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Event will be hosted by the Northern Virginia chapter of the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals
MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embrace Home Loans, a top-ranked lender in the mortgage industry, announced that their Fairfax, Virginia office will sponsor the Stars and Stripes Golf Tournament, which will be hosted by the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP) of Northern Virginia. The tournament will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022, in Quantico, VA.
Embrace Senior Loan Officer David Aikman, Fairfax, Virginia, is the vice president of the Northern Virginia chapter of VAREP and is coordinating the golf tournament. He will also be sponsoring some of his veteran clients who are interested in playing in the tournament to show his gratitude for their service.
"I'm thrilled to help coordinate and to sponsor this special event," said Aikman. "The Stars and Stripes Veteran Charity Golf tournament provides a fun day of golf while raising money to aid many local veterans in need. Embrace is a proud VA lender and this is a great way to show support for our veteran community."
As with previous Stars and Stripes Golf Tournaments, there will be prizes for hole-in-one, closest to the pin, and longest drive. VAREP also plans to give a special gift to a deserving veteran or first responder at the event. Through a program called VAREP Cares, a chapter can provide financial or other assistance to a person or family in need.
Embrace Home Loans places great importance on philanthropy and giving back to the community, at both the corporate and individual level. Every year, Embrace commits a percentage of the company's earnings to worthy causes. The company and its employees have donated over $25 million to many great organizations over the past decade. Team members can volunteer at organizations of their choice for up to 100 hours and get paid during their time of service, while the organizations receive a monetary gift from Embrace as well.
Details for the golf tournament are as follows:
Date: September 9, 2022
Time: Registration begins at 8 AM Eastern, followed by a shotgun start at 9 AM Eastern.
Location: Medal of Honor Golf Course, 3313 Fuller Heights Road, Quantico, VA 22134
Cost: $150 per participant/$450 per foursome; $100 for active duty and military veterans, first responders and front-line workers.
The cost includes green and cart fees, player goodie bag, drink cart, and ticket to awards lunch.
Lunch/Awards: The awards luncheon will be at 3 PM Eastern. Tickets can be purchased for $40 by non-golf participants.
Free passes are also available to members of the press prior to the event by reaching Aikman.
Interested participants may contact David Aikman at (804) 937-1550 or email at daikman@embracehomeloans.com.
Visit VAREP Golf9 for more information about the golf tournament and sponsorship opportunities.
Founded in 1983, Embrace Home Loans is a prominent mortgage lender that provides borrowers and financial institutions with an exceptional mortgage experience. Licensed in 50 states and the District of Columbia, Embrace has been recognized seven times as one of the Best Medium-sized Companies to Work for in America by Fortune and five times as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in America by Inc. The company has also been recognized thirteen times as one of the Best Places to Work in Rhode Island, as the Most Community Involved Company in Rhode Island, and with the Leadership Excellence Award by Providence Business News. The company is based in Middletown, Rhode Island. For more information, please visit www.embracehomeloans.com.
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SOURCE Embrace Home Loans | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/08/16/embrace-home-loans-sponsoring-stars-stripes-veteran-golf-tournament-september-9-2022/ | 2022-08-16T14:07:21Z |
US basketball star Brittney Griner due in Russian court
MOSCOW (AP) — More than four months after she was arrested at a Moscow airport for cannabis possession, American basketball star Brittney Griner is to appear in court Monday for a preliminary hearing ahead of her trial.
The Phoenix Mercury star, considered in some polls to be the United States’ most gifted female athlete, could face 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of large-scale transportation of drugs. Fewer than 1% of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted, and unlike in the U.S., acquittals can be overturned.
The trial date has not been announced, but is expected soon; Griner was recently ordered to remain in pretrial detention until July 2. The hearing in the court of the Moscow suburb of Khimki is to address procedural issues.
Griner’s detention and trial come at an extraordinarily low point in Moscow-Washington relations. She was arrested at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport less than a week before Russia sent troops into Ukraine, which aggravated already-high tensions with sweeping sanctions by the United States and Russia’s denunciation of U.S. weapon supplies to Ukraine.
Amid the tensions, Griner’s supporters had taken a low profile in hopes of a quiet resolution, until May, when the State Department reclassified her as wrongfully detained and shifted oversight of her case to its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs — effectively the U.S. government’s chief negotiator.
That move has drawn additional attention to Griner’s case, with supporters encouraging a prisoner swap like the one in April that brought home Marine veteran Trevor Reed in exchange for a Russian pilot convicted of drug trafficking conspiracy.
Russian news media have repeatedly raised speculation that she could be swapped for Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, nicknamed “The Merchant of Death,” who is serving a 25-year sentence on conviction of conspiracy to kill U.S. citizens and providing aid to a terrorist organization.
Russia has agitated for Bout’s release for years. But the discrepancy between Griner’s case — she allegedly was found in possession of vape cartridges containing cannabis oil — and Bout’s global dealings in deadly weapons could make such a swap unpalatable to the U.S.
Others have suggested that she could be traded in tandem with Paul Whelan, a former Marine and security director serving a 16-year sentence on an espionage conviction that the United States has repeatedly described as a set-up.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, asked Sunday on CNN whether a joint swap of Griner and Whelan for Bout was being considered, sidestepped the question.
“As a general proposition ... I have got no higher priority than making sure that Americans who are being illegally detained in one way or another around the world come home,” he said. But “I can’t comment in any detail on what we’re doing, except to say this is an absolute priority.”
Any swap would apparently require Griner to first be convicted and sentenced, then apply for a presidential pardon, Maria Yarmush, a lawyer specializing in international civil affairs, told Kremlin-funded TV channel RT.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has initiated its annual oral rabies vaccine distribution, a project that will continue through October. The project is focused on preventing the spread of raccoon rabies from the eastern United States into the heartland, according to a news release from the USDA.
This year's distribution started on August 6. If you've gotten your dog vaccinated for rabies, you probably remember taking it to the veterinarian to get a shot. But these rabies vaccines are edible pellets covered in fishmeal to attract raccoons and other hungry critters.
In rural areas, the USDA will distribute the vaccines by airplane. In suburban and urban areas, they'll arrive by helicopter or vehicle or be deposited by hand in designated "bait stations," says the release.
The August phase of the program is focused on Maine and West Virginia. Approximately 348,000 vaccines will be distributed in northern Maine and 535,000 distributed in parts of western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and a small portion of southwestern Virginia.
Then from mid-September to mid-October, 70,000 vaccines will be distributed in parts of peninsular Massachusetts.
Finally, in October southern states will receive their rabies vaccines. Parts of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia will receive more than 880,000 vaccines; Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee will receive around 820,000 vaccines; and parts of Alabama will include 1.1 million vaccines.
The oral vaccine, also called RABORAL V-RG, has been found to be safe in over 60 animal species, says the USDA. This includes domestic dogs and cats, so you don't need to worry much about your beloved pet snacking on one of the vaccines. Dogs that eat large number of the vaccines may have stomach problems -- but they won't have any long-term health consequences, according to the USDA.
Rabies usually enters the human population via bites from an infected animal, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While all mammals can get rabies, distinct strains are found among bats, raccoons, skunks, foxes, and mongooses.
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Labor Day forecast: Tracking big time nice weather
Each day a little warmer than the last this week
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Soak in every hour today on your day off (hopefully). Temperatures in the 80s, sunny skies overhead, calm winds... can’t ask for much more, except maybe a rain chance. Overnight tonight there patchy fog is likely and it could be dense in some spots so use extra caution on your morning commute. This week will be dry and warm for early September with 90s returning to by Wednesday and overstaying their welcome. We are tracking a cold front late Friday that will cool us down in time for the weekend and we may even get some rain out of it on Saturday.
Tonight: Clear skies with developing fog. Lows in the low 60s. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow: Sunny with fog before 9am. Highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny and warm. Highs in the low 90s. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.
We will have one dry and warm day after another through this week. For reference, our average high temperatures for this time in September is around 84º. We will be close to and above 90º each day until the weekend. A cold front is likely late Friday and we should be dry when the front blows through but then we could see some rain behind the front on Saturday.
Not every long range model indicates scattered rain Saturday into Saturday night so bear in mind that it is a low rain chance. We ended the meteorological summer months (June, July, August) about 5″ below our average rainfall in Topeka and that trend looks to continue for a bit longer. Drought is likely to expand across Kansas after this week. The good news about the cold front on the weekend is that we will be cooler with highs in the lows 80s and overnight temperatures in the 50s. It is short lived as we will heat up the following week.
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Kinzinger criticizes GOP for pushing theories that are ‘getting people killed’ in wake of Buffalo shooting
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN
Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois is calling out fellow Republicans for promoting or not speaking up against the racist “replacement” conspiracy theory that’s “getting people killed,” in light of the racist mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, over the weekend.
“The replacement theory they are pushing/tolerating is getting people killed,” he wrote on Twitter Sunday, adding that House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and GOP Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina should be removed from office.
Kinzinger, a fierce critic of his those in own party who spread misinformation and who is not running for reelection, said on CNN’s “New Day” Wednesday that he’s asking for the Republican Party to “spit out the cancer.”
“Did they pull the trigger? No. Did they call this guy up and tell him to do it? Of course not. But when we, as a party or a movement or people like, frankly, Tucker Carlson, you know, throw out these theories or just fish in the waters of White replacement theory or echo some of those kind of fear-based things, you can’t be surprised when some people take that to the level of going and massacring people. You just can’t,” Kinzinger told CNN’s John Berman.
“You can’t fundraise, you can’t feed, you can’t live on fear because eventually you’re going to create fearful people, and fearful people can do really bad things. And I think that’s what we saw in Buffalo,” he added.
On Saturday, a gunman opened fire at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket, killing 10 people and injuring three others. Eleven of the 13 people shot were Black, officials said, and the massacre is being investigated as a hate crime.
In a 180-page document posted online and attributed to him, the suspect, an 18-year-old White man, fixated on the “replacement” theory, or the false belief that White Americans are being intentionally “replaced” by minorities and immigrants.
Once a fringe idea, replacement theory has been increasingly pushed into mainstream politics by conservatives, specifically Donald Trump and his followers, and recently become a talking point for Fox’s Carlson, as well as other conservatives in Congress.
In a separate post on Saturday, Kinzinger accused Rep. Elise Stefanik, the No. 3 House Republican, of pushing replacement theory by linking to media coverage of Stefanik’s Facebook ads last year, which suggested Democrats wanted to provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants so they would have a permanent liberal majority in Congress.
CNN had reached out to Stefanik about Kinzinger’s comment.
Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, another Republican who has been outspoken against their own party, said her party’s leadership has “enabled white nationalism, white supremacy, and anti-semitism.”
She said Republican leaders “must renounce and reject these views and those who hold them.”
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HAIKOU, China, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JX Luxventure Limited (Nasdaq: LLL) (the "Company"), a company delivering comprehensive products solutions to global high-net-worth families with business segments covering menswear, cross-border merchandise and tourism, announced today that on July 12, 2022, the Company has entered into an Employment Agreement with Sun Lei, our Chief Executive Officer with a term of one (1) year.
Under this Employment Agreement, Sun Lei shall receive cash compensation of US$1.00 and stock-based compensation correlated with the Company's achievements in 2022 as follows:
Revenue to be Reported in Our 2022 Annual Report
- 25,000 shares of common stock if the Company reports revenue in a range of US$59,000,000 – US$99,999,999.
- 50,000 shares of common stock if the Company reports revenue of US$100,000,000 or more.
Profit (Loss) Margin from Operation to be Reported in Our 2022 Annual Report
- 50,000 shares of common stock if the Company reports a 5% -9% improvement from its operation in 2022 compared to 2021.
- 75,000 shares of common stock if the Company reports a 10% - 19% improvement from its operation in 2022 compared to 2021.
- 100,000 shares of common stock if the Company reports a 20% or more improvement from its operation compared to 2021.
Profit from Non-Menswear Business to be Reported in Our 2022 Annual Report
- 50,000 shares of common stock if the non-menswear business achieves profitability on an adjusted basis.
Ruifeng Mu, an independent director who is the Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, said, "Through her strong leadership and tireless dedication, Ms. Sun has been instrumental in transforming JX Luxventure into a high-performance company. We structured the performance-based employment agreement to align with our shareholder value and our goal of a second-year turnaround strategy, which is continuing robust revenue growth and improving our operation profit margin. Over the last one and half year, the Company has made good progress and Ms. Sun has led the Company to deliver on many of its expectations. The Board is confident in her ability to continue as a strategic visionary and leader to lead JX Luxventure to a successful future ahead. We look forward to building a great company with Ms. Sun for many years to come."
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor may there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About JX Luxventure Limited
Headquartered in Haikou, China, JX Luxventure Limited is a company delivering comprehensive products solutions to global global high net worth families serviced by our business customers with business segments covering menswear, cross-border merchandise and tourism. To learn more about the Company, please visit its corporate website at en.jxluxventure.com.
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This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of JX Luxventure Limited, and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein, are "forward-looking statements" in nature within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.
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DENVER, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty Group (2-10 HBW), a market leader of home warranty solutions to homeowners, real estate professionals, and home builders, today announced the appointment of Ryan O'Hara as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. O'Hara succeeds Scott Cromie who served as CEO for 13 years and will continue as a member of the company's Board of Directors.
Ryan Clark, President and Managing Director of Genstar Capital, which acquired 2-10 HBW in 2018, commented, "Ryan has an impressive track record of developing a strong vision and leading companies. When Scott shared that he was going to retire, Ryan was our clear choice to lead 2-10 HBW into its next chapter of growth. His broad experience as a CEO and board member makes him a tremendous addition to the 2-10 HBW team. I also want to thank Scott for his able leadership over these past four years – he achieved all the financial goals laid out at the outset of our investment and we have already returned 100 percent of invested capital to our limited partners."
2-10 HBW's Home Warranty covers the cost of repair or replacement on major home systems and appliances and is sold to homeowners within a real estate transaction through a network of real estate brokers and directly through a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer channel. In addition, the New Home Structural Warranty provides home builders a valuable risk management product offering 10 years of coverage for structural defects.
Mr. O'Hara added, "I couldn't be more excited to join 2-10 HBW. Genstar and the existing leadership team have built great momentum and have continued to invest in the business to provide our customers and partners with the best solutions and service possible. Our mission is simple, 'to improve the quality of housing and the experience of homeownership' and we are well positioned to continue to do so going forward."
Mr. O'Hara is a seasoned executive with experience leading top rated real estate, internet, entertainment, sports, and consumer product goods companies. He served as CEO of Move Inc./Realtor.com, where he led the highly successful turnaround and re-positioning of the business; Shutterfly, Inc. prior to its sale to Apollo Global Management, and; The Topps Company, where he grew the business domestically and internationally. In addition, he served as President of Content, Distribution and Sales for The Madison Square Garden Company. He serves on the Boards of public and private companies, including Genstar portfolio company Inside Real Estate; Thryv, a publicly traded software as a service company; and OfferPad, a leader in the US in iBuying - buying and selling properties through technology and agents. Formerly, he served on the Board of REA Group, which owns and operates a number of leading property portals throughout 12 countries in Asia; and real estate spatial data company Matterport, Inc. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stanford University and an MBA from The Harvard Business School.
About 2-10 HBW
2-10 HBW is an industry-leading provider of structural warranties, covering 1 in 6 new homes built in the country, and provides systems and appliances coverage for new and existing homes. Founded and based in Colorado, 2-10 HBW has covered over six million homes with its complete line of warranties, service contracts, and risk management products. Since 1980, 2-10 HBW has been an advocate of the home building industry, helping builders, real estate agents and homeowners protect their businesses, reputations, and budgets against the unexpected. For more information about 2-10 HBW, please visit www.2-10.com.
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Thompson Heights issues boil water notice
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - Thompson Heights Water System service area issued a boil water notice starting Thursday morning.
Due to a water main break, Thompson Heights public water systems has notified all customers to boil their water before consumption.
To reduce harmful bacteria and other microbes, the water system said water should be boiled and cooled prior to consumption purposes. Officials suggested water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In addition, officials included the option for customers to buy bottled water or get water from another safe source.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for consumption.
Officials urged citizens to share this information by posting the notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
For questions concerning the matter, contact the Jack Forbes at 580-380-5422.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Wells Fargo & Company.
Shareholders who purchased shares of WFC 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 and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo common stock between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 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) 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 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/wells-fargo-loss-submission-form/?id=31087&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of WFC during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is August 29, 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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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 13, 2022 (Shenzhen, China), LSLiDAR, the world's leading 3D sensing solution provider, launched its new LS series 1550nm fiber laser automotive-grade LiDAR (hereafter referred to as LS series) at the China International Automotive Industry Annual Conference.
LS series is designed to meet long-range and high-resolution sensing requirements in high-way ADAS L3+ applications. Equipped with in-house fiber laser design, the LS series could deliver unrivaled performance and achieve best-in-class affordability all in a compact form factor.
LS series Product Highlights
- 500m Superior Ranging Capability, 250m@10% Reflectivity
Compared to conventional 905nm laser, the 1550nm platform is more than 10,000 times safer for the human eye, allowing for increased peak pulse power reaching longer detection distances while maintaining eye safety. Intelligent driving systems can now detect smaller objects sooner at high speeds. - Ultra-Dense Point Cloud, Image-Grade Resolution
LS series provides industry-leading resolution enabling the vehicle systems to identify potential road hazards earlier. LS series have 128-line, 256-line and 512-line configurations generating 1.6 million pts/sec, 3.2 million pts/sec, and 6.4 million pts/sec respectively. - Customized ROI for Ultra-Fine Detection
LS series have a FOV of 120°(V) x 25°(H). LS series 128-line has a standard resolution of 0.09°(H) x 0.2°(V). With Region of Interest (ROI) feature enabled, equivalent to 512 lines, the angular resolution can reach as little as 0.05°. And LS series 256-line has a standard resolution of 0.09°(H) x 0.1°(V). With Region of Interest (ROI) feature enabled, equivalent to 800 lines, the angular resolution can reach as little as 0.03°. LS series can be great for seeing small objects at long distances.
- 45mm Ultra-Slim Body for Streamlined Roof Integration
LS series overall dimension is 225x120x45mm which is 20% smaller than comparable products on market today. Vehicles integrated with LS series LiDAR would have improved overall asthetics and lower fuel (battery) consumption.
LSLiDAR Receives the Highest Grade Of Automotive Functional Safety Process ASIL D Certification. Click the link to learn more: http://www.lslidar.com/en/newsinfo/52 - Affordable In-House 1550nm Fiber Laser, Helps Make Driving Safer Today
The core component of every 1550nm LiDAR is fiber laser, which accounts for more than 70% of the total cost. If such great technology cannot be manufactured at scale and made available to automakers at a reasonable price, those few early ADAS adapters that overcame the initial vehicle sticker price could still be slapped with high system repair costs down the road. So how could we bring safer cars to the masses? Mr. Xiaobo (Bernard) Hu, the founder of LSLiDAR, has the answer. Widely known as the "Godfather of Fiber Laser" in the industry, Bernard brings over 20 years of design and volume manufacturing know-how in optoelectronics, fiber laser and fiber sensing applications. Under his leadership, the team spent three years in-house to research and produce the special fiber laser core, more than ten kinds of high-power fiber components and special automatic equipment for the production of LS series fiber laser, which not only guarantee the high performance and reliability of the finished sensors, but also reduces cost of ownership for consumers. Imagine replacing a safety LiDAR is as easy (and as affordable) as replacing a tire during scheduled maintenance.
LS series image-grade 1550nm LiDAR is now available to automotive OEM customers worldwide. LS series is designed for full lineup ADAS applications. Additional configurations are available with detection range up to 2000m.
For more information, please visit www.lslidar.com or contact us at sales@lslidar.com.
About LSLiDAR
Established in February 2015, LeiShen Intelligent System Co., Ltd. (LSLiDAR) has grown into a world-leading provider of 3-D sensing solutions with both in-house R&D and manufacturing capability. Adhering to the mission of "making driving safer, machines smarter, and life better", we hold fast to "professionalism, innovation and quality", creating value for customers with remarkable sensing products, and have gained a foothold in the golden age of global intelligent sensing construction. LSLiDAR serves primarily Automotive, Industrial, and Smart City applications across Asia, North America and Europe. Please visit our website or contact us for an office near you.
Search LSLiDAR on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube to learn more.
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New AT&T Business Fiber or AT&T Wireless Broadband Customers to Receive Free Credit Card Processing on Up to $10K in Sales from Square.
"Smart Advice for Small Business" Webinar Series Featuring Barbara Corcoran Continues for 3rd Year and Introduces Free Weekly Education Series
DALLAS, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
What's the news? AT&T is equipping small businesses with special offers and helpful tools to support their success as we celebrate National Small Business Week, May 1-7, 2022. We're also launching a set of events and a sweepstakes to offer small businesses expert business and technology guidance and the chance to win a $10,000 grand prize.
Why is this important? Small businesses are a top priority for us. They're not only vital to our short and long-term growth but to the growth of the economy as a whole. We strive every day to help our more than 2 million small business customers make the right choices for connectivity and technology solutions to grow their operations. From special offers to exclusive plans to free advice from experts, we're doing what we can to help this important segment succeed.
What are the new offers?
- Square: With the purchase of AT&T Business Fiber or AT&T Wireless Broadband, customers will receive waived credit card processing on up to $10K in card sales from Square. 1
- AT&T Business Mobility: Looking to add a new line? Learn how eligible customers can get up to $1,000 in bill credits. 2
How is AT&T celebrating Small Business Week?
- May 1: AT&T Business is kicked off the week with our Not Small in Spirit Sweepstakes3 to celebrate small businesses and the way they have adapted to change. The sweepstakes offers small business owners the opportunity to win a $10,000 grand prize or 1 of 10 additional $2,000 prizes and runs May 1-14, 2022. To enter, click here.
- May 2: AT&T Small Business Panel, "The Power of Adaptability" moderated by small business expert and She Ventures owner Georgina Miranda. Panelists discussed how small businesses can thrive through adapting how they connect with customers.
- May 3: AT&T Business offered a free webinar with small business expert Barry Moltz. Moltz discussed his book ChangeMasters and shared tips to help small businesses evaluate, plan for, and implement changes in this ever-evolving business landscape.
While we are celebrating many ways throughout the week, we aren't stopping there. We're continuing to work with Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group and notable "Shark" on ABC's Shark Tank, to extend our highly successful, free Business Unusual with Barbara Corcoran: "Smart Advice for Small Business" webinar series presented by AT&T Business into its 3rd year. The first webinar is set for:
- May 11: "Win Customers by Keeping It Simple": Join Barbara with special guests Alicia Dietsch (Senior Vice President, AT&T Business Marketing) and Levain Bakery co-founders Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald and CMO Lorna Sommerville, to discuss customers' needs for simplicity and how small businesses can adapt.
- Register at 888Barbara.com at no cost. Recordings of the webinars will be made available soon after their original air date.
In addition, small businesses can watch Barbara Corcoran share key lessons and her best tips and tricks to tackle the top issues facing every business today in her new educational video series, Business Unusual: Extra Credit with Barbara Corcoran.
What are people saying?
"We love small businesses and what they stand for: entrepreneurship, creativity and resilience. They're crucial to our local economies. That's why we have an unwavering commitment to their success. We celebrate small businesses year-round by providing them with solutions and tools to help grow their business and achieve their dreams." -- Jennifer Van Buskirk, AT&T Small Business & Mid Markets President
"These last 2 years have been tough on small businesses, but I'm amazed by the creativity and resiliency of all the small business owners who reinvented their businesses. I'm excited to team up with AT&T Business again to help entrepreneurs navigate their way to grow and succeed in the new normal." -- Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group & Shark Tank executive producer
"Square's ecosystem of products allows small business owners to feel like they have the resources and capabilities of a large corporation, empowering them to start, run and grow no matter the industry or complexity. Small businesses are expected to evolve more quickly than ever, and we provide sellers with solutions that allow them to adapt to any challenges or opportunities that come their way. With this AT&T partnership, we continue to offer sellers the tools to seamlessly run their business and provide the best possible experience for their customers and staff." -- Roshan Jhunja, Head of Retail, Square
For more information about our small business solutions and how we're supporting small businesses, please visit att.com/smallbiz.
*About AT&T
We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors connect in meaningful ways every day. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at about.att.com. Investors can learn more at investors.att.com.
1 Square Offer: Subject to change and may be discontinued at any time. Customers who sign up for Business Fiber (50 and higher) or AT&T Wireless Broadband (any speed) are eligible to receive waived credit card processing fees on up to $10,000 in bona fide card sales from Square. Offer valid only for new Square customers with a US Square account and a US-based bank account. Offer is limited to one redemption per account holder and not valid with guest checkout. Square reserves the right to modify, revoke, or cancel the offer at any time. Offer cannot be combined with another coupon, is not redeemable for cash, and is non-transferable. Waived processing fees are reimbursed to your account on each deposit. After $10,000 in sales, Square's standard pricing will apply . Redemption: Following activation and installation of eligible Business Fiber or AT&T Wireless Broadband service, customer will be sent an email or letter with redemption details through Square. Square usage subject to terms and service at www.squareup.com/us/en/legal/general/payment
Offers may not be combined with other offers, discounts or promotions. Offer, terms, and restrictions are subject to change.
2$100 Voice Activation Bill Credit Offer: Limited time. Available only to business customers with a qual. wireless svc agreement (Business Agmt) for Corporate Responsibility User (CRU) lines of service. Req'd Wireless: Must remain on an eligible postpaid unlimited voice & data plan (min. $65/mo. on AT&T Business Unlimited Starter plan for new svc with autopay and paperless bill discounts. Pay min. $75/mo. until discounts start w/in 2 bills. Other qual. plans available. Existing customers can add to current unlimited plan if eligible, which may be less.). Eligible unlimited plans: AT&T Business Unlimited Elite, AT&T Business Unlimited Performance, Key Enterprise Unlimited with Tethering (After 50GB, AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy), AT&T Business Unlimited Starter Plan (AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy), and AT&T Business Mobile Preferred. On Unlimited plans, video may be ltd to SD. Speed, usage & other restr's apply. See att.com/bizunlimited and att.com/busmobpref for current unlimited plans. Bill Credits: Credits start w/in 3 bills. Credit will not exceed $100 and will be applied monthly as over term of the Installment plan ($2.77/mo. over 36 months; or $3.33/mo. over 30 months; or $4.17/mo. over 24 months). You will receive catch-up credits once bill credits start. Wireless line must be active & in good standing for 30 days to qualify. To get all credits, wireless line must remain active, with eligible service, and on agmt for entire term. If you cancel service, upgrade or pay up/off agmt early your credits may cease. May not be combinable w/other offers, discounts or credits. Participation in this offer may make your wireless account ineligible for select other offers (including select bill credit offers) for a 12-month period. Conversions from AT&T PREPAID and Cricket wireless are not eligible.
Promotions, terms & restr's subject to change & may be modified or terminated at any time without notice.
GEN. WIRELESS SVC: Subj. to applicable Business Agmt (see your AT&T representative for terms). Credit approval required. Deposit: May apply. Additional monthly fees & taxes: Apply per line & include Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee (Up to $1.50), Administrative Fee ($1.99) Property Tax Allotment surcharge ($0.20-$0.45) & other fees which are not government-required surcharges as well as taxes. See att.com/mobilityfees for more details. International and domestic off-net data may be at 2G speeds. AT&T service is subject to AT&T network management policies. See att.com/broadbandinfo for details.
3NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Sweepstakes begins at 12:00 PM ET on 5/1/22 and ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on 5/14/22. Open only to small business owners who are legal residents of 50 US/DC, 18+ years of age. For Official Rules, including how to enter, odds, prize details and restrictions, visit go.att.com/smallbizsweeps. Void where prohibited. Msg&data rates may apply. Sponsor: AT&T Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard St., Dallas, TX 75201.
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- Led by significant growth in renewables and storage, plan features diverse energy mix to balance reliability, affordability.
- All options in plan meet carbon reduction targets in North Carolina's clean energy law, including least-cost and reliability mandates.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After months of stakeholder input, Duke Energy today filed its proposed Carolinas Carbon Plan with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) – a clean energy plan that balances affordability and reliability for customers.
The proposed plan provides a path to achieve 70% carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions reduction by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050, while offering regulators multiple options that balance affordability and reliability for customers. Duke Energy has already retired two-thirds of its coal plants in North Carolina and South Carolina – to retire the rest by the end of 2035, the company has outlined a diverse, "all of the above" mix of solar, storage, natural gas, wind and small modular nuclear generation, as well as energy efficiency programs and other measures to help customers reduce their energy use.
The plan provides a foundation for upcoming state regulatory processes to consider. By 2035, the clean energy transition would include:
- More than three times the current level of solar.
- Diversification of renewables with wind resources.
- Significant growth in energy storage – 3,700 megawatts (MW) to 5,900 MW to support renewables.
- Initial steps to develop zero emissions load-following resources (ZELFRs) to enable coal retirements and eliminate natural gas use over time.
"We are committed to bringing our customers and communities affordable, reliable, carbon-free energy as quickly as possible," said Stephen De May, Duke Energy's North Carolina president. "Customers in North Carolina and South Carolina deserve an orderly energy transition that supports communities and maintains affordable rates, while ensuring the continued reliable service and economic competitiveness on which both states depend."
The efficiency of Duke Energy's dual-state system improves reliability and helps keep costs as low as possible – rates in both North Carolina and South Carolina are well below the national average. The proposed plan will also be shared with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) and filed in a future resource planning docket for PSCSC decision.
Customers would see minimal costs from carbon plan implementation over the next two years. Depending upon the portfolio, the average annual bill impact from the plan is projected to range from about 1.9% to 2.7% each year through 2035. Duke Energy will continue working with stakeholders and regulators to check and adjust the plan every two years, incorporating technology advancements, updated cost forecasts, and potential federal funding to ensure ongoing affordability and reliability.
More than 500 individuals representing over 300 organizations from both North Carolina and South Carolina participated in the stakeholder engagement process between January and March.
Third-party facilitator Great Plains Institute (GPI) hosted three virtual stakeholder meetings to walk through the plan development process and gather feedback from customers, regulators, state and local officials, industry experts, economic development partners, environmental organizations and community groups. At the request of stakeholders, GPI also facilitated three additional sessions to allow a deeper dive into technical issues examined by subject matter experts.
"Our proposed plan is stronger as a result of this input," said De May. "For example, based on the robust conversation, we accelerated the timeline for offshore wind options and significantly ramped up projections for new solar and storage resources. We're grateful for the hundreds of stakeholders who've participated so far, and we look forward to working with the NCUC as it continues to gather public input, make adjustments and determine its final plan by the end of 2022."
The plan explores the benefits, challenges and costs of achieving the interim 70% carbon reduction target as outlined in North Carolina state law. The plan's first portfolio achieves the 70% target by 2030, while the other three portfolios achieve the 70% target by 2032 or 2034 through increased reliance on both onshore and offshore wind and/or small modular nuclear generation, leveraging the law's flexibility intended to help advance cutting-edge, carbon-free generation. All four portfolios reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
In the near term, the plan focuses on aggressive energy efficiency and demand-side management, along with grid upgrades to enable significant growth in renewables. That includes between 7,600 MW and 11,900 MW of new solar by 2035, depending on the portfolio, on top of the 5,000 MW of solar expected online by yearend and an additional 1,900 MW of solar currently planned or under development. Approaching the 2030s, wind and small modular nuclear come into play to diversify the carbon-free energy mix. This diversity is key to meeting the least-cost and reliability mandates required by state law.
The plan also proposes prudent near-term activities that will enable tangible progress in the energy transition regardless of the chosen portfolio, while preserving optionality to allow regulators and stakeholders to refine the plan over time. Those include:
- Growing energy efficiency and demand-side customer programs to reduce peak demand by more than 3,400 MW by 2030.
- 3,100 MW of new solar, including 600 MW of paired storage.
- 2,000 MW of hydrogen-capable natural gas units to replace coal and back-stand renewables.
- 1,000 MW stand-alone battery storage.
- 600 MW in onshore wind.
- Early development work for offshore wind (800 MW), small modular nuclear (570 MW) and pumped storage (1,700 MW) – long lead-time resources for deployment in the early 2030s.
The plan will be updated every two years. An overview, executive summary and the full carbon plan can be found at duke-energy.com/CarolinasCarbonPlan. The plan is being shared with all stakeholders who participated in the engagement process, along with modeling data for those who've signed confidentiality agreements.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business and at least a 50% carbon reduction from electric generation by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2050 net-zero goals also include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
Media contact: Bill Norton
800.559.3853
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Two arrested after meth found on sailboat in Englewood
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WWSB) - Two people were arrested Wednesday after Charlotte County marine patrol deputies found 32 grams of fentanyl-laced methamphetamine on a sailboat near Stump Pass and Thorton Key in Englewood.
Deputies boarded the boat while serving a warrant for Gabriel Wagoner, 41 for a probation violation. As the searched the 35-foot sailboat, deputies turned up an array of drug paraphernalia and 32 grams of fentanyl-laced methamphetamine, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said.
In addition to violating probation, Wagoner was also charged with amphetamine trafficking of more than 14 grams, and possession or use of drug paraphernalia.
Also on the boat, 41-year-old Frances At was arrested and charged with amphetamine trafficking, possession or use of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell.
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HILLIARD, Ohio, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Verena at Hilliard, a newly developed luxury 55+ Independent Senior Living Community operated by True Connection Communities, hosted a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony on June 8, 2022.
Ohio State Representative and House Minority Leader C. Allison Russo, Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman, Ohio Senator Stephanie Kunze, the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Dublin Chamber of Commerce joined Verena at Hilliard and True Connection Communities leadership in the celebration.
"We are excited to bring something new and fresh to the Columbus market and to Hilliard, which is growing rapidly," said Jim Pusateri, Chief Executive Officer of True Connection Communities. "Verena at Hilliard offers seniors and their family members a great lifestyle experience, including direct indoor access to the Hilliard library."
Verena at Hilliard is located at 4522 Hickory Chase Way and features luxury one- and two-bedroom residences with exquisite interior finishes. In addition to offering direct interior access to the Hilliard branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, the community's amenities include a fitness and wellness center with yoga studio, pickleball and bocce ball courts, putting green, fishing pond, walking paths, outdoor heated patio, and much more. The community's culinary service includes gourmet meals prepared daily by Executive Chef Frankie Bernert, whose farm-to-table menu incorporates fresh herbs grown in a hydroponic garden.
For more information or to schedule a tour, please call 614-964-0105 or visit www.VerenaAtHilliard.com.
About Verena at Hilliard
Verena at Hilliard is a premier 55+ Independent Senior Living Community in Hilliard, Ohio, featuring one- and two-bedroom luxury residences. Opened in April 2022, the community offers direct interior access to the Hilliard library and over 5 acres of green space, including walking paths, putting green, pickleball court, and fishing pond. The community provides an exceptional resident experience with daily gourmet meals included, outdoor heated patio and fire pit, fitness and wellness center, yoga studio, game room, salon, and more. To learn more, call 614-964-0105 or visit www.VerenaAtHilliard.com.
Media Contact: Cynda Perun, cperun@trueconnectioncommunities.com
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NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Fin Group, a full-service management consulting firm to the pharmaceutical industry, today announced a new market research study video assessing current and future payer management in oncology by Kerri Fortier, Principal Consultant, and Jonny Clark, PharmD, Consultant (biographies are available here). The quantitative and qualitative data include influences on payer decision-making to prefer drugs in oncology, top barriers and influencers to manage oncolytics, and oncology management expectations in the next three years, including increasing contracting for preference and value-based contracting. The study is based on an award-winning poster on "Payer Perceptions and Practices Regarding Oncology Therapy Management" presented at AMCP Nexus in October 2021. The authors are available to the media for interviews.
About Blue Fin Group, an IntegriChain Company
Blue Fin Group develops strategies to optimize patient access, commercialization, and gross-to-net to support life sciences manufacturers throughout the product life cycle. Blue Fin Group is a full-service management consulting firm delivering research, strategy, and implementation to help manufacturers align all the elements of marketing, market access, field sales, pharmacy and distribution, and patient services as a seamless commercial strategy that helps optimize patient outcomes. Blue Fin Group has served more than 300 manufacturers–primarily those commercializing their first asset or large global firms with products that span cell and gene therapies, orphan/rare, specialty, primary care, vaccines, biosimilars, and generics. For additional information, visit https://consultbfg.com/ or follow on Twitter and LinkedIn.
For Media Inquiries: Contact Cynthia Keveney at ckeveney@consultbfg.com
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NEW YORK, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prix Pictet, the world's leading prize in photography and sustainability, has announced 'Human' as the theme for the 10th cycle of the award.
The announcement was made at a presentation at the Théâtre Antique of the work of Sally Mann, last year's Prix Pictet Laureate, as part of the annual photography festival Les Rencontres d'Arles on the evening of Thursday 7 July.
Commenting on the theme, Isabelle von Ribbentrop, Executive Director, Prix Pictet, said: "We quite rightly celebrate human creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship but too often our triumphs in science, engineering and technology come at monumental cost. The human story is more often a tale of conflict and despair than of nurture, love and co-existence.
"Yet it would be too easy to read the human story as one of tragic hubris. Yet it does not end here. We stand on the threshold of the future wondering which way the dice will fall. Our wager with posterity is that human ingenuity, intelligence, and resilience of spirit is powerful enough to insist upon a very different future for the human story."
The shortlist of photographers will be announced in early 2023. A major exhibition of the shortlisted portfolios will be held to accompany the award ceremony at the V&A in London in September 2023. The winner of the 10th cycle will receive a cash prize of 100,000 Swiss Francs (£86,000, USD105,000).
The nine previous Prix Pictet winners are Benoit Aquin (Water), Nadav Kander (Earth), Mitch Epstein (Growth), Luc Delahaye (Power), Michael Schmidt (Consumption), Valérie Belin (Disorder), Richard Mosse (Space), Joana Choumali (Hope) and Sally Mann (Fire).
The Prix Pictet was founded by the Pictet Group in 2008. Today, the award is recognised as the world's leading prize for photography. On an approximately 18-month cycle, each theme aims to promote discussion and debate on critical issues of sustainability. The winner is chosen for the body of work that speaks most powerfully to the theme of the award.
Each cycle of the Prix Pictet tours globally, with exhibitions in over a dozen locations, bringing the work of the shortlisted photographers to a wide international audience.
The Prix Pictet podcast A Lens on Sustainability brings together global creators, thinkers and photographers to discuss photography and sustainability. Collaborators and guest speakers have included Don McCullin, Hannah Starkey, Sebastião Salgado and Taryn Simon. The podcast is available via Spotify, Apple and the Prix Pictet website.
Media enquiries:
Rosario Lebrija Rassvetaieff
Prix Pictet
prixpictet@pictet.com
Jane Quinn/Dennis Chang
Bolton & Quinn +44 (0)20 7221 5000
jq@boltonquinn.com or dennis@boltonquinn.com
Twitter: @PrixPictet
Instagram: @Prix_Pictet
Facebook.com/prixpictet
www.prixpictet.com
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Prospects are invited to explore career opportunities by applying online or texting "GROW" to 97211 for job alerts and virtual job fairs
LAKEWOOD, Colo., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., announces a nationwide hiring push for almost 500 positions. Hiring "hot-spot" locations include cities such as Dallas, TX, Portland, OR, Denver, CO and the Kansas City area. Natural Grocers currently employs more than 4,000 crew members at our 162 stores, across 20 states. In addition to a long list of unique benefits and a welcoming culture, the Company has increased their wages at all locations for select positions to attract candidates to its stores across the United States.
Just like its dedication to its customers and community, Natural Grocers has a history of caring for employees since it was established in 1955. "We offer unique benefits and fun perks that attract, engage, develop and retain our wonderful workforce. We've also recently increased our store manager and assistant store manager pay and most department assistants/managers. If you love helping people and have a passion for nutrition and healthy living, you could be the perfect addition to our team," says Erin DeLacy, Talent Acquisition Strategist for Natural Grocers.
As part of the company's Five Founding Principles, Natural Grocers supports its employees by offering:
- Above average pay: Natural Grocers' pay is above federal and state minimum wage levels for all Crew and includes:
- Substantial Crew Discounts: Natural Grocers wants to make sure it's easy for Crew members to afford all the products needed to support their wellbeing by offering its good4uSM Crew discount throughout the store, with up to 30% off in certain departments.
- Store Credit: $1.00 per hour store credit dubbed "Vitamin Bucks" promotes additional food security for Crew.
- Competitive Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible for our competitive benefits package.
- Nutrition Education: Crew members are provided with monthly free Nutrition Education training and other opportunities to learn and earn rewards.
- Health & Wellness Corners: All Crew have daily access to free immune and stress-busting supplements since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Heroes in Aprons Fund: Established in 2021, this fund is a charitable entity providing short-term financial assistance to qualifying Crew members or their immediate family members who experience hardships.
- Birthday Pay: Co-founder Margaret Isely celebrated every Crew member by taking them out to lunch on their birthday. We've continued this tradition with Birthday Pay—which is given whether the Crew member chooses to work or take the time off.
Many career tracks are available within Natural Grocers. The Company prioritizes promoting leaders from within the organization and supports career development through regular training and leadership development opportunities. They believe in positioning Crew members for success by providing:
- Significant virtual and in-person training annually for store Crew members.
- Training in customer service skills, product attributes and Nutrition Education.
- Four weeks of in-person operational and managerial training for new store managers and assistant store managers.
- The Store Manager Accelerated Readiness Training Program—which provides comprehensive store management training to high-potential candidates who wish to promote to a Store Manager position.
"We may have more stores than anyone could've foreseen back in 1955, but 67 years later Natural Grocers is still a family run company and run's itself as such. You can feel this sense of caring within our Crew, our stores and general operations," says DeLacey. "Nothing fosters a more rewarding work environment than genuine appreciation. Offering our Crew competitive pay, benefits and growth opportunities creates an atmosphere of well-being, optimism, and knowledge—all the things that helps people thrive. We invite folks to apply and experience the 'Natural Grocers difference' today."
- Applicants can apply for nationwide consideration at www.naturalgrocers.com/careers or by texting 'GROW' to 97211.
- 7/20 Virtual Hiring Fair – Kansas City area
For hiring inquiries, please contact recruiting@naturalgrocers.com.
For media inquiries, please contact Katie Macarelli / kmacarelli@naturalgrocers.com.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in 1955, has 162 stores in 20 states. Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for more information and store locations.
[I] Natural Grocers respects your privacy and will never sell or share your information with anyone. Message and data rates may apply. See naturalgrocers.com/privacy for their Privacy Policy and naturalgrocers.com/terms for terms of use.
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SHANGHAI, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and SEHK: 2057), a leading and fast-growing express delivery company in China ("ZTO" or the "Company"), today announced clarifications to errors contained in a filing. The Company had submitted a current report on Form 6-K to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 24, which contained erroneous references to a proposed offering. The Company would like to clarify that it currently has no intention to conduct any offering of its securities. The Company remains committed to true and timely disclosure in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations, and will keep shareholders informed of material developments in the future, including any potential financing plan.
About ZTO
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and SEHK:2057) ("ZTO" or the "Company") is a leading and fast-growing express delivery company in China. ZTO provides express delivery service as well as other value-added logistics services through its extensive and reliable nationwide network coverage in China.
ZTO operates a highly scalable network partner model, which the Company believes is best suited to support the significant growth of e-commerce in China. The Company leverages its network partners to provide pickup and last-mile delivery services, while controlling the mission-critical line-haul transportation and sorting network within the express delivery service value chain.
For more information, please visit http://zto.investorroom.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. ZTO may also make forward-looking statements in the Company's periodic reports to the SEC in its interim and annual reports to shareholders, in announcements, circulars or other publications made on the website of the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (the "HKEX") in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology, such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "confidence," "estimates," "likely to" and similar statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the development of the e-commerce industry in China, its significant reliance on the Alibaba ecosystem, risks associated with its network partners and their employees and personnel, intense competition which could adversely affect the Company's results of operations and market share, any service disruption of the Company's sorting hubs or the outlets operated by its network partners or its technology system. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in ZTO's annual report on Form 20-Fs and other filings with the SEC and the HKEX. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date hereof, and ZTO assumes no obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
Investor Relations
E-mail: ir@zto.com
Phone: +86 21 5980 4508
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STAMFORD, Conn., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG) (the "Company" or "Dorian LPG"), a leading owner and operator of modern and ECO very large gas carriers ("VLGCs"), today announced that it completed two Japanese financing transactions on March 29 and 31, 2022.
On March 29, 2022, Dorian LPG completed a $64.9 million sale and bareboat charter arrangement for its 2015-built VLGC Chaparral, of which $24.0 million was used to prepay a portion of the 2015 AR Facility (as defined in the Company's most recently filed Form 10-Q), and the balance of which will be used for general corporate purposes. This Japanese financing arrangement has a seven (7) year term plus three (3) option years with no purchase obligation, purchase options beginning on March 29, 2027, and principal and interest totaling $476,500 per month in a mortgage-style debt amortization profile.
On March 31, 2022, Dorian LPG completed a $71.5 million sale and bareboat charter arrangement for its 2016-built VLGC Caravelle resulting in cash proceeds of $50.0 million, of which $24.8 million was used to prepay a portion of the 2015 AR Facility, and the balance of which will be used for general corporate purposes. The financing has a ten (10) year term with purchase options beginning on March 31, 2025, and an average monthly principal and interest payment over the life of the financing of roughly $414,200.
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About Dorian LPG Ltd.
Dorian LPG is a liquefied petroleum gas shipping company and a leading owner and operator of modern VLGCs. Dorian LPG's fleet currently consists of 22 modern VLGCs. Dorian LPG has offices in Stamford, Connecticut, USA; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Athens, Greece.
Visit our website at www.dorianlpg.com
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Local Athletes Ready for BIG 12 Saturdays
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Kickoff for the 2022 college football season is just around the corner and this year will feature a handful of Texoma talent, taking the field on Saturdays.
Starting at Oklahoma State, Mike Gundy has a pair of Texoma player on his roster. On the offensive line, former Plainview standout Eli Russ is headed into his third season with the Cowboys and coming off a successful spring.
Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy said, ”We were short numbers in his position so he played center for us all spring and got way more reps than he ever needed to get. It developed some toughness, kind of a little bit of old school came along and did well.”
On the defensive line, Kody Walterscheid looks to build off a solid outing in 2021, which the former Muenster Hornet recorded 20 tackles.
”He gets bigger, gets stronger. Great work ethic, toughness, all those things, continuing to get better each day. Both of those guys are going to have to help us,” Gundy said.
Out in west Texas, Gunter’s Hut Graham heads into his first season at Texas Tech and has already made an impression on his head coach.
”I’m excited because the one thing about Hut, he loves football. You’ve got to love football in our building .” Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire said.
Down in Fort Worth, Plainview product Blake Nowell looks to continue to make strides at TCU, and former Paris lineman, Elijah Ellis is expected to have a key role with the Baylor Bears this season.
”You know I like his game, I really do. He’s got good size, he’s a savvy guy. He’s competitive. You know he’s one of those players I think can really develop and carve out a role for himself.” TCU head coach Sonny Dykes said.
TCU Wide receiver Quinten Johnston said, ”He’s always had raw, natural talent. He’s just had to tweak a a few things which he’s getting better at everyday.”
”You know he is going to be someone that we’re going to rely on, especially early in the season. So I think his ability to be impactful is totally up to him. The streets are paved,” Baylor head coach Dave Aranda said.
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‘Magic mushrooms’ for therapy? Vets help sway conservatives
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Matthew Butler spent 27 years in the Army, but it took a day in jail to convince him his post-traumatic stress disorder was out of control.
The recently retired Green Beret had already tried antidepressants, therapy and a support dog. But his arrest for punching a hole in his father’s wall after his family tried to stage an intervention in Utah made it clear none of it was working.
“I had a nice house, I had a great job, whatever, but I was unable to sleep, had frequent nightmares, crippling anxiety, avoiding crowds,” he said. “My life was a wreck.”
He eventually found psychedelic drugs, and he says they changed his life. “I was able to finally step way back and go, ‘Oh, I see what’s going on here. I get it now,’” said Butler, now 52. Today his run-ins with police have ended, he’s happily married and reconciled with his parents.
Butler, who lives in the Salt Lake City suburbs, is among military veterans in several U.S. states helping to persuade lawmakers to study psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use.
Conservative Utah has become at least the fourth state over the last two years to approve studying the potential medical use of psychedelics, which are still federally illegal. A string of cities have also decriminalized so-called magic mushrooms and an explosion of investment money is flowing into the arena.
Experts say the research is promising for treating conditions ranging from PTSD to quitting smoking, but caution some serious risks remain, especially for those with certain mental health conditions.
Oregon is so far the only state to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the psychedelic active ingredient in certain mushrooms. But studying them for therapy has made inroads not only in blue states like Hawaii, Connecticut and Maryland, but also GOP-led Texas, Utah and Oklahoma, which passed a study bill through the state House this year.
The progress stands in contrast to medical marijuana, which Utah lawmakers refused to allow until a ballot measure helped push it through. However, the proposal to study a broad range of psychedelic drugs passed easily this year.
Texas has yet to legalize medical marijuana, but former Republican Gov. Rick Perry helped shepherd through a bill last year to use $1.4 million to fund a study of psilocybin for treating PTSD.
“The stigma attached to psilocybin and most psychedelics dates back to the 60s and 70s. It’s been very hard for them to overcome,” said Democratic Rep. Alex Dominguez, who sponsored the bill. “My approach was, ‘Let’s find the group that all sides claim that they are supportive of.’ And that would be veterans.”
He also heard from conservatives like Perry who support the use of psilocybin to treat PTSD — and let advocates from that end of the political spectrum take the lead publicly.
Maryland also gave bipartisan approval to spending $1 million this year to fund alternative therapies for veterans, including psychedelics. Democratic sponsor Sen. Sarah Elfreth, whose district includes the U.S. Naval Academy, noted the spike in suicides among veterans.
“I don’t envision the VA acting anytime soon,” she said. “We’re at a true crisis level and it’s time for the states to step up.”
Psilocybin has been decriminalized in nearby Washington, D.C., as well as Denver, which decriminalized it in 2019, followed by Oakland and Santa Cruz in California, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Cambridge, Massachusetts.
There’s also plenty of venture capital being invested from people who have had positive experiences and are “highly motivated” to invest in psychedelics as treatment, said John Krystal, the chair of psychiatry at Yale University.
Rhode Island lawmakers are weighing a proposal to decriminalize psilocybin this year, and in Colorado there’s an effort to get statewide decriminalization on the ballot. But similar measures have stalled in Statehouses elsewhere, including California and Maine.
Studying psychedelics, though, has gained more traction. In Oklahoma, a bill from Republican Reps. Daniel Pae and Logan Phillips would legalize research on psilocybin.
“I believe the research will show that there is a way to use this drug safely and responsibly, and it could save the lives of thousands of Oklahomans,” Pae said in a statement. The bill passed the House last month and is now under consideration in the Senate.
It’s a stunning turnaround for a field that captivated researchers in the 1950s and 1960s, before mushrooms and LSD became known as recreational drugs. They were federally outlawed during the Nixon administration, sending research to a screeching halt.
New studies, though, have indicated psilocybin could be useful in the treatment of everything from major depression to alcoholism, said Ben Lewis, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute.
“People are referring to this current period of time as the psychedelic Renaissance,” he said. Up to 30% of depression sufferers are considered resistant to current treatment, and there have been few recent leaps forward in drug innovation, he added.
The risk of addiction or overdose is considered low with psychedelics, especially under medical supervision, and while some cardiac conditions can present a physical risk, many people’s physical reactions aren’t dangerous.
But there are serious psychological risks, especially for people with certain forms of mental illness or a family history of conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
“Then there’s a possibility that a high-dose psychedelic experience could sort of trigger that and lead to long-lasting mental health issues,” said Albert Garcia-Romeu, an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Classic psychedelics include LSD, mescaline, psilocybin and ayahuasca. Plant-based psychedelics have long been used in indigenous cultures around the world.
Today, their therapeutic use at Johns Hopkins is carefully monitored, Garcia-Romeu said. Patients are rigorously screened and typically have at least three appointments: one for preparation, a second to take the drugs and a third to work through the psychedelic experience.
For Butler, the 2018 arrest at his parents’ home was a turning point. He started researching new ways to deal with the PTSD he has suffered since deploying six times to Iraq and Afghanistan and working in counterterrorism and hostage rescues in Somalia for the U.S. Special Forces before retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 2017.
Eventually he came across ayahuasca, long a part of traditional cultures in South America. Last summer, he took part in a ceremony involving the psychoactive brew, overseen by a woman knowledgeable about its effects. She talked to him as the experience took hold, including a feeling of euphoria, the sight of geometric shapes and a sense he was entering his subconscious.
She spoke to him about his childhood and how the military had shaped his life.
“It really was as simple as having an experienced person who understood the medicine, who understood that subconscious space and understood PTSD. It was as simple as listening to her,” he said.
He credits that single session with getting his PTSD about 80% under control, though he occasionally does another if he finds his symptoms returning.
About two-thirds to three-quarters of people in studies have experienced significant improvements in their symptoms, Garcia-Romeu said. Those are promising results, especially for quitting smoking, where current treatments only work for about one-third of people, he said.
The Food and Drug Administration designated psilocybin a “breakthrough therapy” in 2018, a label that’s designed to speed the development and review of drugs to treat a serious condition. MDMA, often called ecstasy, also has that designation for treatment of PTSD.
How quickly states move from study to wider availability remains to be seen. Connecticut recommended legal medical use only after psilocybin is approved by the FDA, which may take until 2025 or later as the agency works through its process, including risk assessment.
Approval is important to safety as well as access, the Connecticut assessment said — without it, many insurance companies likely wouldn’t cover the treatment, leaving it open only to the wealthy.
In Utah, the study team is expected to complete its work in the fall.
“We’ll see what can and can’t be done,” said Republican Rep. Brady Brammer, who sponsored the bill. “If if they feel like it’s safe, it’ll be an interesting ride.”
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Associated Press writers Brian Witte in Annapolis, Maryland; Sean Murphy in Oklahoma City; Susan Haigh in Hartford, Connecticut, and Jim Vertuno in Austin, Texas, contributed to this report.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Want to save the elephants? Try out this tip from the Dallas Zoo.
“You know who needs ivory? Elephants. And only elephants,” Dallas Zoo officials said in a tweet.
Zoo officials say if you see any illegal or suspicious online sales, you should report them to the Coalition To End Wildlife Trafficking Online. By doing so, you can help keep wildlife safe and close the gap in the illegal online wildlife trade.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RFI) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on August 31, 2022 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date.
In December 2011, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The managed distribution policy seeks to deliver the Fund's long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions declared at a fixed rate per common share. The policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize long-term capital gains throughout the year and to distribute those gains on a regular monthly basis to shareholders. The Board of Directors of the Fund may amend, terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares.
The Fund's monthly distributions may include long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income and/or return of capital for federal income tax purposes. Return of capital includes distributions paid by the Fund in excess of its net investment income and net realized capital gains and such excess is distributed from the Fund's assets. A return of capital is not taxable; rather, it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund. In addition, distributions from the Fund's investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs) may later be characterized as capital gains and/or a return of capital, depending on the character of the dividends reported to the Fund after year-end by REITs held by the Fund. The amount of monthly distributions may vary depending on a number of factors, including changes in portfolio and market conditions.
At the time of each monthly distribution, information will be posted to cohenandsteers.com and mailed to shareholders in a concurrent notice. However, this information may change at the end of the year because the final tax characteristics of the Fund's distributions cannot be determined with certainty until after the end of the calendar year. Final tax characteristics of all of the Fund's distributions will be provided on Form 1099-DIV, which is mailed after the close of the calendar year.
The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date from the sources indicated. All amounts are expressed per common share.
You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates, are likely to change over time, and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The amounts and sources of distributions year-to-date may be subject to additional adjustments.
*THE FUND WILL SEND YOU A FORM 1099-DIV FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR THAT WILL TELL YOU HOW TO REPORT THESE DISTRIBUTIONS FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES.
The Fund's Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return for fiscal year 2022 (January 1, 2022 through July 31, 2022) is set forth below. Shareholders should take note of the relationship between the Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return with the Fund's Cumulative Distribution Rate for 2022. In addition, the Fund's Average Annual Total Return for the five-year period ending July 31, 2022 is set forth below. Shareholders should note the relationship between the Average Annual Total Return with the Fund's Current Annualized Distribution Rate for 2022. The performance and distribution rate information disclosed in the table is based on the Fund's net asset value per share (NAV). The Fund's NAV is calculated as the total market value of all the securities and other assets held by the Fund minus the total liabilities, divided by the total number of shares outstanding. While NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's individual investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
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Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expense of the Fund carefully before investing. You can obtain the Fund's most recent periodic reports, when available, and other regulatory filings by contacting your financial advisor or visiting cohenandsteers.com. These reports and other filings can be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR Database. You should read these reports and other filings carefully before investing.
Shareholders should not use the information provided here in preparing their tax returns. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year indicating how to report Fund distributions for federal income tax purposes.
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About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.
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Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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Lopez and Affleck celebrate marriage with friends, family
(AP) -- Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck said “I do” again this weekend.
But instead of in a late night Las Vegas drive through chapel, this time it was in front of friends and family in Georgia, a person close to the couple who was not authorized to speak publicly said Sunday.
According to People Magazine, the wedding was held at Affleck’s home outside of Savannah, Georgia, with all of their kids present for the proceedings on Saturday.
The celebrity couple were officially married last month in Las Vegas, which Lopez shared with fans in her “On the J Lo” newsletter.
“Love is beautiful. Love is kind. And it turns out love is patient. Twenty years patient,” Lopez wrote last month, signing off as Jennifer Lynn Affleck.
Lopez, 53, and Affleck, 50, famously dated in the early 2000s. They starred together in 2003′s “Gigli” and 2004′s “Jersey Girl” and became engaged but didn’t wed at the time.
Paparazzi has feverishly trailed the couple since they rekindled their romance last year, from the earliest stages of the courtship, to their red carpet debut at last year’s Venice International Film Festival and their recent honeymoon in Paris.
Representatives for the couple did not immediately respond to request for comment Sunday.
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Improved Sigma Commerce features help ecommerce brands streamline backend operations.
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sigma Commerce, a developer of software specially designed for ecommerce, announced that they had upgraded their flagship product, Sigma Commerce 1.0, to Sigma Commerce 1.5.
"Having the ability to manage inventory across multiple warehouses accurately is a key feature for ecommerce retailers with locations across the country," said Cary Samourkachian, President and CEO of Sigma Commerce. "Ecommerce is all about data, and Sigma Commerce 1.5 is a major improvement in reporting analytics giving business owners deep insights into their operations."
Sigma Commerce 1.5 allows each client one Order Management System (OMS) to connect to multiple Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). As a result, client operations can expand geographically with one web-based system to be competitive in the modern-day fulfillment industry.
New features include:
- Seamless management of inventory across many warehouses,
- Modern web-based platform for improved usability and access,
- New scanning technology to improve efficiencies and accuracy,
- Advanced dynamic reporting capabilities,
- Out-of-the-box integrations with all major shopping carts such as Shopify and WooCommerce, and
- Easy and custom API connections to interface with many existing systems.
Beta testing has successfully concluded, and the software is rolling out to clients in the coming months.
"Our goal is to make the implementation process quick and easy for new clients," shared Chris Mangino, Head of Information Technology. "Backend ecommerce operations must yield accurate and reliable data at every step of the process, and that's our focus."
For more information, visit www.SigmaCommerce.com.
Since 1982, Sigma Commerce has been a world-class developer of ERP software for the direct-to-consumer industry. Retail and manufacturing businesses can manage every step by integrating commerce, customer service, and business processes into one powerful software package. This omnichannel order management solution addresses promotional strategies, the customer-facing web store, and the call center.
Sigma Commerce is headquartered in Las Vegas and has an office in Indianapolis. Learn more at www.SigmaCommerce.com.
Contact: Amy Bouchard, APR, Sigma Commerce
(702) 640-5109, GearUp@SigmaCommerce.com
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Whataburger is offering a free treat for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
From May 2 to May 6, the fast-food chain will give teachers free breakfast.
The breakfast deal will be available from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. Teachers must present their school ID.
Whataburger also announced that 30 teachers were nominated to win $1,000 for their school. Those winners will be announced soon.
In addition to the free breakfast, teachers can also get a 25% discount on retail items by using the code WHATATEACHERS22. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/free-whataburger-breakfast-for-teachers/ | 2022-05-02T18:42:12Z |
Kaiser Permanente study showed patients in home-based cardiac rehabilitation had fewer hospitalizations than those in center-based cardiac rehabilitation
PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Patients who participated in in-home cardiac rehabilitation had fewer hospitalizations over 12 months than patients who participated in center-based cardiac rehabilitation, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published August 25, 2022, in JAMA Network Open.
"The remarkable thing we found in this study of more than 2,500 diverse patients was that health advantages of home-based cardiac rehabilitation applied to both patients with low and moderate risk, as well as those with higher risk due to poor health, age, or chronic health conditions," said lead author Chileshe Nkonde-Price, MD, a cardiologist at the Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, a clinician investigator with the Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation, and an assistant professor at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine.
Cardiac rehabilitation in a hospital-based setting is a well-studied, effective way to improve health after cardiac issues such as heart attacks, cardiac surgery, and stable angina. Despite this knowledge, many people don't take advantage of rehabilitation, especially women, members of certain racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with multiple chronic illnesses. Home-based cardiac rehabilitation was developed to increase the diversity of participants by improving accessibility. Kaiser Permanente's 8-week home-based program in Southern California includes weekly nurse calls, education, and unsupervised exercise monitored with a smart watch.
Prior studies have suggested that participation in home-based and center-based cardiac rehabilitation results in similar clinical outcomes in patients with low-to-moderate risk. However, outcomes from demographically diverse populations and patients who had other chronic illnesses and other medical complexities had not been studied.
This study tracked 2,556 patients who participated in cardiac rehabilitation from April 1, 2018, to April 30, 2019. The patients had a mean age of 67 and were about 30% women and 45% nonwhite, and 47% had a combination of health factors that would put them in a medically high-risk category.
In the study, 48.5% of patients participated in home-based cardiac rehabilitation and 51.5% participated in center-based cardiac rehabilitation.
- Patients who participated in home-based cardiac rehabilitation had a 21% less chance of experiencing a hospitalization in the 12 months after cardiac rehab compared to patients who participated in center-based rehabilitation, but similar:
- Patients who participated in home-based cardiac rehabilitation typically lived farther from their nearest available center-based rehabilitation center.
- Patients who participated in home-based cardiac rehabilitation were more likely to complete their program.
Study senior author Tad Funahashi, MD, who is Kaiser Permanente's chief innovation officer for Southern California, led the development of the in-home cardiac rehabilitation program, collaborating with a technology company to develop the app for a customized smart watch.
"The success of this home-based program demonstrates that healthy behaviors begin where patients live, work, and play. Our technology-enabled care solutions in combination with our integrated delivery system can keep track of the patients, almost as though somebody's calling them every day, all the time, to see what's going on," Dr. Funahashi said. "If a patient isn't exercising or is failing to meet other expectations of the program, health care providers can follow up in person or over the phone. Importantly, these care solutions help provide equitable, convenient, and quality care to all patients over challenges they may have with in-person visits."
Doctors or nurses can review data, including step counts and heart rate to check exertion, through a dashboard on Kaiser Permanente's electronic health record system, and adjust the patient's rehabilitation program as needed.
Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America's leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve approximately 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations clinical research, health education, and the support of community health. For more information, go to about.kp.org.
For more information, contact:
Lauren Davitt, Lauren.Davitt@mboothhealth.com, 212-886-2228
Terry Kanakri, Terry.Kanakri@kp.org, 626-405-2652
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Robo advisor and hybrid investment solutions can help give clients control and confidence
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Wealth has expanded its digital investment offerings with Truist Invest, a robo advisor, and Truist Invest Pro, a hybrid investing solution that combines automated investing with access to a team of financial advisors.
"Digital investing solutions are an example of Truist's T3 strategy which combines the client's preferred level of personalized touch and innovative technology to create trust," said Joseph M. Thompson, chief wealth officer at Truist. "Truist Invest and Truist Invest Pro provide simple and secure access to a portfolio that is purpose-built to help an investor achieve their goals and is backed by our investment expertise that can help individuals and families build better lives."
Truist Invest helps a client identify their goals, risk tolerance and existing investments to create a tailored portfolio recommendation. Once an account is opened, clients benefit from a daily portfolio analysis which drives opportunities for automated rebalancing and tax loss harvesting. Clients can also make changes to their preferences on demand to adapt to their changing financial situation and needs.
Truist Invest Pro is a hybrid investment solution that combines the digital capabilities of Truist Invest with advisor-driven advice. With Truist Invest Pro, clients gain unlimited access to a team of financial advisors who can help build a personalized portfolio and provide investment advice.
Truist designers, engineers, innovators and product managers co-created these digital investing experiences in client journey rooms at the Truist Innovation and Technology Center. This cross-functional team leveraged agile ways of working, direct feedback from clients and iterative product design to optimize Truist Invest and Truist Invest Pro prior to their launch earlier this year.
"Investors want digital solutions that are secure, intuitive to use, and able to help meet their needs whether they are a new or experienced investor," said Kacy Howard, senior vice president of digital investing at Truist Wealth. "Truist Invest and Truist Invest Pro can help give clients control and confidence in their portfolio whether they choose a fully digital or hybrid solution to invest in their future."
A Truist Invest or Truist Invest Pro account can be opened online in minutes with as little as $5,000. Clients can access their account details and activity in Truist online banking and the mobile app, and easily contact support teams whenever they need them. Annual fees are 0.50% for Truist Invest and 0.85% for Truist Invest Pro, calculated based on the assets under management with a $90 per account annual minimum.
To learn more about Truist Invest and Truist Invest Pro, potential investors can visit truist.com/investing-retirement/invest-pro.
About Truist Wealth
Truist Wealth delivers holistic wealth management solutions to affluent, high and ultra-high net worth individuals, families and business owners across the U.S. and abroad. Through its specialty wealth practice, Truist Wealth provides distinct solutions for individuals and businesses in the medical, legal, sports and entertainment industries, as well as corporate trust, escrow and institutional investment management services to public, private and non-profit organizations. In addition, Sterling Capital Management, a registered investment advisor and wholly owned subsidiary of Truist, provides investment management services to a diverse group of clients. Truist Wealth is part of Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC), a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Learn more at Truist.com/wealth.
Truist Invest and Truist Invest Pro are offered by Truist Advisory Services, Inc., a SEC registered investment adviser (registration does not imply that the SEC or another agency has sponsored, recommended or approved the firm based upon registration) and Truist Investment Services, Inc., an SEC registered broker-dealer, member FINRA SIPC.
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Iran briefly seizes 2 US sea drones in Red Sea amid tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s navy seized two American sea drones in the Red Sea before letting them go Friday as U.S. warships neared, officials said, in the latest maritime incident involving the Navy’s new drone fleet in the Mideast.
Iranian state television aired footage it said came from the deck of the Iranian navy’s Jamaran destroyer, where lifejacket-wearing sailors examined two Saildrone Explorers. They tossed one overboard as another warship could be seen in the distance.
Iran has no coastline along the Red Sea, a crucial international waterway lying between the Arabian Peninsula and northeastern Africa.
State TV said the Iranian navy found “several unmanned spying vessels abandoned in the international maritime routes” on Thursday.
“After two warnings to an American destroyer to prevent possible incidents, Jamaran seized the two vessels,” state TV said. “After securing the international shipping waterway, the Naval Squadron No. 84 released the vessels in a safe area.”
It added: “The U.S Navy was warned to avoid repeating similar incidents in future.”
The U.S. Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet identified the seized drones as Saildrone Explorers. Those drones are commercially available and used by a variety of clients, including scientists, to monitor open waters.
“The unmanned surface vessels were unarmed and taking unclassified photos of the surrounding environment while loitering in an assigned patrol area at least 4 nautical miles from the nearest maritime traffic lane,” the 5th Fleet said.
“The vessels posed no risk to naval traffic and had been operating in the general vicinity of the Southern Red Sea for more than 200 consecutive days without incident.”
The Navy’s guided-missile destroyers USS Nitze and USS Delbert D. Black responded to the seizure at 2 p.m. Thursday and each deployed MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters, the 5th Fleet said. Iran ultimately released the drones at 8 a.m. Friday.
Initially, the Iranian sailors tried to cover the drones with tarps and deny they had them, a U.S. official said. Cameras on the drones also went missing during the incident, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss unpublicized details about the seizure.
This marks the second such incident in recent days as negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers hang in the balance.
The earlier incident that began Monday night involved Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, not its regular navy, and occurred in the Persian Gulf. The Guard towed a Saildrone Explorer before releasing it as an American warship trailed it. Iran had criticized the U.S. Navy for releasing a “Hollywood” video of the incident, only to do the same Friday in the Red Sea incident.
The 5th Fleet launched its unmanned Task Force 59 last year. Drones used by the Navy include ultra-endurance aerial surveillance drones, surface ships like the Sea Hawk and the Sea Hunter and smaller underwater drones that resemble torpedoes.
The 5th Fleet’s area of responsibility includes the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of all oil passes. It also stretches as far as the Red Sea reaches near the Suez Canal, the waterway in Egypt leading to the Mediterranean, and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off Yemen.
The region has seen a series of maritime attacks in recent years.
Off Yemen in the Red Sea, bomb-laden drone boats and mines set adrift by Yemen’s Houthi rebels have damaged vessels amid that country’s yearslong war. Near the United Arab Emirates and the Strait of Hormuz, oil tankers have been seized by Iranian forces. Others have been attacked in incidents the Navy blames on Iran.
Those attacks came about a year after then-President Donald Trump’s 2018 decision to unilaterally withdraw from Iran’s nuclear deal, in which sanctions on Tehran were lifted in exchange for it drastically limiting its enrichment of uranium.
Negotiations to revive the accord now hang in the balance. The U.S. cast doubt Friday on Iran’s latest written response over the talks.
Iran now enriches uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels as officials openly suggest Tehran could build a nuclear bomb if it wishes to. Iran has maintained its program is peaceful, though Western nations and international inspectors say Tehran had a military nuclear program up until 2003.
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Associated Press journalist Mehdi Fattahi in Tehran, Iran, contributed to this report.
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NEW YORK, July 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Apyx Medical Corporation (NASDAQ: APYX) between May 12, 2021 and March 11, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 5, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Apyx securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Apyx class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6835 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 5, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) a significant number of Apyx's Advanced Energy products were used for off-label indications; (2) such off-label uses led to an increase in the number of medical device reports filed by Apyx reporting serious adverse events; (3) as a result, Apyx was reasonably likely to incur regulatory scrutiny; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Apyx's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Apyx's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Apyx class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6835 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for FMTX, JZ, OKTA, FWONK, and LUNC.
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NEW YORK, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:MP) will replace Sanderson Farms Inc. (NASD:SAFM) in the S&P MidCap 400 effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, July 27. Cargill and Continental Grain acquired Sanderson Farms in a deal that closed today.
Following is a summary of the change that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:
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NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SWZ), a non-diversified registered closed-end investment company (the "Fund"), announced today a quarterly distribution of $0.1665 per share of the Fund's common stock pursuant to Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"). The distribution is subject to the following record, ex-dividend and payment dates:
Record Date: June 21, 2022
Ex-Dividend Date: June 17, 2022
Payment Date: June 30, 2022
Pursuant to the Plan, the Fund's Board of Directors has approved the quarterly distribution of a fixed amount of $0.1665 per share of the Fund's common stock. The primary purpose of the Plan is to provide the Fund's stockholders with a more consistent, but not guaranteed, fixed minimum rate of distribution on a regular, quarterly basis. The Plan also may have the effect of narrowing the discount to net asset value per share at which the Fund's shares trade.
Distributions under the Plan may consist of net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains, net realized long-term capital gains and, to the extent necessary, return of capital (or other capital sources). With each distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income, the Fund will issue a notice to stockholders and an accompanying press release that will provide detailed information regarding the amount and composition of the distribution, as well as certain other related information. The Fund expects to issue any such notice and press release on or about the distribution payment date.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in each notice will be estimated, are likely to change over time and are not provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during its full fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send each stockholder a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell stockholders how to report distributions for federal income tax purposes.
The current distribution amount of $0.1665 per share of the Fund's common stock equates to an annualized distribution rate of 6.00% based on the Fund's net asset value per share, or NAV, as of October 31, 2021. The annualized rate is expected to change over time as the Fund's NAV varies. The Board will review periodically the terms of the Plan, including at least annually, to determine whether to adjust the amount or the calculation of the distribution rate, which may be affected by numerous factors, including changes in realized and projected market returns, Fund performance and other factors. The Board may amend the terms of the Plan or terminate the Plan at any time without prior notice to the Fund's stockholders. The amendment or termination of the Plan could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares of common stock.
Unless a stockholder has otherwise elected, distributions declared pursuant to the Plan will be reinvested automatically in shares of the Fund's common stock as provided in the Fund's automatic dividend reinvestment plan.
The Fund (www.swzfund.com) is a non-diversified, closed-end investment company seeking long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity and equity-linked securities of Swiss companies. Its shares are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "SWZ." The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing generally in Swiss equity and equity-linked securities that are traded on a Swiss stock exchange, traded at the pre-bourse level of one or more Swiss stock exchanges, traded through a market maker or traded over the counter in Switzerland. The Fund also may invest in Swiss equity and equity-linked securities of Swiss companies that are traded on other major European stock exchanges.
Closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continuously offered. Typically, shares of closed-end funds are sold in the open market through a stock exchange. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount to net asset value. The price of the Fund's shares is determined by a number of factors, several of which are beyond the control of the Fund. Therefore, the Fund cannot predict whether its shares will trade at, below or above net asset value.
The Fund is managed by Schroder Investment Management North America Inc.
Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. and Schroder Investment Management North America Limited, investment advisors registered with the U.S. SEC, are units of Schroders plc (SDR.L), a global asset management company with approximately $990.9 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2021. Schroder's clients include major financial institutions including banks and insurance companies, as well as local and public authorities, public and private pension funds, endowments and foundations, intermediaries and advisors, as well as high net worth individuals and retail investors. The firm has built one of the largest networks of offices of any dedicated asset management company with more than 500 portfolio managers and analysts covering the world's investment markets, offering a comprehensive range of products and services.
Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. provides asset management products and services to clients in the U.S. and Canada. Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Schroders plc, a U.K. public company with shares listed on the London Stock Exchange.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the Fund's shares in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the laws of such state or jurisdiction.
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SEOUL, South Korea, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NEW ID announced on April 10, 2022 that the company has completed the development of its AI-based Post Production that opens the door for more content to be enjoyed on global OTT platforms.
- Under an exclusive partnership, NEW ID uses SK Telecom (SKT)'s AI technology to detect and remove subtitles, music, and other embedded graphics to meet the content distribution standards of global platforms.
- NEW ID provides an all-in-one post production solution necessary for content localization, including specialized AI solution, translation and subtitle generation.
NEW ID, digital content & media platform business subsidiary of Next Entertainment World (NEW), commercializes SKT's AI-based Post Production (AIPP) technology. NEW ID signed an exclusive contract with SKT to commercialize its AI-based post production technology used to remove subtitles, TV rating labels, music, and completed the development of an automated AIPP platform.
The biggest obstacle to exportation of Korean entertainment content is not only the language but also music copyright issues when finalized content is distributed globally. From removing copyright music, burned-in Korean subtitles, TV rating labels, and to PPL images, it is important for global OTT services to remove subtitles including speech captions used in entertainment content and Korean subtitles that are increasing in number due to frequent use of English in Korean dramas. As global OTT platforms show more interest in Korean content, media localization enables both the globalization and localization of Korean content, which is also growing in high demand.
NEW ID focuses on commercializing SKT's original technology in removing subtitles, removing graphics such as logo, recognizing and removing audio sources without losing voice. Also, NEW ID will collaborate with SKT to enhance the quality and efficiency of global localization process with its video remastering technology '5GX Supernova' and subtitles auto-generation technology. NEW ID will use SKT's AI-based technology to eliminate obstacles impeding broadcasting K-content on global streaming platforms and widen global distribution channels.
SKT Global Media Support Manager Hyuk Kim said "I look forward to seeing Korean entertainment content push the Korean Wave to greater heights in the media content industry with the help of AIPP solutions that solve difficulties in exportation due to Korean subtitles and unlicensed music. We will continue to develop media localization technology that makes it easier to export K-content." NEW ID CEO June Park said, "Collaborating with leading content platforms across the world helped us better understand global platforms' service architecture. We are excited to work alongside SK Telecom to enhance viewing experiences for global content fans and strengthen the media post production ecosystem."
NEW ID is the only Korean media company which has launched and is operating premium Asian entertainment channels on more than 20 global streaming platforms including Amazon, Roku, Plex and Tubi. Through AIPP technology, NEW ID has quickly expanded its services in post production by working with broadcast networks to enhance content quality and post production efficiency in order to help their content move worldwide to global OTT platforms.
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NEW YORK (AP) — R. Kelly’s manager was convicted Friday of making a phone threat that gunfire was about to occur at a crowded Manhattan theater preparing to show a documentary about the singer’s sexual abuse of women and girls.
The jury convicted Donnell Russell of threatening physical harm through interstate communication, but it exonerated him on a conspiracy count. Sentencing was set for Nov. 21.
Russell and his attorney declined comment as they left the courthouse.
The December 2018 documentary premiere had a live panel discussion that was to include several women featured in the documentary. The phone threat of someone with a gun prompted an emergency call to police, who ordered an evacuation that forced the premier to be cancelled.
In closing arguments, Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Pomerantz told jurors that evidence of Russell’s guilt was overwhelming.
She said phone records proved that a call to the small theater came from Russell’s Chicago home after he’d spent the day trying to stop Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly” series from being shown. The effort included nine calls to the theater and a threat to sue, the prosecutor said.
She said Russell notified a co-conspirator in the movie theater with a text that the police may be coming to the venue shortly and later asked her to delete the text, although she never did.
The jury rejected the conspiracy charge, saying in a note to Judge Paul G. Gardephe shortly before the verdict was announced that some jurors did not believe there was proof that the alleged co-conspirator was aware of Russell’s plan to threaten violence.
Pomerantz said Russell was motivated by a desire to keep income flowing from the lucrative career of Kelly, a Grammy-winning, multiplatinum-selling songwriter.
Kelly, who was sentenced to 30 years in prison last month, was convicted last year of racketeering and sex trafficking.
Defense attorney Michael Freeman argued in his closing that there was not enough evidence to prove guilt.
“He went and called in a threat to make money from R. Kelly? Where’s the evidence of that?” Freeman asked. “Where’s the evidence? Where’s the proof?”
He predicted prosecutors would continue to mention Kelly’s name in their arguments.
“The case isn’t about R. Kelly,” he said.
In its closing argument, the government played a recording of the call to police made by Adrian Krasniqi, who worked at the 25th Street venue. Krasniqi testified during the one-week trial that a deep-voiced man who sounded “like a thug” warned that “someone had a gun and they were going to shoot up the place.”
Krasniqi said he received the threatening call less than an hour after a man claiming to be part of Kelly’s legal team called and said the documentary was violating Kelly’s copyright to his name and should not be shown. Prosecutors said that call also was made by Russell. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/r-kellys-manager-convicted-of-gunfire-threat-at-theater/ | 2022-07-23T21:20:14Z |
Computer chip and software maker Broadcom will spend about $61 billion to acquire the cloud technology company VMware, one of the biggest deals of the year despite an environment of rising inflation and economic uncertainty.
The proposed deal comes just weeks after billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk offered to spend $44 billion on Twitter and it is second in size this year only to Microsoft’s nearly $70 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the maker of Candy Crush and Call of Duty.
The massive buyouts are occurring at a time of heightened anxiety because of turmoil on the global supply chain, war in Europe and rising prices that have the potential to cool both business and consumer activity.
But that uncertainty has also created opportunities for companies like Broadcom. The tech-heavy Nasdaq has tumbled more than 26% this year. In one day this week, social media companies had about $130 billion in market value erased over rising questions about advertiser spending.
With the perceived value of tech companies on the decline, at least for now, more buyouts could be on the way with targeted companies appearing relatively cheap.
And Broadcom CEO Hock Tan has been among the most aggressive buyers, building out the company with big acquisitions in recent years like Symantec for close to $11 billion in 2019, and CA Technologies for about $19 billion the previous year.
Broadcom wants to establish a stronger foothold in the cloud computing market and VMware’s technology allows large corporations to blend public cloud access with internal company networks. VMware has close relations with every major cloud company and provider, including Amazon, Google and Microsoft.
“VMware’s platform and Broadcom’s infrastructure software solutions address different but important enterprise needs, and the combined company will be able to serve them more effectively and securely,” Tom Krause, president of the Broadcom Software Group, said in a prepared statement Thursday.
The Broadcom Software Group will rebrand and operate as VMware once the transaction closes. The cash-and-stock deal also includes $8 billion of VMware net debt.
Under the proposed offer, VMware shareholders can choose to receive either $142.50 in cash or 0.2520 shares of Broadcom common stock for each VMware share.
VMware is already among the moving parts of the tech sector this year, with Dell Technologies Inc. spinning off its 81% equity stake in company only about 6 months ago. Michael Dell is still VMware’s chairman and he owns 40.2% of the company’s outstanding shares.
“If Broadcom plans to enter the enterprise software market it could be a boon into a new area that it doesn’t have much presence for outside of CA Technologies,” wrote Tracy Woo, senior analyst with Forrester Research. “It could extract some functionality from VMware’s portfolio to pad CA’s product capabilities.”
Dell and Silver Lake, which owns 10% of VMware’s outstanding stock, have signed support agreements to vote in favor of the transaction, as long as VMware’s board continues to recommend the proposed deal.
The transaction includes a “go-shop” provision, so VMware is allowed to actively solicit, receive, evaluate and potentially enter negotiations with parties that offer alternative proposals during a 40-day period.
To help finance the transaction, Broadcom has obtained commitments from a consortium of banks for $32 billion in new, fully committed debt financing.
It’s anticipated that current Broadcom Inc. shareholders will own approximately 88% and current VMware shareholders will own about 12% of the combined company.
The boards of both California companies have approved the deal, which is expected to be completed in Broadcom’s fiscal year 2023. It still needs approval from VMware shareholders.
Shares of Broadcom rose almost 2% at the opening bell, while VMware rose slightly. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/broadcom-to-buy-vmware-for-61-billion-in-big-tech-tie-up/ | 2022-05-26T16:37:23Z |
Five-year network services contract strengthens connectivity and collaboration across the European Space Agency
LONDON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) has been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver network and security services to provide the European Space Agency (ESA)'s international workforce of scientists, engineers and IT specialists with scalable and secure network services enabling them to collaborate seamlessly from anywhere on their space activities.
Through the agreement, DXC will contribute to ESA's work to develop Europe's space capability, helping enable missions that study the Universe, explore our Solar System and orbit Earth, obtaining crucial data that allow us to monitor and mitigate the effects of climate change.
DXC will help transform ESA's terrestrial network environment with the latest software-defined network technology designed to improve network scalability, performance, and security. As a result, ESA's global workforce will collaborate more efficiently with colleagues and international partners on some of the world's leading science and exploration missions. In parallel, the implementation of DXC's Platform X, a new data-driven intelligent automation platform, will enable ESA to achieve a state of silent operations for its network and security systems.
"We are proud to extend our successful, 14-year relationship with ESA," said Chris Halbard, EMEA President, DXC Technology. "This is the ultimate example of 'mission-critical' and how a leading global organization relies on our experts and solutions for research which is literally critical to the future of the world."
Filippo Angelucci, ESA's Chief Information Officer, said: "Ensuring reliable core IT services to our user community has helped us operate without interruptions during the Covid-19 crisis. However, the new normal has also accelerated the pace of change within the Agency and the demand for more advanced and secure infrastructure."
"We expect DXC to work with us to further accelerate our IT transformation toward more flexible and secure platforms to support our user communities in their relentless quest for innovative solutions."
DXC's Global Network Services, including campus and geographical area networks, remote access, network security solutions and services and service management integration via DXC's Platform X, will enable ESA to manage highly complex projects with confidential data to support the next chapter of space exploration and create new markets for space technologies.
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DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world's largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.
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Big Red One Year of Family presents 1st Family Recognitions, renames ‘Bluffs’
FORT RILEY, Kan. (WIBW) - The 1st Infantry Division celebrated the 1st Family Recognition honoring Big Red One family members and families who have shown their continued support.
2022 is the Big Red One Year of Family, a year long campaign to continue to build and strengthen the families within the 1st Infantry Division.
Each quarter additional families and individuals will be recognized for their contributions to the continued success of the Big Red One and its families.
Families within the Big Red One are play an important role in the success of the 1st Infantry Division.
“Strong and resilient military families are the result of beliefs that are strengthened through engaged leadership, through caring for our soldiers, their spouses and their children and it builds their trust.” 1st Infantry Division Brig. Gen. Frank Stanco says.
As part of the celebration, Fort Riley officially named the bluffs near the outdoor chapel, hiking trail and observation point, to the 1st Family Overwatch in honor of 1st Infantry Division families.
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Kat Graham, named the best-dressed stars at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival by Harper's Bazaar.
WILMINGTON, Del. , June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 28, actress Kat Graham made a stunning appearance on the red carpet of the closing ceremony of the 2022 Cannes Film Festival in Jelenew cycling pants and Stéphane Rolland couture. Kat Graham's elegant and independent temperament interprets the Jelenew x Stéphane Rolland cycling pants-haute couture dress, and the mix of Jelenew's "couture" cycling pants and Stéphane Rolland couture adds nobility to her. Kat Graham was named the best-dressed star at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival by Harper's Bazaar.
Jelenew and Stéphane Rolland always need to consider a question when designing red carpet dresses for Kat Graham, how to break the barriers of technical sports and artistic aesthetics and perfectly mix and match sportswear with haute couture fashion. As Stéphane Rolland said, "sportswear is a treasure of ingenuity of technical prowess, and couture makes technical prowess in another kind. If we link the two together, it can only give interesting things."
From the perspective of a master artist, Stéphane Rollan reinterprets contemporary art-Chinese fans with a Strapless dress in black draped chiffon embroidered with "Tuan Shan" fans in silk threads.
Jelenew introduces revolutionary 1+1 model outer padded professional cycling pants just for women
The black cycling leggings worn by Kat Graham are different from ordinary leggings. They are cycling leggings in the 1+1 model outer padded cycling pants specially developed by Jelenew to improve women's cycling health and comfort. Cycling leggings and detachable outer padded cycling shorts are collectively called "1+1 model outer padded cycling pants", just like Lego, can be "assembled freely," remove the outer padded cycling shorts, that is, pants that can be worn on the street, or even pants that can be worn on the red carpet. It is also a pair of haute couture cycling pants with a sense of the vanguard of the female era created by Di Liu, the creative director of Jelenew, who took the "Goddess of Victory" in the Louvre as his muse and took inspiration from the Spanish 17th-century noble knight pants. The trousers introduce the design of high tailoring techniques into the design. Together with the split and patch design, the Jelenew cycling pants fit far beyond that of professional cycling pants on the market, better supporting and wrapping muscles, and eliminating sports fatigue. But also to avoid varicose veins in the calf. It has a stunningly high-end feel, but it is also highly functional and wearable, making women's professional cycling pants a reality on the red carpet.
Wearing cycling pants-haute couture dress, Kat Graham stood on the red carpet like a queen to express her fashion and a powerful aura. Fitted cycling pants outline a perfectly tight curve, and other looks on the red carpet unmatch the sporty vibrancy it brings. Kat's stunning rendition of the cycling pants-haute couture dress amazes photographers off the field.
As one of the few fashion designers in the world to continue the unique Savoir-Faire of French haute couture, why did Stéphane Rolland find Jelenew, an avant-garde cycling brand?
"You know for things to work, there has to be mutual respect and admiration. Jelenew creative director Di and I have known each other for maybe two years, three years, I don't know exactly.And what I like in Jelenew is that there is a real refinement in the work, there is an ergonomics which is perfect, a perfect resistance."Stephane Rolland said.
He used one word to describe his collaborative series with Jelenew - FUTURE: because it is an open door which is precisely a very pretty future, to make a model that is made for sports: elegant, refined and hyper glamorous, even sexy.
It is reported that Jelenew's haute couture cycling pants have been sold on its official website, currently 129 US dollars.
About JELENEW
Jelenew is an American avant-garde cycling brand born for women. It creates the first cycling pants truly made for women in the world. It brings the groundbreaking combination of "Haute Couture and Sportswear" and carefully designs each product with "luxury moulage technique" to provide a more refined sports experience and promote a healthy lifestyle for cyclists to enjoy elegant and stylish suburban cycling.
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Warm and breezy weather persists through the weekend
Fire danger stays elevated
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - April showers have been few and far between so far this year and it’s looking like it is going to stay that way through the end of this month. That is according to National Climatic Prediction Center which is projecting a 30% chance of below average rainfall for the next 8 to 14 days across the area. On average we only see a couple of inches of rain during the last month before we head into our stormy season.
For Friday look for mostly sunny skies with temperatures starting off in the mid 60s with highs warming into the mid to upper 80s and no chance for rain. High pressure will hold on through the weekend with mostly sunny skies at times with only a few fair weather cumulus clouds expected mainly during the afternoon. There will be a very small chance for a stray shower or two later in the afternoon on both Saturday and Sunday.
Monday and Tuesday look for more of the same with generally mostly sunny skies and only a 20% chance for a late day shower or two. It won’t be enough to help the deficit of nearly 5 inches of rainfall for this year thus far.
A weak cold front will move through on Wednesday but don’t look for much of a cool down but a few degrees below average are expected with some lower humidity expected to move in on a north wind.
For boaters look for an east wind at 10-20 knots and seas 2-4 feet with choppy conditions well offshore. A small craft advisory is in effect through Saturday morning.
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE: BRX) ("Brixmor" or the "Company") announced today the release of its fourth annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the Company's strategy to improve the environmental, social, and economic well-being of its stakeholders, as well as measurements, stories, and case studies of Brixmor's progress with respect to related initiatives.
2021 milestones include:
- Formalized the Company's Human Rights and Climate Change policies
- Integrated climate change risk assessments into the due diligence process for acquisitions and reinvestments
- Signed the CEO Action! for Diversity and Inclusion pledge
- Launched an Employee Resource Group to further support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives
- Achieved an average gender pay gap of zero for the second consecutive year
- Served Brixmor's communities and 50 non-profit organizations through 3,400 hours of volunteer service and $232,000 of donations
Notable progress on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals includes:
- Continued progress in support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives introduced in 2020, with an emphasis on inclusive recruitment and early career development; employee engagement, mentorship, and education; and enhanced transparency and accountability through verification of social performance indicators
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 38% compared to the 2018 baseline year, up from a 36% reduction, as of December 31, 2021
- Increased on-site renewable energy systems to a total capacity of 6.7 MW, up from 5.6 MW of capacity, as of December 31, 2021
- Increased availability of electric vehicle charging stations to 11.0% of the Company's portfolio, up from 10.4% of the portfolio, as of December 31, 2021
- Converted 90% of the Company's portfolio to LED lighting, up from 81% of the portfolio, as of December 31, 2021
"Our strong commitment to ESG directly aligns with Brixmor's core values and our mission to be the center of the communities we serve," stated James Taylor, Chief Executive Officer and President. "In addition to our long-standing emphasis on strong corporate governance, we've made substantial progress in the areas of environmental sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through actions small and large, we continue to serve our communities, benefit the environment, and support a culture of inclusion and ownership."
To learn more and read the entire CR report, please visit https://www.brixmor.com/why-brixmor/corporate-responsibility.
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Brixmor (NYSE: BRX) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates a high-quality, national portfolio of open-air shopping centers. Its 380 retail centers comprise approximately 67 million square feet of prime retail space in established trade areas. The Company strives to own and operate shopping centers that reflect Brixmor's vision "to be the center of the communities we serve" and are home to a diverse mix of thriving national, regional and local retailers. Brixmor is a proud real estate partner to over 5,000 retailers including The TJX Companies, The Kroger Co., Publix Super Markets and Ross Stores.
Brixmor announces material information to its investors in SEC filings and press releases and on public conference calls, webcasts and the "Investors" page of its website at https://www.brixmor.com. The Company also uses social media to communicate with its investors and the public, and the information Brixmor posts on social media may be deemed material information. Therefore, Brixmor encourages investors and others interested in the Company to review the information that it posts on its website and on its social media channels.
This press release may contain 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. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to the Company's expectations regarding the performance of its business, its financial results, its liquidity and capital resources and other non-historical statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "outlook," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "projects," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates" or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described under the sections entitled "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release and in the Company's filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no 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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LONDON, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Speakerbus, a leading provider of real-time digital communications for the financial markets, has announced the acquisition of iMarket, a leading provider of trader voice communications services.
This acquisition represents a significant expansion of services for Cadence, Speakerbus' high-performance cloud trading communications platform.
Launched in April 2021, Cadence is a suite of software-based trading communications, compliance and connectivity services with resilient, low-latency performance delivered globally as a service in a private, public or hybrid cloud architecture that can be managed by Speakerbus or clients themselves.
With the addition of iMarket's customer base, Cadence has added hundreds of institutional financial services companies to its on-net community and is now a direct point of connection and collaboration to thousands of market participants worldwide.
Benefits of Cadence include:
- Trader voice delivered as a secure, compliant, high-availability service
- Provider-agnostic, multi-cloud approach to critical communications
- Seamless transition to next-gen SIP connectivity services
- Access to leading on-net voice trading communities
- Works with any trading communications platform
- Simple subscription pricing optimises flexibility and costs
"The acquisition of iMarket immediately expands our Cadence on-net community for the financial trading industry, enabling traders to connect to more markets, more quickly and at lower cost," said Andy Wodhams, CEO of Speakerbus. "Cadence is a platform and carrier-agnostic managed service for clients who no longer want to build and run trading communications networks themselves."
Cadence enables customers to migrate their voice trading connectivity services at their own pace and offers access to the broadest community of legacy and next-generation platforms and services.
"iMarket has developed an exceptional reputation for providing high-quality connectivity and personalised service to our customers in the financial community for twenty years. We believe that as the market transitions to digital services and hybrid work models, the combination of the iMarket community and Cadence platform allows our customers to rethink their trading communications and do it in a way that suits their business and with their preferred partners," said Dennis Costello, President and CEO of iMarket.
The Cadence cloud platform is already interconnected with the iMarket on-net community and is available globally, offering an array of options to suit client cloud architecture, connectivity, trading platform preferences.
About Speakerbus
The Speakerbus Group is a leading provider of critical voice solutions that power the financial and command & control markets. Our portfolio of collaboration, connectivity and compliance solutions helps organisations gather information, gain insight, make decisions and build relationships. For over 35 years, Speakerbus has been recognised for having a customer-first approach, striving to provide consistently excellent and personalised service. For more information, visit www.speakerbus.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter (@speakerbus).
About iMarket
iMarket Communications, Inc. provides quality, high-performance telecom services built around the unique needs of the global financial community. iMarket's leading-edge trader voice solutions offer the power and flexibility needed to streamline critical communications, connect to clients and ensure business continuity. A cost-effective way to manage fast-paced business requirements, iMarket's Trader Voice products make it easy to manage regulatory requirements while communicating with the speed and flexibility required by the evolving financial industry. For more information please visit www.imarketcommunications.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
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Anne Heche laid to rest at historic Hollywood cemetery
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Anne Heche has been laid to rest at a storied Los Angeles cemetery alongside many Hollywood luminaries, her family said Tuesday.
Heche was cremated and her ashes were placed in a mausoleum at Hollywood Forever Cemetery nearly two weeks after she was declared dead at a hospital from injuries suffered in a fiery car crash.
In a statement to The Associated Press, Heche’s son Homer Laffoon said he and her other son Atlas Tupper “are convinced our Mom would love the site we have chosen for her; it’s beautiful, serene and she will be among her Hollywood peers.”
The cemetery has in recent years become a cultural hub for film screenings, musical performances and festivals.
Laffoon went to see the band My Morning Jacket there after his mother’s death, with tickets bought before she died. He loved the vibrancy of the location, and took it as a sign that her grave should be there.
“Hollywood Forever is a living place,” Laffoon’s statement said.
A small private memorial will be held once Heche’s headstone is etched.
“She was our Mom, but the kindness and the outpouring of the past few days reminded us that she also belongs to her fans, to the entertainment community, and now, to the ages,” the statement said.
Founded in 1899 and located near the Paramount Pictures lot, the cemetery is home to the graves and tombs of actors including Judy Garland and Douglas Fairbanks, and of musicians including Chris Cornell and Johnny Ramone.
Heche’s spot in the mausoleum in the cemetery’s Garden of Legends is near that of Mickey Rooney, and faces a lake where Burt Reynolds’ remains were recently relocated.
Heche, 53, was among the biggest film stars of the late 1990s, starring opposite actors including Johnny Depp and Harrison Ford, and had worked consistently in movies and television for more than three decades. But personal turmoil, which she described in a memoir and interviews, often followed her.
On Aug. 5, her car jumped a curb and smashed into a West Los Angeles home. Both the car and the home burst into flames. She was declared brain dead on Aug. 11, and was kept alive on life support for three more days so her organs could be donated.
Her death was ruled an accident, and the cause were inhalation injuries and burns, according to the Los Angeles County coroner.
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(WXIN) — After a short-lived return earlier this year, Taco Bell is relaunching the Mexican Pizza permanently.
The coveted item will be available to order starting Thursday, though Taco Bell Rewards app users will be able to enjoy the fan-favorite a few days earlier on Tuesday.
Some fans of the taco chain’s tribute to pizza may be reluctant to celebrate the good news since the Mexican Pizza’s return in April lasted a little more than one month before selling out across the country.
But if you take the word of Taco Bell’s top exec, the return is permanent (for real this time).
“It’s going to be relaunched mid-September and it’s going to be a permanent item,” CEO Mark King told Fortune in July.
In the dark Mexican Pizza-less times that followed the item’s month-long return, Taco Bell claimed the April relaunch was only supposed to last for six months.
Reiterating plans to keep the Mexican Pizza this time, King said he has never received more negative feedback than he had since the removal of the popular menu item.
The Mexican Pizza was first taken off the menu in 2020. The company said the move was to streamline operations during the pandemic since the item is one of the more time-consuming things for employees to make.
Many fans were crushed at the removal, with more than 170,000 signing a Change.org petition calling for the Mexican Pizza’s return.
‘Mexican Pizza: The Musical’
The return of the Mexican Pizza on Thursday will coincide with the long-awaited debut of “Mexican Pizza: The Musical” starring Dolly Parton and Doja Cat.
The musical was written by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, creators of the “Unofficial Bridgerton Musical.”
“Mexican Pizza: The Musical” will premiere on Taco Bell’s TikTok on Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. (ET). | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/taco-bell-brings-mexican-pizza-back-this-week-supposedly-for-good-this-time/ | 2022-09-13T15:29:36Z |
Idaho intends to seek the death penalty for Lori Vallow, who is charged with the murder of her two children, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, the state said in a notice filed in court Monday.
The state will seek the death penalty if Vallow is convicted of any of the counts of first-degree murder and/or any of the counts of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, the notice said.
Vallow's attorney entered a not guilty plea to all charges against her at an April 19 arraignment.
The children's disappearance became national news after Vallow and Chad Daybell fled Idaho following police questioning about Tylee's and JJ's whereabouts and about the recent death of Daybell's first wife, Tammy.
Vallow married Daybell two months after her children disappeared in September 2019, and a few weeks after Tammy's death.
In June 2020, law enforcement officials found the remains of the children on Daybell's property in Fremont County, Idaho. The two were indicted on murder charges in May 2021.
At the time, Daybell pleaded not guilty to the charges, and Vallow was declared "not competent to proceed" after a court-ordered psychological evaluation.
On April 11, Judge Steven W. Boyce ruled that Vallow was "restored to competency and is fit to proceed," he said in his order.
Daybell and Vallow also each face charges related to the deaths of their former spouses.
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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — President Joe Biden met Friday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the man he once pledged to shun for human rights violations, and shared a cordial fist bump as he tried to reset an important diplomatic relationship, bolster Mideast security and increase the global flow of oil.
It was the first encounter for the two leaders, and their chummy gesture was swiftly criticized. But Biden insisted that he did not shy away from pressing the crown prince on the kingdom’s abuses, particularly the 2018 murder of the U.S.-based writer Jamal Khashoggi, which U.S. intelligence believes was approved by the heir to the throne.
“I said, very straightforwardly, for an American president to be silent on an issue of human rights is inconsistent with who we are and who I am,” Biden said after the meeting. “I’ll always stand up for our values.”
Biden said Prince Mohammed claimed that he was “not personally responsible” for the death of Khashoggi, who wrote for The Washington Post. “I indicated I thought he was,” the president said he replied.
Though he brushed off any focus on the fist bump, it was described as “shameful” by Fred Ryan, the Post’s publisher.
“It projected a level of intimacy and comfort that delivers to MBS the unwarranted redemption he has been desperately seeking,” Ryan said, referring to the crown prince by his initials.
Biden had long refused to speak to Prince Mohammed. But concerns about human rights have been somewhat eclipsed by other challenges, including Iran’s nuclear ambitions and rising gas prices in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
At the same time, Saudi Arabia wants to strengthen its security relationship with the United States and secure investments to transform its economy into one less reliant on pumping oil.
For now, it appears the two leaders are taking incremental steps together. Biden announced that U.S. peacekeepers would leave the Red Sea island of Tiran by the end of the year, paving the way for Saudi Arabia to develop tourist attractions there.
Because of a complex diplomatic arrangement governing control of the strategically located island, America’s departure required Israel’s assent, and the deal was the latest reflection of warmer relations between the Israelis and Saudis.
The agreement followed an earlier announcement that the Saudis were ending strict limits on Israeli commercial flights over their territory.
Biden also said progress was being made on extending a cease-fire in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia had been battling Iran-backed militants for years, leading to a humanitarian crisis.
The United States played down expectations for any immediate increases in Saudi oil production, which could help alleviate high gas prices that are politically damaging to Biden back home. But after his meeting with the crown prince, Biden hinted that relief could be on the way, although “you won’t see that for another couple of weeks.”
The current OPEC+ agreement expires in September, opening the door to potentially higher production after that, although questions remain about how much excess capacity the Saudis have.
Biden’s nearly three hours at the royal palace were widely seen as a diplomatic victory for Prince Mohammed, who has tried to rehabilitate his image, draw investments to the kingdom for his reform plans and bolster the kingdom’s security relationship with the U.S.
The Saudis carefully controlled the visit, even trying to bar Post reporters from a briefing with government officials before relenting.
They also released a steady stream of photos and videos from private meetings that journalists were barred from attending. Biden was shown shaking hands with King Salman, the 86-year-old monarch who suffers from poor health, including two hospitalizations this year, while the crown prince looked on.
Afterward, reporters were only briefly allowed into a meeting that Biden and the crown prince held with their advisers. The two men sat across from each other, an arrangement that burnished the perception that they are counterparts. It’s an image that the crown prince has been eager to foster as he solidifies his path to the throne after sidelining, detaining and seizing the assets of royal rivals and critics.
Prince Mohammed’s rise to power has ushered with it a new era for the kingdom, one in which Saudi Arabia is more assertive on the world stage as it expands its relations with Russia and China. In addition, budding ties with Israel are not only underpinned by shared enmity with Iran, but also a possible hedge against the perception that the U.S. has increasingly disengaged from the region.
Biden has spent his first trip to the Middle East since taking office trying to convince people otherwise.
During an earlier stop in Israel, he said he was going to Saudi Arabia to “promote U.S. interests in a way that I think we have an opportunity to reassert what I think we made a mistake of walking away from: our influence in the Middle East.”
On Saturday, he’ll participate in a gathering of leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — before returning to Washington. The leaders of Mideast neighbors Egypt, Iraq and Jordan are also to attend, and Biden’s national security adviser said Biden would make a “major statement” on his vision for the Middle East.
The Saudi visit is one of the most delicate that Biden has faced on the international stage.
Any success in soothing relations could pay diplomatic dividends as the president seeks to ensure stability in the region. But it has also opened Biden, already floundering in public opinion polls at home, to deeper criticism that he is backtracking on his pledges to put human rights at the center of foreign policy. During his campaign for president, he had vowed to treat Saudi Arabia as a “pariah.”
“If we ever needed a visual reminder of the continuing grip oil-rich autocrats have on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, we got it today,” tweeted Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. “One fist bump is worth a thousand words.”
Khashoggi’s fiancee, Hatice Cengiz, said that, with the visit to Saudi Arabia, Biden was backing down on human rights.
She told The Associated Press in an interview Thursday, “It’s heartbreaking and disappointing. And Biden will lose his moral authority by putting oil and expediency over principles and values.”
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. ("17 E&T" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: YQ). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether 17 E&T and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On or around December 4, 2020, 17 E&T conducted its initial public offering, selling 27.4 million American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") priced at $10.50 per ADS. Then, on June 10, 2022, 17 E&T announced its first quarter financial results, reporting a net loss of $3.9 million alongside a nearly 50% fall in revenue from the prior year to $36.82 million.
On this news, 17 E&T's stock price fell $1.65 per share, or 21.31%, to close at $2.40 per share on June 10, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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New funding and executive leadership team to accelerate product innovation and investment into the open source community
SAN FRANCISCO , July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dgraph, the company behind the most popular open source Graph database, announced a $6 million seed re-financing round led by Venrock and Uncorrelated Ventures, with participation from Abstract Ventures, HackVC, SaxeCap, and Liquid2 Ventures. World-class executives also joined the round, including DJ Patil, former US Chief Data Scientist; Michael Callahan, founder of Awake Security; Ry Walker, founder of Astronomer; Ganesh Srinivasan, Chief Product Officer at Confluent; Chris Riccomini; and JP Patil, Head of Data at Included Health.
Dgraph's founders deeply understood distributed systems and building graph systems at scale, and saw the need to build a better graph database platform that could serve as an entire application backend. By bringing the backend into a single place and the database and service layer into a single solution, developers can use Dgraph as their backend rather than just their database.
Since its initial open source release in 2016, Dgraph has become the most popular open source Graph database on GitHub and the youngest company to be named in Forrester's Graph Data Platform landscape.
New executive team to lead product innovations and growth
Database industry veteran Akon Dey, Ph.D., recently joined as CEO bringing over two decades of experience in the database, data stream, and enterprise data systems space, including Yahoo! Inc. and Visa.
Under Dey's leadership, Dgraph will use the new funds to accelerate building go-to-market teams and initiatives to support a growing customer base, in addition to investments in product development for new use cases and applications. The team is also focused on a renewed stewardship to the Dgraph community and will introduce a new set of features to the open source project.
"Dgraph users love the horizontal scalability, high performance, flexible data model and ease of use," said Dey. "With our cloud offering we can ensure companies at any stage are able to quickly, reliably and cost effectively bring their applications to market. In addition, the Dgraph community has been a vibrant and significant contributor to the advancement and success of Dgraph. We are committed to supporting the community and looking forward to the continued collaboration".
Joining Dey on the executive team is Gajanan Chinchwadkar, Ph.D., as Chief Technology Officer, an industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience at AWS, Marklogic and Sybase in distributed database systems, multi-modal query engines and query optimization.
"What excites me about Dgraph is that GraphQL is a widely accepted language by application developers and DQL is also highly sought after by Dgraph users," said Chinchwadkar. "With our expertise in building query and search engines for a variety of data models, we will be able to build an even more performant and feature-rich query engine for Dgraph to satisfy the growing needs of modern applications."
The era of the new cloud database
According to Gartner, cloud databases now represent half of the $80B database market, growing 22% CAGR. Dgraph offers customers a general-purpose distributed cloud database that supports graph-oriented use cases and a broad set of applications. Dgraph was written in Go and is available as an Apache 2.0 licensed community edition and an enterprise offering with additional enterprise-ready capabilities.
"The rapid growth in enterprise data has led to new scale and performance needs. As a result, new database engines are emerging to meet new demands of availability, horizontal scale, and latency," said Venrock Partner Ethan Batraski. "Dgraph's approach offers a cloud native, distributed architecture to building applications at scale, with a significantly more flexible and simplified approach to managing schemas, tables, and APIs, becoming the new default choice for application engineers."
"Most graph databases today are not truly distributed: they run fine on a couple of nodes but rely on a variety of architectural hacks to run on larger numbers of nodes, and thus aren't truly scalable," said Salil Deshpande, General Partner at Uncorrelated. "There are horizontally scalable NoSQL databases with graph overlays that are not built ground-up to be graph databases, so graph-like queries did not perform well; or there are databases that are indeed graph databases but are not architected to be horizontally scalable."
Customer Quotes
"We started our Dgraph journey back in 2018 to build our event-driven microservices application by using Dgraph as our main account related database," said John Zhou, Senior Engineering Manager, Lifeline (formerly Philips Lifeline). "The overall performance of Dgraph is amazing, and their support team is really hands-on and ready to support us at any time."
"At Knights Analytics, we selected Dgraph primarily due to its focus on the fundamental technical challenges of latency, horizontal scalability, and strong consistency guarantees," said Alex Ridden, Cofounder, Knights Analytics. "Native GraphQL support has proven to be a powerful feature, allowing us to build integrations and visualizations of graph data in short timeframes. Dgraph has been a great database option for our platform, allowing us to develop functionality which would have been significantly more challenging or impossible with other databases."
About Dgraph
Dgraph is the graph database company, an open source, general purpose, distributed graph database powering high performance applications and operational needs. The only GraphQL-native graph database, Dgraph underpins the digital transformation of terabytes of data for businesses that depend on complex data structures. A vibrant open source community downloads Dgraph over 10 million+ docker-hub pulls; Dgraph is the #1 graph database on GitHub with over 18,000 stars. Dgraph's customers include companies from Fortune 500 companies as well as rapid-growth startups. Dgraph is headquartered in California's Silicon Valley. For more information, visit http://dgraph.io/, and follow Dgraph on LinkedIn, Twitter, and GitHub.
About Uncorrelated
Uncorrelated Ventures was founded in 2020 by Salil Deshpande with Bain's backing to focus on infrastructure software, both traditional and decentralized. Over 17 years Salil invested $500M+ into 50+ companies, usually super early, including traditional infrastructure such as Redis, DataStax, MuleSoft, DynaTrace, Quantum Metric, Sysdig, Buddy Media, SpringSource, Astranis, Astronomer, Pipe, Dropcam, Tealium, Sonatype, Frame, and Upgrade, and decentralized infrastructure such as Compound, Maker, Cosmos, CoinDCX, Helium and Crusoe Energy. Salil was on the inaugural Forbes Midas Seed List of 25 best-performing seed investors in 2022, the Business Insider Seed 100 List of all-time best-performing seed investors in 2021 and 2022, and the Forbes Midas List of 100 best-performing venture investors worldwide from 2013 through 2019 and then again in 2022.
About Venrock
Originally established as the venture capital arm of the Rockefeller family in 1969, Venrock partners with entrepreneurs to build some of the world's most disruptive, successful companies. With a primary focus on technology and healthcare, portfolio companies have included 10X Genomics, Apple Computer, AveXis, Check Point Software, CloudFlare, Dollar Shave Club, Gilead Sciences, Idec Pharma, Illumina, Intel, Millennium Pharma and Nest. For more information, please visit Venrock's website at www.venrock.com and follow the firm on Twitter at @venrock
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LAVAL, QC, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche-Tard" or the "Corporation") (TSX: ATD) will release its financial results for its first quarter of its fiscal year 2023 on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, after the closing of the TSX. Couche‑Tard will hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 31st, 2022, at 8:00 A.M. (EDT) to present its financial results for its first quarter of its fiscal year 2023. As such, Brian Hannasch, President and Chief Executive Officer, as well as Claude Tessier, Chief Financial Officer, will be the speakers and will answer questions from analysts asked live during the conference call.
Financial analysts, investors, media and any individuals interested in listening to the webcast on Couche-Tard's results, which will take place online on Wednesday, August 31st, 2022, at 8:00 A.M. (EDT), can do so by either accessing the Corporation's website at https://corpo.couche-tard.com/en/ and by clicking on the "Investors/Events presentations" section, or by dialing 1‑888‑390-0549 or the international number 1‑416-764-8682, followed by the access code 35419650#.
Rebroadcast: For individuals who will not be able to listen to the live webcast, a recording of the webcast will be available on the Corporation's website for a period of 90 days.
Couche-Tard is a global leader in convenience and fuel retail, operating in 24 countries and territories, with more than 14,000 stores, of which approximately 10,700 offer road transportation fuel. With its well-known Couche-Tard and Circle K banners, it is one of the largest independent convenience store operators in the United States and it is a leader in the convenience store industry and road transportation fuel retail in Canada, Scandinavia, the Baltics, as well as in Ireland. It also has an important presence in Poland and Hong Kong SAR. Approximately 122,000 people are employed throughout its network.
For more information on Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. or to consult its annual Consolidated Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis, please visit: https://corpo.couche-tard.com.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) announces the opening of a new location for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of North Alabama, an 85-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The new hospital is located at 1490 Hwy 72 East in Huntsville and will replace the hospital previously located at 107 Governors Drive SW. The hospital serves patients recovering from debilitating illnesses and injuries including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions.
In addition to 24-hour nursing care, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of North Alabama offers physical, occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and quality of life. Care is provided by highly specialized nurses, therapists and physicians. The hospital features all private patient rooms, a spacious therapy gym, an in-house pharmacy, a six-chair dialysis suite, courtyard, dining room and dayroom areas. Patients will receive a minimum of three hours per day of therapy for five days each week, access to advanced technologies and frequent visits by a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician during their stay.
"The hospital has been serving the Huntsville community and beyond for 35 years, and we are excited to welcome our patients into this wonderful new location to help them recover and find the confidence to move past their illness or injury and back to a more independent life," said Doug Beverly, CEO of Encompass Health of North Alabama. "With this state-of-the-art hospital and the talented team in it, we will be able to care for even more individuals in Huntsville and the surrounding areas."
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of North Alabama has achieved Disease-Specific Care Certification from The Joint Commission for four of its rehabilitation programs, including stroke, hip fracture, amputee, and brain injury rehabilitation. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. The Joint Commission's hospital standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The standards are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help hospitals measure, assess and improve performance.
For more information about the hospital's services, visit encompasshealth.com/huntsvillerehab.
About Encompass Health
As a national leader in integrated healthcare services, Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) offers both facility–based and home–based patient care through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies and hospice agencies. With a national footprint that includes 147 hospitals, 251 home health locations, and 96 hospice locations in 42 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high–quality, cost-effective integrated healthcare. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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Machete stolen from vehicle, moped taken in Manhattan
Published: Aug. 3, 2022 at 9:20 AM CDT|Updated: 19 minutes ago
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A machete was stolen from a man’s vehicle in Manhattan as the thief made off with his moped as well.
The Riley County Police Department activity report indicates that around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2, officers were called to the 2200 block of Northview Dr. in Manhattan with reports of a burglary and theft.
When officers arrived, they said a 32-year-old man reported his moped was stolen after his car was broken into and a machete was taken from the inside, costing him about $600.
Anyone with information about the crime should contact RCPD at 785-537-2112 or the Manhattan Riley Co. Crime Stoppers at 785-539-7777.
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Nonprofit health plan ranked 66th in national list with nearly 90% of employees reporting the company as a great place to work
OAKLAND, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place to Work® and Fortune today announced Blue Shield of California as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2022. This is the nonprofit health plan's first recognition on this prestigious list, ranking 66th.
To be considered for the recognition, companies already have to be named a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organization. Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture, determines the top 100 companies using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback. For this year's list, 88% of Blue Shield of California's employees said the company is a great place to work, which is 31 points higher than the average U.S. company.
"Creating a healthcare system that is worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable starts with our people and making this a great place to do meaningful work," said Paul Markovich, President & CEO of Blue Shield of California. "Every day, we strive to develop leaders at all levels and create an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. We are honored that our efforts are being recognized by Fortune and Great Place to Work."
This year's survey focused on overall employee experience as well as company response to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the largest public health crisis in American history, Blue Shield stepped up to lead and protect the health and safety of all Californians, starting with its own employees. The company developed policies to support working families and caregivers, including flexible work hours and personalized schedules around family needs. Blue Shield also created a caregiver reimbursement program to provide additional financial support to employees managing the burden of in-home care of their loved ones. Today, many of the pandemic-related policies have become permanent, ensuring that employees have personal and mental health support.
Great Place to Work is the only company culture award in America that selects winners based on how fairly employees are treated. Companies are assessed on how well they create a great employee experience that is inclusive of race, gender, age, disability status, or any aspect of an employee or their role within the organization.
"Best Companies' leadership has never been more necessary," said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. "As workers struggle with the Great Resignation, burnout, and COVID-19 disruptions, these exceptional companies offer workplace experiences as strong as prior to the pandemic. These companies get that 'place' is wherever their employees are sitting or standing, and they are committed to making that place equitable, safe, and productive. Their commitment to genuinely care for their people through trust, inclusion, purpose and meaningful flexibility for life circumstances goes beyond surface-level perks and is a model for the market to follow."
The full list of Blue Shield of California's previous achievements can be found here.
About Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California strives to create a healthcare system worthy of its family and friends that is sustainably affordable. Blue Shield of California is a tax paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Shield Association with over 4.5 million members, over 7,500 employees and more than $21 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid, and Medicare healthcare service plans in California. The company has contributed more than $192 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation in the last five years to have an impact on California communities.
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Cracker Jack adds a new face to its roster
(Gray News) – As one of baseball’s most iconic snacks, Cracker Jack is adding a new face to its roster – Cracker Jill.
“We’ve been so inspired by how girls and women are changing the face of the game, so in this spirit, we introduce Cracker Jill to show girls that they’re represented even in our most iconic snacks,” said Tina Mahal, vice president, marketing at Frito-Lay North America.
Cracker Jill is represented in five different ways on a series of special-edition bags that will be sold in baseball parks across the country.
The intention is for Jill to continue to join Sailor Jack as a member of the team and part of the brand moving forward.
Frito-Lay also collaborated with award-winning artist Normani to put a new spin on the old classic, “Take Me out the Ballgame,” encouraging females in sports.
“As a young girl, I remember being inspired by athletes and artists who looked like me,” said Normani. “They made me believe that I could also achieve greatness as I watched them break barriers for women.”
Cracker Jack is donating $200,000 to the Women’s Sports Foundation and will send a Cracker Jill back to fans who donate at least $5 to the national non-profit, while supplies last.
“Our Foundation is an ally, advocate and catalyst to help unlock the possibilities in every girl and woman through the power of sport,” said Danette Leighton, WSF CEO. “Representation matters - it encourages and inspires the next generation. It’s wonderful to see Cracker Jill come to life, emphasizing the power that representation can have by celebrating women who’ve broken barriers.”
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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and creator of the "1619 Project," whose tenure last year was initially denied by the University of North Carolina board of trustees despite a recommendation by the tenure committee, has reached a settlement with the UNC over tenure, according to a statement from the university.
At the time, Nikole Hannah-Jones had been chosen as the Knight Chair in Race and Investigative Journalism at UNC, the university announced.
Despite the recommendation by the tenure committee, her tenure was initially denied by the UNC board of trustees. After protests from alumni, faculty and students, the board changed its decision and offered tenure.
Hannah-Jones rejected the offer from her alma mater, and she accepted a tenured position as the Knight Chair in Race and Journalism at Howard University -- a historically Black university based in Washington, DC.
Hannah-Jones and supporters say politics played a role in the tenure battle. The last two people named to the position at UNC had been granted tenure upon appointment, The New York Times reported.
In a statement Friday, Legal Defense Fund (LDF) President and Director-Counsel Janai S. Nelson told CNN in an email, "Ms. Hannah-Jones is grateful to have this matter behind her, and she looks forward to continuing her professional work committed to using the power of investigative journalism to expose the truth about the manifestations of racism in our society and training the next generation of aspiring journalists to do the same at her academic home of Howard University."
"We believe this settlement will help support the ongoing work towards addressing racial inequity at the university," Nelson added.
The University of North Carolina confirmed the settlement to CNN.
"The steps taken to resolve the lingering potential legal action posed by Ms. Hannah-Jones will hopefully help to close this chapter and give the University the space to focus on moving forward," David Boliek, UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees chair, said.
Associate Vice Chancellor of University Communications Beth Keith called the settlement "an important step forward as Carolina focuses on its future and continues to educate the next generation of leaders."
"As a part of the agreement, the university will accelerate its investment in crucial initiatives in Carolina Next, its strategic plan, to further that ongoing work," Keith added.
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– Data analyses of onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) in adult patients with chronic migraine, cervical dystonia, overactive bladder, spasticity, and pediatric patients with neurogenic detrusor overactivity provide further insights on real-world utilization and long-term use
– Study results on onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX® Cosmetic) in moderate to severe forehead lines, lateral canthal lines, and glabellar lines to be presented
– Company to share advances in aesthetic medicine, including investigational results from a Phase 2b study in patients with masseter muscle hypertrophy
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) and Allergan Aesthetics announced today that more than 30 abstracts, including seven podium presentations, will be presented during the upcoming TOXINS 2022 Conference, July 27-30 in New Orleans. Clinical studies, health economics, preclinical research, and real-world utilization data will highlight onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic) across approved and investigational indications.
"For more than 32 years, we have remained committed to advancing neurotoxin science to better address the unmet needs of patients across a variety of conditions and our work continues," said Mitchell F. Brin, M.D., senior vice president, chief scientific officer, BOTOX® & Neurotoxins, AbbVie. "Our data at TOXINS reinforce not only our leadership in neurotoxin research and development, but also our commitment to provide world-class medical education to help accelerate scientific knowledge and technical skills that can help improve patient outcomes."
At the meeting, researchers will present data on the use of onabotulinumtoxinA in chronic migraine, pediatric neurogenic detrusor overactivity, overactive bladder, cervical dystonia, and spasticity. Notable data will include an analysis from the CD-PROBE study, which evaluated the safety and efficacy of onabotulinumtoxinA in difficult-to-treat cervical dystonia postures: anterocollis and retrocollis.
Additionally, the company will share advances in aesthetic medicine, including new data on onabotulinumtoxinA in moderate to severe forehead lines, lateral canthal lines, and glabellar lines. Investigational results will also be presented from a phase 2b study of onabotulinumtoxinA in patients with masseter muscle hypertrophy.
"Our deep scientific focus continues to drive exciting innovations in aesthetic medicine," said Darin Messina, senior vice president, global head of aesthetics R&D, AbbVie. "We look forward to presenting results from our phase 2 dose-escalation study of onabotulinumtoxinA in masseter muscle prominence, a known area of aesthetic concern for a growing number of patients."
Key abstracts and presentation details for the TOXINS 2022 conference are outlined below.
In addition to posters being displayed at the TOXINS 2022 conference, there will also be a virtual poster hall on the International Neurotoxin Association website here where posters will be available for viewing by conference attendees for six months after the conference. The full TOXINS 2022 conference program can be found here.
About BOTOX®
BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) U.S. Important Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) and BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic:
- Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing, due to weakening of associated muscles, can be severe and result in loss of life. You are at the highest risk if these problems are preexisting before injection. Swallowing problems may last for several months.
- Spread of toxin effects. The effect of botulinum toxin may affect areas away from the injection site and cause serious symptoms, including loss of strength and all-over muscle weakness; double vision; blurred vision; drooping eyelids; hoarseness or change or loss of voice; trouble saying words clearly; loss of bladder control; trouble breathing; and trouble swallowing.
There has not been a confirmed serious case of spread of toxin effect away from the injection site when BOTOX has been used at the recommended dose to treat chronic migraine, severe underarm sweating, blepharospasm, strabismus, or when BOTOX Cosmetic has been used at the recommended dose to treat frown lines, crow's feet lines, and/or forehead lines.
INDICATIONS
BOTOX is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used:
- To treat overactive bladder symptoms such as a strong need to urinate with leaking or wetting accidents (urge urinary incontinence), a strong need to urinate right away (urgency), and urinating often (frequency) in adults 18 years and older when another type of medicine (anticholinergic) does not work well enough or cannot be taken
- To treat leakage of urine (incontinence) in adults 18 years and older with overactive bladder due to a neurologic disease when another type of medicine (anticholinergic) does not work well enough or cannot be taken
- To treat overactive bladder due to a neurologic disease in children 5 years of age and older when another type of medicine (anticholinergic) does not work well enough or cannot be taken
- To prevent headaches in adults with chronic migraine who have 15 or more days each month with headache lasting 4 or more hours each day in people 18 years and older
- To treat increased muscle stiffness in people 2 years of age and older with spasticity
- To treat the abnormal head position and neck pain that happens with cervical dystonia (CD) in people 16 years and older
- To treat certain types of eye muscle problems (strabismus) or abnormal spasm of the eyelids (blepharospasm) in people 12 years of age and older
BOTOX is also injected into the skin to treat the symptoms of severe underarm sweating (severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis) when medicines used on the skin (topical) do not work well enough in people 18 years and older.
BOTOX Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe forehead lines, crow's feet lines, and frown lines between the eyebrows in adults.
It is not known whether BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic are safe and effective to prevent headaches in patients with migraine who have 14 or fewer headache days each month (episodic migraine).
BOTOX has not been shown to help people perform task-specific functions with their upper limbs or increase movement in joints that are permanently fixed in position by stiff muscles.
It is not known whether BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic are safe and effective for severe sweating anywhere other than your armpits.
It is not known if BOTOX Cosmetic is safe and effective for use more than 1 time every 3 months.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (continued)
BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, vision problems, or dizziness within hours to weeks of receiving BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities.
Do not receive BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic if you are allergic to any of its ingredients (see Medication Guide for ingredients); had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB), Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA); have a skin infection at the planned injection site.
Do not receive BOTOX for the treatment of urinary incontinence if you have a urinary tract infection (UTI) or cannot empty your bladder on your own and are not routinely catheterizing. Due to the risk of urinary retention (difficulty fully emptying the bladder), only patients who are willing and able to initiate catheterization posttreatment, if required, should be considered for treatment.
Patients treated for overactive bladder: In clinical trials, 36 of the 552 patients had to self-catheterize for urinary retention following treatment with BOTOX compared to 2 of the 542 treated with placebo. The median duration of postinjection catheterization for these patients treated with BOTOX 100 Units (n = 36) was 63 days (minimum 1 day to maximum 214 days), as compared to a median duration of 11 days (minimum 3 days to maximum 18 days) for patients receiving placebo (n = 2). Patients with diabetes mellitus treated with BOTOX were more likely to develop urinary retention than nondiabetics.
Adult patients treated for overactive bladder due to neurologic disease: In clinical trials, 30.6% of adult patients (33/108) who were not using clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) prior to injection required catheterization for urinary retention following treatment with BOTOX 200 Units, as compared to 6.7% of patients (7/104) treated with placebo. The median duration of postinjection catheterization for these patients treated with BOTOX 200 Units (n = 33) was 289 days (minimum 1 day to maximum 530 days), as compared to a median duration of 358 days (minimum 2 days to maximum 379 days) for patients receiving placebo (n = 7).
Among adult patients not using CIC at baseline, those with MS were more likely to require CIC postinjection than those with SCI.
The dose of BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic is not the same as, or comparable to, any other botulinum toxin product.
Serious and/or immediate allergic reactions have been reported, including itching; rash; red, itchy welts; wheezing; asthma symptoms; dizziness; or feeling faint. Get medical help right away if you experience symptoms; further injection of BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic should be discontinued.
Tell your doctor about all your muscle or nerve conditions, such as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome, as you may be at increased risk of serious side effects, including difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing from typical doses of BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic.
Tell your doctor if you have any breathing-related problems. Your doctor may monitor you for breathing problems during treatment with BOTOX for spasticity or for detrusor overactivity associated with a neurologic condition. The risk of developing lung disease in patients with reduced lung function is increased in patients receiving BOTOX.
Cornea problems have been reported. Cornea (surface of the eye) problems have been reported in some people receiving BOTOX for their blepharospasm, especially in people with certain nerve disorders. BOTOX may cause the eyelids to blink less, which could lead to the surface of the eye being exposed to air more than is usual. Tell your doctor if you experience any problems with your eyes while receiving BOTOX. Your doctor may treat your eyes with drops, ointments, contact lenses, or with an eye patch.
Bleeding behind the eye has been reported. Bleeding behind the eyeball has been reported in some people receiving BOTOX for their strabismus. Tell your doctor if you notice any new visual problems while receiving BOTOX.
Bronchitis and upper respiratory tract infections (common colds) have been reported. Bronchitis was reported more frequently in adults receiving BOTOX for upper limb spasticity. Upper respiratory infections were also reported more frequently in adults with prior breathing-related problems with spasticity. In pediatric patients treated with BOTOX for upper limb spasticity, upper respiratory tract infections were reported more frequently. In pediatric patients treated with BOTOX for lower limb spasticity, upper respiratory tract infections were not reported more frequently than placebo.
Autonomic dysreflexia in patients treated for overactive bladder due to a neurologic disease. Autonomic dysreflexia associated with intradetrusor injections of BOTOX could occur in patients treated for detrusor overactivity associated with a neurologic condition and may require prompt medical therapy. In clinical trials, the incidence of autonomic dysreflexia was greater in adult patients treated with BOTOX 200 Units compared with placebo (1.5% versus 0.4%, respectively).
Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have or have had bleeding problems; have plans to have surgery; had surgery on your face; have weakness of forehead muscles, trouble raising your eyebrows, drooping eyelids, and any other abnormal facial change; have symptoms of a UTI and are being treated for urinary incontinence (symptoms of a UTI may include pain or burning with urination, frequent urination, or fever); have problems emptying your bladder on your own and are being treated for urinary incontinence; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic can harm your unborn baby); are breastfeeding or plan to (it is not known if BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic passes into breast milk).
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic in the past.
Tell your doctor if you have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last 4 months; have received injections of botulinum toxin such as Myobloc®, Dysport®, or Xeomin® in the past (tell your doctor exactly which product you received); have recently received an antibiotic by injection; take muscle relaxants; take an allergy or cold medicine; take a sleep medicine; take aspirin-like products or blood thinners.
Other side effects of BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic include dry mouth; discomfort or pain at the injection site; tiredness; headache; neck pain; eye problems such as double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes; drooping eyebrows; and upper respiratory tract infection. In adults being treated for urinary incontinence, other side effects include UTI and painful urination. In children being treated for urinary incontinence, other side effects include UTI and bacteria in the urine. In patients being treated for urinary incontinence, another side effect includes the inability to empty your bladder on your own. If you have difficulty fully emptying your bladder on your own after receiving BOTOX, you may need to use disposable self-catheters to empty your bladder up to a few times each day until your bladder is able to start emptying again.
For more information, refer to the Medication Guide or talk with your doctor.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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About Allergan Aesthetics
Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, develops, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Their aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Their goal is to consistently provide customers worldwide with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. www.AllerganAesthetics.com
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF), a leading provider of title and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries, announced the acquisition of AllFirst Title Insurance Agency and its various regional brands.
AllFirst and its portfolio brands, FirsTitle, Excel Title Group, Allegiance Title Company, Guaranty Title, Smith Brothers Abstract, Aggieland Title Company, and Guaranty Title New Mexico provide title examination, title plant, abstract, and settlement services for residential, commercial, farm and ranch sales, and energy projects in 121 counties throughout Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas.
"We are excited to bring AllFirst and its portfolio of strong regional brands into the FNF family of title companies to continue expanding our leadership position in the industry through our multiple brand strategy," said Mike Nolan, CEO, Fidelity National Financial. "This is a significant acquisition of an elite, well-operated, fast growing group of title companies that brings management talent and immediate revenue to FNF in markets that further expand our national footprint. Luke Strawn, the entire talented AllFirst senior leadership team, and all 500+ AllFirst employees have done an incredible job growing a portfolio of title brands with regional strength, robust title services, title automation and data capabilities, and long-term growth potential - a perfect fit within FNF."
"Everyone at AllFirst is thrilled to become part of the leading family of title companies in the industry," said Luke Strawn, CEO, AllFirst. "With a long history of strategic acquisitions that capitalize on the strength of local brands while leveraging the collective strength, data and technology capabilities, and financial strength, we felt there was no better fit or future for our company and employees than to become part of the FNF family of title companies."
The AllFirst portfolio of companies will continue to operate and service local and regional customers through their various brands. AllFirst senior management will continue to lead these brands with the charter to continue the rapid expansion and market share growth in their respective markets and regions. Luke Strawn will now report to Joe Grealish, President, Eastern Operations, Fidelity National Financial and will move into a Regional Management role, responsible for the AllFirst operations.
About Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) is a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF is the nation's largest title insurance company through its title insurance underwriters - Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title, Commonwealth Land Title, Alamo Title and National Title of New York - that collectively issue more title insurance policies than any other title company in the United States. More information about FNF can be found at fnf.com.
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Which flaxseed oil is best?
Consuming a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids has a whole host of health benefits, including lowering blood pressure and improving cholesterol levels. While fish oil supplements are a popular way to up your omega-3 intake, if you don’t eat fish, consuming flaxseed oil is a great alternative.
A plant-based oil, flaxseed also contains anti-inflammatory omega-6s and 9s. You can take flaxseed oil in capsule or liquid form. For adding to smoothies or salad dressing, Barlean’s Organic Lignan Flax Oil is the top choice for liquid flaxseed.
What to know before you buy a flaxseed oil
Uses
Flaxseed oil not only boasts health benefits but can also be used for cooking and beauty purposes.
- Heart health: Alpha-linoleic acid, the type of omega-3 found in flaxseed oil, may lower the risk of some heart diseases and decrease LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels.
- Lowering blood pressure: Consuming 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per day may lower blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association.
- Cancer prevention: Flaxseed is rich in lignans — plant compounds studied for their cancer-fighting properties. It contains up to 800 times more lignans than any other plant and may lower the risk of breast cancer.
- Improving digestion: Flaxseeds contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. Consuming flaxseed oil can promote regular bowel movements. If you have a sensitive stomach, however, use caution in consuming this fiber-rich oil.
- Hair and skin care: Flaxseed oil can be applied topically to the hair as a deep conditioning hair mask for healthier, shinier strands. Consuming it internally can help improve hydration levels of the skin, leading to softer, more supple skin.
- Culinary uses: To add more fatty acids to your diet, you can drizzle liquid flaxseed oil over food, use it to make salad dressing or pour it into your smoothie. Flaxseed has a mild nutty flavor.
Liquid vs. capsules
Flaxseed oil is a vegetarian alternative to fish oil. It can come in softgel form, which doesn’t have an aftertaste as fish oil pills can. Flaxseed oil capsules don’t need to be stored in the refrigerator. Liquid flaxseed oil is more versatile and can be used in recipes or consumed by the spoonful. However, it must be refrigerated so it doesn’t go rancid.
Dosage
The recommended daily amount of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is 1.6 grams for adult males and 1.1 grams for adult females. Typically, a tablespoon of liquid flaxseed or one to three softgels will meet the RDA. Always check the label to see how potent each capsule is as some contain a higher amount of the plant-based omega-3 than others.
What to look for in a quality flaxseed oil
Organic
Opt for an organic flaxseed oil if you want a healthier choice that doesn’t contain any pesticides or other agrochemicals. Organic oils are also not genetically modified (non-GMO). Organic options are widely available in both liquid and capsule form.
Cold-pressed
Cold-pressed oils are made without the use of heat and minimal processing: the seeds are crushed at high pressures to extract their oil. This is believed to preserve the nutritional value, and flavor, of the oil that heat could otherwise degrade.
Fatty acid content
Flaxseed oil contains a ratio of omega 3-6-9s. You want to consume a diet with a higher amount of omega-3s than omega-6 fatty acids (two to four times fewer omega-6s). A diet too high in omega-6s can lead to inflammation. Flaxseed oil contains a healthy ratio of omega 6s to omega 3s at 0.3:1.
How much you can expect to spend on flaxseed oil
A 16-ounce bottle of liquid flaxseed costs $8-$22. For a 120-count bottle of capsules, expect to pay $9-$15.
Flaxseed oil FAQ
Are flaxseed oil capsules vegan?
A. While liquid flaxseed is almost always vegan-friendly, some softgels are made with gelatin, which is derived from animal sources. Check that the capsule’s shell is made from a plant-based ingredient, such as vegetable starch or glycerin.
Can flaxseed oil be heated for cooking?
A. We don’t recommend using flaxseed for sauteing or frying foods. It has a low smoke point and isn’t suitable for heating. Plus, exposing its high fatty acid content to heat will degrade its nutritional value and taste.
What’s the best flaxseed oil to buy?
Top flaxseed oil
Barlean’s Organic Lignan Flax Oil
What you need to know: This lignan-infused flaxseed oil includes an additional plant compound with powerful antioxidant benefits.
What you’ll love: The unrefined oil contains lignan particulates, which are polyphenols found in green tea and red wine. It’s highly rated for its slightly nutty taste and good flavor. It’s organic, vegan and perfect for culinary purposes.
What you should consider: You’ll need to keep an eye on the expiration date and store the oil properly to keep it from going bad after opening.
Where to buy: Sold by iHerb and Amazon
Top flaxseed oil for the money
What you need to know: Organic doesn’t always mean pricey, and this low-cost supplement is made from organic flax seeds.
What you’ll love: These softgels are easy to take and have no aftertaste. People report that they can be used as a natural laxative. Users also rave about their skin benefits and menopause relief.
What you should consider: The dosage is three softgels once or twice a day with food, which is high-maintenance for some.
Where to buy: Sold by iHerb
Worth checking out
NatureWise Organic Flaxseed Oil
What you need to know: This high-quality flaxseed oil supplement is made from non-GMO, organic seeds.
What you’ll love: The softgels are free from a whole host of common allergens and pass third-party purity testing. The oil is cold-pressed without the use of heat or solvents. Many find that this supplement is the remedy for their dry eyes.
What you should consider: These are not vegetarian capsules and contain gelatin.
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PASAY CITY, Philippines, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Investments Corporation reported its consolidated net income increased 27% to PHP25.5 billion in the January to June period from PHP20.1 billion in the same period last year.
Consolidated revenues rose 23% to PHP238.5 billion in the first half from PHP193.5 billion in the same period last year.
"Our financial performance was led by strong consumer spending across all categories and formats of our retail business and the return of crowds in malls. Despite rising inflation, we are encouraged to see shoppers' robust spending in the first half. This is a bright spot in the Philippines and in the region amid global headwinds," said Frederic C. DyBuncio, SM Investments Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer.
Consumers are back to safe shopping in SM stores which drove up retail growth. Further supporting this growth are SM Retail's efficient operations and strategic expansion.
SM Retail reported revenues of PHP163.7 billion, higher by 18% from PHP138.2 billion in the same period last year.
This revenue growth is driven by higher foot traffic in retail stores and malls as well as renewed vigor in shopping for fashion-related items in the department stores. The larger food retail formats also benefitted from higher foot traffic in malls.
Retail net income was higher by 91% to PHP7.0 billion from PHP3.6 billion in the previous period, benefitting from cost reductions and efficiencies across all formats.
"This consumer-driven momentum brings more optimism moving forward as we keep innovating on our retail offerings to ensure an excellent shopping experience for the Filipino consumer," Mr. DyBuncio said.
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SM Investments Corporation is a leading Philippine company that is invested in market-leading businesses in retail, banking and property. It also invests in companies that capture high growth opportunities in the emerging Philippine economy.
SM Retail is the country's largest and most diversified with its food, non-food, and specialty retail stores. SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is the largest integrated property developer in the Philippines with interests in malls, residences, offices, hotels, and convention centers as well as tourism-related property developments. In banking, BDO Unibank, Inc. is the country's largest bank and China Banking Corporation, the 6th largest bank.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Unity Software Inc. ("Unity" or the "Company") (NYSE: U).
Class Period: March 5, 2021 – May 10, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 6, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Unity lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/unity-software-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (2) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenues; (3) accordingly, Unity had overstated its commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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ST. LOUIS, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Balto, the #1 real-time guidance platform for contact centers, won first place in the May 2022 Talkdesk Digital Showdown, a semi-annual competition run by Talkdesk®, Inc., a global cloud contact center leader for customer-obsessed companies. The fast-paced event brings together six Talkdesk partners across two categories to demo their product for just three minutes to convince a live audience that they have the most innovative CX solution in the market today. The winner's charity of choice receives $10,000. Amanda Nelson, senior director of AppExchange communications & community at Salesforce, and Katie Rubak, director of partner marketing at Talkdesk, co-hosted the May 19 event.
Balto captivated the live audience by demoing its industry-leading real-time guidance platform, which helps contact center agents have winning conversations live on calls. Balto took the overall event vote after coming out on top in the preliminary round for the "elevating customer interactions" category.
Representing Balto was Pat Kerr, director of solutions engineering. "Talkdesk and the other contestants put on an exciting show," said Kerr. "Three minutes is fast, but it proves how quickly our platform demonstrates value to customers. We made an impression with the audience and clinched the win. More importantly, it's a win for our charity, LaunchCode."
LaunchCode is a St. Louis-based nonprofit creating economic opportunity through free, accessible tech training and job placement serving individuals historically shut out of the industry. The Talkdesk donation on behalf of Balto will go towards LaunchCode's JusTech initiative, which is dedicated to helping currently incarcerated individuals build technology skills, to work as software developers upon release from prison. Balto chose LaunchCode as its charity of choice as the two organizations have enjoyed a long standing partnership. Many Balto employees are LaunchCode alumni.
In addition to the $10,000 grand prize donation from Talkdesk, Balto also contributed its own $5,000 donation, bringing the total donation amount for LaunchCode to $15,000.
Balto also recently announced the launch of its suite of conversation excellence solutions on Talkdesk® AppConnect™, enabling businesses to seamlessly combine Real-Time Guidance, Real-Time Coaching, and Real-Time QA with their existing Talkdesk CX CloudTM solution.
Talkdesk customers can learn how Balto can improve their contact center's performance by visiting the company's listing on Talkdesk AppConnect.
About Balto
Balto guides agents to say the right thing on every call. Top-performing contact centers trust Balto's AI-powered Real-Time Guidance, Real-Time Coaching, and Real-Time QA to increase sales conversions, prevent costly compliance mistakes, and improve customer experience. Founded in 2017 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, Balto has transformed contact center operations and guided over 125+ million conversations worldwide. Balto.ai
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Atlantic hurricane season will be busy, NOAA predicts
(CNN) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is expecting a busy Atlantic hurricane season.
They announced this year’s forecast Tuesday morning.
“NOAA is predicting an above-normal 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which would make this year the seventh consecutive above normal season,” said Rick Spinrad, NOAA administrator. “Specifically, there’s a 65% chance of an above-normal season, a 25% chance of a near-normal season and just a 10% chance of a below-normal season.”
The hurricane season extends from June 1 to Nov. 30. The official outlook calls for between 14 to 21 named storms.
Of those, six to 10 are predicted to be hurricanes, with at least three major hurricanes, Category 3 and up.
“We just experienced two extremely active hurricane seasons, marking the first time on record that two consecutive hurricane seasons exhausted the list of 21 storm names,” Spinrad said.
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The Company's first Cultivate Next venture fund cohort includes Hyphen and Meati Foods
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced it is investing in Hyphen, a foodservice platform designed to help restaurant owners, operators, and budding chefs move their business forward by automating kitchen operations, and Meati Foods, a company focused on using proprietary, clean processes to provide nutritious, complete proteins made from mushroom root, as part of its first cohort for the Cultivate Next venture fund.
Cultivate Next is Chipotle's $50 million venture fund that intends to make early-stage investments into strategically aligned companies that further its mission to Cultivate a Better World and help accelerate Chipotle's aggressive growth plans. As a people-first company, Chipotle is seeking opportunities that will elevate the human experience for its teams as well as increase access and convenience for its guests. Investments may include innovations in farming and supply chain, advanced robotics like Hyphen, alternative proteins like Meati, and more.
Hyphen Builds a Link to the Future
Hyphen, based in San Jose, CA, believes that modern day kitchens need to move faster without sacrificing quality, accuracy, or hospitality. The company's first product, The Makeline, is an automated system that utilizes advanced robotics and a customized operating system to give busy kitchens a reliable and precise way to make and fulfill orders. The Makeline assembles all digital orders under the counter via automated production while allowing staff to assemble in-house orders from the top of the counter.
"Hyphen is reimagining the intersection between makelines and digital kitchens, with a focus on improving speed and order accuracy," said Curt Garner, Chief Technology Officer at Chipotle. "Their use of robotics to enhance the employee and guest experience to find efficiencies in the restaurant industry aligns with our mission of leveraging emerging technology to increase access to real food."
"Chipotle's investment in Hyphen will accelerate our hiring plans; allowing us to invest more heavily in R&D, all while providing the necessary infrastructure to scale sustainably," said Stephen Klein, Co-founder and CEO of Hyphen. "We're thrilled to work with Chipotle to find more innovative solutions by removing repetitive tasks from the employee experience so they can focus on creating delicious dishes and providing outstanding hospitality."
With its aggressive goal of growing to 7,000 restaurants in North America, Chipotle is committed to ongoing exploration for ways to ease pain points experienced by restaurant employees as demonstrated by its recent test of Chippy, an autonomous kitchen assistant that integrates culinary traditions with artificial intelligence to make tortilla chips.
Meati Foods: A New Nutritional Ecosystem
Meati Foods, based in Boulder, CO, serves nutrient-dense whole-food products made from mushroom root. The mushroom roots used in Meati products are grown indoors year-round in an ultra-clean, pure environment that is unexposed to pollutants, pesticides, antibiotics, or growth hormones. Meati's products are created in a way that protects and preserves our planet's water, land, and air.
"We are excited to support new ways to bring vegetables to the center of the plate though plant-based alternative protein options that mirror Chipotle's Food With Integrity standards," said Garner. "Meati is producing responsibly grown plant-based protein that tastes delicious."
"With their industry-leading commitments to sustainability and responsibly-raised ingredients, Chipotle is a likeminded leader in the movement to create sustainable food systems," said Tyler Huggins, Co-founder and CEO of Meati Foods. "Breaking ground on the Cultivate Next venture fund is an important signal of Meati's industry leadership potential, and new investments like this will help us scale operations and our mission-driven team."
Plant-powered options have been a priority for Chipotle's ongoing menu innovation over the past few years. Following a successful national launch of Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice in January 2021, which resulted in an incremental sales lift while also attracting new guests, Chipotle announced it is testing Mexican Cauliflower Rice at 60 restaurants in Arizona, Southern California, and Wisconsin for a limited time.
What's Next?
Chipotle will continue to provide more updates on the Cultivate Next venture fund leading into 2023. Companies interested in collaborating with Chipotle through the Cultivate Next venture fund can apply by emailing cultivatenext@chipotle.com.
ABOUT CHIPOTLE
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle had over 3,000 restaurants as of March 31, 2022, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants. Chipotle is ranked on the Fortune 500 and is recognized on the 2022 list for Fortune's Most Admired Companies. With over 100,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.
ABOUT HYPHEN
Hyphen automates meal production and augments labor to increase profitability and efficiency in foodservice; Putting commercial kitchens on autopilot. Hyphen's automated makeline produces over 350 meals an hour while eliminating order defects and cross-contamination. Through its KitchenOS, Hyphen's platform allows restaurants to create recipes in seconds, fulfill multiple orders from digital channels, and assist with kitchen-specific tasks. Customers include some of the world's most innovative restaurant chains, virtual brands, and co-packers.
About Meati
Founded in 2017, Meati Foods is working to change the way we eat by democratizing access to delicious, nutrient-rich, complete protein in a way that protects and preserves our planet's water, land and air. Eat Meati™ is the debut product line from Meati Foods featuring whole-food cutlets and steaks made from mushroom root utilizing modernized yet ancient and natural processes in a toxicity-free environment with no heavy metals, pesticides or antibiotics. Eat Meati™ made its retail debut in July 2022 after multiple months of record sellouts on its direct-to-doorstep online shop, with plans for a national omni-channel footprint by late-2023. Meati's textures and flavors have won the enthusiastic support of some of food's most impactful leaders, chefs and icons.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rakuten Medical Taiwan, Inc. today announced that their ASP-1929 Photoimmunotherapy Phase 2 clinical trial (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05265013) has enrolled and treated its first patient. This trial is using ASP-1929 photoimmunotherapy based on the Alluminox™ platform in combination with anti-PD1 therapy in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma to measure patient's Objective Response Rate (ORR). The trial will be conducted in 3 medical centers in North Taiwan and 2 medical centers in Central Taiwan.
According to official cancer registration report, head and neck cancer ranks third in male cancer incidence and fourth in male cancer mortality in Taiwan, with an annual incremental of about 10,000 patients. Majority1 of the patients are males between the ages of 40 and 60. Local recurrence or metastasis is one of the leading causes of death in head and neck cancer patients2, and nearly one-half of recurrent or metastatic patients survive for less than one year3. After receiving treatment, about 40% of patients will still face in situ or local recurrence4.
Dr. Chun Wei Huang from Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery of China Medical University Hospital, who participated in the trial, explained: "Currently patients have limited treatment options after recurrence. When surgery, chemotherapy combined with targeted therapy, radiotherapy, etc. fail to show obvious efficacy in treating head and neck cancer, not only the patients but the medical teams are disappointed. Patients are also prone to losing confidence for further treatment. In addition to this phase II clinical trial, Taiwan is also expected to join more clinical trials. The introduction of more clinical trials presents not only new chances for patients, but also new possibilities for head and neck cancer treatment."
"ASP-1929 has been conditionally approved by the MHLW in Japan and we are establishing more clinical evidence to help cancer patients around the world. The investment of this Phase 2 trial reiterates our long-term commitment in developing Taiwan as the foothold to Asia expansion. The enrollment of first patient also demonstrates the robust momentum and tight-knit collaboration of Rakuten Medical around the globe. We look forward to providing patients with impactful new treatment options as soon as possible," said Mickey Mikitani, Co-CEO of Rakuten Medical, Inc.
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About Rakuten Medical, Inc.
Rakuten Medical, Inc. is a global biotechnology company developing and commercializing precision, cell targeting investigational therapies on its Alluminox™ platform, which, in pre-clinical studies have been shown to induce rapid and selective cell killing and tumor necrosis. Outside of Japan, Alluminox therapies have not yet been approved as safe or effective by any regulatory authority. The company's first investigational drug developed on the Alluminox™ platform, ASP-1929, has achieved Fast Track designation from the FDA and Sakigake Designation from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, and is currently the subject of a global phase 3 clinical trial for recurrent head and neck cancer. Rakuten Medical is committed to its mission to conquer cancer by delivering our innovative treatments as quickly and safely as possible to as many patients all over the world as possible. The company has offices in 5 countries, including the United States, where it is headquartered, Japan, the Netherlands, Taiwan and Switzerland. For more information, visit www.rakuten-med.com.
About Alluminox™ platform
The Alluminox™ platform is an investigational platform based on a cancer therapy called photoimmunotherapy, which was developed by Dr. Hisataka Kobayashi and team from the National Cancer Institute in the United States. Rakuten Medical is developing the Alluminox platform as a technology consisting of a drug, device, and other related components. The drug component of the platform consists of a targeting moiety conjugated with one or more dyes leading to selective cell surface binding. The device component consists of a light source that locally illuminates the targeted cells with non-thermal light to transiently activate the drug. Pre-clinical data have shown that this activation elicits rapid and selective necrosis of targeted cells through a biophysical process that compromises the membrane integrity of the targeted cells. Therapies developed on Alluminox may also result in local and systemic innate and adaptive immune activation due to immunogenic cell death of the targeted cells and/or the removal of immunosuppressive elements within the microenvironment. Outside of Japan, Alluminox therapies have not yet been approved as safe or effective by any regulatory authority.
About ASP-1929
Since 2013, Rakuten Medical, Inc. has been using an exclusively licensed antibody complex to develop new cancer therapies based on its Alluminox™ technology platform. Rakuten Medical's first pipeline drug developed using its Alluminox platform is ASP-1929, an antibody-dye conjugate comprised of the antibody cetuximab and IRDye® 700DX, a light activatable dye. ASP-1929 binds to epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR), a cancer antigen expressed in multiple types of solid tumors, including head and neck, cutaneous, esophageal, lung, colon and pancreatic cancers. After binding to cancer cells, ASP-1929 is locally activated by non-thermal red light (690 nm) illumination emitted by a laser device system. Pre-clinical data indicates that Alluminox technology induces a biophysical process that compromises cell membrane integrity, leading to cancer cell death and tumor necrosis. ASP-1929 received conditional early approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare in September 2020, and is currently under investigation in a global phase 3 clinical trial for recurrent head and neck cancer. Rakuten Medical, Inc. is moving forward with product development by conducting clinical trials of monotherapy and combination therapy with other drugs. Outside of Japan, ASP-1929 and the laser device system have not yet been approved by any regulatory authority.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward looking statements that correspond to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that may cause Rakuten Medical's business plans and results to differ from the anticipated results and expectations expressed in these statements. These "forward looking statements" contain information about the status and development of our products, including ASP-1929, the Alluminox™ platform and IRDye® 700DX, as well as other regulatory and marketing authorization efforts, the potential benefits, efficacy, and safety of ASP-1929 and other therapies created using the Alluminox platform, and the status of regulatory filings. The approval and commercial success of the product may not be achieved. Forward looking statements relate to the potential benefits, efficacy, and safety of ASP-1929, and the status of regulatory filings. Such statements may include words such as "expect," "believe," "hope," "estimate," "looks as though," "anticipate," "intend," "may," "suggest," "plan," "strategy," "will," and "do", and are based on our current beliefs. In addition, this press release uses terms such as "important," "notable," and "abnormal" to express opinions about clinical trial data. Ongoing clinical trial studies include various risks and uncertainties, in particular, problems that arise during the manufacturing stage of ASP-1929, the occurrence of adverse safety events, situations in failure to demonstrate therapeutic benefits, and other various risks and uncertainties, both reasonable and unreasonable. For this reason, actual results, including regulatory approvals and uncertainties in the commercialization process of ASP-1929, may differ from published information. Except to the extent required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update this or any other forward-looking statement, whether because of new information, future developments or events, changes in assumptions, changes in the factors affecting forward-looking statements. If one or more forward-looking statement(s) is updated, no inference should be drawn that additional updates will be made to those or other forward-looking statements.
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LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Celsius Holdings, Inc. ("Celsius" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CELH).
Class Period: August 12, 2021 – March 1, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: May 16, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Celsius lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/celsius-holdings-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the Company had improperly recorded expenses for non-cash share-based compensation for second and third quarters of 2021; (2) that, as a result, the Company's financial statements for those periods would be restated, including to report a net loss for the third quarter of 2021; (3) that there was a material weakness in Celsius's internal controls over financial reporting; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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Family finds remains of 2 children in suitcases they bought at auction, New Zealand police say
NEW ZEALAND (CNN) – Police in New Zealand are investigating after the remains of two children were found in suitcases that were purchased by a family at an online auction.
At a news conference Thursday, police said they were alerted to the case last week when the suburban south Auckland family reported finding human body parts in suitcases they had bought from a storage facility.
The family is not connected to the children’s deaths and was “understandably distressed” by the discovery, police said.
Police said the children, who were likely between the ages of 5 and 10 years old, may have been dead for three to four years.
Investigators are trying to determine their identities and looking for clues into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua said this is no easy investigation due to the emotions involved.
“I really feel for the victims and for the family of these victims, and, you know, right here, right now, there are relatives out there that aren’t aware that their loved ones have deceased, especially two young children,” he said.
Police said the storage company where the suitcases came from is cooperating with the investigation.
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SEATTLE, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RealNetworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK) announced today it has signed a definitive agreement with the Company's founder, Chairman and CEO, Robert D. Glaser, pursuant to which the Company will merge with and into Greater Heights LLC, an affiliate of Mr. Glaser, and each outstanding share of common stock of the Company will be converted into the right to receive cash consideration of $0.73 per share. Mr. Glaser, together with his affiliates, currently owns approximately 39% of the outstanding shares of RealNetworks's stock. The merger consideration represents a 55% premium to the Company's closing stock price on the last trading day prior to announcement of Mr. Glaser's proposal to acquire the Company.
The Merger Agreement and the merger has been approved by the Company's Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of a Special Committee of the Board consisting exclusively of independent directors. The Company's shareholders will be asked to vote upon the adoption of the Merger Agreement and approval of the merger at a shareholders meeting called for such purpose on a date to be announced. The closing of the transaction is conditioned upon the approval of a majority of the shares not owned by Mr. Glaser and his affiliates. The parties anticipate the transaction will close in the fourth quarter.
"I founded RealNetworks 28 years ago because I believed that the Internet represented a once-in-a-generation transformational opportunity for digital media," said Glaser. "I believe that Machine Learning-based Artificial Intelligence represents a similar transformational opportunity today, albeit one that will also take time and resources to fully realize. I'm happy that the RealNetworks Board and I could reach agreement on a path to pursue that transformation with focus, efficiency, and speed by turning Real back into a private company, and in a way that is fair to all shareholders."
Bruce Jaffe, the Chairman of the Special Committee, said, "The Special Committee is very pleased to have completed a thorough process that has resulted in a transaction with Rob that we believe provides immediate liquidity and compelling value to the public shareholders of RealNetworks without the risk of future performance and securing working capital in this economic climate."
Houlihan Lokey is acting as independent financial advisor and King & Spalding LLP is acting as independent legal counsel to the Special Committee in connection with the transaction. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati P. C. is acting as legal counsel to the Company.
Imperial Capital is acting as financial advisor and DLA Piper LLP (US) is acting as legal counsel to Mr. Glaser.
RealNetworks, its directors and certain executive officers are participants in the solicitation of proxies from stockholders in connection with the pending acquisition of RealNetworks (the "Transaction"). RealNetworks plans to file a proxy statement (the "Transaction Proxy Statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with the solicitation of proxies to approve the Transaction. Additional information regarding such participants, including their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be included in the Transaction Proxy Statement and other relevant documents to be filed with the SEC in connection with the Transaction. Information relating to the foregoing can also be found in RealNetworks's definitive proxy statement for its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2021 Proxy Statement"), which was filed with the SEC on October 29, 2021. To the extent that holdings of RealNetworks's securities have changed since the amounts printed in the 2021 Proxy Statement, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Promptly after filing the definitive Transaction Proxy Statement with the SEC, RealNetworks will mail the definitive Transaction Proxy Statement to each stockholder entitled to vote at the special meeting to consider the Transaction. STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE TRANSACTION PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT REALNETWORKS WILL FILE WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Stockholders may obtain, free of charge, the preliminary and definitive versions of the Transaction Proxy Statement, any amendments or supplements thereto, and any other relevant documents filed by RealNetworks with the SEC in connection with the Transaction at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of RealNetworks's definitive Transaction Proxy Statement, any amendments or supplements thereto, and any other relevant documents filed by RealNetworks with the SEC in connection with the Transaction will also be available, free of charge, from RealNetworks's website at www.realnetworks.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which provides a "safe harbor" for such statements in certain circumstances. The forward-looking statements include statements or expectations regarding timing of the closing of the Transaction, considerations taken into account by the Board of Directors of RealNetworks in approving the Transaction and expectations for RealNetworks following the closing of the Transaction. These statements are based upon current expectations, beliefs and assumptions of RealNetworks management, and there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and speak only as of the date on which they are made, actual events could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to the possibility that the conditions to the closing of the Transaction are not satisfied, including the risk that required stockholder approval for the Transaction is not obtained, potential litigation relating to the Transaction, uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the Transaction, the ability of each party to consummate the Transaction, risks relating to the substantial costs and diversion of personnel's attention and resources due to these matters and other factors discussed in greater detail in RealNetworks's filings with the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements and to consult RealNetworks's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC for additional risks and uncertainties that may apply to RealNetworks's business and the ownership of RealNetworks's securities. The forward-looking statements are presented as of the date made, and RealNetworks does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Building on a rich history of digital media expertise and innovation, RealNetworks has created a new generation of products that employ best-in-class artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance and secure our daily lives. Real's portfolio includes SAFR, the world's premier computer vision platform for live video, KONTXT, an industry leading NLP (Natural Language Processing) platform for text and multi-media analysis, and leveraging its digital media expertise, a mobile games business focused on the large free-to-play segment. For information about all of our products, visit www.realnetworks.com.
RealNetworks is a registered trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. All other trademarks, names of actual companies and products mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
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Police: Carbon monoxide killed 3 tourists at Bahamas resort
Published: Jun. 28, 2022 at 6:50 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Police in the Bahamas say that carbon monoxide poisoning killed three U.S. tourists found dead at a resort in May.
Authorities did not provide further details on Tuesday, saying only the deaths were still under investigation.
The victims were a couple from Tennessee and a man from Florida whose wife was hospitalized.
The couples were staying in separate villas next to each other in the same building at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort on the island of Exuma. It was not clear if the villas had carbon monoxide detectors and if they did, whether they were working.
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Biden signs $40 billion aid package to Ukraine while in Seoul
By Kaitlan Collins, CNN
President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the $40 billion aid package to Ukraine, a White House official said, after the bill was flown to Seoul.
The Senate passed it following Biden’s departure from Washington.
The confirmation that Biden had signed the bill came as the President attended a state dinner with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. Biden signed the aid package off camera earlier Saturday, along with a bill to improve access to baby formula for families in need.
The legislation provides money for military and humanitarian aid, including funding to assist Ukrainian military and national security forces, help replenish stores of US equipment sent to Ukraine, and provide public health and medical support for Ukrainian refugees.
A National Security Council spokesman told CNN the bill was being flown to South Korea with someone already traveling to the region for official duties.
National security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters traveling with the President on Thursday, “The President does intend to sign the bill while he’s on the road so that he can sign it expeditiously. The modalities of that are being worked right now so that he can get it and sign it. There won’t be a gap for that very reason.”
The bill includes an increase in presidential drawdown authority funding from the $5 billion the Biden administration originally requested to $11 billion. Presidential drawdown authority funding allows the administration to send military equipment and weapons to Ukraine from US stocks.
The bill also provides $6 billion in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funding, another way the Biden administration has been providing Ukraine with military assistance. The funding allows the administration to buy weapons from contractors and then provide those weapons to Ukraine, and as a result does not draw directly from US stocks.
According to a fact sheet from House Democrats, the money will assist Ukrainian military and national security forces and will go toward weapons, equipment, training, logistics and intelligence support, as well as other needs.
There will also be roughly $9 billion to help restock US equipment that has been sent to Ukraine, which comes as many lawmakers have raised concerns about replacing stocks of weapons the US is giving to Ukraine, especially stingers and javelin missiles.
The bill provides $3.9 billion for European Command operations, which includes “mission support, intelligence support, hardship pay for troops deployed to the region and equipment, including a Patriot battery,” according to a House Democrat fact sheet. The Department of Defense has added additional US troops in Eastern European countries to bolster support for NATO allies near Ukraine since the Russian invasion began.
To address humanitarian needs, the bill will include $900 million to bolster refugee assistance, including housing, trauma support, and English language instruction for Ukrainians fleeing the country.
The measure provides an additional $54 million for public health and medical support for Ukrainian refugees.
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Jan. 6 panel chairman has COVID; prime-time hearing still on
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House Jan. 6 committee, has tested positive for COVID-19, but the panel will still hold its prime-time hearing on Thursday, according to a spokesman for the panel.
Thompson, D-Miss., announced Tuesday that he tested positive for the virus on Monday and is experiencing mild symptoms. Thompson said he will be isolating for the next several days, but Jan. 6 committee spokesman Tim Mulvey said the committee’s eighth hearing this summer will proceed. He did not say if Thompson will participate virtually.
The news of Thompson’s diagnosis comes as the nine-member panel is preparing for the hearing, which is expected to focus on what President Donald Trump was doing in the White House on Jan. 6, 2021 for several hours as his supporters were breaking into the Capitol and interrupting the certification of Joe Biden’s presidential victory. Two White House aides who resigned immediately afterward are expected to testify, according to a person familiar with the hearing’s lineup.
Matthew Pottinger, former deputy national security adviser, and Sarah Matthews, a former deputy press secretary, are expected to testify, according to the person, who was not authorized to publicly discuss the matter and requested anonymity.
Previous hearings have detailed chaos in the White House, and aides and others were begging the president to tell the rioters to leave the Capitol. But Trump waited more than three hours to do so, and there are still many unanswered questions about what exactly he was doing and saying as the violence unfolded.
Lawmakers on the nine-member panel have said the hearing will offer the most compelling evidence yet of Trump’s “dereliction of duty” that day, with witnesses detailing his failure to stem the angry mob.
“We have filled in the blanks,” Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., who will help lead Thursday’s session, said Sunday. “This is going to open people’s eyes in a big way.”
Throughout its yearlong investigation, the panel has uncovered several details regarding what the former president was doing as a mob of rioters breached the Capitol complex. Testimony and documents revealed that those closest to Trump, including his allies in Congress, Fox News anchors and even his own children, tried to persuade him to call off the mob or put out a statement calling for the rioters to go home.
Thursday’s hearing will be the first in the prime-time slot since the June 9 debut that was viewed by an estimated 20 million people.
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Man killed outside elementary school in officer-involved shooting in Alabama, sheriff says
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A man was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting outside an elementary school in Alabama on Thursday, according to the county sheriff.
It happened around 10 a.m. at Walnut Park Elementary School in Gadsden.
According to Gadsden City Schools Superintendent Tony Reddick, a man was seen approaching a door to the school and possibly attempting to gain access. After being notified, a school resource officer came outside and confronted the man. According to the superintendent, police were called to the scene to assist.
Etowah County Sheriff Jonathan Horton said there was a physical altercation involving the SRO and the suspect. The SRO sustained minor injuries.
Several emergency agencies responded to the scene.
Officials have not confirmed exactly what transpired after police arrived or what led up to the man’s death.
Children were inside the building at the time for a summer education program, but officials say all of them are safe. The school was placed on a brief lockdown, and children were bused to the local high school and parents were called to pick them up.
People are being asked to avoid the area at this time.
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Ivanka Trump testifies before House Jan. 6 panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ivanka Trump, former President Donald Trump’s daughter and one of those closest to him during the insurrection at the Capitol, is testifying before the House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.
Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, the committee’s chairman, said Tuesday afternoon that she had been answering investigators’ questions on a video teleconference since the morning and was not “chatty” but had been helpful to the probe.
“She came in on her own” and did not have to be subpoenaed, Thompson said.
Ivanka Trump, who was with her father in the White House that day, is one of more than 800 witnesses the committee has interviewed as it works to compile a record of the attack, the worst on the Capitol in more than two centuries. She the first of Trump’s children known to speak to the committee and one of the closest people to her father.
Whether she gives the committee new information or not, her decision to cooperate is significant for the panel, which has been trying to secure an interview with her since late January. The nine-member panel is particularly focused on what the former president was doing as his supporters broke into the Capitol and interrupted the certification of President Joe Biden’s victory.
Ivanka Trump’s testimony comes less than a week after her husband, Jared Kushner, testified to the committee in a separate virtual meeting that lasted more than six hours. Members of the panel said his testimony was helpful and were hoping to further fill in the gaps with her help.
The panel is using the interviews to compile a comprehensive record and will begin to release information in the coming months as it holds public hearings and releases a series of reports on the insurrection. While Congress doesn’t have power to charge anyone with a crime, members of the panel say the objective is to create the most comprehensive record possible so nothing like it ever happens again.
Lawmakers have said they want to discuss what Ivanka Trump knew about her father’s efforts, including a telephone call they say she witnessed, to pressure then-Vice President Mike Pence to reject Biden’s 2020 election win as part of his ceremonial role overseeing the electoral count. Pence rejected those efforts.
The committee is also interested in any concerns she may have heard from Pence’s staff, members of Congress and the White House counsel’s office about Trump’s pressure on Pence.
Ivanka Trump’s cooperation stands in contrast with some of her father’s other top advisers, several of whom have refused to cooperate as the former president has fought the probe. Trump has tried to exert executive privilege over documents and interviews, but in many cases has been overruled by courts or Biden, who has that authority as the sitting president.
The House is expected to vote this week to recommend contempt charges for Trump advisers Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino, both of whom the committee says have been uncooperative. The committee previously voted to recommend contempt charges against longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon, who defied a congressional subpoena, and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, who ceased cooperating with the panel.
Bannon was later indicted by a federal grand jury and is awaiting prosecution by the Justice Department. The Justice Department has not taken any action against Meadows.
Other witnesses who are still close to the former president — and several who were in the White House that day — have declined to answer the committee’s questions.
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Thieves steal millions worth of jewelry from Brink’s truck
LEBEC, Calif. (KCAL/KCBS) - In California, the FBI is investigating after an estimated $10 million worth of jewelry and gems were taken from a Brink’s truck at a rest stop.
At the Flying J in Lebec, California, truckers were stunned to learn about a jewelry heist that happened at the truck stop.
Associated Press reports it was a tractor trailer and that thieves broke its lock when the armed guards left it parked in the back of the rest stop late at night.
“Truck stops like this are supposed to be made for us to be safe,” trucker Justin King said. “Its a shock. I would’ve never thought something like that would happen, especially to a Brink’s truck. You know, security guards all that.”
Arnold Duke, the president of the International Gem and Jewelry Show, is in disbelief. He said for 45 years, he has used Brink’s without issue to being jewels all over the country.
The valuable load last week was coming from his show in San Mateo to a show in Pasadena.
“The last story we heard is that the drivers parked in a remote area of that truck stop parking lot and left the truck unattended while they went to eat, and I guess when they come back, they discovered that the trunk had been breached, which would be 100% against all Brink’s protocols. I mean, those men are not allowed to leave that vehicle unattended. I mean, it’s beyond my comprehension if that’s what in fact happened,” Duke said.
According to the Associated Press, it is unclear whether the suspects followed the truck or hit the jackpot by chance.
Brink’s said it will fully reimburse clients and said the total value taken was less than $10 million.
Duke said it is common for the small family jewelers in his shows to underinsure their items because of the cost of insurance. They also assume their jewelry is safe because it is being carried by Brink’s.
“The fact that we have never lost a bag with Brink’s. Everybody was very comfortable and complacent, and it seems to me that Brink’s employees were too comfortable and complacent if they allowed this to happen under their watch,” Duke said.
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Hoover SmartWash Pet Awarded recognition as a "Spot-Chasing Deep Cleaner"
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hoover SmartWash PET Carpet Cleaner has received a Good Housekeeping 2022 Cleaning and Organizing Award in the Super Stain Busters category!
"We designed our SmartWash PET™ to simplify life and to make removing deep dirt, stains, and pet messes from carpets an easy, hassle-free experience," says Chelsea Daeger, SR. Director of Product at TTI Floor Care North America. "The SmartWash PET™ offers easy-to-use, deep-cleaning technology with unique new features to tackle the carpet and upholstery cleaning needs of the 85 million U.S. households with pets."
Designed for pet owners, and all types of busy homes, the Hoover® SmartWash™ PET incorporates powerful, easy-to-use features to deep clean the most challenging messes. The SmartWash PET is one of Hoover's most powerful and simple to use machines in their line-up.
Hoover® offers an assortment of powerful spot & carpet washers, hard floor cleaners, cleaning solutions and pretreat products—including its new OXY formula that permanently removes dirt, stains, and odors and the Hoover® Paws & Claws Cleaning Solution which is designed to effectively clean pet stains, odors, and messes.
More information on the Hoover product assortment can be found on www.hoover.com. The full list of 2022 categories and winners of the Good Housekeeping Cleaning & Organizing Awards can be found online here.
For more than 100 years, Hoover has been one of the most trusted brands in America, and consumers appreciate how Hoover's innovation can help simplify their lives. Hoover® designs powerful, easy-to-use products that clean the entire home from floor to ceiling. The comprehensive line of products includes cordless stick vacuums, uprights, carpet & spot cleaners, hard floor cleaners, and cleaning formulas. Hoover® is a brand of TTI Floor Care North America, whose portfolio of leading brands also includes Oreck®, Dirt Devil® and Hoover® Commercial. www.hoover.com.
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Police: 2 brothers dead after driver crashes into NC Hardee’s
WILSON, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - Police say two brothers are dead after a vehicle drove into a Hardee’s in Wilson, North Carolina.
The Wilson Police Department says 78-year-old Jesse Lawrence, of Wilson, has been identified as the driver.
Police say Lawrence drove into the Hardee’s on Forest Hills Road Sunday morning around 9:47 and hit two victims. They have been identified as brothers Christopher Ruffin, 58, and Clay Ruffin, 62, both of Wilson.
WITN is told that Christopher Ruffin was pronounced dead at the scene, and Clay Ruffin was taken to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, where he later died.
Police say Lawrence was taken to Wilson Medical Center, where he was treated and released. There is no information on charges or what led to the crash, although police do not believe it to be medical- or impairment-related.
The crash is still being investigated and anyone with information is asked to call police at 252-399-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 252-243-2255.
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SEATTLE, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sea Mar Community Health Centers ("Sea Mar"), a non-profit organization that provides healthcare services to underserved communities in the state of Washington, has learned of additional information involved in a previously-reported data security incident that may have impacted data belonging to current and former Sea Mar patients and other individuals associated with Sea Mar.
On June 24, 2021, Sea Mar was informed that certain Sea Mar data may have been copied from its digital environment by an unauthorized actor. Upon receipt of this information, Sea Mar immediately took steps to secure its environment and commenced an investigation with the assistance of leading, independent cybersecurity experts. Through the investigation, Sea Mar learned that certain data may have been copied from its digital environment between December 2020 and March 2021 and provided notification to individuals known to have been potentially impacted.
In January and March 2022, Sea Mar learned of additional data that may have been copied from its digital environment, and, upon review, identified that such data contained personal and protected health information. The additional data contained the following personal and protected health information: Name, date of birth, and, in some cases, Social Security number and/or driver's license information.
Sea Mar has provided notice of the incident on its website to alert all potentially impacted individuals of this incident and the update related thereto. The notice includes information about the incident and steps that potentially impacted individuals can take to protect their information.
The privacy and protection of personal and protected health information is a top priority for Sea Mar, which deeply regrets any inconvenience or concern this incident may cause. Sea Mar is continuing to work with cybersecurity experts to take steps to prevent a similar incident from occurring in the future. Sea Mar has also established a toll-free call center to answer questions about the incident. Call center representatives are available Monday through Friday from 6:00 am – 3:30 pm Pacific Time and can be reached at 1-855-651-2684.
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The best-in-class membership software helps travel creators acclimate to the new travel media landscape.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Memberful, the leading membership software for independent entrepreneurs and creators, today announced that it is expanding further into the travel industry after a successful year-long partnership with El Camino Travel.
The travel industry for creators has been one-dimensional, dictated by brands and their campaign terms which require hours of a creator's time for one compensated post. For brands, this can lack authenticity and connection to the audience. For creators, it often results in being under-compensated due to the time required to create content. Creators in other industries have seen the acceleration of membership and subscription-based models, but travel has lagged.
Post pandemic, brands will favor creators with hyper-focused and creative content curated to a specific audience. As a result, creators have a unique opportunity to build a better business model where they can sustainably monetize their audience and take back their time. Memberful allows travel creators to establish a genuine connection with their audience and create a new business model that sustains their passion for travel.
"There is a symbiotic relationship between the travel industry and Memberful," says Tiffany Perko, Head of Marketing at Memberful. "The partnership with El Camino Travel has proven to us that membership is an important component of the travel creator landscape. Memberful is excited to continue to enable this at scale."
Memberful has taken hold of the travel industry as its subscription-based model begins to develop the future of travel. Katalina Mayorga, CEO of El Camino Travel, says, "We believe that members see the value in connecting with other similarly-valued individuals and that this aspect of membership will continue to grow. In addition, there is no limit to the kind of perks and benefits companies can offer their members."
The award-winning travel platform launched its ECT Clubhouse community during the pandemic, which led them to Memberful as a resource to manage its membership model. "Having the opportunity to connect with more of our travelers on a deeper level, with membership, has been invaluable," adds Mayorga.
The partnership with Memberful has also allowed El Camino Travel to utilize membership management functions like automatic subscriber tagging to send targeted emails directly to its community members to increase engagement.
As an online community, connection is a large part of the experience. With Memberful, El Camino Travel can make it easier and more enjoyable for travelers to connect before and after trips. A direct line of communication with the El Camino Travel team has been an additional benefit.
Founded in 2013, Memberful provides best-in-class membership software for entrepreneurs and independent content creators, including publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Through Memberful, customers can quickly sell memberships to their audience and build sustainable businesses. For more information, visit www.memberful.com.
As an award-winning and leading travel platform for the bold woman traveler, El Camino Travel offers a one-stop digital shop of unparalleled community, travel resources, and small group trips that travelers cannot find anywhere else. Seamless access to its services and products empowers more women to travel confidently, directly tap into the niche cultures of a locale, and have the ungoogleable adventures that bring destinations to life through their most authentic lens. For more information, visit http://www.elcamino.travel/.
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Premiering Sept. 9, 2022, the new political show will give insights with reporting based across America
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Post and Newsy today announce a new 30-minute political show, "Election 22: What Matters,'' that will deliver a detailed look at issues impacting voters across the country. It will debut Sept. 9, 2022 and run for nine weeks leading up to Election Day in November.
Each week, "Election 22: What Matters" will focus on a different topic relevant to the elections, such as the economy, inflation, reproductive rights, healthcare and the state of democracy at large. The Washington Post's "Democracy Team" will be featured prominently in the series, with reporters based in Georgia, Arizona and Wisconsin who will collaborate with others on The Post's National staff to uncover the top issues at stake this election season. Reporting will also come from Newsy's 14 bureaus across the country. Washington Post senior news anchor Libby Casey and Newsy political director Andrew Rafferty will co-host the program.
"Through a combination of our newsrooms' resources and our reporters' on-the-ground interactions with voters, this show will get to the heart of what Americans care about this election. We feel strongly about highlighting communities and perspectives that are often left out of these important moments and look forward to extending this coverage to Newsy's vast digital and TV audiences," said Micah Gelman, director of video and a senior editor at The Post. "'Election 22: What Matters' will showcase the full force of The Post's and Newsy's reporting capabilities and investment in live on-air coverage."
"Election 22: What Matters" will air at 8:30 p.m. Fridays on Newsy, a 24/7 free over-the-air broadcast news network owned by The E.W. Scripps Company. Re-runs will air at 7 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays on Newsy through Nov. 6.
"Each episode will highlight the perspectives of those outside the so-called Beltway and throughout the heartland of this country, with insights from reporters covering those stories," said Kate O'Brian, head of the Scripps Networks News Group. "Together, our news organizations will provide inclusive and genuine coverage from parts of this country in which national elections are often decided."
Newsy (@Newsy) is the nation's only free 24/7 broadcast news network, serving viewers opinion-free national news from 14 news bureaus across the U.S. Newsy is available to more than 94% of U.S. television homes free and over the air with a digital antenna, on mobile with the Newsy app and online at Newsy.com. It is also carried on an expanding array of streaming devices and services, including Samsung TV Plus, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Pluto TV, Apple TV, Sling, Vizio and Xumo. Newsy is part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).
The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions. The Post is as much a tech company as it is a media company, combining world-class journalism with the latest technology and tools so readers can interact with The Post anytime, anywhere.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Berries and cream, berries and cream. Yes, we just reminded you of that TikTok trend, sorry about that, but it’s for a good cause.
Saturday, May 21 is National Strawberries and Cream Day, and we want you to enjoy all of the fresas con crema you want today.
We took a look at Yelp’s list of the best fresas con crema (strawberries and cream) around Dallas so you can enjoy the best:
- Fruteria Tropical
- Frutti, located in North Dallas
- Paleteria San Marcos, located in North Dallas
- Paleteria y Neveria Mexico
- Fruteria Mango
- Fruteria Cano, located in North Dallas
- Paleteria La Super
- La Michoacana Estilo Chicago, located in North Dallas
- Antojito’s Jalisco’s | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/top-spots-to-get-fresas-con-crema-strawberries-and-cream-around-dallas/ | 2022-05-21T15:59:30Z |
Over 12 weeks, 12 early-stage startups will receive educational and networking support, mentoring and partnerships.
BERKELEY, Calif., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Batchery – the Berkeley-based incubator that has built an entrepreneurial ecosystem for investors and startups from around the world–is excited to announce that 12 early-stage startups have joined its accelerator program.
Founded by a network of veteran angel investors, advisors, and mentors dedicated to maximizing startups' success, The Batchery has graduated more than 160 companies from its three-month program. Batchery services include live online training, domain-specific mentoring from a network of 40 seasoned leaders in tech, venture, and business development, introduction to a national community of investors and advisers, and seed investment from Batchery mentors and allied funds.
This 14th batch of startups includes:
- The Village App - engages local communities to help each other by connecting everyone from new moms to aging parents with the support they need.
- Naina Tech Corp - is a software platform that leverages gamification to increase educational access and achievement for children in underserved communities.
- VettNews - dramatically increases news creators' transparency, trust, and engagement through a platform that invites readers directly to find inaccuracies, fix errors and Vett facts.
- Kubond - is a trading platform designed to democratize fixed-income investment by fractionalizing bonds through the blockchain.
- smallTalk - is a language learning platform that enables parents to introduce their children to foreign languages as babies, when they are most receptive to language acquisition.
- Proven PCI - provides merchants with peace of mind through their automated cybersecurity controls for (PCI) payment card industry compliance requirements.
- findingSpaces - is designed to make buying & selling real estate doable for the average Jo through a decentralized marketplace for DIY real estate transactions.
- Diiclae - lowers the barrier of entry for artists and art collectors by bridging the gap between digital & physical art via a marketplace that includes NFTs, Canvas Prints, & Crypto.
- Kangaroo Birthing & Maternity - supports mothers from disadvantaged communities with essential services such as meal delivery and laundry services, as well as educational tutorials.
- Flickonic - is an entertainment-focused social media app, devoted to building communities around your favorite movies and series.
- tuo - is a consumer credit platform that helps US banks and credit unions increase credit application conversions, and maximize consumer engagement.
- IXily.io - connects self-directed investors' favorite tools and communities with their brokerage accounts, so they can invest seamlessly and securely with a single click.
"We are thrilled to welcome our 14th batch of startups to the Batchery ecosystem," says Peter Burghardt, the Executive Director of Batchery. "Over the three months of our program, our investor advisory community is looking forward to leaning in and helping each one of these companies become leaders in their respective fields."
To learn more about The Batchery and its 14th batch of startups, click here.
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Medicalgorithmics has received FDA approval in the U.S. for its proprietary next generation system in ECG signal analysis called DeepRhytmAI.
WARSAW, Poland, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It is a cloud-based Artificial Intelligence algorithm that classifies ECG signals. Without excessive human involvement, DeepRhytmAI is able to recognize a wide range of arrhythmia disorders for a more quick and accurate patient diagnosis. DeepRhytmAI is designed for use with the Company's devices but can be integrated with solutions of other providers, as well.
Based on the Company's data, once DeepRhytmAI is integrated with the next generation of PocketECG system (under development) it could cut down the work needed to classify ECG signal by about 50%.
"Our technology which we use to diagnose arrhythmias based on analysis of ECG signal data collected through our PocketECG device has so far been recognized as providing the highest arrhythmia detection rate. The cloud-based artificial intelligence algorithm DeepRhytmAI, allows us to take advantage of our proprietary technology to create an even better tool for both doctors and patients. In terms of technology our goal continues to be a new ecosystem that will integrate devices and software. The new platform called NextGen will provide patients and doctors with cloud solutions, new devices, technology and algorithmics that will enable faster and cheaper ways for patient diagnosis," says Maciej Gamrot, Board Member and CFO, Medicalgorithmics S.A.
"Currently, technicians still need to be heavily involved in the key parts of the analysis process and that lengthens the analysis and increases its cost. However, thanks to DeepRhytmAI technology we will be able to automate an even greater part of the ECG analysis process to make it quicker. Perhaps it will not eliminate the human factor entirely from the ECG data analysis, but will significantly reduce human involvement and that certainly pleases our customers and business partners, and ultimately leads to better and faster patient diagnosis," says Jaroslaw Jerzakowski, Board Member, Medicalgorithmics S.A.
DeepRhytmAI will be accessible to business partners who use its devices together with the next generation PocketECG system not earlier than in the second half of 2023.
Medicalgorithmics operates in the industry of advanced telemetry for medicine. The Group provides solutions for cardiac diagnostics, especially in the area of ECG signal analysis. Its services are available in several countries and continents of the world, including North America, Asia, Europe and Australia.
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CHICAGO, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barchart, a leading data and technology partner trusted by over 600 agribusinesses representing over 4,000 grain facilities, has released the results of a new collegiate survey: The Future of Agriculture. This 22-page comprehensive report compiled by surveying agriculture focused students from 18 universities across the country helps agribusinesses in the commodity industry better understand where the future of ag is headed from the perspective of forthcoming professionals and leaders.
"Our latest survey outlines how college students who are studying various ag programs across the country view the future of the agriculture industry," says Barchart CEO Mark Haraburda. "Through the responses we received, we were able to uncover a significant amount of information which can be used by agribusinesses to guide them in better understanding how the current university generation perceives the current and upcoming landscape of ag."
The report outlines multiple conclusions, including: which tools are most essential to benefitting tomorrow's producers; where the most opportunity for technology disruption lies; how conservation impacts decisions for the upcoming generation; and, how technology and data will influence the industry's future.
"We would like to thank all of the college students who participated in this survey, and we hope our readers find the information and insights to be useful," added Haraburda.
To download the complete survey, please click here.
Barchart provides the most comprehensive suite of digital tools for agribusinesses to make better decisions, improve workflows and support growth. To learn more about these solutions or to join our network of agribusiness clients and service providers, please visit our website.
About Barchart
Barchart is a leading provider of market data and services to the global financial, media, and commodity industries. Our diversified client base trusts Barchart's innovative Solutions across data, software, and technology to power their operation from front to back office, while our Media brands enable financial and commodity professionals to make decisions through web content, news, and publications. For more information, please visit www.barchart.com/solutions.
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Barchart
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The subsidiary has seen stellar audit performance results of zero Form 483s since 2009
TORONTO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Think Research Corporation (TSXV: THNK) (OTCQB: THKKF) ("Think" or the "Company"), a company focused on transforming healthcare through digital health software solutions, is pleased to announce its subsidiary, BioPharma Services Inc., ("BioPharma") has continued its record of audit achievement following the successful completion of an audit by the United States Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") of BioPharma's Toronto clinical facility for compliance with Good Clinical Practice ("GCP") regulations.
The FDA Inspector, observed by Health Canada, reviewed two studies during the week of May 9, 2022, resulting in no critical findings and the issuance of zero Form 483 observations.1 The fact that the inspection concluded 1 day earlier than scheduled with no issuance of a Form 483 speaks volumes to the quality and compliance maintained by BioPharma. The successful results build on BioPharma's record of excellence with respect to regulatory audits conducted by the FDA. Since 2009, the FDA has conducted 13 GCP inspections of BioPharma facilities in Canada and the US without a single Form 483 observation being issued, signifying BioPharma's unwavering compliance and conformance to applicable GCP regulations.
BioPharma is leading the digitalization of the clinical research industry with its award-winning facilities in Toronto, Canada and St. Louis, USA. Earlier this year, BioPharma announced the launch of its clinical trial Electronic Data Capture ("EDC") platform, which expedites Phase 1 clinical trial timelines, improves access to data for sponsors, and enables clients to shorten their drug development timelines to get therapeutics to the market faster.
Jo Ann Di Sensi, VP Global Quality and Privacy Officer at BioPharma said, "This latest inspection exemplifies BioPharma's consistent focus on quality throughout the clinical trial process. With over a decade of successful inspections by the FDA, as well as other leading regulatory bodies such as Health Canada, Standards Council of Canada, EMA (ANSM & DKMA), UK MHRA and ANVISA, BioPharma continues to be a partner of choice for innovative Phase 1 development programs."
Renzo DiCarlo, President of Clinical Research at BioPharma said, "This latest FDA inspection truly showcases BioPharma's commitment to provide robust, valuable data to our clients. With an outstanding audit record spanning over 13 years, I'm so very proud of our Think Research Family."
Sachin Aggarwal, CEO at Think said, "The positive results of the audit by the FDA are a testament to the hard work and dedication of each employee at BioPharma. I commend the team for their commitment to providing a level of quality and excellence clients can depend on."
Think Research is an industry leader in delivering knowledge-based digital healthcare software solutions. The Company's focused mission is to organize the world's health knowledge so everyone gets the best care. Its evidence-based healthcare technology solutions support the clinical decision-making process, standardize care, and improve patient outcomes. For over a decade, Think's cloud-based, EMR-agnostic digital tools have empowered clinicians around the world and positively impacted millions of patients across the continuum of care – including primary physician care, acute care hospitals and surgical suites as well as community and seniors' care. Think is proud to serve as a trusted health system partner to a rapidly growing, global client base that spans five continents across more than 13,000 healthcare facilities, with a clinical audience of over 300,000 doctors, nurses and pharmacists. Visit: www.thinkresearch.com
BioPharma Services Inc. is a full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in the conduct of Phase 1/2a and Bioequivalence clinical trials for international pharmaceutical companies worldwide. BioPharma Services has clinical research facilities both in the USA and Canada with a total capacity of 300 beds with access to healthy volunteers and special populations. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, BioPharma's comprehensive services also include Bioanalysis at our GLP Certified Laboratory, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics and Safety Data Analysis (CDISC), Data Management and Medical Writing.
For more information about BioPharma Services, contact Ms. Anna Taylor, EVP of Commercial Operations at ataylor@biopharmaservices.com
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.
For more information: https://www.thinkresearch.com/ca/investors/
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LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. ("Innovative Industrial Properties" or the "Company") (NYSE: IIPR).
Class Period: May 7, 2020 – April 13, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 24, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Innovative Industrial Properties lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/innovative-industrial-properties-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the Company's focus is to be a cannabis company lender rather than a real estate investment trust; (2) that the true values of the Company's properties are significantly lower than Innovative Industrial Properties represents; (3) existential issues in its top customers; (4) that as a result, its top customers may not be able to continue making payments to the Company, which would face significant issues replacing these customers; and (5) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies for more than 3 hours in hearing on whether to disqualify her from seeking reelection
By Marshall Cohen, CNN
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia testified for more than three hours Friday during a hearing where challengers are seeking her disqualification as a candidate for reelection, citing her role in the January 6 insurrection.
The challengers repeatedly highlighted how Greene had posted messages and videos on social media in the run-up to January 6 that used strident rhetoric. According to the challengers, these posts helped fuel the attack on the Capitol and therefore, she aided the insurrection.
But Greene’s testimony did not establish that she planned for violence or coordinated with anyone who rioted on January 6. That hole in the challengers’ case could significantly undermine their chances of disqualifying Greene, because they need to prove that she engaged in insurrection.
Greene said she didn’t remember if she had ever spoken with any GOP lawmakers or White House officials about the potential for violence on January 6. She also said she didn’t recall if she herself had posted a handful of tweets that appeared on her account, where she claimed the 2020 election was illegitimate.
And she said she didn’t remember saying that she opposed the peaceful transfer of power to Joe Biden — right before lawyers for the challengers played a video of her saying that.
When asked about the Proud Boys, a right-wing extremist group with dozens of members who stormed the US Capitol, Greene said she didn’t know much about them. When asked if they are an extremist organization, she said: “I’ve heard about them. I don’t know what they do. I don’t know much about the Proud Boys.”
The congresswoman said that she “had no knowledge of any attempt” to illegally interfere with the counting of electoral votes on January 6. Greene also testified that she had never advocated for then-President Donald Trump to invoke martial law during her meetings with him before January 6.
The firebrand GOP lawmaker was in the courtroom with one of her close congressional allies, Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, who sat with her legal team. Greene walked in to a rousing applause and cheers from the crowd assembled in the courtroom. A court security official quickly chastised the room and said outbursts would not be tolerated.
Greene’s defense
Greene also pushed back against challengers’ questioning from the witness stand.
Andrew Celli, lawyer for the challengers, asked her, “Did you like a post that said, ‘it’s quicker that a bullet to the head would be a quicker way to remove Nancy Pelosi from the role of speaker?’ ” A CNN review in 2021 of hundreds of posts and comments from Greene’s Facebook page showed she repeatedly indicated support for executing prominent Democratic politicians in 2018 and 2019 before being elected to Congress in 2020. That review included one post from January 2019, in which, Greene liked a comment that said “a bullet to the head would be quicker” to remove Pelosi.
“I have had many people manage my social media account over the years,” Greene responded to Celli’s question Friday. “I have no idea who liked that.”
She said that she never intended to promote any violence and that she didn’t recall any conversations with lawmakers or White House officials about the possibility for the pro-Trump protests to turn violent.
“I only believe in peaceful demonstration,” Greene said. “I do not support violence.”
Greene also testified that she believes President Joe Biden lost the election to Trump.
“We saw a tremendous amount of voter fraud,” Greene said, repeating a debunked claim that has become a rallying cry among Trump supporters.
Greene’s lawyers briefly questioned her as well, and they focused on the fear she felt while being escorted to safety during the attack. She was on the House floor, objecting to Biden’s electoral votes, when the pro-Trump mob breached the building and rummaged through the Capitol.
“i was scared,” Greene said. ” I was concerned. I was shocked… I had no idea what was going on… I did not want to see anyone get hurt. It was very upsetting. I was very upset.”
The outcome of this case will reverberate beyond Georgia, because similar challenges are pending against other Republican officials and could be lodged against former Trump if he runs again in 2024.
Origins of the case
The case revolves around a Civil War-era provision of the Fourteenth Amendment, which says any American official who takes an oath to uphold the Constitution is disqualified from holding any future office if they “engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.” But how this applies to today is a hotly debated legal question.
Lawyers for the challengers argued Greene “helped facilitate violent resistance” against the US government, and said they will use her own words against her, such as her strident rhetoric in the run-up to January 6 that urged people to oppose the peaceful transition of power and to have a “1776 moment.”
“This was not the type of insurrection where the leaders were standing in Richmond, Virginia, giving long-winded speeches to justify the name,” said Ron Fein, a lawyer for the challengers, form the legal advocacy group Free Speech For People. “Rather the leaders of this insurrection, of whom there were a number, were among us on Facebook, on Twitter, on corners of social media that would make your stomach hurt. The evidence will show that Marjorie Taylor Greene was one of them.”
Several of Greene’s constituents in her northwest Georgia district initiated the challenge last month with backing from a coalition of liberal activists and constitutional scholars. They claim Greene aided the insurrection by promoting voter fraud myths, posting videos before January 6 railing against the peaceful transfer of power, and allegedly coordinating with protest organizers.
The anti-Greene challenge is backed by Free Speech for People, a legal advocacy group, and Our Revolution, the left-wing group founded by Sen. Bernie Sanders. Greene, who has become infamous for peddling far-right conspiracies, has found support from some conservative legal experts and from Trump himself, who released a lie-filled statement praising her on Thursday.
What happens next?
The burden of proof will be on the challengers, to show by a “more likely than not” standard that January 6 was legally an insurrection, and that Greene helped the insurrectionists. State Judge Charles Beaudrot presided over the administrative hearing and will issue a recommendation to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on whether Greene should be disqualified.
Greene’s lawyer James Bopp Jr., in his opening statements, condemned the proceedings and said that Greene’s constitutional rights were being violated. He also said Greene would be significantly harmed if she is disqualified before the May primary, only to win an appeal later on, after the election was held.
“Our democracy is at stake. It should not be, it should be the voters, not government employees, public officials, judges and lawyers, who decide our elections,” Bopp said. “Voters have a right to vote for the candidate of their choice, unless there was very compelling legal, not rhetorical justification for that. Third, and which is not present here.”
Greene can appeal Raffensperger’s decision in state courts. She has vehemently denied any wrongdoing regarding the insurrection at the US Capitol, maintains that she “never encouraged political violence” and says she wasn’t involved in planning any protests. Her lawyer told CNN that he thinks Friday’s hearing is a “show trial” and that the entire procedure is an egregious violation of her rights.
It’s notable that the disqualification hearing is even happening. Greene filed a federal lawsuit to shut down the state process — which is how GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn fended off a similar candidacy challenge in North Carolina. But in a blistering 75-page ruling on Monday, a federal judge rejected many of Greene’s legal arguments and allowed the state case to move forward.
This story and headline have been updated with additional developments Friday.
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LAS VEGAS, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new TV channel is here, and it's all about women for women. The Everyday Woman TV is the brainchild of two powerful ladies, Galit Ventura-Rozen and Angela Giles. They are both entrepreneurs, authors, motivational speakers and have more than 20 years of business experience each.
Galit and Angela noticed a need for encouragement, motivation, and tools to assist women entrepreneurs and professionals in succeeding in adversity. They built the Everyday Woman Community of 13,000 Women in March 2020 when the world shut down, when women were looking for a way to make more money. Out of that the Everyday Woman TV Channel was born in November 2021.
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Everyday Woman TV is committed to featuring female hosts to better engage with women in all walks of life. The two founders have rounded up an amazing pool of talent in different industries to help with the mission. "Every woman has an area of expertise that she can share with other women to empower, inspire and teach them." Galit Ventura-Rozen
Galit and Angela are building a place where any woman can have the opportunity to have her own show to showcase her expertise in the area that she is passionate about in her business. This can be fitness, business, spiritual, life coaching and so much more!
"It is important to me that any woman, no matter her age, race, religion, nationality, or where she lives in the world has an opportunity to share with the world her knowledge and expertise." Angela Giles
Galit and Angela are adding more shows to the channel and encouraging female entrepreneurs and professionals to have their own show on the channel. These future show creators can capitalize on their experience while increasing their brand exposure and building their visibility.
You can stream every show on AppleTV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and over 19 platforms including at www.everydaywomantv.com for free.
This is truly a passion project of Angela and Galit's, both coming from male dominated industries they wanted to create a tv channel for women by women. Angela was recently a finalist for Entrepreneur of the year by Silver State Awards. Galit was recently on the cover of Top 100 Real Estate Agents in the country.
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DUBLIN, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mallinckrodt plc (OTCMKTS: MNKKQ) ("Mallinckrodt" or the "Company") today announced that it expects to complete its reorganization process, emerge from Chapter 11 and complete the Irish Examinership proceedings in the coming days.
On the effective date of emergence, all of Mallinckrodt's existing ordinary shares will be cancelled pursuant to the Company's Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan") and the Irish Scheme of Arrangement (the "Scheme"). Mallinckrodt expects to issue at emergence 13,170,932 new ordinary shares to its guaranteed unsecured noteholders in accordance with the provisions of the Plan and the Scheme.
In accordance with the Plan, Mallinckrodt also expects to issue at emergence to the opioid claimants 3,290,675 warrants, with a strike price of $103.40, and to adopt at emergence a management incentive plan providing for the issuance to management, key employees and directors of the Company of equity awards with respect to up to an aggregate of 1,829,068 shares. Mallinckrodt's new shares are anticipated to trade over-the-counter until such time as the Company relists on a national securities exchange.
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Latham & Watkins LLP; Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz; Arthur Cox LLP; Arnold & Porter; Ropes & Gray LLP; and Hogan Lovells served as Mallinckrodt's counsel. Guggenheim Securities, LLC served as investment banker and AlixPartners LLP served as restructuring advisor to Mallinckrodt.
About Mallinckrodt
Mallinckrodt is a global business consisting of multiple wholly owned subsidiaries that develop, manufacture, market and distribute specialty pharmaceutical products and therapies. The company's Specialty Brands reportable segment's areas of focus include autoimmune and rare diseases in specialty areas like neurology, rheumatology, nephrology, pulmonology, ophthalmology, and oncology; immunotherapy and neonatal respiratory critical care therapies; analgesics; cultured skin substitutes and gastrointestinal products. Its Specialty Generics reportable segment includes specialty generic drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients. To learn more about Mallinckrodt, visit www.mallinckrodt.com.
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Statements in this document that are not strictly historical, including statements regarding future financial condition and operating results, legal, economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting Mallinckrodt's businesses, and any other statements regarding events or developments the company believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, may be "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
There are a number of important factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those suggested or indicated by such forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. These factors include risks and uncertainties related to, among other things: the ability of Mallinckrodt and its subsidiaries to consummate the Plan, the effects of the Chapter 11 cases, including increased professional costs, on the liquidity, results of operations and businesses of Mallinckrodt and its subsidiaries; the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the restructuring support agreement and the Plan, including the settlements entered into with the OCC, the UCC, and Mallinckrodt's second lien noteholders, the financing required to fund certain distributions under the Plan and the ability of the parties to negotiate definitive agreements with respect to the matters covered by the related term sheets, whether related to such settlements, included in the restructuring support agreement, the Plan or otherwise, the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of any of the parties to terminate the restructuring support agreement, the Plan or any of the settlements and to satisfy the other conditions of the restructuring support agreement, the Plan and the settlements, including satisfying the milestones specified in the restructuring support agreement; governmental investigations and inquiries, regulatory actions and lawsuits brought against Mallinckrodt by government agencies and private parties with respect to its historical commercialization of opioids, including the agreement set forth in the Plan regarding a global settlement to resolve all opioid-related claims; potential delays in Mallinckrodt's Chapter 11 process; the settlement set forth in the Plan with governmental parties to resolve certain disputes relating to Acthar Gel; the possibility that such settlement will not be consummated and the risks and uncertainties related thereto, including the time and expense of continuing to litigate this dispute and the impact of this dispute on Mallinckrodt's financial condition and expectations for performance; the ability to maintain relationships with Mallinckrodt's suppliers, customers, employees and other third parties as a result of the Chapter 11 cases; the availability of operating capital during the pendency of the Chapter 11 cases, including events that could terminate Mallinckrodt's right to continue to access the cash collateral of Mallinckrodt's lenders; the possibility that Mallinckrodt may be unable to achieve its business and strategic goals even if the Plan is successfully consummated; the possibility that Mallinckrodt's Chapter 11 cases may be converted into Chapter 7 cases under the Bankruptcy Code; the potential termination of Mallinckrodt's exclusive right to file a Chapter 11 plan; the nondischargeability of certain claims against Mallinckrodt as part of the bankruptcy process; developing, funding and executing Mallinckrodt's business plan and continuing as a going concern; Mallinckrodt's post-bankruptcy capital structure; scrutiny from governments, legislative bodies and enforcement agencies related to sales, marketing and pricing practices; pricing pressure on certain of Mallinckrodt's products due to legal changes or changes in insurers' reimbursement practices resulting from recent increased public scrutiny of healthcare and pharmaceutical costs; the impact of the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus; the reimbursement practices of governmental health administration authorities, private health coverage insurers and other third-party payers; complex reporting and payment obligations under the Medicare and Medicaid rebate programs and other governmental purchasing and rebate programs; cost containment efforts of customers, purchasing groups, third-party payers and governmental organizations; changes in or failure to comply with relevant laws and regulations; Mallinckrodt's and its partners' ability to successfully develop or commercialize new products or expand commercial opportunities; Mallinckrodt's ability to navigate price fluctuations; competition; Mallinckrodt's and its partners' ability to protect intellectual property rights; limited clinical trial data for Acthar Gel; clinical studies and related regulatory processes; product liability losses and other litigation liability; material health, safety and environmental liabilities; potential indemnification liabilities to Covidien pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement; business development activities; retention of key personnel; the effectiveness of information technology infrastructure including cybersecurity and data leakage risks; customer concentration; Mallinckrodt's reliance on certain individual products that are material to its financial performance; Mallinckrodt's ability to receive procurement and production quotas granted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; complex manufacturing processes; conducting business internationally; Mallinckrodt's ability to achieve expected benefits from restructuring activities; Mallinckrodt's significant levels of intangible assets and related impairment testing; labor and employment laws and regulations; natural disasters or other catastrophic events; Mallinckrodt's substantial indebtedness and its ability to generate sufficient cash to reduce its indebtedness; Mallinckrodt's ability to generate sufficient cash to service indebtedness even after the existing indebtedness is restructured; future changes to U.S. and foreign tax laws or the impact of disputes with governmental tax authorities; and the impact of Irish laws.
These and other factors are identified and described in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of Mallinckrodt's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date hereof and Mallinckrodt does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events and developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
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India’s top court halts use of controversial sedition law in rebuke to the government
By Swati Gupta and Rhea Mogul, CNN
India’s top court on Wednesday ordered the temporary suspension of the country’s controversial sedition law, putting pressure on the government which has been accused of misusing it to stifle free speech.
The colonial-era law will be paused until the government completes a review, the Supreme Court said. No further cases should be registered under the law until the review is complete, it added, in an apparent rebuke to the government.
Those currently arrested under the law can apply for bail if they are in prison solely for sedition, Rashmi Singh, a lawyer representing the petitioners, told CNN.
This week India’s federal government told the Supreme Court that it was willing to re-examine the law after a series of petitions were filed in the Supreme Court, challenging it and accusing the government of misusing it.
Singh said she was “exhilarated and very relieved” by the Supreme Court’s order.
“It is a great thing and we hope that when the reconsideration happens, they say that it is a colonial-era law,” she said. “This is definitely a positive move in the direction of the sedition law being struck down.”
The law, which was introduced by the British colonial government in 1860, prohibits “words either spoken or written, or by signs or visible representation” that attempt to cause “hatred or contempt, or excite or attempt to excite disaffection,” toward the government. A person convicted of sedition may be imprisoned for more than three years.
Experts have accused India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using the law to silence activists, journalists and other critics. India has seen an uptick in its implementation since Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his BJP swept to power in 2014.
In 2015, 30 people were charged with sedition, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). In 2020, the most recent year for which data is available, that number had increased to 73.
In January, Rohinton Nariman, a former judge of India’s Supreme Court, hit out at how sedition laws are being used.
He said young people, students and stand-up comedians were being booked for criticizing the government, while others were getting away with calling for genocide against Muslims, referring to comments made during a three-day event in the city of Haridwar in December when right-wing Hindus called on their followers to kill Muslims.
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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world's largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, was honored by Molex as its 2021 Global e-Catalog Distributor of the Year at the 2022 EDS Leadership Summit held May 10-13 in Las Vegas. This is the fourth time that Digi-Key has won the award, with previous wins in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
"We are honored to receive the 2021 Global e-Catalog Distributor of the Year award from Molex," said David Stein, vice president of global supplier management at Digi-Key. "Our shared commitment to quality and reliability has created long-lasting connections and results for customers across the globe. This achievement is a testament to our outstanding global partnership, along with all of the hard work by our team members across the globe. Close alignment with our supplier partners is an important part of our growth strategy, and the exceptional collaboration that Molex delivers reinforces their commitment to engineering-focused innovation. Digi-Key greatly appreciates this award from our longstanding partner."
"Digi-Key's commitment to growth and operational excellence has played a key role in contributing to the overall success of Molex in key industries over the past year," said Fred Bell, vice president of global distribution at Molex. "We are thrilled to present Digi-Key with the Global e-Catalog Distributor of the Year award, and we congratulate the team on their exceptional performance in 2021. We look forward to continued success with Digi-Key in the years to come."
For more information, and to order from Digi-Key's full line of Molex products, please visit the Digi-Key website.
Molex is a leading global supplier of electronic interconnects, focused on designing and developing innovative solutions critical to products that touch virtually every walk of life. With its portfolio of more than 100,000 products, the company serves customers in a variety of industries, including the telecom, datacom, computer/peripheral, automotive, premise wiring, industrial, consumer, medical and military markets. Molex also provide a continuous flow of innovation in areas such as high-speed signal integrity, miniaturization, higher power delivery, optical signal transmission and sealed harsh-environment connectivity.
Digi-Key Electronics, headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minn., USA, is recognized as both the leader and continuous innovator in the high service distribution of electronic components and automation products worldwide. As the original pioneer in this space, Digi-Key provides more than 13.4 million components from over 2,300 quality name-brand manufacturers with an industry-leading breadth and depth of product in stock and available for immediate shipment. Beyond the products that drive technology innovation, Digi-Key also supports design engineers and procurement professionals with a wealth of digital solutions and tools to make their jobs more efficient. Additional information can be found at digikey.com and on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Fun on the Run host Yolonda Williams heads to Eataly Dallas, where you can shop for you ingredients, cook your own food and then eat your meal all under one roof.
They have classes that teach all kinds of cooking skills including wine tasting, pasta making, meatballs, pizza and more.
Watch the video player above for more details.
Not only do they have classes and Italian cuisine galore, but Eataly also offers:
- Custom orders: From specialty meats to made-to-order gift boxes, we can fulfill almost any custom order request – all you have to do is ask!
- Private dining & events: At Eataly, we believe that one of the greatest sources of joy is what happens around the dinner table. Eataly Dallas offers a range of private dining and event options in our restaurants and cooking school. Let us help you create a memorable experience at Eataly to celebrate your special occasion.
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Services for Nancy Pearl Nelson, 83, of Killeen will be 11 a.m. Friday at Don D. Summers Funeral Chapel in Temple.
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Services for Nancy Pearl Nelson, 83, of Killeen will be 11 a.m. Friday at Don D. Summers Funeral Chapel in Temple.
Mrs. Nelson died Wednesday, July 27, in Killeen.
She was born March 29, 1939, in Holly Springs, Miss., to Samuel and Lillian Wadley Jeffries. She graduated from John Hay High School. She lived in Cleveland, Ohio, and worked for the Cleveland Board of Education. She later worked as a surgical transporter for MetroHealth Systems and retired after more than 25 years of service. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church and became a member of Marlboro Heights Missionary Baptist Church after moving to Killeen.
Survivors include a son, Olin Jeffries Nelson of Killeen; four daughters, Quinette James of St. Petersburg, Fla., Reana Nelson and Shoshana Wright, both of Killeen, and Rochella Thompson of Cleveland, Ohio; a sister, Lula Kate Nunnally of Memphis, Tenn.; and 44 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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LONG BEACH, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Giving is second nature for Chinese-native Hing Hung. He lives his life with a "pay it forward" mentality, and because of him, the MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Long Beach Medical Center continues to be a leader in cardiac care. Hing and his wife, Doris, recently gifted the hospital $5 million, and both feel blessed to have been able to do so.
"To say we are grateful to the Hung Family would be an understatement," said John Bishop, CEO, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach. "Hing and Doris are exceptionally kind, generous and thoughtful people who have made this investment because they care about the health and well-being of our communities."
Rob Gunsalus, president of the MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center Foundation noted that, "The Hung's understand that one of the most impactful and efficient philanthropic investments you can make is with your local hospital. The fact that MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and our MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute are highly ranked and are also models of community service only amplifies the impact of their generosity."
Their generous gift has helped fund a new hybrid cardiovascular operating suite, which features highly advanced technology and combines the diagnostic capabilities of a catheterization laboratory with the surgical functions of an operating room.
Rodney White, M.D., medical director, Vascular Surgery, MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute, Long Beach Medical Center said, "Each day, the MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute is advancing and reshaping the future of cardiac care and advancements to bring the community the best possible vascular and cardiac care, close to home."
Hing was born in Communist-ruled China. When he was a teenager, the government forced him to work on a labor farm during the Cultural Revolution. In 1974, when Hing was 22-years-old, he snuck away with peers and used a boat to escape to Macau.
"Patrolmen spotted us though, and we had to gut the boat and swim around the channel through the night. We knew if we got caught, we'd be sent back to the farm," recalled Hing. "I didn't have time to be scared, I just swam."
Hing made it to Macau and was eventually sponsored to receive his immigrant visa to the United States. He met Doris in 1978 while they were both students at Cal Poly Pomona. Hing studied electrical engineering and went on with a colleague to be the co-founder of a business that created the technology behind badge readers at door entryways. Their company, Mercury Security Corp., has been a huge success since it opened in 1992. They sold the company in 2013, and Hing remained active with the company until 2020.
The hybrid cardiovascular operating suite that the Hung family has helped finance will allow the MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute care team to easily switch from a catheterization lab to an operating room during procedures that may need special care.
"The imaging capabilities in this room gives us the opportunity to perform the specialized transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure, which is a minimally-invasive way to replace the aortic heart valve without opening the chest," stated David Shavelle, M.D., medical director, Adult Cardiology & Interventional Lab, MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute, Long Beach Medical Center. "We will be able to continue to save lives in this room, and this room was made possible because of Hing and Doris."
The Hung Family has a personal connection to MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. When Doris battled breast cancer in 2005, she received her care at the hospital, and today she is cancer free. Hing's mother also fought ovarian cancer and received chemotherapy treatment at Long Beach Medical Center.
The Hung Family's previous major gifts have gone towards the building of the Cherese Mari Laulhere Children's Village at MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach, a consultation room at the MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute, and the renovation of a catherization laboratory at the MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute.
"Hing and Doris truly care about ensuring our hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art technology that will help patients for decades to come," said Marc Sakwa, M.D., Medical Director, Adult Cardiovascular Surgery, MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute, Long Beach Medical Center. "The heart of our Heart & Vascular Institute beats strong because of donors like them. I'm thankful to work in a hospital that is vigorously supported by members of our community."
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Queen Elizabeth II privately marks her 96th birthday
LONDON (AP) - Queen Elizabeth II is marking her 96th birthday privately on Thursday, retreating to the Sandringham estate in eastern England that has offered the monarch and her late husband, Prince Philip, a refuge from the affairs of state.
Elizabeth is expected to spend the day at the estate’s Wood Farm cottage, a personal sanctuary where she also spent her first Christmas since Philip’s death in April 2021. Philip loved the cottage, in part because it is close to the sea, she said in February when hosting a rare public event at Sandringham.
“I think the queen’s approach to birthdays very much embodies her keep calm and carry on attitude,” said Emily Nash, the royal editor at HELLO! magazine. “She doesn’t like a fuss.”
This birthday comes during the queen’s platinum jubilee year, marking her 70 years on the throne. While Thursday will be low-key, public celebrations will take place June 2-5, when four days of jubilee festivities have been scheduled to coincide with the monarch’s official birthday.
The day marks yet another milestone in a tumultuous period for the monarch, who has sought to cement the future of the monarchy amid signs of her age and controversy in the family. After recovering from a bout of COVID-19 earlier this year, the queen’s public appearances have been limited by unspecified “mobility issues.” Prince Andrew’s multi-million pound settlement with a woman who accused him of sexual exploitation also caused unwanted headlines for the royal family.
But the queen got an early birthday treat last week, when grandson Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, paid her a joint visit for the first time since they stepped away from frontline royal duties and moved to California in 2020. Harry, in an interview with NBC, said his grandmother was “on great form,” though he added that he wanted to make sure she was “protected” and had “the right people around her.”
Britain’s longest-serving monarch, Elizabeth has spent much of the past two years at Windsor Castle, west of London, where she took refuge during the pandemic.
It’s been a little over a year since the death of Philip, her spouse of more than 70 years.
The queen said good-bye during a scaled down funeral in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. Coronavirus restrictions in place at the time limited the service to 30 mourners and forced the monarch to sit alone — a poignant reminder of how she would spend her remaining years.
Last month, with the pandemic on the wane and restrictions eased, the queen shrugged off recent health issues to attend a service of thanksgiving for Philip at Westminster Abbey, entering the abbey on the arm of Andrew, her second son.
Her choice of escorts was seen as a vote of support for Andrew following his legal settlement.
But the in-person appearance was rare. The Queen has increasingly relied on Prince Charles to take on public engagements in the twilight of her reign, most recently offering alms to senior citizens at the Royal Maundy service at St. George’s Chapel.
Charles took on the traditional task of distributing specially minted coins to pensioners who were being recognized for service to the church and the local community.
This year, 96 men and 96 women received the coins, one for each year of the queen’s life.
“She has a lot coming up in the next few months, so it absolutely makes sense that she enjoys her birthday quietly, privately at Sandringham,” Nash said. “She will no doubt have quite a lot of time to reflect on her happy times there with Prince Philip over the years. But this is really someone whose focus is still on the future, even at the age of 96.”
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Kroger opens two new spoke facilities expanding service in the South and Midwest
CINCINNATI, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's largest grocery retailer, today announced the official opening of two new spoke facilities in Greater Nashville and the Chicago Metro Area. Serving as last-mile cross-dock locations, the new spokes will operate as a seamless extension of regional fulfillment centers, making Kroger Delivery available to more customers in Tennessee and Illinois.
"Kroger Delivery promises an unparalleled shopping and delivery experience, making fresh just one click away at Kroger.com or the Kroger app," said Bill Bennett, Kroger Vice President and Head of E-commerce. "From personalized digital offers to our white glove delivery service, the Kroger seamless ecosystem saves time and money. Kroger Delivery orders are brought to customers in our branded delivery trucks and delivered to their doorstep by our trained and uniformed associates—all with zero compromise."
Local shoppers also have access to the newly launched Boost by Kroger annual membership program. For either $59 or $99 per year, Boost provides customers with benefits like unlimited free delivery on orders of $35 or more and two Fuel Points for every $1 spent on groceries and general merchandise purchases through Delivery, Pickup and in-stores. Kroger estimates the membership can save customers more than $1,000 per year on fuel and grocery delivery.
Nashville, Tennessee
The approximately 40,000-square-foot facility will work in conjunction with the Atlanta fulfillment center, increasing the network's reach to customers up to 200 miles from the hub. The facility is located on Polk Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee and will employ more than 180 associates.
"Tennessee is defined by the brands that call our state home, so we are proud to partner with the Kroger Delivery team as the company establishes and opens its operations in Davidson County. Nashville's pro-business climate and central location will be vital in helping Kroger expand its customer delivery reach across the Southeast for years to come," said Stuart McWhorter, Tennessee Economic & Community Development Commissioner.
Maywood, Illinois (Chicago)
Located approximately 20 miles west of Chicago in Maywood, Illinois, the nearly 80,000-square-foot facility will work concurrently with the fulfillment center in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The site expects to employ more than 180 associates. "Kroger facility replaces a blighted area while adding new jobs and revenues that aid in the revitalization of our community. We are happy to welcome a partner that works to address our food desert designation and look to evolving collaboration with them," said Maywood Mayor, Nathaniel George Booker.
Kroger Delivery Explained
The expansion in Greater Nashville and the Chicago Metro Area represents an extension of a partnership between Kroger and Ocado Group, a world leader in technology for grocery e-commerce. In 2018, the companies announced a collaboration to establish a delivery network that combines artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, and automation in a bold new way, bringing first-of-its-kind technology to America.
The delivery network relies on highly automated fulfillment centers. At the hub sites, more than 1,000 bots move around giant 3D grids, orchestrated by proprietary control systems. The grid, known as The Hive, contains totes with products and ready-to-deliver customer orders. As customers' orders near delivery times, bots retrieve products from The Hive and present them at pick stations for items to be sorted for delivery, a process governed by algorithms that ensure items are intelligently packed. For example, fragile items are placed on top, bags are evenly weighted, and each order is optimized to fit into the lowest number of bags, reducing plastic use. Bags are also recyclable, reflecting Kroger's commitment to its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste commitment to rid its communities of hunger and waste.
"The continued expansion of the Kroger fulfillment network means improved access to fresh food for customers eager for the variety and value offered by Kroger that once could only be accessed through our stores," said Gabriel Arreaga, Kroger's Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer. "This network enables Kroger to add scale, achieve reliability of experience, gain from the benefits of automation and ultimately widen our customer reach in current operating regions and new parts of the U.S."
Kroger's end-to-end cold solutions keep groceries fresh once loaded into customized refrigerated delivery van, which can store up to 20 orders. Powerful machine learning algorithms optimize delivery routes, considering factors such as road conditions and optimal fuel efficiency. Vans may travel up to 90 miles with orders from the hub and spoke facilities to make deliveries. Associates at the spoke facility will deliver orders within their service area, adding ZIP codes as demand grows.
Kroger currently operates customer fulfillment centers in Monroe, OH, Groveland, FL, Forest Park, GA (Atlanta), Pleasant Prairie, WI, Dallas, TX and Romulus, MI (Detroit), with additional customer fulfillment centers slated for California, Frederick, MD, Phoenix, AZ, Cleveland, OH, Charlotte, NC, Aurora, CO (Denver), as well as South Florida and the Northeast.
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At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are, across our family of companies, nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
About Ocado Group
Ocado Group is a UK based technology company admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange (Ticker OCDO). It provides end-to-end online grocery fulfillment solutions to some of the world's largest grocery retailers and holds a 50% share of Ocado Retail Ltd in the UK in a Joint Venture with Marks & Spencer. Ocado has spent two decades innovating for grocery online, investing in a wide technology estate that includes robotics, AI & machine learning, simulation, forecasting, and edge intelligence.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Juan Monteverde, founder and managing partner of the class action firm Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), a national securities firm rated Top 50 in the 2018-2021 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report and headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City, is investigating Avalara, Inc. (AVLR), relating to its proposed acquisition by Vista Equity Partners. Under the terms of the agreement, AVLR shareholders are expected to receive $93.50 in cash per share they own. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/avalara-inc. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
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A jury trial for Cedric Marks — charged in the slayings of two Temple residents — was supposed to begin Monday, but was rescheduled to a new summer date of June 13.
Marks, 47, of Killeen, faces capital murder of multiple persons, a capital felony; burglary of a habitation with intent to commit a felony, a first-degree felony; tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony; and various misdemeanor charges.
Bell County District Attorney Henry Garza is seeking the death penalty for Marks for allegedly killing Temple residents Jenna Scott, 28, and Michael Swearingin, 32, on Jan. 3, 2019.
Marks, who was arrested on Feb. 3, 2019, has remained at the Bell County Jail in lieu of bonds totaling more than $2 million. He escaped from custody for several hours while being transported from Michigan to Bell County,
Maya Maxwell, Marks’s alleged accomplice, was arrested on Jan. 29, 2019 and charged with capital murder of multiple persons, a capital felony, and tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony. She remains at the Bell County jail on bonds totaling $750,000. Maxwell is scheduled for a pretrial hearing on July 22 at the 426th Judicial District Court to be presided by Steven Duskie, the same judge overseeing Marks’ trial.
Marks has maintained his innocence while Maxwell told investigators with the Temple Police Department that she and Marks hid Swearingin’s car in Austin to distract authorities.
Arrest affidavits filed in the case said the victims were taken to a residence in Killeen and allegedly killed by Marks.
Maxwell also said she and Marks took the bodies to Clearview, Okla., to bury the bodies in a shallow grave, where police found the bodies with the help of Maxwell, the affidavit said.
Autopsy reports listed Scott’s cause of death as homicidal violence due to multiple traumatic injuries while Swearingin was strangled. He had contusions, cuts, and abrasions on his body. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_4c87d7be-b46b-11ec-ba1c-bb43733487e0.html | 2022-04-05T00:58:32Z |
Salman Rushdie attacker ‘surprised’ the author survived
Published: Aug. 17, 2022 at 5:44 PM CDT|Updated: 52 minutes ago
MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — The man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie on a lecture stage in western New York said in an interview that he was surprised to learn the author had survived.
Speaking to the New York Post from jail, Hadi Matar said he decided to see Rushdie at the Chautauqua Institution after he saw a tweet last winter about the writer’s planned appearance.
Matar wouldn’t say whether he was following a 1989 edict issued by the late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini that called for Rushdie’s death after he published his novel “The Satanic Verses.”
Rushdie suffered wounds to his neck, liver, eye and an arm in the attack.
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DENVER, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Board of Trustees (the "Board") for the Clough Global Opportunities Fund (the "Fund") has declared a monthly cash distribution of $0.0943 per common share, payable on the dates noted below. The Fund's managed distribution policy is to set the monthly distribution rate at an amount equal to one twelfth of 10% of the Fund's adjusted year-end net asset value per share ("NAV"), which will be the average of the NAVs as of the last five business days of the prior calendar year.
The following dates apply to the distributions declared:
Ex-Date: April 18, 2022
Record Date: April 19, 2022
Payable Date: April 29, 2022
Ex-Date: May 19, 2022
Record Date: May 20, 2022
Payable Date: May 31, 2022
Ex-Date: June 16, 2022
Record Date: June 17, 2022
Payable Date: June 30, 2022
A portion of the distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, will be made after year-end.
The Clough Global Opportunities Fund
The Fund is a closed-end fund with an investment objective of providing a high level of total return. The Fund seeks to achieve this objective by applying a fundamental research-driven investment process and will invest in equity and equity-related securities as well as fixed income securities, including both corporate and sovereign debt. Utilizing Clough Capital's global research capabilities, the Fund will invest in both U.S. and non-U.S. markets. The Fund's portfolio managers are Chuck Clough and Rob Zdunczyk. As of March 31st, 2022 the Fund had approximately $754.7 million in total assets. More information, including the Fund's dividend reinvestment plan, can be found at www.cloughglobal.com or call 877-256-8445.
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Clough Capital is a Boston-based investment advisory firm which manages approximately $2.1 billion in assets: $700 million in hedge fund and institutional accounts; $73 million in open-end mutual funds; and $1.4 billion in three closed-end funds (as of March 31, 2022) – Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (GLV), Clough Global Equity Fund (GLQ), and Clough Global Opportunities Fund (GLO).
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SHANGHAI, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinix, an emerging brand in the consumer electronics market, today announced the NOTE 12 PRO, the latest addition to its NOTE Series smartphone line-up. The NOTE 12 PRO is the first smartphone powered by MediaTek Helio G99. The device features an impressive 108MP camera unit, a 6.7" FHD+ true-color AMOLED display, and stunning design language that stands out from the crowd. The NOTE 12 PRO caters to the ever-growing needs of young people today and is all available at a modest price tag proving unparalleled value for a smartphone in 2022.
"The NOTE 12 PRO is the industry's first smartphone powered by MediaTek Helio G99, which uses TSMC's 6nm process technology. The NOTE 12 PRO fully realizes the potential of the chipset to bring users a truly outstanding smartphone experience. With incredible photographic capabilities, a powerful chipset, and a stylish design, the NOTE 12 PRO represents a fantastic choice for young users in emerging markets looking to upgrade their devices. At Infinix, we are committed to expanding our product portfolio to meet the demand of different consumers." Vento Lin, Product Manager of NOTE Series at Infinix Mobility.
Exceptional Performance
The NOTE 12 PRO is powered by MediaTek's latest chipset, the Helio G99, delivering unparalleled computing architecture, powerful performance, and industry-leading power efficiency. Inside the MediaTek Helio G99 is an octa-core CPU with two high-performance Arm Cortex-A76 processors clocking up to 2.2GHz, alongside a highly capable Arm Mali G57-class GPU. The Helio G99 was built using the exceptionally efficient 6nm-class chip production process, maximizing in-game performance and power saving. This chip allows for extensive usage on a single charge and enables buttery smooth gaming all day long. Compared to the G96 12nm, the power consumption of the G99 6nm processor is reduced by 10% [1].
Smartphone Photography at its Best
The NOTE 12 PRO is equipped with the 108MP Ultra Clear Triple Camera, delivering unparalleled photo quality. The crisp 108MP main camera features the latest Samsung S5KHM6 sensor, which ensures enhanced image quality and reduced noise. The f/1.75 aperture lens, which supports 9-in-1 Super Pixel, helps mobile photographers to create truly stunning photographs. Additionally, the 1/1.67 super large image sensor and 1.92μm unit pixel size allow more light into the lens resulting in enhanced quality & clarity of snapshots in all lighting conditions so that users can focus on the subject and less on the light.
By utilizing professional Night Scene Photography Mode, the NOTE 12 PRO can capture more light at night, restore realistic and richer details, and present clear and vivid portraits. Furthermore, for users looking for the perfect selfie, the NOTE 12 PRO also offers a 16MP front camera for snapping crystal clear selfies.
Iconic Design Language
Embodying Infinix's pursuit of aesthetics, the NOTE 12 PRO elevates premium design to new heights. The Round Camera Deco design is inspired by a racing car, reflecting NOTE 12 PRO's spirit of passion and exploration. Available in three glossy finishes – Volcanic grey, Tuscany Blue, and Alpine White, the NOTE 12 PRO looks the part alongside delivering a fantastic smartphone experience. Exceptionally thin, sleek, and stylish, the NOTE 12 Pro boasts a thickness of just 7.8mm, effortlessly fitting into small handbags and pockets. The NOTE 12 PRO represents one of the best-looking smartphones designed to date in the NOTE Series lineup.
The NOTE 12 Pro comes with a stunningly slim 6.7-inch FHD+ true-color AMOLED screen which displays rich vivid colors. Compared with conventional LCD screens, AMOLED is more power-efficient and doesn't leak light. With a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and a 100000:1 color contrast ratio, the NOTE 12 Pro screens give rise to sharper, more true-to-life colors. Presenting a truly immersive visual entertainment experience, the NOTE 12 PRO has super-narrow bezels which deliver an impressive 92% screen-to-body ratio.
Ahead of the Curve
The NOTE 12 PRO is equipped with unique Extended RAM technology allowing the device to run smoothly under heavy usage. Consumers can enjoy a better experience compared to the original large-memory models without the added cost. The NOTE 12 PRO provides extended memory of 8GB+5GB (equivalent to 13GB), supporting up to 20 apps running lag-free at the same time [2].
Furthermore, the NOTE 12 PRO gives users longer-lasting battery life thanks to the 5000mAh battery and 33W super charge functionality, allowing users to quickly power up their smartphone.
Additional key features
- Monster Game Kit: Infinix's Monster Game Kit provides consumers with visual, auditory, and tactile sensations for an immersive gaming experience. Utilizing graphic enhancement, revive countdown, Dual Speakers with DTS and the Linear Motor Tactile System make smartphone gaming better than ever before.
- Dual Speakers with DTS: The NOTE 12 PRO is equipped with Dual Speakers with DTS Stereo surround sounds for a truly immersive audio experience.
- XOS 10.6 Software: The NOTE 12 PRO features new XOS 10.6 software based on Android 12, which includes new features such as Storage Optimizer, Lightning Multi-Window, Privacy Guardian and more.
- Multifunctional NFC: The NOTE 12 PRO offers consumer NFC function to make secure transactions, enabling being a e-ticket to connect electronic devices with a touch.
Pricing and Availability
The NOTE 12 PRO will cost around $219. The series will include variations based on customer and market demands. Prices and availability will vary from region to region.
About Infinix:
Infinix Mobility is a rapidly emerging technology brand that designs, manufactures and markets an expanding portfolio of smart devices worldwide under the Infinix brand, which was founded in 2013.
Targeting today's youth with first in class technology, Infinix creates trendy, powerful and attainably priced smart devices that bring the latest technology on the market to users around the world at a time when they need it at a price that they want it.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group –Rebounding from the previous slowdowns, the airline industry is in a resurgence that's expected to regain industry-wide profitability in 2023, with North America already expected to deliver an $8.8 billion profit in 2022. Many lessons were learned during the health crisis, and now customers are demanding more from their carriers, including increased menu options, most notably demanding more vegetarian- and vegan-friendly options. Recently Air Canada (TSX: AC) (OTCQX: ACDVF) took a public tongue-lashing from a travel blogger specifically for its lack of delivering upon vegan orders, while American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) has also taken criticism for its inconsistency. Responding to these concerns, the airlines have sprung into action to re-establish trust with vegetarian and vegan clientele, including American Airlines adding a popular new vegan cookie dough bars snack option, United Airlines Holding, Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL) and Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE: DAL) each teaming up with Impossible Foods, and Air Canada tapped Pangea Natural Foods (CSE: PNGA) (OTCQB: PNGAF) to provide a new high-protein snack mix to its flights.
In-flight catering is big business, with the world's in-flight catering services market expected to reach $21.5 billion by 2024.
In the case of Pangea Natural Foods (CSE:PNGA), getting picked up by a major carrier such as Air Canada (TSX: AC) (OTCQX:ACDVF) is a major win, as it's Canada's largest domestic and international airline with a fleet of over 330, serving more than 160 destinations, and flying up to 438 daily flights between Canada and the United States alone. Together with Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express partners, Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 Canadian airports, 46 destinations in the United States and 67 airports in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
While technically vegetarian and not vegan (due to its white chocolate chips), Pangea's Munchie Mix is a superfood rich snack made with dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, roasted cashews, almonds and pumpkin seeds. Pangea manufactures the Munchie Mix, along with their Plant-Based Patties and Old Fashioned Ghee in-house at their Vancouver Lower Mainland facility, which has been approved by both the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
"The introduction of Munchie Mix into Pangea's product line is yet another opportunity for us to bring high-quality products to the market," said Pangea CEO Pratap Sandhu. "All ingredients are free of GMOs and packed with antioxidants, magnesium, manganese, zinc and vitamin E. We are thrilled to introduce the Munchie Mix to Air Canada's large network of routes, thus expanding our distribution beyond just an e-commerce and retail footprint."
Prior to the announcement, Pangea had made its splash on the market by establishing its other products, the Pangea Plant-Based Patties and Old Fashioned Ghee via their online website and through over 250 retail outlets across Canada and the United States.
For first-class customers on flights in the United States, American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) is now offering a delicious line of plant-based, on-the-go cookie dough bars from Whoa Dough.
"Having a major airline carry our line is incredibly exciting for us, as we are eager for Whoa Dough to be enjoyed by millions of travelers every day who are looking for a healthier all-natural snack—without compromising on taste during their flight," said Whoa Dough founder Todd Goldstein. "Our snack bars are also ideal for passengers with dietary registrations."
Created with no artificial ingredients, Whoa Dough's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough flavor is one of the brand's most popular varieties with customers. Each bar contains 4 grams of protein, 5 grams of fat, and 9 grams of sugar, all with only 150 calories, and are also certified gluten-Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg Free, OU Kosher, and Non-GMO Project Verified.
Earlier this year, both Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) and United Airlines Holding, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) each added to their menus by tapping into the expertise of Impossible Foods which is expected to go public soon, either through a traditional IPO or a SPAC merger.
In the case of Delta, they featured the work of Impossible Foods by debuting new plant-based menu options in March. For United, their similar announcement came later in June.
"Not only are plant-based meats like Impossible™ Burger delicious to eat, but they're also often better for the environment, using far less land and water to produce," said Kristen Manion Taylor, SVP – In-Flight Service for Delta. "These new options are one part of Delta's broader mission to promote a wellness-focused travel journey."
Delta flights went on to not only include the Impossible Burger, but also Impossible's plant-based meatballs, as well as plant-based lamb meatballs from Black Sheep Foods, cauliflower cakes, and a warm seasonal vegetable plate.
United customers went on to be treated to an exclusive Impossible Meatball Bowl on select US flights, as well as Impossible Sausage made from plants in select Polaris lounges.
"We want our food offerings to evolve and change along with people's preferences – we're proud to work with Impossible Foods and think our customers are really going to love these new options," said Aaron McMillan, United Managing Director of Hospitality and Planning. "To many travelers, the quality of food choices at the airport and in the sky are a really important part of the customer experience, so we're invested in making sure our menu items exceed their expectations."
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