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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Calgary-based ClearSky Global Inc., an affiliate of Rainmaker Global Market Access, signed an agreement to commercialize ECOGY-GTL GmbH's unique, clean fuel technology for the global market.
The revolutionary technology produces pure, aromatics, and particulate-free diesel and jet fuels that are cleaner, lighter, and have a higher energy content than conventional refined fuels. The process is entirely energy self-sufficient and runs without burning hydrocarbons or using any external energy source. The result is a superior quality, low-cost fuel produced without greenhouse gas emissions.
ClearSky CEO, Timothy Kozmyk, commented, "ECOGY's remarkable technology provides us with a superior, economically viable solution for customers valuing cost-effective, low emission fuels. We believe this will be of particular interest to the aviation industry which is challenged with finding an economic way to reduce CO2 emissions in order to meet 2030 emissions targets. We have the solution they are looking for. The ECOGY™ process is emission-free and more energy-efficient than competing technologies, allowing us to produce a very pure and cost-competitive fuel product".
Fuel manufacturing operations will commence in Germany in 2024, with North American commercial natural gas to liquid fuel operations estimated to begin in 2025. Systems can be designed to produce anywhere from 75,000 litres of fuel per day from a compact 3-module plant to over one million litres per day from larger operations, enabling ClearSky to strategically deploy fuel production operations to take full advantage of variable market conditions and better serve its customers.
Germany-based ECOGY GTL-GmbH and its Netherlands subsidiary are focused on commercially developing the innovative ECOGY™ technology for a variety of industrial applications. Manfred Pfalzgraf, CEO of ECOGY-GTL GmbH noted, "the core ECOGY™ technology and the ECOGY-hybrid reactor are well established with a 12-year operating record in Germany. We are pleased to be partnered exclusively with ClearSky to develop a new natural gas and biomass to liquids fuel application of our technology to be commercialized for the North American market. We believe that the ECOGY-System has the potential to capture the markets around the world."
ClearSky is a modern energy company focused on making a significant near-term impact on lowering emissions worldwide by discovering and commercially developing economically-viable energy solutions that are cost-competitive with conventional energy sources, and that provide superior solutions to customers challenged with meeting emissions and energy consumption targets. Rainmaker CEO, Clark Grue, remarked, "ECOGY is the first of several disruptive energy technologies that we are working to commercialize. We are excited to assist the ECOGY/ClearSky partnership in globally commercializing this ground-breaking technology."
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MONTEREY, Calif., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Purchase Green Artificial Grass, North America's largest artificial grass landscape and leisure supplier – as well as a proud member of The Recreational Group (RG) family – announces the launch of their Monterey showroom and warehouse. Purchase Green Monterey opened on May 2nd - servicing areas such as Big Sur, Salinas, Santa Cruz, and other surrounding cities. The store will operate Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm.
Purchase Green Monterey is led by Eric Kristoffersen. Prior to owning his Franchise, Eric served as the Store Manager in Purchase Green's San Jose location for four years. Utilizing his former experience, Eric has passed along his resolve never to underdeliver and place integrity at the forefront of his business model in true Purchase Green fashion.
Monterey Franchise owner Eric Kristoffersen, states:
"The Monterey team is excited to provide this coastal market with a local option for artificial grass and supplies. There is an interesting market here, and we are doing our best to canvas our customer base and learn more about their needs. We are looking forward to a quick start this summer to get the ball rolling on a new store."
Monterey Purchase Green is strategically positioned to service the unique requirements of coastal regions within the area. Because saltwater and sandy soils do not provide good growth opportunities for grass, coastal residents are often faced with high landscaping costs and irrigation bills. An alternative to maintaining coastal lawns includes adopting low-maintenance landscaping options such as artificial turf. Moreover, in California, drought conditions are not a thing of the past. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, Monterey has experienced its driest year in the past 128 years. Since 2009, Purchase Green has aided water conservation efforts by helping save a billion gallons of water.
Purchase Green provides premium-quality artificial grass with nationwide delivery and a network of installers to ensure customers have access to the finest products in the industry. The opening of Purchase Green Monterey symbolizes Purchase Green's commitment to alleviating energy costs and assisting California's drought-stricken communities, one lawn at a time. For more information on supplies, locations, and franchise opportunities, visit purchasegreen.com.
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Skin has traditionally been reserved for animals -- until now.
For the first time, scientists learned to grow humanlike skin on a robotic finger using cells, a new study revealed.
Unlike artificial skin that is commonly used when building robots, this skin is alive, said lead study author Shoji Takeuchi, project professor in the department of mechanical and biofunctional systems at the Institute of Industrial Science at the University of Tokyo.
"Living skin is the ultimate solution to give robots the look and touch of living creatures," Takeuchi said.
His research team chose a robotic finger for the experiment because this mechanism is well studied and a critical part of a robot, he said.
Building the skin
The humanlike skin is made using the same building blocks as human skin, Takeuchi said.
The robotic finger was first submerged in a solution of collagen, which is a fibrous protein, and human dermal fibroblasts, the two major components that make up human skin. Dermal fibroblasts are the primary cell type in the connective tissue of the skin.
After the solution conformed around the finger, Takeuchi applied human epidermal keratinocytes to the outside. A keratinocyte is the main type of cell that makes up the human epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, he said.
In the trials, the elastic human skin moved freely while the finger made different motions, Takeuchi said. His team put a collagen bandage on a part of the finger that had been inflicted with a wound to mend it, and the robot was able to move freely after the protein repaired the skin.
Collagen is a major component of human skin and has healing properties, according to a 2021 study.
The skin could also repel water, which expanded what tasks the robot could perform.
When researchers used a robot with wet surface material, polystyrene foam beads stuck to it, according to the study. These beads are commonly used as filler material in products such as beanbags and some stuffed animals.
When the scientists tried the same experiment with the water-repellent humanlike skin, the robotic finger could flick the foam beads away without them sticking, the authors said.
Designing robots in our own image
Humanoids are robots that perform tasks that involve interacting with humans in settings such as the medical, nursing care and service industries, according to the study.
It's important to have humanlike robots when they are in places humans commonly frequent, said Pulkit Agrawal, Steven and Renee Finn career development professor and assistant professor in the department of electrical engineering and computer sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge. He was not involved in the study.
"Humans design spaces around them, so having a humanlike robot is useful in those scenarios," Agrawal said.
For example, robots that may one day be in a household need to be able to pick up items and move around the way a person does, he said.
If a robot were to be made of metal, it would need to be extremely precise to pick up another hard object such as a mug, Agrawal said. There would be a small amount of contact between the two objects since neither is flexible.
If the hand were soft like human skin, the robot could be less precise since more surface area on the mug would be covered as the soft skin conforms to the handle, he said.
A step in the right direction
The discovery is an important one, Agrawal said, but development of the humanlike skin still has a long way to go.
Skin is a living organism, so it needs to sustain itself by being constantly nourished while removing waste, Takeuchi said.
Unfortunately, the current skin that was grown does not have that ability built in, so it cannot sustain itself, he said.
Takeuchi is interested in adding a vascular system, the way blood is circulated throughout our body, to help shuttle nutrients to and from the cells and keep the skin alive. He also wishes to develop additional details for the skin such as hair follicles, nails and sweat glands.
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Hot and muggy Saturday...
With more rain chances for next week
Saturday’s reduced rain chances has meant all the moisture in the air is making for a muggy afternoon. The heat index (feels like temperature) is in the upper 90s in parts of Texoma!
But all that moisture means rain chances are still on the table into next week. For Labor Day weekend plans, keep an eye on the KXII Weather Authority radar Sunday afternoon and evening. A band of storms looks to form along the Red River and both states could see some heavy showers (about 30-40%).
This would lead to a slight cool off for Labor Day and chances of rain would remain spotty at about a 20% chance into Tuesday. Currently, the next good chance for storms looks to be Wednesday evening into the overnight.
Until then, it’ll be a warm and muggy Labor Day weekend.
Brady Blackstock
Weekend Meteorologist
News 12
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New Model incorporates a wide selection of shimmering original elements inspired by the romantic transformational capabilities of Sailor Moon
DOVER, N.J., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Casio America, Inc. is pleased to announce the latest addition to G-SHOCK's BABY-G model, created in collaboration with Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon. A blast from the past, this timepiece conjures up nostalgia for those who remember Sailor Moon and BABY-G's popularity in the 90s. The new watch, BA110XSM, is based on the popular BABY-G BA110 and incorporates a wide selection of shimmering original elements inspired by the romantic transformational capabilities of Sailor Moon.
The navy blue semi-transparent body, which recalls the night sky, is decorated with blue, red, and yellow stars, moons, hearts, and other Sailor Moon images, creating a glamorous look. The face is studded with sparkling shapes, and the hands are gold-colored. This special design evokes the exciting and unforgettable Sailor Moon transformation scene. The band loop is printed with the silhouette of Sailor Moon, which is also engraved on the case back of the watch. The design of the packaging of this model was also inspired by Sailor Moon. Everything about this model is designed to make this a very special collaboration model between BABY-G and Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, the heroine of every girl's dreams.
The new timepiece is equipped with G-SHOCK's technology including:
- Shock resistant
- 100M water resistant
- 2 Year battery life
- LED light
- 5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm)
- 1/100-second stopwatch (24 hour)1s,24H time
- Full auto-calendar
- World time 29 time zones (48 cities +coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off
The BA110XSM will retail for $160, while the additional models and pricing should follow. The new model will be available for purchase starting this August at select retailers, gshock.com, and the G-SHOCK Soho store. For more information about the G-SHOCK brand, visit gshock.casio.com/us.
CASIO's shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch is synonymous with toughness, born from the developer Mr. Ibe's dream of 'creating a watch that never breaks'. Over 200 handmade samples were created and tested to destruction until finally in 1983 the first, now iconic G-SHOCK hit the streets of Japan and began to establish itself as 'the toughest watch of all time'. Each watch encompasses the 7 elements; electric shock resistance, gravity resistance, low temperature resistance, vibration resistance, water resistance, shock resistance and toughness. The watch is packed with Casio innovations and technologies to prevent it from suffering direct shock; this includes internal components protected with urethane and suspended timekeeping modules inside the watch structure. Since its launch, G-SHOCK has continued to evolve, continuing to support on Mr. Ibe's mantra "never, never give up." www.gshock.casio.com/us/
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casio.com/us/
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FREMONT, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions designed to enhance workplace productivity, is excited to announce the launch of their linear barcode and QR code reader, SocketScan S720.
The SocketScan S720 is a Bluetooth Barcode Scanner that reads 1D and 2D barcodes on paper and screen. It's lightweight, ergonomically designed, and extremely user-friendly. Built for everyday general-purpose scanning, the S720 scans popular 2D barcodes such as QR Codes, PDF417, and Data Matrix. It is exceptionally easy to use, with intuitive notifications for battery level, Bluetooth connection, and scanning status. Completely wireless, the S720 provides increased mobility and productivity and helps reduce human errors that frequently occur during manual data entry methods.
Socket Mobile is continually innovating to provide data capture solutions that meet or anticipate evolving market needs. Although 1D barcode types are still prevalent within everyday business operations, 2D barcode usage is growing and will soon become the standard for businesses that want to transmit larger amounts of data through barcode data collection. 2D barcodes have the ability to serve multiple purposes simultaneously, offering a level of versatility, functionality, and efficiency that cannot be achieved with 1D barcodes. The GS1 standards body is driving a transition to 2D barcodes in retail by 2027, and the S720 provides a pathway for users to easily upgrade to 2D barcode usage. Using 2D barcodes with an effective barcode reader, such as the S720, gives businesses an accurate and easy way to track inventory and assets, scan products, digital IDs and/or credentials from mobile wallets. Consumers are demanding more information throughout the purchasing process, and 2D barcodes enable retailers to provide consumers with significantly more information using a single code. This ultimately provides an elevated experience for consumers, brands, retailers, and everyone in between.
Designed for the budget-conscious business, the S720 is a great everyday general-purpose barcode scanner that provides users with a cost-effective, comprehensive solution to increase productivity throughout business operations.
"Socket Mobile's goal with the launch of the S720 is to provide our users with a seamless upgrade path toward the future of data capture. We have many of our 1D linear barcode scanners, S700s, in the market today. The S720 is designed to be compatible with the S700, while adding the extra QR Code functionality for our users who want to take the next step of 2D barcode adoption. Covid helped educate the world on the power, reliability, and speed of using QR Codes. As a result, the adoption of QR Codes and other 2D barcodes for a variety of uses on packaging and as credentials in mobile wallets is accelerating. With the launch of the S720, our existing app providers can give their end-users an immediate and seamless upgrade option for 2D barcode usage and new users can start with a solution that they know will take them into the future. The S720 will open the door to 2D barcode adoption for more of our users, tightening the bond and enabling transparency between producers, brands, supply chain partners, and consumers," said Dave Holmes, Chief Business Officer at Socket Mobile.
Application developers who wish to integrate the SocketScan S720 can do so through Socket Mobile's CaptureSDK. It gives app providers the most reliable and consistent data capture performance, enabling the app to efficiently capture data in the physical world and utilize it in-app to maximize the value of their solution and increase their customer's overall productivity and satisfaction. CaptureSDK gives app providers the ability to offer any of Socket Mobile's data capture devices interchangeably and give end-users the freedom to choose the right device for each customer's requirements. If your app already uses CaptureSDK, including apps like Shopify and Square, the S720 will work out of the box and can be utilized immediately.
Socket Mobile is sampling key app partners in July. General availability through distribution partners and on the Socket Mobile Website will begin in August 2022, with an MSRP of $249.
Media Contact: David Holmes, David.holmes@socketmobile.com
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ATLANTA, June 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Craneware Group (AIM: CRW.L), the healthcare market leader in automated value cycle solutions, announced today the unveiling of its Trisus Chargemaster application at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Annual Conference in Denver. Attendees will also get their first look at the company's dynamic new branding and design as The Craneware Group, which includes Sentry Data Systems and Agilum Healthcare Intelligence, along with a new "Unlock It" campaign.
A cloud-based solution built on the growing Trisus platform, Trisus Chargemaster is built to meet the needs of healthcare organizations of all sizes, with the ability to manage both hospital and physician charges and fee schedule line items in one application. It includes Trisus Reference, a powerful application delivering reference and coding data for all users across the organization, providing easy navigation and code search, ICD-10 crosswalks, CCI Multicode Checker, Calculator for OPPS reimbursement, and much more.
Trisus Chargemaster is an evolution of the award-winning Chargemaster Toolkit, the industry's first automated chargemaster management solution. With this and all applications on the Trisus platform, The Craneware Group takes significant measures to ensure security across the organization, and HITRUST certification reiterates an unwavering commitment to protecting customer data.
"Trisus Chargemaster represents a transformational approach to CDM management, with easy-to-use functionality that increases efficiency, scalability, performance to facilitate optimal collaboration between operational, financial and clinical teams," said Keith Neilson, CEO of The Craneware Group. "We're excited to demonstrate this versatile new application, drive forward The Craneware Group brand, and show how we are measurably transforming the business of healthcare together."
Visitors to The Craneware Group booth will experience a new tri-color brand design and demonstrations of the exponential power of the company's Trisus platform and 340B solutions. There will also be an array of onsite experiences, including giveaways, games and raffle prizes, that reinforce the new "Unlock It" campaign.
Find The Craneware Group at booth 827.
Craneware (AIM: CRW.L), the leader in automated value cycle solutions, collaborates with U.S. healthcare providers to plan, execute and monitor financial and operational performance so they can continue to drive better outcomes for the communities they serve. Craneware's Trisus platform combines revenue integrity, cost management and decision enablement into a single SaaS-based platform. Our flagship solution, Chargemaster Toolkit®, continually earns KLAS recognition in the Revenue Cycle – Chargemaster Management category and is part of our value cycle management suite, which includes charge capture, strategic pricing, 340B compliance, claims analytics, patient engagement, revenue recovery and retention, and cost and margin intelligence solutions. Learn more at craneware.com.
The Craneware Group Media Contact:
Brian Parrish
VP Marketing
b.parrish@craneware.com
404-364-2150
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The storied champagne House celebrates its 250th anniversary with a joyful ode to the sun, reinterpreting the iconic song, "Good Day Sunshine", in a new international brand campaign.
REIMS, France, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veuve Clicquot, the iconic champagne House, has long been a symbol of profound optimism, boldness, and steadfast resilience. To commemorate 250 years of excellence, Veuve Clicquot will unveil an international brand campaign titled, "Good Day Sunshine", highlighting the House's solaire culture, which expresses one of Madame Clicquot's convictions that each new day opens new paths to build a brighter future.
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The campaign will be released globally on April 11, 2022, asserting the solaire nature of Veuve Clicquot, of which yellow – the color of the rising sun that has been included on its labels since 1877 – is the first embodiment.
Optimism captured in a film, the iconic song, "Good Day Sunshine", has been exclusively reinterpreted by globally recognized singer Charlotte Cardin and is at the forefront of Veuve Clicquot's newly unveiled campaign. "I'm very happy to partner with the iconic Veuve Clicquot and to reinterpret 'Good Day Sunshine', a true classic", says Cardin. "This collaboration was very natural to me as I am a fan of drinking champagne and love the joyful vibes of this project."
To illustrate its message, the House has called upon film director Jan Gleie and renowned photographer Tyler Mitchell, who cast a sensitive and spontaneous gaze on Veuve Clicquot, and life in general. "Good Day Sunshine" explores a universal attraction to the sun through the eyes of a young man, discovering yellow objects which, just as Veuve Clicquot's recognizable label, are a symbol of the new day and all its possibilities.
More than an anniversary, this is an ode to joy and optimism, and the audacious resilience that began with Madame Clicquot, la grande dame of Champagne.
"This new brand campaign is the embodiment of Veuve Clicquot's belief that every sunrise is the promise of endless opportunities," says Carole Bildé, Chief Marketing & Communications, Veuve Clicquot. "From Madame Clicquot's profoundly optimistic state of mind to our iconic yellow, our link to the sun is rooted in our DNA and our 250th anniversary was the opportunity to claim it loud and clear! This new campaign breaks the codes of the champagne category, elevating Veuve Clicquot as a luxury House beyond the category while staying true to its effortless chic brand identity."
The campaign will be rolled out across print, OOH & Digital and will also include one exclusive showcase of Charlotte Cardin, broadcasted digitally.
About Charlotte Cardin:
Amassing more than 272 million combined global career streams and attracting acclaim from global press, Charlotte Cardin takes flight out of flames on her debut album Phoenix. Released in April 2021, Phoenix has made Cardin the first female artist to spend multiple weeks at #1 on top Canadian Billboard since Céline Dion in September 2016. In addition to being long listed for this year's Polaris Prize, the record won Anglophone Album of the Year at ADISQ 2021 and was certified Platinum in Canada within a year from its release.
Back in 2017, Cardin's first two breakthrough EPs, Big Boy and Main Girl had sparked a whirlwind two-year journey around the globe - opening for Nick Murphy and BØRNS, selling out headline shows on multiple continents and gracing the stage of Bonnaroo, and Festival d'Été de Québec, as a special guest of Sting and Peter Gabriel. In the fall of 2021, Cardin headlined the return of Osheaga in her hometown of Montreal. The artist then went on to sell-out her first headlining Canadian tour, selling over 47k tickets coast to coast, plus selling out nights at The Roxy in Los Angeles and New York's Music Hall of Williamsburg.
About Tyler Mitchell:
Tyler Mitchell (born 1995, Atlanta GA, lives and works in Brooklyn, NY) is a photographer and film maker working across many genres to explore and document a new aesthetic of Blackness.
In 2018, he made history as the first Black photographer to shoot a cover of American Vogue for Beyonce's appearance in the September issue. The following year, a portrait from this series was acquired by The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery for its permanent collection. In 2019, Mitchell held its first solo exhibition I Can Make You Feel Good and in 2020, he was announced as the recipient of the Gordon Parks Fellowship, which support a new project that reflects and draws inspiration from Parks central themes of representation and social justice. Mitchell's work is also visible across key media such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Self Service and i-D. He is represented worldwide by Art Partner.
About Jan Gleie:
Award-winning director Jan Gleie's films and still photography have such striking visual flair and visceral impact that he is considered one of Denmark's greatest creative exports. He has a rare ability to capture reality through layers of emotion, making him one of the most sought-after talents in advertising and branding. Jan's impressive body of work in Europe, the U.S. and Asia includes such notable clients as Hermès, Vivienne Westwood, LVMH, Hugo Boss, Mercedes, VW, Converse, Mods Hair, Boots, MasterCard, Canon, Zalando and more.
Today his work is a true visual experience viewed across all formats with most of his branding commissions produced simultaneously for broadcast, print, social media and internet syndication. His extensive awards list includes Best Campaign wins at AWNY, Golden Aurora, Eurobest, London International... From fashion and film to music and sport, he's worked with the great and the good including Charlize Theron, Malcom McLaren, Helena Christensen, Tatjana Patitz, Eva Padberg, among others. Jan's honest approach to directing and his unique aesthetic fuse fashion and commercial work with real life, resulting in an unconventional expression that is both beguiling and effortlessly stylish.
About Veuve Clicquot:
Founded in Reims in 1772, Veuve Clicquot still remains true to its motto each day: "Only one quality, the finest". In 1805, Madame Clicquot took over the reins of the House and became one of the first businesswomen of modern times. Driven by her unfailing optimism, she was soon named "La grande dame of Champagne". Her free spirit, her boldness and her culture of innovation have continued to inspire the House, the footprint of which still radiates throughout the world. Despite hardships, she looked to the future with confidence, and won the almost impossible bet for a woman of her time, by revolutionizing the champagne industry.
"If in the search of perfection, we must take two steps at a time, I do believe that we should not be content in only taking one." – Madame Clicquot
Madame Clicquot thus created the first riddling table – still used today, the first vintage, as well as the first blended rosé champagne. Her iconic Vintage, Yellow Label is synonymous with over two centuries of know-how at the heart of an exceptional heritage. The color yellow – included on its labels since 1877, is also that of the rising sun. An ode to joy and optimism, expressing one of the House's convictions that each new day offers the promise of new possibilities to build a brighter future.
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Free e-learning course offers a roadmap for underrepresented inventors to pursue patents
WASHINGTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invent Together today launched an online learning platform aimed at guiding inventors from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds through the benefits of the patent system and the process of turning their breakthroughs into patented inventions. Produced in collaboration with Qualcomm Incorporated and free to users, The Inventor's Patent Academy (TIPA) was designed to make patenting more accessible for groups historically excluded from patent-heavy science and engineering fields, including women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQIA, people from lower-income communities, and people with disabilities.
Created by patent-holding inventors, patent-law specialists and experts in social and economic equity, inclusion and diversity, the multimedia TIPA course is written from an inventor's perspective. It features the innovation and patenting experiences of inventors from diverse backgrounds and teaches users about U.S. intellectual property rights and the practical knowledge required to navigate the patenting process.
The course is presented online by Invent Together, an alliance of organizations, universities, companies, and other stakeholders dedicated to understanding the diversity gaps in invention and patenting and supporting public policy and private initiatives to close them.
"It is estimated that millions of potential American inventors from underrepresented groups are not inventing or patenting, in part, due to a dearth of accessible information and limited early exposure to inventors and invention," said Sudeepto Roy, VP, Engineering, Qualcomm Incorporated, TIPA program lead and a founding member of Invent Together. "The lack of tailored information about the patenting process coupled with the financial barrier to entry prevents many inventors from patenting their inventions. Qualcomm and Invent Together have designed TIPA to be a solution to help increase participation by providing a free course to help people embark on their innovation journeys. In crafting this course, we were motivated by the belief that everyone can invent, and every inventor can learn to patent."
Black and Hispanic-American college graduates patent at half the rate of white college graduates, while women make up less than 13 percent of inventors who hold a U.S. patent, according to studies of patent data. Closing these gaps would promote U.S. job creation, entrepreneurial activity, economic growth, and global leadership in innovation, and estimates suggest that increasing participation by underrepresented groups in invention and patenting would quadruple the number of American inventors and increase annual U.S. gross domestic product by nearly $1 trillion.
"Thanks to the ideas of brilliant inventors, scientists, engineers and creators, the United States is an innovation powerhouse," said Invent Together Executive Director Holly Fechner. "The goal of TIPA is to expand access to inventing and patenting, and when we do that, we open new doors to opportunities, spur further innovation, create jobs, grow businesses, close wage and wealth gaps, and strengthen the U.S. position as a global innovation leader."
TIPA's "at-your-own-pace" modules explore the challenges inventors may face and provide tools needed to solve them. These include the fundamentals of how patents work, relevant patent laws and steps needed to protect inventions. Throughout the program, participants hear from real inventors about the challenges and opportunities of bringing their ideas to life.
Upon completing the first module, a course student said: "Before this course, I didn't realize that there was so much more to consider in addition to getting a patent issued. How would an inventor even know how to commercialize? The lessons answered that by offering the different options based on values and personality type. Overall, module one helps to frame the inventor's mindset. It also has therapeutic value in that it acknowledges some of the microaggressions that underrepresented people experience but don't verbalize. The lesson content validates those feelings and makes that group of people feel seen and included as innovators."
To learn more about TIPA and access the platform, visit https://inventtogether.org/tipa/.
Invent Together is an alliance of organizations, universities, companies, and other stakeholders dedicated to understanding the gender, race, income, and other diversity gaps in invention and patenting and supporting public policy and private efforts to close them. www.inventtogether.com.
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ChenMed Chief Transformation Officer is only physician on list of distinguished Georgia business leaders.
ATLANTA, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Women We Admire, which recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of today's women leaders across business, government, non-profits, entertainment, sports and other fields of work and interest, includes just one physician in the "Top 50 Women Leaders of Georgia for 2022" list just published. Susan Schayes, M.D., MPH, FAAFP, Chief Transformation Officer for ChenMed, a national leader in primary care, is honored for her expert clinical and business contributions helping the hyper-growth company transform care of the neediest populations through nearly 100 centers in 12 states.
Always recruiting outstanding doctors and care team members, ChenMed presently is expediting the self-funded construction of new centers in current markets, while also expanding into North Carolina (Burlington, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem), South Carolina (Columbia) and rural Georgia (Savannah, Macon and Augusta).
"We acknowledge these women for their tenacity, strength and resilience year after year," reports Women We Admire, adding that, "This year's awardees are some of the contributors for the state's success."
Women We Admire and its affiliates focus on inspiring greatness in diverse settings by sharing educational content directly with 32,000 individuals and businesses.
"Dr. Schayes is a tireless champion for the highly personalized primary care that's absolutely vital for underserved seniors living with major and multiple chronic diseases," says Jessica Chen, M.D., ChenMed Chief Clinical Officer. "A humble healer, with an uncanny ability to inspire both patients and other physicians delivering VIP care, Dr. Schayes constantly helps ChenMed innovate. Her keen eye for improving the patient experience is reinforced by effective coaching to generations of physician leaders – all energized by her resolute focus on 'doing whatever it takes to transform care, one patient at a time'."
This week, Dr. Schayes launched the nation's first Fellowship in Transformative Care (FIT), that's specifically designed to train ChenMed physician leaders of the future. "We now are actively recruiting board certified physicians in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics to fill the first wave of up to 10 ChenMed Fellowships in Transformative care," explains Dr. Schayes. "Mission-focused doctors are encouraged to apply for the full-time FIT positions that are 50 to 75 percent clinical care; that require full-time travel assignments in three to four geographies per year for two years; that are a short cut to career development with accelerated leadership and income opportunities for successful candidates."
When asked about being among the "Top 50 Women Leaders of Georgia for 2022," Dr. Schayes describes the tremendous joy she still finds every day after decades of serving others as a doctor. "This award is not really about me, or the other distinguished honorees, flattered as we are to be included," underscores Dr. Schayes. "My hope is to inspire even more pride in primary care among the next generation of clinicians – all to keep the focus on transforming care for the people we are blessed to serve."
"More than 64 percent of ChenMed partners are female clinicians," adds Dr. Schayes, "and every ChenMed doctor knows the sky is the limit for top performers in our physician-led company."
As Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) for ChenMed, Dr. Schayes is accountable for preparing new center leadership teams to transform care with VIP service that delivers best-in-class health outcomes. Plus, Dr. Schayes oversees creation of a winning road map for growing each ChenMed center opening in a new market.
Dr. Schayes formerly was a faculty member for 16 years at Emory University School of Medicine, where she was the Division Chief of Family Medicine, as well as the Residency Program Director for the Emory Family Medicine Residency Program. Prior to joining Emory, Dr. Schayes worked for the University of Toronto, and was in private practice. As the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians educator of the year in 2012, Dr. Schayes has been a champion of educating and training medical students, residents, physicians, and other allied healthcare learners for more than two decades in two countries.
She received an M.D. from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, and an M.P.H. in Management from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Schayes did her Family Medicine Residency at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. She is board certified in Family Medicine in both Canada and the United States, and actively practices medicine.
ChenMed employs outstanding primary care physicians and specialist doctors who are empowered to do whatever it takes to deliver VIP service; to detect and effectively manage high-risk diseases; and to reduce hospital sick days for Medicare-eligible seniors, many of whom are living with multiple and major chronic conditions.
Headquartered in Miami, ChenMed is a privately owned medical, management and technology company that delivers the high-touch and personalized primary care Medicare-eligible seniors need to enjoy better health. The company currently operates nearly 100 senior medical centers in 12 states. Named a Fortune 2020 "Change the World" company, ChenMed nurtures a corporate culture where shared values of love, accountability and passion are celebrated; and where community service is a hallmark.
Bringing concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations, ChenMed was named a "Most Loved Workplace" by Newsweek Magazine, and a certified Best Place to Work® by the Best Place to Work Institute. ChenMed brands include Chen Senior Medical Center, Dedicated Senior Medical Center and JenCare Senior Medical Center.
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the JYNNEOS vaccine to allow healthcare providers to use the vaccine by intradermal injection for individuals 18 years of age and older who are determined to be at high risk for monkeypox infection. This will increase the total number of doses available for use by up to five-fold. The EUA also allows for use of the vaccine in individuals younger than 18 years of age determined to be at high risk of monkeypox infection; in these individuals JYNNEOS is administered by subcutaneous injection.
"In recent weeks the monkeypox virus has continued to spread at a rate that has made it clear our current vaccine supply will not meet the current demand," said FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. "The FDA quickly explored other scientifically appropriate options to facilitate access to the vaccine for all impacted individuals. By increasing the number of available doses, more individuals who want to be vaccinated against monkeypox will now have the opportunity to do so."
JYNNEOS, the Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) vaccine, was approved in 2019 for prevention of smallpox and monkeypox disease in adults 18 years of age and older determined to be at high risk for smallpox or monkeypox infection. JYNNEOS is administered beneath the skin (subcutaneously) as two doses, four weeks (28 days) apart. For individuals 18 years of age and older determined to be at high risk of monkeypox infection, the EUA now allows for a fraction of the JYNNEOS dose to be administered between the layers of the skin (intradermally). Two doses of the vaccine given four weeks (28 days) apart will still be needed. There are no data available to indicate that one dose of JYNNEOS will provide long-lasting protection, which will be needed to control the current monkeypox outbreak.
Data from a 2015 clinical study of the MVA vaccine evaluated a two-dose series given intradermally compared to subcutaneously. Individuals who received the vaccine intradermally received a lower volume (one fifth) than individuals who received the vaccine subcutaneously. The results of this study demonstrated that intradermal administration produced a similar immune response to subcutaneous administration, meaning individuals in both groups responded to vaccination in a similar way. Administration by the intradermal route resulted in more redness, firmness, itchiness and swelling at the injection site, but less pain, and these side effects were manageable. The FDA has determined that the known and potential benefits of JYNNEOS outweigh the known and potential risks for the authorized uses.
To support the FDA's authorization of two doses of JYNNEOS administered by the subcutaneous route of administration in individuals younger than 18 years of age, the FDA considered the available JYNNEOS safety and immune response data in adults as well as the historical data with use of live vaccinia virus smallpox vaccine in pediatric populations.
JYNNEOS has been tested in individuals with immunocompromising conditions and has been found to be safe and effective in the trials that were performed to support approval. It was initially developed specifically as an alternative for use in immunocompromised individuals in the event of a smallpox outbreak.
On the basis of the determination by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services on Aug. 9, 2022, that there is a public health emergency, or the significant potential for a public health emergency, that has a significant potential to affect national security or the health and security of United States citizens living abroad, and the declaration on Aug. 9, 2022, that circumstances exist justifying the emergency use of vaccines, the FDA may issue an EUA to allow emergency use of unapproved vaccines or unapproved uses of approved vaccines.
The FDA will provide updates as developments occur and will continue to work with federal public health partners and industry to ensure timely access to all available medical countermeasures. More information can be found on the agency's monkeypox webpage.
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City of Pocatello hosts Hiring Fair
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - If you’re in the market for a seasonal job or career, the City of Pocatello wants you.
The City held its hiring fair on Saturday at the Public Works Annex.
City of Pocatello employees were in attendance at the event to answer questions about available jobs, demonstrate equipment, and help fill out applications.
The City is looking to fill seasonal and full-time positions related to green-space, community activities and events, environmental and beautification, as well as safety and resource renewal.
"We're looking to fill all the positions that we have available, but we're focusing a lot on some of our seasonal work for our Parks and Rec Department and some of our Utilities and our Street Operations Department," said Deputy Public Works Director Tom Kirkman. "Some of that seasonal work throughout the summer would be good work for kids that are out of school, college kids that are on summer break. That's kind of what we're trying to target right now."
If you couldn't attend the hiring event but would like to see what jobs are available at the City of Pocatello, click HERE. Or visit our website at www.pocatello.us and click on the “Job Openings” icon. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/14/city-of-pocatello-hosts-hiring-fair/ | 2022-05-14T23:22:44Z |
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s dress rehearsal for its mega moon rocket is off until at least this weekend because of a pair of technical problems that kept stalling a fueling test.
Launch managers tried twice — once Sunday and again Monday — to load nearly 1 million gallons of fuel into the 322-foot (98-meter) rocket known as Space Launch System, or SLS. Balky fans at the launch pad thwarted the first effort, while an improperly closed valve halted the second attempt.
The countdown test is the last major milestone before the rocket’s long-awaited launch debut. The Orion crew capsule atop the rocket will be hurled to the moon in a passenger-less test flight, looping around but not landing before returning to Earth. NASA is targeting June, depending on how the demo goes.
“We didn’t get through everything we wanted, but certainly learned a great deal that we’ll take into our next attempt,” said NASA’s Jim Free, who’s in charge of exploration systems development.
Speaking Tuesday at the Space Foundation’s annual conference in Colorado Springs, Free said the launch team will wait until SpaceX launches four private passengers to the International Space Station before taking another crack at the fueling test. Liftoff is scheduled for Friday from Kennedy Space Center, barely a mile from the pad holding the SLS rocket.
Managers declined to specify a date for the next SLS fueling attempt, but noted they would not have to start the test from scratch.
The dress rehearsal began Friday and should have lasted just two days. A severe thunderstorm resulted in four lightning strikes at the pad Saturday, but officials did not believe that caused any of the technical problems. They described the problems as nuisances — not design issues.
“The rocket is fine. The spacecraft (capsule) is fine. We’ve just got to get through the test and the test objectives,” mission manager Mike Sarafin told reporters.
After this first moonshot in NASA’s Artemis program, NASA will send a crew around the moon in 2024 and then attempt the first lunar landing by astronauts in 2025 or so. Astronauts last walked on the moon in 1972 during NASA’s Apollo program.
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Did you lose money on investments in DENTSPLY SIRONA? If so, please visit DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. Shareholder Investigation or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK , May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, is investigating potential securities fraud claims on behalf of shareholders of DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. ("Dentsply Sirona" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: XRAY) resulting from allegations that Dentsply Sirona might have issued misleading information to the investing public.
On April 19, 2022, the Company announced that Donald M. Casey Jr. ("Casey") had been terminated as the Company's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and had also ceased to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective that same day. Casey had served as the Company's CEO since joining the Company in February 2018.
On May 10, 2022, the Company announced its preliminary financial results for the first quarter of 2022. Among other things, the Company reported first quarter net sales decreased 6.1% to $965 million, compared to $1,027 million in the first quarter of 2021. Additionally, net income for the first quarter of 2022 was $65 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, compared to $117 million, or $0.53 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2021. And adjusted earnings per diluted share decreased to $0.52 compared to $0.72 in the first quarter of 2021.
On that same day, the Company also announced that it was unable to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2022. The Company revealed that in March 2022, an internal investigation had commenced into allegations regarding certain financial reporting matters submitted by current and former employees of the Company. The investigation was focused on the Company's use of incentives to sell products to distributors in the third and fourth quarters of 2021, whether those incentives were appropriately accounted for, and whether the impact of those sales was adequately disclosed in the Company's periodic reports filed with the SEC. Dentsply also revealed that the Company's Audit Committee was investigating allegations that certain former members of senior management directed the Company's use of these incentives and other actions to achieve executive compensation targets in 2021. The Audit Committee retained independent outside counsel to assist in its investigation. The Company also announced that it had voluntarily contacted the SEC to advise it that an internal investigation was underway, and that it was unable to file the Form 10-Q on a timely basis.
On this news, the price of Dentsply Sirona stock declined over 7% to close at $36.38 per share on May 10, 2022.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant returned to action Saturday night against the New Orleans Pelicans after missing nine games with right knee soreness.
The point guard, the team scoring leader at 27.6 points a game, was announced in the starting lineup shortly before the game. Morant’s return gives Memphis an opportunity to have its starters play together before the playoffs.
Memphis holds the second seed in the Western Conference.
Morant, who was listed as questionable in the pregame injury report, hadn’t played since injuring the knee March 18 at Atlanta. During that span, the Grizzlies were 7-2, the losses coming in the last two games at Utah and Denver.
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said even before it was determined Morant would play against New Orleans that no decision has been made regarding Morant’s status for the season-finale against Boston on Sunday.
Asked if Morant would be on a minute restriction against New Orleans, Jenkins replied: “He may not play his playoff minutes. We’ll be smart. Obviously, we want to get him as good a run as possible with the group he’s playing with.”
Morant, who was named an All-Star starter for the first time this season, also averages 6.7 assists and 5.7 rebounds and has been one of the main catalysts behind the Grizzlies rise near the top of the NBA this season. He also leads the league in points in the paint at 16.8 points, the only guard in the top 10 in the category mostly dominated by centers and forwards. | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/ja-morant-returns-tp-grizzlies-after-missing-9-games/ | 2022-04-10T19:06:29Z |
BOSTON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The four John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their quarterly distributions today as follows:
Declaration Date: June 1, 2022
Ex Date: June 10, 2022
Record Date: June 13, 2022
Payment Date: June 30, 2022
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund
Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the "Fund") declared its quarterly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "HEQ Plan"). Under the HEQ Plan, the Fund makes quarterly distributions in a fixed amount of $0.2900 per share, which will be paid quarterly until further notice. Distributions under the HEQ Plan may consist of net investment income, net realized long-term capital gains, net realized short-term capital gains and, to the extent necessary, return of capital. The Fund may also make additional distributions (i) for purposes of not incurring federal income tax on investment company taxable income and net capital gain of the Fund, if any, not included in such regular distributions and (ii) for purposes of not incurring federal excise tax on ordinary income and capital gain net income, if any, not included in such regular quarterly distributions. The Board may amend the terms of the HEQ Plan or terminate the HEQ Plan at any time.
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A portion of a Fund's current distribution may include sources other than net investment income, including a return of capital. Investors should understand that a return of capital is not a distribution from income or gains of a Fund. As required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, a notice with the estimated components of the distribution will be mailed to shareholders at the time of payment if it does not consist solely of net investment income. At this time, one or more of the Funds anticipates that the notice accompanying the current distribution will include an estimate of return of capital. Such notice will also be posted to the Funds' website at www.jhinvestments.com. The notice should not be used to prepare tax returns as the estimates indicated in the notice may differ from the ultimate federal income tax characterization of distributions. After the end of each calendar year, investors will be sent a Form 1099-DIV informing them how to report distributions received during that year for federal income tax purposes.
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Fund's control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
An investor should consider a Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.
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Manulife Investment Management is the global brand for the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on more than a century of financial stewardship and the full resources of our parent company to serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, our leading capabilities in public and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint that spans 18 geographies. We complement these capabilities by providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset managers from around the world. We're committed to investing responsibly across our businesses. We develop innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our securities portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets, and we believe in supporting financial well-being through our workplace retirement plans. Today, plan sponsors around the world rely on our retirement plan administration and investment expertise to help their employees plan for, save for, and live a better retirement. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.
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How to keep safe while traveling after the mask mandate change
By Katia Hetter, CNN
On Monday, a federal judge in Florida struck down the Biden administration’s mask mandate for airplanes, trains and other public transport. Within hours, several major airlines announced that they would no longer be enforcing mask requirements, and mask-wearing is optional.
How can people continue to keep safe on planes now that masks are no longer required? What about vulnerable individuals like immunocompromised people and young children who aren’t yet vaccinated? Do you need to quarantine if you’re visiting vulnerable people and you were just on a flight? Should people consider canceling their travel plans?
To help answer these questions, I spoke with CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and professor of health policy and management at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. She is also author of “Lifelines: A Doctor’s Journey in the Fight for Public Health.”
The following conversation has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
CNN: First of all, how worried are you about masks no longer being required on flights?
Dr. Leana Wen: Since the beginning of the pandemic, I’ve said that my major concern with Covid-19 risk during travel isn’t what happens during transit, but what happens after people get to their destination. It may seem like planes are high risk because there are a lot of people in close proximity to one another, but planes have not been a major source of virus spread even before masking requirements. That’s because the ventilation on airplanes is quite good, with more frequent air exchanges than most office buildings. The HEPA filters they have are on par with the ones used in hospitals.
That said, masks — especially when used properly and consistently — do reduce the risk of virus transmission. There could be higher risk now that masks are no longer required. That means people who wish to remain cautious must take matters into their own hands even more to protect themselves.
CNN: What are steps people can take to continue keeping safe on planes?
Wen: Just because masks aren’t required by the government doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t wear them. I have several trips this month by train and by plane, and I will certainly be choosing to mask in the airport, train station, on the train and plane, and in other crowded areas.
If you are going to wear a mask, please wear a well-fitting, high-quality mask — an N95, KN95 or KF94 mask. I get very worried when I see people in simple cloth masks. They may think that those masks are protecting them, but they aren’t doing much, especially when we are dealing with the extremely contagious Omicron subvariants.
Wear your mask in the highest-risk settings. That includes during boarding and deplaning, when the ventilation systems on airplanes are often not running. Don’t drink or eat at those times.
Of course, please make sure you that you are maximally protected from a vaccination perspective. People who are vaccinated and boosted are less likely to be infected with Covid-19 compared with someone who is unvaccinated — and much less likely to become severely ill from the coronavirus. Consider getting your second booster shot, if you are eligible, for additional protection.
CNN: What’s your advice for people who are immunocompromised, or families with young children not yet eligible to be vaccinated?
Wen: For individuals who are immunocompromised or otherwise most vulnerable to severe outcomes from Covid-19, I would highly recommend that they stay masked with an N95 or equivalent mask at all times while in crowded indoor spaces. They should take off their mask to eat and drink only when not around others. That could be at an empty gate at the airport. One-way masking is highly protective, but only when it’s used at all times with a well-fitting, high-quality mask.
For families with children, the question to ask is how important is avoiding Covid-19 to your family. If it is very important, what to do depends on the age of the child. Children ages 2 and older who are able to mask can be encouraged to mask while on flights. A cloth mask worn over a three-ply surgical mask is better than a cloth mask alone. It’s much more challenging for little kids and those who are unable to mask. My best advice is to put them in the window seat, turn on the air nozzle at full blast, and try to limit the time they have to be in packed, poorly ventilated spaces like during boarding and deplaning.
CNN: What if you’re traveling to visit vulnerable people? Do you need to quarantine or test before seeing them if you just got off a plane with a lot of maskless people?
Wen: Depending on the medical circumstances of the people you’re visiting, you may already be asked to quarantine and test. For instance, if you are visiting an elderly relative who is on chemotherapy, or meeting a newborn baby, their families may already be requesting that you limit your risks and not go to indoor dining for a few days prior to travel, then take a rapid test just before seeing them.
I don’t think the travel itself should change this calculus. That is, I don’t think a plane of maskless people is risky enough to start your quarantine clock over, as long as you wore your N95 or equivalent the entire time while in indoor, crowded settings.
CNN: The mask mandate decision doesn’t affect just airplanes and trains. It also impacts subways and buses, which a lot of people need to get to school and work, as well as medical appointments. Is it safe for them?
Wen: This is a major concern. While airplanes have good air circulation in comparison to many other indoor settings, buses and subways may not. Also, many people need to take these local or regional forms of transportation in order to go about their daily lives.
Some municipalities, such as Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, are continuing to enforce mask mandates on local public transportation. My advice for vulnerable people remains the same: It is extremely important that you wear a well-fitting, high-quality mask at all times while in these indoor crowded spaces. Young children who are unable to mask and cannot yet be vaccinated have been at higher risk throughout the pandemic, and they remain at higher risk now. Try to limit their time in these settings and look for ways to improve ventilation, for example, by opening a window if that is an option.
CNN: Are there some people who might want to reconsider travel plans, now that the mask mandate has essentially been lifted?
Wen: I think families with babies and other very young children who are not able to mask might have already had concerns about traveling, especially with the number of people who were wearing flimsy masks or refusing to wear them. That’s the group that I could see being even more hesitant to go on planes and trains now.
Other people who can wear an N95 or equivalent mask should be quite well-protected through one-way masking. I would urge vulnerable people — and really everyone — to have a plan for what happens if they were to contract Covid-19. Would they qualify for treatments? If so, which ones are best for them, given their medical circumstances and other medications they are on? How would they access treatment at their destination? Can they bring rapid tests with them, and if they need confirmatory PCR testing, where would they get it?
Speaking of tests, before you go to international destinations, make sure you know what, if any, testing and vaccination requirements there are. There is still a testing requirement to reenter the United States, so know where you would go to get your test.
In recent months, there has been a shift from top-down, federal mandates to empowering individuals to make risk calculations and then decide for themselves what precautions they want to take. For some people, it may not be ideal, especially considering the chaotic way the federal mask mandate was brought to an end, but we all need to adjust to the current circumstances. We have many more tools at our disposal, and people should know about how to access all these tools to protect themselves and their families.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In light of evolving technology and advancements in telehealth, the American Physical Therapy Association has launched the APTA Digital Health Transparency Campaign to ensure that licensed physical therapists remain directly involved in the provision of care no matter the delivery system.
While APTA recognizes and supports the potential for technology to augment physical therapist practice, the reality is that technology alone cannot be called physical therapy. The campaign seeks to encourage leaders in the field of physical therapy and digital health care to pledge their commitment to transparency. Nine leading companies have already agreed to make the commitment and the list is growing.
APTA maintains that physical therapy, whether provided in person or virtually, is performed or directed solely by licensed physical therapists. The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy agrees that "the use of the phrase 'physical therapy' is reserved for use by licensees to ensure that patients understand with whom they are receiving physical therapy services." And several jurisdictions expressly prohibit advertising the provision of physical therapist services where a physical therapist doesn't provide or directly supervise the care provided.
APTA is asking companies that provide digital health to make the following commitment:
"Digital 'physical therapy' services are performed or directed only by licensed physical therapists in accordance with all regulations and APTA's Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy.
Physical therapist examination, evaluation, diagnosis, development of a management plan, and intervention shall be represented and reimbursed as "physical therapy" only when performed by a physical therapist or when selected interventions are performed by a physical therapist assistant under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist."
In a recent statement, APTA President Roger Herr, PT, MPA, asserted that "Physical therapist treatment and technology can and should coexist with the health and experience of the consumer in mind." He went on to say, "APTA stands ready to collaborate with digital platforms and partners to ensure these care models are consistent with existing laws and regulations, uphold consumer protections, and advance quality practice provided by licensed health professionals in accordance with their professional obligations and state-defined scope of practice."
APTA will continue to promote consumer transparency and encourage other companies to commit to this pledge.
The American Physical Therapy Association represents 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy nationwide. Visit apta.org to learn more.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation is at a 40-year high. Stock prices are sinking. The Federal Reserve is making borrowing much costlier. And the economy actually shrank in the first three months of this year.
Is the United States at risk of enduring another recession, just two years after emerging from the last one?
For now, most economists don’t foresee a downturn in the near future. Despite the inflation squeeze, consumers — the primary driver of the economy — are still spending at a healthy pace. Businesses are investing in equipment and software, reflecting a positive outlook. And the job market is still booming, with hiring strong, layoffs low and many employers eager for more workers.
“Nothing in the U.S. data is currently suggesting a recession is imminent,” Rubeela Farooqi, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics, wrote Tuesday. “Job growth remains strong and households are still spending.
That said, Farooqi cautioned, “the economy faces headwinds.”
Among the signs that recession risks are rising: High inflation has proved far more entrenched and persistent than many economists — and the Fed — had expected: Consumer prices rose 8.6% last month from a year earlier, the biggest annual 12-month jump since 1981. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has exacerbated global food and energy prices. Extreme lockdowns in China over COVID-19 worsened supply shortages.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has vowed to do whatever it might take to curb inflation, including raising interest rates so high as to weaken the economy. If that happens, the Fed could potentially trigger a recession, perhaps in the second half of next year, economists say.
On Wednesday, the Fed is set to raise its benchmark interest rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, by as much as three-quarter of a percentage point. That would be the Fed’s largest rate hike since 1994, and it could herald the start of a period of especially aggressive credit tightening by the central bank — and with it, a higher risk of recession.
Analysts say the U.S. economy, which has thrived for years on the fuel of ultra-low borrowing costs, might not be able to withstand the impact of much higher rates.
The nation’s unemployment rate is at a near-half-century low of 3.6%, and employers are posting a near record number of open jobs. Yet even an economy with a healthy labor market can eventually suffer a recession if borrowing becomes costlier and consumers and businesses put a brake on spending.
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HOW WOULD THE FED’S RATE HIKES WEAKEN THE ECONOMY?
Higher loan rates are sure to slow spending in areas that require consumers to borrow, with housing the most visible example. The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages topped 5% in April for the first time in a decade and has stayed there since. A year ago, the average was below 3%.
Home sales have fallen in response. And so have mortgage applications, a sign that sales will keep slowing. A similar trend could occur in other markets, for cars, appliances and furniture, for example.
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HOW IS SPENDING AFFECTED?
Borrowing costs for businesses are rising, as reflected in increased yields on corporate bonds. At some point, those higher rates could weaken business investment. If companies pull back on buying new equipment or expanding capacity, they will also start to slow hiring. Rising caution among companies and consumers about spending freely could further slow hiring or even lead to layoffs. If the economy were to lose jobs and the public were to grow more fearful, consumers would pull back further on spending.
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DOES A SINKING STOCK MARKET HURT THE ECONOMY?
Falling stock prices may discourage affluent households, who collectively hold the bulk of America’s stock wealth, from spending as much on vacation travel, home renovations or new appliances. Broad stock indexes have tumbled for weeks. Falling share prices also tend to diminish the ability of corporations to expand. Wage growth, adjusted for inflation, would slow and leave Americans with even less purchasing power. Though a weaker economy would eventually reduce inflation, until then high prices could hinder consumer spending. Eventually, the slowdown would feed on itself, with layoffs mounting as economic growth slowed, leading consumers to increasingly cut back out of concern that they, too, might lose their jobs.
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WHAT ARE SIGNS OF AN IMPENDING RECESSION?
The clearest signal that a recession might be nearing, economists say, would be a steady rise in job losses and a surge in unemployment. As a rule of thumb, an increase in the unemployment rate of three-tenths of a percentage point, on average over the previous three months, has meant that a recession will eventually follow.
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ANY OTHER SIGNALS TO WATCH FOR?
Many economists also monitor changes in the interest payments, or yields, on different bonds for a recession signal known as an “inverted yield curve.” This occurs when the yield on the 10-year Treasury falls below the yield on a short-term Treasury, such as the 3-month T-bill. That is unusual, because longer-term bonds typically pay investors a richer yield in exchange for tying up their money for a longer period.
Inverted yield curves generally mean that investors foresee a recession and will compel the Fed to slash rates. Inverted curves often predate recessions. Still, it can take as long as 18 or 24 months for the downturn to arrive after the yield curve inverts. A short-lived inversion occurred Tuesday, when the yield on the two-year Treasury briefly fell below the 10-year yield as it did temporarily in April. Many analysts say, though, that comparing the 3-month yield to the 10-year has a better recession-forecasting track record. Those rates are not inverting now.
Powell has said the Fed’s goal was to raise rates to cool borrowing and spending so that companies would reduce their huge number of job openings. In turn, Powell hopes, companies won’t have to raise pay as much, thereby easing inflation pressures, but without significant job losses or an outright recession.
“I do expect that this will be very challenging,” Powell said. ‘It’s not going to be easy.”
Though economists say it’s possible for the Fed to succeed, most now also say they’re skeptical that the central bank can tame such high inflation without eventually derailing the economy.
Deutsche Bank economists think the Fed will have to raise its key rate to at least 3.6% by mid-2023, enough to cause a recession by the end of that year.
Still, many economists say any recession would likely be mild. American families are in much better financial shape than they were before the extended 2008-2009 Great Recession, when plunging home prices and lost jobs ruined many households’ finances.
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AP Economics Writer Paul Wiseman contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/explainer-recession-fears-grow-just-how-high-is-the-risk/ | 2022-06-15T01:01:27Z |
This news release constitutes a "designated news release" for the purposes of the Company's prospectus supplement dated December 3, 2021 to its short form base shelf prospectus dated April 22, 2021.
- High Tide Emerges as Preferred Partner for Store Acquisitions Through Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act ("CCAA") Proceedings
- The Company is Set to Enter the British Columbia Market with the Acquisition of Two Stores in Vancouver
CALGARY, AB, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - High Tide Inc. ("High Tide" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a leading retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets, is pleased to announce that it is further expanding its bricks-and-mortar retail cannabis operations and entering the British Columbia market, through a binding agreement (the "Acquisition Agreement") pursuant to which High Tide will acquire two operating retail cannabis stores in British Columbia, six operating retail cannabis stores in Alberta, and one operating retail cannabis store in Ontario (collectively, the "Stores") from Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) and its subsidiaries (together, "Choom"), for CAD$5.1 million (the "Transaction"), pending court approval on July 7, 2022.
"I am thrilled to be announcing this deal today, which represents the third public company whose assets we have integrated into the High Tide portfolio since November 2020, following the acquisitions of Meta Growth and Smoke Cartel. Choom was one of the original and long-standing brands in cannabis retail with a presence across the country and a similar brand personality to Canna Cabana. This will make the integration of Choom into the Canna Cabana brand seamless," said Raj Grover, President and Chief Executive Officer of High Tide. "While Choom had 17 operational stores before entering CCAA proceedings, we are able to acquire the nine locations that we want across three provinces at an attractive price of 3.8x annualized Adjusted EBITDA[1]. With these acquisitions, we are able to bring our innovative discount club model to Vancouver, Canada's third-largest metropolitan area, as well as numerous new markets in Alberta where we do not yet have a presence. I look forward to giving a warm welcome to the team members from Choom as they join the High Tide family," added Mr. Grover.
The Stores have the following addresses:
- 191 West 2nd Avenue in Vancouver, British Columbia (the "Vancouver West 2nd Store"). The Vancouver West 2nd Store is located in the trendy Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, close to numerous popular restaurants and retail stores, as well as the Olympic Village and Science World.
- 1391 Richards Street in Vancouver, British Columbia (the "Vancouver Richards Store"). The Vancouver Richards Store is located in the trendy and densely-populated Yaletown neighbourhood in downtown Vancouver.
- 7555 Montrose Road in Niagara Falls, Ontario (the "Niagara Store"). The Niagara Store is located in Niagara Square, an outlet mall anchored by numerous national big box and discount retailers.
- 115 2nd Avenue West in Brooks, Alberta (the "Brooks Store"). The Brooks Store is located in the centre of Brooks, close to numerous retail businesses.
- 5308 50th Avenue in Cold Lake, Alberta (the "Cold Lake 50th Avenue Store"). The Cold Lake 50th Avenue Store is part of a commercial district in Cold Lake South containing numerous restaurants and other businesses.
- 1020 8th Avenue in Cold Lake, Alberta (the "Cold Lake 8th Avenue Store"). The Cold Lake 8th Avenue Store is located on the main east-west street in Cold Lake North, close to several businesses, restaurants, and hotels.
- 320 Centre Street in Drumheller, Alberta (the "Drumheller Store"). The Drumheller Store is located in central Drumheller, close to a variety of local businesses and restaurants.
- 2719 14th Street SW in Calgary, Alberta (the "Calgary Store"). The Calgary Store is located on a well-trafficked road in southwest Calgary and is easily accessible for residents of nearby communities with favourable cannabis demographics, such as Bankview and South Calgary.
- 10140 107th Street in Westlock, Alberta (the "Westlock Store"). The Westlock Store is located in the town's commercial centre, close to numerous businesses.
For the three months ended April 30, 2022, collectively, the Stores generated annualized revenue of CAD$10.2 million and annualized Adjusted EBITDA of CAD$1.3 million. The purchase price represents 3.8x annualized Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended April 30, 2022.
The Transaction, which is an arm's length transaction, is subject to, among other things, receipt of required TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") approval, court approval, approval from various provincial regulators, and other customary conditions of closing, and is expected to close in the coming weeks. The consideration (the "Consideration") for the Stores being acquired will be CAD$5.1 million, which is to be satisfied through the issuance of common shares of High Tide ("High Tide Shares") on closing of the Transaction (the "Closing") on the basis of a deemed price per High Tide Share equal to the volume weighted average price per High Tide Share on TSXV for the 10 consecutive trading days preceding the Closing. The Transaction may close in multiple tranches depending on the speed of provincial regulatory approvals. Inclusive of the Stores, following the Closing, High Tide will have at least 43 stores in Ontario, 2 stores in British Columbia, 72 stores in Alberta, and 136 stores nationwide.
High Tide is a leading retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets. The Company is the largest non-franchised Canadian retailer of recreational cannabis as measured by revenue, with 127 current locations spanning Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. High Tide was featured in the third annual Report on Business Magazine's ranking of Canada's Top Growing Companies in 2021 and was named as one of the top 10 performing diversified industries stocks in the 2022 TSX Venture 50™. The Company is also North America's first and only cannabis discount club retailer, featuring Canna Cabana, Meta Cannabis Co., and Meta Cannabis Supply Co. banners, with additional locations under development across the country. High Tide's portfolio also includes retail kiosk and smart locker technology – Fastendr™. High Tide has been serving consumers for over a decade through its established e-commerce platforms including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com and more recently in the hemp-derived CBD space through Nuleafnaturals.com, FABCBD.com, BlessedCBD.co.uk, and BlessedCBD.de, as well as its wholesale distribution division under Valiant Distribution, including the licensed entertainment product manufacturer Famous Brandz. High Tide's strategy as a parent company is to extend and strengthen its integrated value chain, while providing a complete customer experience and maximizing shareholder value.
Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For more information about High Tide Inc., please visit www.hightideinc.com, its profile page on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and its profile page on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain information in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. Any statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "may", "should", "anticipate", "expect", "potential", "believe", "intend" or the negative of these terms and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements relating to: High Tide completing the Transaction on the terms and within the timelines set out in this news release; High Tide receiving requisite approvals for the Transaction; the anticipated effects of the Transaction on the business and operations of High Tide; the Company's business objectives and milestones and the anticipated timing of, and costs in connection with, the execution or achievement of such objectives and milestones (including, without limitation, proposed Transaction); the Company's future growth prospects and intentions to pursue one or more viable business opportunities; the development of the Company's business and future activities following the date hereof; expectations relating to market size and anticipated growth in the jurisdictions within which the Company may from time to time operate or contemplate future operations; expectations with respect to economic, business, regulatory and/or competitive factors related to the Company or the cannabis industry generally; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's current and future operations; the market for the Company's current and proposed product offerings, as well as the Company's ability to capture market share; the Company's strategic investments and capital expenditures, and related benefits; the distribution methods expected to be used by the Company to deliver its product offerings; the competitive landscape within which the Company operates and the Company's market share or reach; the performance of the Company's business and the operations and activities of the Company; the Company adding the number of additional cannabis retail store locations the Company proposes to add to the Company's business upon the timelines indicated herein; the Company's ability to generate cash flow from operations and from financing activities; the Company's ability to obtain, maintain, and renew or extend, applicable authorizations, including the timing and impact of the receipt thereof; the realization of cost savings, synergies or benefits from the Company's recent and proposed acquisitions, and the Company's ability to successfully integrate the operations of any business acquired within the Company's business; the Company's intention to devote resources to the protection of its intellectual property rights, including by seeking and obtaining registered protections and developing and implementing standard operating procedures; the anticipated sales from continuing operations for the financial year of the Company ending October 31, 2022; and High Tide's plans to extend and strengthen its integrated value chain, while providing a complete customer experience and maximizing shareholder value.
Forward-looking information in this news release are based on certain assumptions and expected future events, namely: that High Tide will have the ability to successfully complete the Transaction (and will have the ability to obtain all requisite approvals) on the terms and within the timelines anticipated by High Tide; High Tide's financial condition and development plans do not change as a result of unforeseen events; there will continue to be a demand, and market opportunity, for High Tide's product offerings; current and future economic conditions will neither affect the business and operations of High Tide nor High Tide's ability to capitalize on anticipated business opportunities); current and future members of management will abide by the Company's business objectives and strategies from time to time established by the Company; the Company will retain and supplement its board of directors and management, or otherwise engage consultants and advisors having knowledge of the industries (or segments thereof) within which the Company may from time to time participate; the Company will have sufficient working capital and the ability to obtain the financing required in order to develop and continue its business and operations; the Company will continue to attract, develop, motivate and retain highly qualified and skilled consultants and/or employees, as the case may be; no adverse changes will be made to the regulatory framework governing cannabis, taxes and all other applicable matters in the jurisdictions in which the Company conducts business and any other jurisdiction in which the Company may conduct business in the future; the Company will be able to generate cash flow from operations, including, where applicable, distribution and sale of cannabis and cannabis products; the Company will be able to execute on its business strategy as anticipated; the Company will be able to meet the requirements necessary to obtain and/or maintain authorizations required to conduct the business; general economic, financial, market, regulatory, and political conditions, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, will not negatively affect the Company or its business; the Company will be able to successfully compete in the cannabis industry; cannabis prices will not decline materially; the Company will be able to effectively manage anticipated and unanticipated costs; the Company will be able to conduct its operations in a safe, efficient and effective manner; general market conditions will be favourable with respect to the Company's future plans and goals; the Company will reach the anticipated sales from continuing operations for the financial year of the Company ending October 31, 2022; the Company will continue to grow its online retail portfolio through further strategic and accretive acquisitions; the Company will add the additional cannabis retail store locations to the Company's business and remain on a positive growth trajectory; and the Company will complete the development of its cannabis retail stores.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including but not limited to: the risks associated with the cannabis and CBD industries in general; the inability of High Tide to close the Transaction upon the terms and/or timelines indicated herein or at all; the inability of High Tide to obtain requisite approvals; the inability of High Tide to pursue more retail acquisitions in the future; the Company's inability to attract and retain qualified members of management to grow the Company's business and its operations; unanticipated changes in economic and market conditions (including changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic) or in applicable laws; the impact of the publications of inaccurate or unfavourable research by securities analysts or other third parties; the Company's failure to complete future acquisitions, including the Transaction or enter into strategic business relationships; interruptions or shortages in the supply of cannabis from time to time available to support the Company's operations from time to time; unanticipated changes in the cannabis industry in the jurisdictions within which the Company may from time to time conduct its business and operations, including the Company's inability to respond or adapt to such changes; the Company's inability to secure or maintain favourable lease arrangements or the required authorizations necessary to conduct the business and operations and meet its targets; the Company's inability to secure desirable retail cannabis store locations on favourable terms; risks relating to projections of the Company's operations; the Company's inability to effectively manage unanticipated costs and expenses, including costs and expenses associated with product recalls and judicial or administrative proceedings against the Company; risk that the Company will not reach the anticipated sales from continuing operations for the financial year of the Company ending October 31, 2022; risk that the Company will be unable to continue to integrate and expand its CBD brands; risk that the Company will be unable to grow its online retail portfolio through further strategic and accretive acquisitions; risk that the Company will be unable to add additional cannabis retail store locations to the Company's business; and risks that the Company will be unable to complete the development of any or all of its cannabis retail stores.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated.
Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect the Company's expectations as of the date hereof and are subject to change thereafter. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States of America. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the "1933 Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons (as defined in the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration is available.
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Shareholders who purchased shares of AUPH during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: May 7, 2021 to February 25, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Aurinia was experiencing declining revenues; (ii) Aurinia's 2022 sales outlook for the Company's only product which it offers for the treatment of adult patients with active lupus nephritis, LUPKYNIS, would fall well short of expectations; (iii) accordingly, the Company had significantly overstated LUPKYNIS's commercial prospects; (iv) as a result, the Company had overstated its financial position and/or prospects for 2022; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: June 14, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/aurinia-pharmaceuticals-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=28162&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of AUPH during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is June 14, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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NEW YORK, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson between April 27, 2017 and February 25, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until May 2, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Ericsson overstated the extent to which it had reformed its business practices to eliminate the use of bribes to secure business in foreign countries; (ii) Ericsson had paid bribes to the terrorist group the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria to gain access to certain transport routes in Iraq; (iii) accordingly, the Company's revenues derived from its operations in Iraq were, in at least substantial part, derived from unlawful conduct and thus unsustainable; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Christine Lahti shared that she is not a fan of horror and supernatural. However, she thought the creators of “Evil” were so funny, irreverent and smart, and she knew it would not be a typical horror show.
Season 3 of “Evil” is streaming now on Paramount+. New episodes drop every Sunday.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Wells Fargo & Company ("Wells Fargo") (NYSE: WFC) 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 Wells Fargo common stock between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Wells Fargo, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
https://www.wongesq.com/pslra-1/wells-fargo-class-action-loss-submission-form?prid=31193&wire=4
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Wells Fargo includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (ii) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (iii) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (iv) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: August 29, 2022
Aggrieved Wells Fargo investors only have until August 29, 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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New integrations open innovative paths to revenue for B2B growth teams
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LeanData, the modern revenue orchestration platform for today's growth leaders, today introduced new out-of-the-box integrations with popular sales and marketing solutions from 6sense, Clearbit, Cloudingo, Cognism, Crossbeam, Kronologic, Microsoft Teams, SalesIntel, Sendoso and UserGems.
LeanData's newest integrations significantly expand its ecosystem of long-standing integrations, which includes Salesloft, Slack, Outreach and others.
LeanData's Revenue Orchestration platform features flexible, easy, drag-and-drop workflows which seamlessly orchestrate data, processes and plays across Salesforce CRM and leading third-party applications in the revenue tech stack.
With LeanData's integrations, customers can now seamlessly:
- Ingest unique buyer signals with 6sense and UserGems.
- Enrich records with 6sense, Clearbit, Cognism, SalesIntel and others.
- Improve data quality with Cloudingo.
- Strengthen partner co-selling motions with Crossbeam.
- Trigger cadences with Salesforce Sales Engagement, Salesloft and Outreach.
- Send tailored calendar invites with Kronologic.
- Integrate gifting plays with Sendoso.
- Deliver real-time notifications with Slack and Microsoft Teams.
"We've released highly successful integrations in recent years based on customer demand—and their momentum continues to grow," said Hendrick Lee, Chief Product Officer, LeanData. "We're committed to leveraging synergies between LeanData and the products and solutions customers have adopted to power their revenue engines."
Later this month, LeanData will showcase its new integrations alongside partners at OpsStars 2022. Held alongside Salesforce's Dreamforce event, the seventh-annual OpsStars conference will take place September 21-22 at The San Francisco Mint in San Francisco, Calif. To register, visit www.ops-stars.com.
About LeanData
Today's growth leaders are powering their B2B selling with LeanData, the gold standard in modern revenue orchestration and an essential element of the modern RevTech stack. The LeanData Revenue Orchestration Platform, powered by No-Code Automation, simplifies and accelerates coordination of all the plays, people and processes needed to transform buyer signals into buying decisions. LeanData is inspiring a global movement among its 800+ customers and community of 5000+ OpsStars worldwide, empowering them with revenue operations excellence that translates into compelling buyer experiences and competitive advantage. See www.leandata.com.
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Ambulance hits and kills pedestrian walking along the highway, authorities say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) – An ambulance hit and killed a pedestrian in Tennessee early Tuesday morning, according to a news release obtained by WVLT.
The City of Alcoa said the crash happened just after midnight when an American Medical Response ambulance was driving on Alcoa Highway.
The ambulance hit a person walking in the left-hand lane of the highway who was wearing all black at the time, the release said.
According to AMR officials, the ambulance crew provided care to the pedestrian on the scene.
The person was taken to the hospital where they were pronounced dead.
AMR officials released the following statement in connection to the crash:
An AMR ambulance was involved in an incident with a pedestrian walking in the roadway on U.S. 129 in Blount County. Our crew provided care at the scene. Safety is our top priority, and the incident is under review.
The crash is under investigation.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, leaders from Peach State Health Plan and the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University announced the official 2022 "Peach State Scholars" during a ceremony on Augusta University's campus. The seven students make up the second class of Peach State Scholars participating in the Medical College of Georgia's MCG3+ Primary Care Pathway Program.
The program, which launched in 2020, allows selected students to finish medical school in three years rather than four and go directly into a primary care residency in Georgia. In exchange for their commitment to serve in a rural or underserved area of the state, these students will receive a scholarship for tuition, which was made possible by a $5.2 million donation from Peach State Health Plan in 2021.
"We are excited to see the MCG3+ Primary Care Pathway Program expand into its second year with the 2022 Peach State Scholars," said Wade Rakes, Chief Executive Officer, Peach State Health Plan. "These medical students will soon be on the frontline of medical care in Georgia's underserved communities. As this innovative program continues, together we'll help develop more doctors throughout the state of Georgia."
Governor Brian Kemp matched Peach State Health Plan's initial donation to kickstart the program, adding another $5.2 million in funding. This year, Governor Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly added an additional $8.7 million to the program.
"I am always proud to see public and private organizations in Georgia come to together to create innovative solutions to health care problems in the state," said Governor Brian Kemp. "The state of Georgia is proud to support the work Peach State Health Plan and the Medical College of Georgia are doing to put more doctors in our rural and underserved areas."
"Our partnership with Peach State Health Plan has been critical to getting the MCG3+ Primary Care Pathway Program off the ground to address Georgia's doctor shortages," said Augusta University President Brooks A. Keel, PhD. "Georgia is losing doctors in many of its underserved areas for a variety of reasons, including retirement of aging doctors and the desire of young doctors to open practices in more populated areas. These Peach State Scholars will help address these shortages for years to come."
The 2022 Peach State Scholars, their hometowns, and intended specialty are as follows:
Reginald D. Benson, Jr.
Douglasville, GA
Emergency Medicine
Sarah K. Chappell
Alpharetta, GA
Pediatrics
M. Raine Foulkes
Macon, GA
OB/GYN
Ganesh Maduraiveeran
Cumming, GA
Internal Medicine
Adir Mohaban
Hahira, GA
Emergency Medicine
Edil Nour
Lawrenceville, GA
Psychiatry
Bailey Rodgers
Marietta, GA
OB/GYN
The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 264 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to more than 500 residents and fellows in more than 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs.
Peach State Health Plan is a Care Management Organization that serves the needs of Georgians through a range of health insurance solutions. Peach State Health Plan serves the Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® population in partnership with Georgia Families. The organization also focuses on under-insured and uninsured individuals through its federal insurance marketplace plan, Ambetter, and its Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan. Peach State Health Plan is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading multi-line healthcare enterprise. For more information visit www.pshp.com.
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New, powerful Optoma ZU920T and ZU920TST added to DuraCore laser projector range
LAS VEGAS, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Optoma, a world-leading manufacturer of large display products and the #1 DLP® brand worldwide and in the Americas,* today at InfoComm introduced two new fixed lens, WUXGA laser projectors designed to bring high brightness, dependability, and cutting-image technology to the professional installation market. The Optoma ZU920T and ZU920TST deliver in spades on brightness and accurate color reproduction, along with installation flexibility and lifetime reliability, bringing to life stunning imagery and captivating content.
Following Optoma's award-winning ZU720T** projector, the new ZU920T series offers the main features and benefits of its predecessor, including high brightness, color precision and quiet operation. Awarded "Best of Show" at InfoComm 2022 by Projector Central, the ZU920TST offers an impressive 0.65:1 short throw ratio alternative to accommodate a variety of end-user scenarios and professional environments, such as short throw digital signage, edge-blending, projection mapping, simulation, and immersive installations.
The ZU920T and ZU920TST are 4K and HDR compatible, feature 9,800 lumens and a 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio, producing lifelike visuals with rich detail and bright colors. Designed to meet the demand for high brightness products that do not require interchangeable lenses, the ZU920T series offer a fixed, telecentric lens design with full motorized lens-shift and 1.6x motorized zoom and focus, delivering the same flexibility of interchangeable lens solutions at affordable price-points.
Engineered with DuraCore technology, the ZU920T series feature a dust-resistant IP5X certified optical engine for 24/7 operation capabilities, offering true maintenance-free projection for up to 30,000 hours of powerful performance in Eco mode. Supporting continuous 24-hour operation and featuring built-in edge-blending, warping and four-corner correction, as well as 360-degree and portrait installation modes, the ZU920T series provides superior versatility to accommodate even the most complex installations.
"Building on the success of the ZU720T series, we are thrilled to expand our line of DuraCore laser ProScene projectors which will further address the various needs of our ProAV customers," shared Jeffrey Perry, Product Manager at Optoma. "Designed to fulfill the performance needs of nearly every ProAV segment, our full line-up of high brightness, fixed lens WUXGA laser projectors offers our end-users with an array of robust display solutions that simplify installations and enhance visual experiences."
A value-added solution, the Optoma Management Suite (OMS)™ is available on the ZU920T and ZU720T series, offering IT administrators and technicians a real time remote platform to monitor, manage, and diagnose multiple displays simultaneously. OMS enables technicians to check the status and make configurations to optimize performance and broadcast emergency messages, alerts, or announcements across on-site displays.
ZU920T and ZU920TST key features:
- Resolution: WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
- Brightness: 9,800 lumens
- Contrast ratio: 3,000,000:1 with Extreme Black enabled
- Color: HDR compatibility
- ZU920TST Throw Ratio: 0.65:1
- Light Source: DuraCore laser with up to 30,000 hours of operation (Eco mode)
- Image size: Up to 300"
- Flexible installation features:1.6x zoom, 24/7, 360-degree and portrait mode operation, built-in edge-blending, warping, full motorized lens shift and four-corner correction
- I/Os: 2x HDMI in/ 1 HDMI out, HDBaseT, VGA, 3D Sync in and out, 12V trigger, LAN, RS-232 control and 2x 10W speakers with audio in/out
The ZU920T and ZU920TST are available for an estimated street price in the U.S. and Canada of $10,999 / $14,299 CAD and $12,999 / $16,999 CAD, respectively.
For more information, please visit: www.optomausa.com/product-details/zu920t and www.optomausa.com/product-details/zu920tst.
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**The Optoma ZU720T was awarded a "2020 Best of the Year Awards" from Projector Central.
About Optoma Technology, Inc.
Optoma combines cutting-edge technology and innovation to deliver remarkable visual display products designed to connect audiences with engaging video experiences. From the company's ProScene projectors and Creative Touch interactive flat panel displays, to LED displays, Optoma's suite of products can meet the demands of nearly any professional environment, including conference rooms and classrooms, digital signage, corporate, houses of worship, retail, simulation environments and control rooms. Optoma Technology is the U.S. headquarters for The Optoma Group, with continental headquarters also in Europe and Asia.
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- Filipe Albuquerque, Ricky Taylor prevail in changing weather conditions to win the IMSA Fast Lane Sports Car Weekend at Road America
- Meyer Shank Racing duo of Tom Blomqvist, Oliver Jarvis contend for victory until late race spin, contact, results in fourth-place finish
- Acura unofficially clinches 2022 IMSA DPi Manufacturers', Drivers' and Teams' championships
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A daring late-race pass, while negotiating slower GT traffic, secured the win Sunday for Acura, Wayne Taylor Racing, and drivers Filipe Albuquerque and Ricky Taylor. Acura's fifth WeatherTech SportsCar Championship win of the year has unofficially secured a sweep of the 2022 IMSA Manufacturers', Drivers' and Teams' titles for the manufacturer and its partner teams.
Battling fellow Acura team Meyer Shank Racing with drivers Tom Blomqvist and Oliver Jarvis for the race win and championship lead, Albuquerque in the #10 WTR ARX-05 pulled off a daring, two-wheels-in-the-grass pass on Jarvis in the #60 MSR Acura as both prototypes weaved their way through GTD traffic on the downhill run from Turn 3 to Turn 5.
The two Acuras, and a competing prototype from Chip Ganassi Racing, continued to battle for the race win into the closing laps of the two-hour, 40-minute contest – which was marked by frequently changing weather conditions. With just a few minutes remaining, Jarvis lost control exiting the high-speed Road America "Kink" and made heavy contact with the inside wall.
With the caution flag waving for the final two laps, Albuquerque and co-driver Taylor went on to record their fourth victory of the season, while Jarvis was able to nurse his damaged MSR Acura home in fourth, despite heavy front end damage and a deflating left front tire.
With just one race remaining, Acura has unofficially clinched the 2022 IMSA DPi Manufacturers' Championship, and will formally claim the title when the field takes the green flag for the season finale at Road Atlanta in October. Meanwhile, the drivers' and teams' titles will be decided between Meyer Shank Racing and Wayne Taylor Racing, with all other contenders also mathematically eliminated with the start at Road Atlanta.
Acura NSX GT3 Evo22
In the production-based GTD class, the Rick Ware Racing team driver pairing of Ryan Eversely and Aidan Read attempted to run the race on just two pit stops, running as high as third in class at one point as a result, but needed to come in for a splash of fuel near the end of the race that dropped the pair to ninth at the finish.
IMSA Fast Lane SportsCar Weekend at Road America Acura Race Results
- 1st overall - #10 Filipe Albuquerque, Ricky Taylor, Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
- 4th overall - #60 Tom Blomqvist, Oliver Jarvis, Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
- 9th GTD - #51 Ryan Eversley, Aidan Read, Rick Ware Racing Acura NSX GT3 Evo22
DPi Manufacturers' Championship Drivers' Championship (after 9 of 10 rounds)
1. Acura 3.333 1. Filipe Albuquerque, Ricky Taylor 3,066
2. Cadillac 3,300 2. Tom Blomqvist, Oliver Jarvis 3,047
3. Sebastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande 2,914
Quotes
Filipe Albuquerque (#10 Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05) Race winner: "What a crazy race. We started in first place and we led the first stint, and then the drizzle came. Ricky had a really tough time with a slick track and new, cold, slick tires. He did a hell of a job keeping the car on the track. We were almost last and were nearly lapped by the guys that took a gamble on rain tires, which was the right choice. At that point, our championship was completely over, but the beauty of IMSA and endurance racing is exactly this: it can shuffle unpredictably. I went back in the car even though I would've trusted Ricky to go to the end. I had driven in qualifying so I was confident, and it was dry again. We pushed again—maximum attack—dragging the championship fight to the last race. It came off perfectly for us. Another win, our fourth of the season is just brilliant. We set the goal to win. So far, so good."
Ricky Taylor (#10 Wayne Taylor Racing ARX-05) Race winner: "My job was to survive the conditions during my stint today. We were looking on for an Acura 1-2 towards the end, which was great and the strategy was strong. It's the first win for the #10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05 at Road America. Finally, crew member Bill Mullen got a [Road America] win after 36 years of coming here, so congratulations to him. On top of everything, that feels the best—Bill Mullen got his win. I can't say enough about Filipe's drive. Acura's been a force since coming into the DPi category. Winning the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship DPi Manufacturers title today is huge. They do such an amazing job. You can see it in the standings over the years. Looking at it from the outside, if you're going to join the championship, you should get an Acura. They give us such reliable cars and the car has been lightning fast for five years. We're proud to represent the brand, and to effectively clinch that championship today—hats off to everyone at Acura, HPD and American Honda."
Lee Niffenegger (HPD IMSA Program Manager) On Sunday's Acura win at Road America: "Congratulations to everyone at HPD and our Acura Motorsports teams on a great day. Wayne Taylor Racing won for the very first time at Road America—the last of the current IMSA tracks for them to take a victory at. With a start at Petit Le Mans, Acura will win the Manufacturers' Championship in 2022. It's a massive achievement that everyone has worked so hard for. And, additionally, our Wayne Taylor and Meyer Shank Racing teams will have the chance to battle it out for the Team and Driver titles."
Fast Facts
- This is the fifth IMSA overall race win of 2022 for Acura. Meyer Shank Racing won the season-opening Rolex 24 at Daytona – and also collected five consecutive second-place finishes prior to Sunday's race – while Wayne Taylor Racing has been victorious at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Watkins Glen International Raceway and Sunday at Road America; along with a second-place finish at the Rolex 24.
- This is the 49th IMSA prototype victory for Wayne Taylor Racing, but the first at Road America. WTR and drivers Filipe Albuquerque and Ricky Taylor will unofficially take a narrow, 19-point lead in the Drivers' and Teams' championship battle over fellow Acura-equipped MSR with drivers Tom Blomqvist and Oliver Jarvis.
Next
The GT classes of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, GTD Pro and GTD, travel next to VIRginia International Raceway in Danville, Va., for the August 26-28 Michelin GT Challenge at VIR.
The full IMSA field next runs October 6-8 for the season ending, 10-hour Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga.
Acura Motorsports social media content and video links from Road America can be found on Instagram (www.instagram.com/hondaracing_hpd), Twitter (twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD). Features and long-form videos can be found on the Honda Racing/HPD YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV).
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BEIJING, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 23, Berry Oncology, a global leading company specialized in genomic testing and early cancer screening, announced the launch of its innovative one-time precision product HIFI Pan-Cancer Screening, which is an early multi-cancer screening product developed based on the company's proprietary HIFI technology platform. With one single testing, the product can accurately detect 6 high-risk and high-incident cancers in China that include lung cancer, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, and colorectal cancer, with a global leading performance of 87.58% sensitivity, 99.09% specificity and 82% traceability accuracy.
Cancer has become a global public health challenge. According to the 2020 global cancer burden data released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), there were 19.29 million new cancer cases and 9.96 million cancer deaths worldwide in 2020, while the numbers in China were 4.57 million and 3 million respectively in the same year, ranking the first in the world which has imposed a heavy disease burden on individuals and society.
The Healthy China 2030 Plan, issued by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council, clearly states that early diagnosis and treatment of major high-risk cancers is highly encouraged, opportunistic cancer screening should be promoted, and the 5-year overall cancer survival rate in China is expected to be increased by 15% by 2030. In the recently released 14th Five-Year Plan for Bioeconomic Development, it also stated that it is necessary to incorporate advanced technologies such as genetic testing into disease prevention, and to carry out early screening for major diseases such as cancers, so as to provide precision solutions and decision support for individualized treatment.
NGS-based liquid biopsy technology has greatly improved the possibility of early cancer screening. On top of significant improvement in the overall testing performance, innovative liquid biopsy products for early cancer screening, taking HIFI Pan-Cancer Screening as an example, have accessible benefits of minimal invasiveness and user friendliness, which help increase the compliance of high-risk groups and create bigger clinical intervention window for patients with early-stage cancer to improve their survival rate, compared with traditional cancer screening methods such as tumor markers and imaging.
HIFI Pan-Cancer Screening is the first early screening product for multiple cancer types using whole genome sequencing (WGS) of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) worldwide. Compared with other technologies, this technology can capture early cancer signals in a wider range and reduce missed detection caused by individual differences and differences in molecular biological characteristics across various tumor types.
In addition, HIFI Pan-Cancer Screening is developed based on Berry Oncology's proprietary HIFI technology platform. The self-iterative HIFI technology platform can reduce the costs of product development and testing services, and thus making early screening for multiple cancers more affordable.
Since its establishment, Berry Oncology has been committed to the development of innovative liquid biopsy products for cancer based on the NGS platform. Today, the company has carried out product development covering the full disease course, from early screening and early diagnosis, companion diagnosis, minimal residual disease, to recurrence monitoring.
Zhang Kai, deputy director of the National Cancer Center and the Cancer Prevention Department of the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, said, "With the innovative liquid biopsy technology, we can detect a variety of cancers at one time, making early diagnosis and early treatment more possible for patients, while providing new solutions for China to achieve the goals of cancer prevention and control. However, in addition to technology, the general public still needs to improve their awareness in self screening so that this new technology can be more widely used to truly increase early diagnosis rate and reduce mortality rate."
Zhang Ao, executive director of Qiming Venture Partner, said, "Qiming has been keeping close company to Berry Oncology since day 1, and has witnessed the upgrades of its HIFI technology platform and its determination in building the cancer prevention and treatment ecosystem. Early cancer screening is a high barrier industry, which examines both technical and execution capabilities of a team from the selection of technical route, the translation of theory to practice, the overall layout of the experiment and so on. The launch of the multi-cancer early screening product will further reinforce Berry Oncology's leadership in the early screening sector."
Zhou Jun, CEO of Berry Oncology, said, "Since its establishment, Berry Oncology has been dedicated to developing technologies and delivering products for early cancer screening based on the spectrum of malignant tumors, to help more high-risk people identify hidden risks and help more patients prolong survival time and improve quality of life. Moving forward, Berry Oncology will continue to optimize its technology system and iterate early screening products to deliver more advanced early cancer screening solutions in accordance with the actual market demand and environment. In the meanwhile, we will further our partnerships with industry players, universities and research organizations to co-build an ecosystem for cancer prevention and treatment that enables innovations more accessible."
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WILMINGTON, Del., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced completion of the previously-announced sale of its Biomaterials business unit, effective May 31, 2022, to the Huafon Group for a purchase price of approximately $240 million.
The results of operations of the Biomaterials business unit were previously reported in Corporate & Other. For full year 2021, the Biomaterials business unit recorded net sales of approximately $200 million.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.
About the Huafon Group
Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Ruian, China, the Huafon Group has been innovating to provide new material solutions globally in multiple industries by promoting sustainability, safety, technology and quality. Huafon Group is one of the largest manufacturers of polyurethane (PU) materials in the world with broad product portfolio in adipic acid, polyester polyols, spandex filament, microfiber material, TPU, polyamide etc. Huafon Group has more than 14,000 employees and owns multiple subsidiary companies globally in chemical, metals, finance, logistics, information technology and trade.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
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Marlington students innovate, create at STEAM Camp
LEXINGTON TWP. – Colten Mikes and Bodhi Renz are friends. They also both like animals. So naturally, they built a zoo.
The cardboard zoo includes a cotton ball giraffe and Styrofoam elephant, along with red foam bushes and a hole in the side for visitors to feed the animals. It even comes with a sign.
Mikes, 8, and Renz, 7, both third-graders in Marlington Local School District, built their project as part of the district's summer Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) Camp. The camp caters to students in second through sixth grades who attend the district's schools.
The camp's lead director, Aubree Horning, a STEAM educator in the district, has run the camp since 2018. This year, she said 85 students took part and built amusement-themed projects. The students were given materials – anything from beads and tape to motors and glue – and were asked to build things that coincided with the theme.
Process over product
Looking at the various projects in Marlington Middle School's gym, Horning noted how proud she was of the students at the camp. The students were able to innovate and try new things to make their end products the best they could be, she said.
"It's more of the process, it's not the product," Horning said. "Some of (the projects) started as a roller coaster, but then the students realized that the wheels and the motors weren't strong enough. So it morphed into something else."
Mylan Thomas and Hunter Oyster, both 11, realized that quickly. Their finished product was a crafty take on the classic duck hunting arcade game. It started out differently. They drew up plans for the project and settled on a conveyor belt with ducks mounted on top. They planned a homemade slingshot to shoot balls of tape at the ducks.
The motors they were supplied weren't strong enough to pull the belt, so they opted for targets of two sets of spinning ducks.
Meredith Wilson, a gifted intervention specialist with the district and a teacher at the camp, said that kind of problem-solving is paramount to students' development in and out of the classroom. Students learn concepts through unconventional methods.
"(The activities at the camp) are just not considered academic, but (students are) doing so much academic thinking," Wilson said. "They're measuring with rulers, they're calculating with mathematical things, they're thinking through problems with physics and everything, and they don't even really realize it."
'I think it's awesome.'
Matching the theme of the camp, Brenna Courtney, Isa Valverde and Ava Ranker constructed a "safari twister" ride that used a tiny motor to swing visitors – tiny plastic figures. Surrounding the ride was a lion cage, a giraffe enclosure and a cotton candy stand.
The girls worked on the ride all week and had a lot of fun, they said. Like Thomas and Oyster, they had issues with the capacity of the motor and the size of their workspace.
To complement his fellow campers' projects, Caden Steer, 10, was working on a churro stand. Overall, he said he liked the camp and the creativity it allowed him.
"I think it's awesome," Steer said as he glued the walls of his food stand. "It's really fun to be here with my friends."
2022 may be last year for camp
Horning said this could be the end of the camp. It receives funding from Marlington Local School District, and likelwill be among the cuts if a levy set to appear on the May 2023 primary ballot fails. The issue failed overwhelmingly in the May 2022 primary.
Horning said she's hopeful for the future of the camp and the programs. For now, though, she said she is enjoying the students' work.
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The man accused of opening fire on a Taiwanese church congregation in California was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder and five counts of attempted murder for what a prosecutor called an effort to “execute” as many people as possible.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer also announced that David Chou, 68, of Las Vegas faces enhancements for “lying in wait” and use of a firearm, as well as four counts of possessing destructive devices with intent to kill or harm.
“We typically think of the person who hides in the bushes,” Spitzer said. “This case is about the person concealing themselves in plain view.”
Arraignment was expected Tuesday afternoon. Spitzer said he expected that public defenders will be appointed to represent Chou.
Authorities have said Chou — a U.S. citizen who authorities say grew up in Taiwan — was motivated by hatred of Taiwanese people. A federal hate crimes investigation is also ongoing.
If convicted as charged and the jury finds the enhancements to be true, Chou would face a sentence of either life in prison without possibility of parole or the death penalty, Spitzer said.
“While there’s very strong evidence right now that this was motivated by hate, we want to make sure we have put together all the evidence that confirms that theory in the case,” Spitzer said, when asked whether he would be filing charge of a hate crime.
Chou is accused of opening fire during a Sunday luncheon for members of Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church, which worships at Geneva Presbyterian Church in the community of Laguna Woods.
Chou drove to Orange County on Saturday and the next day attended the luncheon. He spent about an hour mingling with about 40 attendees and then executed his plot, authorities said.
He chained the doors and put super glue in the keyholes, authorities said. He had two 9 mm handguns — legally purchased years ago in Las Vegas — and three bags, containing four Molotov-cocktail-type incendiary devices and extra ammunition. He opened fire and in the ensuing chaos Dr. John Cheng, 52, tackled him, allowing other parishioners to subdue him and tie him up with extension cords, authorities said.
Cheng died and five people were wounded, including an 86-year-old woman as well as four men, ages 66, 75, 82 and 92, the sheriff’s department said. Authorities on Monday said two of the wounded were in good condition, two were in stable condition and the status of the fifth patient was undetermined.
At a news conference on Monday, Sheriff Don Barnes called Cheng’s heroism “a meeting of good versus evil” that probably saved the lives “of upwards of dozens of people.”
Johnny Stanton, a fullback for the Cleveland Browns and a native of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., wrote on Twitter on Tuesday that Cheng had been his primary care physician.
“Absolute hero,” Stanton tweeted. ’He attacked the gunman and helped save so many in that church. I just wanted his name to be known. He will be missed.”
Investigators are trying to determine if the church in Laguna Woods, a scenic coastal area whose population mainly consists of retirees and is near a large gated community, was a random target, Spitzer said.
“That population in general created a vulnerable environment for him to carry out what I think was his ultimate goal, which was to execute in cold blood as many people in that room as possible,” he said.
Barnes said Chou’s hatred toward Taiwan was documented in handwritten notes that authorities found. Chou’s family apparently was among many forcibly removed from mainland China to Taiwan sometime after 1948, Spitzer said.
Chou had ties to an organization opposed to Taiwan’s independence from China, according to Taiwanese media.
Tensions between China and Taiwan are at the highest in decades, with Beijing stepping up its military harassment by flying fighter jets toward the self-governing island. China has not ruled out force to reunify with Taiwan, which split from the mainland during a civil war in 1949.
Relations between mainlanders forced to flee a Communist takeover and native Taiwanese were frequently tense as the new arrivals crowded into slums and military communities. Separated by language and lifestyle, bullying and confrontation were frequent as President Chiang Kai-shek tightly restricted civil liberties under nearly four decades of martial law.
The Presbyterian Church is the most prominent of the Christian denominations in Taiwan and was closely identified with the pro-democracy movement during the martial law era and later with the Taiwan independence cause.
Jerry Chen, a longtime parishioner, said congregants had gathered for the luncheon after a morning service to welcome their former pastor, Billy Chang, who had served the church for 20 years. Chang moved back to Taiwan two years ago and this was his first time back stateside, Chen said.
Everyone had just finished lunch and were taking photos with Chang when Chen went into the kitchen. That’s when he heard the gunshots.
Barnes said Cheng, a sports medicine doctor who is survived by a wife and two children, charged at the shooter and attempted to disarm him, allowing others to intervene. Chang hit the gunman on the head with a chair before other parishioners subdued him.
Balmore Orellana, a former neighbor, said Chou’s life unraveled after his wife left him last year. Spitzer said the suspect’s wife is terminally ill and in Taiwan. He could not say whether she was alive or had passed.
Before, Chou had been a pleasant man who used to own the Las Vegas apartment building where he lived until being evicted in February, Orellana told The Associated Press.
Records showed the four-unit property was sold last October for a little more than $500,000. Orellana said Chou’s wife used the money from the sale to move to Taiwan.
Before Orellana moved in about five years ago, Chou suffered a head injury and other serious injuries in an attack by a tenant, the neighbor said. More recently his mental health declined and last summer a gun was fired inside Chou’s apartment and the bullet entered Orellana’s apartment, although nobody was hurt, Orellana said.
The shooting came a day after an 18-year-old man shot and killed 10 people in Buffalo, New York, in a racist rampage where the white gunman allegedly targeted a supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood.
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Associated Press journalists John Antczak in Los Angeles, Ken Ritter in Las Vegas and Ellen Knickmeyer in Washington contributed to this report. News Researchers Jennifer Farrar and Rhonda Shafner contributed from New York.
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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SNDL Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) ("SNDL" or the "Company") reported its financial and operational results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. All financial information in this press release is reported in millions of Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. All results for the second quarter of 2021 exclude the subsequent acquisitions of Inner Spirit Holdings ("Spiritleaf") and Alcanna Inc. ("Alcanna"), which closed on July 20, 2021, and March 31, 2022, respectively.
The Company will hold a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. EDT (6:30 a.m. MDT) on Monday, August 15, 2022. Please see the dial-in details within the release and additional information about SNDL's website at www.sndl.com.
This press release is intended to be read in conjunction with the Company's Financial Statements and Notes for the period and the accompanying Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A"). These reports are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml.
SNDL has also posted a supplemental investor presentation on its website.
Following its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on July 25, 2022, Sundial Growers Inc. changed its legal name to SNDL Inc. In light of the evolution of SNDL's business over the past two years, management feels that this change more appropriately reflects the operating model and strategy of the Company.
Commenting on the rebrand, Zach George, SNDL's Chief Executive Officer, said: "The rapid and material changes to our business over the last two years have led to our original "Sundial Growers" identity becoming less relevant. We believe that the new SNDL brand better reflects our corporate activities and the undeniable impact that retail investor support has had on our survival and ability to build Canada's largest private sector distribution platform for liquor and cannabis. We continue to focus on delighting consumers with curated experiences and a robust selection of quality product offerings. SNDL embodies our path to the creation of a platform committed to excellence in the regulated products space."
SNDL has launched a new website that can be visited at www.sndl.com, along with a rebrand video at https://sndl.com/Overview/Videos/.
SECOND QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Record net revenue for the second quarter of 2022 of $223.7 million, compared to $9.2 million in the second quarter of 2021, representing a 2,344% increase.
- SNDL's second quarter of 2022 gross margin grew to $43.1 million, a record since its inception, up 1,627% from its second quarter of 2021 loss of $2.8 million.
- Net loss of $74.0 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to a $52.3 million net loss in the second quarter of 2021, a 41% increase.
- Adjusted EBITDA loss of $25.9 million for the second quarter of 2022, including an adjusted EBITDA loss of $35.5 million from the Investments segment, compared to Adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.2 million in the second quarter of 2021. The change was significantly impacted by fair value adjustments from the SunStream joint venture in the second quarter of 2022.
- For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company purchased and cancelled 0.5 million common shares at a weighted average price of $3.86 (US$2.98) per common share for a total cost of $2.0 million.
- $900 million of cash, marketable securities, and long-term investments and no outstanding debt at June 30, 2022; $334.9 million of unrestricted cash at August 11, 2022.
"The SNDL team's dedication and perseverance have enabled us to make significant progress on our journey to becoming Canada's largest private sector distributor of both liquor and cannabis," said Zach George, Chief Executive Officer of SNDL. "We believe our unique asset base and balance sheet strength represent competitive advantages that we are determined to leverage for the benefit of our stakeholders. We are seeing market share gains through our retail network and this quarter our cannabis operations generated positive adjusted EBITDA for the first time in the Company's history. We continue to strengthen and transform our business while benefitting from vertical integration across our business segments under a shared services model with integration work expected to impact results over the next two quarters. Despite our encouraging results, we know there is still room for improvement, and we remain humbled by the opportunity before us. SNDL represents an opportunity for investors to gain exposure to North American regulated products in a manner that does not exist with any other public company today. We will continue to prioritize free cash flow generation with a focus on strengthening our distribution platform and using our credit portfolios to turn industry headwinds into long-term opportunities."
SECOND QUARTER 2022 KEY FINANCIAL METRICS
SNDL's business is operated and reported in four segments: Liquor Retail, Cannabis Retail, Cannabis Production and Cultivation, and Investments.
Liquor Retail
As a result of the Alcanna acquisition, SNDL is now Canada's largest private sector liquor retailer, operating 170 locations, predominantly in Alberta, under its three retail banners: "Wine and Beyond", "Liquor Depot" and "Ace Liquor". The Liquor Retail segment's stable and growing cash flow profile and best-in-class retail operations expertise have accelerated SNDL's retail growth and vertical integration strategy. The second quarter of 2022 is SNDL's first full quarter of reporting liquor retail revenue following the completion of the acquisition.
- Gross revenue for Liquor Retail sales for the three banners combined was $148.6 million for the second quarter of 2022.
- Gross margin in the Liquor Retail segment was $33.5 million, or 22.6% of sales. Despite fluctuations in sales due to market conditions and retail competition, the Company has stabilized its margin through a pricing and mix strategy in the second quarter of 2022. While customer count is down by 5% year-to-date, largely due to a return to on-premises consumption in a post COVID-19 environment, the average basket size is up 2%. The Company sees larger basket sizes at their Wine & Beyond locations, where consumers come for the experiential, destination shopping approach to liquor retail.
- SNDL's liquor banners' market share in Alberta was 17.6% in the second quarter of 2022, with Wine & Beyond representing 2.9% with only 11 stores, showcasing the continued and increasing popularity of the banner. SNDL is exploring opportunities to expand the Wine & Beyond store footprint in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
- Moving forward, the Company will seek to optimize profitability and cash flow for the Liquor Retail segment by focusing on cost discipline, margin accretive products, monetizing intellectual property, and leveraging its retail footprint to develop an e-commerce platform.
- As of August 11, 2022, the Ace Liquor store count is 138, the Liquor Depot store count is 20 and the Wine and Beyond store count is 12.
Cannabis Retail
With the acquisition of our interest in Nova Cannabis Inc. ("Nova") through the Alcanna acquisition, SNDL's expanded retail network has significantly increased the Company's retail market share and its exposure to a broader consumer base. It also provides direct access to more comprehensive customer data, and the Company expects revenue increases from the continued integration of its distribution channels. Cannabis retail operating results include 100% of Nova's results as a majority owned subsidiary.
- Gross revenue from the Cannabis Retail segment for the second quarter of 2022 was $63.5 million, compared to $7.5 million in the first quarter of 2022, a 746% increase. Value Buds sales were the material driver of the increase with $56.3 million of revenue during the second quarter of 2022.
- Gross margin of $13.9 million, or 21.9% of sales, increased from $3.3 million, compared to Q1 2022 primarily due to Value Buds' pricing strategy.
- In the second quarter of 2022, Value Buds and Spiritleaf's combined market share represents 9.8% in the privatized provincial markets, solidifying SNDL's position as a leading national multi-banner cannabis retail operator.
- The Company successfully launched its first private label program with Spiritleaf Selects in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario in 3.5 gram dried flower and 3 x 0.5 gram pre-roll formats.
- As of August 11, 2022, the Spiritleaf store count is 103 (20 corporate stores and 83 franchised stores) and the Value Buds store count is 82.
Cannabis Cultivation and Production
SNDL remains committed to its cultivation and processing activities, including continuous improvement of its product offerings while focusing on cost optimization and the most competitive and profitable strains and brands.
- Gross revenue from the Cannabis Cultivation and Production segment for the second quarter of 2022 was $15.4 million, compared to $11.3 million in the first quarter of 2022, a 36% sequential improvement and a 21% year-over-year improvement.
- Net loss for the segment during the second quarter of 2022 was $8.0 million, compared to a $75.4 million loss in the second quarter of 2021
- Adjusted EBITDA was $3.4 million, in the second quarter of 2022, compared to negative $11.0 million in the same period of 2021. This represents SNDL's first positive Adjusted EBITDA quarter in the Cannabis Cultivation and Production segment. The significant improvement in Adjusted EBITDA can be attributed to higher sales volumes, improved margin on an adjusted basis, reductions to SMG&A, and greater discipline over inventory management driving a reduction in price discounts for provincial board sales during the first half of 2022.
- Average price per gram sold for the second quarter of 2022 was $3.18, compared to $1.69 for the second quarter of 2021. The increase of $1.49 per gram sold reflects an improved margin strategy as the Company has shifted its mix and increased its price per gram in select provinces through a disciplined revenue management initiative.
- Cost of sales per gram sold for the second quarter of 2022 was $2.64, compared to $1.76 for the second quarter of 2021. The increase of $0.88 per gram sold reflects the Company's move away from business-to-business bulk flower transactions that made up a larger portion of its sales mix in the second quarter of 2021.
- Gross margin results for the second quarter of 2022 was negative $4.3 million, compared to negative $2.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The gross margin results include a $3.9 million inventory impairment and fair value changes in the accounting for inventory and biological assets.
- Cultivation consistency also hit records in the second quarter of 2022 with the highest monthly weighted average potency in SNDL's history for June 2022 with 25.1% THC. The prior record month was May 2022, with 24.3% THC. SNDL's weighted average yield per square foot continues to increase with an average weighted yield of 57 grams per square foot.
- SNDL is tailoring its product innovation strategy based on increased use of data analytics and access to a broader consumer base. SNDL will be launching several new large-pack formats in an effort to monetize bulk inventory. The Company expects margin growth to be impacted in the short term as it brings these products to market primarily through its owned retail network.
- SNDL has received its international export permit and is on track to dispatch its first shipment to Israel in the third quarter of 2022. While SNDL continues to focus on the Canadian market, the Company is also looking at additional opportunities to increase revenue for its Cannabis Cultivation and Production segment.
- The Company has expanded its national footprint to all 10 provinces by introducing SNDL's branded products to Newfoundland and Labrador
Investments
- Revenue from the Investments segment for the second quarter of 2022 was a loss of $35.1 million, compared to $2.4 million in the second quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to accounting fair value adjustments reflecting an increase in the assumed risk-free rate and the deterioration in overall cannabis credit market conditions.
- As of the end of the second quarter of 2022, the Company had deployed capital on several cannabis-related investments totaling $689 million, including $490 million to the SunStream Bancorp Inc. joint venture ("SunStream"). For the second quarter of 2022, the investment portfolio generated interest and fee revenue of $2.6 million ($3.3 million in the second quarter of 2021), share of the profit of equity-accounted investees generated from investments by SunStream of negative $38.0 million ($3.7 million in the second quarter of 2021), and an investment loss of $35.1 million (gain of $2.4 million in the second quarter of 2021) on marketable securities, which includes unrealized losses on publicly disclosed strategic investments in Village Farms International, Inc. and The Valens Company Inc.
Consolidated Financial Results
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were $40.3 million, compared to $10.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $30.2 million was mainly due to increases in salaries and wages and office and general expenses from the Alcanna and Inner Spirit acquisitions.
Net Loss
Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $74.0 million, compared to a net loss of $52.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increased loss of $21.7 million was largely due to investment losses of $37.4 million, share of loss of equity-accounted investees of $41.7 million, higher general and administrative expenses of $30.2 million, depreciation and amortization of $7.9 million and finance costs of $26.5 million, partially offset by an increase in gross margin of $45.8 million, lower asset impairment of $58.2 million, lower transaction costs of $8.7 million and a positive change in fair value of derivative warrant liabilities of $3.8 million.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $25.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a loss of $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, driven primarily by the Sunstream equity pickup of a $38M loss.
The increased Adjusted EBITDA loss was primarily due to a decrease in share of profit of equity-accounted investees, an increase in general and administrative expenses due to the inclusion of Alcanna and Spiritleaf and a decrease in realized gain on marketable securities. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in gross margin including Alcanna and Spiritleaf.
Liquidity Position
- Effective July 25, 2022, the Company's common shares were consolidated on a one share for each ten shares outstanding basis pursuant to shareholder approval at the Company's annual and special meeting of shareholders.
- As at June 30, 2022, and August 11, 2022, the Company had an unrestricted cash balance of $363 million and $334.9 million, respectively, and a total of 238 million post-consolidation shares outstanding as at August 11, 2022.
- For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company purchased and cancelled 0.5 million common shares at a weighted average price of $3.86 (US$2.98) per common share for a total cost of $2.0 million. SNDL has $98 million remaining under its current buyback program allowing the Company to repurchase from time to time at prevailing market prices, enabling SNDL to opportunistically return value to shareholders. The share repurchase program expires on November 19, 2022.
STRATEGIC AND ORGANIZATIONAL UPDATE
SNDL remains focused on building long-term shareholder value through vertical integration, the accretive deployment of cash resources, the expansion of its retail distribution network, the further streamlining of the Company's operating structure, and the enhanced offering of high-quality brands.
- Through the acquisition of Alcanna, SNDL's retail footprint is expected to facilitate customer relationships and capture additional economies of scale.
- By gaining insight into thousands of daily shopper transactions at over 350 retail stores, SNDL has begun to optimize offerings, pricing, and promotions in both liquor and cannabis locations to better serve customers.
- Additionally, SNDL expects to continue accessing profitable opportunities and will launch a Value Buds private label flower product. SNDL will continue to develop various offerings and targeted merchandising strategies for its entire retail portfolio.
- Since the closing of the Alcanna transaction, the Company is on target to deliver $6.4 million in cost synergies. These synergies are due to consolidation in key areas such as retail operations, integrated supply and demand planning, and corporate expenses.
SPECIFIED FINANCIAL MEASURES
Certain specified financial measures in this news release are non-IFRS measures. These terms are not defined by IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other companies. These non-IFRS financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative for or superior to measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. These measures are presented and described in order to provide shareholders and potential investors with additional measures in understanding the Company's operating results in the same manner as the management team.
ADJUSTED EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure which the Company uses to evaluate its operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA provides information to investors, analysts, and others to aid in understanding and evaluating the Company's operating results in a manner similar to its management team. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) from continuing operations before finance costs, depreciation and amortization, accretion expense, income tax recovery and excluding change in fair value of biological assets, change in fair value realized through inventory, unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses, unrealized gains or losses on marketable securities, change in fair value of derivative warrants, share-based compensation expense, asset impairment, gain or loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment and certain one-time non-operating expenses, as determined by management. The Company presents both consolidated or total Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA by operating segment.
CONFERENCE CALL
The Company will hold a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. EDT (6:30 a.m. MDT) on Monday, August 15, 2022.
WEBCAST ACCESS
To access the live webcast of the call, please visit the following link:
https://services.choruscall.ca/links/sndl2022q2.html
REPLAY
A telephone replay will be available for one month. To access the replay, dial:
Canada/USA Toll Free: 1-800-319-6413 or International Toll: +1-604-638-9010
When prompted, enter Replay Access Code: 9296 #
The webcast archive will be available for three months via the link provided above.
SNDL is a public company whose shares are traded on Nasdaq under the symbol "SNDL."
SNDL is the largest private sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, and Spiritleaf. SNDL is a licensed cannabis producer that uses state-of-the-art indoor facilities to supply wholesale and retail customers under a cannabis brand portfolio that includes Top Leaf, Sundial Cannabis, Palmetto, Spiritleaf Selects, and Grasslands. SNDL's investment portfolio seeks to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the global cannabis industry.
For more information on SNDL, please go to www.sndl.com.
This news release includes statements containing certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law ("forward-looking statements"), including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company's operational goals, demand for the Company's products, the Company's ability to achieve profitability or its goal of sustainable, positive gross margin and positive free cash flow, the development of the legal cannabis industry, performance of the Company's investments, including through the SunStream joint venture, any potential forms of shareholder value creation, the maintenance of production levels and maintenance or improvement in harvest THC levels (including during the COVID-19 pandemic), the expansion of product offerings, brand and market share and retail networks, and the integration and realization of expected benefits of the acquisition of Alcanna. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "likely", "outlook", "forecast", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These statements are only predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this news release. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Please see "Item 3.D.—Risk Factors" in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on April 28, 2022, and the risk factors included in our other SEC filings for a discussion of the material risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.
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Services for Jason Evert Wical, 45, of Temple will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immanuel Baptist Church in Temple with Dr. Ron Milne officiating.
Burial will be in Greathouse Cemetery.
Mr. Wical died Tuesday, Sept. 13, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 1, 1976, at Fort Gordon, Ga., to David and Gail Wical. He graduated from Troy High School in 1996. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He received a master’s degree in business. He married Kimberly Randazzo.
He was preceded in death by a son, Luke Evert Wical.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Makayla Wical; his parents of Temple; a brother, Brian Wical of Melbourne, Fla.; and a grandmother, JoAnn Catherine Clark of Knoxville, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church in Temple; Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth; or to the Ronald McDonald House.
Visitation will be 9:45-10:30 a.m. Monday at the church.
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CLEVELAND, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) announced today the cancellation of its presentation and webcast at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference, originally scheduled to take place today, September 12, 2022, at 2:00pm ET, due to COVID-19 related illness. Associated in-person investor meetings are also canceled.
KeyCorp's roots trace nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $187.0 billion at June 30, 2022. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,300 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications, and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com. KeyBank is Member FDIC.
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The compact EcoFlow Power Kits are simple in setup and support a variety of charging methods
LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EcoFlow, a portable power and renewable energy solutions company, today launched EcoFlow Power Kits for RVs and off-grid living. Simple in setup, the EcoFlow Power Kits simplify the demanding installation process of existing custom power solutions, allowing users to tailor their own settings that best fit their power needs with compact and smart modules.
"The EcoFlow Power Kits are designed to make creating custom power solutions easier than ever," said Thomas Chan, R&D Director at EcoFlow. "EcoFlow wants to offer energy solutions that can be personalized to users' exact needs, whether they are in an RV, off-grid or retrofitting their workshops."
Modular and expandable
The EcoFlow Power Kits come with two basic modules – the EcoFlow Power Hub, which acts as the central node for all inputs and outputs, and EcoFlow's 2K/5KWh LFP Batteries. Based on actual power needs, the EcoFlow Power Hub can connect to up to three LFP Batteries, which together offer a base capacity of 2KWh and are expandable to 15KWh, allowing users to power an RV for 18 hours and an off-grid house for 11 to 14 hours[i].
In addition, the EcoFlow Power Kits can be bundled with three types of solar panels, including the 100W Rigid/Flexible Solar Panel and the 400W Rigid Solar Panel. By pairing the EcoFlow Power Kits with the solar panels, customers can achieve a maximum 4800W solar input which can fully charge a 15KWh capacity in about 3 hours, and enjoy a sustainable lifestyle off-grid.
For more control, the EcoFlow Power Kits can be enhanced with the AC/DC Smart Distribution Panel which connects to up to six home/RV AC circuits and 12 DC circuits. Once connected, users can monitor the power consumption of all 18 circuits and control six of the DC circuits, all via the optional Power Kit Console or EcoFlow app.
Simple setup
With dozens of modules, most modular power solutions will take an experienced user 10 to 15 hours to install. In comparison, the EcoFlow Power Kits contain no more than four modules (not including solar panels) and fewer wires, making the installation process three times faster than the industry average[ii] while reducing the risk of incorrect wiring.
Fast and multiple charging
EcoFlow Power Kits can be charged via six different power sources including solar panels, the EcoFlow Smart Generator, alternators, shore power, the grid, and traditional generators. With various charging methods and the ability to fully recharge a 15KWh capacity with a 6000W input in 2.5 hours, the EcoFlow Power Kits free users from low-battery anxiety during their RV road trips or when living off-grid.
Advanced 48V system
The EcoFlow Power Kits utilizes a unique 48V system compared to traditional 12V systems. This allows the EcoFlow Power Kits to enhance the user experience on multiple levels including safety, energy efficiency, versatility, and ease of use.
- Safety and energy efficiency
Under the same output power, the 48V system has only a quarter of the electric current flowing through its cables compared to traditional 12V systems, resulting in one sixteenth power loss, and thinner and more convenient cables. - Versatility
The 48V system allows the EcoFlow Power Hub to achieve a maximum 3600W output to power heavy-duty appliances including air conditioners, water heaters, and hair dryers. - Ease of use
The EcoFlow Power Hub can easily replace 12V systems since it comes with a step-down DC-DC module for those who have already installed power system in their RVs.
Integrated and compact
The EcoFlow Power Hub is the industry's first five-in-one central power system that integrates two Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) solar charge controllers, one battery charger with MPPT, one inverter-charger, and one DC-DC step-down converter. With fewer components, the EcoFlow Power Hub makes it easy for users to expand or scale down their own EcoFlow Power Kits. On top of that, the EcoFlow LFP Batteries are designed to be stackable. To save space, users can stack up to three LFP Batteries.
Choose your own Kit
The EcoFlow Power Kits come in three different packages to best suit user needs. Starting with the Get Set Kit, users can have their basic power needs covered with the EcoFlow Power Hub and LFP Batteries. Going a step further, the Prepared Kit adds the AC/DC Smart Distribution Panel to the mix to provide users circuit-level control over their energy consumption. Lastly, for the best user experience and greatest power needs, the Independence Kit provides every aforementioned module with the addition of the Power Kit Console and EcoFlow Smart Generator.
Each of the three kits come with five bundles of different capacities from 2KWh to 15KWh, making for 15 bundles in total. Customers can choose the bundle that best fits their power needs with the help of EcoFlow's Power Calculator, which will be live on EcoFlow's website on July 5.
About EcoFlow
EcoFlow is a portable power and renewable energy solutions company. Since its founding in 2017, EcoFlow has provided peace-of-mind to customers in over 100 markets through its DELTA and RIVER portable power stations and eco-friendly accessories. EcoFlow's mission is to reinvent the way the world accesses energy by creating quiet, lighter, and longer-lasting renewable batteries.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apogem Capital ("Apogem") held a final close for PA Secondary Fund VI (the "Fund" or "PASF VI") on June 30, 2022, with approximately $614 million in total commitments. The Fund exceeded its target fund size of $500 million and more than doubled the size of its predecessor fund. Apogem's Secondaries Team, implementing the same investment strategy, is continuing to build a diversified portfolio of complex and traditional growth, buyout and turnaround investments in the North American middle market through negotiated secondary market purchases.
PASF VI is already capitalizing on the firm's larger market presence as Apogem, a $39 billion private markets' investment manager, through its expansive private equity sponsor relationships and increased deal flow generated by the broader platform. The team is aiming to facilitate deals with a research advantage, or a more limited competitive dynamic achieved through existing relationships.
"We believe our leadership position in the middle market is even stronger following the closing of the merger with PA Capital, Madison Capital and GoldPoint Partners," said Michael Zeleniuch, Managing Director at Apogem Capital. "We offer innovative and timely solutions to LPs and GPs and believe our PASF VI program1, which represents almost $900 million in committed capital, has never been more relevant. The addressable universe of middle market LP and GP secondaries that we pursue continues to grow, and we feel we are exceptionally well positioned given our multi-decade history in the space."
The Fund's limited partner base consists of several new investors, including single family offices and pension funds, as well as many existing investors from the firm's prior Secondary funds.
Chris Stringer, Interim CEO of Apogem said, "We are grateful for the support of our partners in this fundraise, and we are excited to continue delivering creative secondary market solutions well into the future."
Apogem employees and the firm's parent, New York Life, also made meaningful commitments.
About Apogem Capital
Apogem Capital was formed in April 2022 through the combination of PA Capital, Madison Capital Funding and GoldPoint Partners to create a singular and unified, world class private markets' investment firm. With approximately $39 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2022, we believe Apogem has the deep relationships, data, and history in the middle market to deliver innovative solutions to both clients and sponsors. Apogem Capital offers investors access to the middle market's growth engine through investments in leading private companies and funds. The Firm manages a streamlined suite of capital solutions, including direct lending, junior debt, primary fund investments, secondary investments, equity-co-investments, GP stakes, private real assets and long/short equity. Apogem Capital is a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company ("NYLIC"), through New York Life Investment Management Holdings, LLC ("NYLIM").
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CLEVELAND, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE: TDG), a leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components, today reported results for the third quarter ended July 2, 2022. The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has authorized and declared a special cash dividend of $18.50 on each outstanding share of common stock and cash dividend equivalent payments under options granted under its stock options plans. The record date for the special dividend is August 19, 2022, and the payment date for the dividend is August 26, 2022.
Third quarter highlights include:
- Net sales of $1,398 million, up 15% from $1,218 million in the prior year's quarter;
- Income from continuing operations of $239 million;
- Earnings per share from continuing operations of $4.10;
- EBITDA As Defined of $696 million, up 25% from $559 million in the prior year's quarter;
- EBITDA As Defined margin of 49.8%, up 390 basis points from the prior year's quarter;
- Adjusted earnings per share of $4.85, up 46% from $3.33 in the prior year's quarter;
- Strong operating cash flow generation of $309 million; and
- Repurchase of $245 million of Company stock during the quarter, equating to 443,598 shares.
The Company's full fiscal 2022 guidance remains suspended as a result of the continued disruption in our primary commercial end markets. Refer to the "Fiscal 2022 Outlook" section below for further information.
Quarter-to-Date Results
Net sales for the quarter increased 14.8%, or $180 million, to $1,398 million from $1,218 million in the comparable quarter a year ago. Organic sales growth as a percentage of net sales was 16.7%.
Income from continuing operations for the quarter decreased $78 million, or 24.6%, to $239 million from $317 million in the comparable quarter a year ago. The decrease in income from continuing operations primarily reflects the higher effective tax rate and a pension settlement charge for the Esterline Retirement Plan. The comparable quarter a year ago also included the benefit of the net gain on sale recognized as a result of the divestitures completed during the third quarter of fiscal 2021. These unfavorable items contributing to the decrease in income from continuing operations were partially offset by the increase in net sales described above and favorable sales mix, along with lower one-time refinancing costs.
Adjusted net income for the quarter increased 44.8% to $281 million, or $4.85 per share, from $194 million, or $3.33 per share, in the comparable quarter a year ago.
EBITDA for the quarter increased 12.4% to $643 million from $572 million for the comparable quarter a year ago. EBITDA As Defined for the quarter increased 24.5% to $696 million compared with $559 million in the comparable quarter a year ago. EBITDA As Defined as a percentage of net sales for the quarter was 49.8% compared with 45.9% in the comparable quarter a year ago.
During the thirteen week period ended July 2, 2022, TransDigm repurchased 443,598 shares of its common stock with a weighted-average price per share of $553.62 at an aggregate cost of approximately $245 million.
As previously reported, on May 25, 2022, TransDigm completed the acquisition of DART Aerospace ("DART"), a portfolio company of Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P., for approximately $360 million in cash. DART is an industry leader in helicopter mission equipment with established positions on a diverse range of rotary-wing platforms.
"Global air traffic continues to trend upwards with the pent-up demand for air travel. This positive momentum bodes well for the commercial aerospace recovery. Domestic air travel remains the leader in the air traffic recovery, but the international air traffic recovery made strides these past few months as more passengers returned to long-haul travel," stated Kevin Stein, TransDigm Group's President and Chief Executive Officer. "I am pleased to see another quarter of sequential improvement in our commercial aftermarket revenues, with the commercial aftermarket bookings for the quarter outpacing revenues. We also saw further sequential expansion of our EBITDA As Defined margin this quarter to 49.8%. This was a result of the continued recovery in our commercial aftermarket revenues, coupled with careful management of our cost structure and focus on our operating strategy.
During the quarter, we returned $245 million of capital to shareholders via open market repurchases of our common stock. We view these repurchases like any other capital investment, and we expect this investment will meet or exceed our long-term return objectives.
Additionally, given the significant amount of cash currently available, our solid operating performance and ongoing expectations, we believe that this is the appropriate time to declare and pay a special dividend, as we have done in the past. The payout of a special dividend of $18.50 per share will leave us with significant liquidity and financial flexibility to meet any likely range of capital requirements or other opportunities.
In the aggregate, thus far this fiscal year, we have deployed approximately $2.4 billion of capital across the DART acquisition, today's announced dividend, and share repurchases. As you know, we are always continuously evaluating our capital allocation options and are pleased to have deployed this amount of capital across the range of options available to us."
Year-to-Date Results
Net sales for the thirty-nine week period ended July 2, 2022 increased 11.4%, or $400 million, to $3,919 million from $3,519 million in the comparable period a year ago. Organic sales growth as a percentage of net sales was 13.6%.
Income from continuing operations for the thirty-nine week period ended July 2, 2022 increased $128 million, or 27.1%, to $601 million from $473 million in the comparable period a year ago. The increase in income from continuing operations primarily reflects the increase in net sales described above and favorable sales mix, along with lower COVID-19 restructuring costs and lower one-time refinancing costs, partially offset by a higher effective tax rate. The comparable period a year ago also included the benefit of the net gain on sale recognized as a result of the divestitures completed during the third quarter of fiscal 2021.
GAAP earnings per share were reduced in fiscal 2022 and 2021 by $0.78 per share and $1.24 per share, respectively, as a result of dividend equivalent payments made during each year. As a reminder, GAAP earnings per share are reduced when TransDigm makes dividend equivalent payments pursuant to the Company's stock option plans. These dividend equivalent payments are made during the Company's first fiscal quarter each year and also upon payment of any special dividends.
Adjusted net income for the thirty-nine week period ended July 2, 2022 increased 48.9% to $685 million, or $11.68 per share, from $460 million, or $7.88 per share, in the comparable period a year ago.
EBITDA for the thirty-nine week period ended July 2, 2022 increased 24.0% to $1,753 million from $1,414 million for the comparable period a year ago. EBITDA As Defined for the period increased 22.0% to $1,894 million compared with $1,552 million in the comparable period a year ago. EBITDA As Defined as a percentage of net sales for the period was 48.3% compared with 44.1% in the comparable period a year ago.
During the thirty-nine week period ended July 2, 2022, TransDigm repurchased 1,490,413 shares of its common stock with a weighted-average price per share of $612.13 at an aggregate cost of approximately $912 million. As previously reported, on January 27, 2022, our Board of Directors authorized a new $2,200 million stock repurchase program to replace the existing program permitting the repurchase of a portion of TransDigm's outstanding shares. As of July 2, 2022, the remaining amount of repurchases allowed under the new program was approximately $1,288 million.
Please see the attached tables for a reconciliation of income from continuing operations to EBITDA, EBITDA As Defined, and adjusted net income; a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined, and a reconciliation of earnings per share to adjusted earnings per share for the periods discussed in this press release.
Fiscal 2022 Outlook
Given the considerable uncertainty around the extent and duration of business disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our primary commercial OEM and commercial aftermarket end markets, the Company is not providing full fiscal year 2022 guidance. Information regarding fiscal 2022 EBITDA As Defined margins, expected defense market revenue growth, tax rates, interest expense, capital expenditures and select accounting information is included in the slide presentation available for today's earnings call.
Earnings Conference Call
TransDigm Group will host a conference call for investors and security analysts on August 9, 2022, beginning at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time. To join the call telephonically, please register for the call at https://register.vevent.com/register/BI198da0d708c042ce9c77cf865ef01588. Once registered, participants will receive the dial-in information and a unique pin to access the call. The dial-in information and unique pin will be sent to the email used to register for the call. The unique pin is exclusive to the registrant and can only be used by one person at a time. A live audio webcast of the call can also be accessed online at http://www.transdigm.com. A slide presentation will also be available for reference during the conference call; go to the investor relations page of our website and click on "Presentations."
The call will be archived on the website and available for replay at approximately 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time.
About TransDigm Group
TransDigm Group, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is a leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly all commercial and military aircraft in service today. Major product offerings, substantially all of which are ultimately provided to end-users in the aerospace industry, include mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls, ignition systems and engine technology, specialized pumps and valves, power conditioning devices, specialized AC/DC electric motors and generators, batteries and chargers, engineered latching and locking devices, engineered rods, engineered connectors and elastomer sealing solutions, databus and power controls, cockpit security components and systems, specialized and advanced cockpit displays, engineered audio, radio and antenna systems, specialized lavatory components, seat belts and safety restraints, engineered and customized interior surfaces and related components, advanced sensor products, switches and relay panels, thermal protection and insulation, lighting and control technology, parachutes, high performance hoists, winches and lifting devices, and cargo loading, handling and delivery systems.
Non-GAAP Supplemental Information
EBITDA, EBITDA As Defined, EBITDA As Defined Margin, adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share are non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release as supplemental disclosures to net income and reported results. TransDigm Group defines EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and defines EBITDA As Defined as EBITDA plus certain non-operating items recorded as corporate expenses, including non-cash compensation charges incurred in connection with TransDigm Group's stock incentive plans, restructuring costs related to TransDigm Group's cost reduction measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign currency gains and losses, acquisition-integration costs, acquisition and divestiture transaction-related expenses, and refinancing costs. COVID-19 restructuring costs represent actions taken by the Company to reduce its workforce to align with customer demand, as well as incremental costs related to the pandemic that are not expected to recur once the pandemic has subsided and are clearly separable from normal operations (e.g., additional cleaning and disinfecting of facilities by contractors above and beyond normal requirements, personal protective equipment). Acquisition and divestiture-related costs represent accounting adjustments to inventory associated with acquisitions of businesses and product lines that were charged to cost of sales when the inventory was sold; costs incurred to integrate acquired businesses and product lines into the Company's operations, facility relocation costs and other acquisition-related costs; transaction-related costs for both acquisitions and divestitures comprising deal fees; legal, financial and tax diligence expenses and valuation costs that are required to be expensed as incurred and other acquisition accounting adjustments. TransDigm Group defines adjusted net income as net income plus purchase accounting backlog amortization expense, effects from the sale on businesses, non-cash compensation charges incurred in connection with TransDigm Group's stock incentive plans, restructuring costs related to TransDigm Group's cost reduction measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign currency gains and losses, acquisition-integration costs, acquisition transaction-related expenses, and refinancing costs. EBITDA As Defined Margin represents EBITDA As Defined as a percentage of net sales. TransDigm Group defines adjusted diluted earnings per share as adjusted net income divided by the total shares for basic and diluted earnings per share. For more information regarding the computation of EBITDA, EBITDA As Defined and adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share, please see the attached financial tables.
TransDigm Group presents these non-GAAP financial measures because it believes that they are useful indicators of its operating performance. TransDigm Group believes that EBITDA is useful to investors because it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties to measure operating performance among companies with different capital structures, effective tax rates and tax attributes, capitalized asset values and employee compensation structures, all of which can vary substantially from company to company. In addition, analysts, rating agencies and others use EBITDA to evaluate a company's ability to incur and service debt. EBITDA As Defined is used to measure TransDigm Inc.'s compliance with the financial covenant contained in its credit facility. TransDigm Group's management also uses EBITDA As Defined to review and assess its operating performance, to prepare its annual budget and financial projections and to review and evaluate its management team in connection with employee incentive programs. Moreover, TransDigm Group's management uses EBITDA As Defined to evaluate acquisitions and as a liquidity measure. In addition, TransDigm Group's management uses adjusted net income as a measure of comparable operating performance between time periods and among companies as it is reflective of changes in pricing decisions, cost controls and other factors that affect operating performance.
None of EBITDA, EBITDA As Defined, EBITDA As Defined Margin, adjusted net income or adjusted earnings per share is a measurement of financial performance under U.S. GAAP and such financial measures should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income, earnings per share, cash flows from operating activities or other measures of performance determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In addition, TransDigm Group's calculation of these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to the calculation of similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Although we use EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined as measures to assess the performance of our business and for the other purposes set forth above, the use of these non-GAAP financial measures as analytical tools has limitations, and you should not consider any of them in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results of operations as reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are:
- neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined reflects the significant interest expense, or the cash requirements, necessary to service interest payments on our indebtedness;
- although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined reflects any cash requirements for such replacements;
- the omission of the substantial amortization expense associated with our intangible assets further limits the usefulness of EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined;
- neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined includes the payment of taxes, which is a necessary element of our operations; and
- EBITDA As Defined excludes the cash expense we have incurred to integrate acquired businesses into our operations, which is a necessary element of certain of our acquisitions.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements under the heading "Fiscal 2022 Outlook," are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believe," "may," "will," "should," "expect," "intend," "plan," "predict," "anticipate," "estimate," or "continue" and other words and terms of similar meaning may identify forward-looking statements.
All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause TransDigm Group's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, TransDigm Group. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has on the TransDigm Group's business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity; the sensitivity of TransDigm Group's business to the number of flight hours that its customers' planes spend aloft and its customers' profitability, both of which are affected by general economic conditions; future geopolitical or other worldwide events; cyber-security threats, natural disasters and climate change-related events; TransDigm Group's reliance on certain customers; the U.S. defense budget and risks associated with being a government supplier including government audits and investigations; failure to maintain government or industry approvals; failure to complete or successfully integrate acquisitions; TransDigm Group's indebtedness; potential environmental liabilities; liabilities arising in connection with litigation; climate-related regulations; increases in raw material costs, taxes and labor costs that cannot be recovered in product pricing; risks and costs associated with TransDigm Group's international sales and operations; and other factors. Further information regarding the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results can be found in TransDigm Group's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 and other reports that TransDigm Group or its subsidiaries have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, TransDigm Group undertakes no obligation to revise or update the forward-looking statements contained in this press release.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO) announced today preliminary revenue results for its fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2022. Revenue is expected to be $93 million, plus or minus $1 million, which is a tighter range with a higher midpoint from its original guidance of $92 million, plus or minus $5 million. As it is early in the financial closing process, the Company is not providing additional financial metrics or results for the fourth quarter.
As announced on March 29, 2022, Quantum commenced a Rights Offering to raise gross proceeds of up to approximately $67.5 million (the "Rights Offering"). As previously reported, the Company has entered into an Investment Commitment Agreement with certain large security holders that have agreed to exercise basic and over-subscription rights for up to an aggregate of approximately $55.0 million in the Rights Offering. All of the Company's directors and certain executive officers who are eligible to participate have indicated that they plan to participate in the Rights Offering. As part of the announcement of the Rights Offering, the Company also entered into an amendment to its Term Loan Credit and Security Agreement and an amendment to the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Security Agreement to among other things, waive applicable covenants for the fourth fiscal quarter.
In connection with the closing of the Rights Offering, which is currently anticipated to occur the week of April 18, 2022, the Company intends to reduce its outstanding term debt by $20 million, with the remaining proceeds used to bolster its cash position. Also, upon the closing of the Rights Offering, Quantum intends to further amend its credit agreements to increase the borrowing capacity on its revolving line of credit from $30 million to $40 million and to reset the financial covenants in a manner that will be supportive of the Company beyond the current period.
"I am pleased to report stronger preliminary revenue results for the fourth quarter," said Jamie Lerner, Chairman and CEO of Quantum. "We believe closing the Rights Offering in the coming weeks can significantly strengthen our balance sheet and liquidity, with the potential to significantly reduce our net term loan debt to less than $40 million with a fully subscribed offering. In addition to reducing the related interest expense on our term loan debt, we plan to ensure further financial flexibility by increasing the borrowing capacity of our revolver by $10 million. Collectively, we believe these actions should provide greater financial stability in a challenging environment, allowing us to focus on supporting our customers and operational execution."
Quantum has not completed preparation of its financial statements for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022. The preliminary, unaudited results presented in this press release for the three-months ended March 31, 2022 are based on current expectations and remain subject to adjustment. Quantum will report its complete financial results and other metrics during its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 conference call in early June.
Quantum has filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and related prospectus, dated December 9, 2020, as supplemented by the prospectus supplement dated March 29, 2022, for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and other documents the issuer has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the issuer and the Rights Offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
Quantum has engaged Alliance Advisors, LLC to act as information agent with respect to the Rights Offering. To obtain copies of the Rights Offering prospectus supplement and any related materials, please contact the information agent, Alliance Advisors, LLC, toll free at (833) 786-6484, by email at QMCO@allianceadvisors.com, or by mail at Alliance Advisors, LLC, 200 Broadacres Dr., 3rd Floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy Quantum's common stock in its Rights Offering, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful. Any offer will be made only by means of a prospectus and prospectus supplement forming part of the registration statement.
Quantum technology, software, and services provide the solutions that today's organizations need to make video and other unstructured data smarter – so their data works for them and not the other way around. With over 40 years of innovation, Quantum's end-to-end platform is uniquely equipped to orchestrate, protect, and enrich data across its lifecycle, providing enhanced intelligence and actionable insights. Leading organizations in cloud services, entertainment, government, research, education, transportation, and enterprise IT trust Quantum to bring their data to life, because data makes life better, safer, and smarter. Quantum is listed on Nasdaq (QMCO) and the Russell 2000® Index. For more information visit www.quantum.com.
Quantum and the Quantum logo are registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
The information provided in this press release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"). These forward-looking statements are largely based on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends affecting our business. Such forward-looking statements include, in particular, statements related to our preliminary financial results; expectations regarding increasing the borrowing capacity on our revolving line of credit and resetting the financial covenants in a manner that will be supportive of the Company beyond the current period, and the effects of such changes on the Company; anticipated use of proceeds from the Rights Offering; and timing of the closing of the Rights Offering.
These forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of terms and phrases such as "anticipates", "believes", "can", "could", "estimates", "expects", "forecasts", "intends", "may", "plans", "projects", "targets", "will", and similar expressions or variations of these terms and similar phrases. Additionally, statements concerning future matters and other statements regarding matters that are not historical are forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that these forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance and are subject to business, economic, and other risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including without limitation, the following: risks related to the need to address the many challenges facing our business; the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, including potential disruptions to our supply chain, employees, operations, sales and overall market conditions; the competitive pressures we face; risks associated with executing our strategy; the distribution of our products and the delivery of our services effectively; the development and transition of new products and services and the enhancement of existing products and services to meet customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends; estimates and assumptions related to the cost (including any possible disruption of our business) and the anticipated benefits of the Rights Offering; termination of the investment commitment agreement with committed purchasers in the Rights Offering; our stock price performance and general stock market volatility; the impact of political and economic instability and geopolitical tensions, including outbreak or escalation of hostilities, wars, or other acts of aggression, such as the current conflict in Ukraine, terrorism and political unrest, boycotts, curtailment of trade, government sanctions and other business restrictions; the risk that we will not be able to come to an agreement at all or on terms acceptable to us with our lenders to amend our credit agreements to increase the borrowing capacity on our revolving line of credit and to reset the financial covenants currently applicable to us; the outcome of any claims and disputes; and other risks that are described herein, including but not limited to the items discussed in "Risk Factors" in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Committee on May 26, 2021 and our Form 10-Q filed on February 9, 2022. We do not intend to update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law or regulation.
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The French Pavilion returns to the Summer Fancy Food show in this June 12th-14th in New York with 35 French companies offering a wide range of gourmet products, spanning from cheese to chocolates and beyond. The Pavilion responds to consumer trends with an assortment of new and innovative products including organic and gluten-free options.
NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – After a successful presence at the Winter Fancy Food show, Business France is bringing together an exciting French pavilion for the Summer show in New York, with 35 exhibitors under the Taste France brand. This year's pavilion showcases the diversity of France's food producers, comprising dairy products, chocolates, sweets, savory spreads, charcuterie, spices, oils and more.
France's well-known food groups will be on display, with 23% of the pavilion representing the dairy industry, as well as several others representing regional specialties such as Bayonne ham from Southwest France. In addition, local professionals looking to respond to the growing cheeseboards and charcuterie trend will find plenty of exhibitors to choose from- from Les Nicois tapenades and spreads to Rougié foie gras. Almost half of the French Pavilion's delegation offer some type of savory option.
Of particular note at the Pavilion this year are several unique products, such as fruit "tartare" from ID Fruits or custom chocolate creations from Confiserie Rohan. In accordance with recent "free-from" movements, multiple exhibitors will be presenting gluten-free products (such as ABCD Nutrition) and even alcohol-free wine, from Le Petit Beret.
"The companies at this year's Taste France pavilion truly highlight the diversity that France has to offer", said Jacques Epangue, Business Unit Manager (food & beverages) at Business France North America. "They are showing quality products for local professionals looking to expand their ranges to meet the demands of an increasingly informed public. The French Pavilion is uniquely suited to respond to these demands, particularly as quality labels become more important – A quarter of our Pavilion offers organic products!"
📍 Find the French pavilion at booth 922 on Level 3
Katrina Perito – Business France North America - Katrina.Perito@businessfrance.fr
About Business France
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Texas A&M and Texas have battled their way into the Super Regionals of the 2022 Men’s College World Series; getting closer and closer to playing in Omaha.
The No. 5 seeded Aggies will be facing off against No. 12 seeded Louisville while the No. 9 seeded Longhorns will face the No. 8 seeded East Carolina. Here’s what you need to know about those Super Regional matchups according to the NCAA:
No. 12 Louisville (42-19-1) at No. 5 Texas A&M (40-18)
- 8:30 p.m. Friday on ESPNU
- 3 p.m. Saturday on ESPN2
- TBD on Sunday, if necessary
No. 9 Texas (45-19) at No. 8 East Carolina (45-19)
- Noon Friday on ESPN2
- Noon Saturday on ESPN2
- TBD on Sunday, if necessary
Here’s a look at the enter Super Regionals field:
- No. 1 Tennessee
- No. 2 Stanford
- No. 3 Oregon State
- No. 4 Virginia Tech
- No. 5 Texas A&M
- No. 8 East Carolina
- No. 9 Texas
- No. 10 North Carolina
- No. 11 Southern Miss
- No. 12 Louisville
- No. 14 Auburn
- Arkansas
- Notre Dame
- Ole Miss
- Oklahoma
- UConn | https://cw33.com/sports/2-texas-schools-advance-to-college-baseball-super-regionals/ | 2022-06-07T17:35:20Z |
How to watch the 2022 Grammys
By Scottie Andrew, CNN
The Grammys are happening this Sunday — a little later than usual — but happening nonetheless!
Pushed from January due to a surge in Covid-19 cases, the 64th Grammys are set in Las Vegas this year. Expect performances from Gen Z stars and nominees Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo and perennial winner Billie Eilish, as well as appearances from Silk Sonic (that’s Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s group), John Legend and Carrie Underwood.
Here’s how to watch “music’s biggest night.”
What: The Grammys
When: April 3, 8 p.m. ET
Where: CBS/Paramount+/most live TV services
If you have cable
It’s simple — turn on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. (Sorry, red carpet fans — looks like “60 Minutes” is airing beforehand. You may have to get your fix via E! or another channel.)
If you don’t have cable
If you’re a cord cutter who subscribes to live TV services like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV, you should be able to access the Grammys through those apps. Double check with your provider before scheduling your viewing party, though.
If you have Paramount+
You can watch the Grammys live from the Paramount+ service — and the show be available to watch on demand, too, after the initial telecast.
If you have internet access
You can watch the Grammys’ Premiere Ceremony, at which most of the night’s awards are presented. (Not all of the 80-plus categories would fit within the primetime event’s three-and-a-half-hour runtime.) Hosted by LeVar Burton, that event will be livestreamed on live.grammy.com or the Grammys’ YouTube page, according to Billboard, beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday.
And if you can’t watch the Grammys live, you’ll likely find highlights from the show after it airs — the Recording Academy usually posts clips from performances and acceptance speeches on its YouTube channel or Twitter profile.
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Album Companion 'Not Just A Girl (The Highlights)' Comprised of Twain's Biggest Hits Available Same Day
Headlining Day Three of the Boots and Hearts Festival in Canada, Leading An All-Female Lineup on Sunday, August 7
Recipient of this year's ACM Honors Poet's Award
LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Icon Shania Twain's Not Just A Girl, a brand new, career-spanning documentary produced by Mercury Studios and directed by Joss Crowley, will be available Tuesday, July 26 on Netflix. Since the '90s, Shania has led the way as a genre-defying, iconic, and empowered female, who has smashed records, amassed an enormous international fanbase, and generated a catalog of some of the biggest hits that have stood the test of time. Not Just A Girl takes viewers from her humble beginnings in Timmins, Ontario, where she was raised poor and inspired by the story of Dolly Parton, through her initial record label signing in Nashville, and onto her career-defining moment meeting her future husband and rock producer Mutt Lange ahead of writing, recording and releasing her breakthrough album The Woman In Me. Produced by Mercury Studios, the documentary features studio session footage from throughout her career and brand new interviews with Shania at home. The documentary is a definitive look at the making of one of the world's most adored superstars and fashion-forward female pioneers in pop, country, and rock. The doc brings us right up to the present day and the recording of Shania's forthcoming sixth record.
Not Just A Girl is the story of a woman who wanted to make her own way, completely independent of anyone else; the story of an artist who took enormous risks. Among the guest voices in Not Just A Girl are Lionel Richie, Diplo, Avril Lavigne, and Orville Peck. "She was a trailblazer," says Lionel Richie. Orville Peck: "She paved the way for musicians everywhere." The film traces her emergence as a crossover artist, defying the stereotypes of what it took to be a country star, and takes viewers through her vision during Come On Over to become a global pop phenomenon. Shania took universal ideas of confidence, femininity, and self-discovery and made them relatable. "Shania Twain brought a rebellious spirit to the genre that hadn't existed for a couple of decades," says music journalist Eve Barlow. It also touches on Shania's impact on the LGBTQ+ community and artists across every genre today. "She reached through the stereo and made me feel safe when I was a young kid," says Orville Peck. Watch the trailer HERE.
In addition to the documentary, Shania will release a compilation album entitled Not Just A Girl (The Highlights) via Mercury Nashville/UMe, which includes a new bonus title track, alongside some of her biggest hits in order of appearance in the documentary. Not Just A Girl (The Highlights) will also be available digitally on July 26, with physical becoming available on September 2. Listen to Not Just A Girl (The Highlights) HERE.
- Not Just A Girl
- You're Still The One
- Man! I Feel Like A Woman!
- What Made You Say That – Single Version
- (If You're Not In It For Love) I'm Outta Here!
- Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?
- Any Man Of Mine
- You Win My Love
- Don't Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)
- I'm Holdin' On To Love (To Save My Life)
- From This Moment On
- Love Gets Me Every Time
- That Don't Impress Me Much
- Forever And For Always (Red Version)
- Honey, I'm Home
- I'm Gonna Getcha Good! (Red Version)
- Up! (Green Version)
- Life's About To Get Good
Shania will perform at this year's Boots and Hearts festival (August 4-7) on the closing night of the festival with fellow Canadian female powerhouses Lindsay Ell and Robyn Ottolini. "As a Canadian team focused on representing Canada in the global festival market, we're honored to host a Canadian country superstar on Canadian soil to celebrate everything she's done for our genre," said Brooke Dunford, Director of Booking and Brand Strategy, Republic Live. "For many of our fans and fellow artists, Shania Twain has had a big impact on what we know and love about country music… We're extremely proud of all the female artists in our line-up, and we're excited to showcase their talents alongside the Queen of Country. There's no doubt the theme for 2022 is LET'S GO GIRLS!" For more information & tickets for the Toronto-based festival, please visit www.bootsandhearts.com.
Also in the news, Shania will receive the ACM Poet's Award, which is given to a Country Music songwriter for outstanding and longstanding musical and/or lyrical contributions throughout their career, with special consideration given to a song or songs' impact on the culture of Country Music, August 24th in Nashville.
Shania Twain is a five-time GRAMMY winner and one of music's most renowned trailblazers. With five albums released and more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, Twain remains the top-selling female country pop artist of all time. Her albums The Woman In Me, Come on Over, and Up! have garnered over 30 Platinum certifications. Shania has three Diamond-certified albums. From 1993 to 2021, Shania held the title of being the female artist with the most weeks at the top of the charts, with her albums spending a collective 97 weeks at #1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums.
Recognizing her indelible impact and achievements in music, Shania is the first and only female artist to receive CMT's Artist of a Lifetime Award. She was also honored with the Icon Award at Billboard's Women in Music ceremony. Twain is currently performing at her second residency in Vegas called "Let's Go!". The two-year residency at the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino kicked off with a sold-out run and continues to be the hot ticket in Vegas. Twain's first album in 15 years, NOW, was released in September 2017 and debuted at No. 1 in all major territories. Shania's hits include "Any Man of Mine," "That Don't Impress Me Much," "You're Still the One," and "Man! I Feel Like A Woman." This year, Shania made a surprise guest performance during Harry Styles' Coachella set on Friday, April 15. The duo performed two of her biggest hits: "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" and "You're Still the One." She continues to be a cultural icon garnering praise from artists such as Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Kacey Musgraves, Haim, and Avril Lavigne among others.
Mercury Studios present A Mercury Studios Production in association with EMI Records & Universal Music Group: SHANIA TWAIN 'NOT JUST A GIRL.' The film is directed and produced by Joss Crowley, while Alice Webb, Scott Rodger, Geoff Kempin & Fred Thiebaud serve as executive producers. Ben Wainwright-Pearce and Tim Woolcott edited SHANIA TWAIN 'NOT JUST A GIRL. Leila Hebden and Peter Worsley produce.
Watch the trailer HERE.
Mercury Studios is a multi-faceted content studio established to develop, produce, globally distribute and invest in innovative, music-rooted storytelling across a range of media including film, television, podcasting, publishing, and live-streamed performance. Taking its name from the iconic Mercury Records label, Mercury Studios is powered by Universal Music Group and creates an open space for experimentation to unleash and amplify both emerging and established artists. With offices in London and Los Angeles, Mercury Studios harnesses its established relationships with best-in-class talent from music and film, seamlessly bridging the two worlds to create a completely distinctive community of trailblazers driven by original IP, innovation, and collaboration.
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Visit Booth 12.F42 to experience the latest in LED production lighting
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineo Lighting (www.cineolighting.com), an industry leader in innovative production lighting technology, returns to IBC Amsterdam with the new Quantum Ladder. With 100,000 Lumens, the rugged and durable light features 64,000 presets & effects with a built-in power supply. The Quantum Ladder is an ideal solution for space and backdrop lighting for film, broadcast, and streaming productions. The light will be available for sale soon.
"The all-new Quantum Ladder has the pristine white spectrum that Cineo is known for plus full RGB capabilities in a light-weight package," said Joe Mendoza, Vice President of Sales for Cineo Lighting. "All of that high quality light is easily programmed with the unit's intuitive touch screen control and Cineo's StageLynx software."
Cineo's full line features the recently debuted Quantum Studio, Quantum II, LB800, and LightBlade, all of which feature saturated color control along with the high power, hard source ReFlex R15 with liquid-cool technology. All the company's products use proprietary phosphor-converted white light LEDs, as well as phosphor-converted saturated color LEDs to create a balanced, natural looking spectrum. Digital control and a seamless user experience are provided by the proprietary Cineo Stagelynx software. Cineo Stagelynx is standard on every light fixture and now also available for download via the Cineo StageLynx app. Optimized for on-location and on-stage production work for features, television, commercials, streaming, and virtual projects, Cineo Lighting solutions are available across the US and the UK through Universal Production Services (universalproductionservices.com).
Cineo Lighting is a unit of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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Reward offered in Brown Co. Sheriff’s Office vehicle arson
Published: Sep. 8, 2022 at 11:07 AM CDT|Updated: 5 minutes ago
HIAWATHA, Kan. (WIBW) - The search is on for the person or persons who intentionally set a Brown Co. Sheriff’s Office vehicle on fire.
According to a report from MSC News, Sheriff John Merchant said the crime happened shortly before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday in the area of 3rd and Miami in Hiawatha.
Merchant said the person who reported the incident was able to provide some basic information about the suspect, however, no arrests have been made as of Thursday at 11 a.m.
A cash reward is being offered for anyone who may have information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the arson suspect. Anyone with information can call the Brown Co. Sheriff’s Office at 785-742-7125.
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Anchor Audio named Organization of the Year in the 2022 SAMMY Awards.
CARLSBAD, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Business Intelligence Group named Anchor Audio Organization of the Year in the 2022 Sales and Marketing Technology Awards program, also known as The Sammys. The Sammys honor organizations and products helping to solve the challenges organizations have connecting and collaborating with prospects and customers.
The COVID-19 pandemic, as for many, was a struggle for small businesses. During this period our "Anchor Way of thinking was challenged. To meet the challenges in today's shifting market needs, Anchor Audio launched "Anchor Blue" – a suite of modern marketing tools. With the implementation of HubSpot the Anchor Marketing team successfully launched a newly re-designed website in August of 2021. The launch of the new site gave Anchors brand a personality and a pulse. Prior marketing tools were consolidated and CMS Hub was implemented. In CMS Hub the Anchor Marketing team has been able to successfully launch effective and engaging multi-channel campaigns. The materials in these campaigns include: emails, dealer communications, videos, graphics, and social posts that are all easily crafted and accessible in HubSpot. After launching campaigns, the Marketing team has been able to track performance, generate analytical reports, and implement feedback.
"Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Anchor Team, Anchor Audio has had the biggest financially successful year in company history! We are honored to be recognized by Business Intelligence Group for our marketing strategy initiatives and innovations in technology. At Anchor Audio we'll always do things the Anchor Way. Moving forward, our calling card is Anchor Blue," said Caitlin McLain, Marketing Strategist, Anchor Audio.
"We are proud to reward and recognize Anchor Audio for their innovation and dedication to helping both the organization using their technology and the ultimate consumer," said Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer, Business Intelligence Group. "It was clear to our judges that their efforts will improve how we all connect with the brands we love for years to come."
About Anchor Audio: Established in 1973, Anchor Audio Anchor Audio manufactures the highest quality portable sound systems in the USA. Anchor is an industry leader and innovator in all-in-one battery-powered public address systems, and offer a full complement of wireless technologies for every sound application. Products are sold through a trustworthy network of authorized dealers which currently serve over 2,000 school districts, all branches of the military, houses of worship, and more. For more information visit: www.anchoraudio.com
The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Unlike other industry award programs, business executives—those with experience and knowledge—judge the programs. The organization's proprietary and unique scoring system selectively measures performance across multiple business domains and then rewards those companies whose achievements stand above those of their peers.
Contact Information:
Caitlin McLain| Marketing Strategist | caitlinm@anchoraudio.com | 1 760-827-7100 ext120;
Maria Jimenez | Chief Nominations Officer | jmaria@bintelligence.com | 1 909-529-2737
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Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results Conference Call to be Held Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 2:00 p.m. PT
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced it will broadcast its second quarter fiscal 2023 financial results conference call via its website Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Autodesk will host a live webcast call Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. PT at www.autodesk.com/investors. An audio replay webcast will also be available after 5:00 p.m. PT on Autodesk's website at www.autodesk.com/investors.
For more information, please call Autodesk Investor Relations at 415-507-6373.
About Autodesk
Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. Our technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media and entertainment, empowering innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products to more mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software helps our customers to design and make a better world for all. For more information visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.
Autodesk is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.
© 2022 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
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WASHINGTON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HCI Equity Partners ("HCI"), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce that Emma Pollock has joined the firm as a Portfolio Operations Analyst. Ms. Pollock will be part of HCI's Operations team and work across the portfolio to assist in executing HCI's value creation activities, with a primary focus on technology, artificial intelligence, data analytics and automation.
Previously, Ms. Pollock worked at IBM as a deputy lead within the Federal Automation Innovation Unit, bringing their intelligent automation and data platform to market and leading end-to-end automation strategy engagements. At IBM, she worked in a technical framework that allowed her to hone advisory and consultative skills through work with U.S. Federal Agencies in their adoption of AI and automation technologies. She earned a bachelor's degree in digital media studies, specializing in human computer interaction, and a minor in business from the University of Rochester.
HCI Operating Partner Bob Hund said, "Emma's experience in developing and automating data to effectively manage organizations and her strong technical and consulting skills will be a valuable resource for the HCI Operations team and our portfolio companies. We are thrilled to have her at the firm."
"We are excited to welcome a team member with such a robust technology background and have confidence that Emma's strengths will complement those of the existing operations team," said Doug McCormick, Managing Partner. "While we expand, we remain committed to adding diverse skill sets that bring value to our investments while upholding the cohesive and team-oriented culture that makes HCI a favored employer and trustworthy partner."
About HCI Equity Partners
HCI Equity Partners is a lower market private equity firm focused on partnering with family and founder-owned distribution, manufacturing and service companies. HCI is headquartered in Washington, DC. For more information, please visit www.hciequity.com.
Contacts:
Kelsey Clute, VP, Director of Communications, HCI
kclute@hciequity.com
Lisa Baker, Lambert
lbaker@lambert.com
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NEW YORK and SAN DIEGO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP, a preeminent national consumer rights law firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of Elephant Insurance Services, LLC ("Elephant Insurance") customers.
On or around April 25, 2022, Elephant Insurance detected an apparent cyberattack attack on its internal network (the "Data Breach"). An investigation revealed that between March 26, 2022 and April 01, 2022, an unauthorized party gained access to Elephant Insurance's internal network and to certain individuals' information.
On or around May 25, 2022, Elephant Insurance began notifying consumers of the Data Breach. Information acquired includes names or other personal identifier in combination with driver's license numbers or non-driver identification card numbers.
If you received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Elephant Insurance and you reside in the United States, if you wish to discuss this investigation, or if you have any questions regarding your rights and interests in this matter, please contact Wolf Haldenstein immediately by telephone at (800) 575-0735, via e-mail at byrd@whafh.com, or visit our website at www.whafh.com
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Contact:
Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP
Gregory Stone, Director of Case and Financial Analysis
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The premier training provider for the service industry equips HVACR instructors and apprentices across the U.S. with the top tech-enablement platform
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XOi Technologies, a leading provider of technician-focused technology solutions, and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States, Canada (UA) announce a partnership that delivers XOi's innovative AI-based tech-enablement solution to HVACR instructors and registered service apprentices across the United States.
"XOi combines many critical functions for UA instructors and apprentices and other field professionals in a single platform," said UA training specialist Robert Vilches. "In addition to its streamlined workflows and best-in-class data indexing and analytics, XOi keeps UA apprentices and instructors connected in the field and provides instructors with unrivaled insight into how students perform on the job. And XOi's first-to-market virtual mentor support extends training from the classroom to the jobsite, so apprentices can continue to learn while they're in the field."
XOi's deep data cataloging capabilities, advanced AI-driven analytics, and intuitive remote support options enhance the value of UA's training programs, giving the organization resources to help contractors close the skilled labor gap.
"This partnership is an opportunity to maximize the UA's proven training programs and to strategically extend XOi's position as a top innovator in the industry," said Aaron Salow, founder and CEO of XOi. "By equipping their apprentices and instructors with our powerful solutions, the UA is empowering the next generation of skilled labor talent with in-depth, hands-on education that will help contractors face the continuing labor shortage in the service industry."
XOi's advanced cloud-based solution allows field service technicians to utilize, aggregate and analyze critical job data and maximize customer value through industry-leading efficiency, accuracy and accountability. With a full suite of standardized workflows, job documentation capabilities, and technician training and enablement solutions, teams can build deep and easily accessible institutional knowledge bases that support real-time decision-making and data-based continuity. Service teams can apply these extensive data-science capabilities to analyze those foundational elements and strategically respond to evolving data trends and forecasts.
The UA represents 355,000 plumbers, pipefitters, sprinkler fitters, service technicians and welders across North America. The UA offers the premier training programs available in the industry today, including five-year apprenticeship programs, extensive journeyman training, a comprehensive five-year instructor training program, and numerous certification programs. The UA helps signatory contractors grow their market share by identifying new opportunities, providing support, and connecting them to the safest, skilled, and most highly trained workforce in the industry.
For more information about XOi, visit https://xoi.io.
For more information about UA, visit https://ua.org.
About XOi Technologies
XOi Technologies, the leading provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, delivers innovative artificial intelligence-based solutions that empower field service teams to drive productivity, elevate customer experience and help close the skilled labor gap. Developed to meet the unique challenges of an industry traditionally underserved by technology, XOi equips field service professionals with groundbreaking technician-enablement tools, including remote support, visual documentation, immediate on-the-job insights and training resources, asset and team management functions, and a comprehensive knowledge base leveraging data from current and historical projects. With a proven record of innovation and demonstrated commitment to the hard-working men and women in the field service industries, XOi has distinguished itself as a pioneer in technician-focused solutions that bring efficiency, transparency, and expertise to every jobsite. For more information about XOi, visit https://xoi.io.
About United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States, Canada (UA)
The UA represents 355,000 plumbers, pipefitters, sprinkler fitters, service technicians and welders across North America. The UA offers the premier training programs available in the industry today, including five-year apprenticeship programs, extensive journeyman training, a comprehensive five-year instructor training program, and numerous certification programs. The UA helps signatory contractors grow their market share by identifying new opportunities, providing support, and connecting them to the safest, skilled, and most highly trained workforce in the industry. Visit https://ua.org.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Heather Ripley
Ripley PR
(865) 977-1973
hripley@ripleypr.com
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A ‘hero’ security guard, a former fire official’s mother and a teacher were among the 10 people killed at a Buffalo grocery store
By Dakin Andone and Amir Vera, CNN
Thirteen people were shot — 10 fatally — at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket Saturday in a massacre authorities believe was racially motivated.
Eleven of the victims were Black and two were White, Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said Saturday.
The victims range in age from 20 to 86, police said. Among them were a former police officer who tried to stop the gunman, the octogenarian mother of the city’s former fire commissioner and a long-term substitute teacher.
Buffalo police identified all of the victims late Sunday:
- Roberta A. Drury, 32, of Buffalo
- Margus D. Morrison, 52, of Buffalo
- Andre Mackneil, 53, of Auburn, New York
- Aaron Salter, 55, of Lockport, New York
- Geraldine Talley, 62, of Buffalo
- Celestine Chaney, 65, of Buffalo
- Heyward Patterson, 67, of Buffalo
- Katherine Massey, 72, of Buffalo
- Pearl Young, 77, of Buffalo
- Ruth Whitfield, 86, of Buffalo
- Zaire Goodman, 20, of Buffalo, was treated and released from hospital
- Jennifer Warrington, 50, of Tonawanda, New York, was treated and released from hospital
- Christopher Braden, 55, of Lackawanna, New York, had non-life threatening injuries
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $2.8 million in funding for the victims and their families, according to a statement from her office.
“The past 24 hours have been traumatizing for New Yorkers,” Hochul said in a statement Sunday. “The entire world is watching how we will come together as New Yorkers to overcome this unthinkable tragedy. Buffalo, my hometown, is the City of Good Neighbors and New York State will be good neighbors for them.”
New York State’s Office of Victim Services (OVS) will be in Buffalo throughout the week to help administer funding and assist victims and families in obtaining financial assistance from the state, the statement read.
According to Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, the suspected shooter — Payton S. Gendron, an 18-year-old White man — traveled hours to target the Tops Supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood.
Investigators are also reviewing a purported manifesto posted online Saturday in connection with the shooting probe, two federal law enforcement officials told CNN. The manifesto’s author describes himself as a fascist, a White supremacist and an anti-Semite.
While authorities identified the victims, details about who they were and the lives they lived have started to emerge.
Here’s what we know about them.
Aaron Salter
The mayor identified the “hero” security guard who engaged the suspect but was fatally shot as Aaron Salter, a former Buffalo police lieutenant.
Salter was well respected throughout the police department, Brown told CNN’s “New Day Weekend,” and had worked at the supermarket for several years after retiring.
Salter “is a hero who tried to protect people in the store, tried to save lives and in the process, lost his own life,” Brown said.
The supermarket’s security guard “fired multiple shots at the suspect” when he entered the store, Gramaglia previously said, but the suspect was wearing tactical gear that protected him from the guard’s gunfire.
Ruth Whitfield
Brown identified one of the victims to CNN as 86-year-old Ruth Whitfield, the mother of former Buffalo Fire Commissioner Garnell Whitfield.
Brown saw the former commissioner soon after the shooting walking on Jefferson Avenue, the road outside the supermarket, he told worshipers at the True Bethel Baptist Church on Sunday. The mayor assumed Whitfield was there to lend a hand and asked if he was there to help.
“He said, ‘Yes, mayor. But I’m here because I’m looking for my mother,'” Brown said.
Ruth Whitfield was visiting the former commissioner’s father in the nursing home, as she did each day, he told the mayor, and she stopped at the supermarket to buy some groceries.
“We’ve been calling her and she’s not answering the cell phone. And her car is still in the parking lot. And I’m afraid that she’s one of the victims of this shooting,” Brown recalled Garnell Whitfield saying.
His fears were later confirmed, Brown said.
Speaking at the same event, Hochul said, “We must do something about this.”
“I thought I was strong,” she said, “but hearing the mayor tell the story of our commissioner who’s dedicated his life to saving lives and loses his mother over an act of racism and White supremacy in this community — now I’m angry, my friends.”
Pearl Young
Pearl Young, 77, was a substitute teacher and a “true pillar in the community,” her family said in a statement.
“Pearl was a long-term substitute teacher with the Buffalo Public School District and recently worked at Emerson School of Hospitality,” according to the statement obtained by CNN.
“If there is one consolation that we can take from this tragedy is that we know that mom is up in heaven with our dad (her Ollie) and dancing and shouting with our heavenly father,” the statement read.
Geraldine Talley
Geraldine Talley, 62, was doing her regular grocery shopping with her fiancé on Saturday when she was shot and killed, her niece Lakesha Chapman told CNN.
Chapman lives in Atlanta and had just arrived in Buffalo to be with family on Sunday when she talked to CNN by telephone.
Chapman called Talley her “Auntie Gerri” and said she was an amazing woman. She said Talley was her father’s little sister.
“She’s sweet, sweet, you know, the life of the party,” Chapman said. “She was the person who always put our family reunion together, she was an avid baker … mother of two beautiful children.”
“She was just a lover,” Chapman said. “I mean she didn’t meet a stranger, and that’s why this hurts so much.”
Chapman said Talley was at the front of the store when the shooting started and her fiancé had gone to get orange juice, so he was able to escape unharmed.
Five hours went by before her family found out she had been killed, Chapman said.
“We’re outraged,” she said. “This is not, obviously, the first racially-triggered attack in America. However it is the first that hits our home.”
She said it was “the most numbing, numbing feeling ever.”
“She was shopping and this man comes out of his neighborhood to attack because of her skin color, because of her ZIP code, you know, because it was predominantly Black,” Chapman said. “She was innocent. And it’s — there’s no words to describe it.”
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ORLANDO, Fla., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) announced today that it will release its second quarter financial results before the market opens on Thursday, August 4, 2022. In conjunction with the release, the Company has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the internet on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. The release and the conference call can be accessed via the Company's website at www.SeaWorldInvestors.com.
For those unable to participate in the live webcast, a replay will be available beginning at approximately 12 p.m. Eastern Time on August 4, 2022 under the "Events & Presentations" tab of www.SeaWorldInvestors.com. A replay of the call can also be accessed telephonically from 12 p.m. Eastern Time on August 4, 2022 through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 11, 2022 by dialing (877) 344-7529 from anywhere in the U.S., (855) 669-9658 from anywhere in Canada, or (412) 317-0088 from international locations and entering the conference code 2771718.
About SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.
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 over 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.
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Join The Miles Group's Stephen Miles and Taylor Griffin as they discuss how energy, carriage, messaging, delivery, rising to leadership, and being the best follower define an effective executive presence
Episode 1: "Beyond the Sartorial" airs Tuesday, September 13th
Episode 2: "Introverts and Extroverts; Thinkers and Blinkers" airs Tuesday, September 27th
Episode 3: "Followership" airs Tuesday, October 11th
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Executive presence is particularly important when you are a leader, as your life is full of first impressions," says Stephen Miles, CEO of The Miles Group. "If you are an acquired taste, it can be more difficult to get things done and manage a broad set of critical stakeholders."
The Miles Group's C-Suite Intelligence podcast returns with a 3-part series featuring Miles and COO Taylor Griffin on "The Real Meaning of Executive Presence."
"You've heard a lot about dressing for the job that you want and looking the part. But what we want to do is go beyond that, to what we would define as what real executive presence means," says Miles, on today's episode of the podcast, "Beyond the Sartorial." "It's really about how you carry yourself, how you manage your energy, how you deliver your messages – and to what audience – how you rise to your new leadership roles, and how are you the best follower on your team."
This series examines how to develop an effective executive presence by showing up well and in the right way, identifying where you are on the continuum of introverts vs. extroverts, thinkers vs. blinkers, and being the best, high-performing follower by getting off of autopilot, and "going to manual."
There is "a set of variables that are incredibly important to the way people perceive you," says Miles. "Your performance is your perception in your current role; your potential is the perception of you in future roles. What we want to talk about is how do we get the potential score through the roof."
The first installment of C-Suite Intelligence's Executive Presence three-part series drops Tuesday, September 13 with episode 9, "Beyond the Sartorial." Released biweekly, episodes 10 and 11 of the series will air September 27 and October 11, respectively.
Beyond the Sartorial (Season 2, Episode 9)
Many executives who have been working from home during Covid may need a wardrobe and executive appearance refresh. Yet the challenge for most leaders who receive feedback around their executive presence is that their sartorial style is fine. Real executive presence extends far beyond dress, to the substance of their contributions and their ability to both elevate and adapt their styles to new challenges, reporting relationships, and colleagues.
Introverts and Extroverts; Thinkers and Blinkers (Season 2, Episode 10)
We often think of "Blinkers" as extroverts who are good 'on the fly' – improvisational, instinctual, and in-the-moment. "Thinkers," on the other hand, can be mostly introverts who like to have a chance to prepare and triangulate data so that they can anticipate topics of discussion. Building off the work of Daniel Kahneman (author of Thinking, Fast and Slow), Stephen Miles and Taylor Griffin discuss how this useful two-system framework can help leaders better understand themselves and how to show up appropriately and with confidence.
Followership (Season 2, Episode 11)
Conversations around developing an effective executive presence tend to focus heavily on 'leadership' but not enough on 'followership.' Most executives are followers long before they are leaders. For Stephen Miles and Taylor Griffin, good followership requires understanding your own style and making sure it complements both your boss's and your teammates' style. And it is critical to becoming a good leader.
To hear more about how to develop and elevate your executive presence, listen to the first installment of "The Real Meaning of Executive Presence: Beyond the Sartorial," released today on the C-Suite Intelligence podcast, available everywhere, including Apple, Google, and Spotify.
For more information, please contact Davia Temin or Trang Mar of Temin and Company at 212.588.8788 or news@teminandco.com.
About the C-Suite Intelligence podcast
CEOs running the world's top companies don't start out that way – they pull ahead of their peers with behaviors and practices that make them the "best of the best." Stephen Miles and the team at TMG coach some of the world's most successful executives, helping them continuously up their game even as business conditions grow more complex every day. Learn the secrets of the highest performers and use this intelligence to power your career. New episodes are released bi-weekly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
About The Miles Group/TMG
TMG develops talent strategies for organizations, teams, and individuals – focusing on high-performance, world-class leadership. Through assessments and development, coaching, leadership transition planning, and organizational design, TMG helps clients cultivate exceptional talent from the C-suite to the next generation of leaders throughout the organization. Clients include many of the Fortune 100 as well as VC portfolio companies, firms in transition, and organizations around the globe and across industries. TMG has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, Fortune, C-Suite, Entrepreneur, and Chief Executive. The firm is headquartered in New York City and operates globally. For more information, visit https://miles-group.com. Follow TMG on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — For months, Istanbul restaurant Tarihi Balikca tried to absorb the surging cost of the sunflower oil its cooks use to fry fish, squid and mussels.
But in early April, with oil prices nearly four times higher than they were in 2019, the restaurant finally raised its prices. Now, even some longtime customers look at the menu and walk away.
“We resisted. We said, ‘Let’s wait a bit, maybe the market will improve, maybe (prices) will stabilize. But we saw that there is no improvement,” said Mahsun Aktas, a waiter and cook at the restaurant. “The customer cannot afford it.”
Global cooking oil prices have been rising since the COVID-19 pandemic began for multiple reasons, from poor harvests in South America to virus-related labor shortages and steadily increasing demand from the biofuel industry. The war in Ukraine — which supplies nearly half of the world’s sunflower oil, on top of the 25% from Russia — has interrupted shipments and sent cooking oil prices spiraling.
It is the latest fallout to the global food supply from Russia’s war, and another rising cost pinching households and businesses as inflation soars. The conflict has further fueled already high food and energy costs, hitting the poorest people hardest.
The food supply is particularly at risk as the war has disrupted crucial grain shipments from Ukraine and Russia and worsened a global fertilizer crunch that will mean costlier, less abundant food. The loss of affordable supplies of wheat, barley and other grains raises the prospect of food shortages and political instability in Middle Eastern, African and some Asian countries where millions rely on subsidized bread and cheap noodles.
Vegetable oil prices hit a record high in February, then increased another 23% in March, according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. Soybean oil, which sold for $765 per metric ton in 2019, was averaging $1,957 per metric ton in March, the World Bank said. Palm oil prices were up 200% and are set to go even higher after Indonesia, one of the world’s top producers, bans cooking oil exports starting Thursday to protect domestic supply.
Some supermarkets in Turkey have imposed limits on the amount of vegetable oil households can purchase after concerns about shortages sparked panic-buying. Some stores in Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom also have set limits. German shoppers are posting photos on social media of empty shelves where sunflower and canola oil usually sit. In a recent tweet, Kenya’s main power company warned that thieves are draining toxic fluid from electrical transformers and reselling it as cooking oil.
“We will just have to boil everything now, the days of the frying pan are gone,” said Glaudina Nyoni, scanning prices in a supermarket in Harare, Zimbabwe, where vegetable oil costs have almost doubled since the outbreak of the war. A 2-liter bottle now costs up to $9.
Emiwati, who runs a food stall in Jakarta, Indonesia, said she needs 24 liters of cooking oil each day. She makes nasi kapau, traditional mixed rice that she serves with dishes like deep-fried spiced beef jerky. Since January, she’s had trouble ensuring that supply, and what she does buy is much more expensive. Profits are down, but she fears losing customers if she raises prices.
“I am sad,” said Emiwati, who only uses one name. “We accept the price of cooking oil increasing, but we cannot increase the price of the foods we sell.”
The high cost of cooking oil is partly behind recent protests in Jakarta. Indonesia has imposed price caps on palm oil at home and will ban exports, creating a new squeeze worldwide. Palm oil has been sought as an alternative for sunflower oil and is used in many products, from cookies to cosmetics.
The Associated Press has documented human rights abuses in an industry whose environmental effects have been decried for years.
Across the world in London, Yawar Khan, who owns Akash Tandoori restaurant, said a 20-liter drum of cooking oil cost him 22 pounds ($28) a few months ago; it’s now 38 pounds ($49).
“We cannot pass all the price (rises) to the consumer, that will cause a catastrophe, too,” said Khan, who also struggles with rising costs for meat, spices, energy and labor.
Big companies are feeling the pain, too. London-based Unilever — maker of Dove soap and Hellmann’s mayonnaise — said it has contracts for critical ingredients like palm oil for the first half of the year. But it warned investors that its costs could rise significantly in the second half.
Cargill, a global food giant that makes vegetable oils, said its customers are changing formulas and experimenting with different kinds of oils at a higher rate than usual. That can be tricky because oils have different properties; olive oil burns at a lower temperature than sunflower oil, for example, while palm oil is more viscous.
Prices could moderate by this fall, when farmers in the Northern Hemisphere harvest corn, soybeans and other crops, said Joseph Glauber, a senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute. But there’s always the danger of bad weather. Last year, drought pummeled Canada’s canola crop and Brazil’s soybean crop, while heavy rains affected palm oil production in Malaysia.
Farmers may be hesitant to plant enough crops to make up for shortfalls from Ukraine or Russia because they don’t know when the war might end, said Steve Mathews, co-head of research at Gro Intelligence, an agriculture data and analytics company.
“If there were a cease-fire or something like that, we would see prices decline in the short run for sure,” he said.
Longer term, the crisis may lead countries to reconsider biofuel mandates, which dictate the amount of vegetable oils that must be blended with fuel in a bid to reduce emissions and energy imports. In the U.S., for example, 42% of soybean oil goes toward biofuel production, Glauber said. Indonesia recently delayed a plan to require 40% palm oil-based biodiesel, while the European Commission said it would support member states that choose to reduce their biofuel mandates.
In the meantime, consumers and businesses are struggling.
Harry Niazi, who owns The Famous Olley’s Fish Experience in London, says he used to pay around 22 pounds ($29) for a 20-liter jug of sunflower oil; the cost recently jumped to 42.50 pounds ($55). Niazi goes through as many as eight jugs per week.
But what worries him even more than rising prices is the thought of running out of sunflower oil altogether. He’s thinking of selling his truck and using the cash to stock up on oil.
“It’s very, very scary, and I don’t know how the fish and chips industry is going to cope. I really don’t,” he said.
So far, Niazi has held off on raising prices because he doesn’t want to lose customers.
At Jordan’s Grab n’ Go, a small restaurant in Dyersburg, Tennessee, known for its fried cheeseburgers, owner Christine Coronado also agonized about price increases. But with costs up 20% across the board — and cooking oil prices nearly tripling since she opened in 2018 — she finally hiked prices in April.
“You hate to raise prices on people, but it’s just that costs are so much higher than they were a couple of years ago,” she said.
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Chan reported from London. AP journalists Edna Tarigan and Fadlan Syam in Jakarta, Indonesia; Farai Mutsaka in Harare, Zimbabwe; Suzan Fraser in Ankara, Turkey; Mehmet Guzel in Istanbul; Anne D’Innocenzio in New York; and Sebabatso Mosamo and Mogomotsi Magome in Johannesburg contributed. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/russias-war-heats-up-cooking-oil-prices-in-global-squeeze/ | 2022-04-26T13:30:49Z |
Award-winning ad agency Liquified Creative announces celebration of 15-year anniversary with continued growth.
ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, Annapolis-based creative agency Liquified Creative is celebrating its 15th anniversary.
The agency, founded in 2007, has grown to become one of the region's leading boutique-style advertising agencies, known for award-winning creative work for various branding, marketing, and web projects, to name a few.
Humble Beginnings
In 2006, founder Shawn Noratel left his job at Borcz + Dixon (now AdsIntelligence), and launched Liquified Creative, an agency of one that initially offered creative and web design services supporting the efforts of various regional agencies, public relations firms, and non-profit organizations.
Bootstrapped since day one, Noratel started with a computer, a desk, and the humble ambiance of his basement.
"I remind myself everyday about where this company came from, leading me to instill the concept in my team that greatness comes not only from humility, but accepting challenges that are greater than yourself. I believe that helps drive the collaborative nature of the work that we produce each and every day," says Noratel. "This is what led me to grow. I've always believed in the power of collaboration. It's why we approach every client project as a true partnership."
In the early years, Liquified Creative produced creative for clients such as Bozzuto Homes, Maple Lawn, Broadstripe, and National Geographic. Liquified's current portfolio still includes a wide variety of clients such as Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, Providence Center, AeroVanti Airlines, Wye River Group, Annapolis Plastic Surgery, DeCaro Auctions, American Breast Cancer Foundation, and Realtime Medical Systems, among others.
Continued Growth
Agency leadership continues to be acutely aware of changing consumer habits and evolving technologies which are shaping individuals' engagement with media. As a result, Liquified Creative has evolved to a strategically led, full-service creative agency.
Most recently, the agency has added a public relations division, offering clients a full suite of communication services.
"Our agency success and growth are directly attributable to the strength and talent of our team," says Caitlin Wiggins, Liquified's current Director of Marketing. "We've positioned ourselves as a thought leader through our non-traditional conformities – providing clients with everything they need under one roof, no matter the ask. That's why I could not be more thrilled to announce the new public relations division of the agency as we continue to support our clients with a truly holistic approach to their brand development initiatives."
To support the launch of the company's public relations division, Liquified Creative brought on Jaclyn Fenton as Associate PR Manager.
Fenton joins Liquified Creative from 10 Tampa Bay, where she was an associate producer with the CBS television affiliate serving Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida. Working closely with producers and executive producers, she developed special newscast segments, wrote for 10 Tampa Bay's social media and digital platforms and managed long-term news projects.
While the agency is cultivating the next generation of leadership for the future, Noratel continues to actively lead Liquified as Founding Partner and Creative Director.
The Future is Only the Beginning
The agency isn't looking to slow down anytime soon. Noratel points to the continued expansion of staff, capabilities, partnerships, and even office locations.
"It's been an amazing journey and I speak for our entire team when I say that we offer our heartfelt thanks to all of our clients and partners who have joined us on this adventure," stated Noratel. "I am so proud of what has been achieved in turning the agency into what it is today. As we look to the future, we're excited about building on that success together in the years ahead."
About Liquified Creative
Liquified Creative is an award-winning advertising agency based in Annapolis, Maryland. The agency's in-house creative and marketing team provides strategic integrated marketing services, including branding, graphic design, creative web design & development, strategic digital and traditional advertising services, experience marketing, and public relations, among others. The agency works with Fortune 500, top mid-size, and enterprise-level companies throughout Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia.
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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The annual Suncoast Boat Show returns to Marina Jack’s waterfront April 22-24, 2022 marking 40 years of presenting an extraordinary selection of sportfishing, powerboats, and motor yachts.
The show will include cruisers, sportsfishers, motor yachts, live music, food, and vendors.
On Saturday and Sunday, local television host Captain Don Dingman will host a youth fishing clinic entitled Hook the Future and gives each participant a free rod and reel. The program not only teaches kids how to fish, but parents also learn how important it is to spend quality time with their children.
Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.suncoastboatshow.com/en/tickets.html
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NEW YORK (AP) — As Donald Trump considers another White House run, polls show he’s the most popular figure in the Republican Party. But it wasn’t always that way.
Competing at one point against a dozen rivals for the presidential nomination in 2016, Trump won only about one-third of the vote in key early states. He even lost in Iowa, which kicks off the nomination process.
But he prevailed because those in the party who opposed his brand of divisive politics were never able to coalesce around a single rival. That same dynamic could repeat itself as Trump mulls a new bid for the presidency as soon as this summer.
With a growing list of candidates gearing up to run, even a Trump diminished by two impeachments and mounting legal vulnerabilities could hold a commanding position in a fractured, multi-candidate primary.
“I fear it could end up the same way as 2016, which basically was everyone thought everyone else should get out,” said Republican strategist Mike DuHaime, who advised former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s campaign that year. “I think every major candidate realized that he or she would have a better shot against Trump one-on-one. But of course each person thought he or she should be the one to get that shot and nobody got out of the way. … And then it was too late.”
The anxiety is mounting as a growing list of potential rivals take increasingly brazen steps, delivering high-profile speeches, running ads, courting donors and making repeat visits to early voting states.
That group now includes upward of a dozen could-be-candidates, including Trump’s former vice president, Mike Pence; his former secretary of state, Mike Pompeo; and Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas, Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Rick Scott of Florida and Tim Scott of South Carolina. All could run on the former president’s policies.
In the anti-Trump lane, politicians such as Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan are raising their profiles.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is increasingly seen as Trump’s heir apparent, even by Trump’s most loyal supporters, and viewed by Trump allies as his most formidable potential challenger.
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and others have said they will not challenge Trump if he does go forward. But others, including Christie, seem to be gunning for the fight, even if they seem to be long shots.
“I’m definitely giving it serious thought. I’m not gonna make any decision probably until the end of the year,” Christie said in a recent interview. He has urged the party to move on from Trump and his ongoing obsession with the 2020 election.
“For me, it’s about the party needing to go in in a new direction from a personality perspective, and to continue to have someone who can bring strong leadership, tough leadership, that the country needs, but doesn’t have all of the other drama that goes along with it,” he said. “I’m hearing the same things from donors that I’m hearing from voters — that they’re very concerned that we can’t put ourselves in a position to have 2024 be about anything but the good of the country.”
Pompeo, who has had a busy travel schedule and plans to return to Iowa this summer, said in a recent interview that he has been spending time reading and listening to President Ronald Reagan’s speeches as he prepares for a possible run.
“We’re getting ready to stay in the fight,” he said last month as he courted evangelical Christians at a gathering in Nashville, Tennessee.
He said he and his wife would sit down after the November elections and “think our way through it, pray our way through it, and decide where’s best to serve. It could be presenting ourselves for elected office again. We may choose a different path. But we’re not gonna walk away from these things that I’ve been working on for 30 years now. They matter too much.”
Pompeo sketched out a possible approach in much the same mold as Trump.
“He was a disruptor that was most necessary in 2016, there’s no doubt about that,” Pompeo said. And now the task is to take those set of understandings, those set of principles, and defend them and build upon them. And it’s gonna take a lot of work to do that, leaders of real fortitude and character to do that.”
Such open talk comes as Trump faces a cascade of escalating legal troubles.
The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection has revealed increasingly damaging information about Trump’s final weeks in office. The Department of Justice has its own investigation. In Georgia, the prosecutor investigating Trump’s potentially illegal meddling in the state’s 2020 election has stepped up her inquiry by subpoenaing members of Trump’s inner circle. In New York, Trump, his namesake son and his daughter Ivanka have agreed to answer questions under oath beginning next week in the state attorney general’s civil investigation into his business practices.
Mick Mulvaney, a former South Carolina congressman who served as Trump’s acting White House chief of staff, said the moves suggested potential candidates “might see an opening where none existed two months ago.”
“Trump fatigue might be a real thing,” he said, with voters asking themselves whether, if they vote for another candidate, they “can get the same policies without all the baggage.”
At the same time, Trump has seen some of his endorsed primary candidates falter. Those who have won, including Senate hopefuls JD Vance in Ohio and Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania, have done so with about 30% of the vote, meaning that two-thirds of party voters went against Trump’s picks.
“I don’t think anybody underestimates Trump. There’s a reason he’s the most sought-after endorsement in every single Republican primary,” said GOP strategist Alex Conant. “That said, I think there’s a recognition that a lot of Republican voters are looking to the future and ready for what’s next.”
To what extent remains an open question. During a trip to Iowa this week, Cotton declined to weigh in on Trump’s standing. But the senator said he hoped to be “an effective national leader, not only for my party but for the American people in my role in the Senate and any other future role I might serve.”
Still, Cotton argued, candidates should embrace Trump’s legacy.
“I know that Donald Trump is very popular among our voters who appreciate the successes he delivered for four years in a very hostile environment. They don’t want Republicans who are running against that legacy, because they view that legacy as a great success,” he said Thursday in Cambridge, Iowa.
Trump continues to move forward with his own events.
On Friday night, he campaigned in Las Vegas alongside Adam Laxalt, his pick for Nevada Senate. And on Saturday night, he planned a rally in Anchorage, Alaska, to campaign with Kelly Tshibaka, whom he has endorsed in her race against Sen. Lisa Murkowski, and others, including former Gov. Sarah Palin, now running for Congress.
Conant said it made sense for candidates to continue testing the waters for now.
“A lot of potential candidates are realizing that 2024 may be their last best chance, regardless of what Trump does,” he said. “There’s a very vulnerable Democrat in the White House, Republicans seem likely to win, and if it’s not Trump, they’re basically sidelined for the next 10 years.”
Still, Conant, who served as communications director to Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s 2016 presidential bid, noted the similarities.
“It looks like it’s increasingly clear there’s going to be a lot of people running for president. And while I think there’s an appetite for something different, the alternative to Trump needs to coalesce around one candidate,” he said. “That never happened in 2016. And it might not happen in 2024.”
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Associated Press writers Thomas Beaumont in Des Moines, Iowa, and Steve Peoples contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/how-a-crowded-gop-field-could-help-trump-in-2024-campaign/ | 2022-07-10T01:35:21Z |
Roborock makes auto-emptying a staple in robotic cleaning in the US with new mid-range offering led by the immediate release of the Q5+
HONG KONG, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roborock, creator of ultra-intelligent home robotics engineered to simplify life, today introduces its new Roborock Q-Series to the U.S. market, freshly-designed mid-range robot vacuums with auto-empty dock compatibility. Beginning with the immediately available Roborock Q5+ model with auto-empty dock bundle, the entire Q-series combines proven features of Roborock's flagship S-Series, including LiDAR navigation, multi-level mapping and customizable app controls, making automated cleaning now an affordable luxury for most U.S. homes.
"We believe auto-emptying and dock compatibility are 'must-haves' in robot vacuums. Besides the obvious benefit of reduced manual emptying, customers are less likely to be exposed to allergens," said Richard Chang, CEO and Founder of Roborock. "We'll make all future Roborock robot vacuums compatible with this feature, and with this new mid-range Q series, we hope to bring this convenience into more homes."
Introducing Roborock Q5+: Exceptional Value & Cleaning Convenience
Engineered for Hands-off Cleaning: Driven by a 5200mAh battery to power longer cleans, the Roborock Q5+ features 2700 Pa of suction power to easily suck up dirt and grime into the 2.5L dust bag of the Auto-Empty Dock Pure for hands-free cleaning up to seven weeks.
In-App Customizable Cleaning: Compatible with Alexa, Google Home and Siri, Q5+ utilizes advanced app control to combine customizable cleaning with a PresciSense LiDAR system, allowing users to set custom cleaning schedules by room, time of day, routines and even suction power. For multi-level homes, Q5+'s advanced multi-level mapping systems automatically recognize different floors to own No-Go Zones and Invisible Walls.
Designed for Peace of Mind: Customers can have greater peace of mind knowing they don't have to babysit their Q5+. The intelligent robot vacuum constantly monitors its surroundings, preventing it from falling or getting trapped – The Q5+ will even send in-app alerts to customers if the robot vacuum has an issue.
Soon-To-Be Available: Q5, Q7, Q7+, Q7 Max and Q7 Max+
In addition to the Q5+, Roborock will be introducing other high-performing Q-series standalone models and bundles to the United States in 2022, including:
- Roborock Q5: Customers can opt to purchase the standalone robot vacuum with LiDAR navigation, 2700Pa suction and rubber bristle brush for effective cleaning without the Q5+'s auto-empty convenience.
- Roborock Q7 & Q7+: Customers can purchase the robot vacuum and mop with LiDAR navigation, 2700Pa suction and all-rubber main brush with or without the Auto-Empty Dock Pure.
- Roborock Q7 Max & Q7 Max+: Customers can experience the powerful robot vacuum and mop with LiDAR navigation, 4,700Pa suction and electric mopping with or without the Auto-Empty Dock Pure. Available in Black or White.
The Roborock Q5+ will be available on Amazon in the United States on April 22 for an MSRP of $699.99. To celebrate the launch, shoppers can save $100 on the Q5+ starting April 22 through April 28. The full lineup of the Q-series will be available in May.
To learn more about Roborock Q-series and the company's entire line-up of premier cleaning robots, please visit us.roborock.com.
About Roborock
Roborock specializes in the research, development, and production of robotic home cleaners and other cleaning appliances. It develops and produces robot vacuums under its Roborock brand, as well as creating robot vacuums for one of China's largest technology companies, Xiaomi. Each robot it builds is designed to fulfill a singular purpose: To give people more time to spend on the things they love. Currently, Roborock is available in 40 countries, including the U.S., Germany, France and Spain. The company operates out of four locations, with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. For more information visit https://us.roborock.com/.
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CLEVELAND, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As home and workspace aesthetics continue to embrace feelings of safety, harmony and comfort, relaxing and restorative paint colors—united with simple do-it-yourself (DIY) solutions—are in demand now more than ever. With consumers craving soothing simplicity and serenity in their most-loved spaces, Dutch Boy® Paints unveils its 2023 Color of the Year: Rustic Greige, a charming neutral that adds a touch of sophistication to any room and can be applied with just a single coat.
"The importance of overall well-being remains a primary focus in everyday lives," said Ashley Banbury, NCIDQ and senior color designer, Dutch Boy® Paints. "That's why more DIYers are dedicating time and energy to designing personal spaces that make them feel cozy, protected and calm. Dutch Boy® Paints' 2023 One-Coat Color of the Year—the beautiful, versatile Rustic Greige—is all about the need to escape, relax and recharge. It's about retreating to a calmer, simpler lifestyle inspired by the peace and clarity of tones derived from nature."
The medium-toned neutral color with a slight red undertone balances this sense of coziness and safety with a look that's both worldly and charming. Revealing the illusion of being slightly washed, Rustic Greige is incredibly versatile, complementing both warm and cool color tones, as well as existing wood furniture and fixtures in both interior and exterior spaces.
Dutch Boy brand's Rustic Greige—and all the shades in the complementing 2023 color palettes—can be applied in one smooth coat, setting it apart from traditional color of the year selections and making the process of transforming spaces simpler for DIYers. The brand's tested one-coat colors deliver optimal hide with just a single coat, helping achieve a flawlessly finished project in three easy steps: (1) choosing a favorite one-coat color with premium paint; (2) pairing it with premium applicators; and (3) using the recommended technique to apply with confidence.
Rustic Greige (404-4DB) serves as the grounding color for three expertly crafted color palettes in the 2023 Color Trend Forecast. By building on and playing off the neutral, natural tones of Rustic Greige, these corresponding hues deliver a layered look that's comforting and sophisticated, while also embracing DIYers' own unique design styles:
Plush Palette
Dutch Boy® Paints' 2023 Color of the Year is complemented by a palette that is fluid, relaxing and restorative. The Plush Palette elevates a room with a newfound sense of luxury that promotes mental, emotional and spiritual health with soft, minimal shades, including Ultra White (002W), Silvered Purple (446-4DB), and Ebony Sky (438-6DB).
Wistful Palette
This color combination finds inspiration in the vintage and nostalgic. The creation of spaces unique to our own lives provides a nurturing refuge in which we can construct imaginative and restorative environments using soft, eclectic colors like Maize (317-3DB), Superhero (237-6DB), and energizing Glamorized Green (328-4DB).
Botanic Palette
True to its name, the Botanic collection is rooted in heritage inspired by shades both warm and sun-kissed, romantic and floral. Tapping into our need to bring color from the outside in, Rustic Greige is the foundational neutral that ties Amber Wood (409-4DB), Industrialized (434-5DB), and Limestone Slate (422-6DB) together in expressions that are soulful, joyful and creative.
"Dutch Boy's 2023 Color Trend Forecast is strongly rooted in the new ways we are experiencing life, nature and one another," said Michelle Bangs, senior brand manager, Dutch Boy® Paints. "They're warm, yet bold; dependable, yet creative; and inspirational, yet soothing for mind, body and soul. These color palettes are also easily customizable to complement the personal style and preference of DIYers everywhere, allowing for the celebration of the past while looking toward the future."
For added simplicity, Dutch Boy's 2023 trend colors and thousands more colors are all available in the brand's award-winning Twist & Pour® container—a unique easy-to-open, easy-to-hold and easy-to-pour container available exclusively at Menards. Visit https://trends.dutchboy.com/ or Menards retail locations to explore the full Dutch Boy® Paints 2023 Trend Forecast.
Founded in 1907, Dutch Boy® Paints continues to be an industry leader in delivering innovative and high-quality products and packaging solutions and is one of the most recognizable brands in the market over 100 years later. In recent years, a new vitality, youthfulness and the promise of Simple Solutions have also shaped the brand. Heritage and trust have been brought to life with energy and empowerment, inspiring DIYers and paint enthusiasts for generations to come. For more information, visit dutchboy.com.
Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands Group offers innovative products to meet customers' paint and coating needs. The group manufactures products under well-known brands such as Valspar®, HGTV Home® by Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy®, Purdy®, Krylon®, Minwax®, Thompson's® WaterSeal®, Cabot®, Dupli-Color® and many more. Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. For more information, visit www.Sherwin-Williams.com.
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Chris Rock’s mother reacts to Oscars slap, “when Will slapped Chris, he slapped all of us.”
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - Rose Rock, mother of comedian Chris Rock, was in Columbia, South Carolina Friday delivering motivational speeches to high schools in the area before stopping by ‘Soda City Live.’
In an exclusive, one-on-one interview with WIS’ Billie Jean Shaw, for the first time ever, Rock spoke out about the shocking incident when her son Chris Rock was slapped on live television by actor Will Smith, following a joke made about Jada Pinkett-Smith’s hair.
“You reacted to your wife giving you the side-eye and you went and made her day because she was mulled over laughing when it happened,” Rock said.
Rock says this is the one year she did not attend the Oscars and was watching the ceremony at home when her son was slapped in front of millions. She told WIS, at first, she thought the slap was staged, until “he [WIll] started using obscenities.” She continued saying, “when he slapped Chris, he slapped all of us.” She added, “He really slapped me.”
According to Rock, her son was very excited to give Questlove his Academy Award, and because of Smith, that moment was taken away.
“No one even heard his speech. No one was able to just be in the moment because everyone was sitting there like, ‘what just happened?’” she said.
She said the only thing she could do from home was reach out, and tell him she was proud of how he reacted. Which, as a mother, was hard to do.
Rock said so many things could have happened at that moment, stating Chris could have stepped back and fallen or Smith could have even been taken out in handcuffs.
Earlier this month, The Academy announced Will Smith has been banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years.
“The Board has decided, for a period of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards,” Academy President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson said in a statement earlier this month.
When asked about how the Academy handled the situation Rock said, “I wouldn’t take his award away, and I don’t see any good way they could have taken him out without disrupting.” However, the Hollywood mom did say the lack of apology from Will Smith for his actions has hurt her. “I feel really bad that he never apologized,” Rock said. “I mean his people wrote up a piece saying I apologize to Chris Rock, but you see something like that is personal, you reach out.”
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All 11 ships are back in service for the first time since the pause began in March 2020
SEATTLE, June 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's Westerdam returned to service Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Port of Seattle in Washington, marking the last ship in the fleet to resume operations. Westerdam embarked guests for seven-day Alaska Explorer cruise roundtrip from Seattle that will position it in Alaska through the end of September.
To commemorate the occasion, Holland America Line held a ceremony in the terminal attended by the ship's captain and senior officers, with flag-waving fanfare from team members lined up to greet guests as they boarded. Three guests cut a ribbon to open embarkation, and Captain Wouter van Hoogdalem placed the final piece of a puzzle with "Westerdam" on it to signify the completion of return to service for the cruise line.
"Today is an emotional day that's been more than a year in the making, and Westerdam is the final puzzle pieceto make our fleet of ships in service complete," said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line. "Every ribbon cutting has brought us one step closer to today, and everyone in the Holland America Line family worked with passion and determination to achieve this milestone. We are excited to welcome guests and overwhelmed with what today means for our company."
Following its season in Alaska, Westerdam will embark on an epic 36-day "South Pacific Crossing" repositioning from Seattle to Sydney, Australia. Along the way, the ship will make 17 calls at some of the world's most beautiful islands and tropical locations. Westerdam will then offer a season of roundtrip from Sydney itineraries to the north and south islands of New Zealand, along with southern Australia. In December 2022, the ship sails along the east coast of the continent up to Singapore via the Great Barrier Reef. In early 2023, Westerdam offers cruises to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, China and the Philippines before crossing back to North America for another season in Alaska.
Since Holland America Line restarted cruising in July 2021, Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Noordam, Oosterdam, Rotterdam, Zaandam and Zuiderdam have returned to service with cruises in Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, California Coast and South Pacific. Volendam currently is under charter by the government of the Netherlands, accommodating Ukrainian families, and will sail Mediterranean voyages from Italy starting in September.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Editors note: Photos are available at https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/q5moksq0.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures to Alaska and the Yukon nearly 75 years ago. Its fleet of premium ships visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, joined the fleet in July 2021.
The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's ships feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
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‘It’s just hell there’: Russia still pounds eastern Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s military machine persevered in its ferocious effort to grind down Ukraine’s defenses Monday, as the war’s consequences for food and fuel supplies increasingly weighed on minds around the globe after warnings that the fighting could go on for years.
In Ukraine’s eastern Luhansk region, which in recent weeks has become the focal point of Moscow’s attempt to impose its will on its neighbor, battles raged for the control of multiple villages, the local governor said.
The villages are around Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk, two cities in the Luhansk region yet to be captured by the Russians, according to Luhansk governor Serhiy Haidai.
Russian shelling and airstrikes on the industrial outskirts of Sievierodonetsk have intensified, he said.
Haidai told The Associated Press on Monday that the situation in Sievierodonetsk was “very difficult,” with the Ukrainian forces maintaining control over just one area — the Azot chemical plant, where a number of Ukrainian fighters, along with about 500 civilians, are taking shelter.
The Russians keep deploying additional troops and equipment in the area, he said.
“It’s just hell there. Everything is engulfed in fire, the shelling doesn’t stop even for an hour,” Haidai said in written comments.
Only a fraction of 100,000 people who used to live in Sievierodonetsk before the war remain in the city, with no electricity, communications, food or medicine.
Even so, Haidai said, the staunch Ukrainian resistance is preventing Moscow from deploying its resources to other parts of the country.
The British defense ministry noted that the war is not going all Russia’s way, despite its superior military assets.
Russian ground troops are “exhausted,” the defense ministry said in an intelligence report Monday. It blamed poor air support for Russia’s difficulty in making swifter progress on the ground.
Across the world, drivers are rethinking their habits and personal finances amid surging prices for gasoline and diesel, fueled by Russia’s war in Ukraine as well as the global rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. Energy prices are a key driver of inflation that is rising worldwide and making the cost of living more expensive.
The European Union’s top diplomats gathered in Luxembourg on Monday for talks focused on Ukraine and food security.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called on Russia to lift its blockades of Ukrainian ports to help deliver the millions of tons of grain waiting to be exported.
“I hope — more than hope, I am sure — that the United Nations will at the end reach an agreement,” Borrell said. “It is unconceivable, one cannot imagine that millions of tons of wheat remain blocked in Ukraine while in the rest of the world, people are suffering (from) hunger. This is a real war crime ... You cannot use the hunger of people as a weapon of war.”
Financial help for children displaced by the war in Ukraine was due to come from an unlikely quarter later Monday, when Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov looked to auction off his Nobel Peace Prize medal in New York.
Muratov was awarded the gold medal in October 2021. He helped found the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta and was the publication’s editor-in-chief when it shut down in March amid the Kremlin’s clampdown on journalists and public dissent in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Muratov had already announced he was donating to charity the $500,000 cash award that came with the prize. The proceeds will go directly to UNICEF in its efforts to help children displaced by the war in Ukraine.
In other developments Monday:
— A Russian governor said Ukrainian shelling of a Russian village near the border with Ukraine wounded one person. A power station was hit, leaving parts of the village without electricity, according to Alexander Bogomaz, governor of the Bryansk region.
— The Russian military said it hit an airfield in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region with a missile, destroying two Bayraktar drones and a drone control station. Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konahsenkov said a high-precision Oniks missile hit an Artsyz airfield on the Odesa region. Earlier on Monday, the Ukrainian military said its air defense system deterred two airstrikes on the Odesa region, destroying the incoming missiles. The contradicting reports couldn’t be immediately reconciled.
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pathfinder Ventures Inc. (TSXV: RV) (the "Corporation," "RV" or "Pathfinder.") will be a presenter at the TSX Venture Growth Capital Event organized by CEM Events which takes place in Kelowna between July 7-9, 2022. CEO, Director, and Founder Joe Bleackley will be attending and presenting on behalf of the Company.
The TSX Venture Growth Capital Event is an invite-only conference that introduces growth-stage companies to active top-level capital finance individuals through a day of scheduled one-on-one meetings and networking activities.
The event returns for its 3rd year, introducing small-cap companies with interested investors. The TSX Venture Growth Capital Event will be hosted at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna, B.C., from July 7th to 9th, 2022.
Pathfinder Ventures Inc. is developing a network of premier branded, upscale and family-friendly RV parks and campgrounds under the "Pathfinder Camp Resorts" name. Pathfinder currently has three camp resorts located in B.C. and is focused on growing its network through both acquisitions and new construction. The Corporation is taking advantage of the rapidly growing market of Canadians who want to experience the great outdoors in an RV.
On behalf of the board of directors of the Corporation:
Joe Bleackley
Chief Executive Officer, Founder and Director
Pathfinder Ventures Inc.
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. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.
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Early this year GM laid out an enticing price of $30,000 for its 2024 Chevy Equinox EV fully electric compact crossover due in fall 2023.
On Thursday GM confirmed it’s planning to keep to that initial price and timeline, and it revealed much more about this upcoming EV. It will be sold in the Chevy lineup along with the gasoline-powered Equinox, which is a completely different vehicle.
But GM made clear that the Equinox EV is no niche product.
“We are at a turning point where EVs will be the mainstream choice for the next generation of customers and Equinox EV will lead this charge for us,” CEO Mary Barra said in a press release.
The $30,000 base price excludes any incentives. By the time it arrives it will likely be eligible for some part of the federal $7,500 EV tax credit, although the IRS hasn’t yet drawn out particulars.
Equinox EV production is due to start at Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, in the fourth quarter of 2023. First out next fall will be a limited edition 2RS version—one of the best-equipped of the lineup. That version will cost much more, but within the first year Chevy says it will produce all trim levels.
In the interest of ramping up volume and shared components, the Equinox EV overlaps in various ways with the sportier Blazer EV. And in the interest of aerodynamics and range, Chevy also managed to include flush door handles in the Equinox EV. Although exact dimensions haven’t yet been released, Chevy confirmed that the Blazer EV is nearly three inches wider, just over two inches longer, and about an inch taller than the Equinox EV. That puts the Equinox EV at about 190 inches long, 74 inches wide, and 66 inches tall.
For those expecting something smaller and closer to the Bolt EV, which got a price drop for 2023 to make room for the Equinox EV, it’s not that. While GM has hinted that a smaller, Ultium-based Bolt EV replacement is in the works, don’t expect that for a few years.
Some of the drive units and battery packs are shared with the Blazer EV, depending on which version you get. GM estimates 210 hp and 242 lb-ft of torque for the front-wheel-drive model, while all-wheel-drive versions make a combined 290 hp and 346 lb-ft of torque. GM says it will include a one-pedal driving mode that brings the vehicle to a full stop with only the accelerator.
GM hasn’t yet revealed the battery capacities of the Equinox EV, but there will be two packs. The largest of the Blazer packs that permits its 320-mile range wouldn’t fit with the Equinox’s shorter wheelbase, Chevy officials said. The smaller pack offered on Equinox EV 1LT front-wheel-drive models has a 250-mile range estimate. Front-wheel-drive versions with the larger pack return 300 miles of range, while all-wheel-drive versions with the larger pack return 280 miles on a charge. All Equinox EV versions use GM’s large-format pouch cells that are part of its Ultium propulsion toolkit.
The Equinox EV will be capable of 150-kw DC fast-charging with a CCS-format connector. That permits 70 miles of range to be added in just 10 minutes, according to GM. It will also include an 11.5-kw AC onboard charger as standard, allowing up to 34 miles of range per hour, GM estimates. A 19.2-kw setup—like what GM has been asking its dealerships to install on the charging side—is available on the top 3RS AWD version, adding up to 51 miles per hour. GM says the battery will be covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.
According to VP of Chevrolet marketing Steve Majoros, the brand knows that people who haven’t owned an EV before want range. Yet for those who have owned an EV, charging accessibility and charging speed become the priorities. So the choices aim to reconcile both.
Chevy also hasn’t yet detailed features by trim level, but it says that uplevel LT and RS versions will offer “two distinctive personalities.” LT versions will be available in a two-tone white roof, while the RS will be offered in a black roof. Both of these versions will offer walk-up lightning, and up to 21-inch wheels will complement proportions that are nearly as low-set and racy-looking as the Blazer EV.
Inside, Chevy says there’s room for five, with up to 57.0 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded. An 11.0-inch gauge display is in front of the driver in every version, while top versions get a 17.7-inch touchscreen in the middle that provides an “edge-to-edge” experience. As we’ve noted before, this is more of a cockpit layout and less of the open-and-airy look we’ve seen in some other dedicated-EV-platform designs.
Chevrolet is including a long list of active safety features in the Equinox EV. Automatic emergency braking front and rear, active lane control, and blind-spot monitors are all included. Heated front and rear outboard seats and heated windshield wipers will be among the features. Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance will be available on the Equinox EV, as will adaptive cruise control, a high-definition surround-view camera system, a head-up display, and a rear camera mirror.
The Equinox will be offered to fleet customers, too, in a commercial variant yet to be detailed.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Dingdong (Cayman) Ltd..
Shareholders who purchased shares of DDL during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased, or otherwise acquired, Dingdong American Depository Shares pursuant or traceable to the F-1 registration statements and related prospectus on Form 424B4 issued in connection with Dingdong's June 2021 initial public stock offering.
ALLEGATIONS: According to the filed complaint, the registration statement and prospectus used to effectuate the Company's initial public offering misstated and/or omitted facts concerning Dingdong's so-called commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of the food it distributes to the market. For example, despite claiming that it applies "stringent quality control across [its] entire supply chain to ensure product quality to [its] users," Dingdong sold food past its sell-by date. Consequently, Dingdong was, in fact, no better at providing or assuring access to "fresh" groceries than the supermarkets, traditional Chinese wet markets, or traditional e-commerce platforms it repeatedly claimed to be displacing. Moreover, the foregoing conduct subjected Dingdong to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement, all of which, once revealed, were likely to negatively impact Dingdong's business, operations, and reputation.
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January 6th Committee outlines Trump’s role in Capitol attacks
Former president accused of “attempted coup” and “brazen conspiracy”
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Thursday night, Americans got a chance to learn about the last 10 months of the House select committee investigation into the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
The committee has conducted more than 1,000 interviews and has tens of thousands of pieces of paper and social media evidence. To craft a compelling story, the January 6th committee brought in a documentary film maker and the former president of ABC News in to help make their case to the public. Formally, the bipartisan panel promised to, “present previously unseen material documenting January 6th, receive witness testimony, and provide the American people an initial summary of its findings about the coordinated, multi-step effort to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and prevent the transfer of power.”
As Chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) promised, former President Donald Trump was at the center of the attack. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wy.) said that Donald Trump summoned the mob and lit the flame that turned into the hundreds of his political supporters marching from the rally on January 6th up to the U.S. Capitol.
The Mississippi democrat opened the prime time public hearing, telling Americans: people in his home Congressional district historically tried to justify slavery and the KKK. Then, he drew a line to today, saying, “I’m reminded of that dark history as I hear voices today try and justify the actions of the insurrectionists on January 6th.
Committee Vice Chair Republican Liz Cheney laid out the plan for a series of hearings, during which Americans will learn Donald Trump had no interest in stopping the attack. “Those who invaded our Capitol and battled law enforcement for hours were motivated by what President Trump had told them. That the election was stolen, and that he was the rightful president.”
Former U.S. Attorney General told the committee that he told Donald Trump three times that there was no evidence of election fraud presented to him while he was at the U.S. Department of Justice, and since that time, he has not seen evidence of election fraud. Evidence was also presented that then White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows was told there was “no there there” when it came to problems with the 2020 election. The panel also played clips from daughter Ivanka Trump and key Trump advisers such as Steve Bannon, Jason Miller and Alex Cannon, as well as Mark Short, former chief of staff for Vice President Mike Pence.
The committee played a series of videos showing the carnage. The evidence presented including tweets and other communications from Donald Trump as well as U.S. intelligence. Even as some Republican lawmakers tweeted that the hearings do not matter, Rep. Thompson urged Americans not to listen to those who downplay the significance of the riot. He said, “we can’t sweep what happened under the rug. The American people deserve answers.”
Following a brief break, the hearing continued with in-person testimony from two witnesses. Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards spoke of how she kept trying to help her fellow officers after she was injured. She told the panel that she stood up, turned around and thought that the West front of the U.S. Capitol, the side which faces the National Mall, looked like a war zone.
Documentarian Nick Quested spoke of how he was working on a film about the militia group, the Proud Boys. He got separated from his crew and kept filming on January 6th, turning of much of his never-before seen footage to the committee.
The committee has a total of 6 hearings planned, with the next scheduled for Monday, June 13 at 10 a.m. Eastern.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The SkillUp Coalition, a national collaboration among nonprofits, training providers, and employers, is commemorating two years of impact, supporting 1 million workers across the nation to date. A newly released Impact Report spotlights milestones since the nonprofit launched in July 2020.
- 5,642 job placements
- Over $750,000,000 in wages/earnings into the pockets of SkillUp job-seekers (over 100:1 ROI)
- 29,650 referrals to employers
- 20,455 referrals to training partners
- $1,835,000 in scholarships and grants awarded to SkillUp workers
SkillUp launched from the urgent need to help displaced workers upskill, and since then has built a thriving coalition to include 17 diverse and passionate staff members and more than 90 leading training and education providers, employers, technology companies, job readiness nonprofits, philanthropies, and others.
Two years in, SkillUp's core ethos remains a "Learning Lab" mentality that's allowed SkillUp to evolve in tune with the rapidly changing labor market.
"SkillUp has had to evolve over the past two years, and quickly. At the outset, it was about getting a job for the millions displaced by Covid. Now, we're laser-focused on our Mission: to provide a guided and supported path to ensure every worker has high opportunity employment," says Executive Director, Steve Lee.
Key to SkillUp's evolution and direct-to-worker support has been its partners across various regions and industries. These include strategic partnerships branded as "LevelUp" Bay Area, Los Angeles, Florida, Louisiana, Northern Nevada, Philadelphia, New York City, and GRIT Ohio (with more to come in 2022 and 2023 including Kentucky and Dallas).
"Through SkillUp, I learned how to make myself marketable and build my career path. I found the resources to interview, negotiate, and secure a job immediately after completing my IT certificate with Merit America," says Eric Torres, LevelUp Los Angeles.
These also include strong relationships with numerous Fortune 100 companies. Through SkillUp's expanding "Earn and Learn" Initiative, SkillUp helps job seekers fill open roles with partner employers that offer robust education-as-a-benefit opportunities. Current national partners include UC Health, Verizon, Bright Horizons, and TTEC, among others. The newly formed SkillUp Employer Network, a result of the Hire Opportunity Coalition (HOC) merger with SkillUp, now includes more than 70 HR, DE&I, and CSR leaders across nearly 30 national employers.
Ongoing collaborations with leading operating, outreach, and funding partners in the education and workforce space, including JFF, Guild Education, Opportunity@Work, OneTen, Strada Education, Charles Koch Foundation, Stand Together, Walmart Foundation, Google, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Workday Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Macquarie Group Foundation, and others continue to build direct-to-worker resources that scale training program enrollments, job placements, and career coaching for SkillUp users.
In two years, SkillUp has built a thriving coalition to support millions of workers across the country. Read stories of worker impact and view the comprehensive Skillup Coalition 2020-2022 Impact Report here.
Founded in July 2020, SkillUp Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects workers with the right tools, resources, and support so they can make confident career shifts, find quality living-wage jobs, and position themselves for promising career growth. The SkillUp ecosystem provides career exploration, training & employer connections, career coaching, and resources to support workers at any stage of their career journey.
SkillUp proudly advocates for an affordable, equitable, upskilling ecosystem that ensures every worker has high opportunity employment. For more information, please visit www.skillup.org or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
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Kit Kat debuts blueberry muffin flavor for limited time
(Gray News) - Kit Kat fans are getting a new flavor inspired by a classic baked good without even turning on an oven.
The Hershey Company unveiled its limited-edition Blueberry Muffin Kit Kat flavor on Wednesday.
This new flavor creation is a blueberry muffin-flavored creme with tastes of fresh and cooked blueberries, plus a cake batter-like muffin flavor with graham cookie pieces folded into the bar, according to Hershey.
“Our product creators have such passion for deciding which flavor Kit Kat should take on next and making sure it delivers for our fans,” said Dan Williard, brand manager of Kit Kat. “Kit Kat Blueberry Muffin has already become one of our favorites. It has all the taste of a freshly baked blueberry muffin, but no baking required.”
The blueberry muffin flavor becomes the latest in the brand’s growing portfolio of flavors. Hershey has previously released Kit Kat Duos Strawberry and Dark Chocolate, Thins Hazelnut and Lemon Crisp flavors.
Hershey representatives said the blueberry muffin flavor would be available nationwide at retailers starting this month.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- The Stellantis Family Health and Wellness Center delivered by ProMedica is a primary care, near-site health facility established exclusively to serve Stellantis employees and their covered family members
- Center to provide personalized health care experience through comprehensive services and wellness programs
- Stellantis, in partnership with the UAW, was first domestic automaker to establish near-site health clinic for its employees and their families
- Toledo is fourth health and wellness center opened by company, following sites in Kokomo, Indiana; Belvidere, Illinois; and Detroit
- Center to start seeing patients in July
- Nationally, ProMedica provides care at six on-site/near-site health and wellness centers, representing 13 employer clients
Stellantis today announced the opening of a comprehensive primary care health and wellness center in Toledo, Ohio, exclusively for the more than 9,500 employees and their families working and living within a 15-mile radius of the facility.
With a focus on keeping people well, Stellantis is collaborating with ProMedica Health System to provide a personalized, comprehensive health and wellness experience supported by a leading and respected health system in a new, state-of-the-art medical center.
Opening to employees and their families in July, this new health and wellness center provides easy access to such services as preventative and acute care, chronic disease management, infant/pediatric care, women's health services, behavioral health services, physical therapy, nutrition and health education coaching, advanced medical diagnostics, virtual care options, pharmacy services and more.
"As a global automaker and mobility provider with a diverse and talented workforce, Stellantis understands that investing in our employees' health and well-being is good business," said Tobin J. Williams, senior vice president for human resources, Stellantis North America. "Our goal in opening this facility is to improve our employees' access to quality and convenient health care."
The 12,000-square-foot health and wellness center, located at 3500 Executive Parkway, will feature 13 examination rooms along with eight consultation, lab and treatment rooms and a large physical therapy area. It will provide a convenient, low- to no-cost option for acute, preventative and wellness-focused primary care services for all Stellantis employees and their covered family members enrolled in the company's health care plans.
UAW-represented employees will not be charged any office visit co-pays when they use the services offered by the clinic. And, as a non-traditional medical office, appointment times are expected to be longer to ensure adequate time to address each patient's medical needs.
"We are excited to be partnering with Stellantis on a top-notch, dedicated family health and wellness center for its northwest Ohio employees," said Kent Bishop, MD, president, ProMedica Physicians and chief medical officer for ProMedica Physicians, pharmacy and acute care. "ProMedica's expert care team is committed to helping Stellantis employees and their eligible family members improve their health and well-being by providing coordinated, customized and convenient primary care and wellness services. With the potential to provide patient cost-savings benefits and encourage a healthier workforce, this new clinic presents a win-win situation for Stellantis and its local employees."
Featuring same-day appointments, extended hours and virtual care options, the center will connect employees with multiple primary care providers and needed wellness services. Care plans will focus on a comprehensive approach to wellness across lifestyle, fitness and medical integrations, providing a unique opportunity for managing chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.
ProMedica currently provides care at six on-site/near-site health and wellness centers, representing 13 employer clients. ProMedica has more than 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers with 2 million patient visits each year across Ohio and Michigan.
Stellantis, with support from the UAW, was the first domestic automaker to establish a near-site health and wellness center with the opening of a site in Kokomo, Indiana, in 2018. Toledo is the fourth center opened by the company, which also includes sites in Belvidere, Illinois, and in Detroit, Michigan.
"With high per capita health care costs and difficulties for employees accessing primary care services, Stellantis looks forward to ProMedica delivering an easy-to-access, personalized and distinct health care experience," said Stellantis' Williams.
"The UAW appreciates Stellantis keeping its commitment to opening several family health and wellness centers that provide access to services at no cost to the members and their eligible dependents," said Cindy Estrada, UAW vice president and director of the UAW Stellantis department. "We are confident that, with the partnership with ProMedica, the new Toledo Health and Wellness Center will provide quality service to our members that they greatly deserve."
Stellantis Health and Wellness
A long-established innovator in providing programs and services to support the health and wellness of employees and families, Stellantis has been recognized nine consecutive years by the National Business Group on Health for programs that enable a healthy workplace and encourage healthy lifestyles for both employees and families. Stellantis is committed to "4URHLTH," a program designed to support overall well-being that empowers employees and their families with access to comprehensive tools and resources for leading healthier lifestyles.
Since 1985, the company's wellness program has evolved to meet the needs of employees and their families. Today, Stellantis provides a variety of integrated health plans with preventive services, including access to health portals, UAW benefit representatives, a health advocate for salaried employees, an Employee Assistance Program representative for all employees, on-site medical departments, 29 dedicated wellness staff members and fitness centers.
ProMedica Health System
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit health and well-being organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities in 28 states. The organization offers acute and ambulatory care, an insurance company with a dental plan, and post-acute and academic business lines. The organization has more than 43,000 employees, 12 hospitals, 2,500+ physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges, 1,000+ healthcare providers employed by ProMedica Physicians, a health plan, and 335+ assisted living facilities, skilled nursing centers, memory care communities, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and hospice, palliative and home health care agencies. Driven by its Mission to improve your health and well-being, ProMedica has been nationally recognized for its advocacy programs and efforts to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.
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Andy Warhol’s ‘Marilyn’ auction nabs $195M; most for US artist
NEW YORK (AP) — Andy Warhol’s “Shot Sage Blue Marilyn” sold for a cool $195 million on Monday, making the iconic portrait of Marilyn Monroe the most expensive work by a U.S. artist ever sold at auction.
The 1964 silkscreen image shows Monroe in vibrant close-up — hair yellow, eyeshadow blue and lips red — on a rich blue background. It’s also the most expensive piece from the 20th century ever auctioned, according to Christie’s auction house in New York, where the sale took place.
The Warhol sale unseated the previous record holder and another modern master, Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose 1982 painting “Untitled” of a skull-like face sold for a record $110.5 million at Sotheby’s in 2017.
Christie’s said an unnamed buyer made the purchase Monday night. When the auction was announced earlier this year, they estimated it could go for as much as $200 million.
“It’s an amazing price,” said Alex Rotter, chairman of Christie’s 20th and 21st century art department. “Let it sink in, it’s quite something.”
“This is where we wanted to be, clearly,” said Guillaume Cerutti, CEO of Christie’s. “It proves we are in a very resilient art market.”
The proceeds of the sale will go to the Thomas and Doris Ammann Foundation Zurich, which put the painting up for auction. The foundation aims to help children with health care and educational programs.
Warhol created more than one image of Monroe; this particular painting has been exhibited in museums around the world.
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3-year-old dies following house fire in Indiana; family donates organs to save others
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) – A 3-year-old girl died days after she was trapped in a house fire in Indiana last week.
Officials said Ophelia Young was trapped in the home during the fire Friday. She was upstairs when the fire broke out, hiding because she was scared.
Three days later, on Monday, Ophelia died at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, according to the Marion County Coroner.
Ophelia’s family describes the little girl as vibrant, with a personality that was fun-loving, charismatic and silly. Her grandfather Ronald Young said the family is hurting right now, but they’re glad Ophelia is out of pain.
“Words can’t explain how the family’s feeling. She’s in God’s arms now, and we know she’s not in no pain,” Young said.
The house that caught fire was not Ophelia’s home. The homeowner, Zachary Ford, said he and his wife were babysitting Ophelia, his cousin’s daughter.
According to a release from the Evansville Fire Department, they believe the cause of the fire was from a child playing with a lighter in the home.
Ford said it was his son who was playing with a lighter. Ford was asleep at the time. There were seven people in the house total, including Ford, and he said he quickly realized that Ophelia was the only one not accounted for when the rest made it outside.
Ford said he tried to run back upstairs to save her, but the smoke was too thick.
“I tried. I tried multiple times. I was, like, I kept running back up there. I soaked my shirt and covered my mouth, but the smoke was still too thick,” Ford told WFIE. “I was so, I was scared… I was more worried about the little girl that was up there. That was the only thing that was on my mind.”
Young said there is a silver lining amongst the pain – Ophelia’s parents decided to donate their daughter’s organs to save the lives of other children.
“As tragic as it is, they all chose to give another child a chance to grow up and have a childhood and grow up to be an adult,” Young said.
The important decision to make Ophelia an organ donor is not one the family took lightly, but they knew what impact it could have for other families in need.
“It’s a very great feeling to know, and I know it’s hard, and I’m sure every time I walk down the street and go into Walmart and see a child, that thought’s always going to be in your mind – is that the one that she touched? Did she change that life?” Young said.
He said the process is quick, as the family is already working to match Ophelia with potential recipients.
Copyright 2022 WFIE via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/28/3-year-old-dies-following-house-fire-indiana-family-donates-organs-save-others/ | 2022-07-28T21:45:09Z |
The digital health company plans to hire aggressively and leverage technology and partnerships to create a future where Americans thrive longer
NEW YORK, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DUOS, a digital health company on a mission to increase the longevity and independence of older adults, announced today a $15 million Series A funding led by Imaginary Ventures, along with participation from existing investors Forerunner Ventures, Declaration Partners, and new investor Optum Ventures.
Older adults are facing a two-pronged crisis. First, approximately 10,000 American adults are turning 65+ each day. The entire Baby Boomer generation will be over age 65 by 2030, meaning 1 in 5 Americans will be of retirement age. Also, fifty-one percent of older adults have at least one unmet fundamental social need around areas such as transportation, food, or housing. These problems will only continue to accelerate as the older adult demographic grows.
Second, the number of unpaid family caregivers in the United States increased by nearly 10 million people between 2015 and 2020 to 54 million. DUOS is a solution for lifting a significant portion of the burden of these caregivers, who are often part of the "Sandwich Generation," taking care of both young children and aging parents.
DUOS addresses these problems with its unique "System of Aging." The System of Aging uses a mix of technology and the human touch to connect older adults and their caretakers to a network of service providers to help members with their social needs, care navigation needs, and physical aging needs - enabling older adults to receive transportation, food delivery, healthcare appointments and a multitude of additional services. Through interpersonal communication and technology, DUOS identifies and addresses the individual needs of older adults by leveraging Medicare benefits, trusted partners, and local service providers. Each member is also assigned a "Duo," a dedicated person responsible for facilitating the System, providing companionship, and making sure tasks are complete.
The company's Series A funding will drive technology advancements and hiring to support the company's aggressive growth plans. "This investment milestone is significant for DUOS as it allows us to power new technology that will enhance everyday experiences for older adults and their caregivers," said Karl Ulfers, CEO and Co-Founder of DUOS. "The world is short on people, and this technology will help scale our services to millions of individuals across the country."
"Imaginary is incredibly excited to partner with the DUOS team to empower aging adults," said Kelly Dill, Partner, Imaginary Ventures. "We have always been hyper-focused on solving consumer problems, and DUOS is working to solve one of the biggest of our generation. The DUOS team brings deep healthcare expertise with a hyper focus on the end consumer they are serving. We think this consumer-fueled approach creates an exceptional experience tailored to the needs of aging adults."
To make DUOS accessible to as many people as possible, it has already partnered with health insurance plans including Magellan Healthcare, Geisinger Health Plan, and other national and regional payors and providers in California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, and Georgia. The company plans to announce additional partnerships in 2022. For its partners, DUOS is closing gaps in care, improving targeted HEDIS measures, and driving member satisfaction, which is timely since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently doubled the impact of the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey results from 2x to 4x within a health plan's overall Star Rating, making member experience one of the most significant contributors to a health plan's overall Star Rating.
"Magellan Healthcare is committed to transforming the healthcare experience through high-tech and high-touch solutions that complement the human touch brought by Magellan to address whole-person healthcare--life, mind and body," said Caroline Carney, M.D., Magellan Healthcare's President of Behavioral Health and Chief Medical Officer of Magellan Health. "Our early work with DUOS shows successful identification of and interventions for needs expressed by older adults, and very high levels of satisfaction. This is a very promising tool supporting our work in providing holistic care for those suffering from social isolation." (More information on how DUOS works with partners is here.)
With older adults using technology more than ever, especially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, DUOS is in the process of building an easy-to-use app that can anticipate member needs and connect the members' caregiving circle. The app will streamline communication and task management and tap into a curated marketplace of partners for everyday needs. Members will have the option of communicating with their Duo in person, over the phone, or through the app.
To meet the growing demand for DUOS, which is available in all 50 states via its direct-to-consumer offering, part of the Series A funding will be dedicated to hiring engineers, product managers, operations experts, and marketers who are passionate about helping older adults and caregivers. In addition, DUOS plans to hire and train over 100 Duos to serve individual members as more partnerships roll out across the U.S. in 2022.
About DUOS
Founded in 2020, DUOS is a digital health company that pairs older adults with personal assistants, or "Duos," who help with the little things that make a big difference. DUOS focuses on members' social needs and maximizes their independence by building long-term, high trust 1:1 relationships, coordinating community resources, and working with families, health plans and providers to ensure holistic, personalized support. Listen to our soundtrack on Spotify, and follow us at @getduos on Facebook and @duos on Instagram and LinkedIn. Visit us at www.getduos.com.
About Imaginary Ventures
Imaginary Ventures is a venture capital firm focusing on innovations at the intersection of consumer and technology. Natalie Massenet and Nick Brown launched Imaginary Ventures in 2018 to invest in the tech-enabled platforms that are changing the way we live by providing best-in-class products and experiences. In December 2020, Imaginary Ventures announced their second fund of $160 million to expand their dynamic ecosystem of investments, with a continued focus in new and untapped markets primed for accelerated growth, diverse founders, and technology platforms. For more information about Imaginary Ventures, please visit imaginary.co.
About Forerunner Ventures
Forerunner Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in ambitious entrepreneurs to define and dominate a new generation of business. Forerunner has investments in leading companies including Chime, Faire, Glossier, Hims & Hers, Oura, The Farmer's Dog, Warby Parker, and more. For more information please visit www.forerunnerventures.com.
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-- Convention returns in person October 17-20 at the Javits Center --
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Registration opens today for NAB Show New York, October 17-20, 2022 (exhibits October 19-20) at the Javits Center. The event's mid-point timing six months following NAB Show in Las Vegas provides a unique opportunity for the NAB Show community to connect at a major East Coast venue. Attendees will gain strategic insight and engage with technology that is transforming broadcasting and the larger media and entertainment business.
Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters and co-located with the AES New York 2022 Convention, NAB Show New York offers hands-on learning and discovery of advanced product features, applications and workflows that promote superior audio and video experiences.
Exhibits Pass registrants receive full access to NAB Show New York and AES exhibits as well as education on the show floor, including an experiential zone featuring special theaters, demonstrations and networking activities.
Conference programs requiring separate registration include:
- Cybersecurity for Broadcasters Retreat (October 17-18)
- Post|Production Conference NYC (October 18)
- The Streaming Summit (October 18)
- TV2025: Monetizing the Future (October 19)
- *NEW — The Radio Experience at NAB Show New York (October 19-20)
- *NEW — NAB Marconi Radio Awards (October 19)
"We are thrilled to be back in person in New York and look forward to delivering an exceptional experience for exhibitors and attendees," said Chris Brown, NAB executive vice president and managing director, Global Connections and Events. "The success of NAB Show in Las Vegas reinforced the power of live events and the desire for a return to in-person trade shows. NAB Show New York is an important touch point for the industry to re-engage with the technology and thought leaders who are revolutionizing the art of storytelling and moving the business forward."
For information on registration packages and to register, click here.
Press registration will be open for qualified members of the media later this month.
Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters and co-located with the AES New York 2022 Convention, NAB Show New York will be held October 17-20, 2022 (exhibits October 19-20) at the Javits Center. Located in the media capital of the world, NAB Show New York offers hands-on learning, discovery and insights into the technology and business strategies that is transforming media and entertainment. Through exhibits, conferences and networking events, NAB Show New York spotlights the products, practices and leaders promoting superior audio and video experiences.
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The No. 1 ranked golfer in the world and North Texas native Scottie Scheffler just won one of the biggest golf tournaments in the world, the Masters. With green jacket now in hand Scheffler adds to the already star-studded championship-winning alum from Highland Park High School.
Recently Matthew Stafford, quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, won the Super Bowl becoming the latest Highland Park alum to win a major U.S. sports championship prior to Scheffler. Who came before them?
None other than Clayton Kershaw, the superstar pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers started this recent trend of Highland Park alum winning big in professional sports after capturing a World Series title with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020.
There’s just got to be something in the water over there in Highland Park. | https://cw33.com/sports/scottie-scheffler-wins-masters-joins-matthew-stafford-and-clayton-kershaw-as-highland-park-high-school-alum-winning-championships/ | 2022-04-11T18:17:23Z |
Cineworld theater chain confirms it’s considering bankruptcy
LONDON (AP) — Cineworld Group PLC, one of the world’s largest movie theater chains, said Monday that it is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and similar actions elsewhere.
The British company, which owns Regal Cinemas in the United States and operates in 10 countries, said bankruptcy is one option it is weighing to help preserve a business that has struggled to rebound from the impact of COVID-19 restrictions.
Cineworld said it’s holding talks with major stakeholders such as lenders. It expects operations to run normally following any filing and “ultimately to continue its business over the longer term with no significant impact upon its employees.” It has about 28,000 workers, according to the company’s website.
Company shares tumbled 58% Friday after The Wall Street Journal reported that the company was preparing to file for bankruptcy within weeks.
Cineworld, which has 9,189 screens across 751 sites, said Monday that it’s open for business and is still evaluating its options to boost cash flow and potentially restructure.
In March, the company said COVID-19 closures in the first part of last year took a toll, reporting a $565.8 million loss after taxes and debt of $4.8 million. It also took a hit from terminating its 2020 takeover of Canadian movie theater company Cineplex Inc. A court in Ontario agreed with Cineplex that the British company breached its obligations and awarded 1.23 billion Canadian dollars ($947.5 million) in damages. Cineworld has appealed.
Despite the hurdles, Cineworld has said pent-up demand to see movies on the big screen helped its bottom line at the end of last year. It also expected blockbusters like “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Jurassic World: Dominion” and others to help it “continue to rebound strongly.”
Shares of AMC and Cinemark, two major theater chains based in the U.S., also fell before the opening bell in New York.
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the current economic climate, it can seem almost impossible to feed your family on a tight budget. Whether you're raising young children or caring for aging parents, making ends meet in lean times can be nearly impossible, especially if you're living on one income due to unemployment or underemployment. These strategies from Backyard Farming Supply will help you stretch your dollars so that you can save money on food and put more of what you earn into your savings account, giving you some much-needed peace of mind during tough times.
Grow some food (even if it's only herbs!)
Growing your own food gives you an incredibly personal connection to its creation. People who grow their own herbs and veggies are always amazed at how much better they taste. Plus, it can be done from a window sill in nearly any urban environment. An herb garden may not supply enough ingredients to make fresh ravioli, but some basil and parsley can definitely spice up spaghetti sauce or stews and casseroles. Start small if you're not sure about how much time or space you have to devote to gardening; there are so many edible plants that require minimal care or even no care at all. Some excellent choices include green onions, potatoes, carrots, Swiss chard, tomatoes, strawberries, basil, and mint - the latter three do well in containers so there's no need for a big yard.
Start a community garden
Working together with your community to start a garden together is a great way to bring people together and generate a steady supply of fresh food during tough economic times. The National Gardening Association estimates that 77% of gardeners are willing to share their bounty with family, friends, and neighbors. And 38% are more likely to spend less at stores when they grow some of their own food. A study by Tufts University found that vegetables from home gardens had higher levels of vitamins C and E than those found in commercial produce. Plus, growing what you can eat rather than buying it will save you money!
Share your harvest with your neighbors
Sharing with neighbors is fun and rewarding. It allows you to share in the joy of growing your own food while helping your community get through hard times. Community sharing helps you eat locally, reduces food waste, and can help people in need. Many communities have organizations that organize food shares or you can start one yourself if none exists. If there is excess food, consider sharing it with your neighbors first before giving it away to charity or composting it. This helps everyone involved save money while building a stronger community.
Come learn with the Backyard Farming family how to grow your own organic food! They can help you reduce costs and ensure you have access to the healthiest food for you and your family. If you are curious about organic fertilizers and learning which would be best for your garden, check out backyardfarmingsupply.com. Please follow them on Instagram and Facebook @backyardfarmingtips for helpful fun facts and tips.
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LONGWOOD, Fla., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Pro USA, Inc. ("Waste Pro"), a regional privately-held provider of non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services, announced today that it has completed the remarketing of two solid waste disposal revenue bond offerings with an aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million.
The remarketing consisted of $32.5 million of Florida Development Finance Corporation Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Waste Pro USA, Inc. Project), Series 2017 (the "Florida Bonds"), and $17.5 million of Mississippi Business Finance Corporation Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Waste Pro USA, Inc. Project), Series 2017 (the "Mississippi Bonds" and, together with the Florida Bonds, the "Bonds").
The Florida Bonds, which bear a 5.25% coupon for a seven-year fixed term interest rate period, will mature on August 1, 2029, and are guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of Waste Pro, pursuant to the terms of the Indenture relating to the Florida Bonds.
The Mississippi Bonds, which bear a 5.00% coupon for a five-year fixed term interest rate period, will mature on February 1, 2036, and are also guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of Waste Pro, pursuant to the terms of the Indenture relating to the Mississippi Bonds.
"Despite more challenging market conditions than in previous years, this transaction was significantly oversold," stated Cort Sabina, Chief Financial Officer of Waste Pro. "I am pleased by the investment community's continued confidence in Waste Pro's financial strength and future growth."
"As a privately owned, family-run company, Waste Pro has proven itself to be a financially stable platform committed to long-term, sustainable growth. Our focus on service and commitment to our people has led the way for operations to go from a single truck in 2001 to over 3,000 trucks today in nine states with revenues projected to exceed $900 million this year," added Sean Jennings, President and Chief Executive Officer of Waste Pro.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. served as the sole remarketing agent for the Bonds. CTBH Partners LLC served as financial advisor to Waste Pro. Greenberg Traurig, P.A. served as counsel to Waste Pro.
The Bonds were offered only to qualified institutional buyers as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").
The Bonds have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and other applicable securities laws.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Bonds, nor shall there be any sale of the Bonds in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Waste Pro USA, Inc. is one of the country's fastest-growing privately-owned waste collection, recycling, processing, and disposal companies, operating in nine southeastern states. Waste Pro, with revenues projected to exceed $900 million in 2022, serves more than two million residential and approximately 100,000 commercial customers from 95 operating locations. Waste Pro is headquartered in Longwood, Florida, and maintains over 260 exclusive municipal contracts and franchises.
Certain matters discussed in this press release are "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such by the context of the statements, including words such as Waste Pro "will," "intends," and other similar expressions. Among the forward-looking statements in this press release are statements regarding the offering and sale of the Bonds. All of these forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and estimates and management's beliefs and assumptions. Waste Pro expressly disclaims any obligation to update such statements to reflect any change in its expectations whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required.
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Program is First Online Doctorate in Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine's Online Portfolio with Noodle
NEW ORLEANS and NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (SPHTM) announced today the expansion of its relationship with Noodle, the country's fastest-growing online learning network, to launch an online Doctor of Public Health in Leadership, Advocacy and Equity (DrPH). The program is currently accepting applications for a Fall 2022 start.
The online DrPH is the first doctorate-level program that the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine will provide fully online. The program brings a unique focus to the themes of leadership, advocacy and equity not seen in other doctors of public health programs and prepares students for careers managing public health agencies and non-profits.
The Online DrPH expands on Tulane SPHTM's existing portfolio of online programs launched in collaboration with Noodle, its online innovation partner, including the Master of Public Health in Community Health Sciences, the Master of Health Administration, the Master of Public Health in Disaster Management, and the Master of Science in Public Health in Industrial Hygiene.
The Online DrPH in Leadership, Advocacy, and Equity is built for impassioned leaders who refuse to let the status quo remain unchallenged. The program teaches professionals of all backgrounds how to apply principles of leadership, advocacy, and equity in their work to become agents of change. This is accomplished through a robust combination of classroom engagement and co-curricular experiences.
"The investment we provide in hands-on public health practice, grounded in a solid understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, will provide students with the skills to successfully advocate for their constituencies and serve as desperately needed leaders in their community," said Program Director W. Susan Cheng, PhD, MPH, associate dean for public health practice and diversity, equity and inclusion.
"We are thrilled to partner yet again with Tulane's SPHTM on a program that provides students with an accessible path to gain the critical leadership skills, experiences, and connections to amplify their voices and spearhead true change in their community or organization," said Stephen Green, Chief Program Officer. "Tulane is an incredible partner and we're thrilled to keep exploring and innovating with them."
Founded in 1912, Tulane's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine was the first school of public health in the United States and has been universally recognized as a leader in the field for more than a century. The school provides innovative educational programs using a combination of live, interactive and independent coursework to cultivate equity-minded leaders who will advocate for healthy communities globally.
About Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
As stewards of the first school of public health in the United States, the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine cultivates independent thinkers, innovative leaders, fierce advocates, and accomplished scholars. From the neighborhoods of New Orleans to communities worldwide, we conduct research and collaborate with our partners to ensure that all of humanity has an equitable opportunity to be healthy and pursue optimal well-being. We train the problem solvers.
About Noodle
Noodle is a certified B Corp that creates excellent online and agile programs that elevate campus-wide teaching and technology. Since January 2019, Noodle has launched as many online programs with elite U.S. universities as have all of its competitors combined. Its network of universities, higher education leaders, providers, and students fuels innovation and efficiency in learning design, marketing, recruitment, technology, student and faculty support, and clinical placement. Follow Noodle on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Amber Heard’s lawyers interrogate Johnny Depp at libel trial
(AP) - Attorneys for actor Amber Heard resumed their cross-examination of her ex-husband Johnny Depp in a Virginia courtroom on Thursday as they try to derail his libel lawsuit against Heard over allegations that he abused her.
Depp has been on the stand in Fairfax County Circuit Court since Tuesday afternoon. The actor has spent much of that time describing the couple’s volatile relationship and denying that he ever physically or sexually abused Heard.
Depp said that Heard often violently attacked him. And he argued that his movie career suffered after she wrote a 2018 op-ed piece in The Washington Post in which she referred to herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.”
Heard never mentioned Depp by name, but Depp’s lawyers said it was a clear reference to accusations Heard made when she sought a 2016 restraining order against him.
Depp said the accusations and the article contributed to an unfairly ruined reputation that made him a Hollywood pariah and cost him his role in the lucrative “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie franchise.
But when cross-examination began late Wednesday afternoon, Heard lawyer J. Benjamin Rottenborn pointed to evidence that Disney made that decision months before the article’s publication.
Heard’s lawyers have argued that Heard’s opinion piece was accurate and did not defame him. They have said that Depp’s ruined reputation was due to his own bad behavior.
Heard’s lawyers have also argued that Depp has no credibility when he denies abusing Heard because he frequently drank and used drugs to the point of blacking out and failing to remember anything he did.
On the stand Tuesday, Depp called the accusations of drug addiction “grossly embellished,” though he acknowledged taking many drugs. He said his drug use started at age 11 when when he secretly took his mother’s “nerve pills.”
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/04/21/amber-heards-lawyers-interrogate-johnny-depp-libel-trial/ | 2022-04-21T15:43:27Z |
TUCSON, Ariz., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) business, was awarded a $624 million U.S. Army contract to produce 1,300 Stinger® missiles. The contract includes provisions for engineering support, as well as the test equipment and support needed to address obsolescence, modernize key components, and accelerate production.
"We're aligned with the U.S. Army on a plan that ensures we fulfill our current foreign military sale order, while replenishing Stingers provided to Ukraine and accelerating production," said Wes Kremer, president of Raytheon Missiles & Defense. "The funding will be used to enhance Stinger's producibility in an effort to meet the urgent need for replenishment."
The combat-proven Stinger missile is a lightweight, self-contained air defense system that can be rapidly deployed by ground troops. Its supersonic speed, agility and highly accurate guidance and control system give the weapon an operational edge against cruise missiles and all classes of aircraft.
The contract is being funded from the Ukraine Supplemental, which contains emergency funding to support Ukrainian defense forces. Raytheon Missiles & Defense continues to work closely with the U.S. Army and its supplier partners to rapidly support the growing demand for Stinger.
About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. With four industry-leading businesses ― Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense ― the company delivers solutions that push the boundaries in avionics, cybersecurity, directed energy, electric propulsion, hypersonics, and quantum physics. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - enCore Energy Corp. ("enCore" or the "Company") (TSXV: EU) (OTCQB: ENCUF) announced today that it has secured a uranium purchase sales agreement ("Agreement") with a United States ("U.S.") based nuclear power company, following a recent site visit to enCore's Texas operations. This agreement supports enCore's business strategy of building ISR (in-situ recovery) production in the United States at its South Texas uranium processing facility. The uranium sales agreement, the third such agreement executed by enCore, is a multi-year agreement commencing in 2025. It covers up to 600,000 pounds of U3O8 based on market pricing with a floor price that assures our costs of production are met in today's economic environment. The Agreement includes an inflation adjusted ceiling price higher than the current uranium spot market pricing providing the U.S. nuclear power plant assurance of cost certainty.
Paul Goranson, Chief Executive Officer of enCore Energy said, "With the supply chain disruptions for nuclear fuel resulting from serious geopolitical events, U.S. utilities need domestic supply to achieve greater certainty of supply. We truly appreciate the opportunity to produce domestically sourced uranium and provide the U.S. with a clean and reliable energy source. This agreement supports the Company's strategy to grow its production pipeline of ISR projects throughout the U.S."
"enCore is committed to a balanced portfolio of sales contracts with a portion of its production in defined agreements to ensure stability of operations while retaining a significant portion of production set aside to ensure participation in the upside of a rising spot market," added Goranson. "We are also very aware of rising inflationary pressures, so we are putting key expenditures behind us when they are more affordable."
enCore Energy's Rosita Plant, located approximately 60 miles from Corpus Christi, Texas, is a licensed, past-producing in-situ recovery ("ISR") uranium plant currently under modernization and refurbishment. With a completion deadline at the end of Q2/2022, the plant is on schedule and on budget to meet a 2023 production target. The Rosita Plant is designed to process uranium feed from multiple satellite operations, all located in the South Texas area and is 1 of the 11 licensed uranium processing plants in the United States, 2 of which are owned by enCore Energy.
With approximately 90 million pounds of U3O8 estimated in the measured and indicated categories and 9 million pounds of U3O8 estimated in the inferred category1, enCore Energy is the most diversified in-situ recovery uranium development company in the United States. enCore is focused on becoming the next uranium producer from its licensed and past-producing South Texas Rosita Processing Plant by 2023. The South Dakota-based Dewey Burdock project and the Wyoming Gas Hills project offer mid-term production opportunities with significant New Mexico uranium resource endowments providing long-term opportunities. The enCore team is led by industry experts with extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of ISR uranium operations and the nuclear fuel cycle.
For more information, visit www.encoreuranium.com.
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First-of-its-kind community empowers members to award Web3 startups with up to $5 million
NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynamic 3.0, a venture-backed Web3 project development firm, today announced that pre-order access has been made available to the public for Cap3 Collective's revolutionary DAOFund™, a first-of-its-kind community where members can vote to fund, and profit with, new Web3 projects. Cap3 Collective is also the first platform to provide comprehensive support and transparency for Web3 projects that have been greenlit by the community.
The DAOFund™ community is limited to a maximum of 9,000 total members and enables participants to vote on funding prospective projects that are seeking capital to support their development and operating costs. Approved projects can receive up to $5,000,000. Community members benefit from both early and discounted access to approved projects' NFT sales and ongoing revenue-sharing programs.
"Cap3 Collective represents many firsts for the industry and we've already seen a huge influx of interest from the Web3 community in joining our DAO," said Jeff Davis, founder of Cap3 Collective. "We've only scratched the surface on the potential of blockchain technology, and innovators in the space are looking for community-led efforts to help jumpstart their projects. Cap3 Collective empowers those interested in being part of the next chapter of this ever-evolving space."
Cap3 Collective will be offering two DAO membership tokens: Genesis Passes and Subscription Passes. There will be 2,000 Genesis Passes and 7,000 Subscription Passes issued. If all 2,000 Genesis tokens aren't sold out within 30 days of the initial offering, a full refund will be issued to everyone who purchased a Genesis token. This guarantee has never been offered for a major Web3 project before and reduces risk for early adopters.
"Despite Web3 growing at an exponential pace over the last two years, there has been a significant lack of projects that offer their communities quality benefits and a long-term vision," said Brian Buchanan, CEO of Dynamic 3.0. "With Cap3 Collective, we have built a space that ensures projects have the right resources to succeed and democratizes access for both project founders and members who want to contribute to their community."
Genesis NFT minting will begin on August 24, 2022. To sign up for pre-order access, click here.
Cap3 Collective, The Original DAOFund™, is a DAO that votes to fund, and profit with, new Web3 projects without taking equity. Membership to Cap3's DAO is obtained by purchasing an NFT which will become available August 24, 2022. More information can be found at www.cap3collective.io.
Dynamic 3.0 is a New York City-based firm focused on changing the way people interact with each other and with the world wide web. Dynamic 3.0 is a leader in building Web3 projects that create a more accessible future and reshape the relationship between people and companies through blockchain technology. Dynamic's portfolio of services include incubation, blockchain development, platform creation, consultation and marketing. For more information, visit www.dynamic3.io.
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Showcasing its range of sparkling fruit flavors, this vibrant new campaign celebrates the uplifting spirit of Perrier
ARLINGTON, Va., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by its range of boldly refreshing flavors, Perrier is unveiling a new global campaign, "Feel the Flavor." Perrier's effervescent bubbles are bursting with fruit and citrus notes that excite both your mood and your spirit. The new creative campaign invites consumers to embrace what makes their life most vibrant.
"We're excited to announce the launch of our latest global campaign that features Perrier's wide range of sparkling flavors including Lime, Peach, Pink Grapefruit, Pineapple and Strawberry," said Thomas Conquet, Marketing Director, Nestlé Premium Waters. "We hope to inspire consumers to experience the uplifting sensations of exploring Perrier's selection of refreshing flavors."
"Feel the Flavor" captures the invigorating experience of enjoying Perrier's refreshing bubbles and channels the brand's bold personality. The campaign will serve as a platform for partnerships with unique creators who also defy expectations and bring thrill to our lives.
"Feel the Flavor" is live now through 2023 and will appear in various countries such as in the US, Canada or China, across digital, social, shopper and experiential channels.
Watch the Feel the Flavor creative spot here and view visual assets here. For more information, visit www.Perrier.com and follow us on social @PerrierUSA.
About PERRIER®
With a story that started in 1863, in Vergèze, South of France, PERRIER® Carbonated Mineral Water, is recognized worldwide by its iconic green bottle. Enjoyed in more than 140 countries worldwide, it is known for its refreshing mineral water combined with its unique bursting bubbles. Perrier also offers a variety of delicious mineral waters with natural flavors including Lemon, Lime, L'Orange, Peach, Pink Grapefruit, Strawberry, Watermelon, and Pineapple. For more information, visit www.Perrier.com and follow along on social at instagram.com/PerrierUSA.
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Fidji Simo has been appointed as Chair of the Board of Directors, effective upon Founder & Executive Chairman Apoorva Mehta's transition off the Board once Instacart becomes a public company. Simo joined Instacart as CEO in August 2021, and since then, has charted a new chapter for the company as a retail enablement platform.
"Apoorva realized more than a decade ago that grocery delivery was a core consumer need. He worked tirelessly with the team to create and build a successful model that allows consumers to access same-day delivery from their favorite grocers. We're incredibly grateful to Apoorva for his commitment to growing Instacart and building something revolutionary," said Instacart CEO Fidji Simo. "As CEO and future Chair, I look forward to working alongside our retail partners to shape the next decade of grocery's evolution. We'll do this by building on Instacart's already strong foundation and putting our technology in the hands of our partners so we can invent the future of grocery together."
"Instacart has been my life's work for more than a decade. Since I transitioned from CEO to Executive Chairman a year ago, I realized that I want to pursue a new mission and I want to do it with the same singular focus that I had while building Instacart. Stepping off the board will allow me to do just that," said Instacart Founder & Executive Chairman Apoorva Mehta. "We have a high caliber leadership team with Fidji at the helm, and I'm excited about her vision for the company and the expanded role Instacart can play for retailers for years to come. I remain confident in the enormous opportunity ahead and will always be a supporter of the team and company."
"Apoorva created a company that is transforming the grocery industry. His hard work and dedication brought Instacart into the homes of millions of customers. He poured his heart and soul into Instacart, and we thank him enormously for everything he has done for the company," said Instacart Board Member Jeff Jordan. "Since Fidji joined last year as CEO, she has ushered in a new chapter for Instacart. Fidji's role as CEO and future Chair is a testament to the Board's unwavering confidence in her strategic vision for Instacart. I am extremely optimistic about the company's future."
As Chair, Simo will assume leadership of Instacart's esteemed Board of Directors, which includes Meredith Kopit Levien, President and Chief Executive Officer of The New York Times Company; Lily Sarafan, Co-Founder and Executive Chair of TheKey; Barry McCarthy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Peloton; Daniel Sundheim, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of D1 Capital Partners; Frank Slootman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Snowflake; Michael Moritz, Managing Member of Sequoia Capital; and Jeff Jordan, General Partner of Andreessen Horowitz.
Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, works with grocers and retailers to transform how people shop. The company partners with more than 800 national, regional, and local retail brands to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from more than 70,000 stores across more than 5,500 cities in North America on the Instacart Marketplace. Instacart makes it possible for millions of busy people and families to get the groceries they need from the retailers they love, and for more than 600,000 Instacart shoppers to earn by picking, packing and delivering orders for customers on their own flexible schedule. The Instacart Platform offers retailers a suite of enterprise-grade technology products and services to power their e-commerce experiences, fulfill orders, digitize brick-and-mortar stores, provide advertising services, and glean insights. With Instacart Ads, thousands of CPG brands – from category leaders to emerging brands – partner with the company to connect directly with consumers online, right at the point of purchase. For more information, visit www.instacart.com/company, and to start shopping, visit www.instacart.com. For anyone interested in becoming an Instacart shopper, visit https://shoppers.instacart.com/.
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SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Autonomous Medical Devices, Inc. (AMDI) announced today the certification of its Quality Management System to ISO 13485:2016 by Intertek. This certification is an important milestone, particularly as the Company prepares for commercialization of its first rapid, point-of-care diagnostics platform.
"We are proud to receive this ISO certification. At AMDI, Quality is built into every process and embraced by every employee," said Aiying Sun, VP Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs.
ISO 13485:2016 specifies requirements for an organization's Quality Management System to demonstrate its ability to provide medical devices and related services that consistently meet customer needs and applicable regulatory requirements.
"The ISO certification is an important recognition of AMDI's commitment to develop and manufacture high quality diagnostic products using our breakthrough technology," explained David Okrongly, CEO of AMDI.
Autonomous Medical Devices Incorporated (AMDI) is an early-stage, California company focused on developing and manufacturing Autolabs and their associated test discs for human clinical diagnostics. Each of AMDI's Autolabs are small, portable point-of-care diagnostics devices using breakthrough microfluidics, hardware, and data/cloud connectivity to deliver lab quality results in <15 minutes. AMDI has built a world class, multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists, clinicians, and database experts and will launch its first Research Use Only (RUO) products in 2023 from its 110,000 square foot facility in Santa Ana, CA.
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Better Data Will Inform Decisions for Improving Service in County
LAPEER COUNTY, Mich., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lapeer County is asking residents and businesses to take a 15-question survey about Internet service at their households and locations.
The survey asks whether high-speed ("broadband") Internet service is available at a given address, and if so, at what speed and cost.
The goal is to gain a clearer picture of connectivity in Lapeer County and support planning and possible broadband expansion efforts, including grant applications.
Over the past two years, the need for broadband has become more evident, with residents teleworking, students attending school online and patients meeting doctors virtually. The Lapeer County Broadband Task Force knows many of our residents and businesses experience frustration over Internet connectivity. In some areas, high-speed Internet is unreliable or simply not available.
Home Internet connectivity prior to the COVID-19 pandemic was viewed by many as a luxury. Now though, it is a necessity, similar to electricity and clean water. The Lapeer County Broadband Task Force recognizes this and is committed to surveying residents and businesses to identify gaps in Internet service. To accomplish this, Lapeer County is partnering with Merit Network to develop a survey and marketing materials aimed at reaching all properties in Lapeer County.
Merit Network, a Michigan-based nonprofit, is conducting the service as part of its Michigan Moonshot initiative.
Visit MichiganMoonshot.org/LapeerCounty to complete the brief survey. Paper surveys are available upon request by calling (810) 667-0366.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Fish is a delicacy all across the world and one of the most sought-after and loved fish food items is caviar.
What a better time to talk about it than summertime and in particular Monday, July 18 which is National Caviar Day! “Whether you’re a fan or foe, National Caviar Day is celebrated nationwide on July 18 every year. Technically, real caviar isn’t just any fish eggs. It comes from the female sturgeon fish. And it’s been a high-end dining staple ever since Cesar Ritz (fancy hotelier) put it on his menus,” NationalToday said.
If you’ve never got your taste buds dancing with some fish eggs, maybe it’s time to give caviar a shot; and if you’re already a huge fan, you probably don’t need too much convincing to go dine at your favorite spot for caviar or even try a new place.
We checked out Yelp’s list of the best spots in Dallas to find and eat caviar:
- Carte Blanche – Lower Greenville
- Beverley’s Bistro & Bar – Uptown
- Nick & Sam’s – Oak Lawn
- Euro Delicatessen – North Dallas
- Bubala Cafe & Grill – North Dallas
- Monarch – Downtown
- Merdian – Lakewood
- A Taste of Europe
- Grange Hall Restaurant – Uptown
- The Mansion Bar – Oak Lawn | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/feeling-fishy-heres-where-to-eat-the-best-caviar-in-dallas/ | 2022-07-18T17:45:25Z |
Beres HR in 10th lifts UCLA to wild 25-22 win over Beavers
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Tommy Beres hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning to give third-seeded UCLA a wild 25-22 victory over second-seeded Oregon State in the Pac-12 Tournament. The win by the Bruins, who scored nine runs in the bottom of the ninth to force extra innings, forced a second game between the two teams later in the near 100 degree night. Despite losing a 21-12 lead, Oregon State bounced back in the 10th inning, regaining the lead on Justin Boyd’s sixth hit, a single-game record for the Beavers. But UCLA couldn’t be slowed down as Michael Curialle singled, Ethan Gourson doubled and Kyle Karros was intentionally walked to load the bases. Ryan Brown balked home the tying run before Beres launched the game-winner over the left-field wall. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/28/beres-hr-in-10th-lifts-ucla-to-wild-25-22-win-over-beavers/ | 2022-05-29T04:45:20Z |
Abubakar’s equalizer lifts Rapids to 1-1 tie with RSL
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Lalas Abubakar scored the game-tying goal for the Colorado Rapids in a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake. The Rapids are now 2-1-2 and RSL is 3-1-2.
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Lalas Abubakar scored the game-tying goal for the Colorado Rapids in a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake. The Rapids are now 2-1-2 and RSL is 3-1-2. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/02/abubakars-equalizer-lifts-rapids-to-1-1-tie-with-rsl-2/ | 2022-04-03T05:54:51Z |
The company unveiled the Breneman Capital brand and a new website at Breneman.com as they prepare for a major expansion into new markets
CHICAGO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Breneman Capital, a private real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily across select U.S. markets, announced today that it has completed a major rebrand, supplanting the Rise Invest brand and debuting a new identity consistent with the name of Founder and CEO Drew Breneman.
Breneman Capital's rebrand is an essential step in consolidating the founder's story as an integral component of the brand while also positioning the company for future growth opportunities with unique name recognition.
Drew Breneman began his real estate investment career at the age of 19 and has established an impressive track record of managing high-quality real estate investment opportunities on behalf of individual investors and family offices.
"If you've invested with us in the last few years, you may already know us as Breneman Investments, and other investors may view investing with our company as investing with me [Drew Breneman]; either way, our new name allows us to center on that legacy and reputation as a passive wealth generator for investors. It brings back a personal element that was lacking with Rise Invest," said Drew Breneman. "As we strive for increased recognition as experts in the multifamily real estate investment community, now is the time for us to evolve into a more distinguishable brand, especially as we publish original market insights and educational content."
"We still remain very entrenched in the Phoenix and Chicago markets and are eager to keep building momentum there," said Drew. "However, as we traverse this post-pandemic lull, diversification will be ever more important and we have a short list of markets that are really appealing. Texas markets like Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin have seen a demographic and economic renaissance over the last 15 or so years, and it would be great to take part in those tailwinds. California markets like San Diego and San Jose are interesting for their stability and long-term hold prospects. Denver is another market that has a long history of stability and outperformance."
"As we expand into new markets and look to open up additional offices, I think our rebrand will open new doors as the uniqueness of our name will be far more recognizable than Rise Invest."
The new branding is rooted in the firm's heritage, strategy, and people - the three drivers that have made the company and portfolio what they are today.
Visit the updated website at Breneman.com to explore the portfolio, refreshed brand, strategy, and expanded resources center.
Breneman Capital is a private real estate investment management firm specializing in the multifamily property sector. Breneman Capital employs a deliberate investment approach, leveraging data analytics and proprietary technology to generate superior risk-adjusted returns for investors.
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There's a crisis in teen mental health, suggesting a marked increase in mental illness, sadness and teen hopelessness, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These findings leave many experts wondering whether the pandemic drove an increase in diagnosable mental health disorders in teenagers or if the impact of Covid-19 exacerbated the symptoms of teens already struggling emotionally.
As a psychologist with experience treating tweens and teens, I've seen more children in my office saying their anxiety, depression and attention issues were getting significantly worse. I wondered if my experience was typical, so I turned to Dr. John Walkup, chief of child and adolescent psychiatry at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and head of the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
Walkup said he believes that the pandemic has not driven an increase in the incidence of mental illness among teens -- but it has "unmasked symptoms" that may have otherwise been managed.
I spoke with Walkup to discuss his research findings and address what parents and caregivers can do to help their children right now.
CNN: You say that we are not seeing much new mental illness in children over the past two years? What we're seeing are difficulties that have been exacerbated by the pandemic, correct?
Dr. John Walkup: Yes. You know, 20% of kids have a mental health problem before they graduate from high school on average across the United States. Only half of those kids get some kind of assessment or treatment, and of that population only about 40% of them get clinically meaningful benefits. That's about 15% of kids who have a mental health issue getting help. Then take away school, family, peer support and sports, and you force them to stay home. You know those kids are not going to do well over time.
There is probably a small group of kids who get long Covid where you might say that there is some direct impact of the Covid virus on the brain, but that's a pretty small group of kids. But overall, when we think about what Covid has done, it has really destroyed the infrastructure for kids with mental health problems. If you really think about it in a slightly deeper way, we've been advocating for mental health for kids for a long time. Families and schools are more aware of mental health issues, so you've now got this kind of perfect storm of increased awareness and increased advocacy, resulting in an increased need for care. And the structure for that care has fallen away over the past two years.
CNN: Given those numbers, do you feel that the pandemic will shine some light on the mental health needs of kids that we wouldn't have seen without this crisis?
Walkup: I think we would have seen an increased awakening either way because the advocacy efforts are there. We now have effective treatments for every major psychiatric disorder for kids, and the treatments are good. Once you have treatments, you can advocate effectively, right? So before the pandemic more and more kids were therefore coming for care, good care. But then when you strip away all of the support infrastructure (school, activities, etc.), those kids are going to become symptomatic much more quickly. Without that infrastructure, we've seen a dramatic, unexpected rise in pathology.
CNN: You've highlighted a distinction between mental illness and distress. What's the difference?
Walkup: Anxiety and sadness are normal human emotions. Anxiety helps us prepare for difficult outcomes, and sadness helps us get closer to people. What we work on in terms of mental illness are pathological forms of anxiety or sadness. That's clinical depression and the anxiety disorders, and those things are qualitatively different than normal human sadness or normal expectable and proportional anxiety.
During Covid-19, when kids didn't know what to expect, they would have increased rates of normal anxiety and distress because they're not with their friends and they're not at school. They have questions about their future. But that's not pathological. That's expectable, proportional and understandable, and it will go away when things normalize.
CNN: You also suggest the pandemic has exerted a higher impact on girls and the LGBT community. Any idea why that might be?
Walkup: When the pandemic hit, more kids who were untreated or poorly treated began to present for care. The prevalence of anxiety and depression for young females is greater than that for males, which may account for disproportionate treatment seeking. More girls have needed help that hasn't been there in the last two years.
In the LGBT community, those youngsters struggle. It's hard to be different when you're a young person. This group also experiences higher rates of bullying. Many feel they do not necessarily fit in even within their own families. So you would expect that those kids would really struggle during this period of time, and they have.
CNN: What risk factors should parents and caregivers be looking for now?
Walkup: This is really important. Parents should look at their family history. If there's a psychiatric disorder rattling around somewhere in that family history, be aware that these things are genetic. They pass from one generation to the next. It's also important for parents to understand that these psychiatric disorders arise at very predictable times in development. Kids with ADHD present between ages 4 and 7. Kids with anxiety disorders present between ages 6 and 12, and kids first present with depressive disorders in the mid-teenage years.
So, if you have a family history of ADHD, you should be looking for ADHD symptoms in your 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds. If you have an anxiety disorder in your family history, you should be looking for anxiety between 6 and 12 years old and similarly with depression. Share that information with your pediatrician. Your pediatrician knows what these symptom presentations look like so you can get on top of it really early.
CNN: You're saying don't wait for a symptom profile to present itself in your child? Be proactive.
Walkup: Right. If you have an ADHD family history and you've got a 2- or 3-year-old child, get really good at parenting because these kids are tough to parent. If you have a family history of an anxiety disorder, Mom and Dad should make sure that they're both in good emotional shape. You'll need to become fearless because we know that the treatment for anxiety is taking on those things that are scary or challenging. We also know for families where there's a strong depression history that getting physically active and being engaged in the world is the best behavioral treatment.
If you know your family history, you know the age of onset risk, you know what the things are that you can do to mitigate that risk once the condition arises. Your child is going to be in much better shape and easier to treat if all of that work was done before the symptoms actually manifest.
CNN: What can parents or caregivers do now to help their children mitigate any emotional difficulties resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic?
Walkup: Take a deep look at your family history and don't just attribute all symptoms to Covid. If you have a strong family history and you see symptoms in your kid, don't discount it. Take it seriously. Learn and read and talk to your pediatrician because they know about these conditions. They will start laying the groundwork for intervention. If you don't need intervention now, laying the groundwork and getting prepared is much better than being surprised by a condition later.
Families often hire a financial adviser or a legal adviser. Why not have a mental health adviser if you have a family history of a psychiatric disorder? Get that mental health adviser working with you early around prevention and early intervention. If you begin to take care of these conditions early, you can minimize the impact. If you don't, you risk maximum impact on long-term outcomes.
CNN: Do you feel hopeful going forward about the mental and emotional well-being of our kids?
Walkup: I think we have great treatments, and if we can get kids to treatment, we're going to be OK. We do have a lot of "anti-treatment" sentiment in this country and a lot of discounting of the mental health pandemic. We don't take it seriously enough, so my feelings are mixed. If we get kids into care, we do very well with them. They respond well and get better. On the other hand, there are so many hurdles that families have to jump over to get care nowadays. This can make it difficult for kids to get the care they need.
Overall, we will see a huge decrease in the mental health burden on kids simply because parents and guardians will figure out how to get ahead of emotional difficulties. That parental leadership within a family can mitigate a lot of heartbreak.
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June 2022 Quarterly Activities Report
MELBOURNE, Australia, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubber Corporation Limited (ASX:DUB) ('Dubber' or 'the Company'), the leading unified call recording and voice intelligence platform to telecommunication service providers globally, today reports its 4Q FY22 Appendix 4C and Quarterly Activities to 30 June 2022.
- Annualised Recurring Revenue (ARR) increased by $5m QoQ to $59m (+51% pcp)
- Operating Revenue increased to $10.3m[1], up 12% QoQ (+41% pcp)
- Total annual revenue increased to $36m[1], up 75% on the previous financial year
- Cash receipts for the year were $29.9m, up 48% on the previous financial year
- Gross Margin on current revenues exceeded 70%
- Dubber subscribers exceed 580,000 (+38% pcp)
- Cash on hand at 30 June 2022 was $84.3m
- Dubber is fully funded and continues to invest in contracted and future growth with a focus on winning new service providers and expanding organic growth of users via the Dubber platform
- Appointments: Sarah Diamond (to be appointed) as Independent Non-Executive Director; Michael Abenhaim, SVP, Americas
The fourth quarter of FY22 saw the Company continue to scale up its business operations in line with global opportunities for its services as the telecommunications sector continues to be disrupted with major service providers seeking value added services and differentiation.
"In a period of macroeconomic uncertainty, we are proving the durability of both our revenue and value proposition for service providers and their customers. We continue to experience strong demand signals globally and are conservatively deploying our capital to ensure we execute against the opportunities before us," said Steve McGovern, CEO & Managing Director, Dubber.
Strategy Driving Compelling Outcomes
Revenue increased $1.1m QoQ to $10.3m[1], from sales executed in the previous quarter and reflecting service provider demand and continuing growth in subscribers. Annual revenue was $36m[1], up 75% on the previous financial year, with a reduction of costs when non-recurring costs are removed.
Annualised Recurring Revenue (ARR) increased by $5m to $59m. On a constant currency basis, ARR was $60m.
The Company continues to experience growth in contracted revenue and the increase in ARR includes adjustments for contracted deployments which have been delayed beyond the quarter as service providers productise Dubber's services into their operations support (OSS) and business support (BSS) systems. The Company still retains the contracted revenues from these partnerships on a forward basis.
To date, revenues have been largely driven by call recording service agreements. However, Dubber is currently engaged predominantly with tier one service providers regarding long term strategies for monetising the content from their calling networks. The adjusted growth in the quarter reflects the timing of Dubber's availability in major service provider networks and enterprise deployments. Revenue can be impacted by implementation from contract signing to deployment. The company remains extremely positive on the ARR outlook for FY23.
Cash receipts in the quarter were $6.7m, down $1.8m on the prior quarter due to outstanding payments. Outstanding payments are anticipated in the September quarter with a portion received in July. In addition, the Company advises it has invoiced for new deals delivered late in the quarter which are expected to be received on an ongoing basis.
The global acceleration by service providers to unlock the power of communication data within their networks has stimulated investment activity by Dubber in the quarter. The Company pursued its strategy to enable existing global service providers and connect new ones with the purpose of delivering an expanding suite of services that is applicable for the entirety of the end users on their networks.
Recurring call recording revenue is to date, the predominant income stream for the Company and has a 'cloud scale' business model with associated margins. Currently, the Company's recording revenue is supported by direct expenditure which results in a gross margin which is in excess of 70% for the first time.
The Company has a global platform at scale which can support significant increases in subscribers and, for the foreseeable future, gross margins will continue to improve as more customers are added to the Dubber platform.
The Company has recruited a world-class product and engineering team in FY2022 and is focussed on delivering a 'manufacturing line' of scalable and repeatable products for which there is existing demand. Since the capital raise in July 2021 and the subsequent acquisition of Notiv in September 2021, the Company is able to invest in line with its global strategy.
During the quarter, the company invested based on demand by:
- Extending engineering capabilities to develop the next generation of features and functions on the platform and in Dubber products, such as AI driven products born out of Notes by Dubber, that specifically drive user and revenue growth via service providers
- Expanding Dubber's regional footprint in sales in the Americas. The Americas team increased in size by 15 employees since the beginning of the calendar year, across the United States, Canada and Central America, adding significant experience of telecommunications and service provider knowledge from companies such as Cisco, Broadsoft and RingCentral. Michael Abenhaim joined Dubber in April, as Senior Vice President of Americas. Mr Abenheim brings more than 25 years of experience in selling and managing sales teams to telecommunications service providers with Cisco Broadsoft and, most recently, with RingCentral.
These initiatives remain pivotal to servicing major partnerships ahead of deployment in networks and to subscribers and supporting demand globally.
Business Performance Update
The Dubber platform is the only platform globally that can capture conversational data across multiple communication platforms as a native feature of service provider networks. Dubber enables both service providers and their enterprise, government, and business customers to extract value from every conversation.
More than voice recording and transcription, Dubber's AI conversational intelligence platform improves customer experience and remote workforce collaboration, easily and intuitively supporting compliance requirements and enabling training and dispute resolution without the requirement for hardware or capital expenditure.
A key element of Dubber's strategy is to extend its footprint with major service providers as Foundation Partners, where a Dubber service is embedded as a standard feature of every subscription on the service provider network as part of the telecommunications plan. Momentum with Foundation Partners continued late in the quarter and into the new financial year.
- USA-based NUWAVE is one of the fastest-growing providers of Microsoft voice services in North America and a key player in the Microsoft Operator Connect calling program. NUWAVE will deploy Dubber as a standard feature, at zero cost to the customer, when supplying Microsoft Teams on the NUWAVE iPILOT 2.0 Platform. The initial offering will enable an upgrade path for NUWAVE's end users to subscribe to Dubber's Unified Recording and Unified Recording+AI services which are integrated into iPILOT for automatic provision and available to NUWAVE clients from 1 August 2022. Other Dubber services are expected to be available to NUWAVE clients subsequently
- USA Unified Communications provider Ziro will launch Dubber Moments, an AI driven productivity widget which has been born out of Notes by Dubber (previously acquired from Notiv), which is automatically embedded within the Microsoft Teams application for every Ziro user. This provides speed to revenue for Dubber, and a seamless upgrade path for users to take advantage of the full Notes by Dubber experience, driving increased ARPU for Ziro and Dubber
- Dubber is in active negotiations with major service providers to implement Notes by Dubber in other major service provider networks and positive demand for both subscriptions and expansion to new networks such as mobile and unified communication platforms also continued with Dubber's major partners, including BT, Verizon, Cisco Webex and VM02 (Virgin Media & O2).
New deployments of Dubber with service providers increased during the June quarter to 175, up 9% on pcp. Churn with major service providers has not occurred since inception. Demand and aligned objectives with service providers are reflected in the highly sticky nature of Dubber services once embedded in a network.
Board appointment
In July, the company announced it will appoint Sarah Diamond to Dubber's Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Based in New York, Ms Diamond is a seasoned executive, most recently as Global Managing Director, Financial Services at IBM and will bring a wealth of international experience in business and technology to the company.
As announced, Ms Diamond's appointment will take effect upon her international application for a Directors Identification Number being ratified.
Dubber CEO & Managing Director, Steve McGovern
"The telecommunications sector is evolving quickly with service providers seeking to increase revenue streams with new products and services. The Dubber platform enables communications across networks to be converted into usable data and content - which has endless applications and opportunities for monetisation of products, with an addressable market which comprises the entire customer base of a network across all demographics from Enterprise and Government to Consumers.
Dubber is currently engaged with multiple tier one service providers to deliver these services at scale creating the reality of Conversational Data.
While compliance needs in regulated industries drove the first wave of demand for call recording and conversational data, a second wave is well underway for unified conversational recording and data to address a broad range of needs. These include improving remote work employee collaboration, driving productivity and revenue, actioning customer intelligence with real-time customer satisfaction reporting, and training and supporting dispute resolution.
Our opportunity is to increase exposure to the Dubber platform with users that continue to switch between mobile, unified and traditional communications services, effectively multiplying Dubber and our service providers' revenue opportunities as we address more endpoints and services than ever before.
Dubber's unique Foundation Partner model, which enhances our relationship with service providers and embeds a default Dubber solution, continues to be highly attractive to major service providers as evidenced by the addition of new Foundation Partners in the June quarter. Dubber recognizes revenue once services go live in the network and has direct access to customers to increase its ability to assist and drive increasing revenue together, in partnership with service providers, over the near-term.
We are market leaders in conversational recording, data, and AI globally. Increasing and maturing our engineering and product development capability will strengthen this leadership and ensure we continue to unlock the value in every conversation through innovative new services and products. The ability to drive world-class automation, analytics and insights through R&D make the Dubber platform an even more compelling proposition for services providers.
We are very excited about the future. Our revenue today largely reflects enterprise, business and government customers leveraging call recording from unified communication platforms. However, our focus on integration within mobile networks and unified communication platforms provides the ability to turn all conversations into content, and we believe that is valuable to every sector and demographic.
Our focus moving into the 2023 financial year, remains on delivering sustainable growth for our stakeholders by increasing the number of service provider networks and mobile integrations connected to the Dubber platform and expansion of services and margin with these providers.
We are thankful for the continued support of our team, shareholders, partners, and customers globally. We are currently planning an Investor & Technology Day, to be held in September, which will provide deeper insight into our business strategy and investment against the opportunity in which we hold absolute conviction."
Notes to the Appendix 4C
Cash outflows for the quarter shown in line 1.2(b) were subject to non-recurring and one-off items in the order of $1.5m which included:
- Consultant and legal fees in relation to potential acquisition targets;
- Staff recruitment fees;
- International Value Added Tax obligations;
- Cloud hosting; and
- Travel and accommodation.
The amounts shown at line 6.1 of the Appendix 4C relate to director fees and salaries. The expenditure incurred on the activities described in this report are materially salaries and operating costs set out in the Appendix 4C.
4Q FY22 Investor Webinar
Managing Director & CEO, Steve McGovern and Co-Founder & COO, James Slaney will present the June Quarter update at 9:15am AEST, on Friday 29 July 2022.
To register for the session and for more information on the conference, please click here:
Investors can submit questions prior to the webinar to simon.hinsley@dubber.net or do so via the Q&A functions on Zoom.
This ASX release has been approved by the Board.
About Dubber
Dubber enables service providers to unlock the potential of the network - turning every conversation into an exponential source of value for differentiated innovation, retention and revenue. Listed on the ASX, Dubber is the clear market leader in conversational intelligence and unified conversational recording - embedded at the heart of over 175 service provider networks and services and used daily by over 580,000 subscribers worldwide.
For more Information, please visit Dubber at dubber.net
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SINGAPORE, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Letter to our shareholders
Dear fellow shareholders of BONZ;
With this first of what we hope to be many future shareholder letters, we want to start a direct communication with you as our shareholders and partners to give you insight into our strategic objectives and values, as well as sharing with you our vision for the future of the metaverse and digital assets, and Marvion's place within it. On behalf of the management and all our team members, we welcome you and look forward to our journey together.
Business Overview
We are a Nevada holding company that through our subsidiaries are engaged in the media and entertainment distribution business. We believe that we are one of the most advanced blockchain and NFT technologies implementation companies in the media and entertainment world. By applying the best blockchain and NFT technologies available today, we have reinvented the NFT and created our proprietary DOT (digital ownership token) for media and entertainment assets.
Each of our DOTs represents a legally binding ownership in a media and entertainment asset (whether tangible or intangible) that exists in the real world (and not the virtual world). Tangible assets include physical records, discs and memorabilia, and intangible assets include intellectual property, licenses and contractual rights. Accordingly, our DOT is not a virtual asset and we are not in the business of distributing virtual assets.
Our mission is to disrupt the media and entertainment industry by introducing our proprietary DOTs. These DOTs will provide a trustworthy and transparent decentralised record of each asset and its transaction history and enhance the ownership experience. They are expected to reduce or even remove intermediaries and thereby increase efficiency and productivity in their distribution and transfer. And, finally, DOTs will be designed to greatly improve the audience's experience when consuming media and entertainment and, hopefully, improve people's lives in the process.
Our vision is to "DOT" every single tangible or intangible asset in the media and entertainment industry around the world. We believe this will bring the media and entertainment world closer together, which will lead to more creativity and diversity and better partnerships and productions.
Our commitment is to work tirelessly to improve the DOT through never ending iterations as we deploy resources to technology research and development and improving the technologies adopted in its implementation.
The Company accepts payment for services in the form of select and liquid digital assets (in addition to fiat currencies), but does not hold digital assets as an investment. Such digital assets are diligently converted into fiat currency after receipt, to minimise our risk against the fluctuations of the digital cryptocurrencies.
In providing our service solutions, we rely on third party blockchain platforms to complete our services. Our solutions, however, are blockchain independent in that we do not rely specific on a single blockchain provider to complete our service solutions but may switch our media to different blockchain services on an as needed basis. We currently have no plans to develop or maintain our own blockchain and intend to fully focus on providing business solutions.
On October 18, 2021, we acquired Marvion Holdings Limited, that is engaged in the business of management advisory services and DOT solution services. Our DOT solution services include:
(i) creating DOT's for third party movie and music producers, including media authentication and access information; and
(ii) providing a website platform to host, access and consume (view or listen) their media.
Marvion charges a fee to create DOTs for the third party movie and music works, as well as charging a platform fee for each DOT sold. While their media is hosted on our media marketplace platform, user access to the media with the proper DOT will not incur additional charges.
With the acquisition of Marvion, we plan to build a more profitable entertainment ecosystem that provides more cost effective and autonomous solutions, with less middlemen and more direct access to the media distribution. We aim to integrate the two businesses to help prospective songwriters, producers, independent labels and performers navigate the potential issues in engaging their works with a wider audience through DOTs.
Engagement, engagement, engagement…
With the advent of blockchain technology and virtual environment in which individuals can engage freely and directly, many new possibilities and challenges exist for businesses. With our "picks and shovels" approach, we have created a back-to-back ecosystem for businesses to create digital assets and experiences, as well as creating a highly engaging metaverse environment where those assets and experiences can be marketed, sold and shared.
With this in mind, we focus on three specific areas in order to deliver value and achieve our mission.
Movie and TV Production
The global film and video service market has an estimated value of USD $252 billion (in 2021) and growing with a CAGR of approximately 6% over the next 5 years, with the APAC region representing the fastest growing segment in the global motion picture industry[1]. Put simply, the demand for motion picture content will continue to grow with consumers finding new and personalized ways to enjoy content.
In this regard, we believe that we will be able to assist production companies and rights holders in increasing revenue generating opportunities through the sale and purchase of DOTs with unique features and access towards events, features, and content, such as (i) Pre-Production (Cameo appearances, posters, and concepts), (ii) Production (Action photos and access to the scene), and (iii) Post- Production –(Scripts, premiere tickets, and meeting the actor(s).
A case in point is our collaboration with Phoenix Water Productions. In October 2021, we launched Asia's first feature film DOT for the movie Lockdown. Holders of those DOTs were given VIP access to the movie's gala premiere in London. This was followed by the world's first cameo DOT for the television series Forensic Psychologist – whereby DOT holders could play a cameo role in the TV production. As it was for an exclusive movie premiere, only 5 such VIP tickets were minted and the total revenue generated was US$340.
In December 2021, Marvion minted and launched 2,000 DOTs at a price of 0.188BNB each. These DOTs gave holders the right of perpetual non-commercial private enjoyment to view, print on any memorabilia and use on any social media the still image(s) relating to the DOT. All the 2,000 DOTs were sold by Apr 2022 and generated more than US$169,200 for the Group. A portion of the revenue was shared with Phoenix Waters Productions – which was a new stream of income for the production company. We believe we can do the same for other companies in the same space.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, our Media and entertainment segment generated $95,955 in revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021, which was primarily driven by the sales of 2,006 Tokens on our h-DOT ecommerce website, while our consulting business segment generated $201,137, for total revenue of $297,092. Our cost of revenue for the same year was $87,823, resulting in a gross profit of $209,269. We incurred a net loss of $2,121,074 for the year ended December 31, 2021, with general and administrative expenses accounting for $1,334,066, corporate development costs of $680,000, sales and marketing costs of $4,185,363 and technology and development costs of $124, 148.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2022, our Media and entertainment segment generated $82,945 in revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2022, which was primarily driven by the sales of Forensic Psychologist Hybrid Digital Ownership Tokens on our h-DOT ecommerce website, while our consulting business segment generated $24,825, for total revenue of $107,770. Our cost of revenue for the same quarter was $37,780, resulting in a gross profit of $69,990. We incurred a net loss of $1,029,967 for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, with technology and development expenses accounting for $505,930 and general and administrative expenses accounting for $444,004.
Additional information regarding our annual and quarterly performances can be obtained through our annual and quarterly reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on www.sec.gov.
Based on these experiences, we see a significant opportunity for production companies and rights holders to create deeper engagement and revenue opportunities (offset production costs) from their value chain starting at pre-production to the point of distribution. We believe that we have just scratched the surface of a potentially massive opportunity and we seek to work with more production companies to bring content-rich DOTs to market.
IP Remakes & Royalties
The Global Intellectual Property Rights and Royalty Management Market has an estimated value of USD $9 billion (in 2021) and growing with a CAGR of approximately 12% over the next 5 years, with the Media and Entertainment Segment expected to make up approximately 30% of the total value by 2026[2]. With this in mind, we believe that there is a significant opportunity to aid production companies and rights holders to monetize their legacy IP by creating DOTs to remake and re-sell the rights of these assets, such as comics, books, and movies. With quality and provenance being critical, we have decided to build out this functionality inhouse without any third-party dependencies (other than distributing via third-party platforms).
Marvion Metaverse
Perhaps most exciting is the global growth of the Metaverse Market, which is expected to grow with an approximated CAGR of 40% over the next 5 years (USD $67 billion value in 2021) with the all-time value of items sold, such as land, goods, and services topping USD $200 million in 2021[3]. We believe that the metaverse economy is in its infancy, still struggling with some fundamental technological and engineering-based challenges to reach its full potential.
However, at its current stage of technological development we believe that there are areas where companies and individuals can derive value from exchanges of products and experiences. With this in mind, we are focused on the metaverse as a means of personal expression, and for companies to distribute products and share experiences to form a low-friction, deeper engagement with its customers.
Specifically, the Marvion Metaverse will allow the sale and purchase of virtual land by way of DOTs. Architecturally, owners will be offered the ability to choose from a number of pre-designed options, or alternatively, work with an architect to design their own custom build. Beyond the acquisition and development of real estate, each DOT owner can create their own bespoke identity, as well as the development and interaction in communities.
In conclusion…
Following the successful collaborations we have experienced, we believe that Web3, which includes blockchain, NFT, metaverse, AI, autostereoscopic 3D, and more, and its adoption and responsible implementation will become essential to the media and entertainment industry in the future. We anticipate that a key future source of revenue growth will include providing Web3 as a Service (3aaS in short). While we work hard to develop such capabilities, let us not forget the "heartware" that drives it all – our values.
Our values are the foundational pillars we rely on in the operating of the business and in the establishing of its protocols, and they are:
- Experience comes first – All things we do must not only be functional or provide some form of utility, but it must also be intuitive, prove an unparallel user experience, and as much as possible leave the end user with something that's fun and worth sharing.
- Directness – With a decentralized team model, we have the ability to build a highly skilled and globally diverse workforce. However, this depends on efficient and direct communication. Be direct but be respectful.
- Measure and Monitor – The speed at which we are able to innovate, improve and make relevant our offering is directly related to measuring its effectiveness and the rate and quality in which we collect feedback.
- Build Long Term Value (Sustainable Projects) – While a project may not be relevant in its current iteration forever, we focus on projects which have a long-term meta driver, as well as developing a solution which is simple, sustainable and is likely to stand in the face of technological innovation.
- Fail, but do it Quickly – Learning and making mistakes go hand in hand, however, making the same mistakes or not learning from them is costly. Make mistakes, but learn and adapt from them.
We firmly believe that we are in the very early days of an exciting digital ownership revolution. With the continued support of shareholders and with our team's hard work, we enthusiastically look to the future working hard to successfully navigate the rapid and encouraging industry developments under way, and contribute in a meaningful way to the new world economy bringing about new forms of ownership, new valuable experiences, and in doing so empowering people and companies across the globe. Towards that end, we on the Marvion team would like to thank you, our shareholders, for your continuous support.
Dr Chan Man Chung
CEO
Bonanza Goldfields Corp.
For more information on Marvion™️ and its DOT offerings, please visit www.marvion.media.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, which are often indicated by terms such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "look forward to," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future business activities including the expansion into the decentralized financing space. These forward-looking statements are not promises or guarantees and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described or projected herein include uncertainties associated with operating a business in Singapore and Hong Kong, risk of interference by the PRC government, ability to compete, that financial resources do not last for as long as anticipated, and that BONZ is a holding company that may not realize the expected benefits of NFT's offered by Marvion™️. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other risks can be found in BONZ's regulatory filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in its current report on Form 10-K filed on March 31, 2022. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. BONZ undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.
About BONZ
Bonanza Goldfields Corporation is a Las Vegas based mining and mineral exploration company, exploring gold and silver properties located in Goldfield, Tonopah and Comstock Mining Districts of Nevada, and the Chloride Mining District of Arizona.
The group is building an ecosystem and a metaverse for the media and entertainment industry that implements and adopts blockchain and NFT technologies, through mergers and acquisitions.
About Marvion™️
Marvion is a metaverse technology company in the media and entertainment industry, focusing on movies, drama, animation, comics, music and games that provide content and entertainment to adults and children alike. Although most media and entertainment content are digital in nature today, they exists in the real world as intangible assets, such as intellectual property, licenses and contractual rights, with intrinsic value.
Marvion applies blockchain and NFT technologies as tools to disrupt and improve the existing media and entertainment industry and its current practices. The technology underpinning NFTs (non-fungible tokens) has multiple functional use cases, some of which have the power to transform our societies, and some of which may be subject to regulations. Marvion uses NFT technology solely to create a legally-binding digital ownership token (DOT) to both tangible and intangible media and entertainment assets, which our analysis suggests would functionally fall outside any regulatory perimeter.
More Information about Marvion™️:
Website: marvion.media
Facebook: facebook.com/marvionmetaverse
Instagram: instagram.com/marvion.media
Twitter: twitter.com/marvion_media
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/marvion
Telegram: t.me/marvion_media
About Hybrid DOT (h-DOT)
A h-DOT is an integrated, best in class, digital ownership token (DOT) that contains a smart contract that can execute transactions and also contains the specific legal terms of the intellectual property ownership, license and/or rights. Each Hybrid DOT (h-DOT) contains the following:
- A copy of the SPA for the purchase of the master license.
- Evidence or warranty of ownership of the relevant intellectual property.
- Ownership of the sub-license detailing the rights of the h-DOT holder.
- Image/video/music or other file depending on what the asset is.
For media queries, please contact:
Parkson Yip Media@Marvion.Media
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An analysis conducted by LUNGevity Foundation finds more therapies are being developed for early-stage lung cancer, highlighting the need for increased biomarker testing
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, conducted a study analyzing the current global lung cancer drug development landscape. The manuscript, which was recently published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, reveals the impressive progress that has been made in the lung cancer therapy space and points to an increased need for comprehensive biomarker testing at earlier stages of the disease.
The authors of the report curated a comprehensive list of lung cancer therapeutic entities (TEs) in preclinical development and clinical trials using publicly available sources. Of the TEs identified, the majority are focused on non-small cell lung cancer and are in the clinical trial stage of development. Targeted therapies for major oncogenic driver targets, such as ALK, EGFR, KRAS, and BRAF, also dominate the landscape.
"Lung cancer has been a proving ground for precision medicine, and we've seen several improvements in targeted therapies in recent years," said Amy Moore, PhD, vice president of global engagement and patient partnerships at LUNGevity. "However, we need to consider how these new drugs add value to patients and improve outcomes. Having a holistic landscape of these drugs will help drive future innovation in the areas that need it most."
The report found that new treatment approaches are being developed and tested for both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer, including new classes of drugs such as protein degraders. The analysis also indicates that lung cancer treatment will become increasingly biomarker driven, even for immunotherapy regimens. Also, as more targeted therapies and immunotherapies are being developed for early-stage lung cancer, there will be an increased need for biomarker testing to be implemented at earlier stages of the disease.
The analysis also found that, while there are a wide variety of therapies in development for both small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, many of the current therapies in development focus on PD-1 inhibition, for which there are already approved drugs. As targeted therapies continue to be developed, it is important to consider whether there will be enough patients to fill clinical trial recruitment needs and whether there will be oversaturation in the market.
"It's been highly reassuring to see the number of new breakthroughs for lung cancer therapies, especially for early-stage disease. Researchers are working hard to develop new treatment options so that no patient is left behind," said Upal Basu Roy, PhD, MPH, executive director of research at LUNGevity. "This underscores the need for increased and sustained lung cancer research funding to maintain momentum in this space."
The full text of the manuscript can be accessed from the JTO website. This paper complements LUNGevity's other work to educate patients about lung cancer treatment options, such as the Lung Cancer Patient Gateways, which provide patients with information on FDA-approved therapies, as well as tools to find clinical trials for their specific subtype of cancer.
LUNGevity Foundation is the nation's leading lung cancer organization focused on improving outcomes for people with lung cancer through research, education, policy initiatives, and support and engagement for patients, survivors, and caregivers. LUNGevity seeks to make an immediate impact on quality of life and survivorship for everyone touched by the disease—while promoting health equity by addressing disparities throughout the care continuum. LUNGevity works tirelessly to advance research into early detection and more effective treatments, provide information and educational tools to empower patients and their caregivers, promote impactful public policy initiatives, and amplify the patient voice through research and engagement. The organization provides an active community for patients and survivors—and those who help them live better and longer lives.
Comprehensive resources include a medically vetted and patient-centric website, a toll-free HELPLine for support, the International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference, and an easy-to-use Clinical Trial Finder, among other tools. All of these programs are to achieve our vision—a world where no one dies of lung cancer. LUNGevity Foundation is proud to be a four-star Charity Navigator organization.
- About 1 in 17 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime.
- More than 236,000 people in the US will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year.
- About 60%-65% of all new lung cancer diagnoses are among people who have never smoked or are former smokers.
- Lung cancer takes more lives in the United States than the next two deadliest cancers (colorectal and pancreatic) combined.
- Only about 23% of all people diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States will survive 5 years or more, BUT if it is caught before it spreads, the chance of 5-year survival improves dramatically.
Please visit LUNGevity.org to learn more.
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Firm Hires Senior Team Members from Maine to Florida, Opens New Office in Lynnfield, Massachusetts
WELLESLEY, Mass., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- F.L.Putnam Investment Management Company today announced that James Waggett, Ann Marie Foran, Brandon J. Schwab, and Benjamin O'Connor have joined the firm as Investment Advisors and Timothy Hamilton will serve as a Private Client Advisor. The firm has also opened a sixth office in Lynnfield, Massachusetts.
"Jim, Ann Marie, Brandon, Ben, and Tim bring us a wide set of skills from investment and ESG expertise to financial planning while helping to expand our geographic reach. They will be invaluable assets to the families, foundations, and endowments that we serve, and we are pleased to have them join our growing East Coast team," commented Tom Manning, CEO of F.L.Putnam.
New Investment and Private Client Advisors
James Waggett, CFA®, CFP®, CAIA, is a senior investment advisor with more than 20 years of experience. He previously served in investment, advisory, and client relationship roles at Bank of America, Fidelity, Merrill Lynch, and TD Bank.
Ann Marie Foran, CFA®, is a senior investment professional with deep ESG, alternative investing, and global equity expertise. She has more than 30 years of financial services experience and previously served in senior roles at Natixis Global Asset Management, The Boston Company Asset Management, and Putnam Investments.
Brandon J. Schwab, AWMA®, CPWA®, has served as a trusted advisor to high-net-worth clients for more than 15 years. He most recently served as a wealth advisor at Eaton Vance WaterOak Advisors, where he established and cultivated client advisory relationships throughout the State of Florida. Mr. Schwab previously served in investment and advisory roles at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, UBS Financial Services, and AllianceBernstein.
Benjamin O'Connor has more than ten years of investment experience. He most recently served as an Associate Director at UBS, and previously held institutional equity advisory and trading roles at Jefferies, J.P. Morgan, and Barclays.
Timothy Hamilton, CFP®, has more than a decade of financial advisory experience. He most recently served as an advisor at Measured Wealth Private Client Group, where he led the financial plan development process for the firm's high-net-worth client base. Mr. Hamilton previously held private client advisory roles at Baystate Financial Services and Boston Partners Financial Group.
About F.L.Putnam Investment Management Company
F.L.Putnam provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to high-net-worth clients and institutions, including endowments and foundations. Since 1983, F.L.Putnam has delivered a comprehensive set of solutions that help clients build, preserve, and manage their wealth. The firm serves clients nationally from offices in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Rhode Island. More information is available at www.flputnam.com.
Contact:
KWM Communications
Kellie Walsh
914-315-6072
kwalsh@kwmcommunications.com
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adding to its growing senior leadership team, Hagerty (HGTY) today announced the hiring of Candace Mueller as Vice President of Brand Communications.
In her role, Mueller will oversee all external brand and business communications, including corporate reputation, executive communications and thought leadership initiatives to reinforce Hagerty's position as a leading automotive lifestyle brand. Her focus will be increasing the visibility of Hagerty's membership offerings, partnerships and events, as well as the company's overall business strategy, purpose and impact.
"As Hagerty expands its reach in the automotive lifestyle space, one of our most important priorities is to effectively communicate and engage with our members, car enthusiasts and investors," said McKeel Hagerty, CEO at Hagerty. "Candace's brand-building and storytelling experience across multiple sectors will be invaluable to us."
Hagerty (HGTY) joined the New York Stock Exchange last year as a publicly traded company under the ticker HGTY.
Mueller is an accomplished senior executive with more than 20 years of experience across higher education, hospitality and consumer packaged goods. Her areas of expertise include communications strategy, brand public relations, strategic partnerships, social media management, issues management, employee communications and community relations.
Prior to joining Hagerty, Mueller helped establish the first brand-building communications function at the University of Chicago, introducing new strategic and creative communication initiatives that elevated the university's brand. She spent a decade overseeing corporate and brand communications for Hyatt Hotels and PepsiCo's Quaker Oats. She also worked at top PR agencies, including Weber Shandwick and Cramer-Krasselt.
"It's an exciting time to join Hagerty during a pivotal phase in the company's growth and innovation journey," said Mueller. "I look forward to increasing our reach and engagement to better serve existing members and grow excitement among the next generation of car enthusiasts."
About Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) Based in Traverse City, Michigan, Hagerty's purpose is to save driving and car culture for future generations and its mission is to build a global business to fund that purpose. Hagerty is an automotive enthusiast brand offering integrated membership products and programs as well as a specialty insurance provider focused on the global automotive enthusiast market. Hagerty is home to Hagerty Drivers Club, Hagerty DriveShare, Hagerty Valuation Tools, Hagerty Media, Hagerty Drivers Club magazine, MotorsportReg, Hagerty Garage + Social, The Amelia, the Detroit Concours d'Elegance, the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, the California Mille, Motorlux, RADwood, the Hagerty Drivers Foundation and more. For more information on Hagerty, please visit www.hagerty.com, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
For more information, visit newsroom.hagerty.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect our current intentions, expectations, or beliefs regarding the business. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and may be outside of our control. Some of the factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by our forward-looking statements include: (i) our ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the subject of this press release; (ii) our ability to compete effectively within our industry and attract and retain members; and (iii) the other risks and uncertainties listed in our Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 24, 2022. This press release should be read in conjunction with the information included in our other press releases, reports and other filings with the SEC. Understanding the information contained in those filings is important in order to fully understand our reported financial results and our business outlook for future periods. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as required by law.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) today reported its second quarter 2022 financial results. View full press release in PDF.
The news release, presentation and financial supplement can be accessed in the following ways:
- Ally Financial Press Room at https://media.ally.com
- Ally Financial Investor Relations website at https://ally.com/about/investor/
Ally will host a conference call at 9 a.m. ET to review the company's performance. The call will include a review of the results, followed by a question and answer session.
Conference Call Information: Conference call participation is available via webcast or dial-in. The webcast will be live on Ally's Investor Relations website in the Events & Presentations section (https://www.ally.com/about/investor/events-presentations/index.html). To join the conference via dial-in, please pre-register via the following link at least 15 minutes before the call begins: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI7808b392766e480a9eeec0694a4e60fc. Upon registration, you will be provided with the conference dial-in number as well as a unique registrant ID.
A replay of the call will be available via webcast on the Ally Investor Relations website.
About Ally Financial
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a digital financial services company committed to its promise to "Do It Right" for its consumer, commercial and corporate customers. Ally is composed of an industry-leading independent auto finance and insurance operation, an award-winning digital direct bank (Ally Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender, which offers mortgage lending, point-of-sale personal lending, and a variety of deposit and other banking products), a consumer credit card business, a corporate finance business for equity sponsors and middle-market companies, and securities brokerage and investment advisory services. Our brand conviction is that we are all better off with an ally, and our focus is on helping our customers achieve their strongest financial well-being, a notion personalized to what is important to them. For more information, please visit www.ally.com and follow @allyfinancial.
For more information and disclosures about Ally, visit https://www.ally.com/#disclosures.
For further images and news on Ally, please visit https://media.ally.com.
Contacts:
Sean Leary
Ally Investor Relations
704-444-4830
sean.leary@ally.com
Peter Gilchrist
Ally Communications (Media)
704-644-6299
peter.gilchrist@ally.com
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New, nationwide brand is uniquely positioned to create a more efficient supply chain, help clients drive unparalleled cross-functional results
CHICAGO , Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Catena Solutions has launched to help companies build more resilient supply chains and create value from transformative projects. Catena Solutions is providing value to companies by focusing on specialization, expertise, and partnership in the supply chain industry.
"Catena Solutions was born out of a desire to help companies solve their supply chain problems through transformative projects," said Rich Diaz, CEO and President of Catena Solutions. "We know that supply chain disruption can derail a company's growth plans, which is why we are dedicated to helping clients meet their goals, whether that's related to people, productivity demands, green initiatives and more."
With more than 250 advisors, strategists, and consultants with expertise in Business Transformation, Data & Analytics, and Strategic Finance & Global Sourcing, Catena Solutions is uniquely positioned to help companies create more efficient supply chains and stay ahead of market trends.
Catena Solutions works with a wide range of industries including logistics, manufacturing, food, retail and more. In the past year, the brand has helped more than 200 clients with supply chain projects, including some of America's largest, most trusted brands and midsize companies across industries.
"We know every supply chain project is different," said Diaz. "That's why we created a new kind of brand in Catena Solutions that understands a client's business, the transformation they are undergoing, and the people needed to accomplish their business goals today, tomorrow, and beyond."
To learn more about Catena Solutions and its supply chain solutions visit www.catenasolutions.com/
Catena Solutions, a division of Advanced Resources, helps companies solve their supply chain problems, creating value through their most transformative projects. Our team of advisors, strategists, and consultants support their transformation initiatives with expertise in three core areas: Business Transformation, Data & Analytics, and Strategic Finance & Global Sourcing. By understanding their business, transformation, and people needs to accomplish their goals, we create value today, tomorrow, and beyond. Learn more at www.catenasolutions.com.
Contact
Sara Drake
Director of Marketing
P: (312) 572-6020
sdrake@catenasolutions.com
Marco Carranza
Vice President
P: (312) 329-3907
Catena@finnpartners.com
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