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SHANGHAI, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zhongchao Inc. (NASDAQ: ZCMD) ("Zhongchao" or the "Company"), an internet technology company offering healthcare professionals the online healthcare information, professional training and educational services platform and patient management service, today announced its MDMOOC platform launched online training course (the "Course") titled "Disease Prevention and Distribution Quality Management," to staffs (the "Staffs") in various departments for diseases control and prevention, in order to improve their skillsets and efficiency in vaccination management as well as diseases control and prevention.
The Course was launched in April 2022 and is expected to provide trainings for up to 20,000 people. The targeted Staffs include Staffs from, among others, front-line clinics, communities, medical and administrative departments. Participants can access the Course through MDMOOC's website, the Company's WeChat public account, and the Company's WeChat mini program platform.
Speakers of the Course include representatives and experts in disease control, public health and medical science from Luzhou, Qingdao, Nanchong, Hangzhou, Guangzhou and Suzhou, and some well-known industry experts:
- Lingsheng Cao, the head of the National Immunization Planning Information Technology Working Group;
- Shicheng Guo, a member of the Field Epidemiology Group of the Public Health Branch of the Chinese Medical Association;
- Wenzhou Yu, a director of the Immunization Service Office of the National Center for Immunization Planning, and the chairman of the Special Committee on Immunization Service Guidance and Evaluation of the China Vaccine Industry Association; and
- Qin Tan, a member of the Vaccine Supply Assurance Branch of the China Vaccine Industry Association.
Since 2020, the Company has closely followed the policies and guidance regarding pandemic control and prevention issued by WHO and Chinese government and has launched related courses timely through its MDMOOC platform for medical professionals, regarding topics including but not limited to respiratory, emergency, mother-infant, psychological counselling, and other topics in the context of the epidemic. The Company will continue its efforts and commitments in providing state-of-the-art courses and trainings for medical workers and the general public in a timely manner.
About Zhongchao Inc.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the professional training and educational services market in China and the other international markets the Company plans to serve; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and the international markets the Company plans to serve and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the SEC, the length and severity of the recent coronavirus outbreak, including its impacts across our business and operations. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
For more information, please contact:
At the Company: Pei Xu, CFO
Email: xupei@mdmooc.org
Phone: +86 21-3220-5987
Investor Relations: Sherry Zheng
Weitian Group LLC
Email: shunyu.zheng@weitian-ir.com
Phone: +1 718-213-7386
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CLEVELAND, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Freedonia Group analysis forecasts pipe demand to increase 2.2% annually to $57.9 billion in 2026, with growth coming mostly from volume increases as average prices for some metal and plastic products are expected to decline following a major spike in 2021:
- The structural and mechanical market – which accounts for the largest share of pipe demand in value terms – will see gains driven by ongoing growth in refrigerator and air conditioner production.
- The oil and gas market will grow at the fastest rate as drilling activity significantly rebounds from the declines of the prior five-year period.
- A decline in copper pipe pricing will cause DWV demand in value terms to decline, but in linear feet terms, demand will rise as more bathrooms per structure are installed in residential and commercial buildings.
The oil and gas market is expected to be the fastest growing pipe market, supported by a significant rebound in the number of wells drilled in the US as oil and natural gas prices increase from very low levels in 2020 and early 2021. Oil and gas drilling activity has increased significantly in 2022, as international production has not been able to keep up with demand and sanctions against Russia have limited the supply of available oil, causing prices to increase at a rapid pace.
Pipes Products & Markets provides historical data (2011, 2016, and 2021) and forecasts for the years 2026, and 2031 for the following competitive pipe materials:
- steel
- plastic (broken out by PVC, HDPE, PEX, CPVC, fiberglass, ABS, and other resins)
- copper
- ductile iron
- concrete
- aluminum
- other nonferrous metals (e.g., titanium, nickel)
- clay
Also included are breakouts for pipe markets:
- structural and mechanical (refrigeration and HVAC equipment, appliances, transportation equipment, other structural and mechanical products)
- potable water (water transmission, water distribution, service and rural water)
- oil and natural gas (oil and natural gas drilling and transmission, natural gas distribution)
- storm and sanitary sewer
- conduit
- industrial processing
- drain, waste, and vent
- irrigation
About the Freedonia Group - The Freedonia Group, a division of MarketResearch.com, is the premier international industrial research company, providing our clients with product analyses, market forecasts, industry trends, and market share information. From one-person consulting firms to global conglomerates, our analysts provide companies with unbiased, reliable industry market research and analysis to help them make important business decisions. With over 100 studies published annually, we support over 90% of the industrial Fortune 500 companies. Find off-the-shelf studies at https://www.freedoniagroup.com/ or contact us for custom research: +1 440.842.2400.
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Which Cosequin for dogs is best?
As your dog gets older, they will likely start to experience health issues similar to those we see in humans. Things like arthritis and mobility issues are common and can be incredibly painful, even debilitating. To protect your dog’s joints, you need to provide them with the proper nutrition and supplements.
Highly praised for its efficacy, both in clinical studies and by veterinarians, is Cosequin, a branded formula combining glucosamine and chondroitin. Of the Cosequin-specific supplements out there, you can’t go wrong with Nutramax Cosequin Maximum Strength Joint Supplement Plus MSM With Glucosamine and Chondroitin. It will protect your dog’s cartilage from breaking down and support the growth of new cartilage for long-lasting relief.
What to know before you buy Cosequin for dogs
Cosequin is categorized as an oral joint supplement formulated specifically to maintain joint health and prevent damage. The formula is composed of glucosamine chondroitin sulfate, though there are several various formulations available.
The two important ingredients are glucosamine and chondroitin. Glucosamine is a naturally occurring compound in your dog that focuses on healthy joints by increasing the cartilage growth in damaged joints. Chondroitin helps by increasing the elasticity of your dog’s cartilage and nourishing it to improve its shock-absorbing properties.
With Cosequin, you can improve your dog’s mobility through stimulating the growth of new cartilage. With healthier cartilage, they’ll have healthy joints. Because damaged cartilage generally leads to a lack of mobility because of the restriction on full-range motion, using Cosequin can make major improvements to your dog’s ability to lead a less painful, more active life.
One of the major benefits of including a Cosequin supplement in your dog’s diet is the improvements it makes on their pain levels. Pain is usually caused by inflammation. Cosequin works through repairing damaged cartilage and preventing the breakdown of cartilage. This leads to healthy joints and less pain.
Because there are a few different variations on the Cosequin formula, consider the following when making your decision.
Specialized brand
There are several brands that carry a Cosequin formula. Choose one that specializes in and focuses entirely on joint health. By tailoring their brand to joint health, you’re more likely to wind up with a supplement that actually makes a difference, rather than choosing one from a company distracted by other ventures.
Clinical studies
Be sure to choose a supplement that has been through the rigors of clinical trials and studies. The results of these studies will inform you about the efficacy of a product before making your purchase. It also shows legitimacy of the product and the brand.
Certifications and approvals
Quality supplements should also have the appropriate certifications and approvals associated with their product. One to look for is an approval from the National Animal Supplement Council.
What to look for in quality Cosequin for dogs
Veterinarian-endorsed
When searching for a Cosequin supplement for your dog, be sure to look for one that’s been endorsed by veterinarians. The best veterinarian to get an endorsement from is your own. Ask which brand they would recommend. Their professional opinion will be based on an understanding of the science, plus a much better understanding of your dog’s health.
MSM
Some Cosequin supplements will say they are formulated with Methylsulfonylmethane or MSM, which is a well-known compound that treats arthritis in dogs. It’s like an added layer of treatment to help your dog start feeling better faster.
Chewable
Getting a dog to take a pill can be a nightmare. You either have to wrestle it into their mouth or find a way to trick them into eating it. Luckily, many Cosequin supplements are chewable, making them more like a treat than a pill. It’ll be easier to get your dog to take it and easier to dose.
How much you can expect to spend on Cosequin for dogs
Most Cosequin supplements for dogs range from $35-$60, depending on the brand you get and the quantity. Higher price doesn’t necessarily equate to a more quality product. Research the companies first and consider price second.
Cosequin for dogs FAQ
Do veterinarians recommend Cosequin?
A. Yes, veterinarians frequently recommend Cosequin, especially for older dogs and those suffering from joint and mobility issues. It’s actually the number one brand recommended for joint health.
What are the side effects of Cosequin
A. While Cosequin is a safe supplement for your dog, there is a chance of side effects. The most common are itching, fatigue, insomnia, headaches and allergy symptoms. Consult with your veterinarian if you’re concerned about these.
How quickly does Cosequin work?
A. Cosequin is generally considered a faster-acting supplement than others. Your dog will start seeing the benefits anywhere from four to six weeks after starting the supplement. At that point, you should see a marked difference in their pain levels and mobility.
What’s the best Cosequin for dogs to buy?
Top Cosequin for dogs
Nutramax Cosequin Maximum Strength Join Supplement Plus MSM
What you need to know: The most commonly-recommended brand of Cosequin for dogs is Nutramax, and its Maximum Strength formula will give your dog the greatest benefits to get back on their feet.
What you’ll love: This has been a favorite brand of veterinarians for over 20 years. The combination of ingredients in this formula is designed to keep your dog’s cartilage and connective tissue healthy. Since it comes in a chewable, it’s easy to give to your dog.
What you should consider: It’s crucial to remain consistent with this supplement or it won’t work.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Chewy and PetSmart
Top Cosequin for dogs for the money
NaturVet Senior Wellness Hip and Joint Advanced Soft Chews Plus Omegas
What you need to know: With a quality seal from the National Animal Supplement Council, this is a great budget option for your senior dog.
What you’ll love: NaturVet has over 25 years of experience in animal supplements and this one has the seal of approval from the National Animal Supplement Council, indicating it’s a trusted brand of Cosequin.
What you should consider: Some pet owners have reported digestive issues in their dog after using this supplement.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Chewy
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This Cosequin formula goes a step beyond the typical glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM formula with even more anti-inflammatory properties.
What you’ll love: This chewable is easy to dispense to your dog and it’s from the number one most-trusted Cosequin brand. It also has green tea extract and Boswellia serrata, both of which support your dog’s inflammatory response.
What you should consider: This product doesn’t use organic materials and uses a GMO soybean base.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Chewy and PetSmart
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One of only six companies worldwide to reach this select status
NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, today announced that it has achieved Cisco Global Gold Integrator status, the highest level available and a recognition of Kyndryl's ability to deliver and support advanced solutions for joint customers around the world.
This partner status enables Kyndryl to receive Gold-level benefits and incentives and assures customers that Kyndryl's expert resources and skilled practitioners are available in geographies supported by Cisco. The Global Gold status also is recognition of Kyndryl's ability to sell, deliver and support Cisco solutions worldwide and to showcase Cisco Solutions to customers at global Cisco Experience Centers.
To become a Cisco Global Gold partner, Kyndryl's engineers, architects and sales teams have demonstrated significant knowledge and expertise across a broad portfolio of Cisco technology, software, and services. To reach this level, Kyndryl also has demonstrated its ability to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics around Cisco performance thresholds, global, regional, and local competencies, support centers and solutions, hybrid IT offerings, and customer satisfaction.
Kyndryl and Cisco recently announced a partnership to help customers design, build, manage and modernize mission-critical systems. The companies are developing private cloud services, network and edge computing and software defined networking (SDN) solutions and multi-network wide area network (WAN) offerings to enable digital modernization and cloud acceleration via differentiated on-premises or edge solutions, and fully managed end-to-end cloud services.
"As we expand our relationship with Cisco, we are excited to reach the Global Gold Partner status, which validates and extends our ability to collaborate at scale and deliver the highest level of joint support and benefits to global customers," said Jeff Gatz, Director, Global Cisco Alliance at Kyndryl. "By demonstrating a level of excellence in providing managed services backed by Cisco Powered Solutions, Kyndryl can better ensure its ability to deliver best of breed 5G networking solutions and other innovative solutions that meet customer needs and requirements."
"We are delighted that Kyndryl has joined a very select group of Cisco partners who have invested in and achieved Global Gold status. To accomplish this status in the short period of time that Kyndryl has existed requires extraordinary dedication," said Nick Holden, VP, Cisco Global Strategic Partners and Co-sell. "We appreciate their partnership investment in Cisco and are excited about growing our joint business together in critical global markets and architectures as well as innovating in new business models and solutions."
For more information on the Kyndryl – Cisco partnership, visit
https://www.kyndryl.com/us/en/about-us/alliances/cisco
About Kyndryl
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) is the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider. The company designs, builds, manages, and modernizes the complex, mission-critical information systems that the world depends on every day. Kyndryl's more than 90,000 employees serve over 4,000 customers in more than 60 countries around the world, including 75 percent of the Fortune 100. For more information, visit www.kyndryl.com.
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kinetix Group (TKG) announced that it has been certified as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work® Institute.
Great Place to Work Certification demonstrates that a company has created an excellent employee experience. The score reflects independent analysis and feedback captured from the company's employees.
Feedback comes through the Trust Index survey, which has been used to assess employee experience for workplaces around the globe and incorporates five dimensions: credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie. In the survey, 98% of TKG employees said that the company is a great place to work.
When asked about the company culture, 96% of employees said people care about each other.
"From the very beginning, John and I started out with a vision of creating a stimulating work environment that offered a balance between home and work, where employees felt valued as people first," said Sarah McNulty, president and co-founder of TKG. "Great Place to Work is a wonderful recognition of this goal. Best of all, this certification reflects the voice of the staff, not just leadership. We want to thank everyone who comes to work at TKG each day. They are the ones who make it great."
Additionally, 98% of employees said that people are given a lot of responsibility.
"Sarah and I believe our close, long-term customer relationships are due to the trust in employees' consistent ability to deliver innovative, quality projects–guided by a committed client-team partnership model. The clients sense that our employees enjoy and respect the company culture. We thank them for voting TKG a great place to work," added John Strapp, chairman and co-founder of TKG.
For more information about TKG's Great Place To Work Certification, please visit here. To learn about employment opportunities, visit thekinetixgroup.com/culture/ or contact Rachna Pawar, executive vice president at TKG at rachnap@thekinetixgroup.com.
The Kinetix Group
TKG empowers life science companies to effectively engage with health system and payer customers by developing strategies and real-world solutions aimed at impacting the right patient, at the right time, with the right care. TKG also works directly with health systems and payers to build and implement value-based delivery models for identified patient populations. To learn more, go to www.thekinetixgroup.com.
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Consulting firm's extensive network of alliances fosters innovation in its client offerings
MENLO PARK, Calif., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm Protiviti has been recognized with an Alliance Excellence Award by the Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals (ASAP), in the Alliance Program Excellence category. Alliance Excellence awards are given to organizations that have successfully nurtured strategic alliances that positively impact their business through increased revenue, penetration of new market segments, enhanced products or services, or social impact.
Protiviti's global ecosystem program is comprised of more than 100 strategic partnerships that span industries and the firm's consulting practices, including Technology Consulting, Business Performance Improvement, Internal Audit and Financial Advisory, Digital, Legal Consulting, Risk and Compliance, and Managed Solutions. To facilitate its alliances, Protiviti has developed a proprietary Ecosystem Maturity Model that crystallizes a roadmap for each ally vendor's evolution and growth. Based on this model and a number of accelerators, including a process for kickstarting joint solution development efforts, Protiviti then shepherds the alliance partners through a series of phases designed to promote its higher maturity level.
"Protiviti's ecosystem is dedicated to providing the best technologies and partners to support our clients' needs," said Claudia Kuzma, managing director and global ecosystem program leader, Protiviti. "Through our extensive network of alliances, we're able to stay on top of market trends and embed innovation into our service offerings. This, together with our highly collaborative approach across our global business practices, means that we can tailor our consulting solutions to suit our clients' specific and unique situations."
In addition to technology firms, Protiviti partners with universities, non-profits and industry associations around the world.
Protiviti has been recognized with several other awards related to its ecosystem program, including a Nintex Partner Award for Business Excellence (2021); as a finalist for Microsoft Global Partner of the Year: SAP on Azure (2021); as a finalist for Microsoft Global Partner of the Year for Social Impact (2020); a SailPoint Q4 AMS SaaS Fast Start Award (2021); and an ASAP Alliance Excellence Award for Corporate Social Responsibility (2020).
About Protiviti
Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and its independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, digital, legal, governance, risk and internal audit through its network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries.
Named to the 2022 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.
All referenced marks are the property of their respective owners.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Irene Papas, the Greek actress and recording artist renowned for her dramatic performances and austere beauty that earned her prominent roles in Hollywood movies as well as in French and Italian cinema over six decades has died. She was 93.
The Greek Culture Ministry confirmed her death Wednesday.
“Magnificent, majestic, dynamic, Irene Papas was the personification of Greek beauty on the cinema screen and on the theater stage, an international leading lady who radiated Greekness,” Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said in a statement. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described her as a source of “admiration and inspiration” to generations of Greeks.
Papas became known internationally following performances in “The Guns of Navarone” in 1961 and “Zorba the Greek” in 1964, acting alongside Hollywood stars Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn. In all, she starred in more than 50 movies.
Born Irene Lelekou in the mountainous village of Chiliomodi, Papas was the daughter of two schoolteachers. Her father also taught drama.
She left home at 18 to marry Greek film director Alkis Papas despite her family’s disapproval. They divorced four years later. After the death of American Actor Marlon Brando in 2004, Papas revealed in an Italian newspaper interview that the two had been romantically involved.
A supporter of the Greek Communist Party, Papas was a vocal opponent of the military dictatorship that governed the country between 1967 and 1974 and lived much for life outside Greece, including in Rome and New York.
Papas was also known for her appearance in ancient Greek tragedies. Many of her iconic international movie roles were earned portraying Greek characters. But she also starred with Kirk Douglas in the 1968 crime drama “Brotherhood” and with James Cagney in the 1956 Western “Tribute to a Bad Man.”
Greek arts institutions thanked Papas for her support for younger actors. The Athens-based Greek Film Center described her as “The greatest Greek international film star,” adding: “Her image is a timeless imprint of Greek female beauty.”
Papas publicly joked that she was often quoted as being three years older than her actual age. She started a 2004 interview with Greek state television by saying, “I was born on Sept. 3, 1929. All the papers are there in Chiliomodi,” which is located near the southern Greek city of Corinth. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-greeces-irene-papas-who-earned-hollywood-fame-dies-at-93/ | 2022-09-14T23:28:12Z |
PITTSBURGH , May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global pharmaceutical company, today announced the company will participate in the Goldman Sachs 43rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Chief Executive Officer Michael Goettler, President Rajiv Malik and Chief Financial Officer Sanjeev Narula will represent the company in a fireside chat scheduled at 1:20 p.m. PT.
Interested parties can access a live webcast of the event at investor.viatris.com, as well as an archived version following the live event for a limited time.
About Viatris
Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) is a new kind of healthcare company, empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. We provide access to medicines, advance sustainable operations, develop innovative solutions and leverage our collective expertise to connect more people to more products and services through our one-of-a-kind Global Healthcare Gateway®. Formed in November 2020, Viatris brings together scientific, manufacturing and distribution expertise with proven regulatory, medical, and commercial capabilities to deliver high-quality medicines to patients in more than 165 countries and territories. Viatris' portfolio comprises more than 1,400 approved molecules across a wide range of therapeutic areas, spanning both non-communicable and infectious diseases, including globally recognized brands, complex generic and branded medicines, a portfolio of biosimilars and a variety of over-the-counter consumer products. With approximately 37,000 colleagues globally, Viatris is headquartered in the U.S., with global centers in Pittsburgh, Shanghai and Hyderabad, India. Learn more at viatris.com and investor.viatris.com, and connect with us on Twitter at @ViatrisInc, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s gross domestic product contracted 4% in the second quarter of this year, the first full quarter since Russia sent troops into Ukraine, the state statistical service said Friday.
Russia was hit with a wide array of sanctions following its move into Ukraine on Feb. 24, including sanctions that cut off some Russian banks from the SWIFT international transfer system, and a significant exodus of foreign companies.
The report by the Rosstat service did not analyze why GDP was lower this year than in the same quarter of 2021. But it said there was a 15.3% drop in wholesale trade and a 9.8% contraction in retail trade.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Russian, French and American leaders are crisscrossing Africa to win support for their positions on the war in Ukraine, waging what some say is the most intense competition for influence on the continent since the Cold War.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and French President Emmanuel Macron are each visiting several African countries this week. Samantha Power, head of the U.S. Agency for International Development, went to Kenya and Somalia last week. The U.S. ambassador to the U.N., Linda Thomas-Greenfield, will go to Ghana and Uganda next week.
“It’s like a new Cold War is playing out in Africa, where the rival sides are trying to gain influence,” said William Gumede, director of Democracy Works, a foundation promoting good governance.
Lavrov, in his travels across the continent where many countries are suffering drought and hunger, has sought to portray the West as the villain, blaming it for rising food prices, while the Western leaders have accused the Kremlin of cynically using food as a weapon and waging an imperial-style war of conquest — words calculated to appeal to listeners in post-colonial Africa.
Under President Vladimir Putin, Russia has been working to win support in Africa for several years, reinvigorating friendships that date back a half-century, when the Soviet Union backed many African movements fighting to end colonial rule.
“Now that campaign has gone into high gear,” Gumede said.
Moscow’s influence in Africa was on display in March during the U.N. vote to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While 28 African nations voted in favor of the resolution, a significant minority of countries on the continent — 25 — either voted to abstain or did not vote at all.
Russia’s top diplomat this week visited Egypt, Congo, Uganda and Ethiopia, pledging friendship and charging the U.S. and European countries with driving up food prices by pursuing “reckless” environmental policies. He also accused them of hoarding food during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The situation in Ukraine did additionally negatively affect food markets, but not due to the Russian special operation, rather due to the absolutely inadequate reaction of the West, which announced sanctions,” Lavrov said in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital.
Lavrov was warmly received in Uganda by President Yoweri Museveni, who for years has been a U.S. ally but has refused to criticize Russia over the invasion. Museveni even suggested at the outbreak of the war that Putin’s actions might be understandable because Ukraine is in Russia’s sphere of influence.
Lavrov voiced support for reform of the U.N. Security Council to give African countries permanent seats and greater influence.
Appearing with Lavrov, the Ugandan leader spoke fondly of old ties with Russia, asking how he could spurn Moscow when he has good relations with countries that participated in slavery.
Museveni, an opinion leader on the continent who has held power for three decades, is an obvious choice for Russia as someone to strengthen ties with, said Ugandan political analyst Asuman Bisiika.
“Uganda is the center of gravity in East Africa,” Bisiika said.
Museveni, 77, has been strictly wearing a mask in public since the COVID-19 outbreak. But he did not have one on when greeting Lavrov in front of photographers, apparently wanting to show warmth to the Russian. Museveni had a mask back on in his next public appearance a day later.
Russia is also courting African public opinion through its state television network, RT, formerly known as Russia Today. RT has announced that it will open a new bureau in Johannesburg.
RT was abruptly removed from Africa’s biggest pay-TV platform in Africa, Johannesburg-based Multichoice, in March after the European Union and Britain imposed sanctions against Russia. It is not clear whether establishing the new bureau will enable RT to resume broadcasts to Africa through Multichoice, which claims nearly 22 million subscribers on the continent.
“For Russia, it is the battle to be heard in Africa. It is not important for the actual war effort but for their long-term political influence,” Anton Harber, professor of journalism at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. “They see it as fertile ground to cultivate their influence, and, of course, votes in the U.N. are important.”
On his tour of Africa, France’s Macron accused the Kremlin of using TV channels like RT to spread propaganda in support of the war. And he charged the Kremlin with blackmailing the world by thwarting the export of grain from Ukraine.
“They are blackmailing because they are the ones who blocked cereals in Ukraine. They are the ones who regulate their cereals,” he said in Benin. His itinerary also included Cameroon and Guinea-Bissau.
Macron appealed to Africans to side against Russia.
“I’m telling you here in Africa, a continent that has suffered from colonial imperialism: Russia is one of the last colonial, imperial powers. She decides to invade a neighboring country to defend her interests,” he said. “That’s the reality.”
Power, the top U.S. AID official, was in East Africa to pledge aid to help the region’s fight against hunger amid a devastating multi-year drought. She did not hold back in criticizing Russia.
“By blockading Ukraine’s grain exports and restricting the trade of Russia’s own fertilizer, Putin’s actions have had the consequence of inflicting pain on the people of Kenya and on other countries throughout the world,” Power said in Nairobi. “He is hurting the people of Kenya in order to benefit his own situation.”
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AP journalist Rodney Muhumuza in Kampala, Uganda, contributed. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/new-cold-war-russia-and-west-vie-for-influence-in-africa/ | 2022-07-29T02:42:35Z |
Lisa Feria will serve a two-year term with the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship to drive the innovation of critical technologies across the United States
KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stray Dog Capital, a venture capital fund investing in early stage, next-generation foodtech startups, today announced Lisa Feria, managing partner and CEO, has been appointed to a two-year term as a voting member of the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE). NACIE is a federal advisory committee in the U.S. Economic Development Administration's Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Lisa was selected as a voting member for the committee out of hundreds of nominees.
As a voting member of NACIE, Feria will help discover solutions to propel the innovation economy, aiding in eliminating obstacles for entrepreneurs to bring innovative technologies into the market. She will join forces with other committee members to create a national entrepreneurship strategy focused on improving America's capacity to prevail as the world's leading startup nation and top innovator in crucial new technologies.
"Cutting-edge technology is abundant in the U.S., but it's our job to dedicate resources to find them quickly and to support them in making the biggest impact," said Lisa Feria, CEO and managing partner of Stray Dog Capital. "Over the past couple of years, there have been great strides and I have been lucky to work with many forward-thinking companies in the food, beverage, and biotechnology sectors. I am eager to get started with NACIE to continue driving innovation across the country."
Stray Dog Capital has made more than 45 investments focusing on early-stage food, food-tech, and biotech companies that are transforming the food system. Lisa has more than 20 years of experience in food operations and consumer packaged goods and led billion-dollar brands in global companies such as Procter & Gamble and General Mills, and has been selected twice to the "Top 100 Most Influential Latinas" list.
Stray Dog Capital is a venture capital fund investing in innovative, early-stage companies across the food, beverage, and biotechnology sectors that are driving a healthier, humane, and more sustainable future. Stray Dog Capital supports its portfolio of investments with broad experience from its team as entrepreneurs, operators, advisors, and investors. www.straydogcapital.com
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LONDON (AP) — Previously-unseen home movies from Queen Elizabeth II’s personal archive — including footage capturing the monarch as a young mother and her beaming at her engagement ring — will be shown in a new documentary, the BBC said Sunday.
The queen granted the broadcaster unprecedented access to hundreds of home movies shot by her, her parents and her late husband Prince Philip, as part of celebrations for her upcoming Platinum Jubilee, honoring her 70 years on the throne.
The videos record the queen’s life from when she was a baby in a pram to her coronation in 1953.
One clip captured the first extended visit of Philip to Balmoral Castle in Scotland in 1946, before his engagement to Elizabeth was made public. The footage depicts a beaming Princess Elizabeth showing off her engagement ring to the camera.
Philip and Elizabeth wed in November 1947 and were married for 73 years, until Philip’s death last April just a few months before his 100th birthday.
Simon Young, the BBC’s commissioning editor for history, said the broadcaster was honored to have access to the queen’s personal film collection.
“This documentary is an extraordinary glimpse into a deeply personal side of the royal family that is rarely seen, and it’s wonderful to be able to share it with the nation as we mark her Platinum Jubilee,” he said.
“Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen” will air in the U.K. on May 29, ahead of a week of national celebrations to mark the queen’s 70 years on the throne.
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HOUSTON, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the world's leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today announced that an independent Wall Street equity research analyst firm, The Benchmark Company, has initiated coverage on the Company with initial "Buy" recommendations.
Bristow Group Inc. is the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions. Bristow primarily provides aviation services to a broad base of major integrated, national and independent offshore energy companies. Bristow provides commercial search and rescue (SAR) services in several countries and public sector SAR services in the United Kingdom (U.K.) on behalf of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). Additionally, the Company offers ad hoc helicopter and fixed wing transportation services.
Bristow currently has customers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the Dutch Caribbean, Guyana, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad, the U.K. and the U.S. To learn more, visit our website at www.bristowgroup.com.
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Plans for conversion to a Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) Project
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. , July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean Energy Systems, Inc. (CES) announced today that it entered into an agreement to acquire the idled Madera Biomass Power Plant (located in Madera County, California). CES intends to convert the existing facility into a Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) Facility.
"We are excited for the opportunity to expand our efforts to address the challenges of climate change, improve air quality in the Central Valley and make a vital contribution to the local economy by converting an idled biomass plant into a BiCRS facility," said Keith Pronske, CES' President and CEO. "We look forward to engaging and working with all neighboring landowners and other stakeholders as we progress this critical project in the coming months."
The facility, once converted into a BiCRS facility, will convert agricultural waste biomass from local farms, into a renewable synthesis gas that will be mixed with oxygen in a combustor to generate electricity and/or hydrogen. More than 99% of the carbon from the process is expected to be captured for permanent storage by safely injecting carbon dioxide (CO2) underground into nearby deep geologic formations. By using biomass fuel that consumes CO2 over its lifetime to produce energy and then safely and permanently storing the produced CO2, the process is designed to result in net-negative carbon emissions, effectively removing greenhouse gas from the atmosphere.
The new BiCRS facility, when completed, is expected to remove about 600,000 tons of CO2 annually, which is equivalent to the emissions from electricity use of more than 130,000 U.S. homes. It also will help improve air quality in the San Joaquin Valley by using approximately 400,000 tons of agricultural waste annually (which otherwise would have been burned), in line with the California Air Resources Control Board plan to begin phasing out agricultural burning in the San Joaquin Valley by 2025.
Working with its partners, CES plans to evaluate the Madera Biomass Power Plant for conversion to a BiCRS facility using CES' proprietary oxy-fuel technology that contributes to cost-effective carbon capture. BiCRS is identified as a low-cost form of engineered carbon removal, resulting in net energy production without routine emissions of nitrous oxide, carbon monoxide and particulates from combustion produced by conventional biomass plants.
"The agriculture industry requires clean and effective disposal options as an alternative to open field burning," said Roger Isom, President/CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association and Western Agricultural Processors Association. "Repurposing conventional biomass power plants into carbon removal projects is one of the solutions that also addresses air quality in the Central Valley."
The work builds upon the efforts of similar projects in Fresno and Kern Counties, which are under active development. The acquisition is subject to continued due diligence, with closing expected in early 2023.
Clean Energy Systems is a California-based technology company and a global leader in the development and deployment of carbon reducing energy systems. The company has successfully transitioned proven, reliable rocket engine combustion principles into a flexible and economically attractive power generation system for the benefit of our planet. CES' proprietary oxy-combustion technologies enable cleaner and more efficient co-generation of power, steam, water, and captured CO2 and offers the world a new perspective on the way we assess the value of natural resources.
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Industry Veteran Joins Firm as New York Metro Region Head of Major Projects
NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.3 billion national construction management firm, is pleased to announce Charles Avolio as head of major projects for its New York Metro region, the next step in its aggressive growth plan to increase market share in large-scale projects and expand into new sectors.
Shawmut's significant ten-year growth trajectory will be driven by a dedicated effort to increase market share of larger, more sophisticated projects. This includes continuing to bolster expertise in the commercial, education, healthcare, and life sciences sectors as well as adding large-scale project builders to its team. Hiring Avolio in the newly-created head of major projects role is a pivotal move to drive the New York Metro region's growth and expansion. He brings 36 years of New York experience, most recently leading Suffolk Construction's New York division as president and general manager.
"As we contribute to the fabric of New York City, it's our ethical approach to business as a 100% employee-owned company that allows us to increase the scale of our capabilities and share of work in the market," said Dave Margolius, executive vice president of Shawmut's New York Metro region. "Charlie's tenure and reputation in the industry, dedication to the highest standard of client service, deep roots in New York, and alignment with Shawmut's culture and vision made him a natural fit to drive our growth."
As head of major projects for the New York Metro region, Avolio will spearhead the pursuit and execution of large projects with a focus on the diversification of sectors. He brings operational best practices from an impressive portfolio of major projects for top commercial developments, higher education institutions, and advanced technology facilities for both private and public clients. Avolio will also serve on the regional executive leadership team.
"I was drawn to Shawmut by the people and culture of the firm who share a dedicated commitment to serving clients, partners, and the community," said Avolio. "Joining the New York Metro region at this pivotal business point is extremely energizing, and I'm looking forward to contributing to Shawmut's growth trajectory."
Avolio is actively involved in the construction and real estate industry of New York City, currently serving as a board member for the New York Building Congress. He previously served as co-chair of the Building Trade Employer's Association and was involved with The Association for a Better NY and the Regional Plan Association. His philanthropic relationships include The Salvadori Center in NYC and the Villanova College of Engineering Advisory Board. Recognized for his contributions to the New York market, Avolio was named to City & State's 2021 Construction Power 50 List and honored with the Subcontractors Trade Association's 2020 Silver Shovel Award.
Avolio joins Shawmut as it completes and progresses on marquee projects, including City Harvest's newly-unveiled Cohen Community Food Rescue Center in Brooklyn, The Diagrid Club and Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's restaurant at 425 Park Avenue, Marymount Manhattan College's new creative hub at the Judith Mara Carson Center for Visual Arts, and Brooklyn Public Library's first new branch in 40 years with the opening of the Adams Street Library in DUMBO.
Shawmut Design and Construction is a $1.3 billion national construction management firm with a reputation for completing extremely complex and logistically challenging projects. As a 100% employee-owned company, Shawmut has created a culture of ownership, proactive solution-making, and forward-thinking. Over eighty percent of its business comes from repeat clients, with a strong focus on building lasting partnerships. Shawmut has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Miami, West Palm Beach, and Las Vegas. For more information, please visit www.shawmut.com.
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Connor scores 47th, Jets rally for 4-3 win over Kraken
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor scored his 47th goal of the season at 9:05 of the third period to rally the Winnipeg Jets to a season-ending 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken. Morgan Barron, Blake Wheeler and Dominic Toninato also scored for Winnipeg (39-32-11), which missed the playoffs but finished the season with a perfect four-game homestand. Eric Comrie made 27 saves. Alex Wennberg had a goal and an assist for Seattle (27-49-6), and Daniel Sprong and Riley Sheahan also scored. Chris Driedger stopped 23 shots. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/01/connor-scores-47th-jets-rally-for-4-3-win-over-kraken/ | 2022-05-02T02:22:32Z |
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against NIO Inc. ("NIO" or the "Company") (NYSE: NIO).
Class Period: March 1, 2021 – July 11, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 24, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the NIO lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/nio-inc-1/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that NIO pulled forward revenue by selling batteries to a related party, which owned the batteries and managed users' subscriptions; (2) that, through the related party, NIO also recognized enormous depreciation savings; (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company's revenue and net loss were overstated; 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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Democrats intensify efforts to stop implementation of draft New York congressional map that pits incumbents against each other
By Lauren Fox and Daniella Diaz, CNN
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is intensifying efforts to stop the implementation of a draft congressional map that would pit several Democratic incumbents against one another in the midterms and has exacerbated sensitive divisions in the caucus.
The controversy, which Democratic leaders are trying to tamp down in order to avoid a full-blown public brawl, has led some members to question whether DCCC Chairman Sean Patrick Maloney is the man to lead them during a midterm season that is already daunting for the party.
In a new letter provided first to CNN, the DCCC, along with several constituents affected by the redistricting, call on a New York court to reconsider Monday’s draft congressional map that the DCCC argues would undo “decades of hard-fought racial progress” and fracture “important communities of interest throughout New York.”
“The Proposed Map is the result of a flawed process that did not provide the public, including minority voters who live in historically marginalized communities, with an opportunity to provide input,” the letter says. “We urge the Special Master to uncouple Black incumbents and reunite communities of interest around New York City, on Long Island, and in the Hudson River Valley.”
In the letter, the DCCC argues that the proposed congressional map could potentially pit four Black incumbents against one another out of the seven Black members from the New York delegation, reducing diverse representation that has been shaped over decades. The DCCC also argues in their letter that new map needlessly pits incumbents against one another and “fractures communities of interest” into several districts both of which could run afoul to New York’s Constitution.
“We urge the Court to recognize the limitations of the Proposed Map and to promptly direct the Special Master to make immediate changes to account for these problems,” the letter reads.
The letter is part of the ongoing public comment period closing at midnight Wednesday. A final decision on the congressional map is expected Friday.
DCCC chair at center of controversy
Maloney, who is White, infuriated some of his colleagues after the draft map was released Monday when he quickly announced he would run in the newly drawn NY-17 district, where his home is located, setting up a potential matchup with freshman Rep. Mondaire Jones, who is Black and currently represents the district. Jones did not comment to CNN Wednesday about which district he would run in if the draft map is finalized.
“This whole thing is crazy,” one member, who spoke on background in order to freely discuss the matter, told CNN in regard to Maloney’s decision. “This is laughably crazy.”
Behind the scenes, leaders are trying to keep disagreements within the Democratic family, looking to avoid messy public fallout erupting in the wake of news that several pairs of Democrats may be forced to run against one another.
The target on Maloney, some allies say, is a distraction from the larger issue at hand. Democrats are facing a daunting map in an environment where President Joe Biden’s approval rating is sagging, and historically, midterm elections have spelled trouble in a President’s first term.
Allies also argue that Maloney has played a pivotal role for months in trying to guarantee fair maps, especially in New York, with one source familiar with the matter telling CNN that Maloney and the committee’s leadership and redistricting staff have participated in nearly three dozen strategy calls and meetings focused specifically on the drawing of congressional maps in New York.
“This sort of pointless sniping is detrimental to our efforts to keep the majority. We have an extremely capable DCCC chair who has demonstrated he can walk and chew gum. Maloney clearly has the confidence of his colleagues to lead the fight and keep (House Republican leader) Kevin McCarthy and his radical, dangerous members in the minority,” a separate senior Democratic aide told CNN in a statement.
Some Democrats also want to spend less time focusing on Maloney’s personal decision about what district to run in and more on building the case that the new map introduces inequalities that harm minority communities. On Wednesday, lawyers on behalf of New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie sent another letter to the special master laying out how changes to the map made “significant disruptions to minority communities throughout New York City” and “systematically disfavors incumbents,” both of which the complaint says “do not comport with specific redistricting mandates set forth in article III of the New York Constitution.”
For her part, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi downplayed the impact of Maloney’s announcement, calling it “a logical thing” for Maloney to run in the newly drawn NY-17 despite a potential primary against Jones.
“I don’t know if that’s settled,” Pelosi told reporters Wednesday morning while exiting a caucus meeting. “He said I’m running where my house is, that’s all I know that he said. And that’s a logical thing for people to do — where my home is. But we’re still hopeful there could still be some change in what this is.”
She said it made no sense to “put (Rep. Jamaal) Bowman and Mondaire (Jones) in the same district, Hakeem (Jeffries) and Yvette (Clarke) in the same district.”
“Something is wrong with their thinking. But that’s New York,” she said.
Maloney has insisted he wouldn’t step down from his role leading the DCCC even if he has to face off against a fellow Democrat. There is also no official mechanism for members to oust him from that job, per House rules.
‘Thinly veiled racism here’
Lawmakers privately aired their grievances during a House vote series Tuesday and publicly Wednesday at Maloney’s decision to announce his intent to run in a different district than the one he currently serves and run against a progressive Black Democrat from that community.
Sources told CNN the potential matchups in these newly drawn New York districts have not only angered Democrats in vulnerable seats that need help from the DCCC but also members of the Congressional Black Caucus who don’t believe Maloney should run against Jones.
Rep. Ritchie Torres, who is Black and a member of the New York Democratic congressional delegation, voiced his anger toward his party’s leadership and Pelosi in a fiery tweet Wednesday.
“The thinly veiled racism here is profoundly disappointing. A black man is ideologically ill suited to represent a Westchester County District that he represents presently and won decisively in 2020?” Torres tweeted, referring to a report that Maloney’s allies believe that Jones would be a better fit for another district.
“There’s a simple solution here. Maloney should run in NY-18, which he mostly represents. Jones in NY-17, which he mostly represents. Bowman in NY-16, which he mostly represents. Problem solved,” Torres continued.
Hakeem Jeffries, chair of the Democratic caucus and a member of the New York delegation, slammed the newly drawn districts in a news conference with reporters Tuesday, saying they were purposely drawn to hurt the Black and Latino communities in the state.
“The Black or Latino population was degraded in all four districts. Are you kidding me?” said Jeffries, who is Black. “The core of existing congressional districts should be protected. … So yes, we have a problem with these maps. It would make Jim Crow blush.”
Jeffries also released the second in a series of digital ads Wednesday night assailing the proposed map.
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PHOENIX (AP) — The first execution in Arizona in nearly eight years was carried out more smoothly than the state’s last use of the death penalty, when a condemned prisoner who was given 15 doses of a two-drug combination gasped for air hundreds of times over nearly two hours.
The lethal-injection death of Clarence Dixon on Wednesday at the state prison in Florence for his murder conviction in the 1978 killing of 21-year-old Arizona State University student Deana Bowdoin appeared to follow the state’s execution protocol: After the drug was injected, Dixon’s mouth stayed open and his body did not move. He was declared dead about 10 minutes later.
But death penalty experts Thursday that said the estimated 25 minutes it took medical staff to insert an IV into Dixon’s body was too long. The workers first tried and failed to insert an IV into his left arm before they were able to connect it in his right arm. They then opted to access a vein in his groin area for another IV line.
Deborah Denno, a Fordham Law School professor who has studied executions for more 25 years, said executions should take seven to 10 minutes from the beginning of the IV insertion process until the moment the prisoner is declared dead.
“It’s a sign of desperation (on the part of the execution team), and it’s a sign of an unqualified executioner,” Denno said.
Before Dixon was put to death, the last execution in Arizona took place in July 2014, when Joseph Wood was given 15 doses of a two-drug combination over nearly two hours. Wood snorted repeatedly and gasped before he died. The process dragged on for so long that the Arizona Supreme Court convened an emergency hearing during the execution to decide whether to halt the procedure.
Since then, Arizona changed its execution protocols, agreeing to no longer use one of the drugs — midazolam — that was injected into Wood. Instead, Dixon was executed with an injection of pentobarbital.
The problems with Wood’s death, combined with the difficulty the state faced in finding sources to sell it lethal injection drugs, led to the nearly eight-year hiatus in executions in Arizona.
Similar problems have occurred previously with medical workers trying to insert IV lines in condemned prisoners.
Alabama prison officials tried to execute a prisoner by lethal injection in February 2017 but had to stop because medical workers couldn’t find a suitable vein to connect the intravenous line. The prisoner died of cancer almost four years later.
A November 2017 execution was called off in Ohio after members of the execution team told the state prisons director they couldn’t find a vein. The prisoner died of natural causes several months later.
And another lethal injection execution in Ohio was called off in September 2009 after two hours when technicians could not find a suitable vein for a condemned prisoner, who had cried in pain while receiving 18 needle sticks. He died in prison in late 2020 of possible complications of COVID-19.
Death penalty experts say the difficulty in finding IV lines could be attributed to a combination of the condemned prisoners’ physical conditions — such as past IV drug use, medical issues related to hydration or the effects of aging — and to untrained people trying to insert IV lines. It’s unknown whether the 66-year-old Dixon was ever an IV drug user.
Michael Radelet, a sociologist at the University of Colorado-Boulder who has researched the death penalty for 40 years, said the lingering element of Dixon’s death leads him to believe the execution was botched.
“I would classify it as a botch, recognizing that not everyone would agree with that. But things did not go right,” Radelet said.
In a statement Thursday, the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry said Dixon’s execution was carried out “flawlessly” and that it followed the state’s laws and execution protocols.
Rick Romley, who led the county prosecutor’s office in metro Phoenix that filed the murder charge against Dixon but left office before he was sentenced to death in January 2008, said the execution may have been more complicated than planned, but he didn’t consider it flawed. He said difficulty in finding veins to insert IV lines is common for people both inside and outside prison.
“That doesn’t bother me at all,” Romley said.
Asked whether the difficulties in inserting IVs during executions violate protections against cruel and unusual punishment, Denno said there has been a history of botched executions in the U.S. since the advent of lethal injections.
“It (Dixon’s execution) may be botched, but it’s not going to affect anyone’s Eighth Amendment rights” against cruel and unusual punishment, Denno said. “The courts haven’t been sympathetic to circumstances like this.”
Amanda Bass, one of Dixon’s attorneys, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on Thursday. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/experts-arizona-executioners-took-too-long-to-insert-iv/ | 2022-05-13T11:46:55Z |
NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- quantilope, a leading provider of automated consumer research, has appointed Joe Henriques as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). The new role represents a milestone in quantilope's growth, centralizing all revenue operations, sales, solutions consulting, and customer success under a single leader to capitalize on growing global demand.
The announcement comes on the heels of 130% YoY revenue growth in the US between 2020 and 2021, with continued growth expected in 2022.
"I'm excited to be a part of the team leading quantilope through its next phase of growth," explained Henriques. "The company has shown tremendous success in both the European and American markets, demonstrated through wide-scale adoption amongst brands ranging in size, from ten million to two billion, and in industries from CPG to hospitality to media and even in growing verticals such as crypto and cannabis. Now more than ever, brands are seeking robust consumer insights to navigate through uncertain economies - and are looking for automated solutions to deliver the consumer research they need quickly and in a cost effective manner. quantilope is the solution to meet these needs."
Prior to being appointed CRO, Joe Henriques acted as the President of quantilope's US business, overseeing all go-to-market functions in the American market. Under Joe's leadership, quantilope's US business achieved repeatable growth, alongside an average client CSAT score of 4.77/5, and an 83% increase in employees.
"Since Joe joined quantilope in August of last year, he has played a key role in building the structures and systems to support repeatable growth for our business," said quantilope CEO Peter Aschmoneit. "We look forward to his impact as Chief Revenue Officer to drive this next phase of our global growth."
As CRO, Henriques will transform quantilope's sales organization into a customer first, go-to market organization. He will focus on operations that drive productivity and efficiency while dedicating time and resources to fostering an environment to mentor and elevate individuals cultivating their own careers in the ever expanding industry of market research.
Prior to joining quantilope, Joe served as the North American President of Jahia Solutions where developed and led the go to market organization, successfully expanding the European company to the US. Joe spent an additional 10+ years at Sitecore where, as Global Vice President, he focused on business transformation and driving sales and strategy execution to drive global market penetration.
quantilope automates consumer research to unlock high quality insights with speed & ease. Our Insights Automation Platform offers AI-driven advanced quantitative and qualitative solutions to support data-driven decision making. Founded in 2014, quantilope was named one of the top 50 most innovative suppliers for consumer research worldwide (Greenbook GRIT Top 50 Most Innovative Suppliers 2021), and is one of the fastest growing technology companies in Germany (Deloitte Tech Fast 50, 2021). quantilope powers consumer insights in brand awareness, market segmentation, advertising testing, product concepts and pricing analysis for over 300 brands including Nestle, Pepsi, Danone, Deutsche Telekom, PBS, OMD, and more.
Media Contact: Johanna Azis, johanna.azis@quantilope.com
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Man survives lightning strike caught on camera
NOTTOWAY COUNTY, Va. (WTVR) - It’s important to stay safe and aware of the weather if lightning is in the area.
A Virginia man knows that all too well after a bolt of lightning sent him to the hospital.
It happened just a day after three people were killed and another injured in a lightning strike outside the White House.
“We heard the loud boom, and it was enough to rattle the house pretty much,” Donna Pridemore said.
It’s been a shocking few days for Donna Pridemore and her family.
She said her husband, 52-year-old Bobby Pridemore, was moving cows in a pasture behind his home on Friday evening during what appeared to be a lull in the storm.
“What he was doing should have took five minutes,” she said.
When he went to close a latch to a gate, lightning struck 200 yards away, sending a current down the fence line and knocking him back several feet.
Security footage from the family’s property shows the lightning strike the fence.
Donna Pridemore said he recalled a large ball of light coming at him before knocking him a few feet back.
“He said, but the first thing that comes to his mind was the pain he felt in his side in his arm,” Donna Pridemore said. “He said he truly thought his right arm was gone.”
Bobby Pridemore somehow found the strength in his left hand to answer a call from his daughter and instructed her to call 911.
He then pulled himself up on his four-wheeler. Video shows him racing back to his home, where he was met by emergency crews.
“They start monitoring him and then we realized he has about a 50-cent, about the size of a 50-cent piece, burn on his left hip,” Donna Pridemore said. “His right fingers were burned where he was holding the chain to lock the gate.”
With the current entering his body on his right side and leaving his left, doctors at the hospital said Bobby Pridemore is lucky he didn’t suffer any damage to his heart.
“There were so many other scenarios that this could have went a lot worse,” Donna Pridemore said. “If he had been hit any closer, he probably wouldn’t be here.”
Bobby Pridemore is also a thyroid cancer survivor, and the couple’s daughter Kaitlyn Pridemore suffered a severed aorta during a routine gallbladder surgery back in 2020 and is still in physical therapy.
“Things like this, normally as scary and as hard as they can be, truly, truly bring out the real blessings that you have in life because, yeah, we still have him and we still have her,” Donna Pridemore said.
The family of three is still beating the odds together.
The Pridemores tested their luck Saturday night after neighbors brought them a few Powerball tickets.
“I looked online to see if we were, you know, he happened to win. And they weren’t winners but literally, the first thing that comes to my mind was, we are winners,” Donna Pridemore said.
When the Mega Millions jackpot topped $1 billion last month, the odds of winning were lower than the odds of being struck by lightning.
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) ("Ideanomics" or the "Company"), a global company focused on accelerating the adoption of commercial electric vehicles (EV), today announced that on June 23, 2022 at 4:00pm ET both Ideanomics and VIA Motors management will provide a general update regarding the pending VIA Motors Merger.
Ideanomics is continuing to partner with Say Technologies, a Robinhood Markets company, that has built an innovative communication platform to make it easier for investors to exercise their ownership rights. Ideanomics will utilize Say Connect to solicit questions from qualified investors ahead of the update call on June 23, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Starting June 17 at 7:00 pm ET, investors who are holders of Ideanomics or VIA Motors stock can submit questions to management. To submit questions, please visit the Say Connect platform here: https://app.saytechnologies.com/ideanomics--via-motors-update. Questions can be submitted through 4:00 p.m. ET on June 22, 2022.
Conference Call Details
Ideanomics will host a conference call at 4:00pm ET on Thursday, June 23, 2022 to discuss the transaction. A live audio webcast and supplemental presentation will be available online at https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=2schl4Gl. The conference call can also be accessed by dialing +1 877-407-3107. A replay will be available via webcast on-demand listening shortly after completion of the call, at the same web link, and will remain available for 30 days.
About Ideanomics
Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) is a global group with a simple mission: to accelerate the commercial adoption of electric vehicles. By bringing together vehicles and charging technology with design, implementation, and financial services, we provide the completeness of solutions needed for the commercial world to commit to an EV future. To keep up with Ideanomics, please follow the company on social @ideanomicshq or visit https://ideanomics.com.
VIA Motors International, Inc., is a leading electric commercial vehicle company with proven advanced electric drive technology, delivering sustainable mobility solutions for a more livable world. VIA designs, manufactures and markets electric commercial vehicles, with superior life-cycle economics, for use across a broad cross-section of the global fleet customer base. VIA's vehicles are optimized for each fleet's needs, with intelligent software packages and fleet monitoring systems that are designed to reduce cost and improve operating efficiencies. VIA is a systems-driven company and strives to optimize the total fleet experience including energy, maintenance, uptime, route mapping and more, with reduced development time, improved quality, driving comfort, energy efficiency and connectivity. https://www.viamotors.com
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- Rough cactus coral (Mycetophyllia ferox) listed as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act; reproduction in human care is an extremely rare event
- 18 species and more than 700 corals are gene banked and cared for by SeaWorld aquarists at the Florida Coral Rescue Center (FCRC) as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project (AZA-FRTRP)
- Corals at FCRC were rescued during 2019-2020 by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) ahead of the Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) boundary, that continues to affect Florida's Coral Reef with up to a 100 percent mortality rate for those susceptible coral species
- Despite FCRC being the largest holding facility of its kind in the US as part of the AZA – State of Florida – NOAA joint Florida Coral Rescue program, the FCRC is now at max capacity
ORLANDO, Fla., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Florida Coral Rescue Center (FCRC) is a member facility of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project (AZA-FRTRP), and the largest Florida Coral Rescue program holding facility in the country. It is now also the proud home to hundreds of new rough cactus coral offspring. The reproduction, known as larval release, has been happening over the last several weeks. It is believed to be the first documented occurrence of this threatened species propagating in human care. SeaWorld manages the FCRC where its team of aquarists provide care for rescued Florida corals. FCRC has 18 species of coral from the Florida Reef Tract (also known as Florida's Coral Reef), including species listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. These corals are expected to be part of a large-scale breeding (propagation) effort and produce offspring that will be used to restore Florida's Coral Reef. Today, the FCRC has more than 700 corals in its care. FCRC's work with Florida corals is permitted by the State of Florida and is crucial to the SCTLD response plan.
Rough cactus corals are brooders, which means the embryos fertilize within the coral colony and are released as swimming larvae. Within a few days after release from the parent colony, the larvae settle down onto hard surfaces like the small tiles FCRC aquarists have placed near them in their nursery pools, where they will attach and begin growing into corals. Typically, this species broods in the ocean from December-March.
"These offspring are very important to the future of this threatened species and to the health of our oceans," said Jim Kinsler, facility manager of the Florida Coral Rescue Center and Curator of Aquariums and Wild Artic at SeaWorld. "Our team of experts understand that the work we are doing is critical to protecting an entire ecosystem and by ensuring these corals survive and grow to become a part of a healthy and abundant population, future generations of ocean enthusiasts will be able to enjoy them when visiting Florida's Coral Reef."
Many of Florida's coral species had never been managed in human care before now. All 18 species at FCRC are affected by SCTLD in the wild. The colonies at the FCRC were collected by FWC in 2019 through 2020 ahead of the disease boundary.
Despite being the largest holding facility within the AZA- FRTRP, the FCRC is now at maximum capacity and more space is needed because the corals are healthy and growing, and it is time to start breeding them.
SCTLD has wiped out entire sections of reefs as it has spread along Florida and to reefs in the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Mexico, St. Maarten, the Dominican Republic and the US Virgin Islands. It first appeared off the coast of Florida in 2014. Florida's Coral Reef, which extends 360 miles from Florida's Martin County to the Dry Tortugas, has been particularly hard hit with millions of corals affected. SCTLD has up to a 100 percent mortality rate for susceptible species at some reefs.
The presence of environmental stressors, such as rising ocean temperatures, exposure to pollution and physical damage are likely to have made certain species more susceptible to the disease which causes coral mortality through tissue loss. No cure for the disease has yet been identified.
"While work continues to better understand and control this disease, we have made the difficult decision to remove healthy coral from ahead of the disease boundary and place them in land-based facilities like FCRC to prevent them from becoming infected, to preserve genetic diversity, and to propagate them for restoration," said Gil McRae, Director of the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. "Large numbers of offspring produced by rescued corals will be essential for restoration of Florida's Coral Reef. These vulnerable rescued corals are thriving under the expert care of the FCRC team and offspring produced by these corals will contribute substantially to restoration efforts."
Coral reefs are some of the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on earth. Globally, they support more species per unit area than any other marine environment, including about 4,000 species of fish, 800 species of hard corals and hundreds of other species. Scientists estimate that there may be millions of undiscovered species of organisms living in and around reefs. Coral reef structures also buffer shorelines against 97 percent of the energy from waves, storms and floods, helping to prevent loss of life, property damage and erosion.
The Orlando-based FCRC is a state-of-the-art facility established for gene banking and care of Florida corals rescued from reefs in response to the SCTLD that is sweeping across Florida's Coral Reef. It is part of a national network of coral holding or gene banking facilities coordinated by the AZA. It provides a safe, stable environment for coral colonies to receive world class care from a team of coral experts and will play a significant role in the future restoration of Florida's Coral Reef.
Under the guidance of the AZA, the FCRC partnership consists of resource management agencies FWC and NOAA Fisheries; accredited zoological facility SeaWorld; and funding from the Disney Conservation Fund and Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, among others. These partners provide the funding, resources and expertise to help ensure there is a future for Florida's corals.
Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, animal welfare, education, science and recreation. AZA is the accrediting body for the top zoos and aquariums in the United States and 11 other countries. Look for the AZA accreditation logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you and a better future for all living things. The AZA is a leader in saving species and your link to helping animals all over the world. To learn more, visit aza.org. The AZA-FRTRP coordinates the collaborative efforts of AZA accredited coral rescue facilities across the country. To learn more, visit www.aza.org/coral-reef-rescue.
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter, and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. The Company is one of the world's foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry and veterinary care. The Company collectively cares for what it believes is one of the largest zoological collections in the world and has helped lead advances in the care of animals. The Company also rescues and rehabilitates marine and terrestrial animals that are ill, injured, orphaned or abandoned, with the goal of returning them to the wild. The SeaWorld® rescue team has helped more than 39,000 animals in need over the Company's history.
Disney Conservation is committed to saving wildlife and building a global community inspired to protect the magic of nature together. Since 1995, the Disney Conservation Fund has directed $120 million to support nonprofit organizations working with communities to save wildlife, inspire action and protect the planet. Disney Conservation Team Wildlife leads best-in-class scientific programs to conserve wildlife in Disney's backyard and beyond, connecting people to build a network for nature. These efforts represent just a few of the many actions we're taking to put possibility into practice and inspire optimism for a brighter, more sustainable future through what we call, Disney Planet Possible. To learn more, visit Disney.com/conservation or follow @DisneyConservation.
The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and other public and private partners to conserve Florida's native animals and plants and the lands and waters they need to survive. Since its founding in 1994, the Foundation has raised and donated nearly $55 million to conservation and outdoor recreation and education. To learn more, visit wildlifeflorida.org.
FWC's mission is managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. To learn more, visit MyFWC.com.
NOAA's mission is to understand and predict changes in the Earth's environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and to conserve and manage our coastal and marine resources. To learn more, visit .noaa.gov
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Hrishi Talwar will lead the global product and marketing functions at Vesta
PORTLAND, Ore., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vesta, a leading end-to-end transaction guarantee platform for online purchases, today announced the hiring of experienced Identity and Fraud industry leader, Hrishi Talwar as Chief Product Officer.
With extensive global experience, Hrishi brings 20+ years of product management and technology expertise in the financial services, payments, and mobility space across various organizations. Most recently, Hrishi was responsible for the Identity, Fraud & Compliance business at Equifax. He led the overall product strategy which included the execution of innovative solutions and platforms leveraging the extensive Equifax and partner data ecosystems.
"I am excited to welcome Hrishi to Vesta. His expertise in identity, fraud, and compliance and his deep knowledge of payments is well set for driving our roadmap." said Ron Hynes, CEO of Vesta. "As online fraud continues to surge, fraudsters become more sophisticated, so we must continue to innovate and adapt our solutions to stay ahead of the curve and ahead of the fraudsters."
Hrishi will oversee Vesta's global product and marketing functions, from new product ideation through launch, with a focus on ensuring new product development and go to market strategies deliver enhanced approval rates for merchants and drive the true cost of fraud towards zero.
"Ecommerce sales grew to nearly $5 trillion worldwide in 2021 and are expected to continue to accelerate in the years ahead. Our customers want to focus on growth but have been forced to balance growth with the fear of fraud." said Hrishi Talwar. "Our market leading solutions help our customers eliminate fraud and increase approval rates, which allows them to focus on growing their business. I am excited to work with the team to continue to build Vesta's momentum and to further solidify Vesta's position as a global leader in fraud prevention and transaction approvals."
In addition to his experience at Equifax, Hrishi has also held several leadership positions at First Data (now Fiserv), Nokia, Panasonic, and Motorola. He holds an MBA from Emory University's Goizueta Business School, a master's degree in Computer Science from Georgia State University and a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from University of Pune, India.
For more information on Vesta and its solutions please visit www.vesta.io.
Vesta is an end-to-end transaction guarantee platform for online purchases, delivering unparalleled approval rates, a better customer experience and eliminating fraud for leading brands in telco, e-commerce, travel, and financial services. Using machine learning backed by 25 years of transactional data history, Vesta increases approvals of legitimate sales for its customers, while eliminating chargebacks and other forms of digital fraud, driving the true cost of fraud to zero and transferring 100% of the liability for fraud, including chargeback processing, so merchants can focus on increasing sales. The company is headquartered in Portland, OR, with offices in Atlanta, Miami, Ireland, Mexico, and Singapore. For more information visit www.vesta.io.
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Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker hospitalized
Published: Jun. 29, 2022 at 1:37 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
LOS ANGELES (CNN) - Travis Barker has been hospitalized for an undisclosed illness.
According to TMZ, the drummer for Blink-182 was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Earlier in the day, the 46-year-old tweeted the phrase “God save me,” which is also the title of a song by his friend, Machine Gun Kelly.
Barker’s daughter, Alabama, also asked her Instagram followers to pray for her father.
Reality star Kourtney Kardashian, who married Barker last month in Italy, was on hand with him when he was taken to the hospital.
There has been no statement from their representatives at this time.
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ATLANTA -- Georgia tax collections rose slightly last month compared to May of last year after two consecutive months of soaring revenues caused by a delay in last year’s filing deadline until mid-May.
The state Department of Revenue collected almost $2.7 billion last month, up 1.6% from May of 2021. That modest increase followed a 78.9% hike in tax receipts in April and a 45.5% jump in March, both resulting from moving the filing deadline from mid-April.
Tax revenues for the first 11 months of the current fiscal year rose by 23.9% over the first 11 months of fiscal 2021, as Georgia’s economy continued its recovery from the pandemic.
Individual income tax collections in May were up 5.8% over the same month last year, as refunds issued by the revenue agency fell 66.5%.
Net sales taxes rose by 10.5% last month, reflecting increased economic activity.
Corporate income taxes, typically more volatile than individual income or sales taxes, increased by 53.8% in May. Corporate tax payments were up by 138.9%, while refunds declined by 42.8%.
State gasoline tax revenues fell nearly 100%, a result of the General Assembly’s passage of legislation in March temporarily suspending collection of the tax to help dent rising prices at the pump.
Gov Brian Kemp extended the suspension late last month with an executive order set to run through July 14.
This story is available through a news partnership with Capitol Beat News Service, a project of the Georgia Press Educational Foundation.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE: BRX) today announced that the Company will present at the BofA Securities 2022 Global Real Estate Conference on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 11:05 AM ET to 11:40 AM ET.
Event: Brixmor Property Group Presentation at the BofA Securities 2022 Global Real Estate Conference
When: 11:05 AM ET, Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Live Webcast: BofA Securities 2022 Global Real Estate Conference under the Investors tab at www.brixmor.com
A replay of the webcast will be available through December 13, 2022.
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About Brixmor Property Group
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 379 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 approximately 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 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.
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LONDON (AP) — The prevalence of COVID-19 in the U.K. has reached record levels, with about 1 in 13 people estimated to be infected with the virus in the past week, according to the latest figures from Britain’s official statistics agency.
Some 4.9 million people were estimated to have the coronavirus in the week ending March 26, up from 4.3 million recorded in the previous week, the Office for National Statistics said Friday. The latest surge is driven by the more transmissible omicron variant BA.2, which is the dominant variant across the U.K.
Hospitalizations and death rates are again rising, although the number of people dying with COVID-19 is still relatively low compared with earlier this year. Nonetheless, the latest estimates suggest that the steep climb in new infections since late February, when British Prime Minister Boris Johnson scrapped all remaining coronavirus restrictions in England, has continued well into March.
The figures came on the same day the government ended free rapid COVID-19 tests for most people in England, under Johnson’s “living with COVID” plan. People who do not have health conditions that make them more vulnerable to the virus now need to pay for tests to find out if they are infected.
“The government’s ‘living with COVID’ strategy of removing any mitigations, isolation, free testing and a considerable slice of our surveillance amounts to nothing more than ignoring this virus going forwards,” said Stephen Griffin, associate professor at the University of Leeds’ medical school.
“Such unchecked prevalence endangers the protection afforded by our vaccines,” he said. “Our vaccines are excellent, but they are not silver bullets and ought not to be left to bear the brunt of COVID in isolation.”
More than 67% of people 12 years old and above in the U.K. have been vaccinated and had their booster or a third dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Beginning Saturday, parents can also book a low-dose vaccine for children between 5 to 12 years old in England.
James Naismith, a biology professor at the University of Oxford, said he believed that except for those who are completely shielded or not susceptible to the virus, most people in the country would likely be infected with the BA.2 variant by the summer.
“This is literally living with the virus by being infected with it,” he said.
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NEW YORK, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Tupperware between November 3, 2021 and May 3, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 15, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Tupperware Brands Corporation issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Tupperware was facing significant challenges in maintaining its earnings and sales performance; (ii) accordingly, Tupperware's full-year 2022 guidance was unrealistic and/or unsustainable; (iii) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Tupperware's financial condition; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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COVID seems thing of the past at full-capacity French Open
By HOWARD FENDRICH
AP Tennis Writer
PARIS (AP) — The crowds at the French Open are back to their no-mask, no-distancing, full-capacity, pre-pandemic levels after two years of COVID-19 restrictions. This year’s edition began Sunday and the spectators were back to being as much a part of the fabric of the event as the red clay that defines the Grand Slam tournament. In the stands, they cried “Allez!” and waved national flags of various colors and punctuated big points with rhythmic clapping. They took etiquette-breaching strolls through the stadium aisles during play. But they were there. And they were excited. And so were the players. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/22/covid-seems-thing-of-the-past-at-full-capacity-french-open/ | 2022-05-22T23:08:47Z |
Selection Represents Innoviz's Fourth Major Design Win and Second Nomination for Series Production of Passenger Vehicles as a Direct Supplier
TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: INVZ) (the "Company" or "Innoviz"), a leading provider of high-performance LiDAR sensors and perception software, today announced that one of the leading Asia-based automotive OEMs has selected the Company to serve as its direct LiDAR supplier for series production passenger vehicles. Innoviz will supply InnovizTwo LiDAR sensor to position vehicles to upgrade to full L3 Automation.
The partnership is expected to generate revenues during fiscal year 2024.
"With this selection, we are continuing our momentum and further demonstrating Innoviz's capabilities as a Tier 1 supplier to the world's leading car makers and expanding to additional geographies," said Innoviz CEO and Co-Founder Omer Keilaf. "We are proud of the significant progress we have made, particularly in recent months, and well positioned to further strengthen and solidify our position as a leading supplier for autonomous vehicles. We look forward to supporting this new program with a fully featured solution for all levels of autonomous driving, paving the path to full L3 automation."
The selection represents Innoviz's fourth major design win and second nomination for series production of passenger vehicles as a direct supplier, and follows Innoviz's recently announced partnership with Volkswagen, through which Innoviz will work directly with Cariad SE, Volkswagen's automotive software company, to integrate the Company's technology into upcoming Volkswagen vehicles.
About Innoviz Technologies
Innoviz is a global leader in LiDAR technology, working towards a future with safe autonomous vehicles on the world's roads. Innoviz's LiDAR and perception software "see" better than a human driver and reduce the possibility of error, meeting the automotive industry's strictest expectations for performance and safety. Operating across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Innoviz has been selected by internationally recognized premium car brands for use in consumer vehicles as well as by other commercial and industrial leaders for a wide range of use cases. For more information, visit innoviz-tech.com
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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC), the principal subsidiary of MGIC Investment Corporation (NYSE: MTG), today announced that Shreyans Jain and Richard Chang joined the company and announced the promotions of Danny García-Vélez to Group Vice President – Head of Regional Sales & Marketing and Leslie Schunk to Vice President – Securities Law Counsel.
Mr. Jain joins MGIC as Senior Vice President – Mortgage Risk Analytics, coming from PNC where he was responsible for analytics, strategy, portfolio management and data for a $10B business banking portfolio. Prior to that role, he held the position of Head of Analytics for Consumer Real Estate and Portfolio Management, and prior to joining PNC he was at Fannie Mae.
"Shreyans' strong experience in risk and portfolio management, as well as his collaborative leadership style, position MGIC to effectively compete in an ever-changing landscape," said Steve Thompson, Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer. "I welcome Shreyans to MGIC."
Mr. Chang joins MGIC as Vice President – Internal Audit, coming from Fiserv where he was a Director in the Internal Audit group focused on IT. Prior to that, he was at Rockwell Automation where he held various roles in Technology Operations, Information Security, and Internal Audit.
"With an extensive background auditing in technology and financial service environments and deep technical expertise in IT and information security, Rich will be a strong asset to MGIC," said Nathan Colson, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. "I am excited to bring his expertise and leadership into our organization."
Mr. García-Vélez joined MGIC in 2017 with a rich background in housing policy, community development and product management, and he quickly rose to Vice President – Business Development. With this promotion to Group Vice President – Head of Regional Sales & Marketing, he will be responsible for MGIC's regional business development, inside sales, marketing, and business strategy teams.
"We are excited about Danny's promotion and the ideas he will bring to business development and marketing," said Jay Hughes, Executive Vice President – Sales & Business Development. "He is uniquely qualified to integrate the advances in data & analytics with our highly successful sales team as we look to the future of customer interaction and buying behavior."
Ms. Schunk joined MGIC in 2020 as Lead Corporate Counsel and has been promoted to Vice President – Securities Law Counsel. She holds a J.D. from Marquette University Law School.
"Leslie has quickly proven herself adept at navigating challenging issues, and I could not be more pleased with having her step into this critical responsibility," said Paula Maggio, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary.
About MGIC
Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation "MGIC" (www.mgic.com), the principal subsidiary of MGIC Investment Corporation, serves lenders throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and other locations helping families achieve homeownership sooner by making affordable low-down-payment mortgages a reality through the use of private mortgage insurance.
From time to time MGIC Investment Corporation releases important information via postings on its corporate website, and via postings on MGIC's website for information related to underwriting and pricing and intends to continue to do so in the future. Such postings include corrections of previous disclosures and may be made without any other disclosure. Investors and other interested parties are encouraged to enroll to receive automatic email alerts and Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds regarding new postings. Enrollment information for MGIC Investment Corporation alerts can be found at https://mtg.mgic.com/shareholder-services/email-alerts. For information about our underwriting and rates, see https://www.mgic.com/underwriting.
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Partnership marks Jackpocket's third deal in Major League Baseball
NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket, the leading third-party app in the U.S. to provide a secure way to order official state lottery tickets, and the Colorado Rockies today announced Jackpocket as the Official Mobile Lottery Partner of the Rockies baseball team. This partnership is Jackpocket's third with a Major League Baseball (MLB) team, after announcing deals earlier this spring with the Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers.
With this partnership, Jackpocket will be hosting ticket giveaways, free branded merchandise, and also offering unique VIP experiences for Rockies fans. New players will be able to enter the unique code "ROCKIES" at checkout in the Jackpocket app to receive a free lottery ticket.
"As baseball season really heats up, our partnership with the Colorado Rockies couldn't come at a better time," said Jackpocket Founder and CEO Peter Sullivan. "The Rockies are a local institution and we're excited to bring fans a new, digital-first way to play the lottery while also celebrating their love of this storied team."
"We are thrilled to partner with Jackpocket to facilitate growth of their brand amongst our audience," said Walker Monfort, Rockies Vice President of Corporate Partnerships. "Alongside their existing partnerships in professional and collegiate sports, we look forward to enhancing their user base throughout the Rocky Mountain region."
In addition to giveaways and VIP experiences, Jackpocket will be featured on Rockies.com and social media, Rockies radio, LED assets at Coors Field and McGregor Square and throughout the stadium's concourse televisions.
This is Jackpocket's seventh major league sports partnership, adding to a growing roster of relationships with the NFL, NBA, NHL, and college athletics. The Rockies were in the top 10 for highest attendance in 2021 out of any MLB team, clocking in at the ninth highest.
Jackpocket is on a mission to create a more convenient, fun and responsible way to play the lottery. The first licensed third-party lottery app in the United States, Jackpocket provides an easy, secure way to order official state lottery tickets. Jackpocket is currently available in Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, D.C., and is expanding to many new markets. Download the app on iOS or Android and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team competing in the West Division of the National League (NL). The franchise is a newer one to MLB, founded as an expansion team in 1993. They have qualified for the post-season playoffs five times, winning the NL pennant in 2007. For additional information on the Rockies, please visit mlb.com/rockies and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
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NBA at 75: 2010s featured seismic shifts on, off the court
By PAUL NEWBERRY
AP National Writer
Two of the NBA’s most significant dynasties emerged in the second decade of the 2000s. LeBron James teamed up with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to form a Miami Heat super team that reached four straight finals, winning a pair of championships. Then came the ascension of Steph Curry’s fling-it-up-from anywhere Golden State Warriors, who claimed three titles of their own. But enough about those great teams. There were also significant developments happening away from the court. With James, Curry and others setting the tone, NBA players increasingly led a clarion call for social justice in the 2010s. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/06/nba-at-75-2010s-featured-seismic-shifts-on-off-the-court/ | 2022-04-06T07:22:34Z |
HFPA Continues Charitable Commitments as Members Vote to Create New Private
Entity for the Golden Globes® In Partnership with Eldridge
LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a historic vote by its membership, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), announced the approval of Eldridge Industries LLC's (Eldridge) proposal to create a new private entity to manage its Golden Globes® assets and preserve its charitable and philanthropic programs in a separate non-profit entity.
"This is a historic moment for the HFPA and the Golden Globes®," said Helen Hoehne, President of the HFPA. "We have taken a decisive step forward to transform ourselves and adapt to this increasingly competitive economic landscape for both award shows and the journalism marketplace. Our Special Committee and team of legal and financial advisors did an incredible amount of work in reviewing, analyzing, and comparing the options presented to us. We are excited to move forward with a mandate to ensure we continue our support for increasing diversity in all areas and maintaining our life-changing charitable and philanthropic efforts."
The proposal was offered by Eldridge Industries LLC ("Eldridge"), a global firm that makes investments in various industries including insurance, asset management, technology, sports, media, real estate, and the consumer sector. The plan involves the creation of a new private company, which would acquire all rights for the Golden Globes® intellectual property and be empowered to oversee the professionalization and modernization of the Golden Globe® Awards.
The transition will include the development of staff and an executive team to lead the new organization. Additional Golden Globes® voters will also be added to increase the size and diversity of the available voters for the annual awards.
Eldridge was founded and is chaired by Todd L. Boehly, who is currently interim chief executive officer of the HFPA. Boehly was not part of the review, recommendation, or approval process.
In recent months, the HFPA's financial advisor, Houlihan Lokey, yielded several submitted proposals from a number of companies and investment groups. Each proposal was reviewed and analyzed by the HFPA's Special Committee, alongside its legal advisor, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP.
The HFPA embarked on this review of potential strategic alternatives in response to significantly changed market conditions for journalism and recent inquiries about potential partnership opportunities to leverage its attractive assets in a post-pandemic environment. It also sought to ensure viable pathways for future growth in order to generate financial stability for its significant charitable and philanthropic programs.
The Special Committee was composed exclusively of the three outside independent members of the HFPA's board: Sharlette Hambrick, Jeff Harris and Dr. Joanna Massey.
"This review process was comprehensive, deliberate and thoughtful to ensure fairness and accuracy," Hoehne added. "Per our bylaws, the decision ultimately rested with our membership, who voted on the proposal. As we look forward to celebrating our 80th anniversary event in January 2023, we are incredibly excited about this new era for our Association."
The HFPA remains committed to continuing its process of change and transformation to address issues of diversity, governance, and conduct. The HFPA does not intend to comment further until it determines that additional disclosure is appropriate or necessary.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) was founded in 1943 – then known as the Hollywood Foreign Correspondents Association – by a group of entertainment journalists based in Los Angeles. During World War II, the non-profit organization established a cultural bridge between Tinseltown and millions around the world seeking an escape and inspiration through entertainment. The HFPA continues to do so today with a membership representing more than 55 countries.
Since 1944, the group has hosted the annual Golden Globe® Awards – the premier ceremony which honors achievements in both television and film. The licensing fees from the Golden Globe® Awards has enabled the organization to donate more than $50 million to more than 70 entertainment-related charities, film restoration, scholarship programs and humanitarian efforts over the last three decades. Its efforts include support for diversity programs in partnership with advocacy groups promoting greater access in Hollywood aimed at underserved communities. For more information, please visit www.GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on Twitter (@GoldenGlobes), Instagram (@GoldenGlobes), and Facebook (www.facebook.com/GoldenGlobes).
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IMOLA, Italy (AP) — Formula One champion Max Verstappen dominated Sunday in a Red Bull rout of Ferrari at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, much to the dismay of the sea of red-clad “tifosi.”
Verstappen won from the pole, logged the fastest lap and picked up his second win of the season while leading teammate Sergio Pérez to the first one-two Red Bull finish since Malaysia in 2016.
“Lovely Sunday,” Verstappen radioed his Red Bull team on what was actually a dreary, overcast and misty race day.
But the Dutchman scored maximum points on the weekend — he also won the sprint qualifying race on Saturday — and led Red Bull in its embarrassment of Ferrari in what the Italian scuderia hoped to be its celebratory weekend on home soil.
“It’s always tough to achieve something like that,” Verstappen said of the perfect weekend. “We were on it. You never know with the weather how competitive you are going to be, but I think as a team we did everything well and this one-two is very deserved.”
Lando Norris was third for McLaren.
It was a disastrous race for Ferrari, racing on its home soil and hoping to celebrate a return to F1 dominance. Charles Leclerc came into Sunday as the championship leader with two wins in the first three races and Carlos Sainz Jr. celebrated a two-year contract extension this weekend in Italy.
But Leclerc couldn’t get the jump on Verstappen at the start and never contended. Sainz spun off course on the opening lap to ruin his race, and Leclerc’s bid to salvage the day for Ferrari ended when he spun racing Perez for second.
He ultimately finished sixth.
Leclerc had a 46-point lead in the standings over reigning champion Verstappen at the start of the weekend but Verstappen cut the gap to 27 points and moved into second.
“I was too greedy and I paid the price for it and lost seven potential points,” Leclerc told Sky Sports. “It is a shame, it is seven points that are valuable at the end of the championship for sure and this shouldn’t happen again.”
It’s a timely boost for Red Bull after two DNFs for Verstappen in the first three races. Pérez also failed to finish the season opener.
“The most important thing of today was not making mistakes, because with these conditions it was so tricky out there,” Pérez said. “To get a one-two under these conditions, I think it’s a great result for the team.
“We’ve been so unlucky, the start has been so difficult for us, so I am very pleased to see everyone in my team smiling today.”
Verstappen was passed by Leclerc at the start of the sprint qualifying race on Saturday but come race day, Verstappen got off to a good start. Leclerc, meanwhile, plummeted as he was passed by Pérez and Norris.
Leclerc eventually got up to third and was chasing the Red Bulls when he spun off course.
It rained heavily in the morning but cleared off by the start of the race, and although the track was still wet, it quickly dried and drivers had to change their tires for the new conditions.
Leclerc came off pit road ahead of Pérez, but the Mexican driver had warmer tires and was able to squeeze inside and reclaim second. Leclerc was in still chasing Pérez for second, with nine laps remaining, when he made a rare mistake and went off course. Although he was able to drive off, his Ferrari was damaged and Leclerc had to pit.
The race featured a stirring late battle between Mercedes newcomer George Russell and Valtteri Bottas, the driver he replaced. The two went down to the final lap for fourth position, with Russell holding off the veteran for the spot, having started the race 11th.
Lewis Hamilton, meanwhile, continued his early struggles and finished 13th. Mercedes head Toto Wolff apologized to Hamilton over the radio for the “undriveable” car that Hamilton was given in Italy.
The seven-time world champion lost the title to Verstappen in last year’s season finale in one of the best championship fights in decades. On Sunday, Hamilton was lapped by Verstappen on lap 39.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The MTV Movie & TV Awards return Sunday with a live show that could see “Spider-Man: No Way Home” snag some trophies.
The 2021 sensation enters the show as the leading nominee with seven. With almost $1.9 billion earned at the box office, “No Way Home” was the biggest film of the year and a fan favorite, though it was largely overlooked by the major awards shows.
MTV’s celebration of films and television shows is a lighter, breezier show. Vanessa Hudgens is hosting this year and the show will be broadcast live from Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California, beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern on MTV, BET, Comedy Central, VH1 and other Paramount networks.
Jack Black will receive the Comic Genius honor, while Jennifer Lopez is this year’s Generation Award recipient, which celebrates actors whose diverse contributions in both film and television have turned them into household names.
HBO’s “Euphoria” has six nominations while “The Batman” has four. In all, 26 awards will be handed out in gender-neutral categories during the two-hour show.
This year the show has added best song and “Here for the Hookup” awards.
Diplo and Swae Lee will perform “Tupelo Shuffle” from the upcoming “Elvis” biopic from director Baz Luhrmann.
The ceremony is returning to a live format after being pre-recorded for several years. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/mtv-movie-tv-awards-return-sunday-spider-man-leads-noms/ | 2022-06-05T19:45:37Z |
Steelers decline 5th-year option on LB Devin Bush
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Devin Bush will be playing for his job in 2022. The Pittsburgh Steelers have declined the fifth-year option on the inside linebacker, meaning he can become a free agent next spring. Pittsburgh traded up in the first round of the 2019 draft to take Bush with the 10th overall pick. Bush played well as a rookie but hit a setback when he tore the ACL in his left knee against Cleveland in October 2020. He returned in time to start the 2021 season but saw his playing time fluctuate. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/02/steelers-decline-5th-year-option-on-lb-devin-bush/ | 2022-05-02T23:21:55Z |
This story is part of a KXAN series of reports called “Stop Mass Shootings,” providing context and exploring solutions surrounding gun violence in the wake of the deadly Uvalde school shooting. We want our reports to be a resource for Texans, as well as for lawmakers who are convening a month after the events in Uvalde to discuss how the state should move forward. Explore all “Stop Mass Shootings” stories by clicking here.
UVALDE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The state is providing a $295,562 grant to the Uvalde County Juvenile Probation Department to support programs and services for at-risk youth or kids struggling with emotional or behavioral issues at school.
This comes after an 18-year-old opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde in late May, killing 19 children and two teachers.
A Texas House committee report released in July found the school shooter had trouble in school, from experiencing bullying for his stutter as a fourth grader to recording more than 100 absences a year and failing grades by 2018. By the time he was 17, the gunman had only completed ninth grade and ended up dropping out after the pandemic.
The office of Gov. Greg Abbott explained the grant will go toward services for kids who need additional help beyond what school staff and districts can offer, attempting to keep them out of the justice system. The state also hopes the grant for the Uvalde community will “fill in service gaps for mental health care and wraparound family resources.”
Preventive services the grant will fund include weekly sessions with families and attendance check-ins with schools for youth enrolled in the program.
“A critical factor of this program is that it meets youth and family where they are — at school, home, or in an office setting,” said Uvalde Juvenile Probation Chief Marilou Ruiz in a statement. “We will use the wraparound care approach focused on the youth and family, with support throughout their three-to-four-month program involvement based on their level of risk and meeting their needs with the appropriate level of care.”
The Uvalde program is expected to serve 45 youth each year, guiding them through cognitive behavioral therapy and community-based counseling, the state said.
The grant funding from the state covers fiscal years 2023 and 2024. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/state-gives-nearly-300k-to-uvalde-juvenile-probation-to-help-support-at-risk-youth/ | 2022-09-01T21:46:47Z |
MILWAUKEE, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Circa is pleased to announce the launch of Advancing Belonging and Inclusion (ABI), which provides diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) content, guides, holiday event details and resources that are ready-to-use to support DEI strategies and employee engagement. Circa's SaaS-based OFCCP compliance management and diversity recruiting technology solutions help to attract and hire diverse job seekers and now ABI helps retain employees to support workforce diversity.
ABI provides companies that want to celebrate DEI holidays and observances with an extensive calendar, event descriptions and employee engagement resources. The DEI calendar includes more than specific observance dates by providing email templates that are ready-to-use in communication to employees. Additionally, easy to implement documents are provided to give both HR professionals and employees a deeper understanding and knowledge of each event as well as action items for positive and inclusive change in the workplace. The ready-to-use content provided for each observance helps to ensure each event is celebrated and noted during the year.
ABI also includes a content library that helps to support the basic framework for developing, building, and maintaining DEI practices in the workplace. The content includes checklists, guides, templates, and sample policies to help support action and communication plans as HR professionals navigate DEI. Some examples of the content covered in the library includes foundations for DEI, DEI program guides, recruitment and hiring, inclusion and belonging, and audit checklists for people practices. As the resource library is a living entity, more content will continually be added throughout the product's lifecycle.
"Circa continues to deliver a comprehensive solution along the human capital continuum for companies to have one place to attract, hire, and retain diverse talent," said Patrick Sheahan, CEO, Circa. "ABI is an easy ready-to-implement product coming from Circa, a trusted thought-leader in the DEI space. Even our own DEI Council is using the tool with great success to help further our employee engagement."
ABI is a complimentary product to Circa's SaaS-based OFCCP compliance management and diversity recruiting technology solutions that deliver qualified candidates on a level, equitable playing field that meet organizations' needs to build high-performing, diverse teams. Learn more about ABI today.
About Circa
Circa is a catalyst for 21st century companies to build high-performing diverse teams based on research that shows companies want to shift from diversity as a program to diversity as a business strategy. The companies' robust portfolio of software solutions and unparalleled industry expertise give employers the tools and knowledge they need to radically change how they approach talent acquisition and management. The company was founded in 1994, has 5000+ customers, 15,500 community partner relationships and in 2019 posted 5M+ jobs through its network of 600+ online employment websites.
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Climate Investment Team Expands Senior Leadership with the Addition of New Partner
NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MUUS Climate Partners, a climate-focused investment firm, today announced the addition of Logan Grizzel as Partner. The former partner and CTO of Blackhorn Ventures will co-lead MUUS Climate Partners' deal execution and portfolio company support.
"Climate investing has become one of the greatest business opportunities of this generation, and perhaps the most important lever for decarbonizing the atmosphere before it is too late. Logan's extensive background in renewable technologies, in addition to his ability to develop and foster long-term relationships will aid MUUS' expansion efforts across the globe," said Michael Sonnenfeldt, Chairman, MUUS Climate Partners. "Logan's expertise as both a fund manager and in sustainable market solutions will properly position us to find deals where small amounts of capital can unlock massive opportunities to scale impactful solutions.''
Prior to joining MUUS Climate Partners, Grizzel worked on vehicle electrification at Toyota for most of his 10 years there, plus three years focused on transportation and energy efficiency at Navigant, before moving to Blackhorn Ventures, where he invested in opportunities that improved resource efficiency in the built environment, transportation, and energy sectors. While there he helped grow the team from one to three funds and more than 60 portfolio companies.
"Logan has been a trusted collaborator for years, and we've always been impressed by his ability to connect the dots between technology and markets, through the lens of climate impact," said Ben Wolkon, Managing Partner, MUUS Climate Partners. "His impressive track record stems from deep expertise in the sectors most relevant to us, and he's one of the rare investors that can add significant value to portfolio companies."
Grizzel will be based out of Boulder, Colorado. MUUS Climate Partners is headquartered in New York.
"I'm incredibly grateful to join MUUS Climate Partners. I have known the partners and founder for years, and they have successfully built an exceptional organization that delivers superior returns. I look forward to working alongside a world-class team positioned for significant growth and long-term success," said Grizzel.
About MUUS Climate Partners:
MUUS Climate Partners emerged on January 1st 2022 out of MUUS & Company, the private holding company of serial entrepreneur Michael Sonnenfeldt. Prior to the establishment of MUUS Climate Partners, MUUS & Company was increasingly focused over recent decades on climate-related investments, and built a climate-focused investment portfolio of 25 companies, constituting MUUS Convergence Fund I which was internally funded and led by Ben Wolkon since 2016. With the launch this year of MUUS Convergence Fund II, MUUS Climate Partners emerged with Sonnenfeldt, Wolkon, and now Grizzel as partners, joined by Kavita Patel, Tani Brown and Laura di Bonaventura as key professionals in the firm. MUUS Climate Partners is currently in the process of raising Fund II, a venture fund focused on the convergence of advanced technology and climate solutions that have the potential to scale rapidly enough to impact decarbonization in the coming years.
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GÖTEBORG, Sweden, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Trucks is opening its very first battery assembly plant. Located in Ghent, Belgium, the plant will supply ready-to-install batteries for Volvo Trucks' full electric heavy-duty trucks.
"This investment shows our strong commitment to electrifying truck transportation. By 2030, at least 50 percent of all trucks we sell globally will be electric and by 2040, we will be a carbon-neutral company," says Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks.
In the new battery plant, cells and modules from Samsung SDI will be assembled into battery packs that are tailor-made for Volvo Trucks´ heavy-duty electric range: Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX. Series production starts in the third quarter of this year.
Shorter lead times and increased circularity
Each battery pack has a capacity of 90 kWh and the customer can choose to have up to six battery packs (540 kWh) in a truck. The number of batteries depends on each customer's specific range and load capacity demands.
"By integrating the battery assembly process in our production flow, we can shorten lead times for our customers and secure high-performing batteries, while at the same time increase circularity," says Roger Alm.
Volvo Trucks´ batteries are designed so that they can later be remanufactured, refurbished and reused. The plant itself is powered by 100% renewable energy.
Electric solutions for most transport needs
With production of three heavy-duty full electric models starting this year in Europe, Volvo Trucks will offer a total of six electric truck models globally, covering everything from city distribution and refuse handling to regional transport and construction work.
"We started series-production of electric trucks already in 2019 and are leading the market both in Europe and North America. With the rapid development of charging networks, and improvements in battery technology, I am convinced that we will see a rapid transformation of the entire truck industry in the very near future," says Roger Alm.
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Jan Strandhede
Media Relations Director, Volvo Trucks
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Press images and films are available in the Volvo Trucks image and film gallery at http://images.volvotrucks.com.
Volvo Trucks supplies complete transport solutions for discerning professional customers with its full range of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Customer support is provided via a global network of dealers with 2,200 service points in about 130 countries. Volvo trucks are assembled in 13 countries across the globe. In 2021 approximately 123,000 Volvo trucks were delivered worldwide. Volvo Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. Volvo Trucks' work is based on the core values of quality, safety and environmental care.
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Grand jury indicts suspect in Brooklyn subway mass shooting
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted a man suspected of shooting up a New York City subway train last month — an attack that wounded 10 people and rattled a city already experiencing a rise in violent crime.
The panel charged Frank James, 62, on Friday with committing a terrorist attack or other violence against a mass transportation system and discharging a firearm during a violent crime. Both counts carry a maximum sentence of life in prison. The weapons count has a 10-year mandatory minimum sentence.
James was arrested on April 13, about 30 hours after authorities say he drove from Philadelphia and unleashed smoke bombs and dozens of bullets in a train full of morning commuters as it approached a Brooklyn station. The shooting victims ranged in age from 16 to 60; all were expected to survive.
Authorities said James’s bank card, cellphone and a key to a van he had rented were found at the shooting scene. Police also said they found the handgun used in the shooting and traced it to James.
James is jailed without bail. An arraignment hasn’t yet been scheduled, according to the U.S. attorney’s office for New York’s Eastern District.
A lawyer representing James at the time of his arrest cautioned not to rush to judgment and noted that James alerted police to his whereabouts. James was arrested in Manhattan’s East Village after he called a tip line saying he was at a fast food restaurant in that section of the city.
A motive for the attack is unclear. In numerous rants he posted on YouTube, James, who is Black, made bigoted remarks about people of various backgrounds and railed against New York Mayor Eric Adams and complained about mental health care he received in the city years ago.
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Covalon Technologies Ltd. (TSXV: COV) (OTCQX: CVALF) (the "Company" or "Covalon"), an advanced medical technologies company, today announced that it has entered into an automatic share purchase plan (the "Plan") with PI Financial Corp. (the "Broker") in order to facilitate repurchases of the Company's common shares (the "Shares") under its previously announced normal course issuer bid (the "NCIB"). The ASPP has been approved by the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") and will be implemented effective as of June 29, 2022.
Under the ASPP, the Broker may purchase Shares under the NCIB at times when the Company would ordinarily not be permitted to do so due to blackout periods or such other periods when the Company may be precluded from purchasing Shares. Such repurchases will be carried out by the Broker based on trading parameters established by the Company prior to the commencement of the restricted trading period in accordance with the terms of the ASPP, applicable securities laws and the rules and policies of the TSXV. Outside of these restricted trading periods, the Company may at its discretion effect repurchases of its Common Shares through the Broker under the NCIB.
The NCIB commenced as of June 1, 2022. Pursuant to the NCIB, the Company may, if considered advisable, purchase up to a maximum of 1,296,433 Shares for cancellation through the facilities of the TSXV from time to time until the earlier of: (a) May 31, 2023; and (b) the date in which the maximum number of Shares purchasable under the NCIB have been acquired by the Company.
To learn more about Covalon, please contact:
Brian Pedlar, CEO, Covalon Technologies Ltd.
Email: bpedlar@covalon.com
Phone: 905.568.8400 x 233
Toll-Free: 1.877.711.6055
Website: www.covalon.com
Twitter: @covalon
About Covalon
Covalon Technologies Ltd. is a researcher, developer, manufacturer, and marketer of patent-protected medical products that improve patient outcomes and save lives in the areas of advanced wound care, infection management and surgical procedures. Covalon leverages its patented medical technology platforms and expertise in two ways: (i) by developing products that are sold under Covalon's name; and (ii) by developing and commercializing medical products for other medical companies under development and license contracts. The Company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, having the symbol COV and trades on the OTQX Market under the symbol CVALF. To learn more about Covalon, visit our website at www.covalon.com
Neither 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.
This news release may contain assumptions, estimates, and other forward-looking statements regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and are subject to factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.
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NEEDHAM, Mass., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) announced today that after the close of market trading on Thursday, August 4, 2022, the company will issue a press release reporting results and will simultaneously publish management's prepared remarks, which may include certain forward-looking information, at ir.tripadvisor.com.
The following morning, Friday, August 5, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. ET, the company will host a conference call to answer questions regarding its financial results and management's published remarks. The event will be webcast live and can be accessed at ir.tripadvisor.com. A replay will be available on the website for three months.
About Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform*, helps hundreds of millions of people each month** become better travelers, from planning to booking to taking a trip. Travelers across the globe use the Tripadvisor site and app to discover where to stay, what to do and where to eat based on guidance from those who have been there before. With more than 1 billion reviews and opinions of nearly 8 million businesses, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find deals on accommodations, book experiences, reserve tables at delicious restaurants and discover great places nearby. As a travel guidance company available in 43 markets and 22 languages, Tripadvisor makes planning easy no matter the trip type.
The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRIP), own and operate a portfolio of travel media brands and businesses, operating under various websites and apps, including the following websites: www.bokun.io, www.cruisecritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.thefork.com, www.helloreco.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.housetrip.com, www.jetsetter.com, www.niumba.com,www.seatguru.com, www.singleplatform.com, www.vacationhomerentals.com, and www.viator.com.
* Source: SimilarWeb, unique users de-duplicated monthly, March 2022
** Source: Tripadvisor internal log files
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More than 130 On-Demand Audio Dramas now available
PARK CITY, Utah, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dramafy, a one-stop source for the best in Audio Drama which launched last July, is now approaching the milestone of 1000 subscribers streaming more than 1500 episodes from 130 audio stories. The new service utilizes the latest mobile technology to stream a long-neglected entertainment art-form featuring hundreds of hours of contemporary audio dramas in multiple genres, including: science fiction; westerns; adventure; comedy; mystery; and children's stories.
Audio dramas (sometimes called fiction podcasts or audio fiction) are scripted works featuring a full cast and sound design. Elizabeth Hansen, Dramafy's co-founder describes audio dramas as "Just like television, only the pictures are better."
Stories can be streamed from Dramafy.com, or with the free Dramafy apps available for Apple devices (IOS) from the Apple App Store, or for Android devices on Google Play.
April 1st, Dramafy launched its new "Listen free with ads" service. Or for those who prefer, ad-free listening is available for $3.99 per month, or $3.49 monthly with an annual subscription. The service provides easy, one-stop access to the best in audio fiction, cutting through a sea of podcasts and music on other streaming services.
"In today's mobile society, listeners want compelling entertainment, easily found and enjoyed while commuting, mowing the lawn, or waiting at the doctor's office, all from their phones," according to Hansen.
Dramafy streams audio drama classics from independent producers such as the popular series: "Powder River," "Tower 4," "Brass" and "Relativity."
Recent additions to Dramafy include: "Sherlock Holmes;" "Secrets of Harridge House;" "The Encounter," and "THE FORKS!"
New original in-house productions exclusive to Dramafy are: the romantic/adventure "Undercover Engagement" by best-selling USA Today author Lucy McConnell; the WWII comedy/drama, "A String of Pearls", the drama, "Coming Home" and the children's series "The Absolutely, Positively, True Adventures of Babe, the Dog", all of which trend in the top ten from week to week. Other original works in pre-production include: the dystopian thriller "The Last Book of John", the family classic "Pollyanna," and the musical "Enchanted April."
"Dramafy plans to be the premiere destination for Audio Drama listeners and will curate the broadest collection of Audio Dramas appropriate for all audiences in the market," according to Dramafy CEO, Ken Harris.
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DISH WITH DAILY MAIL — Daily Mail’s Alicia Quarles joined CW33 to talk about the latest in lifestyle and entertainment headlines, including a new report from the New York Times.
This report talks about the emergence of attractive actresses in their 50s being the new face of the Hollywood rom-com, with The Lost City, featuring the charismatic Sandra Bullock, two new films starring Jennifer Lopez and a new Julia Roberts feature.
Jenny Anchondo and Alicia Quarles talk about why this trend is happening and if this will inspire studios to make more films like this in the future. | https://cw33.com/news/inside-dfw/dish-with-daily-mail-the-emergence-of-the-50-year-old-rom-com-queens-in-hollywood/ | 2022-05-20T17:06:29Z |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A transformer exploded at Hoover Dam Tuesday morning and ignited a fire near the Arizona turbine house, a source confirmed.
Video shared to 8 News Now showed billowing black smoke seen rising from the fire amid reports of the explosion.
The Boulder City Fire Department responded to an emergency call at Hoover Dam after a reported fire around 10:30 a.m. PDT.
According to the Bureau of Reclamation, power was still being generated and the power grid was not at risk following the explosion.
At approximately 10am PDT the A5 transformer at Hoover Dam caught fire within the last hour and was extinguished by the Reclamation/Hoover fire brigade at approximately 10:30am PDT. There are no injuries to visitors or employees. There is no risk to the power grid and power is still being generated from the powerhouse. We are investigating the cause of the fire and will provide additional updates as they are available.
Regional Director of Lower Colorado Region Jacklynn L. Gould.
The fire was put out by the time Boulder City Fire crews arrived, according to Boulder City.
Tours of the dam were paused for about 30 minutes at the time of the fire and have since resumed.
The dam spans across the Arizona-Nevada border and is located about 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas. Its generators provide power for Nevada, Arizona, and California.
There are 17 main turbines in the dam, with nine on the Arizona wing and eight in the Nevada wing.
No details on the cause of the fire have been released. | https://cw33.com/news/fire-breaks-out-extinguished-after-transformer-explodes-at-hoover-dam/ | 2022-07-19T20:58:24Z |
The Foundation Invests $3.7 Million to Continue Training Students to Fill the Labor Gap
ATLANTA, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot Foundation's Path to Pro program and trades-focused partnerships have trained more than 29,000 participants and introduced more than 126,000 people to the skilled trades, surpassing its commitment to train 20,000 people six years ahead of schedule.
To continue expanding no-cost training opportunities to youth, high school students, underserved communities and separating U.S. military servicemembers, The Home Depot Foundation is granting an additional $3.7 million to its industry-leading partners, Home Builders Institute (HBI), Construction Ready and SkillPointe Foundation. The incremental funding will support growth of youth programming with 100 Black Men of America, develop an additional academy program in Houston, and add $300,000 in trades school scholarships, among other enhancements.
"Through its extraordinary commitment, The Home Depot Foundation is maximizing the impact of training and workforce development on thousands of lives," said Ed Brady, HBI president and CEO. "Together we are building the emerging generation of skilled workers in the construction trades."
The Path to Pro trades training program launched in 2018 with a $50 million commitment to train 20,000 skilled tradespeople, diversify the trades industry and address the then 150,000 open construction roles across the country. Since inception, Path to Pro has made impactful expansions to increase equitable training and careers opportunities and address the more than 400,000 open skilled trades jobs today, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Each year, the Path to Pro military program provides nearly 1,200 exiting service members with industry recognized pre-apprenticeship certification (PACT) through 10 U.S. military bases
- The Path to Pro high school and youth program offers curriculum and hands-on training to students in more than 270 schools across 33 states
- The Path to Pro academy program offers training and certification for diverse adult populations, and academies in Denver and Orlando have successfully trained more than 600 students
- Through the Path to Pro scholarship program, more than 125 scholarships have been awarded to students pursuing a trade college or postsecondary program, nationwide
"We're thrilled to have surpassed our initial goal early and we're just getting started," said Shannon Gerber executive director of The Home Depot Foundation. "There's still a great need for skilled tradespeople, and we'll continue to invest in the innovative programs that our best-in-class partners have created."
The Home Depot Foundation, the nonprofit arm of The Home Depot (NYSE: HD), works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, support communities impacted by natural disasters and train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap. Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $400 million in veteran causes and improved more than 50,000 veteran homes and facilities. The Foundation has pledged to invest half of a billion dollars in veteran causes by 2025 and $50 million in training the next generation of skilled tradespeople through the Path to Pro program.
To learn more about The Home Depot Foundation visit HomeDepotFoundation.org and follow us on Twitter @HomeDepotFound and on Facebook and Instagram @HomeDepotFoundation.
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LAKE FOREST, Calif., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BIOLASE, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOL), the global leader in dental lasers, announced today the appointments of Jennifer Bright to Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and Steven Sandor to Chief Operating Officer ("COO"). These promotions are effective immediately, and the positions will report to John Beaver, BIOLASE's President and Chief Executive Officer.
Bright has served as the company's Vice President of Finance since April 2021. Bright's responsibilities as CFO will include the functional areas of finance, accounting, investor relations, and assisting the executive management team in establishing long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies that drive positive results. Bright earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree in accounting from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington then began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and is an active Certified Public Accountant in California.
"Jennifer is a highly valuable financial professional who has demonstrated strong leadership across the breadth of our business," commented John Beaver. "I'm very excited to further leverage Jennifer's robust experience in corporate finance and accounting as we achieve BIOLASE's mission and execute on our long-term strategy."
"I look forward to serving as BIOLASE's CFO and collaborating with our talented teams across the company to drive our continued commercial success, engage with the investment community, and serve our customers, as well as the patients and families who benefit from improved dental care with the use of BIOLASE's advanced laser technology," said Jennifer Bright.
Sandor joined BIOLASE in early 2019 and has served in several impactful positions in our customer-facing organizations, most recently as the company's Senior Director of Commercial Operations and Service. Sandor has been instrumental in developing long-term strategic growth initiatives focused on leveraging talent, building robust commercial processes, and scalability. Sandor earned an Executive Master of Business Administration degree from Chapman University in Orange, California.
"Steven is a customer-focused sales and service leader who has demonstrated an exceptional ability to improve processes and drive results," commented John Beaver. "Reporting to Steven will be the company's sales, marketing, service, manufacturing, and distribution organizations. With Steven's guidance and the high-performing leaders and team members reporting to him, I am confident this structure will bring even stronger communication, collaboration, and alignment across these key functions, resulting in our continued commercial success. As part of this new structure, we will also increase our focus on the highly important Dental Service Organization (DSO) market."
"As COO, I am very excited to work with many strong BIOLASE leaders, as well as their teams, to leverage their strengths, insights, and experiences. I am confident that the combined effect of their talent, complementary business strategies and even greater collaboration will increase our capabilities and enable us to achieve higher levels of revenue, service, production, and, ultimately, market adoption of our laser technology. I look forward to our making BIOLASE lasers the gold standard of care in dentistry," said Sandor.
About BIOLASE
BIOLASE is a medical device company that develops, manufactures, markets, and sells laser systems in dentistry and medicine. BIOLASE's products advance the practice of dentistry and medicine for patients and healthcare professionals. BIOLASE's proprietary laser products incorporate approximately 301 patented and 32 patent-pending technologies designed to provide biologically and clinically superior performance with less pain and faster recovery times. BIOLASE's innovative products provide cutting-edge technology at competitive prices to deliver superior results for dentists and patients. BIOLASE's principal products are revolutionary dental laser systems that perform a broad range of dental procedures, including cosmetic and complex surgical applications. BIOLASE has sold over 43,300 laser systems to date in over 80 countries around the world. Laser products under development address BIOLASE's core dental market and other adjacent medical and consumer applications.
For updates and information on Waterlase iPlus®, Waterlase Express™, and laser dentistry, find BIOLASE online at www.biolase.com, Facebook at www.facebook.com/biolase, Twitter at www.twitter.com/biolaseinc, Instagram at www.instagram.com/waterlase_laserdentistry, and LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/biolase.
BIOLASE®, Waterlase® and Waterlase iPlus® are registered trademarks of BIOLASE, Inc.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve significant risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can be identified through the use of words such as may," "might," "will," "intend," "should," "could," "can," "would," "continue," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "predict," "outlook," "potential," "plan," "seek," and similar expressions and variations or the negatives of these terms or other comparable terminology. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect BIOLASE's current expectations and speak only as of the date of this release. Actual results may differ materially from BIOLASE's current expectations depending upon a number of factors. These factors include, among others, those risks and uncertainties that are described in the "Risk Factors" section of BIOLASE's annual report filed on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, BIOLASE does not undertake any responsibility to revise or update any forward-looking statements.
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TORONTO, ON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - WellnessLiving (the "Company"), which provides a cloud-based business management software and integrated payments platform for fitness and wellness operators, announced that the Company has partnered with McCarthy Capital to accelerate its growth. In addition to McCarthy Capital leading the $46 million minority investment, CIBC Innovation Banking has provided $20 million in growth financing, bringing the total raised this round to US$66 million.
Founded in 2013, WellnessLiving develops multi-tenant business management software to allow business owners to schedule classes, appointments and events, manage staff, process payments and increase member engagement. The Company serves an international market with customers in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
The partnership will accelerate WellnessLiving's international expansion efforts, ongoing product development and the buildout of robust features for franchises and multi-location enterprises. In addition, the Company will add to existing partnerships and pursue accretive acquisitions as the customer base expands.
"After meeting with dozens of exceptional institutional investors, we selected McCarthy Capital for their deep understanding of our space, alignment with our vision, and exemplary track record of supporting high growth companies," said Len Fridman, WellnessLiving's co-founder and CEO. "Chase Meyer and Thomas Sudyka of McCarthy Capital are valuable additions to our board. Additionally, I'm excited to announce that Brice Scheschuk, Managing Partner at Globalive Capital will also be joining as a board member and Dan Houghton, Buildertrend's CEO will be joining as a board advisor. We are particularly pleased that Mark Nashman of INcapital Ventures and Bobby Halpern of Halpern & Co. are also participating in the round, indicating their continued support and high confidence in our growth plan."
"This partnership comes at a great inflection point for WellnessLiving as we continue to add new customers at record breaking levels to our platform and help each one of them reach their performance potential and realize their entrepreneurial dreams," said Len Fridman. "McCarthy Capital has a proven history of scaling software businesses, and we are excited to further accelerate WellnessLiving's growth trajectory with their support."
"We are thrilled to partner with the management team of WellnessLiving," said Chase Meyer, Partner at McCarthy Capital. "The Company's passion for customer service is impressive. We believe their customer-centric approach is critical for long-term value creation – both for WellnessLiving and their customers. We look forward to partnering with WellnessLiving as they continue to invest in their people and product."
Koley Jessen and Fasken served as legal advisors, Armanino LLP served as accounting advisor and William Blair served as financial advisor to McCarthy Capital. GLC Advisors served as financial advisor to WellnessLiving with Goodmans serving as legal counsel.
WellnessLiving is a member management software solution which provides a single-instance, multi-tenant business management software and integrated payments platform for fitness and wellness operators (e.g., yoga, pilates, fitness, martial arts, spa and salon). The software allows business owners to schedule classes / appointments, manage staff, process payments and engage with their members.
Learn more about WellnessLiving by visiting https://www.wellnessliving.com/, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
McCarthy Partners Management, LLC is a registered investment advisor that conducts business as McCarthy Capital. McCarthy Capital, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is focused exclusively on lower middle-market companies. For more than 35 years, the McCarthy organization has been partnering with founders, families and exceptional management teams to support the growth of their companies. More information about McCarthy Capital can be obtained at www.mccarthycapital.com.
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The medical marijuana card provider is expanding its outreach efforts to increase accessibility for those who need it most
KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elevate Holistics, a multistate solution provider in the medical marijuana industry, is donating $5,000 to K9s for Warriors, the nation's largest provider of service dogs to Veterans.
"Veterans experience a variety of mental health challenges when they return home, and giving them the support they need should be a national priority," said Stephen Stearman, CEO of Elevate Holistics. "We hope that with this donation we can take steps towards addressing this vitally important issue and give Veterans the tools to heal."
Elevate Holistics is a multi-state operator (MOS) serving patients and medical professionals with alternative advanced healthcare options, encrypted SSL safe-site security, turn-key business solutions for clinics, online cannabis healthcare clinics, and compassionate follow-up care. Encrypted online telehealth options, including medical cannabis evaluations, renewals, and online "Ask Me Anything" videos, help patients navigate state laws with confidence.
For more information about Elevate Holistics, to partner with the company, or to request a medical marijuana card, visit https://elevate-holistics.com/
Elevate Holistics, a Craft Health company, is a telehealth platform focusing on getting people their medical marijuana cards and physician's medical cannabis certifications/recommendations as simply and easily as possible. The vision was two-fold: increase accessibility to those in need and provide an easy to use platform for people who want the privacy of their own home. Today, Elevate Holistics operates in multiple states, has served thousands of HAPPY PATIENTS, and is innovating to provide doctors & patients a better medical marijuana evaluation experience. For more information, visit https://elevate-holistics.com/
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Digital Turbine, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPS) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: February 26, 2021 to May 31, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 5, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in APPS:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Digital Turbine, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues was overstated throughout fiscal 2022; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Digital Turbine you have until August 5, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Digital Turbine securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the APPS lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/digital-turbine-inc-loss-submission-form?id=30426&from=4.
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Residents on Alaska’s vast and sparsely populated western coast braced Friday for a powerful storm that forecasters said could be one of the worst in recent history, threatening hurricane-force winds and high surf that could knock out power and cause flooding.
The storm is the remnants of what was Typhoon Merbok, which University of Alaska Fairbanks climate specialist Rick Thoman said is also influencing weather patterns far from Alaska — a rare late-summer storm now is expected to bring rain this weekend to drought-stricken parts of California.
“All this warm air that’s been brought north by this ex-typhoon is basically inducing a chain reaction in the jet stream downstream from Alaska,” he said.
“It’s a historic-level storm,” Thoman said of the system steaming toward Alaska. “In 10 years, people will be referring to the September 2022 storm as a benchmark storm.”
Hurricane-force winds were forecast in parts of the Bering Sea, while in the small communities of Elim and Koyuk, around 90 miles (145 kilometers) from the hub community of Nome, water levels could be up to 18 feet (5 meters) above the normal high tide line, according to the National Weather Service. Flood warnings were in effect until Monday in parts of northwest Alaska.
In Nome, which has about 3,500 residents, Leon Boardway was working as usual Friday at the Nome Visitors Center, a half-block from the Bering Sea. “I just want to keep my door open and the coffee pot on,” he said after it had begun to rain and the winds picked up.
But few people were coming by. Residents, visitors and businesses in the town, famous for being at the end of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and the setting for the dredging-for-gold reality show “Bering Sea Gold,” were boarding up windows and otherwise bracing for the storm.
“The ocean is getting worse out there,” said Boardway, 71, as he checked out the center’s webcam, which from its high perch has a good view of the swells.
“I hope everybody stays calm and everybody just gets in a good, safe position,” he said.
Typhoon Merbok formed farther east in the Pacific Ocean than where such storms typically appear. Water temperatures are unusually warm this year so the storm “was able to spin up,” Thoman said.
Meanwhile, a low-pressure system was expected to drop from the Gulf of Alaska and park off the coast of Northern California, producing gusty ridgetop winds before rains set in late Saturday, the National Weather Service said.
In the Sierra Nevada foothills northeast of the state capital of Sacramento, fire crews have been fighting what has become the largest wildfire in that state so far this year. While rain is needed, the storm was predicted to also bring winds that could spread the Mosquito Fire.
The storm will slow but not end California’s fire season because fuels are critically dry and a period of warmer, drier weather will follow, said Courtney Carpenter, a National Weather Service meteorologist.
Forecasters said the weather system will spread rain down the state’s central coast but little if any is expected in most of Southern California, where mountain and desert communities are dealing with the aftermath of too much rain.
Crews were clearing head-high mud flows in the San Bernardino Mountains east of Los Angeles, following flash-flooding Monday. Downpours from remnants of a Pacific hurricane caused the devastation in Southern California, with winds topping 100 mph (160 kph) last weekend.
First responders on Thursday found the body of a woman missing since the mudslides tore through her mountain town. Her remains were discovered buried under mud, rocks and other debris near her home.
The deluges added to road and infrastructure damage in desert national parks from the summer’s punishing monsoonal thunderstorms.
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Thiessen reported from Anchorage, Alaska. Antczak reported from Los Angeles. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/ap-alaska-braces-for-huge-storm-flooding-power-outages-feared/ | 2022-09-17T23:09:25Z |
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — NASA will soon be joining the investigation into unidentified aerial phenomena, more commonly referred to as UFOs.
The agency announced a new independent study on Thursday to examine “observations of events in the sky that cannot be identified as aircraft or known natural phenomena.” According to a release from NASA, the study will focus on the science of UAPs – identifying and collecting data to better understand UAPs.
UFOs have attracted wide interest from enthusiasts who believe they could be linked to aliens or another world, but NASA said “there is no evidence UAPs are extra-terrestrial in origin” and the “limited number of observations” make it hard to draw any “scientific conclusions.”
“NASA believes that the tools of scientific discovery are powerful and apply here also. We have access to a broad range of observations of Earth from space – and that is the lifeblood of scientific inquiry,” NASA Headquarters Associate Administrator for Science Thomas Zurbuchen said. “We have the tools and team who can help us improve our understanding of the unknown. That’s the very definition of what science is. That’s what we do.”
The agency said the study to identify UAPs is of interest to national security and air safety. In its release, NASA said “establishing which events are natural provides a key first step to identifying or mitigating such phenomena.”
NASA’s announcement comes less than a month after Congress held its first hearing on UFOs in more than 50 years. A House subcommittee heard from United State defense intelligence officials in May after a report documented more than 140 UAPs reported by U.S. military pilots since 2004. Those two intelligence officials are part of a Pentagon task force investigating UAPs.
The new study commissioned by NASA is not part of the task force, or any group put together by the Department of Defense, the agency said.
“NASA has, however, coordinated widely across the government regarding how to apply the tools of science to shed light on the nature and origin of unidentified aerial phenomena,” the agency noted.
According to NASA, the new UAPs study will start early this fall and is expected to take about nine months. The team will be led by astrophysicist David Spergel and will “secure the counsel of experts in the scientific, aeronautics, and data analytics communities.” | https://cw33.com/news/nasa-launches-new-study-to-investigate-unidentified-aerial-phenomena/ | 2022-06-09T19:50:00Z |
Mom charged after baby nearly dies from starvation, sheriff’s office says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Gray News) – A 21-year-old mother in Florida is facing charges after her baby nearly died from starvation because she found feeding the child “annoying,” according to officials.
The Baker County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that Haylee Kent was charged with multiple counts of child neglect with and without great bodily harm.
The investigation began when Kent’s grandmother took the baby to the hospital April 6 after she noticed that he was severely underweight. Medical staff notified the sheriff’s office that the child was “gravely ill due to life-threatening starvation.”
Hospital staff said the 8-month-old child was the average weight of a 2-month-old. The baby also had a skull fracture.
According to the Baker County Sheriff’s Office, Kent did not visit her baby at the hospital, and she did not cooperate with authorities during their investigation.
Several days later, Kent agreed to meet with detectives. They said Kent admitted that she felt the way her child needed to be fed was “sometimes annoying,” so she opted not to feed him.
Detectives said they discovered the child had suffered a pattern of neglect since the day he was born, including a lack of necessary medical attention, malnourishment and failure to provide a safe home environment. Kent was arrested April 19.
The sheriff’s office said despite the sad circumstances, the child is now recovering, gaining weight and has been placed in foster care.
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A Columbus resident with a lengthy criminal history pleaded guilty to attempting to distribute nearly 500 grams of fentanyl and 265 grams of a fentanyl analogue.
COLUMBUS — A Columbus resident with a lengthy criminal history pleaded guilty to attempting to distribute nearly 500 grams of fentanyl and 265 grams of a fentanyl analogue.
Michael Schlarman, aka White Mike, 31, pleaded guilty to possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute before U.S. District Judge Clay Land and faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years up to a maximum of life imprisonment to be followed by at least five years of supervised release and a maximum $10 million fine. Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 29.
“Simply put, illicit fentanyl use kills. A single two milligram dose is potentially lethal, and Michael Schlarman was in possession of approximately 380,000 doses of this drug,” U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary said in a news release. “In 2021, overdose deaths in America hit an all-time high; our office and our law enforcement partners at every level are working to combat the spread of fentanyl — and save lives — in every community across the Middle District of Georgia.”
“While in the midst of this country’s opioid epidemic, deadly drugs like fentanyl continue to ravage many communities,” Robert J. Murphy, the special agent in charge of the DEA Atlanta Field Division, said. “Consequently, DEA and its law enforcement partners will relentlessly pursue drug dealers like Michael Schlarman who choose to ‘push’ poison in the community for consumption. This defendant will now spend time in federal prison.”
According to court documents and other evidence, on Jan. 26, members of the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and FBI executed a search warrant at Schlarman’s residence on Wagner Drive in Columbus. Schlarman fled from the rear of the house but was later arrested with the help of DEA Air Support and escorted back to the house without incident.
Inside the defendant’s residence, law enforcement found 496.4 grams of fentanyl and 265.5 grams of p-Fluorofentanyl (a fentanyl analogue), plus a Glock 9mm with an extended magazine and a Taurus 9mm with magazine and ammunition. In addition, agents found multiple jars of a cutting agent for drugs, digital scales, a 20-ton hydraulic press, a variety of drug paraphernalia and cash. Schlarman has a lengthy criminal history, including three prior burglary convictions in Muscogee County Superior Court.
The case was investigated by the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, DEA, ATF and FBI. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher Williams is prosecuting the case for the government.
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MANHATTAN, Kan., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) Scorpion Biological Services (Scorpion) today announced a planned development partnership with a private developer, the State of Kansas, and local and university affiliates, which will support the construction of a new biodefense-focused large molecule and biologics biomanufacturing facility in Manhattan, Kansas.
The $650 million commercial-scale facility, which will service approximately 144,000 liters of biomanufacturing capacity across 48 bioreactors, is being designed for large molecule biologics manufacturing.
The design and engineering of the facility is being led by CRB Group, a nationally recognized firm focused on designing and building biomanufacturing facilities. Realty Trust Group (RTG), a leading healthcare / life sciences real estate advisory and development firm, is serving as the lead developer on the project.
After considering locations in 23 states, the Scorpion leadership team selected Manhattan, Kansas, largely as a result of the city's concentration of biodefense organizations, including Kansas State University's Biosecurity Research Institute (BRI) and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) — the U.S. government's agricultural biothreat research laboratory. One specific goal of the facility will be to help scale production of ANTHIM®, an antitoxin against anthrax, which could be employed in defense against a potential anthrax attack.
To meet Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and Department of Defense requirements for the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), Scorpion intends to start manufacturing ANTHIM by mid-2024. As such, the company is planning a phased building approach to complete the production train for ANTHIM first –– by April 2024 — with plans to complete a new train every 15 months thereafter. Scorpion projects that the Manhattan facility will be complete, fully functional and staffed by April 2027.
The facility is being designed to be as flexible and versatile as possible. The majority of the facility will be dedicated to commercial CDMO services, but the company is exploring the design of trains focused on other products for the SNS, among others, given that 70% of the drug products in the SNS will expire over the next four years. Where possible, Scorpion plans to use a U.S.-based supply chain, beginning with the decision to install Pall bioreactors.
David Halverson, President of Scorpion, said, "We are very excited to break ground on this new facility. There is a strong demand for world-class biomanufacturing, which we expect to continue well into the future. The 500,000 square foot Manhattan facility is being designed to service up to 144,000 liters across 48 bioreactors –– powered by an excellent Kansas workforce. We're looking forward to rapidly growing and expanding Scorpion, and Manhattan is the perfect location for our newest facility."
Upon completion, Scorpion projects that the facility will have a billion-dollar impact on the State of Kansas, and employ over 500 individuals, largely from the local Kansas talent pool. The company has begun a project to transfer bioprocessing programs from Texas A&M to Kansas State University and the Manhattan Area Technical College at the associate's, bachelor's, and graduate level to help train Scorpion's future workforce.
"We are thrilled and excited that Scorpion has chosen Kansas for this game-changing facility that will have a massive positive impact in our state," said Governor Laura Kelly. "Being in the center of the country, with quick access to either coast, there is no better state for Scorpion to locate in order to address potential threats to public health."
About Scorpion Biological Services
Scorpion Biological Services is working to expand the reach of precision medicine to more people within multiple therapeutic areas. Its team is comprised of experts in bioanalytics, cell biology, virology, translational biology, biomanufacturing, and drug development. Scorpion's services are designed to support a myriad of biologic drugs from conception through clinical trials and commercial production, to bring new drugs to market faster and more reliably. For more information, visit www.scorpionbio.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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While Housing Inventory Remains Low, eLEND's Chattel Financing Allows Consumers to Enter the Factory-Built Home Market
PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eLEND, a consumer-facing division of American Financial Resources, Inc. (AFR) and a leading provider of home mortgage loans, is pleased to announce an expansion of its Manufactured Home Financing and Chattel Home-Only Financing program. Now available in 45 states nationwide*, the program aims to provide a financing opportunity for securing manufactured housing to traditional and first-time homebuyers searching for their dream homes. This program will still be offered under ManufacturedHome.loan, a secondary consumer-facing division of AFR specializing in manufactured home lending, and will now be able to reach so many more families.
Whether it's on private land or in a park, both eLEND and ManufacturedHome.loan can help prospective buyers obtain chattel financing for manufactured or mobile homes that are not permanently affixed to the land. Available programs may provide eligible borrowers an option for a 5% down payment and the opportunity to finance closing costs, with terms of up to 25 years for new construction and 23 years for existing homes.
"As housing inventory remains low, entering the factory-built home market is a great option to close on a brand new home," said Christopher Guerin, Executive Vice President of Origination and Business Development at eLEND's parent company, American Financial Resources. "Our mission remains to help the underserved, whether it be first-time homebuyers, veterans, or families without the budget for a hefty down payment. Without many new, budget-friendly houses on the market and with rates continuously increasing, our loan officers at eLEND and ManufacturedHome.loan are excited to offer Chattel Home-Only financing as another avenue for families to secure their dream home."
Buyers who enter the world of factory-built housing benefit from lower construction costs and accelerated timelines versus site-built homes as there are no weather-related delays or damages throughout the construction process. Factory-built homes also require multiple inspections throughout construction to ensure structural stability. With floorplan variations and amenities that look and feel like site-built homes, buyers are even able to personalize these properties the same way as any on-site new build.
The program adds to eLEND's existing land & home, or real property, financing options, which include a suite of FHA loans, VA loans, USDA loans and Conventional Loans. With an always-expanding list of products introduced based on market demand including Non-QM, VA Renovation, Down Payment-Assistance Program, One-Time Close Construction and more, eLEND has a program for everyone, cementing the company's commitment to always find the best option to serve their customers.
For additional information about eLEND's latest Chattel Home-Only Financing expansion, schedule a call with a trusted eLEND loan officer today. For more information about eLEND and its current product offerings overall, please visit www.eLEND.com.
*For available states, please contact an eLEND representative.
eLEND is one of American Financial Resources, Inc.'s Consumer Direct Divisions, offering first-time homebuyers and existing homeowners affordable mortgage options. From 30 year fixed rate mortgage programs to adjustable rate mortgages and from zero down payment options to loans for refinancing an investment property, eLEND offers mortgages for many types of property and financial situations. eLEND utilizes the latest technology to deliver educational resources to customers to simplify the mortgage process and provide consistent and dedicated service with a personal touch. Lender NMLS 2826 at www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. For more information, visit www.eLEND.com.
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Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis dies at 87
CHICAGO (AP) — Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, whose music entertained fans over a more than 60-year career that began with the Ramsey Lewis Trio and made him one of the country’s most successful jazz musicians, has died. He was 87.
Lewis is revered in jazz circles for 1960s hits like “The In Crowd,” “Hang on Sloopy” and “Wade in the Water.” He earned three Grammy awards and seven gold records. The trio’s first record in 1956 was “Ramsey Lewis and the Gentlemen of Swing.”
Lewis died Monday in his sleep at his Chicago home, according to his son, Bobby Lewis.
“He was just at peace,” Bobby Lewis told The Associated Press on Monday night. “Most people say when they met dad that he was a class act. He was that way even through his last breath.”
Ramsey Lewis described his approach to composing and performing in a 2011 interview with the AP.
“Life is a solo, and it continues,” Lewis said, sitting at the dining room table in his downtown Chicago home. “I just know that when I put my hands on the piano it’s going to flow.”
Lewis first took piano lessons at age 4. He spent his early days in Chicago using his gospel and classical roots to create his own jazz style in the many neighborhood venues that hired young jazz musicians.
“It gave us a lot of opportunity to try our ideas and learn what it means to perform in front of an audience,” Lewis said as he was named National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master in 2007. He accepted the award from his mentor and fellow Jazz Master, pianist Billy Taylor.
During his career, Lewis performed with musical stars such as Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, Al Jarreau and Pat Metheney. Lewis had more than 80 albums to his credit — three dozen of them with Chicago-based Chess Records. He toured around the world and performed at the 1995 state dinner that then-President Bill Clinton hosted for President Fernando Henrique of Brazil.
“I believe that my father — his love for the piano and his passion for the piano and how he coveted this love and how he protected it — that gave him longevity,” Bobby Lewis said. “He recognized the gift God had given him.”
The Chicago native began composing large-scale musical works later in his career. His first was an eight-movement piece for Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet. He also completed a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln — “Proclamation of Hope: A Symphonic Poem by Ramsey Lewis.”
Lewis also hosted radio shows in the 1990s and 2000, including “The Ramsey Lewis Morning Show, on WNUA-FM and the syndicated “Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis.” In 2007, he hosted “Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis,” a weekly program that aired on public television stations nationwide.
The show’s creators said it was the first time jazz was featured on a weekly basis on network television in 40 years. It featured jazz greats and up-and-comers.
Lewis also spent time working on behalf of charities that brought music to young people.
“Ramsey’s passion for music was truly fueled by the love and dedication of his fans across the globe,” his wife, Janet Lewis, said in a Facebook post. “He loved touring and meeting music lovers from so many cultures and walks of life. It was our family’s great pleasure to share Ramsey in this special way with all those who admired his God-given talents.”
Brett Steele, whose Tampa, Florida-based Steele Management represented Lewis since 2011, said Lewis spent the last year of his life working on his memoirs which are completed and scheduled to be published next year.
In addition to his wife and son, Lewis also is survived by daughters Denise Jeffries and Dawn Allain; two other sons Kendall Kelly Lewis and Frayne Lewis; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Former Associated Press writer Caryn Rousseau was the primary contributor to this report. AP writer Corey Williams contributed from Detroit.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Always remember you have to eat your vegetables! Green vegetables are super important to any diet as all vegetables are.
There are many popular greens out there that people love to eat like broccoli, spinach, kale, green beans, and asparagus among others. However, Brussel sprouts have a lot to bring to the table and your plate.
What better time to talk about some good healthy spouts than Saturday, July 23, National Sprout Day! NationalToday says, “National Sprout Day is celebrated every year on July 23. The holiday appreciates Brussels sprouts, spreads awareness about the vegetables’ nutrient content, and aims to encourage more people to eat them.”
We want you to be able to find the best sprouts in town and so we checked out Yelp’s list of the best spots in Dallas to eat this amazing side item to go along with your protein:
- The Porch – Lower Greenville
- Invasion – East Dallas
- Palmer’s Hot Chicken – Lakewood
- Doc B’s Restaurant + Bar
- Haywire – Uptown
- Standard Service – Lower Greenville
- Zatar – Deep Ellum
- Streets Fine Chicken – Oak Lawn
- Yardbird Table & Bar – Uptown
- Hugo’s Invitados – Uptown | https://cw33.com/news/local/got-greens-heres-where-to-eat-the-best-brussel-sprouts-in-dallas/ | 2022-07-23T15:18:37Z |
Fundraiser for teen who killed her alleged rapist reaches goal of $150,000 in less than 24 hours
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray News) – A community in Iowa raised more than $150,000 in restitution money for a girl who killed a man who allegedly raped her when she was being sex trafficked at 15 years old.
The fundraiser was created for 17-year-old Pieper Lewis by her former teacher, Leland Schipper.
Lewis was sentenced Tuesday after she pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in 2021. After hearing her testimony and studying the evidence in the case, the judge dropped the sentence from 20 years in prison to five years probation, KCRG reported. She was also ordered to pay $150,000 in restitution to the man’s family, which is mandatory under Iowa law and upheld by the state’s Supreme Court.
Officials said Lewis was a runaway who sought to escape an abusive life with her adopted mother. AP reports she was sleeping in the hallways of an apartment building in Des Moines when she was taken in by a 28-year-old man who later trafficked her to other men for sex.
Lewis said one of the men who raped her was 37-year-old Zachary Brooks. She said he had raped her multiple times in the weeks leading up to his death and said she had been forced at knifepoint by the 28-year-old man to go with Brooks to his apartment for sex.
In June 2020, after she said Brooks had raped her again, she grabbed a knife that was on a bedside table and stabbed him 30 times in a fit of rage.
Prosecutors have argued Brooks was asleep at the time he was stabbed and not an immediate danger to Lewis.
A fundraiser on GoFundMe was organized for Lewis by her former teacher, Leland Schipper, after her sentencing. The original goal was set at $150,000, enough to pay off the restitution owed to Brooks’ family.
On the GoFundMe page, Schipper said the goal had been reached, in less than 24 hours. He raised the goal to $200,000.
Schipper said the money raised would be used to pay off the $150,000 owed to Brooks’ family, pay the $4,000 in restitution owed to the state, and the remainder of the money would be used to help Lewis pursue a college education or start her own business. Schipper also said some of the money would go toward helping other victims of sex crimes.
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As it deepens its culinary offerings, the brand also announces nationally recognized sommelier Erik Segelbaum as Monogram Wine Director and Chef Patrick Roney as Executive Chef and Culinary Trainer at the Monogram Experience Center
LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Making a strategic commitment to the expansion of culinary expertise, Monogram luxury appliances announced Chef Edward Lee, a James Beard Award-winning author and the owner and head chef of several nationally-recognized restaurants, as the brand's first-ever Culinary Director to build on its culinary platform.
In this role, Chef Lee will formulate the official Monogram Culinary Guidelines and build a future Monogram Culinary Council that embodies the brand's vision of prestige, performance and elegance. He will also create original and elevated recipes that reflect the contemporary desire for healthy and organic ingredients while highlighting the sophisticated capabilities of the appliances. This vision will be showcased by Chef Lee when he represents Monogram at culinary and industry events throughout the year.
"We're embarking on a truly unique partnership rooted in a shared culinary vision, and I'm honored to be on this ride with Monogram – a brand that represents excellence," said Lee. "I can't wait to collaborate with Monogram and work with world class appliances that enable both professional chefs and home cooks to create amazing dishes that delight."
This new partnership is an extension of Monogram's support of the LEE Initiative, an organization founded by Chef Lee to bring more diversity and equality to the restaurant industry. In April 2021, Monogram launched its partnership with the LEE Initiative as part of the brand's commitment to support rising stars in culinary arts.
Erik Segelbaum, a sommelier, wine educator and wine journalist, who was named a 2020 Wine Enthusiast "40 under 40 Global Tastemaker" and Food & Wine Magazine "2019 Sommelier of the Year," is joining Monogram as Wine Director. In this role, he will lead the creation and direction of wine education at brand events to elevate the palates of consumers with sophisticated pairings as part of the Monogram Culinary Guidelines. He will also represent the brand at tasting and brand experiences throughout the year.
Finally, Monogram has named restaurateur Patrick Roney as the Executive Chef and Culinary Trainer at the Monogram Experience Center in Louisville, Kentucky. In this role, Chef Roney will work alongside longtime Monogram Chef Brian Logsdan and will collaborate with the brand by elevating the at-home culinary experience for Monogram audiences. Roney will continue to bring a strong attention to detail from his many years of work in luxury yacht and restaurant dining. Chef Roney has held leading positions in Louisville hotspots, such as Oakroom at The Seelbach Hotel, Harvest and Ashbourne Farms. Roney's experience with luxury audiences and exquisite food will be showcased throughout the brand's social channels and in customer experiences in Louisville.
"We are so excited for Chef Lee, Erik Segelbaum and Chef Roney to join the Monogram family and work with us to produce content and launch initiatives that embody culinary elegance under the leadership of Chef Lee," said Julie Burns, Executive Director of Monogram. "With their uniquely qualified perspective and expertise, we're looking forward to them helping further Monogram's mission to enhance the home culinary experience."
About Monogram
For more than 30 years, the Monogram luxury appliance brand has been synonymous with impeccable craftsmanship and sophisticated design. Through artisan-inspired quality control and a relentless commitment to innovation, Monogram offers unique kitchen solutions to discerning consumers. For more information, visit www.monogram.com.
About Chef Edward Lee
Edward Lee is an award-winning chef and author and has been named a six-time finalist for the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast. In 2018, Food & Wine Magazine named Chef Lee's restaurant, 610 Magnolia, one of the country's most important restaurants of the past 40 years. In 2019, Succotash – where he is culinary director for its locations in Maryland and D.C. – was awarded a Bib Gourmand by The Micheline Guide (D.C.). Chef Lee appears frequently in print and on television, including earning an Emmy nomination for his role in the Emmy Award-winning series, The Mind of a Chef. He also competed on season nine of Top Chef in Texas, and most recently wrote and hosted the feature documentary, Fermented. His book, Buttermilk Graffiti: A Chef's Journey to Discover America's New Melting Pot Cuisine, was recipient to the 2019 James Beard Foundation Award for Writing. He is also the author of Smoke & Pickles: Recipes and Stories from a New Southern Kitchen. Chef Lee launched The LEE Initiative in 2018, which works to bring more diversity and equality to the restaurant industry. In 2020, the relief efforts of LEE Initiative has totaled more than $5 million dollars of direct aid and has been recognized as one of the foremost organizations helping restaurant workers and farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic. He lives in Louisville and Washington, DC, and you can find him on Instagram and Twitter @chefedwardlee.
About Erik Segelbaum
Erik Segelbaum is a sommelier, wine educator and wine journalist, who was named a 2020 Wine Enthusiast "40 under 40 Global Tastemaker" and Food & Wine Magazine "2019 Sommelier of the Year". With nearly 3 decades of industry experience, he has a proven track record of success in the hospitality industry. This includes creating and running highly profitable, award-winning and operationally efficient beverage programs, delivering enlightening staff and management training, effective profitability maximization strategies, operational improvements, revenue amplification and more. Prior to founding SOMLYAY, his full-service hospitality consulting and events firm, Segelbaum held a number of diverse roles that include Corporate Beverage Director for Starr Restaurants, Head Sommelier of MV The World, and Corporate Wine Director of Schwartz Brothers Restaurants. Erik is an Advanced Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, Certified Specialist of Wine (with distinction) with the Society of Wine Educators, and Wine and Spirits Locations Specialist (with distinction). You can find him on Instagram @erik4wine and Twitter @eriksegelbaum.
About Chef Patrick Roney
Patrick Roney's career has seen many sides of the industry, and many regions of the world. Chef Roney has worked in an Arizona brewpub and spent a summer cooking in Grand Teton National Park, which eventually led him to study at the Culinary Institute of America. He later honed his craft in the San Francisco culinary scene as Executive Chef for The Flea Street Café. Shortly after the turn of the century, Chef Roney set sail aboard Luxury Private Yachts, where he was named "Best Charter Chef" by Yachting Magazine, and awarded "Best Character Chef New England" in 2009. Putting his maritime life behind him, Chef Roney settled in Louisville, where he is based today. He's held leading positions at Oakroom at The Seelbach Hotel (for which he earned the coveted AAA 5 Diamond for 4 consecutive years), Harvest, a locally-sourced hotspot, and Asbhourne Farms, an exclusive event space just outside of Louisville. You can find him on Instagram @chefpatrickroney.
Monogram Contacts
Wendy Treinen
wendy.treinen@geappliances.com
Bobby Hammelman
gemonogram@id-pr.com
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Published: May. 18, 2022 at 6:30 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hours ago
MINNEAPOLIS, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Comparable sales grew 3.3 percent, on top of 22.9 percent growth last year.
Sales growth was led by frequently-purchased categories, including Food & Beverage, Beauty, and Household Essentials.
Operating margin rate of 5.3 percent was well below expectations, driven primarily by gross margin pressure reflecting actions to reduce excess inventory as well as higher freight and transportation costs.
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced its first quarter 2022 financial results, which reflected continued topline growth on top of unprecedented increases over the last two years. The Company reported first quarter GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $2.16, down 48.2 percent from $4.17 in 2021. First quarter Adjusted EPS1 of $2.19 decreased 40.7 percent compared with $3.69 in 2021. The attached tables provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP measures. All earnings per share figures refer to diluted EPS.
"Our first-quarter results mark Target's 20th-consecutive quarter of sales growth, with comp sales growing more than 3 percent on top of a 23 percent increase one year ago," said Brian Cornell, chairman and chief executive officer of Target Corporation. "Guests continue to depend on Target for our broad and affordable product assortment, as reflected in Q1 guest traffic growth of nearly 4 percent. Throughout the quarter, we faced unexpectedly high costs, driven by a number of factors, resulting in profitability that came in well below our expectations, and well below where we expect to operate over time. Despite these near-term challenges, our team remains passionately dedicated to our guests and serving their needs, giving us continued confidence in our long-term financial algorithm, which anticipates mid-single digit revenue growth, and an operating margin rate of 8 percent or higher over time."
Fiscal 2022 Guidance
For second quarter 2022, the Company expects its operating income margin rate will be in a wide range centered around first quarter's operating margin rate of 5.3 percent.
For full-year 2022, the Company continues to expect low- to mid- single digit revenue growth. The Company now expects its full-year operating income margin rate will be in a range centered around 6 percent.
Operating Results
Comparable sales grew 3.3 percent in the first quarter, reflecting comparable store sales growth of 3.4 percent and comparable digital sales growth of 3.2 percent. Total revenue of $25.2 billion grew 4.0 percent compared with last year, reflecting total sales growth of 4.0 percent and a 6.7 percent increase in other revenue. Operating income was $1.3 billion in first quarter 2022, down 43.3 percent from $2.4 billion in 2021, driven primarily by a decline in the Company's gross margin rate.
First quarter operating income margin rate was 5.3 percent in 2022, compared with 9.8 percent in 2021. First quarter gross margin rate was 25.7 percent, compared with 30.0 percent in 2021. This year's gross margin rate reflected higher markdown rates, driven largely by inventory impairments and actions taken to address lower-than-expected sales in discretionary categories, as well as costs related to freight, supply chain disruptions, and increased compensation and headcount in our distribution centers. First quarter SG&A expense rate was 18.9 percent in 2022, compared with 18.6 percent in 2021, reflecting the net impact of cost increases across our business, including investments in hourly team member wages, partially offset by lower incentive compensation expense.
Interest Expense and Taxes
The Company's first quarter 2022 net interest expense was $112 million, in line with $108 million last year.
First quarter 2022 effective income tax rate was 19.2 percent, in line with the prior year rate of 19.6 percent.
Capital Deployment and Return on Invested Capital
The Company paid dividends of $424 million in the first quarter, compared with $340 million last year, reflecting a 32.4 percent increase in the dividend per share, partially offset by a decline in average share count.
During the first quarter of 2022, the Company entered into an Accelerated Share Repurchase (ASR) arrangement for up to $2.75 billion of common stock, with final settlement outstanding as of the end of the first quarter.
Additionally, the Company repurchased $10.0 million worth of its shares in first quarter 2022, retiring 0.1 million shares of common stock at an average price of $208.60. As of the end of the first quarter, excluding the outstanding ASR of $2.75 billion, the Company had approximately $12.3 billion of remaining capacity under the repurchase program approved by Target's Board of Directors in August 2021.
For the trailing twelve months through first quarter 2022, after-tax return on invested capital (ROIC) was 25.3 percent, compared with 30.7 percent for the trailing twelve months through first quarter 2021. The decrease in ROIC was driven primarily by lower profitability in first quarter 2022. The tables in this release provide additional information about the Company's ROIC calculation.
Webcast Details
Target will webcast its first quarter earnings conference call at 7:00 a.m. CT today. Investors and the media are invited to listen to the meeting at Investors.Target.com (click on link under "Upcoming Events"). A replay of the webcast will be provided when available. The replay number is 1-800-391-9853.
Miscellaneous
Statements in this release regarding second quarter and full year comparable sales growth and operating margin rates are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause the Company's actions to differ materially. The most important risks and uncertainties are described in Item 1A of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2022. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at nearly 2,000 stores and at Target.com, with the purpose of helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. Since 1946, Target has given 5% of its profit to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a week. For the latest store count or more information, visit Target.com/Pressroom. For a behind-the-scenes look at Target, visit Target.com/abullseyeview or follow @TargetNews on Twitter.
TARGET CORPORATION
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To provide additional transparency, we have disclosed non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share (Adjusted EPS). This metric excludes certain items presented below. We believe this information is useful in providing period-to-period comparisons of the results of our operations. This measure is not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP. The most comparable GAAP measure is diluted earnings per share. Adjusted EPS should not be considered in isolation or as a substitution for analysis of our results as reported in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EPS differently, limiting the usefulness of the measure for comparisons with other companies.
Earnings before interest expense and income taxes (EBIT) and earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) are non-GAAP financial measures. We believe these measures provide meaningful information about our operational efficiency compared with our competitors by excluding the impact of differences in tax jurisdictions and structures, debt levels, and, for EBITDA, capital investment. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP. The most comparable GAAP measure is net earnings. EBIT and EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitution for analysis of our results as reported in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may calculate EBIT and EBITDA differently, limiting the usefulness of the measures for comparisons with other companies.
We have also disclosed after-tax ROIC, which is a ratio based on GAAP information, with the exception of the add-back of operating lease interest to operating income. We believe this metric is useful in assessing the effectiveness of our capital allocation over time. Other companies may calculate ROIC differently, limiting the usefulness of the measure for comparisons with other companies.
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Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 partners with Proactive MD opening two state-of-the-art Health Centers, offering school district employees new healthcare benefits.
NEW OXFORD, Pa., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Intermediate Unity (LIU) 12 has tapped Proactive MD, the transformative and rapidly-growing advanced primary care provider, to serve more than 2,800 educators in South Central Pennsylvania. With extensive experience serving school districts across the country, Proactive MD will take LIU12's healthcare to a whole new level with two new Health Centers serving York, Adams, and Franklin counties.
"We're thrilled to expand into Pennsylvania and are committed to providing the best possible care to those we serve in LIU12," said John Collier, founder and CEO of Proactive MD. "Each life we touch is precious to us. We look forward to making a difference in the healthcare journeys of these educators and to help contain costs for the school districts."
Proactive MD partners with employers to provide broad-scope advanced primary care that extends beyond the clinic walls, offering a patient-centric model that guides the patient journey, delivers high-touch and high-quality care, and leverages data to cut costs for employers.
"We chose Proactive MD as our healthcare solution because they demonstrate relentless commitment to quality care – in many school districts and other industries," said Dr. Jeff West, executive director of LIU12. "They don't just refer patients to a specialist and expect them to figure it out themselves. They play a quarterback role in the entire continuum of care, ensuring patients get the best possible outcome."
LIU12 is a member of an innovative healthcare consortium known as the Lincoln Benefit Trust (LBT) managed by Marty Schuj. The LBT identifies and administers benefit offerings to the schools with attention to addressing rising health care costs and improving the value of the school's health benefits. Reasonably, LIU12 sought to evaluate the benefits of an onsite advanced primary care model. LIU12 contracted with Erin Eason, National Director of CBIZ's clinical consulting practice who performed a feasibility study, stakeholder interviews, and an in-depth needs analysis before proceeding with a review of vendors in a public Request for Proposals (RFP). Erin shared, "they were diligent in their selection process while ensuring they selected the partner that would best help them achieve their specific goals, their team members' overall health and well-being needs were always in the forefront."
Proactive MD was selected by LIU12 to serve their faculty, staff, and their families to provide better access to advanced primary care. The advanced primary care health center model is a service LIU12 is making available to employees and families of other member schools within the LBT and currently planning to open a third health center campus in Franklin County.
"As Pennsylvania School Districts seek to curb rising health care costs and protect the value of their health benefits, we could not recommend Proactive MD more highly," said Marty Schuj, Trust Manager at LBT. "Their mission fits hand in hand with ours, and we look forward to seeing consistent and improved healthcare in our schools."
The Health Centers opened in Spring of 2022 serving all LIU12 employees and their families covered on the LIU12 benefits plan.
Patients and employers benefit from Proactive MD's total health care and population health management solution, which offers Advanced Primary Care Health Centers at member companies. By elevating the standard of primary care and going above and beyond the typical boundaries of health care, Proactive MD meets each employee's unique care needs. Proactive MD's model is built on the foundation of strong physician-patient relationships and dedicated Patient Advocates, empowered by advanced population health insights, to personally guide and advise employees through the full care continuum. Today, Proactive MD is headquartered in Simpsonville, SC and operates in 17 states with more than 70 Health Centers across the U.S. For more information, please contact us at info@proactive.md or visit https://www.proactive.md.
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Saint Peter’s hires Mason to replace Holloway
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Saint Peter’s has hired Jersey City native Bashir Mason to replace Shaheen Holloway as the coach of the Peacocks. Holloway left Saint Peter’s a day after his team was eliminated in the Elite Eight by national runner-up North Carolina to return to Seton Hall, his alma mater. Saint Peter’s was the first No. 15 seed to reach the Elite Eight. This is also a homecoming for Mason, who spent the past 10 years at nearby Wagner College in Staten Island. Athletic director Rachelle Paul announced the hiring on Tuesday without giving details of the contract to coach at the small Jesuit university. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/12/saint-peters-hires-mason-to-replace-holloway/ | 2022-04-12T22:56:03Z |
ST. LOUIS, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadview Group Holdings, LLC ("Broadview"), a leader in direct middle-market investing, announced today its investment in Certified Waste Solutions ("Certified" or the "Company") in conjunction with EXI Investment Partners ("EXI"), management, and other co-investors. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1977, Certified has more than four decades of expertise providing commercial and industrial recycling and waste solution services in Southern California. With processing facilities in Anaheim, CA and San Diego, CA, the Company collects recovered paper from a diverse set of blue-chip suppliers in commercial and industrial end-markets. The Company also provides holistic waste management consulting services for industrial, office, and retail customers aimed at diverting landfill waste, adhering to local regulations, and attaining zero waste initiatives.
"Thanks to Certified's existing leadership team and legacy in their markets, the Company has earned a fantastic reputation among its existing suppliers and customers." said Clay Hunter, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Broadview. "Certified will continue to benefit from the increasing use of recovered paper in containerboard production throughout the world, increasing recycling regulations, and positive trends in corporate sustainability goals. In response to the changing macro-environment, Certified established its waste solutions offering to help companies navigate ever-changing waste regulations and ESG initiatives. We've been very impressed by the team's entrepreneurial mindset over the past several years and we're thrilled to partner with them for the next stage of growth."
"The teams at Broadview and EXI bring tremendous investing experience, support, and resources to the table to help us accelerate our growth," said Justin Dalton, Certified's CEO. "Both groups share our strategic vision to grow Certified via initiatives to further create value for our suppliers and customers while also pursuing strategic acquisitions. Building something special can take time. Broadview's permanent capital base and resulting long-term and flexible approach were clear differentiators as we thought about the ideal profile for our next partner."
ABOUT BROADVIEW GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC
Broadview Group Holdings, LLC invests in and partners with successful business owners and growth-oriented leadership teams to help scale and create significant and sustainable value in commercial and industrial products, specialty distribution, commercial and industrial services, and food and agriculture businesses. Broadview's permanent capital base and long-term perspective ensure true alignment with its partners and portfolio companies. Broadview Group's principals have decades of experience leading and scaling businesses and providing strategic insight and other expertise as executives, lead investors and board members in a variety of businesses and industries. For more information, please visit www.broadviewgroup.com.
ABOUT EXI INVESTMENT PARTNERS
EXI Investment Partners is a private equity firm that invests in high cash-flowing, well-managed businesses with substantial unrealized growth opportunities. EXI seeks to build enduring and compounding value over an extended timeframe with small and mid-size industrial and business service companies. The founding partners of EXI have more than 60 years of collective private equity experience and a track record of successfully growing companies of this nature.
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Senior mobile homes lose power during excessive heat conditions in California
Mission Hills, CALIF. (KCAL/KCBS) - A Southern California senior mobile home park has been without power since Thursday evening.
Some of its medically fragile residents mostly depend on oxygen and electric hospital beds.
“It’s terrible. The heat is just killing me,” Lisa DeHaven said, a resident.
The entire power is out at the Monterey Manor Mobile Home Park in Mission Hills.
“I don’t know what I am going to do. I feel terrible as is from the chemo and this is making it 10 times worse,” DeHaven said.
A neighbor, Keith Dehenry, has a wife who is also on oxygen and confined to a hospital bed.
He took matters into his own hands by going out and renting a generator from a friend. He also plugged in his neighbor’s mobile home.
“I am one of the lucky ones to have this generator, and I just worry about everyone else,” Dehenry said.
He attempted to get DeHaven full power, but her older home could only allow her to run a fan and her oxygen. Inside her place, it was approaching 90 degrees before noon.
“Like an oven, truly like an oven,” she said.
Her roommate used cold showers and frozen water bottles to stay cool.
“It’s unconscionable to make someone go through something like this,” Jack Taylor said, a resident.
A worker on the site says the outage was caused due to old equipment combusting.
Management on site said they are trying to bring in more generators, but there is no time frame for when the electricity will be back on.
“The mobiles are ours, but we rent the property, and naturally we pay our rent on time every month, but to get answers like this is just not fair to the people.”
The DWP says due to the failure on the part of the equipment the park maintains, there is not a lot it can do but is trying to secure a generator.
There is currently no timeline for when the power will be back on.
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The Temple Community Clinic earned a 2022 gold rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics quality standards program.
The rating is shows the clinic’s commitment to providing quality care to patients, the organization said in a news release.
“We have provided access to health care for the underserved in our community for 30 years and we are thrilled that our board, staff and volunteers are being recognized for their commitment to the quality standards of care and operations,” the clinic said in the release.
The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics’ mission is to ensure the medically underserved have access to affordable health care.
NAFC members voluntarily submit information to the NAFC on the various policies and procedures in place to attain their standards rating and pledge that they successfully incorporate these standards within their organization, the release said.
“At Temple Community Clinic, we understand the value of health and the impact
lack of care has on the patient and the community,” the clinic’s statement said. “By filling the gap in health care, ensuring uninsured or underinsured people have access to quality, wraparound health care, it helps generate a sustainable community. When people have the care and access they need, they can work, put food on the table, and contribute to society. Through our fantastic team of doctors, volunteers, and service providers, we can get people back on their feet in our community and with the keys to health and wellness because a healthy patient builds a healthy community.”
For more information, visit TempleCommunityClinic.org. To learn more about the NAFC, visit www.nafcclinics.org. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_bafe3612-e548-11ec-b0c4-db3a4afe5272.html | 2022-06-06T05:03:24Z |
San Francisco State Senator attempts "Gut & Amend" tactic to impose a toxic public policy benefiting select business owners at considerable cost to California.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcohol Justice is condemning State Senator Scott Wiener's 4th attempt since 2017 to extend alcohol hours of service in California. Wiener "gutted and amended" SB 930, a bill originally relating to housing which passed the Senate in May. Now it's a bill in the Assembly that would allow 7 cities in California to extend alcohol sales in bars and restaurants to 4 a.m. All of Wiener's previous attempts to extend alcohol sales have failed.
"There is no surprise that Senator Wiener has once again chosen nightlife over all life and industry profits over public health and safety," stated Cruz Avila, Executive Director at Alcohol Justice. "This is his fourth attempt to disrupt the protections of a uniform closing time in California. If passed it will allow a poorly conceived "pilot project" to turn much of the state's population into "Splash Zone" lab animals."
"The San Francisco State Senator continues to turn his back on common sense by authoring another dangerous 4 a.m. bill," said Michael Scippa, Public Affairs Director at Alcohol Justice. "Greedy bars, night clubs, and hotels are driving this faulty policy that will extend violence, traffic deaths and nuisance into the early morning commute hours."
"This bill will have a serious negative impact on California's LGBTQ community that is already experiencing exponential rates of substance use and other intersecting issues," stated Mayra Jimenez, Advocacy Manager at Alcohol Justice.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, gay, lesbian, and bisexual adolescents are 90% more likely to use alcohol and drugs than their heterosexual counterparts. Approximately 44.6% of LGB individuals between the ages of 18 and 28 report binge drinking.
"We will continue to fight for justice for the LGBTQ+ community as we convince legislators in Sacramento and in the districts to take bold positions to protect the lives of all Californians and not continue to choose corporate profits masked as small business and "nightlife" promotion. That is a farse for big alcohol to keep drowning our most vulnerable communities with toxic substances that have historically left our communities with devastating health outcomes," added Jimenez. " We need to stop this desperate bend over backwards approach to promote getting drunk as a cultural experience before the August 31 legislative session deadline. California taxpayers need authentic cultural and entertainment venues and avenues that don't sell us out to the highest bidding, substance pushing industry. We do not need to pay for additional public health and safety harms in order to profit the nightlife industry. "
Conservative estimates place state costs at around $3-4 million per year to administer SB 930, mitigate the harm, and clean the blood off the highway. Costs to surrounding "Splash Zone" cities and towns could be millions more.
Alcohol Justice is urging concerned Californians to contact their Assemblymember and make it clear that 4 a.m. last call times will hurt the community. "California politicians need to protect public health and safety, and stop subsidizing Big Alcohol. Nightlife is not more important than all life." added Avila.
- Having failed to pass three previous 4 a.m. bar bills (SB 384 in 2017, SB 905 in 2018, SB 58 in 2019) Senator Wiener is now promoting SB 930, a poorly conceived an inadequately funded ABC "pilot project" to extend last call to 4 a.m. in seven cities.
- SB 930 disregards 40 years of peer-reviewed, public health research on the dangers of extending last call.
- SB 930 will strip away uniform protections of the existing 2 a.m. last call, and spread additional alcohol overconsumption, loss of life, injury, and nuisance across the state.
- According to California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), fatal DUI is a chronic, worsening problem for California.
- The U.S. Community Preventive Services Task Force found that every 2-hour increase in last-call times results in greater vehicle crash injuries and E.R. admissions.
- There is no such thing as "local control" in alcohol policy. The harm from one city's decision to change last-call times "splashes" over every surrounding community.
- According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), California already suffers over 10,500 alcohol-related deaths annually, $35 billion in total costs, and $14.5 billion in state costs.
- SB 930 subsidizes and rewards late-night alcohol-sellers at tax-payer expense.
TAKE ACTION to STOP SB 930: https://bit.ly/39c6Z6u or Text JUSTICE to 313131
CONTACT:
Michael Scippa 415 548-0492
Mayra Jimenez 323 683-4687
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What do we know about “stealth omicron” so far?
It’s an extra-contagious version of the omicron variant, but it doesn’t seem to cause more severe disease.
Since it was first identified in November, BA.2 has been spreading around the globe, driving new surges in parts of Asia and Europe. It’s now the dominant coronavirus version in the U.S. and more than five dozen other countries.
It was given the “stealth” nickname because it looks like the earlier delta variant on certain PCR tests, says Kristen Coleman at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. The original omicron, by contrast, is easy to differentiate from delta because of a genetic quirk.
In rare cases, early research indicates BA.2 can infect people even if they’ve already had an omicron infection. COVID-19 vaccines appear just as effective against both kinds of omicron, offering strong protection against severe illness and death.
Health officials also are tracking other variants including XE — a combination of BA.2 and BA.1, the original omicron — that was first identified in January in the United Kingdom. The World Health Organization is keeping tabs on XE but has not yet deemed it a variant of concern or interest. | https://cw33.com/news/stealth-omicron-what-we-know-so-far/ | 2022-04-12T14:28:27Z |
SUZHOU, China, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited ("Kintor Pharma", HKEX: 9939), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing innovative small molecules and biological therapeutics, today announced that the company completed the enrollment of 121 patients for its phase II clinical trial of KX-826 ("pyrilutamide") in the United States for the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia (AGA) patients on August 1, 2022.
The phase II trial (NCT05218642) in the US is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of KX-826 for the treatment of AGA in adult males. The primary endpoint for the trial is the change from baseline in non-vellus target area hair counts (TAHC) at week 24 in comparison to placebo.
Dr. Youzhi Tong, founder, Chairman, and CEO of Kintor Pharma, commented, "About 83 million men and women in the US are suffering hair loss and the number in China has exceeded 252 million, hair loss is gradually becoming the focus of the whole society. As a topical AR antagonist, KX-826 has showed a good efficacy and safety profile in our phase II clinical trial in China for the treatment of AGA in male patients. We look forward to accelerating the clinical process of KX-826 to the benefit of those that suffer from hair loss."
About Androgenic Alopecia (AGA)
AGA, which is hair loss caused by excessive production of androgens, accounts for more than 90 percent of hair loss. The population of those who suffer from hair loss has a large number and tends to be younger, but there are few therapeutic options. Safer and more effective treatments are needed to address the concerns of men and women suffering from hair loss.
About KX-826
KX-826 is an androgen receptor (AR) antagonist and a potential first-in-class topical drug for the treatment of AGA and acne vulgaris. For the AGA indication, on 8 September 2021, Kintor Pharma announced that the primary endpoint of the phase II clinical trial of KX-826 on adult male patients was met, with results demonstrating a positive safety profile and good efficacy. Kintor Pharma now is conducting a phase III clinical trial of KX-826 in China and a phase II clinical trial of KX-826 in the US for male AGA patients. Kintor is also conducting a phase II clinical trial of KX-826 for female AGA patients in China. For the acne vulgaris indication, Kintor Pharma is conducting a phase II clinical trial of KX-826 in China for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
About Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited
Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited is developing and commercializing a robust pipeline of innovative small molecule and biological therapeutics for androgen-receptor-related disease areas with unmet medical needs, including COVID-19, prostate, breast and liver cancers, alopecia and acne. For more information, visit www.kintor.com.cn.
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Harmony Venture Labs (HVL) has launched ListedKit, a real estate project and transaction management tool created in collaboration with agents that equips professionals to manage the client experience from contract to closing.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmony Venture Labs (HVL), a Birmingham-based venture studio that launches and develops high-growth startups, has announced the launch of their most recent studio venture–ListedKit.
ListedKit helps demystify real estate transactions and takes the complexity out of closing. With their task list and progress tracking feature, document storage and custom workflows, both agents and clients have a new level of transparency throughout the home buying and selling process. The mobile-friendly suite of integrated real estate solutions improves efficiency and transparency, reduces administrative tasks and increases customer satisfaction.
"ListedKit is a win-win for real estate professionals and their clients. Realtors who use ListedKit will be able to manage more transactions and grow their business while saving time and money. And their clients will have better visibility into the process, every step of the way," said Derrick Magnotta, CEO of ListedKit.
Founded by Shegun Otulana in 2020, the HVL team specializes in creating new ventures and helping founders build their own. By generating new solutions and supporting entrepreneurs, HVL's goal is to foster an ecosystem of empowerment and economic opportunity within the community.
"Buying or selling a home can be one of the most stressful moments in life. Realtors play such an important role in supporting their clients through the ups and downs of the process. ListedKit is one of the first tools built to support agents in this crucial part of their job," said Shegun Otulana, Founder of Harmony Venture Labs.
About ListedKit
ListedKit is a real estate project and transaction management tool created in collaboration with agents that equips professionals to manage the client experience from contract to closing. Real estate transactions can be complex -–but with task lists, a progress tracking feature, document storage, custom workflows and vendor management tools, agents and clients alike have visibility into the real estate journey, every step of the way. Learn more at www.listedkit.com.
About Harmony Venture Labs:
Harmony Venture Labs (HVL) is a venture studio led by a team of experienced founders and experts who launch startups, grow our portfolio of brands, support SaaS entrepreneurs and invest in our people and community. HVL believes that technology platforms should be used to benefit people and their communities and that new venture creation is a powerful vehicle to deliver value. Through strategy, marketing, design and product guidance, HVL helps its portfolio companies navigate their journey to faster, sustainable growth.
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Kentucky governor: At least 30 dead in flooding
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear gave an update on the flooding situation Monday morning, confirming Monday that the death toll has risen to at least 30 after devastating flooding in eastern Kentucky.
He said they do know of additional bodies that have been recovered, but they cannot confirm those deaths at this time.
Authorities said 15 of the deaths are reported in Knott County. Four of those deaths are children. The governor said the oldest was in second grade.
Six deaths are confirmed in Breathitt County, three in Perry County, two in Letcher County and two in Clay County.
Beshear said the number of missing is in the hundreds. He said search and rescue crews are still running into areas difficult to access.
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He said more than 12,000 people are still without power, but that’s down from over 24,000 at the peak of the flooding.
“We have hundreds of millions of dollars of damage, hundreds of people displaced, but we are moving and moving fast,” said Beshear.
Kentucky State Police is responding to the areas of eastern Kentucky that are affected.
State parks, schools, churches and community centers across eastern Kentucky are sheltering Kentuckians displaced by flooding.
Beshear said the first travel trailers to help house people arrived in eastern Kentucky Saturday. He said Jenny Wiley State Park in Floyd County is full, but the trailers are there to help increase capacity.
There are 14 emergency shelters open, assisting 483 people.
Beshear said Friday morning President Joe Biden ordered federal aid to assist with recovery efforts in 13 eastern Kentucky counties.
He said he expects additional counties to be added to the federal declaration for individual assistance. He says the five counties that were initially named were because that’s where FEMA got to first.
Many organizations have taken the initiative to help those affected by the flooding.
“We want to make sure we wrap our arms around our eastern Kentucky brothers and sisters and make sure they are OK,” said Beshear.
Beshear said the No. 1 need right now is water, and you can go to the state’s flood resource website to see where to send those donations.
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Ongoing rural initiatives a critical component of Truist's $60 billion Community Benefits Plan
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today shared key progress updates for its long-term rural development strategy. As a critical component of the $60 billion Community Benefits Plan (CBP) announced in July 2019, Truist committed to developing and implementing lending, investment and service strategies to meet historically underserved and rural communities' unique needs. The current three-year CBP commitment will conclude on Dec. 31, 2022, and as of May 31, 2022, Truist is at 112%—or $54.5 billion—of the prorated target, despite the impacts of the pandemic.
As part of its CBP, Truist has provided more than $80 million between Jan. 1, 2020 and June 30, 2022, in equity and below-market capital to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and CDFI-managed initiatives addressing crucial issues like affordable housing, workforce development, small business access to capital and programming to help address healthcare and food insecurity, to name a few. Since the most recent Community Reinvestment Act exam period, in which Truist received the highest possible rating of "outstanding" from the FDIC, Truist teammates drove a 70% increase in community development lending and a 130% increase in grants awarded to organizations working in rural communities.
To help develop its rural strategy and ensure Truist could best support specific rural community needs, third-party facilitated sessions were held beginning in early 2021 with civic and community experts representing a diverse set of rural service organizations across Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Coming out of these foundational stakeholder meetings, the largest-impact rural needs identified include:
- Workforce development, specifically tied to economic development for rural communities, to help combat the decline of manufacturing and agricultural jobs
- Expansion of rural affordable housing options
- Community development infrastructure, including health care facilities, broadband, recreation and downtown redevelopment efforts
- Small business development, including access to capital and strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem to make a positive impact on rural livelihood and local economies
"While we identified broad categories of need for rural communities, we recognize that delivering on a rural strategy requires taking a more tailored approach that acknowledges the diversity and unique characteristics of individual rural communities across the markets we serve," said Anthony Weekly, Truist chief CRA and community development officer. "With Truist's purpose as the driving force of our rural development strategy, we've thoughtfully expanded existing partnerships and forged new ones with CDFIs to deliver strategic lending, investments and outreach solutions across the rural communities we serve."
Truist also provides grants to support rural organizations providing workforce development, access to technical assistance and services—including active volunteerism and serving on boards and advisory committees in rural communities—for small businesses, women-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses and other entrepreneurs who face barriers to starting businesses that can create local jobs, build wealth and strengthen local communities.
"At Truist, we're excited to continue building partnerships and supporting solutions that help strengthen our rural communities and create economic opportunities for individuals and families that call these communities home, including our own teammates," added Heidi Schoonover, Truist managing director of CRA strategic programs and initiatives.
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Truist has leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country, and offers a wide range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending; and wealth management. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is a top-10 U.S. commercial bank with total assets of $545 billion as of June 30, 2022. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at Truist.com.
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US Open to accept Phil Mickelson and all eligible players
(AP) - Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson are welcome to play the U.S. Open next week under a USGA decision announced Tuesday that puts the open nature of the championship over a player’s decision to play in a Saudi-funded rival league.
Mickelson and Johnson are among a dozen players in the LIV Golf Invitational this week who are exempt for the U.S. Open on June 16-19 at The Country Club outside Boston. Both have said they plan to play the third major of the year.
Among other U.S. Open players who signed up for the new league are Sergio Garcia, Louis Oosthuizen and Kevin Na.
“Regarding players who may choose to play in London this week, we simply asked ourselves this question — should a player who had earned his way into the 2022 U.S. Open, via our published field criteria, be pulled out of the field as a result of his decision to play in another event? And we ultimately decided that they should not,” the USGA said.
That the U.S. Open chose not to deny entry was not surprising. The second-oldest championship in golf takes pride in the open nature of its 156-man field. None of the other four majors has criteria in place that forces roughly 50% of the field to go through 36-hole qualifying.
“It’s one of the things that separates our Open from everybody else. And if you don’t believe that, watch what happened yesterday,” Mike Whan, the CEO of the USGA, said in a telephone interview.
He was referring to 36-hole qualifiers for 49 spots that were held in eight American cities and one in Canada. Three others were held previously in Texas, Japan and England.
Criticism of the new league headed by Greg Norman starts with the primary source of funding, the sovereign wealth fund in Saudi Arabia, a country with an abysmal record on human rights, most notably the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
“I realize people have strong points of view and think perhaps there should be some morality clause,” Whan said. “As I said to our team last night, with more than 9,300 entrants for the U.S. Open, if we decide what’s on their sleeve or their bag or what tour they’re playing, what we think is OK and not OK, I’m not sure that circle ever stops.
“We don’t track personal beliefs and who funds them,” he said. “It doesn’t mean we don’t care.”
The USGA said in its statement that who plays next week at Brookline should not suggest the organization supports an alternative tour or the actions and comments of a player.
“Rather, it is simply a response to whether or not the USGA views playing in an alternative event, without the consent of their home tour, an offense that should disqualify them for the US Open.”
Johnson earned a 10-year exemption from his 2016 U.S. Open victory. Mickelson has a five-year exemption from winning the PGA Championship last year. Others, such as Na and Talor Gooch, were among the top 60 in the world.
Johnson and Oosthuizen are among those who have resigned their PGA Tour memberships. Mickelson could face discipline from the tour because it did not authorize releases to play the LIV Golf Invitational. Releases are required under PGA Tour regulations.
If players are suspended by the PGA Tour, it does not affect their standing in the U.S. Open, which is run exclusively by the USGA. Whan said that doesn’t change the relationship it has with the largest tour in the world.
“We value their position as the strongest and most influential tour in the world,” he said. “Look who gets in the U.S. Open. They (PGA Tour players) are the strongest representation and should be. This isn’t about the PGA Tour. We have no illusion how strong they are, and the field criteria reflects that.”
Whether criteria changes for the 2023 U.S. Open and beyond is to be determined. Whan said the U.S. Open exempt criteria is under constant review, and there is no telling what the LIV Golf Invitational series will look like next year or down the road.
“What this thing is now is different than it was four months ago and what it will be eight months from now,” Whan said. “It’s a bit of a moving target. It would be inconsistent of us to decide now what next year’s criteria looks like.”
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World leading dredging fleet to retrofit and install new builds with Iridium's Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
HAMBURG, Germany, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) today announced that Jan De Nul Group, a leading maritime construction and civil engineering company, has become the latest fleet to select Iridium's Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) solution. By adopting Iridium® GMDSS, Jan De Nul is continuing its commitment to ensure the safest operating environment possible for its personnel. Iridium GMDSS is the world's most modern and only truly global GMDSS solution, enabling rapid safety-of-life response and the only GMDSS service to currently offer integrated voice services.
Jan De Nul owns and operates a large, versatile and modern fleet of dredging and offshore installation vessels. The activities of Jan De Nul Group ensure that shipping traffic is possible, maintaining the depth of rivers and canals, expanding existing ports and building new ones.
"Jan De Nul plans to roll out Iridium GMDSS in all retrofits and newly built vessels," said Nils Crabeel, Communication & Network Officer, Jan De Nul Group. "Having LRIT and SSAS alongside GMDSS in one terminal is an important advantage – as is both safety and non-safety voice capabilities."
Developed by Iridium partner Lars Thrane, the LT-3100S is the first Iridium GMDSS terminal. A small and lightweight system, the LT-3100S is an affordable option for any vessel requiring satellite communications, where it can serve as the primary shipboard communications solution or solely as a GMDSS system.
"Jan De Nul is a powerhouse in this industry, and we are honored that they are equipping their fleet with Iridium GMDSS," said Wouter Deknopper, vice president of maritime at Iridium. "Iridium GMDSS has seen great success in the market due to its integrated, truly global capability, providing all three services – distress alert, safety voice and maritime safety information, in one terminal. Along with our Iridium Certus® service, it has played a major role in our continued growth and leadership position for reliable maritime satcom."
GMDSS is an internationally regulated service that provides life-saving assistance to mariners in distress. It is a required service for all Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) class vessels, many of which have had to carry multiple terminals to meet varying communications needs. Iridium GMDSS remains the only solution to offer truly global coverage, even in Arctic and Antarctic waters, and delivers all three key GMDSS services – distress alert, distress voice and maritime safety information (MSI). All services are delivered through one terminal and harness the power of Iridium's truly global, weather resilient L-band satellite connectivity. When combined, these features make Iridium GMDSS service unmatched in the industry.
Iridium is exhibiting from September 6th to 9th at SMM Hamburg. Meet the team in hall B6, at booth 313.
About Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium® is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables connections between people, organizations, and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. Together with its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications. In 2019, the company completed a generational upgrade of its satellite network and launched its new specialty broadband service, Iridium Certus®. Iridium Communications Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Va., U.S.A., and its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol IRDM. For more information about Iridium products, services and partner solutions, visit www.iridium.com.
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26 organizations recognized in Nintex's annual customer awards program, which celebrates public and private sector organizations in every industry and geography for their digital transformation success with the Nintex Process Platform
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nintex, the global standard for process intelligence and automation, today announced the 26 winners of the 2022 Nintex Solution Innovation Awards, including this year's 2022 Nintex Champion – Quaker Houghton.
"Our community of customers and partners are a constant reminder of the inspiring digital transformation success that organizations are achieving," said Nintex Chief Executive Officer Eric Johnson. "We congratulate the 2022 Solution Innovation Award winners and applaud them for their success in transforming the way people work with the Nintex Process Platform."
Receiving top honors as the 2022 Nintex Champion, Quaker Houghton is a global leader in industrial process fluids and operates in more than 25 countries with 4,200 employees. Since their precise and sophisticated manufacturing processes leave no room for error, the organization uses Nintex Forms and Nintex Workflow to automate the process of initiating lab requests and directing them appropriately.
- To learn more about Quaker Houghton's Nintex success visit: https://www.nintex.com/case-study/quaker-houghton/
2022 Nintex Solution Innovation Awards winners by award category are available online at https://www.nintex.com/using-nintex/customer-and-partner-awards/2022-nintex-solution-innovation-awards/ and include:
2022 Nintex Champion
- Quaker Houghton
Regional Transformation Leaders
- Americas: GM Financial
- Asia Pacific: Austral Construction
- Europe: Twinings
- Middle East & Africa: Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia
Game Changing Solution-Specific Deployments
- Process Excellence with Nintex Promapp®: Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Operational Performance with Nintex DocGen®: Dubai South
- Breakthrough Use Cases with Nintex RPA: BGL Group
- Cloud-Based Success with Nintex Workflow Cloud: Newson Health
Industry Breakthroughs
- Americas: Capital Farm Credit, Johnson & Johnson, and Draeger
- Asia Pacific: IQumulate, Harrison Group and Yancoal Australia
- Europe: Fidelity International and DuPont De Nemours
- Middle East & Africa: Wema Bank and Al Naboodah Group
Public Sector Excellence
- Americas: Delaware Department of Transportation (Division of Motor Vehicles)
- Asia Pacific: AgriFutures
- Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
Education & Non-Profit Success
- Education, Americas: Auburn University
- Education, Asia Pacific: Busy Bees Asia
- Education, EMEA: Khalifa University
- Non-Profit: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
The Nintex Solution Innovation award winners were selected by a panel of judges based on nominations submitted directly by Nintex customers and partners.
To learn how more organizations are achieving digital transformation and improving the way people work with the Nintex Process Platform, visit https://www.nintex.com/why-nintex/case-studies/.
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A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly boating accident that killed five people on a river in Georgia, authorities said.
Two boats traveling in opposite directions collided Saturday morning on the Wilmington River in coastal Chatham County, officials said.
A 45-year-old man from Savannah, Georgia, has been arrested for allegedly boating under the influence, said Mark McKinnon, a spokesperson for the law enforcement division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
One of the two boats was carrying six passengers and the other carried three, McKinnon said. Two bodies were recovered Saturday and three on Sunday, officials said.
The other four people involved in the crash suffered minor injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital in Savannah.
Savannah is roughly a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Atlanta.
Authorities were also searching for the sector scan sonar, McKinnon said Saturday, a device that's usually used to navigate vehicles and help avoid obstacles. Two Coast Guard helicopters also helped in the search, McKinnon said.
In a statement on Facebook on Saturday, Chatham Emergency Services said multiple personnel from the Chatham fire department, EMS, Coast Guard and Marine Patrol were on the scene of the accident, and urged those nearby to "avoid the area."
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San Francisco, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Limbix Health, Inc. (Limbix), the leader in developing evidence-based, digital therapeutics for adolescent mental health, announced the launch of its Limbix Synapse platform. Through the platform, Limbix is able to efficiently build, distribute, and commercialize secure, compliant, and privacy-aware digital therapeutics. Developed on the Limbix Synapse platform, SparkRx™ is now available for licensed health care professionals to offer as adjunct treatment to adolescent patients with symptoms of depression in the US.
"We are excited to use the Limbix Synapse platform to expand our pipeline of digital therapeutics and enhance the therapeutics currently in our portfolio," said Benjamin Lewis, CEO of Limbix. "The platform gives us the opportunity to further our mission to improve mental health with accessible technology."
With the Limbix Synapse platform, Limbix is able to quickly build, test, and monitor clinical-grade therapeutics through the platform's mobile therapeutic development system, ensuring their security and compliance. The development system allows for highly flexible and customizable content across mobile and tablet devices, to meet requirements for integration with health system partners. The platform also integrates clinically validated protocols to build and validate therapeutics designed for clinical trials and the research operations necessary to run remote clinical trials, including a research portal for end-to-end study management.
The highly scalable Limbix Synapse platform enables the simultaneous development and deployment of multiple therapeutics, including Limbix's first digital therapeutic, SparkRx. The platform enables the development and commercialization of SparkRx worldwide, including in South Korea for Limbix's recently announced partnership with Bixink Therapeutics. The Limbix Synapse platform offers location-specific customization, including translation and localization, facilitating the global expansion of digital therapeutics.
Limbix is a digital therapeutic company passionate about building mental health treatments for adolescents. The Limbix team is uniquely suited to develop digital therapeutics, as its diverse team of clinicians, product designers, researchers, and engineers understand the value of pairing clinical expertise with technological innovation. Their first digital therapeutic, SparkRx™ by Limbix, is now available for licensed health care professionals to offer to patients in the US. The development and commercialization of SparkRx™ is conducted through the Limbix Synapse platform which enables the development and clinical research of secure, compliant, and privacy aware digital therapeutics. For more information about Limbix and SparkRx™ by Limbix, please visit limbix.com and sparkrx.com.
Indications for Use: SparkRx is a digital therapeutic intended to provide a neurobehavioral intervention (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Behavioral Activation) in patients 13 to 22 years of age as adjunct treatment for symptoms of depression.
SparkRx has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, SparkRx is being made available without a prescription under the FDA's emergency guidance for digital health devices treating psychiatric disorders.
Warnings: SparkRx is not for emergency use. Please instruct patients to dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room in the event of a medical emergency.
Patients should be clearly instructed not to use SparkRx to communicate severe, critical, or urgent information to their health care provider. Patients should also be informed that text they enter into SparkRx will not be monitored or reviewed by a health care provider.
SparkRx is not meant to be used as treatment without supervision of a health care provider. Please instruct your patients to contact you should they notice a worsening of symptoms or an increase in thoughts of suicide or self-harm.
SparkRx is not meant to be a substitution for any treatment or medication.
SparkRx is intended for patients whose primary language is English with a reading level of 5th grade or above, and who have access to an Android/iOS smartphone or tablet. SparkRx is intended only for patients who own a smartphone or tablet and are familiar with use of smartphone or tablet apps (applications).
SparkRx contains sensitive medical information. Please instruct patients to protect their information by password protecting their smartphone or tablet, and ensuring no one else may access their device.
SparkRx does not address concerns of active suicidal ideation with intent. SparkRx is not intended for the prevention of suicide attempts or self-harm behaviors. Patients with active suicidal ideation with intent or those who have had a past suicide attempt may still be given SparkRx to help treat depression but should not be given SparkRx to prevent, treat or mitigate active suicidal ideation with intent.
Patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who are currently experiencing marked alterations in arousal or reactivity associated with traumatic events may find that the level of exposure related to guided behavioral activation exacerbates symptoms.
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The New Format Will Expand from In-Depth Pandemic Coverage To Key Topics In the Greater News Cycle Weighing on Americans-- Including War, Misinformation, Economic Upheaval, Elections & Democracy, and Climate Change
LOS ANGELES, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemonada Media, the podcast network that makes life suck less, today announces that its award-winning podcast, In The Bubble with Andy Slavitt, will be expanding to three episodes weekly, adding a Friday show to its lineup beginning today. The series, which won a Webby Award and was named one of Apple's Top Shows of 2020, is hosted by Andy Slavitt and will remain the best source for information on the pandemic and its impact on our society and families. Effective today, the show will expand to cover the topics weighing on Americans throughout the news cycle, including foreign policy crises such as the war in Ukraine, climate change, economic concerns, misinformation, and our democracy and values. While the scope of the series is expanding, the motivation remains the same: helping listeners understand these issues and the implications on their lives, and giving them the tools to get smarter and stay calmer.
"For people who want a deeper understanding of the issues that scare us in the headlines and want insight into what is happening next, that's what we're here for," said Andy Slavitt, who is beginning his third year as In the Bubble's host. "I don't care who you are, the headlines today can be disturbing and scary. But if we do it with the right mix of the most informed experts, a learning mindset, honesty, and a helpful toolkit, we can get through anything. Calm and joy is the goal in the bubble."
As a White House advisor and crisis response leader in two presidential administrations, Slavitt is plugged into the behind-the-scenes world of global thought leaders. His brand of dependable, nonpartisan analysis has made In The Bubble a trusted source for millions of monthly listeners and top news outlets alike, taking home the title of Best Health & Wellness Podcast at the 2022 Webby Awards, along with a nomination for Best Host. With this new, more comprehensive format of the series, Slavitt will continue to bring listeners into his bubble with leaders in science, government, culture, and politics -- like previous guests Jose Andres, Susan Rice, Chelsea Clinton, Ken Burns, Tina Fey, Pete Buttigieg, Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, Ron Klain, Gretchen Whitmer, Anthony Fauci, and Lori Lightfoot -- many of whom rarely give in-depth interviews but will who drop their guard and give candid advice as news breaks, crises loom, and the complexities of the world seem impossible to navigate.
"Even more than his A-list guests, the show's ability to find the expert you've never heard of who brings us understanding and calm has been its hallmark," shares Lemonada CEO and co-founder, Jessica Cordova Kramer. "At the start of the pandemic, Andy told us he wanted our help creating a podcast that was part Fred Rogers and part Winston Churchill for a global crisis that we'd all be navigating together. We were energized by the way in which this vision has enabled us to help make life suck less for the entire country and world in a very urgent and specific way."
"As it turns out, feeling calmer about the unrelenting news cycles and crises is exactly what people needed. We're thrilled to expand the In the Bubble frequency and scope to bring Andy's calming, informative conversations into all the things we're panicking about," adds Stephanie Wittels Wachs, Lemonada's co-founder and Chief Creative Officer.
All current episodes of In The Bubble with Andy Slavitt are available now on all major podcast platforms. New episodes will be released weekly every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Listen and follow HERE.
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Founded in 2019 by Jessica Cordova Kramer and Stephanie Wittels Wachs, Lemonada is an award-winning, independent, audio-first podcast network, with a mission to make life suck less. The company is also the creator of the audio reality™ podcast genre, and launched BEING Studios, where reality TV meets podcasting. Lemonada has created hit series including the Gracie award-winning podcast Last Day, In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt, Our America with Julián Castro, Add to Cart with Kulap Vilaysack & SuChin Pak, Believe Her and The Untold Story with Jay Ellis. Lemonada's roster of guests has included an array of luminaries from across the entertainment, media, politics and science worlds.
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Leading Duchenne Organization Submits Duchenne for Consideration for Nationwide Newborn Screening
WASHINGTON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), a nonprofit organization leading the fight to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), announced that the organization submitted a nomination package to add Duchenne to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) to the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC). The RUSP is a list of disorders that the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends for states to screen as part of their newborn screening (NBS) programs. Having a disorder be added to the RUSP shows that there is clear evidence of benefit to the babies and their families for newborn screening of that condition.
PPMD has been building the infrastructure for early identification of newborns with Duchenne—including a robust therapeutic pipeline, regulatory infrastructure, and clinical care network and guidelines—since its inception and preparing for the implementation of NBS for Duchenne for almost a decade. A mandatory element of this process was the development and support of a large pilot, which was completed in October of 2021. That pilot screened more than 36,000 babies born in New York State over two years. Four babies were confirmed to have Duchenne/Becker muscular dystrophy, and one baby was identified as a carrier female.
The New York State pilot was funded and led by a consortium of Duchenne industry partners and PPMD with a commitment to early diagnosis and intervention in Duchenne. Consortium members include PerkinElmer, Pfizer, Inc., PTC Therapeutics, Sarepta Therapeutics, Solid Biosciences, Wave Life Sciences, and PPMD. The pilot was guided by a Steering Committee comprised of representatives from healthcare professional groups, expert clinicians, and Duchenne stakeholder communities including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases, the Genetic Alliance's Expecting Health, the Newborn Screening Translational Research Network (NBSTRN), and New York State.
The RUSP package submission will now initiate the ACHDNC's review process. In this review, the ACHDNC will analyze the evidence presented about the benefit of NBS for Duchenne. Considerations will include the availability of an effective test to identify newborns, the availability and need for treating young children with Duchenne, and the ability of state laboratories to do the screening. The review process for RUSP consideration typically takes more than a year and requires two key votes of experts in NBS to move forward.
Niki Armstrong, PPMD's Newborn Screening Program Manager explains that the submission of the RUSP nomination package is a great achievement, and another exciting leap towards the organization's goal of having Duchenne added to NBS programs across the country. Ms. Armstrong says, "While every state chooses which diseases are included in that state's newborn screening panel, many states use the RUSP to guide their decisions. Most states also have their own separate process for evaluating which disorder to add, and some states may choose to screen for diseases even if they are not on the RUSP. Advocacy at the state level will be important to PPMD's ongoing NBS efforts to promote implementation within each state."
The RUSP nomination has been led by PPMD, with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) as a co-sponsor. Recognizing the need for early diagnosis, many other partners within the community including other patient advocacy and industry organizations have provided letters of support. The RTI Early Check DMD pilot, a pilot in North Carolina led by the nonprofit research institute RTI International with funding from the MDA and Sarepta Therapeutics, and the Brigham Women's Hospital supplemental DMD newborn screening program in Boston with funding from CureDuchenne, have each contributed important data and expertise to this effort. Each pilot utilizes a slightly different approach to screening and following babies. This is important, as states often use different methods or different screening algorithms. Demonstrating that different screening algorithms work in different places provides evidence that newborn screening for Duchenne will work in diverse clinical settings.
The development of a RUSP nomination package is an intense effort that requires reviewing and compiling evidence on all therapies. Multiple workgroups composed of experts in Duchenne, newborn screening, and pediatrics have contributed to these efforts over the last year. PPMD is incredibly grateful to all the experts in Duchenne and NBS who have contributed to these efforts.
Founding President and CEO, Pat Furlong reflects on the importance of the organization's RUSP submission, "This is a hopeful time in Duchenne therapy development. We have a robust experimental therapy pipeline targeting multiple physiological pathways. Yet therapeutic interventions are likely to be optimally effective the earlier they can be offered. Newborn screening is the most effective way to ensure that infants with Duchenne are diagnosed early, when therapies will likely be the most beneficial."
Ms. Armstrong goes on to explain how implementing NBS for Duchenne is critical to eliminating the long, expensive, and unnecessary diagnostic odyssey that most families experience, "Despite many efforts, it still takes on average at least two years of uncertainty and concern for a family to get a diagnosis of Duchenne for their child. We know that there are families where the process has taken much, much longer and that where a person lives and where they get care also influence this. Individuals with Duchenne who are diagnosed at older ages have less benefit from approved therapies and fewer opportunities to participate in research and clinical trials. Newborn screening is universal, which means it is equitable— it will ensure every baby is identified in time to consider treatments or participate in clinical trials."
"We are exceptionally grateful to the families, experts, and partners who have helped us to get to this point in our newborn screening efforts," shares Ms. Furlong. "Obviously no one wants their child to be diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, but I am a firm believer that knowledge is power in our fight to end the progression of this fatal disorder. Recommendation to the RUSP will enable Duchenne newborn screening to be performed across the country, resulting in early diagnosis, early intervention, and most importantly, the best possible outcomes for these babies."
To learn more about PPMD's work in newborn screening, click here.
About Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne is a fatal genetic disorder that slowly robs people of their muscle strength. Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) is the largest, most comprehensive nonprofit organization in the United States focused on finding a cure for Duchenne—our mission is to end Duchenne.
We demand optimal care standards and strive to ensure every family has access to expert healthcare providers, cutting edge treatments, and a community of support. We invest deeply in treatments for this generation of Duchenne patients and in research that will benefit future generations. Our advocacy efforts have secured hundreds of millions of dollars in funding and won five FDA approvals.
Everything we do—and everything we have done since our founding in 1994—helps those with Duchenne live longer, stronger lives. We will not rest until we end Duchenne for every single person affected by the disease. Join our fight against Duchenne at EndDuchenne.org and follow PPMD on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
About the Newborn Screening Translational Research Network (NBSTRN)
The Newborn Screening Translational Research Network (NBSTRN) is funded by a contract from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Institutes of Health (NIH) to the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) with the goal of advancing newborn screening related research (HHSN275201800005C). The NBSTRN is a key component of the Hunter Kelly Newborn Screening Research Program, and provides resources for investigators engaged in newborn screening-related research including new technology development, tools for developing the clinical history of genetic disorders and new treatment development. To learn more please visit www.nbstrn.org.
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Julian Assange appeals to UK court against extradition to US
LONDON (AP) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has appealed against the British’s government decision last month to order his extradition to the U.S.
The appeal was filed Friday at the High Court, the latest twist in a decade-long legal saga sparked by his website’s publication of classified U.S. documents. No further details about the appeal were immediately available.
Assange’s supporters staged protests before his 51st birthday on Saturday, with his wife Stella Assange among people who gathered outside the Home Office on Friday to call for his release from prison.
Julian Assange has battled in British courts for years to avoid being sent to the U.S., where he faces 17 charges of espionage and one charge of computer misuse.
American prosecutors say the Australian citizen helped U.S. Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning steal classified diplomatic cables and military files that WikiLeaks later published, putting lives at risk.
To his supporters, Assange is a secrecy-busting journalist who exposed U.S. military wrongdoing in Iraq and Afghanistan.
A British court ruled in April that Assange could be sent to face trial in the U.S., sending the case to the U.K. government for a decision. Home Secretary Priti Patel signed an order on June 17 authorizing Assange’s extradition.
The Australian government has been under mounting pressure to intervene, but last month Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rejected calls for him to publicly demand that Washington drop its prosecution of Assange.
Assange’s supporters and lawyers maintain he was acting as a journalist and is entitled to First Amendment protections of freedom of speech. They argue that the case is politically motivated, that he would face inhumane treatment and be unable to get a fair trial in the U.S.
Assange remains in London’s high-security Belmarsh Prison, where he has been since he was arrested in 2019 for skipping bail during a separate legal battle. Before that, he spent seven years inside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London to avoid extradition to Sweden to face allegations of rape and sexual assault.
Sweden dropped the sex crimes investigations in November 2019 because so much time had elapsed, but British judges have kept Assange in prison pending the outcome of the extradition case.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellate, formerly known as GraphCDN, is bringing its expertise in GraphQL APIs to the masses with the help of a $25 million Series A from Tiger Global and a $5 million seed round led by boldstart ventures.
Stellate will use the raise to build the global data graph by connecting the world's GraphQL APIs to enable innovation, efficiencies, and cost savings on a scale never before seen. This is especially relevant considering the current explosion of data, which shows no signs of slowing; in five years time, you'll have 2.5 times more data than you do today.
"The world consists of data," Max Stoiber, Stellate CEO and co-founder, said. "Most of that data is related to each other but nobody's establishing these connections. If we can enable companies to make their GraphQL APIs accessible to third-party developers and then connect all of them, that will provide a ton of value for the world."
For example, you might want to figure out if the customer who just submitted a ticket is a high-value customer by checking the matching subscription in Stripe's data and whether there are any associated high-value deals with that customer's company in Salesforce. At the moment, this would require hours of integration work. With the global data graph, this would be reduced to a single query.
This is all made possible by GraphQL, an API technology invented at Meta that turns APIs from a list of endpoints into graphs. Only once the world's APIs are graphs can you actually connect them together into the global data graph.
"GraphQL's flexibility is awesome for developers but makes security and schema evolution more difficult, particularly once any third-parties use your API," Tim Suchanek, Stellate co-founder and CTO said. "That's why our first step to get to the global data graph is to build tooling that enables companies to make their GraphQL APIs accessible to third-party developers."
Suchanek explained that operating a GraphQL API in production isn't easy or straightforward. Outside the walls of MANGA, most companies don't have the engineering capacity to invest in solving problems around the core technology, such as abuse protection and performance, which leads to online rants like these. Stellate co-founders, Max Stoiber and Tim Suchanek, believe that everyone deserves access to the best tooling and analytics for this incredibly powerful API.
"As a technical founder myself with deep experience in developer tooling, I knew the moment I met Max and Tim that they were solving a real problem for developers," said Ellen Chisa, partner at boldstart ventures. "It's an honor to partner with amazing founders from the very beginning of their journey and support them through IPO."
The founders, Max Stoiber, who created styled-components and Spectrum (acquired by GitHub), and Tim Suchanek, author of the GraphQL Playground and first engineer at Prisma, will focus their expertise on developer tooling to make opening up APIs safe and secure as the first step toward building a global data graph.
"We seek to invest in game-changing companies, and we expect Stellate to be one of our winners," said John Curtius, Partner at Tiger Global Management. "We're looking forward to enabling Stellate to achieve its vision of unlocking the world's data."
Stellate's vision is to unlock the world's data. Currently, their GraphQL platform allows developers to easily speed up, manage, and scale GraphQL APIs. The company is deeply rooted in the GraphQL ecosystem with many years of experience in scaling production-grade GraphQL APIs.
Tiger Global is an investment firm focused on public and private companies in the global Internet, software, consumer, and financial technology industries. With a mission to generate world-class investment returns over the long term, Tiger launched their public equity business in 2001 and their private equity business in 2003.
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TOKYO, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Express (China) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "NX China"), a group company of Nippon Express Holdings, Inc., launched a new intermodal service on Friday, April 1, for transport from various locations in China to Europe via the Caspian Sea.
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Service features
- Cargo is transported by rail from numerous locations in China to Aktau, Kazakhstan, from there by ship across the Caspian Sea to Baku, Azerbaijan, and again by rail from Baku to Istanbul, Turkey, where it is transshipped to EU railways or trucks for delivery to locations throughout Europe.
- Lead time (example): approximately 50 to 55 days from Xi'an to Duisburg, Germany
- Service frequency: once per week
- This service can be used as a new BCP transport mode in addition to maritime and rail (China Railway Express) transport to Europe.
Background to service development
Logistics in China have been heavily impacted by the spread of COVID-19 infections as prolonged lockdowns in Shanghai have resulted in airport and seaport congestion, and trucking in the East China area connecting to Shanghai's suburbs continues to face difficulties.
To maintain customers' supply chains, NX China has been offering, in addition to its existing rail transport service on the China Railway Express, an intermodal transport service that combines rail transport in China with maritime transport along two routes it has developed -- (1) a northern route using Qingdao and Lianyungang ports and (2) a southern route using Ningbo and Wenzhou ports -- to avoid the congestion at Shanghai Port and Pudong Airport.
NX China has also developed a Caspian Sea route for transport from China to various parts of Europe via Kazakhstan to supplement the aforementioned intermodal transport service. This new service can be used as a BCP transport mode for Europe-bound cargo that does not pass through Russia.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department asked a federal appeals court Friday to lift a judge’s order that temporarily barred it from reviewing a batch of classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida home last month.
The department told the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Atlanta that the judge’s hold, imposed last week, had impeded the “government’s efforts to protect the nation’s security” and interfered with its investigation into the presence of top-secret information at Mar-a-Lago. It asked the court to remove that order so work could resume, and to halt a judge’s directive forcing the department to provide the seized classified documents to an independent arbiter for his review.
“The government and the public would suffer irreparable harm absent a stay” of the order, department lawyers wrote in their brief to the appeals court.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon’s appointment of a so-called special master to review the documents, and the resulting legal tussle it has caused, appear certain to slow by weeks the department’s investigation into the holding of classified documents at the Florida property after Trump left office. The Justice Department has been investigating possible violations of multiple statutes, including under the Espionage Act, but it remains unclear whether Trump — who has been laying the groundwork for a potential presidential run — or anyone else might be charged.
The FBI says it took about 11,000 documents, including roughly 100 with classification markings found in a storage room and an office, while serving a court-authorized search warrant at the home on Aug. 8. Weeks after the search, Trump lawyers asked a judge to appoint a special master to conduct an independent review of the records.
Cannon granted the request last week, assigning a special master to review the records and weed out any that may be covered by claims of attorney-client or executive privilege. She directed the department to halt its use of the classified documents for investigative purposes until further court order, or until the completion of the special master’s work.
On Thursday night, she assigned Raymond Dearie, the former chief judge of the federal court based in Brooklyn, to serve in the role. She also declined to lift her earlier order, citing ongoing disputes about the nature of the documents that she said merited a neutral review by an outside arbiter.
“The Court does not find it appropriate to accept the Government’s conclusions on these important and disputed issues without further review by a neutral third party in an expedited and orderly fashion,” she wrote.
The Justice Department on Friday night told the appeals court that Cannon’s injunction “unduly interferes with the criminal investigation,” prohibiting investigators from “accessing the seized records to evaluate whether charges are appropriate.” It also prevents the FBI from using the seized records in its criminal investigation to determine which documents, if any, were disclosed and to whom, the department said.
Though Cannon has said investigators are free to do other investigative work that did not involve a review of the documents, the department said Friday that that was largely impractical. Noting the discovery of dozens of empty folders at Mar-a-Lago marked classified, it said the judge’s hold appeared to bar it from “further reviewing the records to discern any patterns in the types of records that were retained, which could lead to identification of other records still missing.”
The department also asked the appeals court to reject Cannon’s order that it provide the newly appointed special master with the classified documents, suggesting there was no reason for the arbiter to review highly sensitive records that did not involve questions of legal privilege.
“Plaintiff has no claim for the return of those records, which belong to the government and were seized in a court-authorized search,” department lawyers wrote. “The records are not subject to any possible claim of personal attorney-client privilege. And neither Plaintiff nor the court has cited any authority suggesting that a former President could successfully invoke executive privilege to prevent the Executive Branch from reviewing its own records.”
Cannon has directed Dearie to complete his work by Nov. 30 and to prioritize the review of the classified documents. She directed the Justice Department to permit the Trump legal team to inspect the seized classified records with “controlled access conditions” — something government lawyers said Friday was needless and harmful.
On Friday, Dearie, a former federal prosecutor, scheduled a preliminary conference with Trump lawyers and Justice Department lawyers for Tuesday afternoon.
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Associated Press writer Jill Colvin in New York contributed to this report.
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Organization leader calls for improvements to Kansas African-American Affairs Commission
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Wichita man who said he served for seven years on the Kansas African-American Affairs Commission called Monday for improvements in the state organization.
James E. Barfield, a leader of the Kansas Advocates for Racial Justice and Equality, said the commission needed to move forward to accomplish the duties for which it was formed in 1993.
Barfield said some of the areas for improvement include improving communication between the commission and the state’s black residents; holding “town-hall meetings” on a regular basis to hear first-hand from black residents across the state; and coordinating efforts to improve cultural, educational, employment, health, housing, welfare and recreation opportunities for the state’s black residents.
Barfield said he has grown frustrated over what he said was a lack of attention to some of the responsibilities of the Kansas African-American Affairs Commission, dating back to the past few governors.
He said he met Monday morning with Gov. Laura Kelly to express his concerns.
Topekans Tamika Terry and Chris Ware joined Barfield outside the Statehouse early Monday afternoon to discuss their concerns with the commission.
Terry said she wanted to see more “transparency” and communication with the commission.
Efforts to reach the governor’s office for comment weren’t immediately successful.
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Greece’s Irene Papas, who earned Hollywood fame, dies at 93
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Irene Papas, the Greek actress and recording artist renowned for her dramatic performances and austere beauty that earned her prominent roles in Hollywood movies as well as in French and Italian cinema over six decades has died. She was 93.
The Greek Culture Ministry confirmed her death Wednesday.
“Magnificent, majestic, dynamic, Irene Papas was the personification of Greek beauty on the cinema screen and on the theater stage, an international leading lady who radiated Greekness,” Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said in a statement.
Papas became known internationally following performances in “The Guns of Navarone” in 1961 and “Zorba the Greek” in 1964, acting alongside Hollywood stars Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn. In all, she starred in more than 50 movies.
Born Irene Lelekou in a mountainous village near the southern Greek city of Corinth, Papas was the daughter of two schoolteachers. Her father was also a drama teacher.
Papas left home at 18 to marry Greek film director Alkis Papas despite her family’s disapproval. They divorced four years later. After the death of American Actor Marlon Brando in 2004, Papas revealed in an Italian newspaper interview that the two had been romantically involved.
A supporter of the Greek Communist Party, Papas was a vocal opponent of the military dictatorship that governed the country between 1967 and 1974 and lived much for life outside Greece, including in Rome and New York.
Papas was also known for her appearance in ancient Greek tragedies. Many of her iconic international movie roles were earned portraying Greek characters. But she also starred with Kirk Douglas in the 1968 crime drama “Brotherhood” and with James Cagney in the 1956 Western “Tribute to a Bad Man.”
Greek arts institutions thanked Papas for her support for younger actors. The Athens-based Greek Film Center described her as “The greatest Greek international film star,” adding: “Her image is a timeless imprint of Greek female beauty.”
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Woman facing animal cruelty charge after leaving dog in hot car, police say
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) - A woman in Connecticut is facing an animal cruelty charge after police say she left her dog in a hot car last month.
The Southington Police Department reports Denise Kedzierski, 58, was arrested on Monday.
According to WFSB, police were called to a parking lot at a care center on June 30 at about 1:45 p.m. with a report of an unattended dog in a white Jeep Cherokee.
Authorities said an arriving officer found the dog inside the vehicle along with Kedzierski.
The pet owner reportedly told police she had left her dog in the vehicle for no more than 20 minutes with the windows down while she was inside the business.
Both officers and witnesses reported that the dog had been in the vehicle for at least 25 minutes, with the two front windows open approximately two to three inches.
According to witnesses, the woman’s vehicle was parked directly in the sunlight and the dog appeared increasingly lethargic, was breathing heavy and panting.
The officer at the scene noted the temperature was nearly 84 degrees at the time of the call.
On July 25, police said Kedzierski was taken into custody on an animal cruelty charge based on their investigation.
Kedzierski was released on a $5,000 bond with a scheduled court date on Aug. 8.
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STOCKHOLM, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RhoVac AB ("RHOVAC") today, 18th May 2022, announces preclinical findings from its collaboration with St. John's Research Institute (SJRI), a unit of CBCI Society for Medical Education, in Bangalore India. These findings support the hypothesised tissue agnostic mode of action of onilcamotide. The findings identify the crucial MHC-II expression in more tumour cells than was previously known, and they also show co-localisation of the MHC-II receptors and onilcamotide's target protein, RhoC.
In order for a T-cell based cancer vaccine to work, it must be able to induce T cell recognition and elimination of cells expressing one or several target proteins (antigens). These are typically presented by the cells either via receptors called MHC-I or MHC-II. RhoVac's cancer vaccine candidate, onilcamotide, is predominantly driven by T cells of the CD4+ sub-type, and these cells require the antigen to be presented by MHC-II receptors. The pre-clinical study collaboration with Dr Sweta Srivastava, a faculty within St. Johns National Academy of Health Sciences (St. John's Research Institute), CBCI, has now shown that these types of receptors (MHC-II) are found in many different forms of cancer cells, and that RhoC appears to be co-located with these receptors on the cell surface. The data suggests that onilcamotide is tissue agnostic, i.e., that it could be used across cancer types. The data has even documented the presence of MHC-II receptors in more types of cancer than previously known. Fore reference, please find a first article on the findings here: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.05.15.492002v1.full.pdf.
RhoVac CEO, Anders Månsson, comments: "We are very excited about these findings that coincide with previous pre-clinical findings suggesting a potential broad use of onilcamotide in cancer, provided we also get a first clinical proof of concept for its use in prostate cancer. If this also comes true - and we will find out soon - our drug candidate has a huge possibility of being used in many different cancers going forward."
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Late U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch to be honored at Utah Capitol
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. Sen. Orrin G. Hatch is scheduled to lie in state at the Utah Capitol rotunda on Wednesday, a week and a half after passing away in Salt Lake City at 88 years old.
Family, friends, colleagues and members of the public are expected to come and pay their respects Wednesday afternoon. State officials are scheduled to lay wreaths honoring the late senator.
Hatch, who represented Utah in the Senate for more than four decades, ended his tenure as the Senate’s longest-serving Republican in 2019. He was known to constituents and colleagues as a steadfast conservative who opposed abortion and supported tax and spending cuts yet throughout his career repeatedly brokered compromises with Democrats on policies including protections for people with disabilities and health insurance for children.
Though other members of the U.S. Senate who have recently passed away have lain in state at the U.S. Capitol, including Sens. Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Bob Dole, R-Kan., Hatch’s foundation said they chose to honor him in Utah due to his connection to the state. | https://localnews8.com/news/utah/2022/05/04/late-u-s-sen-orrin-hatch-to-be-honored-at-utah-capitol/ | 2022-05-04T20:30:42Z |
Appointments of CEO and Global Head of Sales establish North American HQ to satisfy 2x sales growth in past 12 months
LONDON and HOUSTON, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solidatus, a leading data management technology firm, has appointed Co-Founder Philip Dutton as CEO. The move positions the firm to better meet the escalating demand from major global businesses for smarter, more innovative ways to unlock the full potential of their enterprise data. As part of a broad-based re-organization, Solidatus has established its US headquarters in Houston, Texas, where Dutton is now based. They are pleased to have hired Sheldon Feinland to run global sales out of New York. Fellow Co-Founder Philip Miller is in a new role, that of Chief Innovation Officer.
Launched in London in 2017, the firm's initial focus was on helping make data easier to work with for businesses in the UK/EMEA, where they became entrenched in four of the top 10 Global Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs). Solidatus' growing global footprint, spearheaded by significant demand from US-headquartered enterprises, drove the need to establish a stronger North American presence. Headquartered in Texas with leadership in New York and North Carolina, Solidatus is well positioned to continue expanding its service and on-the-ground support to mid-to-large data-rich and highly regulated businesses. Now employing more than 110 people and growing, Solidatus expects to triple its US presence in the next year.
"It is an honor to have been appointed to lead Solidatus at this exciting time. Solidatus serves visionary organizations that desire streamlined access and clarity of their data to build smarter and more profitable businesses. That's everyone from Fortune 500 companies that have an unmanageably complex data landscape to start-ups and scale-ups that want to optimize their data practices from the get-go. There is no greater concentration of these organizations than in the US," said Dutton.
"With hard work, we see 300% year-on-year growth in North America to be well within our grasp," said Sheldon Feinland, Vice President, Global Sales. "We're focused on creating unique solutions that untangle the messy world of data. This way data becomes easier to work with and we can maximize the potential of the organizations that house it."
With an eye to the future, and staying ahead of the curve, Philip Miller will be focused on enhancing the Solidatus offering to make clients' data even easier to understand and more valuable. "I look forward to rapidly innovating the product roadmap and helping to advance the ingenuity that has always been the power plant behind Solidatus' growth. We are at a point in the company's progress and diversification across industries when new ideas are at an all-time premium. Now is absolutely the best time to take on this important new role," said Miller.
In 2021, the company raised $19.2m in a Series A funding round led by Albion VC with participation from strategic investors Citi and HSBC. The funds are helping to fast-track the firm's global expansion in the US as well as continuing to deliver best-in-class data management capabilities to more industry verticals. With the successful launch of the US HQ and addition of new customers in financial services, healthcare, insurance, retail, manufacturing and government, the company is on target to enjoy another record-breaking year. It has also won six industry awards this year, including "Best Sell-Side Data Management Solution" from Waters Technology.
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Solidatus is an innovative data management solution that empowers organizations to connect and visualize their data relationships, simplifying how they identify, access and understand them. With a sustainable data foundation in place, data-rich enterprises can meet regulatory requirements, drive digital transformation, capture business insights and make better, less risky and more informed data-driven decisions. Solidatus' powerful metadata management technology is seen as a critical development in data management software – one that matches the complex needs of modern business. Launched in 2017, Solidatus is the chosen data management tool for both the regulators and the regulated. Its clients and investors include top-tier global financial services brands such as Citi and HSBC, healthcare and retail organizations as well as government institutions. Solidatus has offices in the United Kingdom, the United States and Singapore. For more information, visit www.solidatus.com.
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Total Payouts on Treasury Management Platform for DAOs surpasses $100 million
- Total Assets Under Management $1.6bn
- Launched V2 of the Coinshift platform and integrated 5 new blockchains
- Oversaw $115 million in total payouts, an increase of ~255% from 2H 2021
- 2753 new safes registered on Coinshift
- Closed a $15 million Series A funding round
SHERIDAN, Wyo., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coinshift, a leading treasury management and infrastructure platform that enables DAOs and crypto businesses to manage cash reserves, today disclosed its mid-year platform results and provided an operational update for 1H 2022.
During the first half of 2022, Coinshift saw success across its platform, especially after the conclusion of its $15 million Series A funding round led by Tiger Global. To meet the growing need for comprehensive treasury management solutions within the expanding decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, Coinshift successfully launched V2 of its platform, bringing additional secure, transparent and scalable treasury management capabilities to users. V2's new multi-chain architecture allows unified and seamless access for protocols that need to manage treasuries that are diversified over a multitude of chains.
Tarun Gupta, Founder and CEO of Coinshift, commented on the news, "We are excited to see the growth on our platform and the continued support from our investors and community. Protocols that implement Coinshift's transparent treasury management solutions gain the tools necessary to help assure users that their funds are safe and secure. We are constantly working with our clients to provide the solutions needed and are looking forward to working with them as we continue to build out Coinshift V2 and increase the overall capabilities of the platform."
DAOs are one of the most important constructs in crypto, and they will change every aspect of the economy, politics, and probably even your social life in the years ahead.1 While DAOs have unprecedented potential, certain aspects of DAO tooling including treasury management remain particularly underdeveloped for these constructs to reach their full potential. Coinshift is filling this gap by providing the industry with the most sophisticated and intuitive multichain treasury infrastructure for Web3 allowing users to manage multiple safes for multiple chains under one organization to streamline operations and enable significant time savings in treasury operations.
Increasing upon its extensive suite of management services, Coinshift expanded the number of chains that integrated its cross-chain infrastructure during 1H 2022. By offering a single easy-to-use interface, Coinshift's V2 platform significantly reduces the time that developers need to devote to managing their treasuries. The addition of these new chains enables developers with assets across multiple networks to seamlessly monitor and manage their safes, while also increasing the overall transparency of the protocol.
- Conducted a $15 million Series A funding round led by Tiger Global and joined by Alameda Ventures and Sequoia Capital India
- Expanded treasury management services onto a total of 7 chains by integrating Arbitrum, Avalanche and Gnosis Chain
- The number of safes under management increased by 780% to a total of 3106
- AUM hit an all-time high of $1.2B during June
- Assisted in the distribution of $115 million in total payouts, a 255% increase over the previous period
- Rolled out V2 of the Coinshift treasury management platform with industry-leading launch partners
Coinshift is a leading treasury management and infrastructure platform that enables DAOs and crypto businesses to manage cash reserves, general financing, and overall risk. Coinshift provides a single and easy-to-use solution that facilitates and manages treasury operations in an efficient manner. Coinshift is built on the Gnosis Safe, which allows clients to utilize its core pay-out features to manage payments, engage in collaborative multi-signature transactions, and save up to 90 percent on gas fees. We extend Gnosis Safe functionality with additional reporting features, on Ethereum and Polygon, allowing users to save time and reduce operational and gas costs.
To learn more about Coinshift, visit: https://coinshift.xyz/
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M Group Strategic Communications (on behalf of Coinshift)
646.859.5952
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Musk hints at paying less for Twitter than his $44B offer
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave the strongest hint yet Monday that he would like to pay less for Twitter than his $44 billion offer made last month.
Musk told a Miami technology conference that a viable deal at a lower price would not be out of the question, according to a report by Bloomberg News, which said it viewed a livestream video of the conference posted by a Twitter user.
Also at the All In Summit, Musk estimated that at least 20% of Twitter’s 229 million accounts are spam bots, percentage he said was at the low end of his assessment, according to the report.
The appearance came a few hours after Musk began trolling Twitter CEO Paraj Agrawal, who posted a series of tweets explaining his company’s effort to fight bots and how it has consistently estimated that less than 5% of Twitter accounts are fake.
In all, the day’s events bolstered theories from analysts that Musk either wants out of the deal or is seeking a lower price, largely due to a huge decline in value of Tesla stock, some of which he has pledged to finance the Twitter acquisition.
Twitter shares closed Monday down just over 8% at $37.39, below where the stock was just before Musk disclosed that he was Twitter’s largest shareholder. Musk made the offer to buy Twitter for $54.20 per share on April 14.
On Friday Musk tweeted that his plan to buy Twitter was placed on temporary hold as he tried to pinpoint the number of fake accounts on the social media platform. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO said the hold was pending details of Twitter’s calculation that fake accounts are less than 5% of its users.
In tweets on Monday, Agrawal acknowledged Twitter isn’t perfect at catching spam. He wrote that every quarter, the company has made the estimate of less than 5% spam. “Our estimate is based on multiple human reviews of thousands of accounts that are sampled at random, consistently over time,” Agrawal wrote.
Estimates for the last four quarters were all well under 5%, he wrote. “The error margins on our estimates give us confidence in our public statements each quarter.”
Musk, using his favorite platform, responded with a smiling emoji of poop, then asked how Twitter’s advertisers know what they’re getting for their money.
Tesla shares closed Monday down nearly 6% at $724.37. They have lost about one-third of their value since the trading day before Musk disclosed his Twitter stake.
Musk did not immediately return messages seeking comment. The All In Summit said in an email that it would post the video of Musk’s appearance in the coming days.
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), Nickelodeon and Paramount+ today revealed the premiere date and trailer for Monster High: The Movie, a live-action movie musical based on the iconic Monster High franchise about the children of famous monsters and creatures. Monster High: The Movie premieres Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon and streams that same day on Paramount+. The movie will encore on Nickelodeon on Friday, Oct.7, and Saturday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT). Internationally, the movie will premiere on Nickelodeon and Paramount+, beginning Oct. 6.
Monster High: The Movie follows Clawdeen Wolf (Miia Harris, Just Beyond), who was born half human and half werewolf, after she arrives at her new school, Monster High. She quickly makes friends with her classmates Frankie Stein (Ceci Balagot, Dispatches from Elsewhere) and Draculaura (Nayah Damasen, Grey's Anatomy), and for the first time in her life, Clawdeen feels like she has finally found a place where she fits in and can truly be herself, despite keeping her human half a secret. When a devious plan to destroy Monster High threatens to reveal her real identity, Clawdeen must learn to embrace her true monster heart and find a way to save the day alongside her new friends.
Monster High: The Movie also stars: Case Walker (The Other Two) as Deuce Gorgon; Kyle Selig (Mean Girls on Broadway) as Mr. Komos; Marci T. House (Day of the Dead) as Headmistress Bloodgood; Scotch Ellis Loring (Firehouse Dog) as Clawdeen's dad, Apollo; Steve Valentine (Mom) as Draculaura's dad, Dracula; Jy Prishkulnik (Just Beyond) as Cleo de Nile; Lina Lecompte (Death Pursuit) as Lagoona; Justin Derickson (When the Streetlights Go On) as Heath Burns; Lilah Fitzgerald (Honey Girls) as Ghoulia; and Nasiv Sall (Descendants 2) as Abbey Bominable. Additional fan-favorite characters from the Monster High universe will also be seen throughout the movie.
In addition to Monster High: The Movie, an animated series based off the beloved Mattel franchise is slated to premiere later this year on Nickelodeon. Both projects join other Mattel Television content in production, including series and specials based on Barbie, Masters of the Universe, Thomas & Friends, Polly Pocket, Pictionary and Fireman Sam, to name a few. Mattel first introduced Monster High in 2010, and it quickly became one of the most successful and beloved kids' properties of all time. The franchise seeks to foster a more accepting world where everyone is proud to be their authentic self, which is more relevant than ever. Today, Monster High is back with a reimagined set of fangtastic characters, inspired by the original ghouls, for a new generation that embraces what makes them unique and rallies people everywhere to express themselves.
Monster High: The Movie is directed and executive produced by Todd Holland (The Real O'Neals, Malcolm in the Middle, Firehouse Dog). The story is by Jenny Jaffe (Big Hero 6: The Series, Rugrats), Greg Erb, and Jason Oremland (Princess and the Frog, Playmobil: The Movie), and the teleplay is by Jaffe and Billy & Matt Eddy (Zapped, Teen Beach Movie). Adam Bonnett (Descendants franchise, Masters of the Universe: Revelation) serves as executive producer. Frederic Soulie, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Mattel Television and Phil Breman, Vice President of Live Action Development, oversee the movie for Mattel and serve as executive producers. Production on Monster High: The Movie for Nickelodeon is overseen by Zack Olin and Shauna Phelan, Co-Heads of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action, along with executives Lee Rosenthal, Linda Halder and Jules Kovisars.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children's and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Monster High® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 43rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
About Paramount+
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world's biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream CBS News Streaming Network for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis and ET Live for entertainment coverage.
For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms.
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NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: March 30, 2021 to May 2, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 1, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that IonQ, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) IonQ had not yet developed a 32-qubit quantum computer; (2) the Company's 11-qubit quantum computer suffered from significant error rates, rendering it useless; (3) IonQ's quantum the computer is not sufficiently reliable, so it is not accessible despite being available through major cloud providers; (4) a significant portion of IonQ's revenue was derived from improper roundtripping transactions with related parties; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were the materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in IonQ you have until August 1, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased IonQ securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the IONQ lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/ionq-inc-loss-submission-form?id=29695&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Boy seriously injured in bunk bed fall at Little League World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - A 12-year-old Little League World Series player from Utah was in critical condition Tuesday with what his family said was a head injury suffered when he fell off the top bunk of his bed at the dormitory complex.
Easton Oliverson is a pitcher and outfielder for the Snow Canyon team out of Santa Clara, Utah. The Little League World Series was set to begin Wednesday in Williamsport. His dad, Jace Oliverson, is an assistant coach on the team.
“I’ve always been a firm believer of prayer and the power that comes with it, and I feel like if people continue to rally around us that he will make a full recovery,” Oliverson told KSL-TV. “Right now it’s slow. They keep telling me it’s a cross-country race.”
Oliverson gave an update on his son’s condition through Facebook and said doctors told him his son had punctured an artery which caused bleeding on the brain and needed a piece of skull removed.
Oliverson and wife Nancy are with their son at the hospital.
The boy’s uncle has served as family spokesperson and told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Easton fell off the bed while he was sleeping and hit his head.
“We’re just at point now where he’s just in recovery,” Spencer Beck said in a phone interview. “The teammates heard him fall, thank goodness. When they got into surgery, the doctor talked to Jace and said had he not gotten into surgery but 30 minutes later, he would have been dead.”
Beck said Easton was using a breathing tube.
Little League World Series officials released a statement Tuesday that said they spoke with the Oliverson family and “were pleased to hear that his medical team remains encouraged by his progress.”
Some encouraging news came Wednesday, KSTU reports, as Easton was awake, off of oxygen assistance, talking and sitting up in a chair.
However, his father says he’s still facing a long road to recovery.
The Santa Clara team was the first from Utah to make the Little League World Series. Snow Canyon is scheduled to play its first game Friday against the winner of teams from Massachusetts and Tennessee.
“As hard as it will be to not have Easton out there playing, they’re still from this community, this is still a historical moment for the state, for Little League and for our community,” Beck said. “We’re cheering them on and maybe they’ll have a little inspiration from Easton and they’ll go win it all. That would be awesome.”
The family has set up a Venmo account for the kid nicknamed “Tank” to help with bills and expenses.
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PRINCETON, N.J., July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH) today reported June 2022 trading results for its U.S. exchange subsidiaries – MIAX®, MIAX Pearl® and MIAX Emerald® (together, the MIAX Exchange Group™), and Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGEX™).
June 2022 Trading Volume Highlights
- Total U.S. multi-listed options market share for the MIAX Exchange Group reached 13.74%, down 171 basis points year-over-year (YoY) and representing an 11.1% decrease. A total of 101.9 million multi-listed options contracts were executed on the MIAX Exchange Group, representing a 20.2% decrease YoY and an average daily volume (ADV) of 4,852,472 contracts. Total year-to-date (YTD) volume reached a record 662.8 million contracts, an increase of 2.6% from the same period in 2021.
- MIAX Options reported record YTD volume of 273.2 million contracts, up 12.1% from the same period in 2021, with volume reaching 42.9 million contracts in June 2022, a 22.6% YoY decrease. MIAX Emerald reported record YTD volume of 171.1 million contracts, a 5.7% increase from the same period in 2021, with volume totaling 22.4 million contracts in June 2022, a 16.4% YoY decrease. MIAX Pearl reported YTD volume of 218.4 million contracts, a 9.1% decrease from the same period in 2021, with volume totaling 36.6 million contracts in June 2022, a 19.5% YoY decrease.
- In U.S. equities, MIAX Pearl Equities™ reported monthly volume of 2.4 billion shares in June 2022, representing a 236.1% increase YoY and a market share of 0.89%. Total YTD volume reached a record 15.3 billion shares, a 513.5% increase from the same period in 2021.
- MGEX, a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), reported trading volume of 347,471 contracts in June 2022, a 15.8% decrease YoY. Total YTD volume reached a record 1,787,014 contracts, an increase of 0.2% from the same period in 2021.
- SPIKES® Futures volume totaled 63,343 contracts in June 2022, a 53.4% increase from the 41,289 contract total in May 2022 and representing an ADV of 3,016 contracts.
Additional MIAX Exchange Group and MGEX volume details are included in the following tables.
About MIAX
MIAX's parent holding company, Miami International Holdings, Inc., owns Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC (MIAX®), MIAX PEARL, LLC (MIAX Pearl®), MIAX Emerald, LLC (MIAX Emerald®), Minneapolis Grain Exchange, LLC (MGEX™), and Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX™).
MIAX, MIAX Pearl and MIAX Emerald are national securities exchanges registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that are enabled by state-of-the-art, in-house built, proprietary technology providing industry-leading speed and performance to their member firms trading listed options on all three exchanges as well as cash equities through MIAX Pearl Equities™. MIAX also serves as the exclusive exchange venue for cash-settled options on the SPIKES® Volatility Index (Ticker: SPIKE), a measure of the expected 30-day volatility in the SPDR® S&P 500® ETF (SPY).
MGEX is a registered exchange with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and is a Notice Registered Securities Futures Product Exchange with the SEC. MGEX serves as the exclusive market for a variety of products including Hard Red Spring Wheat, SPIKES Futures, BRIXX Commercial Real Estate Futures and TAX Futures. MGEX is a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) under the CFTC, providing DCM, DCO and cash market services in an array of asset classes.
BSX is a leading electronic international securities market regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) specializing in the listing and trading of capital market instruments such as equities, debt issues, funds, hedge funds, derivative warrants and insurance linked securities. A full member of the World Federation of Exchanges and affiliate member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions, BSX is globally recognized, including by the SEC.
MIAX's executive offices and National Operations Center are located in Princeton, N.J., with additional offices located in Miami, FL, Minneapolis, MN, and Hamilton, Bermuda.
To learn more about MIAX visit www.MIAXOptions.com.
To learn more about MGEX visit www.mgex.com.
To learn more about BSX visit www.bsx.com.
Disclaimer and Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities of Miami International Holdings, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the Company), and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer; solicitation or sale would be unlawful. This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as "may," "future," "plan" or "planned," "will" or "should," "expected," "anticipates," "draft," "eventually" or "projected." You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
All third-party trademarks (including logos and icons) referenced by the Company remain the property of their respective owners. Unless specifically identified as such, the Company's use of third-party trademarks does not indicate any relationship, sponsorship, or endorsement between the owners of these trademarks and the Company. Any references by the Company to third-party trademarks is to identify the corresponding third-party goods and/or services and shall be considered nominative fair use under the trademark law.
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Andy Nybo, SVP, Chief Communications Officer
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FORK IN THE ROAD: North Star Steakhouse celebrates 80 years as Topeka institution
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - North Star Steakhouse is a true Topeka staple, going on eight decades serving customers in the Capital City. It’s served customers from the same location off Highway 24 since 1942.
“People have lots of stories and memories and history here,” Owner-Operator Amy Shell explained. “I feel lucky to just be a small part of that for folks.”
“Us Deans have been coming here for over five generations,” Blind Tiger Brew Master and Owner John Dean said. “It’s a Topeka institution for sure.”
Waitress Erin Norwood backed that sentiment up.
“We’ve seen so many faces come in and out, and they’re just family, they really truly are,” she said.
That tradition continues to grow as North Star enters its 80th year in the same location.
“We’re proud of the fact that we can continue to be the stewards of THE North Star,” Shell said.
Shell says that tradition is a large part of what makes the steakhouse special, and what helps make new faces regulars.
“We want people to come in and feel like they’re stepping back in time,” she said. “It’s our job to keep as much of the original design in place as we can.”
“I’m kind of a history geek so I really love the history,” Sarah Callahan, a customer from Minnesota, said.
“It’s hard to find these places anymore,” Sarah’s husband Doug continued. “That’s why we love to seek them out.”
As much as the North Star reveres its past, they haven’t been afraid to keep their menu up to date.
“There was a time where there was just on a chalkboard outside, and that was what you got that night if you came in,” Shell said. “Now we have a one-page menu with all of the traditional steak options, we’re famous for our fires and gravy, some catfish, shrimp, and chicken options.”
As part of its 80th Anniversary celebrations, North Star unveiled a special brew from the Blind Tiger last week and plans a series of interactive theatre shows throughout the summer.
You can find North Star Steakhouse at 1100 25th St. It is open 5-9:30 p.m. Tues-Thur and 5-10:30 p.m. Fri-Sat.
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