believe the man may have been livestreaming the shooting and were looking into whether he had posted a manifesto online, the official said.
The official cautioned the investigation was in its preliminary stages and that authorities hadn’t yet discerned a clear motive, but were investigating whether the shooting was racially motivated.
The supermarket is in a predominately Black neighborhood, about 3 miles (5 kilometers) north of downtown Buffalo. The surrounding area is primarily residential, with a Family Dollar store and fire station near the store.
Witnesses reported the gunman was wearing military-style clothing and body armor, one of the officials said
Braedyn Kephart and Shane Hill, both 20, pulled into the parking lot just as the shooter was exiting. They described him as a white male in his late teens or early twenties sporting full camo, a black helmet and what appeared to be a rifle.
“He was standing there with the gun to his chin. We were like what the heck is going on? Why does this kid have a gun to his face?” Kephart said. He dropped to his knees. “He ripped off his helmet, dropped his gun, and was tackled by the police.”
Police closed off the block, lined by spectators, and yellow police taped surrounded the full parking lot. Mayor Byron Brown and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz were at the scene late Saturday afternoon, gathered in a parking lot across the street from the Tops store and expected to address the media.
Gov. Kathy Hochul tweeted that she was “closely monitoring the shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo,” her hometown. She said state officials have offered help to local authorities. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office said on social media that it ordered all available personnel to assist Buffalo police.
The shooting came little more than a year after a March 2021 attack at a King Soopers grocery in Boulder, Colorado, that killed 10 people. Investigators have not released any information about why they believe the man charged in that attack targeted the supermarket.
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Associated Press reporter Eric Tucker in Washington contributed to this report. Balsamo reported from Washington and Collins reported from Hartford, Connecticut.
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Experts weigh in on how edible experiences, viral food and mission-based products are having big culinary moments right now and show no signs of slowing down
AUSTIN, Minn., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's no surprise that consumer preferences about food shifted widely during the past two years as people reprioritized what mattered most to them. Some cemented new food routines, while others strengthened their resolve to use brands that align with their core values. Fortune 500 global branded food company Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) tapped the company's innovation and insights experts to provide culinary insights that are driving today's food trends.
"Hormel Foods has seen dramatic changes in people's eating habits, culinary interests and where they find information about food," said Heather Vossler, director of innovation and consumer insights at Hormel Foods. "We know that consumers expect more from their purchases than just simple nourishment. They desire food products that taste great, create memorable experiences, make their lives easier and support their values, in addition to creating and convenient solutions that help them adapt to their ever-changing lives and routines."
Current trends include:
- The Edible Experience: Food can be a passport to see the world and enjoy new experiences. With the time for travel and experiences lost over the past two years, consumers are demanding more from their food and have a real desire to discover new things and connect with others. With home still being the cooking hub for many, people look for foods that provide new and entertaining experiences, restaurant-quality taste or cultural touchpoints.
Try it: HERDEZ® brand sauces and salsas, COLUMBUS® Craft Meats Perfect Charcuterie Bite, PLANTERS® sweet & spicy peanuts - Viral Food: 2021 marked the emergence of TikTok as a go-to spot for happening food culture. Blink-and-you-miss-it trends and cooking techniques show no signs of slowing down as consumers look to experience familiar foods in new ways.
Try it: JENNIE-O® turkey sausage and egg muffin, HORMEL® MARY KITCHEN® hash in a waffle maker - New Routines & Rituals: As people settle into their new normal, they are experimenting with different ways to cook and new products to buy that accommodate these lifestyle changes. While home cooking remains popular, most no longer have time for the weekend-long baking projects that were popular a year ago. Consumers are seeking hacks and shortcuts to save time, but they don't want to sacrifice quality in the process. Eating is still a special moment in the day that gives people a break from life's stresses.
Try it: WHOLLY® Diced Avocado, HORMEL® Cup N' Crisp pepperoni, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® microwave ready bacon - Business with Purpose: Consumers continue to seek out brands that support their personal values and positively impact employees, communities, animals and the environment. Transparency and showing measurable change will become even more critical in gaining trust. Reimagined products with cleaner, more nutritious or more plant-based ingredients will continue to increase in popularity.
Try it: APPLEGATE NATURALS® DO GOOD DOG™ Uncured Beef Hot Dog, JUSTIN'S® Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups - Nurturing Wellness: More than ever before, consumers are looking to food to make them feel well – physically, mentally and emotionally. This will become more and more individualized as people seek out the right blend of foods that work for their personal wellness journey. Whether it's wanting more protein or less sugar, wanting to increase their energy levels or enhance their mood, people are moving past the one-size-fits-all eating habits in favor of an individualized approach with products that support their personal goals.
Try it: SKIPPY® peanut butter blended with plant protein, HAPPY LITTLE PLANTS® brand - Sustainability: Consumers have high expectations for brands to do the right thing when it comes to good stewardship of environmental resources. Most people now consider sustainability an important factor when making a purchase decision. In fact, consumers go even further in suggesting that they will make repeat purchases from those companies and brands that people deem to be doing good for the planet.
Hormel Foods is committed to continuous improvement and has set 20 qualitative and quantitative goals to achieve by the end of 2030 to make the world a better place. For more information, visit Hormel Foods 20 By 30 Challenge.
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $11 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the "Global 2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list by 3BL Media 13 times, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Ebix, Inc. ("Ebix" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: EBIX). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Ebix and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On June 16, 2022, Hindenburg Research published a report entitled "Ebix: This House of 'Cards' Seems To Have a Glaring Fake Revenue Problem" (the "Hindenburg Report"). The Hindenburg Report asserted, among other things, that "[i]n February 2021, Ebix's auditor, RSM, resigned because Ebix wouldn't provide evidence regarding 'unusual transactions related to the Company's gift card business in India'"; that "corporate records reveal that the unusual transactions seem to have accelerated since the auditor's resignation"; that Ebix appeared to have misrepresented the existence and/or sales of its EbixCash retail distribution network; and that "virtually ever claimed feature" of the Company's app "didn't work". The Hindenburg Report stated that "[w]e think a substantial portion of EbixCash's gift card revenue is non-existent."
On this news, EbixCash's stock price fell $8.81 per share, or 37.65%, to close at $14.59 per share on June 16, 2022.
The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomerantzlaw.com.
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Pomerantz LLP
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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Explore the history, meaning and significance of the Juneteenth holiday at Broward County Library's upcoming Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom, a free online event scheduled for Saturday, June 11th from 1 to 2:30PM.
This free online event features an afternoon of dynamic speakers, including the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee, who spearheaded the movement to make Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday:
- Dr. Brenna Wynn Greer, associate professor of history at Wellesley College, examines the history and significance of Juneteenth, the oldest-known celebration honoring the official end of slavery in the United States, in the event's first presentation, "Why Juneteenth Matters."
- Adrian Miller, soul food scholar, James Beard Award-winner, attorney and certified barbecue judge discusses the history of African American barbecue culture detailed in his book Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue.
- Alice Faye Duncan, National Board Educator and children's book author (Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free; Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop) will speak about the life and contributions of Opal Lee.
- Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," retired educator, counselor and activist, was instrumental in Juneteenth becoming an official holiday and was present at the Presidential signing. In recognition of her actions, 33 members of Congress nominated Lee for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. Hear Lee's story in her own words and be inspired by her courage, wisdom and perseverance in the face of challenges.
In addition to the four speakers listed above, there will be a poetry reading by special guest Bobby R. Henry, Sr., publisher of The Westside Gazette.
"We are excited for this opportunity to invite everyone to join us in this special Juneteenth celebration," says Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs. "It is an honor to host our esteemed guest speakers, including Ms. Lee, for this extraordinary online event."
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom is free and open to the public. Please visit Broward County Library's Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom webpage for details.
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STOCKHOLM, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bactiguard today entered an agreement to initiate a global development partnership with Dentsply Sirona in the dental field, a new application area for the Bactiguard technology.
The initial development phase, which is expected to last approximately one year, can generate USD 0.9 million in development and milestone related revenues for Bactiguard. Thereafter, the partnership can evolve into a license agreement, with conditional milestone-related payments of USD1.1 million linked to regulatory approvals. In line with Bactiguard's current licensing agreements, the agreement with Dentsply Sirona would also generate royalties on sales revenue following commercialization.
"We are very excited and proud of the collaboration with a champion in the dental field. About a month ago we expanded our license partnership in orthopedics and we are already entering the dental field, another of our six focus areas", says Anders Göransson, CEO.
"The new deal is a gateway to the growing dental market, and we are confident that Bactiguard's unique technology will create great added value. Given that the dental market is of great strategic interest to us, we already have other types of products in the pipeline that will contribute to increased patient safety and better infection prevention", says Carl Johan Fredin, Chief Licensing Officer.
The development agreement initially addresses a segment of the dental treatment market that according to Clarivate, Millennium Research Group inc was valued at 1.2 billion USD in 2020.
This information is information that Bactiguard Holding AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out below 2022-04-08, at 15.58.
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BERLIN (AP) — BioNTech, which teamed with Pfizer to develop a powerful COVID-19 vaccine, has reported higher revenue and net profit in the first half of the year and expects demand to grow as it releases updated vaccines to target new omicron strains.
The German pharmaceutical company said Monday that revenue hit about 9.57 billion euros ($9.76 billion) in the first six months of 2022, up from nearly 7.36 billion euros in the same period a year earlier. But revenue dropped to about 3.2 billion euros in the second quarter from 5.31 billion euros in April through June of last year.
BioNTech said the dynamic nature of the pandemic has led to changes in orders and revenue but that it expects a strong end to the year. It said it plans to release revamped vaccines tailored to the latest omicron variants as early as October, which could lead to a fall booster campaign.
“With our initiatives around variant-adapted COVID-19 vaccine candidates, we expect an uptake in demand in our key markets in the fourth quarter of 2022, subject to regulatory approval,” Jens Holstein, chief financial officer of BioNTech, said in a press release.
Moderna, another major COVID-19 vaccine producer, also is working on updated versions of its shots to release this fall.
BioNTech expects to report revenue of 13 billion to 17 billion euros from COVID-19 vaccines this year.
The German company’s net profit also was higher for the first half of the year compared with the same period of 2021 — 5.37 billion euros vs. 3.92 billion euros — and lower for the second quarter — 1.67 billion euros vs. 2.79 billion euros.
For partner Pfizer, sales of COVID-19 vaccine and treatment in the second quarter propelled the pharmaceutical giant to the largest quarterly sales in its history. It said last month that it earned $9.9 billion from April through June. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/biontech-reports-strong-first-half-expects-demand-to-grow/ | 2022-08-09T10:26:19Z |
Creators' Legal Announces Listing Partnership with App Sumo
OAKLAND, Calif., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creators' Legal announced today a listing partnership with App Sumo, a leading product discovery site.
App Sumo will host a discounted subscription for App Sumo users of the Creators' Legal platform. The placement of Creators' Legal on App Sumo coincides with Creators' Legal recent release of their third version of the product. The listing will go live on June 17, 2022.
The newest version of Creators' Legal includes a contract editor to allow creators the freedom to fully edit their contracts. It also includes the ability to add company logos in the contract. These new features are a step towards Creators' Legal shift to provide a fully integrated legal platform for independent production companies as well as independent creators.
"We are very happy to be on the App Sumo platform, it is a well-known brand in software and product discovery". Said Eric Farber, the Founder, and CEO of Creators' Legal.
Creators' Legal is the first and only DIY legal platform built for the Creator Economy. With close to 50 million people in the United States earning a living off content creation Creators' Legal is quickly becoming the tool of choice for the community.
Creators' Legal has over 170 contracts in more than 10 Creator categories including filmmakers, musicians, NFT creators, Podcasters, Web Series, Digital Creators, and more. The products are available on a per-use basis or through subscription. Creators' Legal boasts close to 1000 creators using the platform for their creative legal contracts. There is also an educational 2 program for students and faculty of creative schools and programs. All can be found at www.CreatorsLegal.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Olivia Harrison, widow of Beatle George Harrison and a philanthropist and film producer, has a few words of her own to share.
She has written 20 original poems about her late husband for the book “Came the Lightening,” which comes out June 21. “Came the Lightening” also will include photographs and images of mementos and will have an introduction by Martin Scorsese, who directed a 2011 documentary about George Harrison.
“Olivia evokes the most fleeting gestures and instants, plucked from the flow of time and memory and felt through her choice of words and the overall rhythm,” Scorsese writes. “She might have done an oral history or a memoir. Instead, she composed a work of poetic autobiography.”
Olivia Arias met George Harrison in the mid-1970s while she worked in the marketing department of A&M Records, which distributed Harrison’s Dark Horse label. They married in 1978, a month after the birth of their son, Dhani. George Harrison died of cancer, at age 58, in 2001. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/olivia-harrison-writes-poems-about-late-george-harrison/ | 2022-04-21T21:48:19Z |
Firm to serve as subconsultant to Walsh Federal LLC in design of the team's second F-35B aircraft maintenance hangar project at the installation
PITTSBURGH, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that the firm has been selected as part of the design-build team delivering a new F-35B aircraft maintenance hangar at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina. The firm is serving as a subconsultant to Walsh Federal LLC and the project marks the team's second F-35 maintenance hangar project at the installation. This project includes the design and construction of a two-story low-rise two squadron module Type 1 maintenance hangar for the F-35B Lightning II aircraft, including a high bay space, crew and equipment space and administrative space. Michael Baker will provide design services through April 2023 and construction administration support through 2025.
"Michael Baker has a legacy of service to the U.S. federal government dating back to 1940 and our work on this project, in conjunction with our partners at Walsh Federal LLC, represents our latest effort in supporting the U.S. military's stateside and global missions," said John Alberghini, P.E., National Market Lead – Navy at Michael Baker International. "With the addition of this aircraft maintenance hangar to the installation, MCAS Cherry Point continues their progress in transitioning to the 5th generation capability F-35B Lightning II aircraft and securing U.S. air supremacy moving into the coming decades."
The hangar's special design and construction features will include aircraft maintenance workstations, hangar workstation kiosks, alarm systems, communication connections at aircraft parking locations, seismic construction, hazardous material storage areas, explosive material storage areas, sound attenuation and vaults. The project also will also include taxiway remarking and the renovation of existing aircraft parking aprons to provide electrical grounding, workstation kiosks and sunshades. Other primary facilities will include an aircraft parking apron and cybersecurity features, and the project will also include a parking structure for approximately 1,700 vehicles.
Michael Baker's services for this design-build project include design management and execution of interior design, structural, mechanical/plumbing, and electrical engineering; telecommunication and security system design; fire protection engineering and life safety analysis; sustainability; cybersecurity and anti-terrorism/force protection compliance; as well as site/civil and landscape architecture. The project complies with UFC 1-200-02 High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements with third-party certification for GBCI Guiding Principles Assessment.
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with Practices that encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design, civil engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, construction and program management and design-build project delivery. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to commercial clients, all branches of the military and federal, state and municipal governments, providing comprehensive services and solutions. Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation and engineered models, Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality. The firm's more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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Marianna Wright, a rising sophomore at Monroe High School and running for the Ruff Riders, won the national championship in the girls (15-16) 400-meter hurdles with a time of personal-best 59.88 seconds.
Marianna Wright, a rising sophomore at Monroe High School and running for the Ruff Riders, won the national championship in the girls (15-16) 400-meter hurdles with a time of personal-best 59.88 seconds.
The Ruff Riders Track Club of Albany is headed back to southwest Georgia this week after competing in the USA Track and Field Junior Olympics in Hornet Stadium on the campus of the Sacramento State University and they are bringing a national champion back to Albany.
Marianna Wright, a rising sophomore at Monroe High School and running for the Ruff Riders, won the national championship in the girls (15-16) 400-meter hurdles with a time of 59.88 seconds, a personal best and just ahead of Sydney Nettles of Atlanta's Quicksilver Track Club. Wright's time was almost two full seconds ahead of her qualifying time in Wednesday's preliminary race where she earned the top seed in the finals — again just ahead of Nettles. Earlier this year, Wright won the Class AAAA state championship in the girls 300-meter hurdles as a freshman.
"I am just overwhelmed with joy," Wright said as she traveled back toward Albany. "I am so grateful for the opportunity to compete on the national stage once again."
The Ruff Riders, led by coach Paul Jones, left Albany last week with a small caravan driving to Sacramento with 17 competitors. While Wright was the only one to win the gold, there were a few other notable finishes.
The 400 relay team of Nijah Lewis, Madeline Cooper, Jurdyn Johnson and Wright won their preliminary heat and finished fourth in the finals for the 15-16 age group. A team from Houston, TX won the title less than a second ahead of the Albany girls. The (15-16 girls) 1,600 relay team of Eve Craig, Sessen Mehari, Jurdyn Johnson, and Wright finished fifth with that same Houston team taking the win again. The 1,600 team of Zhalay Wilson, Madisyn Goddard, Sanaa Stanton, and Taelyn Phillips (13-14 girls) won their first heat and then finished fourth with a Lakewood California team taking the title.
Sarah Head, a rising senior at Lee County High School, finished fourth in the women's (17-18) 800-meter run and Benjamin Wright, a rising freshman at Monroe finished 24th in the boys 400-meter dash.
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ORLANDO, Fla., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today announced that Michelle "Chelle" F. Adams will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer effective today.
Ms. Adams served as the Chief Financial Officer of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas where she was responsible for oversight of the company's day-to-day external and internal accounting and reporting functions, driving business transformation and process improvement across the organization, and playing a key role in the successful sale of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas last month. Prior to joining The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Adams was the Partner-in-charge of the Hospitality and Gaming Industry Group at RubinBrown LLP and a Manager at Deloitte & Touche LLP.
"We are thrilled to have Chelle join our leadership team. Chelle brings strong finance experience and a long and successful track record as a leader in the leisure and hospitality industries," said Marc Swanson, Chief Executive Officer of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.
"I am excited to join Marc, the senior leadership team, and the SeaWorld ambassadors in this executive role," said Adams. "I've been a fan and guest of the SeaWorld family of parks, and an admirer of the business, for many years. SeaWorld is an incredible company with an irreplaceable set of assets, an exceptionally high quality and resilient business model, and an extremely talented group of ambassadors. Together, we will work to continue to improve on our execution of the strategic plan to realize the full potential of this amazing company and significantly increase value for all stakeholders."
Adams continued, "I also want to express how proud I am to join an organization and team that is so committed to the highest standard of animal care and makes enormous and important contributions to conservation, animal rescue, research and education."
Adams replaces Elizabeth Castro Gulacsy, who previously announced her intention to retire from SeaWorld as CFO effective December 31, 2022, or upon the appointment of her successor, if earlier. Elizabeth will continue to remain with the Company for the next several months and then serve in a consulting capacity with the Company for an extended period to ensure a smooth transition.
"On behalf of the Board and the whole company, I want to sincerely thank Elizabeth for her invaluable contributions over the past ten years at SeaWorld," said Scott Ross, Chairman of the Board of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. "We are all grateful that the team will continue to benefit from Elizabeth's experience and support over the next several months as she helps transition her responsibilities."
Adams served as the Chief Financial Officer of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas since 2015. Prior to this role, she served as the Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller from May 2014 to May 2015 and the Chief Internal Auditor from August 2012 to April 2014.
Prior to her tenure at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Adams was with RubinBrown LLP from 2003 to 2012 serving as the Partner-in-charge of the Hospitality and Gaming Industry Group and the Partner-in-charge of Risk Services for the Business Advisory Services Group. She began her public accounting career at Deloitte & Touche in 1998, serving as a staff accountant for Assurance and Advisory Services and a Manager within the Enterprise Risk Services Group.
Adams is a Certified Public Accountant with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree from Truman State University.
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter, and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. The Company is one of the world's foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry, and veterinary care. The Company collectively cares for what it believes is one of the largest zoological collections in the world and has helped lead advances in the care of animals. The Company also rescues and rehabilitates marine and terrestrial animals that are ill, injured, orphaned, or abandoned, with the goal of returning them to the wild. The SeaWorld® rescue team has helped more than 40,000 animals in need over the Company's history. SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. owns or licenses a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld®, Busch Gardens®, Aquatica®, Sesame Place® and Sea Rescue®. Over its more than 60-year history, the Company has built a diversified portfolio of 12 destination and regional theme parks that are grouped in key markets across the United States, many of which showcase its one-of-a-kind zoological collection. The Company's theme parks feature a diverse array of rides, shows and other attractions with broad demographic appeal which deliver memorable experiences and a strong value proposition for its guests.
Copies of this and other news releases as well as additional information about SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. can be obtained online at www.seaworldentertainment.com. Shareholders and prospective investors can also register to automatically receive the Company's press releases, SEC filings and other notices by e-mail by registering at that website.
In addition to historical information, this press release contains statements relating to future results (including certain projections and business trends) that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. The Company generally uses the words such as "might," "will," "may," "should," "estimates," "expects," "continues," "contemplates," "anticipates," "projects," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "intends," "believes," "forecasts," "future," "guidance," "targeted," "goal" and variations of such words or similar expressions in this press release and any attachment to identify forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical facts included in this press release, including statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, expectations, beliefs, business strategies, future events, business conditions, results of operations, financial position, business outlook, earnings guidance, business trends and other information are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based upon current expectations, estimates and projections, and various assumptions, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond management's control. All expectations, beliefs, estimates and projections are expressed in good faith and the Company believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that management's expectations, beliefs, estimates and projections will result or be achieved and actual results may vary materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors, many of which are beyond management's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including among others: COVID-19 or any related mutations and its impact on the Company's business and the economy in general; failure to hire and/or retain employees; factors beyond the Company's control adversely affecting attendance and guest spending at its theme parks, including, but not limited to, weather, natural disasters, foreign exchange rates, consumer confidence, the potential spread of travel-related health concerns including pandemics and epidemics, travel related concerns, and governmental actions; complex federal and state regulations governing the treatment of animals, which can change, and claims and lawsuits by activist groups before government regulators and in the courts; activist and other third-party groups and/or media can pressure governmental agencies, vendors, partners, and/or regulators, bring action in the courts or create negative publicity about us; incidents or adverse publicity concerning the Company's theme parks, the theme park industry and/or zoological facilities; a decline in discretionary consumer spending or consumer confidence; risks affecting the States of Florida, California and Virginia which generate a significant portion of the Company's revenues such as natural disasters, closures due to pandemics, severe weather and travel-related disruptions or incidents; seasonal fluctuations in operating results, inability to compete effectively in the highly competitive theme park industry; interactions between animals and the Company's employees and its guests at attractions at its theme parks, animal exposure to infectious disease; high fixed cost structure of theme park operations; changing consumer tastes and preferences; cyber security risks and failure to maintain the integrity of internal or guest data; technology interruptions or failures that impair access to the Company's websites and/or information technology systems; increased labor costs, including wage increases, and employee health and welfare benefits; inability to grow the business or fund theme park capital expenditures, inability to realize the benefits of developments, restructurings, acquisitions or other strategic initiatives, and the impact of the costs associated with such activities; inability to remediate an identified material weakness on a timely basis; adverse litigation judgments or settlements; inability to protect the Company's intellectual property or the infringement on intellectual property rights of others; the loss of licenses and permits required to exhibit animals or the violation of laws and regulations; unionization activities and/or labor disputes; inability to maintain certain commercial licenses; restrictions in its debt agreements limiting flexibility in operating the business; inability to retain the Company's current credit ratings; the Company's leverage; inadequate insurance coverage; inability to purchase or contract with third party manufacturers for rides and attractions or construction delays; environmental regulations, expenditures and liabilities; suspension or termination of any of the Company's business licenses, including by legislation at federal, state or local levels; delays, restrictions or inability to obtain or maintain permits; financial distress of strategic partners or other counterparties; tariffs or other trade restrictions; actions of activist stockholders; the ability of Hill Path Capital LP and its affiliates to significantly influence its decisions; the policies of the U.S. President and his administration or any change to tax laws; changes in the method for determining LIBOR and the potential replacement of LIBOR may affect its cost of capital; mandates related to COVID-19 vaccinations for employees; changes or declines in its stock price, as well as the risk that securities analysts could downgrade the Company's stock or its sector; risks associated with the Company's capital allocation plans and share repurchases, including the risk that its share repurchase program could increase volatility and fail to enhance stockholder value and other risks, uncertainties and factors set forth in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recently available Annual Report on Form 10-K, as such risks, uncertainties and factors may be updated in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Although the Company believes that these statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it cannot guarantee future results and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's opinions only as of the date of this press release. There can be no assurance that (i) the Company has correctly measured or identified all of the factors affecting its business or the extent of these factors' likely impact, (ii) the available information with respect to these factors on which such analysis is based is complete or accurate, (iii) such analysis is correct or (iv) the Company's strategy, which is based in part on this analysis, will be successful. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events or circumstances that occur after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise. Readers are advised to review the Company's filings with the SEC (which are available from the SEC's EDGAR database at www.sec.gov and via the Company's website at www.seaworldinvestors.com).
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I had the privilege to go to a practice round Monday at Augusta National for the upcoming Masters golf tournament, which starts Thursday. For golf fans, the grounds at the course at Augusta are holy grounds. They were formed by golf god Bobby Jones beginning in 1930 and opened in 1933. They have stood the test of time. Every hole is a masterpiece of perfect golf contours and exploding cascades of blooming azaleas and a host of other flowers.
The course is a rolling, steep, winding course, much more inclined, and declined, than television can possibly portray. I can barely walk the full course without calling 911. If I somehow managed a way to obtain the right to play the course, I would refuse to bring a scorecard lest I bring forth eternal embarrassment to my entire family and friends.
The club is entirely private. Not private like pay $10,000, join and pay membership dues. Rather, private like unless we invite you to join, don’t ask. Some of the richest people in the country can’t join. They have not been asked. The club is so rich it needed extra parking space for the tournament so they just bought out the entire neighborhood beside them, bulldozed all the houses and created a very fine parking lot. They bought part of the neighboring golf course’s land because they needed more room and then redid their course for them. They needed a tunnel under the road and rebuilt the road with the tunnel, a major throughway in the city.
They are rich and they are powerful. Put it this way: If I had to choose between crossing Putin or the Masters, I’ll try Putin. So powerful are they that they have a rule that no one entering these hallowed grounds can have a cellphone with them. I repeat, no cellphones allowed. It was like falling back in time to 1995. People actually were watching the golfers hit shots instead of pointing their cameras at the golfer while they tried also to be in the picture.
Folks were, believe it or not, talking to each other instead of facing downward looking at the next YouTube video. I was shocked. I had no idea they had this much power. I would believe it if you told me the Masters could make a car that runs on air alone, but requiring people to be without their phones for hours and having them comply, no way. But, I witnessed it.
I almost sent a video of it all back home, except I did not have a phone to video it all. I am now left with — oh, my God, I don’t know if I can say it out loud — only my memories. Yes I can’t show all my friends every detail of the event I went to but actually missed because I was too busy taking photos to show everyone all the details of everything that was going on.
I’m not sure this ban can stand over time. I know many a teenager who would rather be sentenced to straight jail time than go somewhere without their phone. I know a good many adults in the same boat. When the average person dies, their phone will be full of pictures and videos of places they visited but never really saw. Events they attended but never really enjoyed. So I thank the Masters for forcing me and thousands of others to be an actual human being for a day. Take in the sights without staging every sequence. Stop and smell the azalea, even if they don’t really smell.
I’m home now and videoing my dog asleep on the bed. This video is better than the 123 other ones I have of him sleeping on the bed. Next, a few picture of my food in case I’m found dead someone will know my last meal. But at least I have Monday stored away where only I can see it. Thanks again to the Masters. Next year, see if you can also ban fat men with T-shirts that don’t cover their belly. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/t-gamble-if-there-are-no-cellphone-photos-does-the-masters-actually-exist/article_e77fa51e-b5a9-11ec-b733-f3b338e5962e.html | 2022-04-06T23:01:15Z |
CANTON, Ohio (WJW) – A former teacher said he is making more money as a Walmart professional.
Seth Goshorn taught for nearly six years, including at an elementary school in Canton, Ohio, before deciding to change careers. It’s a decision he said that led to an increase in pay by about $20,000 after factoring in bonuses.
Dressed in his new Walmart uniform, Goshorn recorded a TikTok video acknowledging the dramatic pay gap. He said the video unexpectedly went viral.
“I didn’t think it would be this good. I might get a couple hundred likes, so just the fact that it blew up and I’ve only been on it for like a year,” said Goshorn. “It was really cool to see just the power of the internet.”
Goshorn, who has a degree in early childhood education, is now working as a “Walmart coach” on the management track. More than one month into his new job, he said the transition was smooth.
“Last year I made about $43K teaching, so not anything terrible, but it also still left a lot to be desired,” said Goshorn.
He said he loved his time as a teacher and made lifelong friendships with families. However, he was searching for a job that would better fit his financial needs while planning an upcoming wedding with his fiancée.
Goshorn said working at Walmart provides professional growth without requiring a second degree.
“My degree doesn’t exactly translate but the skills that a lot of teachers have and the leadership ability teachers have does correlate to a lot of companies,” he said. “So, find a company that’s willing to train you for a position that might pay better.”
Goshorn does not discourage anyone from becoming a teacher and said educators need additional support through increased salaries.
“Even though they’re scheduled for 40 hours, they’re working a lot more than that, whether it’s teaching, grading after school,” said Goshorn. “I coached football and track so those were other things on the weekends. I did summer school. We don’t have all the time off that they think.”
According to data referred to by the Ohio Department of Education, the median teacher assignment salary statewide is $64,427. Salaries can vary widely depending on which county and what school district a teacher works in.
Goshorn said he hopes his story serves as a teaching moment about the power of the career pivot and the importance of supporting teachers.
“I’m going to be a lifelong teacher,” he said. “That will always be a part of my life, whether it’s at Walmart or on social media.” | https://cw33.com/news/former-teacher-says-he-earns-higher-pay-as-walmart-professional/ | 2022-07-21T18:57:49Z |
(NewsNation) — Updated COVID-19 boosters are now available to target the dominant omicron variant. As the latest vaccine rolls out, White House officials are hinting at the next phase of protection: annual COVID-19 shots.
“In the absence of a dramatically different variant, we likely are moving toward a path with a vaccination cadence similar to that of the annual influenza vaccine, with annual updated Covid-19 shots matched to the currently circulating strains for most of the population,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said at a White House news briefing Tuesday.
However, Dr. Monica Gandhi says an annual COVID-19 shot might not be necessary.
She says the following signs are good news:
- We have not had a new variant since Nov. 26, 2021.
- Hospitalizations are staying low.
- Older people are more at risk for a severe breakthrough infection. Europe and the United Kingdom are recommending booster shots for older people.
“I’m not sure if we’re jumping the gun by saying … we need annual booster shots or everyone does. I think older people are going to need them,” Gandhi said.
Gandhi also encouraged people to wait six months after an infection, or a previous booster, to get the new booster shot.
“I would suggest that people look at the data. You do have to space out boosters, or your last infection to have a good response from the booster. So I would recommend six months since your last infection,” Gandhi said. “Say you got omicron in May … Wait until November, or your last booster, because if you give it too soon, you actually abrogate some of your immune response.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines, meaning completing a primary series and receiving the most recent booster recommended for them.
“Vaccine recommendations are based on your age, the vaccine you first received, and time since last dose,” the CDC states. “People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised have different recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines.”
To determine when or if you can get one or more boosters, the CDC has provided a tool to help you decide. The agency says the tool is not meant to be used to diagnose or treat the virus, only to make a decision about getting COVID-19 vaccinations. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/doctor-wait-6-months-after-infection-before-new-booster/ | 2022-09-07T19:56:53Z |
STOCKHOLM, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medivir AB (NASDAQ Stockholm: MVIR) today announces that the company will present at the Erik Penser Bank Company Day on August 24, 2022. CEO Jens Lindberg will present the company and its plan for the ongoing clinical study with fostroxacitabine bralpamide (fostrox).
The presentation will be available after the meeting on Medivirs website; www.medivir.com.
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Medivir in brief
Medivir develops innovative drugs with a focus on cancer where the unmet medical needs are high. The drug candidates are directed toward indication areas where available therapies are limited or missing and there are great opportunities to offer significant improvements to patients. Medivir is focusing on the development of fostroxacitabine bralpamide (MIV-818), a pro-drug designed to selectively treat liver cancer cells and to minimize side effects. Collaborations and partnerships are important parts of Medivir's business model, and the drug development is conducted either by Medivir or in partnership. Birinapant, a SMAC mimetic, is exclusively outlicensed to IGM Biosciences (Nasdaq: IGMS) to be developed in combination with IGM-antibodies for the treatment of solid tumors. Medivir's share (ticker: MVIR) is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm's Small Cap list. www.medivir.com.
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Cutting-edge technology delivers complete visibility and high-quality experience with collaboration, streaming, and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications from anywhere
WALTHAM, Mass., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exoprise, a leading provider of Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) solutions, today announced the latest release of its Service Watch Desktop (SWD) platform that enables IT teams to successfully identify problems and predict performance degradation with enterprise collaboration apps such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx, and Google Meet regardless of where employees work.
In the era of the modern Internet and Covid, there is a high demand for uninterrupted audio/video collaboration services. Enterprises have complex network topologies further complicated by hybrid requirements, so when problems occur with SaaS, UCaaS, VoIP, audio, video, etc. -- there are visibility gaps in addressing them. Exoprise closes those gaps with a 'Better Together' synthetics and RUM solution so IT teams can predict emerging problems with poor audio-video quality and help understand why they are happening. Through a combined integrated analysis approach, businesses can significantly reduce MTTR and overall troubleshooting time.
"Companies have come to rely on collaboration platforms such as Teams and Zoom. A positive digital experience with these services increases end-user productivity and efficiency for everyone," said Exoprise CEO Jason Lieblich. "However, in a rapidly changing complex environment, IT operations teams need to be able to quickly diagnose whether VoIP problems are occurring with the application, client, network infrastructure, or device layer. At Exoprise, we believe that the answer to achieving complete visibility and a great digital experience lies in our deep streaming and connected network tracing -- which comes with our new intelligent and context-sensitive Service Watch Desktop RUM solution. "
Highlights of the new release include:
- UDP Tracing Metrics and Collaboration Performance Telemetry – The cornerstone feature of this release is the connection-less network telemetry collection in Exoprise Service Watch Desktop. Monitor low-level UDP connections and dependencies from endpoint devices when users engage with streaming and collaboration apps in any network. Track availability and performance of network applications down to the Wi-Fi, gateway, and ISP level.
- Proactively Detect Jitter, Packet Loss, Latency for Audio/Video Conversations – Businesses utilizing virtual communications such as live video conferencing, broadcast, or multitask network transmission will benefit from proactive telemetry. In its latest version, Service Watch Desktop captures and analyzes end-to-end latency, jitter, response time, and QoE for network applications that utilize UDP streaming protocols such as Zoom, WebEx, and Teams.
- Hop-by-hop Diagnosis for Streaming Apps (Only We Can!) – As networks get more complex, support teams find it challenging to pinpoint network issues and optimize routing. Service Watch Desktop solution visualizes hop-by-hop packet flow from any endpoint, whether based in home or a corporate LAN.
- Predict Streaming and Networking Issues Before They Happen – Digital experience is becoming business-critical for everyone. Exoprise Service Watch Desktop gathers network and application telemetry data from a variety of sources. On top of that, the platform applies its observability, monitoring, and crowd-sourced collective intelligence to predict user experience problems before they occur and alert network teams accordingly.
- Stronger 'Better Together' Value with Synthetics and RUM – By reorienting Service Watch Desktop for today's hybrid workforce, Exoprise is the only vendor in the space that combines synthetic transactions with real user monitoring capabilities. Data correlation from both techniques helps IT pinpoint and resolve VoIP and streaming service issues rapidly and accurately across any domain.
Read more in the latest Exoprise whitepaper about the combination of Real User Monitoring and Synthetics to ensure the best digital employee experience for Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx and other VoIP apps: Better Together: Combine Real User Monitoring with Synthetics
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Recall issued for ‘Blue’s Clues’ riding toy after children suffer facial injuries
(Gray News) - Huffy Corp. has issued a recall for thousands of its ride-on toys after multiple children have reported being injured while using the toy.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 28,550 “Blue’s Clues” foot-to-floor ride-on toys are included in the recall, as the item can tip forward when a child is riding it, posing fall and injury hazards to children.
The company has received reports of 19 children falling forward while riding the toy, resulting in 18 facial injuries.
According to the recall, the ride-on toy is made with plush light blue fabric with spots and is in the shape of the “Blue’s Clues” cartoon dog character. The toy is intended for children 1 ½ to 3 years old.
Consumers were advised to take the recalled ride-on toy away from their children immediately and to stop using it.
The agency said the Huffy Corporation could be contacted at 800-872-2453 for a free kit with instructions to install a new stop bar on the ride-on toy.
The model number included in the recall is 55061 with date codes 15221, 15921, 19921, 21021, 22321, 23721, 26821, 28821 and 29421. The date code and model number are on the label located under the body of the product near the sound unit and battery door.
The recall notice said the toy was sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide from August 2021 through July 2022 for about $40.
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South African firm says it may close its COVID vaccine plant
By ANDREW MELDRUM and MARIA CHENG
Associated Press
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The first factory to produce COVID-19 vaccines in Africa has announced that it has not received enough orders and is planning to stop production within a few weeks, in what a senior World Health Organization official described as a “failure” in efforts to achieve vaccine equity. South Africa’s Aspen Pharmacare said that it cannot let its large-scale sterile manufacturing facilities sit idle and will return to making anesthetics. At the outset of the COVID pandemic, the company shifted its production and achieved capacity to produce more than 200 million doses annually of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/12/south-african-firm-says-it-may-close-its-covid-vaccine-plant/ | 2022-05-12T15:58:52Z |
CINCINNATI, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As preparations begin for the 2022 – 23 school year, school transportation leader First Student launches "School Starts with YOU!," a new hiring initiative to recruit school bus drivers who want to make a difference in children's lives.
Candidates who are committed to safety and customer service and who have a genuine, caring attitude toward children can learn more and apply online at workatfirst.com.
"Bus drivers play a critical role in supporting a child's education from the very start," said First Student CEO and President John Kenning. "Not only do they enable students and their families to access the safest transportation option to and from school, but they also are important caretakers who set the tone for a successful school day."
First Student provides paid training, including rigorous classroom and behind-the-wheel training for new drivers, as well as continuous training throughout the year. First Student offers competitive wages; an inclusive and diverse working environment; and a flexible, set schedule with nights, weekends and holidays off. It is an ideal job for stay-at-home parents and retirees.
In addition to traditional benefits, being a driver for First Student comes with a unique reward – the connections that occur when caring for children. "This is more than a job; it is a calling. We consistently hear from our drivers that they look forward to interacting with the students on their school bus each day and watching them grow," said Kenning.
First Student is the largest provider of school transportation in North America. The company partners with school districts in 38 US states and seven Canadian provinces to provide unmatched care and the safest ride to and from school for millions of students and their families.
As a leading school transportation solutions provider in North America, First Student strives to provide the best start and finish to every school day. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry's strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services, including full-service transportation and management, special-needs transportation, route optimization, and scheduling, maintenance, and charter services with a fleet of about 40,000 buses. For more information, visit firststudentinc.com.
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Custom stent was designed and developed by Gareth Morgan, MD, interventional cardiologist at Children's Hospital Colorado, in conjunction with NuMed for Children, and implanted in father of two
AURORA, Colo., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) is the first hospital in the world to implant the newly FDA-approved G-Armor Stent. Although the stent is designed to be used in the smallest of patients, it was first implanted in a Colorado father of two. The stent was developed by interventional cardiologist, Gareth Morgan, MD, who oversees the Interventional Congenital Cardiology program at Children's Colorado in conjunction with NuMed for Children.
Unlike many other stents, the G-Armor is hand-manufactured with considerable capacity for expansion and minimal shortening during implantation. The result is a stent that can be dilated to accommodate a patient's natural growth, potentially reducing the need for additional stent implantation – a key benefit to growing pediatric patients. The high expansion range also provides cardiac interventionalists the ability to treat a broader range of patients.
"I am proud to have led the development of the first custom stent approved by the FDA in a decade to treat congenital heart disease," says Morgan, who is also an associate professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. "This new stent, in combination with our unmatched imaging technologies, removes significant surgical uncertainties, and is expected to result in improved outcomes for patients of all ages."
The first patient was Randy Welch, who was told as a child that the small hole in his heart would close. But as a new dad working at the National Institutes of Health in Maryland, Welch learned the hole had expanded significantly and was causing his heart to pump extremely hard, which could ultimately result in heart failure. After moving back to Colorado and seeking cardiology care, Welch was quickly referred to Joseph Kay, MD, program director for the Children's Colorado / UCHealth Adult Congenital Heart Disease program. This unique program on the Anschutz Medical Campus specializes in treating adults, like Welch, who were born with congenital heart defects.
Welch's two options were either open heart surgery or implanting this new stent in the Children's Colorado heart catheterization lab. With a second child on the way, Welch wanted the procedure with the lowest risk and quickest recovery time. Working with his colleague Jenny Zablah, MD, who leads the innovative interventional imaging team, Dr. Morgan created a 3D model of Welch's heart and determined that Welch was a good candidate for the new stent.
Like many young adults with congenital heart disease, Dr. Kay and Dr. Morgan deemed that Welch's procedure and recovery would be best managed by the congenital cardiac team at Children's Colorado to take advantage of the hospital's high-end imaging technologies, virtual-reality planning and the extensive experience of the entire catheterization lab team.
"Working in the medical field, I understood I needed to repair my heart, but I kept putting it off. The thought of having open-heart surgery with two babies at home wasn't very appealing," said Welch. "But Dr. Morgan and Dr. Kay explained how left untreated, I could go into heart failure or have a stroke. The new stent was a perfect option for me."
Six months after surgery, Randy is feeling good, his heart looks great and his future is bright.
ABOUT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO
Children's Hospital Colorado is one of the nation's leading and most expansive nonprofit pediatric healthcare systems with a mission to improve the health of children through patient care, education, research and advocacy. Founded in 1908 and recognized as a top 10 children's hospital by U.S. News & World Report, Children's Colorado has established itself as a pioneer in the discovery of innovative and groundbreaking treatments that are shaping the future of pediatric healthcare worldwide. Children's Colorado offers a full spectrum of family-centered care at its urgent, emergency and specialty care locations throughout Colorado, including an academic medical center on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, hospitals in Colorado Springs, Highlands Ranch and Broomfield, and outreach clinics across the region. For more information, visit www.childrenscolorado.org or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Children's Hospital Colorado complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
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SYDNEY, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health analytics pioneer, Prospection has announced a unique global data access agreement with leading Japanese medical data company Medical Data Vision Co., Ltd. (MDV) to accelerate healthcare analytics globally.
The agreement, covering the world's second largest pharmaceutical market, will provide global pharmaceutical companies and researchers access to comprehensive and longitudinal data covering more than 40 million people in Japan at more than 470 hospitals.
Combining predictive analytics and machine learning with real-world healthcare data, Prospection's agreement with MDV will provide pharmaceutical companies across the world with unique access to patient diagnostic and medication data from hospitals across Japan, unlocking potential to assess an unlimited number of treatment programs in the region.
The agreement also enables access to patient history and prefecture level data, allowing analysis of disease progression, disease outcomes and the mapping of disease courses to provide evidence on areas where development can address unmet needs. When distilled further, this creates an opportunity to assess patient data on a regional level to find geographical areas where patients or health centres require additional support for specific disease and conditions.
Prospection's access to Japan's most comprehensive medical data sets is a significant milestone for the company. Prospection currently provides real-time access to longitudinal patient data across 15 regions globally including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, USA and the UK. The company's latest announcement with Medical Data Vision will build on this work, providing Prospection with access to one of Japan's largest healthcare databases.
Global Healthcare Benefits
According to academic research,* only 60% of healthcare is in line with evidence-based guidelines, with the remaining 40% being classed as wasteful, low value or in some cases harmful. Through the analysis of the longitudinal history of hundreds of millions of patients, Prospection's database can help the healthcare industry to assess the use, value and outcomes of treatments to find that 40% and identify how it can be optimised.
By enabling pharmaceutical companies and health researchers across the globe to better understand the full cycle of health conditions and disease journeys, this data will allow global life science companies to:
1. Collect patient and market insights
Through the analysis of specific health conditions and patient journeys, pharmaceutical companies can determine where, when and how to invest their resources and how to position their brand within the Japanese pharmaceutical market while forecasting supply chain, and developing models for market access.
2. Find patients and develop tactical plans
Life science companies can utilise the data to identify where patients with the highest disease burden for their treatment offerings are being treated geographically. Companies can then deploy their regional in-field teams with the right messages to support clinicians to help these patients requiring treatment.
3. Publish data
Access to one of the most comprehensive Japanese medical data sets also creates an opportunity to add to the clinical body of evidence for health conditions to help inform a better understanding of specific diseases.
4. Receive decision support
Provide healthcare providers with trigger events to assist with targeted education when it is needed most, supporting clinician at point of care with the patient.
Kaoru Sato, Country Manager, Prospection, Japan, said:
"We are delighted to announce our latest agreement with Medical Data Vision. This partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes and marks a significant milestone in Prospection's mission to deliver real community benefits to patients across the globe.
"As one of the largest pharmaceutical markets in the world, Japan has incredibly rich datasets. Working with Medical Data Vision gives us the opportunity to access a dataset of approximately 40 million patients, creating a unique opportunity to use advanced analytic tools to accelerate precision medicine to enable the right patient to receive the right treatment at the right time in their journey.
"The outcomes of this partnership will play a key role in understanding the full cycle of patient health conditions and disease journeys in areas including immuno-oncology, immune disorders, cardiovascular and metabolic conditions allowing researchers and pharmaceutical companies globally to better understand the different patient characteristics, treatments and respective outcomes."
Eric Chung, CEO and Co-founder, Prospection said:
"We are very excited to be working with MDV in our latest data access agreement. Combining MDV's large and comprehensive dataset with Prospections global reach and extensive expertise working with datasets across the world will not only allow MNC pharmaceutical companies to work with patient data from Japan, but will also open a broader understanding of different health conditions across the world. This agreement brings us one step closer to enhancing precision medicine to find the 40% of patients that can be optimised."
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* BMC Medicine : The three numbers you need to know about healthcare: the 60-30-10 Challenge
About Prospection
Prospection is a pioneer in health data analytics technology. We are on a mission to make advancements to precision medicine through real world evidence, with an aim to put the right patient on the right treatment at the right time. Applying advanced ML algorithms to real-world data we unearth health journey and treatment insights by analysing longitudinal data for hundreds of millions of patients to see how drug treatments are used after the clinical trial. Delivering actionable real-world evidence that enables better outcomes for patients, across the world.
Prospection is guided by credentialled experts and innovative leaders within their respective fields. Globally, we work with over 15 large health data sets (Claims, EMR, Registry & Commercial), applying our expertise to examine health patterns. Working with government and researchers through to our core client base in the pharma/biopharmaceutical industry, we have delivered insights across more than 90 therapeutic indications. Including rare and complex diseases such as oncology, immuno-oncology, virology, metabolic conditions, respiratory and cardiovascular disease. Prospection is backed by investors including Ellerston, Horizons Ventures and Main Sequence, and commercially with CRO Novotech.
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About Medical Data Vision (MDV)
MDV is an accumulation of anonymously processed data with secondary usage permission from medical institutions. The actual number of patients in the "hospital data" centered on the acute phase is 40.42 million (counted at the end of July 2022). In addition, by holding data from the health insurance association, data on the recovery period and chronic period has been enhanced, and in addition to information by hospital/clinic, it has become possible to track information on transfer destinations. "Health insurance data" was 7.84 million people (same).
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, announced that Matthew Rabinowitz, co-founder and Executive Chairman of Natera, together with his family's trust, have recently acquired a total of 470,000 shares of Natera stock through the purchase of additional shares on the open market and from the exercise of stock options.
"I am consistently impressed by Natera and its mission, and I am confident that our current initiatives will continue to positively transform women's health, oncology and transplant," said Dr. Rabinowitz. "Natera has established a track record of doing what we set out to do. Our ambitious strategic and technology goals are yielding exceptional results and I am excited by the launches to come. Since we believe the investment is so compelling, over the last two months, my family trust and I have spent over $10 million to increase our ownership in the company."
As previously announced, Natera's executive leaders and non-employee directors have elected to take 100% equity compensation for the remainder of 2022. In addition, in March 2022, Roelof Botha, lead independent director of Natera's board of directors and partner at Sequoia Capital, invested $5 million to purchase shares of Natera's stock on the open market.
About Natera
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. We aim to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health, and inform earlier, more targeted interventions that help lead to longer, healthier lives. Natera's tests are validated by more than 100 peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate high accuracy. Natera operates ISO 13485-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in Austin, Texas and San Carlos, California. For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not a representation that the plans, estimates, or expectations contained in such forward-looking statements will be achieved. These forward-looking statements represent expectations as of the date of this press release, and Natera disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including: Natera faces numerous uncertainties and challenges in achieving its financial projections and goals; Natera's quarterly results and stock price may fluctuate from period to period; Natera's estimates of market opportunity and forecasts of market growth may prove to be inaccurate; Natera may be unable to compete successfully with existing or future products or services offered by its competitors; Natera may be unable to develop and successfully commercialize new products; and Natera's existing and any new products may not meet the expectations of patients, providers and payers. Additional risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in "Risk Factors" in Natera's recent filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and in other filings Natera makes with the SEC from time to time. These documents are available at www.investor.natera.com and www.sec.gov.
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Investor Relations: Mike Brophy, CFO, Natera, Inc., 510-826-2350
Media: Kate Stabrawa, Communications, Natera, Inc., pr@natera.com
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The Aurora Highlands and Harmony masterplans get paired homes with designer details
AURORA, Colo., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond American Homes of Colorado, Inc., a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), is pleased to announce the grand opening of Phase 2 at Urban Collection at The Aurora Highlands and also nearby Urban Collection at Harmony. These new additions to the Aurora masterplans bring paired two-story floor plans with open main-floor layouts for entertaining.
Grand Opening Events
Prospective homebuyers and area agents are invited to attend grand opening events at these new communities.
Urban Collection at The Aurora Highlands (RichmondAmerican.com/UCAuroraHighlandsGO)
Saturday, August 20, 12 to 3 p.m., enjoy complimentary lunch from Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs, tours of the brand-new paired Boston and Chicago model homes and a prize drawing. While you're there, explore the neighborhood's master-planned amenities, including a community garden, parks and playgrounds.
The community is located at 24145 E. 41st Avenue in Aurora. An RSVP is required to attend; please call 303.791.8330. Visit RichmondAmerican.com for more information about this must-see community. (RichmondAmerican.com/UCAuroraHighlands)
Urban Collection at Harmony (RichmondAmerican.com/UCHarmonyGO)
Visit between 12 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 27 to tour the brand-new, fully furnished Boston and Chicago model homes and to enjoy complimentary lunch and a prize drawing. Be sure to check out the masterplan's community center, parks and trails!
The event will be held at 27481 E. Maple Avenue in Aurora. Call 303.680.3607 to RSVP or visit RichmondAmerican.com to learn more about this beautiful new neighborhood. (RichmondAmerican.com/UCHarmony)
More about Urban Collection™ plans at these communities:
- Beautiful paired homes from the low $400s
- 3 bedrooms and approx. 1,430 to 1,470 sq. ft.
- Easy access to E-470, I-70, Buckley SFB and DIA
- Close proximity to notable schools, shopping, dining and more
Personalization is among the many factors that set Richmond American apart from other leading homebuilders. Those who choose to build a new home from the ground up will have the opportunity to work with professional design consultants to select colors, textures, finishes and fixtures for their new living spaces—a complimentary service!
About M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.
Operating under the name Richmond American Homes, MDC's homebuilding subsidiaries have built more than 230,000 homes since 1977. Among the nation's largest homebuilders, MDC's subsidiary companies have operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington. Mortgage lending, plus insurance and title services are offered by the following MDC subsidiaries, respectively: HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company. M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDC." For more information, visit MDCHoldings.com.
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The Chinese metropolis of Wuhan has shut down a district of almost a million people after detecting four asymptomatic Covid cases, as the original epicenter of the pandemic takes no chances in preventing another outbreak under China's stringent zero-Covid policy.
Authorities in Wuhan's Jiangxia district, home to more than 970,000 people, announced Wednesday its main urban areas would enforce three days of "temporary control measures."
Entertainment venues -- including bars, cinemas and internet cafes -- small clinics and agricultural product marketplaces were closed; restaurant dining and large gatherings, from performances to conferences, were suspended; all places of worship were shut and religious activities banned; while tutoring institutions and tourist attractions halted operations, according to a government statement.
All public transport, from buses to subway services, were suspended, and residents were urged not to leave the district unless absolutely necessary.
Authorities also identified four high-risk neighborhoods where residents are banned from leaving their homes. A further four neighborhoods were designated as medium-risk, meaning residents cannot leave their compounds.
The measures were aimed to "further reduce the flow of people, lower the risk of cross-infection and achieve dynamic zero-Covid in the shortest time possible," the statement said.
The sweeping restrictions came shortly after Jiangxia district authorities announced the discovery of four asymptomatic infections late on Tuesday. Two were detected during regular testing drives, while the other two were found among their close contacts.
Wuhan, a transport and industrial hub in central China's Hubei province, imposed the world's first Covid lockdown in early 2020 to contain the rampaging coronavirus, after initially playing down the outbreak and silencing health workers who tried to sound alarms.
The stringent lockdown shuttered businesses and confined residents to their homes for more than two months. The paralyzing lockdown came at a huge personal cost to residents, but eventually succeeded in taming the virus.
Despite the initial mishandling, the Chinese government has heralded Wuhan as a success story in its fight against the pandemic. In August 2020, as much of the world grappled with Covid-19, Wuhan made international headlines when it held an electronic music festival in an open air water park, with thousands of people partying without any masks or social distancing measures in sight.
Meanwhile, the stringent measures of snap lockdown, mass testing and strict quarantine have been used by authorities across China to contain sporadic outbreaks, in what has become known as the zero-Covid strategy.
That approach had been mostly effective in curbing China's Covid flare-ups until this year, when the highly transmissible Omicron variant caused the country's largest outbreak since Wuhan.
The financial hub of Shanghai was placed under more than two months of bruising lockdown, sparking public outcry over widespread food shortages and delayed medical care for emergency patients. Cities and towns around the country have also been subject to varying degrees of restrictions as infections flare, with some border towns undergoing intermittent lockdowns for months on end.
The lockdowns have also wreaked extensive damage on the Chinese economy, plunging it into the slowest quarterly growth since the start of the pandemic.
As much of the world moved on from the pandemic, Chinese officials, including the country's leader Xi Jinping, have repeatedly vowed to stick to the zero-Covid policy, citing the low vaccination rate among the elderly.
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Bingham’s 3-run triple helps Arizona beat Arizona St. 8-6
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mac Bingham hit a three-run triple in the bottom of the eighth inning, Trevor Long pitched a scoreless top of the ninth and Arizona beat Arizona State 8-6 in an elimination game at the Pac-12 Tournament. No. 5 seed Arizona (37-22) plays Stanford in the semifinals. The Wildcats have to beat the top-seeded Cardinal twice to advance to the championship game. Bingham came up with two out and the bases loaded and hit a line-drive over the head of center fielder Joe Lampe to give Arizona an 8-6 lead. Ryan Campos had a two-RBI single in the top of the first and his double to right-center in the seventh gave Arizona State (26-32) a 6-5 lead. Joe Lampe went 3-for-5 with two doubles and three runs for the Sun Devils. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/27/binghams-3-run-triple-helps-arizona-beat-arizona-st-8-6/ | 2022-05-28T03:34:55Z |
CUPERTINO, Calif., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DURECT Corporation (Nasdaq: DRRX) today announced that it will report its first quarter 2022 financial results and host a conference call after the market close on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
About DURECT Corporation
DURECT is a biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the treatment of acute organ injury and chronic liver diseases by advancing novel and potentially lifesaving therapies based on its endogenous epigenetic regulator program. Larsucosterol (also known as DUR-928), DURECT's lead drug candidate, binds to and inhibits the activity of DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs), epigenetic enzymes which are elevated and associated with hypermethylation found in alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) patients. Larsucosterol is in clinical development for the potential treatment of AH, for which FDA has granted a Fast Track Designation; non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is also being explored. In addition, POSIMIR® (bupivacaine solution) for infiltration use, a non-opioid analgesic utilizing the innovative SABER® platform technology, is FDA-approved and has been exclusively licensed to Innocoll Pharmaceuticals for development and commercialization in the United States. For more information about DURECT, please visit www.durect.com and follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/DURECTCorp.
DURECT Forward-Looking Statement.
The statements in this press release regarding clinical development of larsucosterol (DUR-928) for potential treatment of AH, the potential to develop larsucosterol for NASH or other indications, the expected commercial launch of POSIMIR by Innocoll and potential future payments we may receive from Innocoll are forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks that the AHFIRM trial of larsucosterol in AH takes longer to conduct than anticipated due to COVID-19 or other factors, the risk that ongoing and future clinical trials of larsucosterol do not confirm the results from earlier clinical or pre-clinical trials, or do not demonstrate the safety or efficacy or the life-saving potential of larsucosterol in a statistically significant manner, risks that Innocoll may not commercialize POSIMIR successfully, if at all, and risks related to our ability to obtain capital to fund operations and expenses. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in DURECT's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed on May 5, 2022 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the heading "Risk Factors." The 10-Q and other public filings are available on our website www.durect.com under the "Investors" tab.
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Pro football investor pleads guilty in cryptocurrency scheme
NEW YORK (AP) — A businessman who was one of the early investors in a failed professional football league called the Alliance of American Football has pleaded guilty to charges accusing him in $600 million cryptocurrency scheme. Reginald Fowler was charged with bank fraud, wire fraud and other offenses that prosecutors say contributed to the AAF’s quick demise. The guilty plea on Monday comes at a time when other fledgling leagues are competing to loosen the NFL’s grip on pro football. Fowler’s lawyer credited him for taking “full responsibility” for the fraud. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/25/pro-football-investor-pleads-guilty-in-cryptocurrency-scheme/ | 2022-04-26T02:19:26Z |
Launch builds on 2020 program which marked first-in-the-US agreement with corporate partners to reduce business travel emissions through sustainable aviation fuels.
SEATTLE, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is taking the next step in advancing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as part of Alaska's Ever Green program for improvements in environmental sustainability. Today, Alaska launched a program to engage its corporate customers in the decarbonization journey through purchase of SAF credits and continued efforts to expand education and awareness about opportunities to improve the sustainability of business travel including through use of SAF. The program builds on a first-in-the-US program launched with Microsoft in 2020 to reduce corporate business travel emissions through corporate partnerships.
"Launching this program is another step toward our net zero goal and an important step to bringing SAF to scale," said Diana Birkett Rakow, senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability, Alaska Airlines. "While SAF is imperative to aviation's decarbonization journey, there are multiple barriers we must overcome to make SAF commercially-viable at scale. We believe these barriers are best addressed when we work together within the aviation community and across sectors. Our goals with this program are to support our customers' sustainability goals by providing SAF credits, to continue increasing awareness of the barriers and opportunities to advancing SAF, and to leverage the knowledge of this growing community to accelerate our collective progress."
The program launches with participation from Microsoft, Boeing and Washington State University (WSU). Microsoft has also committed to reducing the scope 3 emissions of their business travel with Alaska. Program participants will further deepen the experience with pilot book and claim systems and build upon those efforts to advance awareness and education on sustainable travel topics among all corporate customers.
"We are proud to build on our long-standing partnership with Alaska, along with other corporate and academic leaders like Microsoft and WSU, to help catalyze the scaling of sustainable aviation fuel," said Sheila Remes, vice president of environmental sustainability, Boeing. "We will need 700-1,000 times increase in the amount of SAF if we are to meet the industry's commitment to net zero by 2050 and partnerships and new ideas like these are critical to meeting that goal."
Alaska's program includes Boeing and WSU as aviation and academic value chain partners to share knowledge and advancements in sustainable business travel with corporate participants. Together, participants will collaborate to advance sustainability in business travel, increase education and awareness, and identify and act on opportunities for collective action.
"WSU has long been a national leader in climate and sustainability research, including in the development and adoption of SAF," said Kirk Schulz, president of WSU. "We look forward to supporting this coalition of forward-looking companies committed to decarbonizing air travel."
SAF is currently available in volumes amounting to less than one percent of total fuel use but is a safe, certified fuel that meets all jet fuel standards and can reduce carbon emissions by as much as 80% on a lifecycle basis. Through the program, Alaska intends to expand understanding of and action to address some of the key barriers to scaling SAF production such as feedstock accessibility, facilities, transportation and storage, pricing, engine infrastructure and demand from operations and customers. Additionally, participants may tackle other topics related to sustainability in travel.
Last year, Alaska announced its commitment and five-part roadmap to reduce the company's carbon emissions to net-zero by 2040, including SAF as the most significant opportunity to reduce carbon emissions over the next few decades. Additionally, Alaska set 2025 goals to improve its impact relative to carbon, waste, and water.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO).
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According to a filed complaint, MINISO Group Holding Limited issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants and other undisclosed related parties owned and controlled a much larger amount of MINISO stores than previously stated; (2) as a result, MINISO concealed its true costs; (3) the Company did not represent its true business model; (4) defendants, including the Company and its chairman, engaged in planned unusual and unclear transactions; (5) as a result of at least one of these transactions, the Company is at risk of breaching contracts with People's Republic of China authorities; (6) the Company would imminently and drastically drop its franchise fees; and (7) as a result, defendant's statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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Agents seize $7.8 million worth of liquid meth in drug bust operation
ATLANTA (WGCL/Gray News) - Authorities in Georgia say a tip helped them bust a multimillion-dollar meth lab this week.
According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the lab was equipped to manufacture crystal methamphetamine and was located in a horse stable.
WGCL reports agents began investigating after they were informed about suspicious activity at the property. They executed a search warrant and discovered an active methamphetamine conversion lab inside one of the buildings.
Agents with the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office said they recovered 255 gallons of liquid methamphetamine solution and 5 kilograms of finished crystal meth.
Officials said with the amount of liquid methamphetamine solution found, the lab was likely capable of producing more than 700 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, with a street value of at least $7.8 million.
According to authorities, 34-year-old Dustin Burgess and 30-year-old Uriel Mendoza were arrested and are facing several drug-related charges.
Due to the size of the lab, agents said they contacted the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Clan Lab Team to help collect evidence and dispose of hazardous materials.
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BERLIN (AP) — The European Space Agency released a trove of data Monday on almost 2 billion stars in the Milky Way, collected by its Gaia space observatory in an effort to create the most accurate and complete map of our galaxy.
Astronomers hope to use the data to understand better how stars are born and die, and how the Milky Way evolved over billions of years.
The new data includes new information such as the age, mass, temperature and chemical composition of stars. This can be used, for example, to determine which stars were born in another galaxy and then migrated to the Milky Way.
“This is an incredible gold mine for astronomy,” said Antonella Vallenari, who helped lead a consortium of 450 scientists and engineers who spent years turning the measurements collected by the space probe into usable data.
Gaia was also able to detect more than 100,000 starquakes, which the ESA likened to large tsunamis that ripple across stars. They appear to make the stars blink and allow scientists to deduce their density, interior rotation and inside temperature, astrophysicist Conny Aerts said.
Although it has only collected information on about 1% of the Milky Way’s stars, the Gaia mission is already providing the basis for around 1,600 scientific publications a year.
Project scientist Timo Prusti said the sheer number of stars observed makes it more likely that scientists will make very rare discoveries.
“You have to observe a lot of objects in order to get the needle in the haystack,” he said.
ESA chief Josef Aschbacher said having more data also allows astronomers to understand some of the forces at play in the galaxy, such as the way our own solar system is being thrown about inside the Milky Way.
“It is enabling things that would never be possible without this large number of data,” he said.
The Gaia data now being released also includes information on 800,000 binaries — stars that move in tandem with each other — as well as several new exoplanets, hundreds of thousands of asteroids in the solar system and millions of objects beyond our galaxy. | https://cw33.com/news/science-technology/ap-science/european-star-survey-reveals-celestial-treasure-trove/ | 2022-06-14T07:00:14Z |
Johnny Depp’s jealousy, substance abuse recounted by friends
(AP) - The trial for Johnny Depp’s libel suit against ex-wife Amber Heard returned to the themes of Depp’s jealousy and substance abuse Thursday.
Bruce Witkin, a musician who was friends with Depp for nearly 40 years, said the actor’s jealousy in romantic relationships was first on display decades ago.
“He can definitely have a jealous streak in him,” Witkin said during a video deposition recorded in February and played in court Thursday.
Depp demonstrated some of that jealousy during his relationship with Vanessa Paradis, his former partner of 14 years, “and a lot of it was in his head and not reality,” Witkin said.
Depp’s jealousy was also on display when he was with Heard and she was off filming a movie “or doing something that he couldn’t be around to see what was going on,” Witkin said. “I think he would work himself up.”
Witkin said he once saw bruises on Heard’s arm when he and Depp were working on a documentary about Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. And he saw Depp with a “fat lip” one time. But Witkin said he never saw Depp or Heard physically abuse each other.
Depp is suing Heard for libel in Virginia’s Fairfax County Circuit Court over a December 2018 op-ed she wrote in The Washington Post describing herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” His lawyers say he was defamed by the article even though it never mentioned his name. The trial is now in its fifth week.
Depp says he never struck Heard and that he was the victim of abuse inflicted by her. But Heard’s lawyers argue that Depp physically and sexually abused her. And they argue that the actor’s denials lack credibility because he frequently drank and used drugs to the point of blacking out and failing to remember anything he did.
Witkin said he tried to help Depp with his substance abuse and had set him up with a therapist.
“He’d say, ‘I’ll be all right. I’ll be all right.’ And well, you’re not all right,” Witkin said, recalling a conversation.
Depp’s sister, Christi Dembrowski, was always concerned with his well-being, both in terms of his substance abuse and generally, Witkin said.
“Everybody, I think, deep down inside was, but ... the people on the payroll won’t really say much. They’ll try but they don’t want to lose their job,” Witkin said. “I’m not saying they all fall into the category. But it’s a strange thing around people like him. Everybody wants something.”
Witkin said his friendship with Depp began to dissolve toward the end of 2017, when the actor started to pull away.
“He wrote me this weird text saying I stabbed him in the back and badmouthed him,” Witkin said. “And I’m like, ‘What are you talking about?’ And he wouldn’t explain it. And I pretty much haven’t seen him since 2018.”
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Another day another jackpot rolling on within the Texas Lottery as no one in the state of Texas won the $12.25 million Lotto Texas jackpot from Monday night’s drawing.
While no one won the big money, some smaller money was secured after two tickets matched five of the six winning numbers and chose the Extra! option to take their winnings to nearly $12,000. The lottery says seven tickets matched five of the six winning numbers to win $1,813 and two of those winners chose the Extra! option to take their winnings to $11,813.
The winning numbers from the Aug. 22 drawing were 3, 17, 25, 37, 39, and 50. “Tickets must be claimed no later than 180 days after the draw date,” the lottery said.
The next Lotto Texas drawing is set for Aug. 24 with a jackpot of $13 million which has a cash value of $8.37 million. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/money-money-money-texas-lottery-says-2-tickets-winning-nearly-12000-sold-in-state/ | 2022-08-24T00:14:59Z |
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BeatBox Beverages, The World's Tastiest Party Punch, is now the official punch of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Fruit Punch, Blue Razzberry, Mango & Pink Lemonade are available at select locations at Bryant-Denny Stadium. BeatBox will have year-round brand visibility and availability for spectators at both womens & mens sporting events.
This three-year partnership kicked off the Alabama Crimson Tide football season at the home opener last Saturday, September 3rd.
In addition to in-stadium activations, BeatBox will utilize media and broadcast integrations across digital, print, and radio campaigns to amplify the partnership with the Alabama Crimson Tide Sports Network.
"As we continue to expand our partnerships beyond major national music festivals, we are constantly searching for new and exciting ways to integrate our product responsibly by connecting fans and bringing people together. And what brings people together more than cheering for their favorite team while enjoying BeatBox? Our partnership with the Alabama Crimson Tide gives consumers another fun place to drink the world's tastiest party punch," says Zech Francis, VP of Global Marketing.
BeatBox Beverages, one of the fastest growing RTD brands of 2022, is currently available in more than 40,000 retail locations. The brand is the fastest growing alcoholic beverage brand on social media and has reached over 6 million customers at festivals and events to date in 2022.
"We could not be more excited to partner with the Alabama Crimson Tide for the upcoming football and athletics seasons. BeatBox has deeply invested in its consumers through an all-inclusive customer experience so it was a natural fit to partner with the Alabama Crimson Tide as we continue to expand to new platforms and avenues to spread the BeatBox love" said Phil Jamison VP of Sales - North America.
United through a love of music and inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of Austin, Texas, the founders of BeatBox Beverages set out to create something that could help everyone #PartyBetter. One year later, they made Shark Tank, walking away with the biggest investment the show had made at that time, $1million from Mark Cuban. Later adding on a team of industry veterans from InBev, MillerCoors, Deep Eddy, and Tito's Handmade Vodka, to name a few – who know how to develop, launch, and quickly grow authentic brands. Boasting a roster of investors including Mark Cuban, Rob Dyrdek as well as DJs Party Favor, Louis The Child, Good Times Ahead, and many others. BeatBox Beverages' reputation is secured as a company that creates products that drive incremental profit in high-growth categories with specific expertise in the Millennial and Gen Z target.
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Prom season might still be a little way off, but it might pay to start shopping for prom dresses early to avoid disappointment. The hottest prom looks can sell quickly, and adding potential delays into the mix is a recipe for disaster.
If you’re wondering whether you should buy your teen’s prom dress early this year, here’s why it’s a good idea.
Reasons to buy a prom dress early
To beat pandemic-related delays
Although most companies are now running smoothly, the COVID-19 pandemic is still causing staff shortages, which can lead to delays in fulfillment centers and in the postal service. If you order a dress online at the last minute, it’s completely feasible that it will arrive late. Instead, order early, and there’ll be no need to stress about whether or not it will get to you in time.
In case your teen changes their mind
Everyone has the right to change their mind, so you don’t want to get into a situation where your teen decides they no longer like the dress they chose and have nothing suitable to wear.
This can be a particular issue when shopping online because items may look different in person or fit quite differently from the way it fits the model in the photo. Or you may simply discover the dress is too big or too small when tried on.
When you buy early, there’s time to exchange the dress for another one or a different size before the big event if necessary.
To go bespoke
Prom is a big deal for many teens, especially senior prom, which marks a farewell to high school before moving on to college or the world of work. As such, they may want an extra special dress. Bespoke, made-to-measure dresses fit like a glove, which can make teens feel good about themselves as they head off to the dance. They don’t have to cost a fortune, either. This is especially true when you buy dresses from independent brands, which often cost around the same price as high-end off-the-rack dresses.
What to look for in a prom dress
Although there’s no single feature that makes a dress a prom dress, this type of garment is significantly more formal than an everyday dress. Many have full, flouncy skirts, tight bodices and are embellished with beads, lacework, rhinestones or sequins. They can be full-length, knee-length or above knee-length, but many buyers opt for longer styles.
While these are the hallmarks of a classic prom dress, teens can wear any dress they like to the prom, so it’s fine to opt for something quite different. If they prefer casual dresses or want to opt for something with an alternative vibe, there’s nothing stopping them. Not everyone goes for a classic prom dress, and it’s all about what the wearer feels happy, comfortable and confident in.
Best prom dresses
B Darlin Juniors’ Off-The-Shoulder Glitter Gown
With a long, full skirt, fitted bodice, off-the-shoulder design and sparkly pale rose fabric, this is the princess dress of some teens’ dreams.
Sold by Macy’s
Say Yes to the Prom Strapless Embellished Ballgown
This stunning ivory dress is embellished with gold beads. Although it’s described as strapless, it does have two thin spaghetti straps.
Sold by Macy’s
City Studios Juniors’ Embellished Illusion Tulip Gown
Thanks to the lace and crochet bodice backed with nude panels and the long, flowing skirt, this dress has a relaxed, boho look while still being smart enough for the prom. It comes in pink, navy and lemon.
Sold by Macy’s
Superbprom Lace and Tulle Prom Dress
This gorgeously flouncy dress is available in a range of sizes and colors, or you can choose a custom color and a custom size to get a precise fit.
Sold by Etsy
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Bank of Canada rate hike not expected to impact credit card interest rates, expert says
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April 22, 2022 (CTV Network) — With Canada’s annual inflation reaching its highest point in more than 30 years, interest rates could rise faster and higher, making mortgages and bank loans more costly. But consumers are unlikely to feel their wallets squeezed further when it comes to the interest rates on their credit cards, which are not expected to be impacted by rate hikes. “There is no direct correlation,” according to Natasha Macmillan, the Director of Everyday Banking and credit card specialist at Ratehub.ca, an online website that allows Canadians to find and compare different financial products, including credit cards. Macmillan says credit card interest rates have generally not followed rate hikes or decreases issued by the central bank. “They typically haven’t seen much fluctuation, especially in the last little while. So that’s why we aren’t expecting any significant kind of changes and definitely no correlation with the target interest rate that we are seeing.” Earlier this month, the Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by half a percentage point to one percent, the biggest single hike in more than 30 years, and warned that more rate hikes were coming. The benchmark rate has remained below three per cent since the 2008 financial crisis. Credit card issuers typically make money in a variety of ways such as charging transaction fees to businesses and interest to cardholders. The vast majority of Canadians over the age of 18 – 93 per cent – have a credit card, with 41 per cent of them saying they carry a balance from month to month, according to a 2019 research report published by the Government of Canada. With interest rates on reward-based credit cards typically set at around 19.99 per cent in Canada, a sizable portion of Canadians are paying a hefty amount of interest, the government notes. The interest rate on cash advances for credit cards are even higher, ranging from 21.99 per cent to 24.99 per cent, according to Ratehub.ca. There are also low interest rate credit cards that only charge about ten to 12 per cent, Macmillan says. The government notes that credit card interest rates can increase by five per cent or higher if the required minimum monthly payments are not paid by the deadline, an increase that could be either temporary or permanent.
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Market intelligence provider brings 500M+ live global data points to R&D & innovation teams
NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cypris announced the expansion of their innovation intelligence platform to include global data points. Users can now analyze and monitor 500M+ global data points on companies, industry-relevant research papers, key market players, patents, and more via the live AI-driven dashboard.
Cypris provides actionable innovation intelligence to R&D and innovation teams through their centralized dashboard and custom reports. With current users at the Fortune 100 to SMB level, the interactive dashboard tracks and analyzes live data on innovation activity across 120M+ global patents, 250M+ research papers, 10M+ companies, 1M+ news sources, and more to help organizations answer key R&D questions.
"Rather than relying on siloed public search tools, misaligned software, or work with IP attorneys to source these crucial data points, we provide a comprehensive platform designed to serve R&D teams directly," said Steven Hafif, Cypris CEO. "Ensuring that our platform tracks innovation activity globally was a crucial step in providing our users with a more complete picture of the technology landscapes they're investing time, money, and resources into."
About Cypris
Cypris provides live AI-driven innovation intelligence and custom market research reports to R&D and innovation teams. The platform helps companies across industries answer key R&D questions, avoid missing key data points that put projects at risk, and connect teams to the global innovation ecosystem. To learn more about Cypris and how they help R&D and innovation teams, visit ipcypris.com
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in New York, Florida and Oklahoma to weigh in on who they want to send to Congress.
There are a handful of key races in Tuesday’s primary, pinning Democrats against Democrats and Republicans against Republicans.
Political analyst Todd Belt, a professor and director of political management at George Washington University, said the results will indicate how progressive or moderate the Democrat part is leaning.
“We’re going to have a really interesting confluence of factors here,” Belt said. “There is sort of a struggle over the future of the Democratic party.”
In New York’s newly redrawn 12th district, voters will choose between Rep. Jerrold Nadler, who said he’s “a more principled progressive,” and Rep. Carolyn Maloney, also a self-proclaimed progressive. Both have been in Congress for nearly three decades.
“You usually don’t see two heavyweights going like this,” Belt said.
“It’s unfortunate,” Nadler said. “What else can you say about it?”
Another race to watch is the special election held in New York’s 19th district. Democrat Pat Ryan is up against Republican Marcus Molinaro. Results in the swing district could be a litmus test for the battle for Congress and could preview which party is more likely to control the House after November’s midterms.
“That buffer that democrats have right now is only five seats and so it’s going to be very close,” Belt said.
In Florida, State Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and former Republican governor turned Democrat Rep. Charlie Crist are duking it out to see who will take on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
“It will be interesting to see who’s going to go up against Ron DeSantis, who’s been a very polarizing figure,” Belt said.
These elections are happening later than normal and there is concern that there could be lower voter turnout as many Americans vacation around this time. It’s not known if that will help or hurt the parties. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/ny-fl-primaries-a-preview-for-who-will-control-congress/ | 2022-08-24T00:20:51Z |
NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J.P. Morgan Private Bank announced today that six seasoned advisors who collectively oversaw more than $2 billion in client assets in their prior positions have joined the firm in New York. The Private Bank's New York region has seen extensive growth over the past five years and has doubled its business in terms of assets managed.
"The Private Bank is on the largest hiring and expansion journey it has ever embarked on, and New York City is a central part of this growth strategy," said David Frame, Chief Executive Officer, J.P. Morgan U.S. Private Bank. "We are committed to hiring the industry's most client-focused advisors, who are attracted to the firm by our strong brand reputation, breadth of our platform, and depth of our global resources."
With nearly six decades of combined experience, Amanda Johnson, Scott Walker, and Scott Thomas joined the firm as Executive Directors from Wells Fargo Private Bank. The team collectively oversaw more than $1 billion in client assets in their previous roles, and will report to Robert DiDiano, who recently joined J.P. Morgan from Wells Fargo to establish and lead a new Private Bank group in New York.
"I'm excited to be a part of the Private Bank's New York expansion, and to build on the business's momentum in the local market," DiDiano said. "These advisors are outstanding additions to the team and bring a proven track record for helping clients achieve their most important financial goals."
Additionally, Meghan Bergman, Michael Kuziw and David Carter have joined the firm as Managing Directors, reporting to Kevin Sherman, New York Market Manager. The three-advisor team previously oversaw more than $1 billion in client assets at Wealthspire. They bring more than 60 years of combined experience.
"As a major wealth center, New York offers an incredible opportunity for us to add new talent and attract new clients," said Nelle Miller, Co-CEO of New York for J.P. Morgan Private Bank. "I'm thrilled to welcome our newest teams to the firm to support our efforts and look forward to partnering closely with them as our business across New York continues to grow."
J.P. Morgan Private Bank last year announced plans to double its advisor headcount by adding 1,500 new advisors by 2026. Across the Greater New York region, the Private Bank is looking to hire as many as 350 advisors over the next five years and has already added 85 from the beginning of 2021 through the start of June 2022. Globally, the business has increased advisor headcount by 14% year-over-year.
About J.P. Morgan Private Bank
J.P. Morgan Private Bank provides customized financial advice to help wealthy clients and their families achieve their goals through an elevated experience. Clients of the Private Bank work with dedicated teams of specialists that bring their investments and financial assets together into one comprehensive strategy, leveraging the global resources of J.P. Morgan across planning, investing, lending, banking, philanthropy, family office management, fiduciary services, special advisory services and more. The Private Bank oversees more than $1.9 trillion in client assets globally. More information about J.P. Morgan Private Bank is available at privatebank.jpmorgan.com/.
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DALLAS, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Re-Teck, a leader in electronic waste recycling, held a launch event at The Original Pancake House DFW as they partner with restaurants nationwide to serve as electronic waste (e-waste)recycling collection points and to launch their new gaming app, Recycle Avengers. The game character Kit was on-site signing posters and assisting Guests in downloading the educational game to be entered to win an electric car. Click to Watch
"The Original Pancake House DFW is excited to partner with Re-Teck by placing an e-waste collection bin at our Northwest Highway location. We hope to help educate our Guests and Associates about the dangers of dumping electronics in landfills," stated Mark Davis Bailey, Co-Owner of The Original Pancake House DFW. "Re-Teck's gaming app, Recycle Avengers, will help educate players about the opportunities that exist when an old device is recycled."
The Recycle Avengers game concept was created by kids for kids. Re-Teck worked with high school students and developed game concepts that mobilize young adults to make a difference. Students from R.L. Turner High School worked with developers to create an interactive game that allows players to complete challenges as they progress through the game. Click for Photos
Re-Teck is in communication with schools, businesses, restaurants and government facilities who are seeking ways to proactively create a more sustainable environment by reducing the need for raw materials and safely dispose of electronics. If your business is interested in becoming a collection point or hosting a launch event for Recycle Avengers, contact Margaret McKoin at margaret@thetimegroup.net or call 807.403.0866.
The Time Group, Re-Teck's Dallas-based Marketing Firm, is coordinating kick off events nationwide as well as placing Recycle Avengers collection bins in participating facilities. To learn more about Recycle Avengers or to download the app, visit www.recycleavengers.com. For more information on Re-Teck, visit https://www.re-teck.com/ or follow them on social media.
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Doncic, Mavs beat foul-plagued Paul, Suns to even series 2-2
By SCHUYLER DIXON
AP Sports Writer
DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 26 points and the Dallas Mavericks took advantage of foul trouble for Chris Paul to beat the Phoenix Suns 111-101 on Sunday, evening the Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2.Paul was out of Game 4 early in the fourth quarter, the period when he often dominated the Mavericks during an 11-game winning streak that ended with consecutive home victories for Dallas. Game 5 is Tuesday night in Phoenix. Dorian Finney-Smith scored a playoff career-high 24 points on the most 3-pointers he’s had, regular season or playoffs. He was 8 of 12 from deep, including consecutive 3s for a 14-point lead midway through the fourth. Dallas hit 20 3s. Devin Booker scored 35 points for the Suns. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/08/doncic-mavs-beat-foul-plagued-paul-suns-to-even-series-2-2/ | 2022-05-09T02:12:52Z |
CINCINNATI, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's largest grocery retailer, today announced its participation in the National Convening to Inform the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health at the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C. This one-day event serves to bring together critical viewpoints to identify and discuss solutions for the crises the nation faces around hunger, nutrition and diet-related chronic disease.
"Kroger's position at the nexus of fresh food and healthcare gives us a unique perspective on the role nutrition plays in prevention and mitigation of chronic illness," said Rodney McMullen, Kroger's chairman and CEO. "We are proud to share what we have learned through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste commitment to help create communities free of hunger and waste as well as our Food As Medicine platform that helps people lives healthier lives. We thank the Bipartisan Policy Center and the Task Force on Hunger, Nutrition and Health for inviting us to participate in this important conversation."
"The centerpiece of Kroger's comprehensive ESG strategy is our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social and environmental impact plan," said Keith Dailey, Kroger's group vice president of Corporate Affairs and chief sustainability officer. "We are making strong progress against our ambitious goals to direct more than three billion meals by 2025 to feed hungry families in America and to provide not just more food, but more fresh and nutritious food through associates who are rescuing and donating surplus fresh produce every day across our family of stores."
Alongside its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste platform, Kroger has long empowered its customers to explore the ways nutrition positively impacts health outcomes through its Food as Medicine platform and through its network of pharmacies and health clinics, which make health care more accessible and affordable for more Americans.
"Today, more Americans are sick than are healthy," said Colleen Lindholz, president of Kroger Health. "Simply put, this is unacceptable, and we thank the Task Force for taking action. At Kroger, we aspire to make a real difference in the lives of our customers and associates by making it easier to access, choose and enjoy healthy foods, while connecting them to expert and trusted health care providers."
The one-day national convening event on July 14 brought together scientists, nonprofits, community organizations, industry representatives and Congressional leaders to move the nation closer to the goals of ending hunger, improving nutrition and reducing diet-related chronic disease in the United States by 2030. The outcomes of the convening will be delivered to the Biden-Harris Administration to inform the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health taking place in September.
This event was not organized or endorsed by the White House, but represents an independent effort to convene voices from across the nation to help solve the issues at the heart of the Conference's focus.
About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies, nearly half a million associates who serve over nine million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping experience and 2,800 retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arun M. Kumar, a global executive with 40 years of experience spanning multiple sectors including technology, financial services, and government, is joining Celesta Capital as a Managing Partner. Along with the Celesta management team, Kumar will work with large institutional investors, government agencies, and technology leaders while leveraging his wealth of experience, specifically in the US - India corridor. In addition, his mentorship and organizational expertise will provide value to entrepreneurs and executives in the portfolio.
For the last five years, Kumar served as the Chairman and CEO of KPMG in India, an organization consisting of several thousand professionals engaged in providing assurance, tax, and advisory services. KPMG has one of its largest employee bases in India. He was a member of the global board of directors of KPMG, as well as its EMA board.
Kumar previously served in President Obama's Administration as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS), under the leadership of Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker. As the Administration's lead official to promote U.S. exports, foreign direct investment, and enhanced market access around the world, he led a team of 1,700 professionals in 78 countries and all 50 United States. The Global Markets unit and USFCS saw substantial growth in coverage and impact during his tenure. During that time, supporting Secretary Pritzker, Kumar also had a special focus on the US-India economic relationship, helping establish high level bilateral dialogues in areas ranging from innovation to infrastructure and working closely with the US India CEO Forum.
Penny Pritzker, founder and chair of PSP Partners, noted, "Arun Kumar is a thoughtful and effective leader with an impressive track record that spans industry and public service."
Prior to his nomination by President Obama, Kumar was a partner at KPMG LLP in the US and served on the Board of the firm. Based in Silicon Valley, he led KPMG's Management Consulting practice in the West. His areas of practice included performance and finance management, in particular the deployment of analytics capabilities and organizational transformation. He established the cross-border US India Practice in KPMG. Before joining KPMG, he was a co-founder, CEO, and CFO of three technology companies in Silicon Valley; over the years, Kumar has been a mentor to entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and India.
Kumar serves on the board of Indiaspora, an organization that links accomplished and influential people of Indian origin in many countries to be a force for good in enhancing the relationships between their country of residence and India. Kumar has had a long association with the US India Business Council and is an advisor to its Board of Directors alongside other industry and global leaders. Kumar serves as Chair of the Wadhwani Institute of Technology and Policy, and he is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
"We are delighted to welcome Arun to the Celesta Capital team," Sriram Viswanathan, Celesta Capital Founding Managing Partner said. "His strong connections in both the public and private sector, along with his impeccable credentials, will be invaluable to our portfolio companies during this exciting period of growth for Celesta."
"I am excited to join the accomplished and forward-looking Celesta team that is passionate about growing globally impactful companies," Arun Kumar said. "The combination of Celesta's uniquely focused expertise in deep technology with the talent and market synergies between the US and India is a powerful value proposition. Given my abiding interest in working with entrepreneurs, I am looking forward to sharing my decades of international experience with Celesta's portfolio companies as they build and scale their enterprises globally."
Celesta Capital
Celesta Capital is a leading deep technology venture capital firm that leverages synergies between leading centers of innovation in the US, India, and Israel to create globally impactful enterprises. The firm has a team of seasoned investment professionals located in these countries. The Celesta team, with deep operating experience, has built multi-billion-dollar businesses at companies such as Intel, Cisco, Apple, and Flex. The firm has funded over 80 technology companies globally and actively invests in the following verticals: software, semiconductors, intelligent systems, bioconvergence, and industry transformers.
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A grand jury indicted a Cameron man on a first-degree felony charge after police say he allegedly attacked his girlfriend with a baseball bat.
Bennie Moreno Salazar, 55, was indicted on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, family violence.
According to an arrest affidavit filed by the Cameron Police Department, at about 6:45 p.m. on April 24, officers responded to a residence on the 600 block of East 15th Street to a report of an assault.
At the scene, officers found Salazar sitting on the front porch of the residence. Salazar told officers his girlfriend assaulted him with a metal golf club.
“Affiant observed scratches, cuts, abrasions, and swelling on the defendant’s head and face,” the affidavit said.
The girlfriend was contacted inside the house, and the affidavit said officers observed her face was black and blue and her left eye was almost swollen shut, along with other injuries to her forehead and arm.
She told officers that Salazar allegedly hit her with a wooden bat and caused the injuries two days prior.
The woman was arrested on the scene for the assault on Salazar. However, a search of Milam County District Clerk records showed no charges for the woman were filed.
Salazar was arrested later after an arrest warrant was issued.
Other indictments
Justin Duane Stevenson, 32, of Rockdale, aggravated kidnapping.
Verdell Wells, 45, of Cameron, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon-family violence.
Christopher Lawrence Peel, 28, of Killeen, theft of a firearm.
Robert James Latta III, 27, of McDade, two counts of unauthorized use of a vehicle.
Joshua Marceaux, 35, unauthorized use of a vehicle.
Sergio Alonzo, 31, of Burlington, theft of materials.
Pedro Gomez Mendez, 33, of Rockdale, forgery of government instrument.
Sergio Argenis, 40, of Pearland, fraudulent possession of identifying information.
Chad Malin, 47, of Rockdale, debit/credit card abuse.
Felisha Marie Parker, 26, of Rockdale, burglary of a building.
Samuel West, 49, of Thorndale, terroristic threat against a peace officer.
Davin Odell Shriver, 18, of Rockdale, possession of a controlled substance less than 20 units in a drug-free zone.
Charles Dykes, 74, of Milano, possession of a controlled substance between 1 and 4 grams.
Kenneth Drone, 62, of Cameron, possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.
Shelia Teresa Wilcox, 58, of Cameron, possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.
Raymond Ulmer, 46, of Austin, bail jumping.
Kelvin Thompson, 34, of Killeen, bail jumping.
Joe Ramos Jr., 52, of Rockdale, bail jumping.
Christopher Fetzner, 39, of San Angelo, bail jumping.
Kristen Laci Gibson, 48, of Cameron, bail jumping.
Marissa Robles Vargas, 38, of Cameron, bail jumping. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_a69d8a00-1294-11ed-b8d0-878873cd1dda.html | 2022-08-02T20:25:07Z |
Monetary Support and Product Donation Furthers Physician Training and Practice in Procedures Aiding in Lung Cancer Staging and Diagnosis
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Olympus Corporation of the Americas Grants Committee recently approved a grant to The American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) for monetary support and a product donation that will help build the physician trainee pipeline in interventional pulmonology and ensure physician proficiency in key pulmonary specialties. This grant helps advance evidence-based medical education for the purpose of improving public health.
The monetary donation funded the purchase of educational simulators for training physicians in both EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound) and Radial EBUS. The current CHEST lung cancer screening guidelines recommend EBUS with transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) as the best first procedure for locating and sampling pulmonary lesions to diagnose and stage diseasei following screening with a low-dose CT (computed tomography) scan.
The product donation to the CHEST Training Center, valued at just over $1 million, includes many of the tools and devices necessary to diagnose and stage lung cancer, including the SPiN Thoracic Navigation System™ which was a part of the recent Olympus acquisition of Veran Medical Technologies.
"Olympus highly values its relationships with medical societies, and we are very pleased to continue our support of education for pulmonologists," said Jovan Reyerson, Vice President for Medical and Scientific Affairs at Olympus Corporation. "As medical technologies advance, so do opportunities to improve patient care. Through this grant to CHEST, Olympus is helping ensure physicians learn the methods and techniques for using these technologies to treat patients."
The largest number of CHEST course offerings, both at the annual meeting and at their Simulation Center, are in bronchoscopy. "Interventional pulmonology is a growing specialty within pulmonary medicine, and so we're seeing increasing interest in our bronchoscopy courses," said Richard Schuch, Ed.D., Chief Learning Officer and Senior Vice President of Education with the American College of Chest Physicians. "We are grateful to Olympus for their continued support, which is helping us to meet the educational needs of physicians nationwide."
Through its portfolio of products, Olympus is committed to improving the care pathway for patients with lung diseases. The company's minimally invasive technologies are intended to advance the standard of care for detecting and diagnosing diseases and disorders. Both the SPiN Thoracic Navigation System and radial EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound) procedures are designed for locating and sampling peripheral lung nodules. The EBUS-TBNA procedure uses a bronchoscope equipped with ultrasound capability designed to visualize lymph nodes beyond the bronchus and determine their exact location for needle aspiration.
To learn more about Olympus' Grants program, visit olympusamerica.com/grants.
Olympus is passionate about the solutions it creates for the medical industry. For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling by helping detect, prevent, and treat disease. Olympus Corporation is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,100 employees throughout locations in North and South America.
The American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) is the global leader in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of chest diseases. Its mission is to champion advanced clinical practice, education, communication and research in chest medicine. It serves as an essential connection to clinical knowledge and resources for its 19,000+ members from around the world who provide patient care in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. For information about the American College of Chest Physicians, and its flagship journal CHEST®, visit chestnet.org.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Patient engagement technology provider SONIFI Health has developed an API that allows best-in-class virtual care solutions to be integrated on its interactive TV platform in hospital patient rooms.
Vitalchat, which offers telehealth software that's purpose built for healthcare, is the first integration partner to use SONIFI's API for a new pediatric hospital opening in Texas later this year. The Vitalchat integration will allow a 65" smart TV in each patient room to be used for touchless virtual rounding, patient consults, family communications, interpreter services, and AI-assisted patient monitoring, extending the benefits of the patient engagement solution being implemented by SONIFI Health.
With the Vitalchat-SONIFI Health integration, providers can easily call into patient rooms by accessing the Vitalchat portal directly within their EHR workflow. Remote family members can join a virtual session with the patient's care team and visit with patients one-on-one to help reduce loneliness and anxiety.
No nursing interventions are required for these encounters, alleviating staff workloads while also engaging patients in their care. To protect patient privacy, the PTZ camera points away from the patient when not in use, and a patented "digital door knock" feature allows patients to use a simple voice command to accept or decline a telehealth visit.
"We know that hospitals are facing workforce and resource shortages, while also dealing with vital patient safety and healthcare needs," said Ghafran Abbas, CEO of Vitalchat. "Integrating with SONIFI Health means we're enabling inpatient virtual care that's simple to implement, efficient for staff, and user-friendly for patients and their families. With a mutual commitment to collaboration and helping customers succeed, Vitalchat is excited to partner with SONIFI in taking telehealth to the next level."
"Vitalchat helps fill gaps that hospitals have identified in their needs for virtual care," said Roy Kosuge, SONIFI Health General Manager. "Adding telehealth integrations like Vitalchat to our interactive platform is an important step in making sure healthcare organizations have the scalable and effective options they need to provide the best patient care."
SONIFI Health is hosting a webinar on August 24 about their telehealth integrations, use cases and Vitalchat partnership. Click here to learn more and register for the webinar, "Inpatient telehealth: What to consider for your hospital's strategy."
SONIFI Health provides interactive technology solutions proven to improve patient engagement, outcomes and staff productivity. The system is delivered across multiple technology platforms including mobile devices, televisions, computers and digital displays to enhance patient and family experiences while increasing hospital operational efficiencies. As part of SONIFI Solutions Inc., the company supports more than 500 million end user experiences every year. Learn more at sonifihealth.com.
Vitalchat is a transformational telehealth software that effortlessly connects caregivers, patients and families using existing workflows on any commodity device at a fraction of the cost of other solutions. For more information, visit vitalchat.com.
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3rd body found at Lake Mead due to low water levels, officials say
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) – More human remains have been found at Lake Mead in Nevada, marking the third body found there in the past few months.
Rangers with the National Park Service said a witness alerted them Monday afternoon to remains spotted at Swim Beach in Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
The Clark County Coroner’s Office will determine the cause of death.
Because of low water levels, discoveries like this have become more common.
The first body was found in May inside a barrel that washed up from the receding lake. Officials believe the body is that of a murder victim from the 1970s or 1980s.
Days later, a second body was found, but officials believe no foul play was involved.
Copyright 2022 KVVU via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/26/3rd-body-found-lake-mead-due-low-water-levels-officials-say/ | 2022-07-26T16:11:19Z |
Fast-Growing Infrared Sauna Franchise Seeks Single and Multi-Unit Studio Owners amid Demand for Brand's Specific Wellness Services
NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perspire Sauna Studio, the rapidly-growing infrared and red light therapy (RLT) sauna franchise, has just announced plans to develop in the New York City and New Jersey area. News of the planned expansion was made public at the ongoing 2022 IFE Conference in New York City, where the brand's executive team is currently promoting their franchise opportunity alongside other franchise concepts from around the world. After a year of rapid growth, Perspire Sauna Studio continues to grow, amid a lingering pandemic and a renewed focus on individual self-care and wellness options. In 2022 alone, the brand has already signed agreements for 39 new studios.
"With a rapidly-growing demand for infrared therapy, Perspire Sauna Studio is ready to further expand in the Northeast," says Lee Braun, Founder, and CEO of Perspire Sauna Studio. "In areas like New York City and New Jersey, residents already have a thirst for wellness and a commitment to their personal health goals. Our mission is to offer the best technology, resources and expertise for any new franchisee that comes on board. Our brand continues to grow and thrive due to our wonderful team of like-minded, health-conscious studio owners."
According to the Global Health & Fitness Association, roughly 4 million New York residents visit health facilities on a regular basis. As that number continues to trend upward, Perspire Sauna Studio will be well-poised for success and continued development in the New York and New Jersey markets. Already, the company has demonstrated that densely populated areas tend to demand their particular services, as has been witnessed in markets like Santa Monica, Chicago, Charlotte and Atlanta. Over the past few years – and amid a lingering pandemic – individuals have become curious as to how else they can stay healthy, looking for alternatives and/or additions to their physical and mental wellness routines.
Perspire Sauna Studio is currently seeking single-unit and multi-unit franchisees interested in new career opportunities or those looking to diversify their current portfolios. Combined with the 39 franchises awarded year to date, Perspire has signed 93 franchise agreements with 23 studios currently open; the brand's 24th location will open its doors this weekend in Santa Monica.
Founded in 2010 in Southern California, Perspire Sauna Studio is committed to elevating the mind and body wellness of its guests, offering an experience that is personalized to each individual. The brand's advanced full spectrum infrared sauna technology, along with its medical-grade and high-intensity red light therapy (RLT) bar, are what set it apart in the industry. The experience has demonstrated the ability to improve sleep, boost immunity, burn calories, reduce inflammation, and simply offer a space for people to allow their minds and bodies to feel better. Across the 23 open studios, more than 1 million sauna sessions have been hosted since the company's founding.
To learn more about Perspire Sauna Studio and franchising opportunities, please visit https://www.perspiresaunastudio.com/franchise.
Perspire Sauna Studio is the fastest-growing infrared sauna and red light therapy franchise in the U.S. The science-based, technology-driven, and wellness-seeking company provides guests a modern-day experience to a centuries-old practice, allowing their body and mind to feel refreshed after each session. Founded and led by CEO Lee Braun, Perspire's goal is to expand to major markets throughout the U.S. to further instill its vision of making infrared wellness accessible to all.
Founded in 2010 and based in Southern California, Perspire Sauna Studio currently offers franchise opportunities to qualifying entrepreneurs. For more information, please visit www.perspiresaunastudio.com, and follow the brand on social media @perspiresaunastudio. For franchising information, please contact Cory Lyons, cory@perspiresaunastudios.com.
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TAIPEI, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At IFA 2022, MSI introduces its latest products, tailor-made for gamers, creators, and professionals, to the world. From gaming laptops, desktops, and components, to business monitors, industrial computers, and automotive and commercial solutions, MSI is revealing the most powerful, capable new products, covering every need and every aspect of technology.
- Exhibition Date: Sep 2nd – Sep 6th, 2022
- Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
- Location: Stand 102, Hall 11.2 @ Messe Berlin, Germany
"IFA 2022 is one of the world's most important consumer electronics trade shows. After years of virtual and distanced living, MSI is especially well-prepared to support all industries and professions with our innovations and solutions, to help them adapt to new ways of working, living and entertaining," said Sam Chern, MSI Marketing Vice President.
MSI Prestige 16 and Prestige 16 EVO Business & Productivity Laptop
MSI has updated its Prestige series lineup with the Prestige 16 and Prestige 16 EVO. Both are available in Urban Silver and equipped with Intel® 12th Gen Core™ i7 Processors. The MSI Prestige 16 delivers GPU performance from the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti, and is the first Prestige laptop with a 16:10 ratio mini-LED panel. With the MSI True Color Technology, it reaches the high dynamic range (HDR) 1000 standard, which significantly expands the range of two important factors – contrast ratio and color accuracy. For business users who want a responsive, long-lasting laptop, Prestige 16 EVO is Intel® EVO™ Platform Certified. Prestige 16 EVO also exclusively supports Tobii Aware smart sensor technology.
MSI Raider GE67HX Gaming Laptop
MSI Raider GE67HX is the first laptop in the world to bring a revolutionary high refresh rate OLED display to the market – 240Hz with better than 0.2 ms response time, super-wide DCI-P3 100% color gamut and super-high 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. These specs translate into the most immersive gameplay for gamers. Now gamers can experience the MSI Raider GE67HX's 16-core Intel® HX processor, promising up to 150W MTP (Maximum Turbo Power) of processing power. Gamers can enjoy the combined 220W power of CPU and GPU, thanks to the exclusive OverBoost technology.
MSI Titan GT77 Gaming Laptop
The Titan is back! The MSI Laptop flagship: Incorporating a luxury experience, innovative technology and extreme performance, the Titan GT77 is the peak of gaming. It features the latest high-performing processors – up to the 12th Gen. Intel® Core™ i9-12900HX – and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Graphics, the luxury aesthetics of the Mystic Light bar, and a mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Ultra Low Switches. The Titan GT77 highlights top of the line performance and design. With the GT77, the MSI Titan series is reborn.
MSI GeForce RTX™ 30 SUPRIM Series Graphics Card
The MSI SUPRIM Series, a new graphics card design, turns a prestigious concept into reality. This card is amped up with robust power stages for durability, efficiently cooled with the TRI FROZR 2S cooling system, and delivers a modern aesthetic that reflects a high-performance lifestyle. This masterpiece continues MSI's legacy of powering immersive gaming adventures and the creation of demanding content.
MSI RadiX AXE6600 WiFi 6E Tri-Band Gaming Router
Meet the MSI RadiX AXE6600 WiFi 6E Tri-Band Gaming Router to boost your gaming connection to the next generation! This gaming router provides 3 wireless connectivity bands, including 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and the latest 6GHz, with a total speed up to 6600Mbps. And it exclusively features MSI AI QoS that automatically prioritizes network traffic, giving gamers extreme low latency and a superb gaming experience. In addition, MSI reveals its AX1800 WiFi USB Adapter to provide an instant upgrade to WiFi 6 for your PCs or laptops.
MSI VIGOR GK71 SONIC Gaming Keyboard
MSI VIGOR GK71 SONIC is built for competitive players, designed to provide seamless and instantaneous responses with 35gf operating force and a smooth, linear feel on every keystroke. MSI ClearCaps feature a unique transparent dual-layer design that allows light through for per-key RGB illumination. The smart media features put easy media control at your fingertips.
MSI CLUTCH GM31 Series Gaming Mouse
MSI CLUTCH GM31 LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS mouse and its wired version share the same compact, ergonomic design and are constructed from lightweight materials to stay within an impressive 73g weight limit. Moreover, the CLUTCH GM31 LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS mouse is packed with low latency wireless technology, including a charging dock and various features that provide performance boosts to your gameplay.
MSI IMMERSE GH40 ENC Gaming Headset
MSI IMMERSE GH40 ENC is MSI's first gaming headset to feature an environmental noise canceling (ENC) algorithm. ENC helps keep communication crisp and clear in any environment. Get your game on anywhere, with an immersive virtual 7.1 spatial audio experience from 40mm neodymium drivers in a foldable and durable lightweight package.
MSI Optix MPG321UR-QD Gaming Monitor
With a fast response time, MSI Optix MPG321UR-QD supports 144hz at 4K resolution. The latest HDMI 2.1 and Quantum Dot technology and IPS panel deliver images with more detail and a wider color range than traditional monitors. This is also the first MSI monitor with the unique KVM 3.0, allowing OSD settings and features like Optix Scope and Smart Crosshair to be adjusted with a console controller.
MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 Power Supply
MSI's world-first ATX 3.0 and PCIe 5.0-ready Platinum power supplies support next-gen high performance graphics cards and processors, and withstand 2x total power excursion and 3x GPU power excursion. The native 16-pin (12VHPWR) connector, paired with the included 16-pin connector, supports the latest graphics cards, without adapter cables.
MSI MEG X670E ACE Gaming Motherboard
The MEG X670E ACE furnishes premium aesthetics with its black finish and gold embellishments. Developed to unlock the full gaming potential of the AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors, the MEG X670E ACE is an outstanding E-ATX motherboard for extreme settings and overclocking components at the highest level.
MSI Modern MD272QPWDE Business Monitor
MSI's Modern MD272 Series monitor won the Computex 2022 Best Choice Award. The Modern MD272 Series monitor is built with Less Blue Light PRO and Anti-flicker technology, plus USB Type C 65W Power Delivery. To increase productivity, KVM switches are supported, and the exclusive MSI Productivity Intelligence (P.I.) app provides the smartest, most efficient tools for users. This ergonomic monitor with a 4-way adjustable stand allows you to work even more efficiently.
MSI Smart Coffee Machine HMI
This smart coffee machine's large built-in HMI interface lets customers create customized latte art just by uploading pictures or taking photos. Customers can order in just a few steps with the help of the user-friendly UI and e-payment technology. The system can also analyze sales data, manage inventory, and advertise products.
MSI 3.5" SBC MS-98M3 powered by 11th Gen. Intel® IoTG Tiger Lake-UP3 Core™ Processor
The MS-98M3 single board computer provides the industry with more reliability, higher durability and lower power consumption. This system is deal for energy-saving and carbon-emission-reducing applications in edge high-performance computing. It is actively deployed in multiple application fields such as MSI's AMR-AI-PJ-UVGI Robot, verified by Texcell/France to effectively inactivate the SARS-COV-2 virus within seconds under research conditions.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Democrat Mike Franken, a retired Navy admiral, will face Republican Chuck Grassley in the race for an Iowa U.S. Senate seat, winning his party nomination Tuesday over two competitors.
Franken beat former congresswoman Abby Finkenauer and physician Glenn Hurst and earned the right to run against Grassley, who is seeking an eighth Senate term and beat back a nominal primary challenge of his own on Tuesday.
Franken’s primary win is something of a surprise, given Finkenauer was better known throughout the state after her 2018 victory over a Republican congressman that made her the second-youngest woman elected to Congress. Finkenauer lost in a reelection bid in 2020 but was a frequent presence on cable television and raised millions of dollars toward her Senate run.
In his campaign, Franken emphasized a need to “dial down the political tension” in Washington. He also called for adding a public insurance option to the Affordable Care Act.
Joyce Mahl of Council Bluffs in western Iowa said she voted for Franken because she was unsure Iowans would vote for a Democratic woman in the general election, though Iowa has elected Democratic women, including Finkenauer, to Congress. Mahl’s top priority is a candidate she views as stronger against Grassley.
“If you want Grassley out, you’ve got to vote for the one that you think can beat him,” Mahl, 66, said after voting at a downtown Council Bluffs church.
Franken will nonetheless face stiff headwinds going into the general election against Grassley, who has served seven terms. A state that Democrat Barack Obama won in two presidential elections has steadily shifted to the right in recent years, part of a broader transformation that has spread through the Northern Plains that has made it increasingly difficult for Democrats to compete statewide.
A well-known state lawmaker before she served a single term in the U.S. House, Finkenauer is one of the most prominent Democrats in Iowa.
Mark Hollander, 47, a marketing professional from West Des Moines said he voted for Abby Finkenauer in part because of her background in Congress, but also because she represents a new generation. Finkenauer stressed limiting the number of terms a member of the Senate can serve.
“I do agree with her on term limits,” Hollander said. “I feel that Grassley has not been especially effective in the last decade-plus and has turned more obstructionist at this point.”
But Finkenauer’s campaign faced an unexpected stumble in April when she nearly didn’t make the primary ballot. Republican activists claimed she hadn’t gathered enough signatures from enough counties. A district judge ruled Finkenauer hadn’t qualified for the ballot, a ruling she called “deeply partisan.” The Iowa Supreme Court overruled that decision and allowed her to run.
Still, the episode turned off a number of veteran state Democratic activists, former candidates and officeholders, prompting some to give Franken a second look. He posted stronger first-quarter fundraising figures than Finkenauer and earned endorsements from some well-known former Finkenauer supporters bothered by her declining to accept responsibility for the filing mistakes.
Grassley, from New Hartford in northern Iowa, was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1980 after serving three terms in the U.S. House.
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Hayden Panettiere, seen here discussing "Nashville" with the Build Series at AOL HQ on January 5, 2017 in New York City, has opened up about her battle with addiction.
Actress Hayden Panettiere has revealed a battle addiction that she says left her struggling at the height of her career.
Panettiere, now 32, was a fixture on television for more than a decade starting in 2006, when she landed a breakout role on NBC's "Heroes." She followed that up with a role opposite Connie Britton on country music drama "Nashville," during which she calls "tough years" in a new interview with People.
"I could relate to a lot of those storylines like the alcoholism and postpartum depression. They hit close to home," she told the magazine.
In addition to her struggles with alcohol abuse, she said she would also take opioids.
"My saving grace is that I couldn't be messy while on set and working," she said. "But things kept getting out of control [off set]. And as I got older, the drugs and alcohol became something I almost couldn't live without."
At one point, she landed in the hospital and told by doctors that her liver was "going to give out."
"I was in a cycle of self-destruction," she told People.
After eight months in a rehabilitation center and various other trauma and inpatient therapies, Panettiere, who shares a 7-year-old daughter with her ex, Ukrainian former professional boxer Wladimir Klitschko, is at peace and hopeful about the future.
"I put a lot of work into myself and I had to be willing to be incredibly honest," she said.
She is soon set to reprise her role in a new "Scream" film. Months ago, Panettiere also started a relief fund for those fighting to defend Ukraine.
Klitschko's brother, Vitali Klitschko, is the mayor of Kyiv.
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Which Cinderella dolls are best?
Cinderella is one of the most beloved fairy tale characters of all time. She teaches children that anything is possible if they believe in their dreams. Cinderella dolls can bring some of that magic to any child’s world. Whether you prefer Cinderella in her rags or her beautiful ball gown from her fairy godmother, you can find a doll to match your favorite. As Cinderella sings, “A dream is a wish your heart makes,” and if you’re looking for a Cinderella doll that will make all of your dreams come true, the beautiful Disney Princess Style Surprise Cinderella Fashion Doll will make you feel like you said the magic words, “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!”
What to know before you buy a Cinderella doll
Brands
While Disney dominates the Cinderella doll market, you can find versions of her from other companies as well. Barbie, Precious Moments and Madame Alexander sell Cinderella dolls. Their clothes closely resemble Disney’s Cinderella. Funko has cute, stylized plush versions of the princess. Little Adventures and Emily Rose sell Cinderella doll clothes so you can transform any of your dolls or stuffed animals into the lovely princess.
Version of Cinderella
There are versions of the Cinderella story from all over the world, but one of the most recognizable ones is Disney’s 1950 classic animated feature film. Disney’s “Cinderella” introduced her iconic blue dress, and even companies outside of the Disney brand use that color for her clothing. She even wears her glass slippers so you can recreate that famous midnight scene. Disney has Cinderella dolls in her rags, her ballgown and even the Comfy Squad casual version from “Wreck-It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet,” reading a book. You can also find dolls from Disney’s 2015 live-action film modeled after the lead actress, Lily James.
Age of Cinderella
Disney has created toddler and baby versions of most of their princesses. These dolls wear child versions of the classic costumes from the films. The Disney Animator’s collection has an adorable little girl doll of Cinderella, with her curly blonde hair and big blue eyes.
Material of doll
Dolls use many materials. You can find plastic, silicone and plush versions of Cinderella dolls. Some are a mix of both, with silicone heads, arms and legs and soft bodies.
Size of doll
Dolls range in size from mini-figure dolls to Barbie height to traditional baby doll size. Some are even larger than those.
Holiday dolls
Throughout the years, Disney has released holiday versions of Cinderella, dressed in ornate winter-themed styles of her classic blue dress.
What to look for in a quality Cinderella doll
Poseable dolls
Some Cinderella dolls are more poseable than others, with movable and bendable arms and legs that make them more realistic.
Accessories
Cinderella dolls come with accessories ranging from brushes and combs for their hair to extra clothes for them to wear. Many allow you to switch between poor Cinderella and Cinderella at the ball. A few come with extras such as a stuffed Bruno the dog, a tea cart or jewelry like pendants or rings for you to wear. You can also find furniture with some of the dolls. Smaller dolls even come with coaches for Cinderella to ride in. One comes with a figure of her beloved horse, Major. The Disney Comfy Squad Cinderella comes with more modern accessories such as a scooter with a helmet.
Sets
Cinderella comes in sets with other characters, such as Prince Charming, her Fairy Godmother, and her mouse friends, Mary, Perla, Suzy, Jaq and Gus. You can also find her in princess collections alongside other characters such as Belle, Ariel, Tiana, Mulan and other Disney royalty.
Disney Designer Collection
This Cinderella doll is a limited edition doll dressed in a gown inspired by her classic look for a masquerade ball. It is an elegant and sophisticated collector’s item.
How much you can expect to spend on a Cinderella doll
You can expect to spend $11-$200 on a Cinderella doll, depending on the brand and how many accessories it comes with. Madame Alexander is more expensive than Disney and Barbie.
Cinderella doll FAQ
Do any Cinderella dolls light up?
A. Yes. Disney sells a Cinderella doll dressed in the pink dress made for her by the mice and birds in the movie with a skirt that lights up. Mattel also has a light-up dress that plays music.
Do any Cinderella dolls make sounds?
A. Yes. Mattel has a doll that plays music and lights up with the push of a button. A Cinderella baby doll has a bottle that plays music and lights up when you pretend to feed her.
What are the best Cinderella dolls to buy?
Top Cinderella doll
Disney Princess Style Surprise Cinderella Fashion Doll
What you need to know: This 12.76-inch fashion doll for ages 3 years old and up comes with 10 accessories in three different compartments to open that create a fun, unboxing experience.
What you’ll love: The Cinderella accessories set includes two skirts, two pairs of shoes, a peplum, a purse, a necklace, a hair clip, a hairbrush and a blue tiara. You can mix and match the pieces and dress Cinderella for the ball.
What you should consider: The small accessories are more appropriate for older children.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Cinderella doll for the money
Disney Princess Comfy Squad Cinderella’s Sweet Scooter
What you need to know: This 12.76-inch Comfy Squad Cinderella doll for ages 5-years-old and up comes with a cool scooter.
What you’ll love: Cinderella wears her modern outfit with a skirt, top, headband, shoes and a matching helmet for her scooter. The toy comes with a sticker sheet to decorate the helmet and the scooter and make it your own. You can recreate the scene from “Wreck-It-Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet” when the Comfy Squad cheers on Vanellope at the Disney Sugar Rush Superraceway.
What you should consider: A handful of people said that the box came damaged.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Disney Animators’ Collection Cinderella Doll
What you need to know: This 16-inch doll for ages 3-years-old and up is from the authentic Disney Store Animators’ Collection of princesses reimagined as little girls.
What you’ll love: This version of Cinderella has her signature blonde curls and kind and gentle blue eyes. She wears her scullery maid outfit featuring a woven bodice, a muslin apron with a patch and a matching kerchief. The puffed sleeves, collar and skirt are made of satin. She holds a mini plush pillow of Bruno the dog.
What you should consider: Some people felt the dolls should be treated more as collectibles than toys because of their delicate beauty.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Honoring the activists, advocates, and accomplices driving change and championing diversity, equity and inclusion across the public relations and communications industry
Featuring keynote speakers Delano Massey, CNN Race and Equality Beat Leader; Nicole Cardoza, award-winning serial social entrepreneur, investor and author; and Chandran Nair, founder of The Global Institute for Tomorrow
NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Diversity Action Alliance (DAA), a coalition of public relations and communications leaders, will host its second annual Diversity Gala, presented by Omnicom Public Relations Group on June 15, 2022 from 5-10 p.m. ET. at Gotham Hall, New York. The event will be centered on the theme of Activists, Advocates, and Accomplices: Communicators Convening for Change.
The Gala will showcase the notable work that the public relations and communications industry has enacted to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the past year, through keynote speeches from industry influencers, featured presentations and honoree spotlights. The evening's program will recognize the individual communicators and organizations consistently driving action in DE&I and who push for the recruitment, retention and representation in management of top talent within the industry.
"Since its inception, the DAA has been focused on encouraging and facilitating real change around DEI within the PR and communications industry, and this year, we couldn't be prouder to honor those who have been true to our mission of action as activists, advocates and accomplices," said Carmella Glover, President of the DAA. "We are grateful to all of our signatories, sponsors and supporters who know that our collective work is not over as we aim to have the industry reflect the diversity of the U.S. population by 2025."
The following honors are presented in partnership with Hold the PRess, Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA), the Indigenous Peoples Public Relations Association (IPPRA), National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS) and VOICES for AAPI:
- Notable BIPOC-Owned Agencies
- Distinguished Communicators of Color
Chris Foster, CEO of Omnicom Public Relations Group, stated, "Achieving systemic equity requires each of us to do our part, working together with urgency and intention to make progress. Omnicom Public Relations Group is proud to partner with the DAA to put a necessary spotlight on key issues, recognize our industry's change agents, and propel our field forward."
The event will be emceed by Laura Coates, author, CNN anchor, senior legal analyst and SiriusXM talk show host, and chaired by Azurée Montoute-Lewis, Global Head of Talent Management and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hill+Knowlton Strategies.
DAA Board Chair and Principal at Charlene Wheeless, LLC & Senior Advisor Equity & Justice APCO Worldwide said, "The DAA has been a strong convener of professionals and companies in the communications industry and plays a key role in building accountability. We strive to help individuals and organizations bring about meaningful shifts in organizational culture that result in equity and belonging for the long-term."
Sponsors include: Accenture, Acuity Brands, APCO Worldwide, BCW, Cision, Enbridge, Glen Echo Group, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Mars, Omnicom Group, Page, PepsiCo, Prosek Partners, Target, Voya Financial, and Zeno Group. The full list of sponsors is featured on the DAA website.
Funds raised from the event will be used to support the DAA's continued efforts for a diverse, equitable and inclusive PR and communications industry. To become a sponsor of the DAA, visit https://www.diversityactionalliance.org/contact.
About the Diversity Action Alliance
The Diversity Action Alliance (DAA) is a coalition of public relations and communications leaders joining forces to accelerate progress in achieving meaningful and tangible results in diversity, equity, and inclusion across our profession. The DAA's goal is to achieve continuous improvement for professionals of color as measured by recruitment, retention and representation at all levels. For more information about the Diversity Action Alliance, visit the website and follow the DAA on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
About Omnicom Public Relations Group
Omnicom Public Relations Group is a global collective of three of the top global public relations agencies worldwide and specialist agencies in areas including public affairs, language strategy, global health strategy and change management. As the largest group of communications professionals in the world, our employees provide expertise to companies, government agencies, NGOs and nonprofits across a wide range of industries. Omnicom Public Relations Group delivers for clients through a relentless focus on talent, continuous pursuit of innovation and a culture steeped in collaboration. Omnicom Public Relations Group is part of the Communications Consultancy Network, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC).
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South Korea-Based Alternative Data Solutions and Software Company Enhances FiscalNote's Data-as-a-Service Offerings on a Global Scale
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FiscalNote (NYSE: NOTE), a leading AI-driven enterprise SaaS company that delivers market intelligence and data insights, has closed its previously-announced agreement to acquire Aicel Technologies ("Aicel"), a rapidly-growing alternative data company based in Seoul, South Korea. Aicel provides proprietary alpha-capturing datasets and extracts unique value and actionable insights to drive critical and timely business solutions for global financial markets.
"We're pleased to bring this critical transaction to a close, and welcome Aicel Technologies to the FiscalNote family of world-class products and market-leading brands," said Tim Hwang, FiscalNote's Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO. "Aicel will greatly enhance the breadth and scope of the AI data solutions offerings FiscalNote provides on a global scale for customers who seek to leverage data-driven intelligence and insights to power their decision-making processes and reach their business objectives. Aicel also enables FiscalNote to accelerate our market leadership not only in the South Korea marketplace, but the APAC region as a whole - catalyzing increased opportunities for our growth, access to a wider base of customers, and the addition of key engineering, AI, and R&D talent to our ranks."
The acquisition of Aicel further strengthens FiscalNote's existing AI data products - such as market leaders FiscalNote AI Solutions, DataHunt, and Predata - and its growth strategy in multiple ways, including by:
- Expanding FiscalNote's alternative data sources across the emerging fintech, capital markets, and financial services industries;
- Deepening FiscalNote's expertise in sophisticated artificial intelligence, data transformation, data ingestion, and API development for its customers;
- Providing access to a blue-chip customer base for FiscalNote in a high-growth and increasingly regulated marketplace;
- Driving new revenue opportunities in South Korea, the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, and the U.S.; and
- Establishing Seoul as a leading hub for FiscalNote, building upon its existing presence.
Aicel - which doubled its revenue in the past year - will immediately augment FiscalNote's wide-ranging global coverage for a variety of current and prospective customers who are interested in extracting deep insights attainable only by leveraging advanced AI data technologies. Furthermore, Aicel's combination with FiscalNote will accelerate the continued expansion of its customer base and revenues through a strong network of established partners, as well as sales and marketing relationships with leading firms.
Founded in 2016 and led by CEO Min Kim, Aicel processes both proprietary and licensed data, such as trade and export information, patent filings, aggregated consumer and retail transactions, food delivery and home-sharing data, e-Commerce sales information, and ESG metrics on a subscription basis for customers - such as asset management companies, multinational corporations, hedge funds, investment firms, and others. Aicel deploys advanced technology to collect, refine, process, and deliver tailored data to customers, while powering a data exchange marketplace through its Data-as-a-Service model to enable third-party data providers and vendors to rapidly partner with Aicel to develop new datasets quickly and efficiently.
"We're incredibly excited to start our work with Aicel and their talented team of highly-skilled professionals," said Josh Resnik, President & COO, FiscalNote. "Aicel will further bolster FiscalNote's unique decision intelligence capabilities, empowering our clients to leverage our proprietary artificial intelligence technology to better inform their decision-making. This also further expands FiscalNote's defensible technology stack, and continues our M&A-driven value creation to supplement our organic product development efforts, where we have had remarkable success on behalf of our customers through related AI solutions such as DataHunt."
Kim, who will continue to lead Aicel as part of FiscalNote's AI Solutions offering, said: "Our team is inspired by FiscalNote's vision and success and we are more than excited to become part of the FiscalNote family. Through this exciting combination, we see greater opportunities to better serve our markets and our customers."
About FiscalNote
FiscalNote (NYSE: NOTE) is a leading technology provider of global policy and market intelligence. By uniquely combining AI technology, actionable data, and expert and peer insights, FiscalNote empowers customers to manage policy, address regulatory developments, and mitigate global risk. Since 2013, FiscalNote has pioneered technology that delivers mission-critical insights and the tools to turn them into action. Home to CQ, Equilibrium, FrontierView, Oxford Analytica, VoterVoice, and many other industry-leading brands, FiscalNote serves more than 5,000 customers worldwide with global offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. To learn more about FiscalNote and its family of brands, visit FiscalNote.com and follow @FiscalNote.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham is holding up the Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause as a shield as he tries to avoid testifying before a special grand jury that’s investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others tried to illegally influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis wants to ask the South Carolina Republican about two phone calls she says he made to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his staff in the weeks after the 2020 general election, as well as the circumstances and logistics surrounding those calls. Raffensperger said at the time that Graham asked him whether he had the power to reject certain absentee ballots, a question he interpreted as a suggestion to toss out legally cast votes.
Graham’s attorneys have argued that the calls were made as part of his legislative duties and that the speech or debate clause gives him absolute protection from having to testify.
The legal back-and-forth has already delayed Graham’s testimony, which had been been set for Tuesday.
WHAT EXACTLY IS THE SPEECH OR DEBATE CLAUSE?
Under Article I of the Constitution, “for any Speech or Debate in either House,” senators and U.S. House members “shall not be questioned in any other place.” Simply, the provision — “approved at the Constitutional Convention without discussion and without opposition,” the U.S. Supreme Court wrote in a 1966 decision — is intended to protect members of Congress from questioning about official legislative acts.
In a 1968 decision concerning a congressman’s conviction under a conflict of interest statute, the Supreme Court wrote that the provision’s intent was “to prevent legislative intimidation by and accountability to the other branches of government.”
WHAT DOES IT PROTECT?
The argument over whether Graham is protected by the clause in this case “is fundamentally about what kinds of acts are legislative versus what kinds of acts are not,” said Anthony Michael Kreis, a constitutional law professor at Georgia State University.
Actions like speaking on the floor of the House or Senate, introducing legislation, working on a committee report and acts of legislative fact finding are all clearly covered, he said. News interviews, publications unrelated to official duties, political activities and engaging with the executive branch are not covered, he said.
WHAT ARE GRAHAM’S ARGUMENTS?
Graham has argued that the calls to Raffensperger involved his duties as a U.S. senator and chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, so he should have absolute protection from having to testify in this case. In court earlier this month, Graham attorney Brian Lea argued that the senator’s responsibility to decide whether to vote to certify Georgia’s election results, coupled with his shepherding of election-related legislation, made the calls part of his legislative duties.
WHAT HAS WILLIS’ TEAM ARGUED?
Prosecutors have argued that the calls are just their starting point. They have also disputed the notion that the phone calls were solely about legislative issues, saying that Graham was seeking to make changes to the way Georgia handled absentee ballots ahead of January 2021 runoff elections for U.S. Senate.
WHAT DID THE JUDGE OVERSEEING GRAHAM’S CASE SAY?
Graham asked U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May to quash his subpoena and rule that he didn’t have to testify before the special grand jury. Last week, she declined to do that, meaning Graham was still set to appear on Tuesday.
May noted that the clause doesn’t protect actions that are political rather than legislative. Even if she accepted that the calls were “comprised entirely of legislative factfinding,” and thus protected, “there would still be significant areas of potential testimony related to the grand jury’s investigation on which Senator Graham could be questioned that would in no way fall within the Clause’s protections,” she wrote.
SO WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW?
Graham appealed to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. A three-judge panel of the appeals court on Sunday issued an order temporarily putting on hold May’s order rejecting Graham’s request to quash the subpoena. That also put his Tuesday appearance before the special grand jury temporarily on hold.
The appeals court sent the case back to May, instructing her to determine whether Graham “is entitled to a partial quashal or modification of the subpoena” based on the Constitution’s speech or debate clause.
May on Monday ordered the two sides to file briefs, with the final deadline at the middle of next week. She specifically asked them to “address whether, and to what extent, certain alleged conduct (including specific lines of inquiry on telephone calls) is shielded from questioning” by the clause.
And she asked them to discuss whether “informal investigative inquiries” by members of Congress are protected by the clause or whether it applies only to “investigative inquiries that originate from a more formal congressional source, such as an investigation authorized by a Senate subcommittee.”
THEN WHAT?
It’s hard to say. If she finds that Graham is not entitled to any protection from the speech or debate clause for this matter, she could rule that any questions that Willis’ team wants to ask are fair game, professor Kreis said. But if she finds that certain lines of questioning would infringe on his privilege under the clause, she could set “narrow guideposts,” he said.
Once May has ruled on this limited issue, the case will head back to the 11th Circuit for further consideration.
HAVE ANY OTHER POTENTIAL WITNESSES MADE SIMILAR ARGUMENTS?
Yes. U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, a Georgia Republican and Trump ally, also filed a motion in federal court seeking to quash his subpoena. His case was also heard by Judge May. During a hearing, Hice’s lawyers agreed that there were some questions he could be asked before the special grand jury that wouldn’t be protected by any immunity.
May sent the case back to Fulton County Superior Court. She said at the time that if disagreements were to arise over whether specific questions infringed on Hice’s federal immunities, he could bring the federal issues back to her to settle. It wasn’t immediately clear where that stands.
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MENLO PARK, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, One Concern, a climate resilience technology company, announced the appointment of Nnenna Nnoli as Chief Financial Officer. Nnoli is an experienced finance executive in the banking and technology sectors.
"We have hired one of the most talented finance leaders who will help us through the next phase of our growth," said Ahmad Wani, CEO and Co-Founder, One Concern. "Her proven track record of building strategic finance organizations and navigating the capital markets will strengthen our company. Nnenna's addition to our leadership team marks an opportunity for One Concern to extend our lead in the global resilience market."
Nnoli joins One Concern from Spotify, where she served as Vice President, Head of Financial Planning and Analysis. She started her finance career at JPMorgan Chase, where she worked for more than twelve years in strategic and operating roles, most recently as the Chief Financial Officer for Chase Merchant Services – Enterprise and Middle Market business, and previously in investment banking, where she worked on numerous capital raising and M&A transactions. She graduated from Stanford with a B.A. in Economics and earned an MBA from the Yale School of Management.
"This is an exciting period to join One Concern, at a time when the SEC's proposed climate reporting is driving high demand for the company's climate analytics products and solutions," said Nnenna Nnoli, CFO, One Concern. "The innovation emerging from One Concern is distinctive and aims to disrupt the traditional ways we think about and adapt to the impacts of climate change on society, the environment and global financial markets. I am looking forward to helping One Concern scale and thrive in the climate intelligence marketplace."
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One Concern, a climate resilience technology company, enables organizations to focus on adaptation and resilience strategies by using newly developed resilience analytics for supporting risk selection, mitigation, pricing and risk management. Applying machine learning and state-of-the-art resilience modeling, One Concern helps organizations better understand and prepare for physical climate risks with the mission of making disasters less disastrous. A 2019 Technology Pioneer, One Concern is part of the World Economic Forum's Global Innovators community. oneconcern.com
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. ("Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp.") (NASDAQ: LILM) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between March 30, 2021 and March 14, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp., 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 Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Lilium materially overstates the design and capabilities of the Lilium Jet, an electric vertical take-off-and-landing aircraft for use in a new type of high-speed air transport system for people and goods; (2) Lilium materially overstates the likelihood for the Lilium Jet's timely certification; (3) Lilium misrepresents its ability to obtain or create the necessary batteries for the Lilium Jet; (4) the special purpose acquisition company merger would not and did not generate enough cash to commercially launch the Lilium Jet; (5) Qell Acquisition Corp. did not engage in proper due diligence regarding its merger with Lilium GmbH; and (6) as a result, Defendants' public statements and statements to journalists were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: June 17, 2022
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Judge again denies Steve Bannon bid to delay his trial next week
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday again denied a request from Steve Bannon to delay his criminal contempt trial, saying he was confident a fair and impartial jury could be seated despite the extensive media coverage of the onetime adviser to former President Donald Trump.
U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols had earlier in the week rejected a bid by Bannon’s lawyers to delay his trial, which is scheduled to start Monday with jury selection. He made a similar ruling Thursday, turning aside concerns from Bannon’s lawyers about a CNN report set to air on the eve of trial and what they said were prejudicial comments made during a hearing this week by the House committee investigating the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
“I am cognizant of current concerns about publicity and bias and whether we can seat a jury that is going to be appropriate and fair, but as I said before, I believe the appropriate course is to go through the voir dire process,” Nichols said, referring to the questioning of individual jurors before they are selected. “And I have every intention of getting a jury that is appropriate, fair and unbiased.”
Should that not happen, he said, the court will simply start the process over.
Bannon is charged in Washington’s federal court with defying a subpoena from the Jan. 6 committee that sought his records and testimony. Bannon was indicted in November on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress, one month after the Justice Department received a congressional referral. Each count carries a minimum of 30 days of jail and as long as a year behind bars.
He previously argued that his testimony is protected by Trump’s claim of executive privilege.
A lawyer for Bannon told the committee in a letter over the weekend that Bannon was now prepared to testify after Trump issued his own letter saying he would waive any claim of executive privilege.
Though such a professed willingness to testify won’t erase the criminal charges Bannon faces, Nichols left open the possibility that the letters could be referenced at trial, saying the information was “at least potentially relevant” to Bannon’s defense.
The judge mused earlier Thursday that Bannon could argue that he believed the committee’s dates for compliance with the subpoena were malleable and flexible — an argument prosecutors say is belied by the facts and the law.
“The crime of default (with regard to a subpoena) is complete at the time,” prosecutor Amanda Vaughn said.
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A river otter was spotted in the Detroit River for the first time in 100 years
By Zoe Sottile, CNN
A river otter has been spotted in the Detroit River for the first time in a century.
Eric Ste Marie, a marine ecologist studying at Windsor University in Ontario, told CNN that the remarkable sighting happened after his partner suggested they go for a walk before starting work.
Ste Marie lives on the Canadian side of the Detroit River, which divides Detroit, Michigan, from Windsor, Ontario.
“I spotted something brown and furry in the water,” he said. “Usually when I see something like that, it’s a muskrat or a mink, which are much more common in this area.”
“I realized it was too big to be either of those. As it dove, it didn’t have the flattened tail like a beaver, which leaves otter as the only possibility,” he explained. River otters, semiaquatic mammals that can grow up to 30 lbs. and over 3 feet long, are found across North America, although their range has been significantly damaged by hunting and habitat loss.
Ste Marie and his partner “sprinted a few hundred yards” to the walkway where the otter was headed. He grabbed his camera and then got a video of the otter’s head bobbing out of the water.
“I didn’t even know it was possible to see river otters here,” he said. So he contacted some local experts — who confirmed that river otters hadn’t been seen in the Detroit River for 100 years.
“I had a feeling it might be a rare encounter, but I really had no idea just how rare,” Ste Marie said. “It’s pretty crazy to be lucky enough to see one.”
John Hartig, a visiting scholar at the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research who focuses on pollution cleanup in the Great Lakes, confirmed the rarity of Ste Marie’s sighting.
“We are thrilled that they are back,” he told CNN.
River otter populations have declined since the 1600s for numerous reasons, including the fur trade and loss of habitat. Detroit had “incredible pollution,” Hartig said. There was “so much oil in the river that not only river otters but beavers could not live there. Oil would coat their fur and they couldn’t thermoregulate and keep warm, so they died.”
But cleanup efforts in the past few decades have paved the way for the otters’ return to the river. Hartig said that in 2019, river otters were observed in Lake Erie National Park, having swum across Lake Erie. It was the first time the otters had been seen there in 100 years. “We thought we’re next, Detroit River is next,” he said.
River otters are an “indicator species,” according to Hartig, acting as a measure of cleanliness in the water. “We look for things like river otters,” he said. “If they’re there, it’s a good sign.”
The otters and their environment still face challenges, including climate change, urban runoff, and the continued “legacy of the industrial revolution” in the form of “contaminated sediments in these rivers and harbors,” Hartig said. But the otters’ return is a beacon of hope for conservationists and environmentalists alike.
“If the river is cleaner for the river otter, maybe it’s cleaner for you and me,” he added.
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Certification for UL 1973, the Standard for Batteries for Use in Stationary and Motive Auxiliary Power Applications
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambri, provider of long-duration Liquid Metal™ battery storage systems, today announced its battery cells achieved its first safety certification from UL Solutions, a leader in applied safety science.
Ambri's Liquid Metal™ battery received certification for UL 1973, the Standard for Batteries for Use in Stationary and Motive Auxiliary Power Applications, after successfully complying with the applicable requirements of the standard.
"This certification helps illustrate what we at Ambri have known all along: our technology is not only effective and high-performing, but it's also incredibly safe, starting long before the manufacturing process with the materials we source for our battery cells," said David Bradwell, Chief Technology Officer at Ambri. "This is an important milestone for our company, and it sends a strong and positive message to the market about the safety and resilience of our battery technology, as well as our ability to deliver a product that sets us apart thanks to smart and reliable sourcing, development, and manufacturing."
"UL 1973 is a Standard that addresses battery safety criteria. It is not technology-specific, but includes criteria for many commercially available chemistries," said Maurice Johnson, product manager in the Energy and Industrial Automation division at UL Solutions. "By assessing, validating, and confirming key elements that take into consideration the entirety of a battery system, UL Solutions is helping support Ambri's commitment to battery system safety and performance. We thank them for putting their trust in us to deliver on that promise."
Safety and reliability have been key tenets in Ambri's work to design and produce its Liquid Metal™ battery system, which utilizes commonly available, commercial-grade raw materials. The unique cell chemistry permits sourcing from a diverse mix of suppliers to reduce supply chain risk, including Ambri's partnership with Perpetua Resources, whose Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho could provide the only domestically mined source of antimony.
Following this achievement, Ambri will continue to pursue additional UL Solutions certifications as it expands into new markets and delivers additional projects.
About Ambri
Ambri's Liquid Metal™ battery technology solves the world's biggest energy problems – fundamentally changing the way power grids operate by increasing the contribution from renewable resources and reducing the need to build traditional power plants. Ambri's long-duration energy storage solution is built for daily cycling – even in extreme, harsh environments. With a lifespan of 20+ years with minimal fade, Ambri systems are not only extremely reliable but also safe, as Ambri systems do not produce or emit any gases and there is no possibility for thermal runaway. For more information visit: www.ambri.com.
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Airline to offer amenity kits in collaboration with Away on select flights, inspired by Away's signature design aesthetic
Marks a key moment for the global travel lifestyle brand who is partnering with a commercial airline for the first time
CHICAGO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, travelers flying in premium cabins on United's long-haul international and premium transcontinental routes will be the first to experience the airline's new, co-branded amenity kits designed exclusively for the airline by global travel lifestyle brand Away. Inspired by Away's iconic suitcases and versatile accessories, United will offer three versions of the amenity kits, each with custom travel essentials and Sunday Riley's United-exclusive range of clean, cruelty-free skincare products. The collaboration signifies the first time Away, the global travel lifestyle brand, has partnered with a commercial airline.
"As travel demand continues to rise to unprecedented levels, travelers are seeking comfort and quality now more than ever when they fly—that's why we chose to partner with Away," said Luc Bondar, vice president of marketing and loyalty and president of MileagePlus at United. "Away's mutual commitment to making travel more seamless, elevated and modern design aesthetic is in perfect harmony with United's brand, and we're thrilled to have the opportunity to be the only airline to provide this unique offering to our customers."
Together, United and Away thoughtfully designed each amenity kit to be the perfect accessory for customers to freshen up on long flights and reutilize on future journeys. The Away amenity kits offered include:
- Hard Pod: For travelers flying in United Polaris® business on long-haul international flights. The sturdy shell and interior elastic band will help keep belongings organized.
- Sports Pouch: For travelers flying in United Premium Plus® on long-haul international flights. Featuring a soft, protective material you can keep all your belongings organized —including your other travel essentials.
- Zip Case: For travelers flying in United Business on premium transcontinental flights. The water-resistant kit for transcontinental premium travelers is an ideal solution for storing liquids and moving quickly through airport security lines.
"We are thrilled to partner with United to bring Away's thoughtfully designed products to United travelers around the globe," said Melissa Weiss, Away's Chief Marketing Officer. "United's mission to connect the world and their dedication to making travel as effortless as possible aligns with Away's mission to create a more open world by making travel easier. We are certain this unique relationship between our two companies will do just that, making the travel experience more seamless for journeys near or far."
In addition to co-branded personal care essentials like earbuds, an eye mask, and a dental kit, the Away amenity kits will include United's In-Flight Remedy skin-care products from trusted partner and customer-favorite Sunday Riley. Sunday Riley custom developed the In-Flight Remedy line to offer United passengers, high-end skincare products on long-haul international flights and transcontinental flights. Formulated with hydration in mind to meet flyers' needs for increased moisture as they travel, each amenity kit includes a variety of Sunday Riley products, from face creams and cleansing cloths to hand creams and lip balms.
Last month, United unveiled its first brand advertising campaign in nearly a decade "Good Leads The Way", which highlights the airline's determination to be a force for good not only for customers, but also for the communities it serves. To get a further look inside each amenity kit or learn more about United's collaboration with Away, visit united.com/awaykits.
About United
United's shared purpose is "Connecting People. Uniting the World." From our U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers. United is bringing back our customers' favorite destinations and adding new ones on its way to becoming the world's best airline. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".
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New BMX track coming to Sandy Downs
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - BMX riders now have a new venue at Sandy Downs thanks to a partnership between the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department and the Snake River BMX Association.
During a recent City Council Meeting, council members unanimously approved a lease agreement between the City and Snake River BMX to use a designated area at Sandy Downs. With the approval of the lease agreement, the non-profit organization will offer a location for a new BMX track.
“This is really exciting for Parks and Recreation as well as for BMX racers and riders in our community,” Idaho Falls Park and Recreation Director PJ Holm said. “This new track that is now under construction gives greater recreation opportunities through an organization that has been around for more than 35 years.”
Under the agreement, Snake River BMX will be responsible for all maintenance and upkeep of the track and property used by the organization. The organization will operate the track independently without any City staff.
“Sandy Downs is a great place for this organization and gives them a place to grow into,” Holm said. “This location is a tremendous win for both the City and Snake River BMX through this private/government partnership.”
Snake River BMX will pay the City $1 per paid competitor, user and spectator at events in exchange for using the property. The lease on the property at Sandy Downs is for five years, at which time the City and the BMX organization can review the agreement.
Snake River BMX plans to build a larger track than their last facility in addition to a separate Strider bike track. The Strider track will give younger kids a chance to ride while the older riders use the main track. The new track location also provides ample parking and camping space for those big race weekends. | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho-falls/2022/04/06/new-bmx-track-coming-to-sandy-downs/ | 2022-04-06T22:40:35Z |
New study finds that overall senior food insecurity remained unchanged in 2020, yet racial disparities worsened
CHICAGO , May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Feeding America® today released The State of Senior Hunger in America in 2020, a study about seniors facing hunger in the United States. The report sheds light on the extent to which food insecurity – or having limited access to enough food to live a healthy lifestyle – affects individuals aged 60 and older.
The report shows that out of 76 million seniors, age 60 or older in the United States, 5.2 million were food insecure in 2020, the most recent year for which data is available. Food insecurity among seniors did not change significantly between 2019 and 2020, going from 7.1% to 6.8%. However, consistent with the overall population, there was a deepening divide along racial and ethnic lines. The Feeding America study shows that food insecurity worsened among Black seniors, rising from 15.5% to 19.6%, while improving for white seniors, dropping from 5.0% to 4.2%, leading to wider disparities between most groups. In 2020, Black seniors were 4.7 times as likely and Latino seniors were 3.1 times as likely to experience food insecurity compared to white seniors. While the study does not include separate food insecurity estimates for other demographic groups, it has been shown through other analyses that individuals who identify as Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and some Asian subgroups also have disproportionately high rates of food insecurity.
"Food insecurity is a complex issue, and seniors face many unique challenges when it comes to accessing food. Whether they are choosing between food and medicine or fuel, too many seniors have to make difficult decisions that could have harmful effects on their health and wellbeing and we are seeing that seniors from certain communities are more often having to make these decisions," said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. "We know that in order to achieve our vision of an America where no one is hungry, we have to address the structural and systemic barriers that disproportionately impact many communities of color. With the senior population projected to continue growing over the coming decades, for our parents and grandparents, the time to act is now."
The 2020 rate of food insecurity among seniors remained higher than the pre-Great Recession rate in 2007 of 6.3%. Since it is estimated that the senior population will grow to 104 million by 2050, if the current rate of senior food insecurity does not improve, then more than 7 million seniors could be food insecure.
The State of Senior Hunger in America in 2020 estimates food insecurity among seniors in 2020 at the national level and provides rates of senior hunger in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and for 51 large metropolitan areas.
Among the key findings:
- Seniors experiencing food insecurity live in communities across the country, including all 50 states and Washington, D.C. In 2020, senior food insecurity rates at the state level ranged from 2.9% in North Dakota to 13.1% in the District of Columbia.
- Nine of the ten states with the highest rates of food insecurity were located in the South.
- Senior food insecurity in metro areas varied from 2.5% in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota metro area to 13.2% in the New Orleans, Louisiana metro area.
Food insecurity has negative effects for individuals across their lifespan. For seniors, these effects can be particularly problematic given the unique health, economic, and nutritional challenges that can come with aging. The State of Senior Hunger in 2020 also finds that food insecurity disproportionately affects seniors in certain socioeconomic groups. Specifically, in 2020, researchers found:
- Seniors with disabilities (11.6%) had food insecurity rates over twice as high as seniors without disabilities (5.3%).
- An estimated six in ten (57.7%) seniors experiencing food insecurity were female.
- Seniors who live with grandchildren were more likely to be food insecure than seniors who do not, 17.8% compared to 6.3%.
- Seniors with relatively higher incomes still struggle to get enough nutritious food. Over half (51.0%) of seniors experiencing food insecurity had income above the federal poverty line, and a majority were either retired (47.5%) or employed (19.0%), while only 4.9% were unemployed.
- Seniors who are renters (18.3%) were more than four times more likely to be food insecure than seniors who are homeowners (4.4%).
For the sixth consecutive year, The State of Senior Hunger in America was produced by Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger-relief charity with a nationwide network of 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs. The study was conducted by researchers Dr. James P. Ziliak and Dr. Craig Gundersen and is the source for national, state and metro-level information about food insecurity and very low food security among seniors aged 60 and older. An additional report highlighting food insecurity among individuals aged 50-59 was also released as part of The State of Senior Hunger in America report series. The full reports can be found here.
Learn more about senior hunger at feedingamerica.org and join the conversation about The State of Senior Hunger using #SolveSeniorHunger.
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Feeding America
312.641.6532
About Feeding America
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs, we helped provide 6.6 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; brings attention to the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity in our nation; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
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Baby Girl: Dog finds forever home after 4+ years at humane society
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN/Gray News) - A dog has been at the Capital Humane Society for several years, but she is finally getting a forever home.
KOLN reports Baby Girl was the longest-tenured animal at the organization while spending almost half her life in a room alone.
The 9-year-old Australian shepherd pit bull mix was a popular animal at the Humane Society since being surrendered in December 2017. The organization said she was taken in after not getting along with other dogs at her previous home.
With medical and special needs, Baby Girl couldn’t find the right fit for a permanent home. But that was until Kristy Raley put in months of work earning the animal’s trust and eventually bringing her home.
Raley said her father died a few years ago, and she suffers from anxiety and depression. The 25-year-old had a seizure last year and was looking for an emotional support animal.
“I went to the Capital Humane Society website, and Baby Girl was on the very last page,” Raley said.
The 9-year-old was the last dog Raley visited. Even though the two hit it off, six months of weekly visits went into the adoption.
“Lots of effort to even get her to open up to me,” Raley said.
Baby Girl’s adoption day was March 15 with Raley.
“She’s the longest-tenured dog that we’ve had. Most dogs are typically adopted within a week or two or less,” said Matt Madcahro, executive director at the pet adoption center.
Baby Girl takes thyroid medicine and has struggled to be around men, other dogs and kids. But for the last three months, she’s become spoiled by Raley and that includes having four beds.
“She did have a lot of special needs, and I’m glad I met every requirement because she does complete me, and I complete her too,” Raley said.
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been selected by Switzerland's Migros Cooperative Retailing to support its wider digital transformation strategy with Ivalua's comprehensive source-to-pay (S2P) solution for the retailers' indirect spend.
Migros is Switzerland's largest retailer and employer and ranks among the world's top 40 retailers and Fortune500 brands. Structured as a cooperative, Migros is a diversified and vertically integrated group of companies with retail at its core and organized into five strategic business units (Cooperative Retailing, Migros Industrie, Commerce, Travel and Financial Services). In 2021, the Group generated revenues in excess of $29 billion, and with roughly 97'500 employees Migros is Switzerland's largest employer.
The rapidly changing market requirements and continuously evolving technology landscape led to the formulation of Migros' central IT environments, with a focus on optimizing cost-intensive legacy systems and streamlining processes throughout the entire organization.
As part of this effort, Migros reviewed its complete Indirect - S2P process, spend data strategy, and existing solutions portfolio in order to improve cycle time, reduce time spent on non-value-added activities and boost collaboration between all involved internal and external stakeholders.
"Ivalua's platform approach and the flexibility of the solution allows us to address the complexity of our organization, substantially improve the user experience, and streamline our end-to-end processes and workflows across our different spend categories," said project leader Reto Rietmann, Head Strategic Procurement at Migros Cooperative Eastern Switzerland. "I expect the Ivalua platform to act as an accelerator for our digital transformation project, which will further increase the value of indirect procurement for our internal customers, our suppliers and the company as a whole," he concluded.
"Ivalua's solutions seem particularly well suited to the transformational objectives of the Migros Group, and our teams are delighted to work with such an impressive retail brand, thereby strengthening our footprint in the Swiss market", said Franck Lheureux, Ivalua's Chief Revenue Officer.
About Ivalua
Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software. Our complete, unified platform empowers businesses to effectively manage all categories of spend and all suppliers, increasing profitability, improving ESG performance, lowering risk and improving employee productivity. We are trusted by hundreds of the world's most admired brands and recognized as a leader by Gartner and other analysts. Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us at @Ivalua.
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Lumina Communications for Ivalua
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The expert in energy distribution, control technology and renewable energies will exhibit its portfolio for the first time at the International Manufacturing Technology Show – with a focus on three products.
- Innovative company that has been active in the US market for many years
- CrossBoard, MOTUS C14 and CrossMT are in the centre of the exhibition
- Company focuses on digitalization and intelligent solutions for industrial control cabinets
RÖDENTAL, Germany, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wöhner, a leading solution provider in the fields of power distribution, control technology and renewable energies, is exhibiting at IMTS in Chicago, USA – one of the world's leading trade shows for manufacturing technology – for the first time in the company's long history.
From September 12 – 17, the company, which exemplifies efficiency and structure in control cabinets and repeatedly highlights this claim with innovative products, will be presenting industry leading solutions such as the CrossBoard, MOTUS C14 and CrossMT at booth 134854 on level 3 of the East Building. All three products have set new standards and changed the industry in their respective segments.
During the show, visitors and journalists will have the opportunity for interviews and product deep-dives with Wöhner's experts.*
"Participating at IMTS for the first time is an important event for Woehner – and an excellent opportunity to present our portfolio in an extraordinary setting. Our innovative solutions have been key to our success in North America and internationally for many years. Participating at the International Manufacturing Technology Show is a logical result of our activities in the USA," explains Joe Wolfe, Director Engineering & Sales at Woehner LLC.
Specialist with tradition
Wöhner was founded in 1929 as a family business in the Bavarian town Rödental near Coburg, where the company is still headquartered today. For more than 90 years, the brand has stood for forward-looking technologies in the distribution and control of electrical energy. Today, the company is known worldwide as a specialist for electromechanical components, including fuse holders and busbar systems. Additionally, the company has added electronic products and software to the portfolio. Wöhner has four production sites globally, one of which is in Hampton, NH, USA. International sales support is provided by twelve subsidiaries as well as a comprehensive field service network in more than 80 countries on five continents.
"The US market with its growth potential is increasingly becoming a focus at Wöhner. We have been serving our customers in the US from our Hampton site since 1999 – and we would like to continue to build up this business with our innovations. This is exactly what we will demonstrate with our booth at IMTS," added Philipp Steinberger, CEO of Wöhner GmbH & Co. KG.
Busbar systems are now the market standard
In addition to Wöhner's innovative strength and expertise, the basis of the company's success are above all its busbar systems – such as the 60Classic System, which is now considered the market standard for power distribution and control technology. Recent new developments include the contact-protected power distribution system Crossboard, 185Power, the electronic motor starter MOTUS C14 and the measuring technology adapter CrossMT.
Wöhner's focus is on sustainability and digitalization. The product design and the materials used are selected and optimized considering environmental compatibility. A reduction in the use of plastics combined with the use of bio-based materials from renewable plant raw materials reduce the CO₂ footprint. In addition, the leanest possible structure in the company ensures maximum agility and resilience, especially during challenging times. This means that products can be brought to the market within twelve to 18 months.
In the spotlight at IMTS
Three solutions will be featured at the Wöhner booth during IMTS 2022: CrossBoard, the electronic motor starter MOTUS C14 and the measuring technology adapter CrossMT.
CrossBoard: modular system solution for machine and plant engineering
As a modular system solution, the CrossBoard out-of-the-box range allows safe power distribution up to 160 A. The basic system combines the advantages of a high-performance busbar system with traditional wiring on a DIN rail. In addition to the existing widths of 225 mm and 405 mm, it is now available in widths from 500 mm to 1100 mm – selectable in 100 mm increments.
The system, which is supplied as a complete unit and fitted with components without the use of tools, offers integrated touch-safe protection and includes numerous products for power connections and branch circuit protection.
MOTUS C14: Safety in microseconds
An additional highlight from Wöhner at IMTS is the innovative electronic motor starter MOTUS C14. The product offers fuseless motor protection in a compact size, with a user-friendly interface. If an error occurs, the electronics switch off the motor in a maximum of ten microseconds – faster than any fuse and with a low system load.
Thanks to C14 technology, the system is intrinsically safe and can be switched on again immediately after a fault has been cleared. In addition, the motor starter requires 75 percent less space than conventional solutions, and includes a CrossLink interface, making it compatible with all Wöhner basic systems. Last but not least, the starter has an interactive, guided maintenance and fault management, with numerous diagnostic functions.
CrossMT: new product category for accelerated digitalization
The CrossMT measurement technology adapter represents a product category of its own: as a fully electronic and supplier-open measurement technology module, it drives the digitalization of CrossBoard. Not only is it suitable for numerous application scenarios, but it also provides comprehensive information. The CrossMT can be used for main feed measurement to determine power quality and stability as well as energy consumption. It is also suitable for measuring motor protection equipment, where determination of motor parameters and status is required.
The CrossMT adds intelligent functions to control products that do not have such functions. Not only does it consume very little energy itself, but it also makes a significant contribution to greater sustainability. Last but not least, the CrossMT can be used in combination with solutions from other manufacturers.
About Wöhner
For more than 90 years, Wöhner has been a leader in forward-looking technologies for the distribution and control of electric power. The company is a global specialist for international fuse and busbar systems in the field of power distribution, control technology as well as renewable energies.
With twelve subsidiaries and an extensive network of representatives in Germany and abroad, Wöhner has customers in over 80 countries. The cornerstones of our success are ingenuity, the consistent implementation of the system concept and continuous growth. The headquarters of the family-run company founded in 1929 by Alfred Wöhner is in Rödental near Coburg (Bavaria).
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Admiral Thomas B. Fargo, USN (Ret.) will succeed William A. Furman as Chair
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) today announced the election of retired four-star Admiral Thomas B. Fargo as Independent Chair of its Board of Directors, effective at Greenbrier's close of business on August 31. A board member since 2015, Fargo serves as Chair of Greenbrier's Compensation Committee and a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Fargo has served as the Company's Lead Director since January 2021, a position Greenbrier's Board will eliminate with the election of an independent Board Chair. Effective with the appointment of Fargo, Greenbrier's Board policy is that members identified as Chair must meet the standards of the SEC and NYSE for an independent director.
Fargo will succeed William A. Furman, Greenbrier Executive Chair since March 2022. Previously, Furman was Chairman and CEO since 2014. Furman served Greenbrier and its predecessors as a co-founder, CEO, President and director beginning in 1974. Furman will continue to serve as a board member until January 2024, completing 50 years with Greenbrier and its affiliated businesses.
Lorie Tekorius, President & CEO said, "On behalf of Greenbrier's Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce Admiral Fargo's election to Independent Chair. Greenbrier, our management team and the Board are committed to leading in corporate governance and enhancing shareholder value. Having an independent board chair reflects best practices in corporate governance. We carefully considered the qualifications of all directors before electing Admiral Fargo as Chair. His broad experience in the transportation industry and service on public company boards is substantial and he will lead Greenbrier boldly into the future."
Fargo joined Greenbrier's Board of Directors as a former military commander with subsequent private sector experience in defense, maritime and other transportation industries. As Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command (2002-2005), he led the world's largest unified command while directing the joint operations of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force in the Asia-Pacific Theater.
Fargo also serves as Board Chair at Hawaiian Electric Industries and on the board of directors at shipping and logistics provider Matson, Inc. He was previously Board Chair at USAA, a $37 billion-dollar financial services company supporting the U.S. military and their families and Huntington Ingalls Industries, the nation's largest shipbuilder. He has also served on the boards of Northrop Grumman Corporation, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. and Hawaiian Airlines.
"Greenbrier is fortunate to have an experienced and accomplished Board of Directors. In addition to Tom's experience on our Board, he is also well-versed in governance practices that will influence important business dynamics in the years ahead. I can't think of anyone better suited to take on the Chair position. Tom has also led Greenbrier's Compensation Committee and served on the Nominating and Governance Committee. In recent years, these committees have helped further our environmental, social and governance work, oversee our IDEAL framework and manage our executive compensation to align with industry standards. I look forward to Tom's expanded contributions as Board Chair and to seeing continued growth and development of our committees under his leadership," said William A. Furman, outgoing Executive Chair.
Greenbrier, headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, is a leading international supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and joint ventures, Greenbrier designs, builds and markets freight railcars and marine barges in North America, Europe and Brazil. We are a leading provider of freight railcar wheel services, parts, maintenance and retrofitting services in North America through our rail services business unit. Greenbrier manages 421,000 railcars and offers railcar management, regulatory compliance services and leasing services to railroads and other railcars owners in North America. GBX Leasing (GBXL) is a special purpose subsidiary that owns and manages a portfolio of leased railcars that originate primarily from Greenbrier's manufacturing operations. GBXL and Greenbrier own a lease fleet of 11,800 railcars. Learn more about Greenbrier at www.gbrx.com.
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(KXAN) — The holders of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” copyright are suing a central Texas business — accusing its owners of marketing and selling “at least 66 illicit items” with trademarked logos and images related to the classic 1974 horror film.
According to a lawsuit filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court’s Western District of Texas, Roy and Lisa Rose run The Gas Station off State Highway 304, which was a film location for the 1974 movie. It sells barbecue and horror memorabilia, hosts events and rents out cabin. KXAN reached out to the Roses for comment.
The plaintiff, Vortex Inc., is a family-owned business created in 1974 to manage the rights to the film. It has licensed it to several other companies to produce a variety of products, including clothing, toys, novelties, video games and more.
Vortex’s agents say they reached out to the Roses in March 2016 to establish a licensing agreement.
According to the lawsuit, Roy responded “audaciously” that they would only do a deal if the film’s writers, Toby Hooper and Kim Henkel, would be available annually to sign autographs at The Gas Station.
Roy also reportedly wanted to recoup their initial expenses before paying back licensing fees.
The company’s response was a reminder that Vortex still owns the copyrights and that the Roses could not use them without permission, and a meeting between the two businesses occurred, the lawsuit stated.
After that meeting, Roy was to provide a business plan to Vortex, which it says never came.
It wasn’t until 2020 that Vortex investigated the Roses’ Cult Classic Convention, a yearly gathering of horror and cult classics film enthusiasts. There, it found a “number of infringing goods,” the lawsuit said.
Further investigation by the company found that the Roses also sold these products online and at a chain of Ohio smoke shops, according to the lawsuit.
Read the full lawsuit and see examples of memorabilia below:
In the lawsuit, Vortex’s attorney asks for $150,000 in statutory damages per infringing work, for a total $9.9 million, as well as legal fees and all profits from sales of the goods.
The lawsuit also asks the court to require the Roses destroy any remaining products.
“We take the protection of our intellectual property rights very seriously; this is one of the tenets that has allowed The Texas Chainsaw Massacre film franchise to remain independently owned and controlled by its original creators,” Vortex wrote in a statement. “Unfortunately in this instance we felt the need to protect against the infringement of those rights through court action.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/the-texas-chainsaw-copyright-infringement-business-sued-by-film-owner/ | 2022-09-03T00:17:43Z |
UN chief says Ukraine a ‘wake-up call’ to ditch fossil fuels as WMO releases damning climate report
Story by Reuters and Angela Dewan, CNN
The world’s oceans in 2021 grew to their warmest and most acidic levels on record, while melting ice sheets helped push sea levels to new heights, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday, prompting a call to action from United Nations chief António Guterres.
Oceans saw the most striking extremes as the WMO detailed a range of turmoil wrought by climate change in its annual State of the Global Climate report.
The WMO report follows on the latest UN climate assessment, which warned that humanity must drastically cut its greenhouse gas emissions or face increasingly catastrophic changes to the world’s climate.
The levels of climate-warming carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere in 2021 surpassed previous records, the WMO said.
Guterres said that the war in Ukraine was a wake-up call for the world to ditch fossil fuels.
Speaking at the launch of the WMO report, he described the findings as “a dismal litany of humanity’s failure to tackle climate disruption.”
“The global energy system is broken and bringing us ever closer to climate catastrophe. Fossil fuels are a dead end — environmentally and economically,” he will say, according to prepared remarks.
“The war in Ukraine and its immediate effects on energy prices is yet another wake-up call. The only sustainable future is a renewable one. We must end fossil fuel pollution and accelerate the renewable energy transition, before we incinerate our only home,” he said, adding “time is running out.”
Guterres also proposed a five-point plan to speed up the transition to renewables, including making renewable energy technologies, such as battery storage, “essential and freely-available” to the world, as well as shifting subsidies away from fossil fuels “to protect the poor and most vulnerable people and communities.”
He also called for private and public investments in renewable energy to triple to at least $4 trillion dollars a year.
Globally, the average temperature last year was 1.11 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average — as the world inches closer to the 1.5C threshold beyond which the effects of warming are expected to become drastic.
Last year’s temperatures were tempered slightly compared to 2020 because of the cooling effects of La Nina in the Pacific, though the year was still among the top seven hottest years on record.
“Our climate is changing before our eyes. The heat trapped by human-induced greenhouse gases will warm the planet for many generations to come,” said WMO Secretary General Petteri Taalas in a statement.
“It is just a matter of time before we see another warmest year on record,” Taalas said.
Oceans bear much of the brunt of the warming and emissions. The bodies of water absorb around 90% of the Earth’s accumulated heat and 23% of the carbon dioxide emissions from human activity.
The ocean has warmed markedly faster in the last 20 years, hitting a new high in 2021, and is expected to become even warmer, the report said. That change would likely take centuries or millennia to reverse, it noted.
The ocean is also now its most acidic in at least 26,000 years as it absorbs and reacts with more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Sea level has risen 4.5 centimeters (1.8 inches) in the last decade, with the annual increase from 2013 to 2021 more than double what it was from 1993 to 2002.
The WMO also listed individual extreme heatwaves, wildfires, floods and other climate linked disasters around the world, noting reports of more than $100 billion in damages.
The continental United States saw its hottest-ever summer, with hundreds of heat-related deaths recorded. The Dixie fire burned 3,900 square kilometers (1,500 square miles), making it California’s largest ever wildfire.
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