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Long time SNCO Parks+Rec employee retiring after 37 years
Published: Jun. 6, 2022 at 3:42 PM CDT|Updated: 25 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A long-time leader in Shawnee County Parks + Recreation is calling it a career.
Randy Luebbe announced his retirement at Monday morning’s Shawnee County Commission Meeting.
Luebbe has served 37 years with Parks + Rec starting as a recreation leader in 1985, and serving the past four years as Park Services Director.
Luebbe is credited for leading efforts for the department to gain national accreditation.
In 2017, he received the Kansas Recreation and Parks Association’s Distinguished Professional Award.
The county will hold a retirement reception for Luebbe from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8th at Reynolds Lodge at Lake Shawnee’s Tinman Circle.
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FDA puts strict limits on Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN
The US Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it is limiting the emergency use authorization of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Covid-19 vaccine to people 18 and older for whom other vaccines aren’t appropriate or accessible and those who opt for J&J because they wouldn’t otherwise get vaccinated.
The FDA said in a statement that the change is being made because of the risk of a rare and dangerous clotting condition called thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) after receiving the vaccine.
“We’ve been closely monitoring the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine and occurrence of TTS following its administration and have used updated information from our safety surveillance systems to revise the EUA,” Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said in the statement. “We recognize that the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine still has a role in the current pandemic response in the United States and across the global community. … Today’s action demonstrates the robustness of our safety surveillance systems and our commitment to ensuring that science and data guide our actions.”
The agency confirmed to CNN that the updated authorization also applies to booster doses.
The FDA says it has determined that the benefits of the J&J vaccine outweigh the risks for certain people. Examples of people who may still get the vaccine include:
- Those who had a severe allergic reaction to an mRNA vaccine such as those from Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna
- Those with personal concerns about the mRNA vaccines who would remain unvaccinated without the J&J vaccine
- Those with limited access to mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
As of Thursday, more than 18.7 million doses of the J&J vaccine have been administered in the US, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those who are considered fully vaccinated, 7.7% got this vaccine.
After a meeting in December, the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee issued an updated recommendation on Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine, saying it makes a “preferential recommendation for the use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines over the Janssen adenoviral-vectored COVID-19 vaccine in all persons aged ≥18 years in the United States.”
The committee cited the same concerns over TTS.
Both the CDC and the FDA previously recommended a pause in the use of this vaccine over reports of TTS. The pause was lifted, but that move came with a warning over the rare clotting events.
Johnson & Johnson said in a statement at the time, “The safety and well-being of the people who use our products is our number one priority. We are aware of an extremely rare disorder involving people with blood clots in combination with low platelets in a small number of individuals who have received our COVID-19 vaccine. … We have been working closely with medical experts and health authorities, and we strongly support the open communication of this information to healthcare professionals and the public.”
In an updated fact sheet on the vaccine, the FDA says that 15% of TTS cases have been fatal.
The agency’s updated analysis of the vaccine includes cases reported to its Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS) database through March 18. The FDA says it has confirmed 60 cases of TTS, including nine deaths.
Overall, the risk of TTS is extremely rare: about three cases for every million doses of vaccine administered. The highest rate of TTS has been in women 30 to 49 years of age. About eight cases per 1 million doses of vaccine administered have been in women in this age group.
Cases of TTS typically begin one or two weeks after vaccination. Symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, leg swelling, persistent abdominal pain, neurological symptoms like headaches or blurred vision, or red spots just under the skin called petechiae beyond the site of vaccination.
The new warning on the vaccine’s fact sheet says “The Janssen Covid-19 vaccine can cause thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) which may be life-threatening.”
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CNN’s Brenda Goodman and Amanda Sealy contributed to this report. | https://localnews8.com/health/cnn-health/2022/05/06/fda-puts-strict-limits-on-johnson-johnson-covid-19-vaccine-2/ | 2022-05-06T14:29:25Z |
LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara should reject the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club's ("Auto Club") proposed $202 million auto insurance rate hike and its job- and education-based discriminatory rating system under which working-class Californians pay up to 9% higher premiums, wrote Consumer Watchdog in a petition filed with the California Department of Insurance (CDI) today.
Under Auto Club's proposed overall 6.9% rate increase, 1.44 million policyholders, who collectively own 2.68 million vehicles insured by the company, face an average annual premium increase of $75 per insured vehicle ($140 per policy). Because the Insurance Commissioner has failed to act on a regulation to curb job- and education-based rate discrimination, the worst of that rate increase will fall on low-income drivers who don't have one of the professional occupations for which Auto Club gives a premium discount, said Consumer Watchdog.
These grocery clerks, hotel workers, janitors, home healthcare aides, and other drivers without white-collar jobs will be surcharged, paying up to $167 more in annual premiums per policy than drivers in one of Auto Club's preferred occupation groups.
"This economy is tough as it is—Californians shouldn't have to add price gouging by insurance companies to their growing list of financial concerns," said Consumer Watchdog staff attorney Benjamin Powell. "These discounts for high-paying professional jobs leave low-income drivers to pick up the slack, simply because of their job titles."
A 2019 investigation by the Department of Insurance found that Auto Club's and other companies' practice of charging some drivers more based on education and occupation results in low-income drivers and communities of color paying more. But three years later, Commissioner Lara has yet to adopt a regulation to stop the practice. The last draft of a potential regulation was issued by the Department of Insurance nearly a year and a half ago—no action has been taken since.
Consumer Watchdog called on Commissioner Lara to reject Auto Club's use of occupation and education factors to overcharge working-class Californians in this rate filing, and to move a regulation forward to make all insurance companies rate Californians fairly, regardless of their job or education level.
Auto Club's request comes as soaring gas and food prices have low-wage workers struggling now more than ever to make ends meet. Most policyholders—from waiters to cashiers, construction workers to call center operators—will see their auto insurance rates increase by up to about 9% more than drivers with professional occupations and advanced degrees, such as engineers, doctors, and accountants, or members of a college alumni association.
"The Commissioner needs to protect working families and end these occupation-based overcharges that can cost Auto Club customers more than $160 a year. His own 2019 investigation found they create 'wide socioeconomic disparities.' It is past time to take action and put a stop to them once and for all," said Powell.
The Commissioner last approved Auto Club's discriminatory occupation-based rating system, and a 6.9% overall rate increase for Auto Club policyholders, effective May 2018.
Occupation has never been approved by regulation as a lawful rating factor under voter-enacted Proposition 103. Auto Club's unfairly discriminatory occupation-based rating system means lower income and less-educated drivers continue to pay the highest premiums based solely on their job titles.
Consumer Watchdog's petition also alleges that Auto Club overcharged policyholders during the COVID-19 lockdowns, when accident claims were down, and may owe hundreds of millions in additional refunds.
Read Consumer Watchdog's Petition for Hearing and Petition to Intervene: https://consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/2022-07-28%20Interinsurance%20Auto%20PFH.pdf
Consumer Watchdog, along with ten community and civil rights organizations, challenged auto insurers' illegal and discriminatory use of job and education to set rates in February 2019. In September 2019, a Department of Insurance investigation confirmed those concerns, finding "wide socioeconomic disparities" created by insurance companies surcharging California drivers based on nothing more than their occupation or educational status. In December 2019, the Department proposed regulations to address this unfair discrimination. However, almost three years later, those rules have not yet been implemented.
Read the community and civil rights groups' petition: https://consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2019-02/Job%26EducationPetition.pdf
The Department's analysis of industry data shows that drivers in the highest per capita income ZIP codes are more than twice as likely to receive occupational-based discounts than drivers in the lowest per capita income ZIP codes, with only 29% of drivers in predominately minority ZIP codes receiving such discounts as compared with 47% of drivers living in ZIP codes with a predominately white population. In addition, 75% of drivers in Underserved Communities (as defined by Department of Insurance regulations) do not receive these discounts.
Voter-approved Proposition 103 requires auto insurance premiums be based primarily on three mandatory factors—driving safety record, annual mileage, and years driving experience—and prohibits unfairly discriminatory rates. Proposition 103 prohibits this kind of unfair rate discrimination based on occupation, education, income, or race.
Consumer Watchdog is a non-profit public interest organization. Visit us on the web at www.ConsumerWatchdog.org
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AXI calculated and published by Invesco Indexing can aid USD LIBOR transition in loan markets
ATLANTA and NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Invesco Indexing LLC, an independent index provider owned by Invesco, Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), and SOFR Academy, Inc., a digital education and data provider, announce the official launch of the first-of-their-kind USD Across-the-Curve Credit Spread Indices ("AXI") and USD Financial Conditions Credit Spread Indices ("FXI").
The AXI and FXI indices were developed in partnership between Invesco Indexing and SOFR Academy, Inc. SOFR Academy provides financial education and differentiated market data to empower corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals to make better decisions. SOFR Academy is driving the operationalization of AXI and FXI as credit spread add-ons for SOFR for use in lending and derivative markets.
The AXI and FXI indices are forward-looking credit spread indices designed to work in conjunction with the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR). AXI and FXI work to form a credit-sensitive interest rate when used in combination with Term SOFR, Simple Daily SOFR, SOFR compounded in arrears, or SOFR Averages.
"According to the LSTA, there continues to be a lack of consensus on credit spread adjustments for new SOFR based loans. Now that sustained SOFR-linked markets have developed with a sufficient level of liquidity, we believe that now is an appropriate time to introduce a credit spread supplement for SOFR in response to market demand," said SOFR Academy Chief Executive Marcus Burnett. "Many banks are experiencing challenges with implementing CSAs, from trying to focus on simply securing a renewal in a competitive market, to ensuring the borrower is treated fairly, to not yet having internal consensus on the bank's policy for how to account for CSAs. AXI will help solve this problem," added Burnett.
AXI is a weighted average of the credit spreads of unsecured bank funding transactions with maturities out to multiple years. FXI is an extension of AXI that incorporates data based on transactions of both financial and non-financial corporate debt instruments and is approximately 500% more robust. The Invesco AXI methodology document is available here.
AXI and FXI are calculated daily and published at approximately 9 AM ET, using the prior day's transaction data, on a T+1 basis. The indices will be accessible via market data providers and will be posted publicly on www.invescosofracademyaxi.com. All-in benchmark rates will be calculated and published where across-the-curve credit spreads are combined with variations of SOFR, including a variation of SOFR plus AXI ('SOFRx') and a variation of SOFR plus FXI ('SOFRy').
To request information, submit questions, provide feedback, or view licensing documentation please email IndexSupport@Invesco.com.
Invesco Indexing LLC is an independent index provider owned by global asset manager Invesco Ltd. Invesco Indexing develops and administers a wide array of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset indices. These indices provide market exposures for both local and global markets, offering a full range of strategies. Invesco Indexing's full range of indices are constructed by experienced investment professionals and are designed to help clients meet specific financial objectives. As of December 31, 2021, Invesco Indexing administered over 180 indexes with $15.4 billion in associated assets. Invesco is not affiliated with SOFR Academy. For more information, visit www.invescoindexing.com
SOFR Academy is a member of the American Economic Association (AEA), the Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA), the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA), the Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Bankers Association (ABA) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please visit www.SOFR.org.
Invesco Ltd. is a global independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. Our distinctive investment teams deliver a comprehensive range of active, passive and alternative investment capabilities. With offices in more than 20 countries, Invesco managed US$1.6 trillion in assets on behalf of clients worldwide as of March 31, 2022. For more information, visit www.invesco.com.
SOFR is published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and is subject to The New York Fed's Terms of Use. The New York Fed has no liability for your use of the data. Neither AXI or FXI are associated with, endorsed, or sponsored by The New York Fed.
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Idaho Lt. Gov. McGeachin to finish year with budget deficit
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin, who is running for governor, has a $2,000 budget deficit in her office that will have to come out of next year’s appropriation.
Documents obtained by The Associated Press show the state controller’s office planning to withhold McGeachin’s salary this fiscal year that ends June 30 and then make up that pay next year.
That plan depends, according to a letter on Friday from the state controller's office to Alex Adams, Idaho Division of Financial Management administrator, on McGeachin exercising fiscal responsibility.
The letter described mishandling by McGeachin of her budget as leading to the shortfall.
Adams on Monday sent the state controller's letter to McGeachin. In a letter to McGeachin last week, Adams called the situation “unprecedented.”
McGeachin’s office didn’t immediately respond to a message from The Associated Press.
The lieutenant governor’s salary is set by law, limiting the ability of state officials to cut McGeachin’s pay.
McGeachin won't be lieutenant governor next year. Any deficit she leaves would become the responsibility of the next lieutenant governor.
McGeachin hired a private attorney in a losing effort to avoid releasing public records and was ordered to pay $29,000 in legal fees.
Lawmakers earlier this year declined McGeachin's request for money to cover those fees. | https://localnews8.com/politics/idaho-politics/2022/05/09/idaho-lt-gov-mcgeachin-to-finish-year-with-budget-deficit-2/ | 2022-05-09T20:29:09Z |
Truist's partnerships aim to improve access to capital and technical assistance for small business owners with a focus on Black, Latinx and historically underserved communities
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC), together with Truist Foundation and Truist Charitable Fund, today announced a $120 million commitment to strengthen and support small businesses, focusing on Black, Latinx and women-owned businesses.
The commitment includes $30 million in philanthropic grants to support nonprofits who assist small businesses and diverse entrepreneurs and $5 million in philanthropic grants, which will support technical assistance, small businesses and volunteerism. In addition, $85 million in investments support debt and equity. Truist is especially focused on partnering with CDFIs, as they are uniquely centered around providing credit and financial services to underserved populations.
Truist shared details of this commitment today in Charlotte, North Carolina, inside its Innovation and Technology Center at Truist's headquarters. Bill Rogers, Truist chairman and CEO, and Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation, were joined by Alethia Mendez, division president for Elevating Black Women Entrepreneurs at Grameen America.
"Small businesses are a vital part of our economy and are core to the health and vibrancy of our communities," said Bill Rogers. "Our purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities. This commitment exemplifies our purpose—it is focused on capitalizing small businesses and reaching diverse communities by providing financing as well as support and training to help minority-owned small businesses thrive and grow."
As part of the company's overall commitment to small businesses, Truist will make a $5 million national investment in Grameen America. Truist's Community Development Financing Initiative will provide flexible funding to support access to capital to women entrepreneurs who live below the federal poverty line for whom the mainstream financial system is currently out of reach. Truist Foundation also announced a $500,000 grant to Grameen America's Charlotte portfolio, which will ultimately help generate $1.4 million in disbursements via 270 microloans to women entrepreneurs in one year. This grant serves as one example of Truist Foundation's commitment to supporting small, minority-owned and operated businesses nationwide.
Truist's 2022 national commitment includes loans, investments and grants to organizations across the country, including:
- Florida Community Loan Fund (FCLF) – $10 million
- Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) – $10 million
- Empower the Change – $10 million
- Grameen America – $5.5 million
- Entrepreneur Backed Assets Fund (EBA) – $5 million
- Minority Business Accelerator Fund (in conjunction with Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber) – $3 million
- Asset Funders Network – $300,000
- CommunityWorks – $300,000
"Truist Foundation is pleased to work alongside Truist Bank to further our commitment in strengthening small businesses and generating career pathways for underserved communities," said Bell. "This $120 million pledge will create lasting partnerships and comprehensive support for organizations working to improve access to capital and technical assistance for small business owners."
"Together, Grameen America and Truist stand to enact transformative change in Charlotte and across the United States as we remove barriers to access affordable capital for women of color," said Andrea Jung, president and CEO of Grameen America. "Truist's new support through a $500,000 grant expands our longstanding relationship and is projected to provide nearly $7 million in working capital through 1,200 microloans over the next five years. This generous support of our program is instrumental as we expand our national footprint and deepen our investment in underserved communities across the nation."
Truist's recent 2022 Annual Small Business Owners Survey results indicate that while small businesses have faced challenges these last few years, they remain resilient. Small businesses have proven they know how to pivot and make contingency plans for any unplanned events that come their way, and they are better prepared now more than ever to make the right investments to achieve their long-term goals. Funding like Truist's will help small businesses get access to the right capital and advice to help them plan and grow their businesses.
About Truist
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 $544 billion as of March 31, 2022. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at Truist.com.
About Truist Foundation
The Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. Established in 2020, the foundation makes strategic investments in nonprofit organizations to help ensure the communities it serves have more opportunities for a better quality of life. The Truist Foundation's grants and activities focus on building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses. Learn more at Truist.com/Purpose/Truist-Foundation.
About Grameen America
Founded by Nobel Peace Prize recipient Muhammad Yunus, Grameen America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit microfinance organization dedicated to helping women who live in poverty build small businesses to create better lives for their families. The organization offers microloans, training and support to transform communities and fight poverty in the United States. Since opening in January 2008, Grameen America has invested over $1.5 billion in more than 132,000 low-income women entrepreneurs. Opening originally in Jackson Heights, Queens, Grameen America has expanded to 15 cities in Austin, TX, Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, Fresno, CA, Houston, TX, Indianapolis, IN, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, Newark, NJ, New York City, NY, Omaha, NE, Oakland, CA, San Jose, CA, San Juan, PR, and Union City, NJ.
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I recall my parents dropping me at a corner in our small town where the Greyhound bus made its stop. No bus station, just a corner.
I was 17 years old and on the way to boot camp.
I asked my parents to go ahead and drive away before the bus arrived. I could not stand the thought of watching my mother cry as I boarded the bus. I resigned myself to turn my back and not watch them drive away.
But as they pulled away I could not help but glance back at their old pickup.
In that moment the memories of the many things they had done for me throughout my childhood came back to me. Though a melancholy moment it was also a moment of tremendous gratefulness.
I have found that I should always look forward in life. I have always heard the expression “never look back”.
But I have learned that glancing back can reveal a lot of wonderful things.
Glancing back I may see hard times, sad times, times I made great mistakes and times I was done wrong.
But greater than these are many things that rise above these difficulties.
I glance back and see so many wonderful people God has placed along my path.
I see times of laughter and joy.
Looking over the years I see they were laced with friendship and camaraderie.
In the events of life I see support and compassion, love and understanding.
Dedicated friends and loved ones are back there when I glance back.
Forgiveness and grace stand back there and they are beautiful.
I see provision for the needs I had in life.
I see God Himself as He accompanied me along the way.
Though the hard times, sad times and failures are back there as well, I choose to see the greater things.
And on these I choose to gaze and remember.
And glancing back I see amazing grace.
I see what God has done. I see blessings.
Joshua 23:14: “Behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth. And you know in all your hearts and in all your souls that not one thing has failed of all the good things which the Lord your God spoke concerning you. All have come to pass for you; not one word of them has failed.”
May we glance back and recognize all the good that was laced amongst all the struggle. And from it we can gain peace and assurance to face the future. | https://www.tdtnews.com/life/faith/article_82448c3e-f94a-11ec-929f-8fb84f1a3945.html | 2022-07-02T07:41:06Z |
CLAREMONT, Calif., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A $140 million gift from Alumnus and Trustee George R. Roberts '66 will allow Claremont McKenna College to realize its Master Plan and double its campus footprint to over 150 acres.
Roberts' gift provides funding for infrastructure and leverages further investment by creating matching grants to attract additional donors.
"I hope this gift enables CMC to ensure its place as the college for the future, and provides the education and experience to help deserving young people contribute and compete in the world of the future," said Roberts, who is co-founder and co-executive chairman of the global investment firm KKR & Co.
The gift will build improvements in the central and eastern areas of CMC as envisioned in this video of the future campus. This includes 75 acres east of Claremont Boulevard across from the new Robert Day Sciences Center. This new development area is bounded by Foothill Boulevard on the north, Arrow Route on the south, Claremont Boulevard on the west, and Monte Vista Avenue on the east.
This expansion creates the opportunity for CMC to realize all its future academic, social, and residential opportunities. Initiatives supported by the Roberts gift include:
- Development of eight athletic and practice fields, a new aquatics center, golf practice range, and recreational area, as well as a pedestrian bridge across Claremont Boulevard;
- Three pedestrian malls created to encourage interaction, engagement, and public art; and
- Construction of academic and administrative buildings, expanded student apartments, and a Commencement Green.
Reflecting on his selection of Claremont Men's College in 1962, Roberts said his decision to attend CMC was "one of the best decisions I ever made in my life."
To honor Roberts' gift, the Board of Trustees has designated the entire CMC campus east of Mills Avenue "The Roberts Campus."
"Throughout its 75 years, CMC has continually endeavored to raise expectations. Whatever plateau we may have reached today, it is not about the hill we just climbed; it is about the next mountain we are about to ascend," said CMC President Hiram E. Chodosh.
By providing the infrastructure and seed funding, the structure of the Roberts gift encourages other participants at all philanthropic levels to position CMC for continued leadership for generations to come.
"By investing in CMC infrastructure, George is providing leadership that encourages others to follow," said David G. Mgrublian '82, Chair of the CMC Board of Trustees. "To my knowledge, no other donor to a liberal arts college has done this. But then again, there also is no other donor like George and no other liberal arts college like CMC."
Along with support from nearly 11,000 donors at all giving levels, this gift brings the Campaign for CMC: Responsible Leadership to $916 million. The Campaign funds the priorities of the 2019 CMC Strategy Report: honoring our leadership mission, preparing future leaders through integrated sciences and expanding transformative student opportunities.
"The Campaign is already having an exponential impact on the future trajectory of the College: from new faculty chairs to the Open Academy commitments; from the launch of the Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences to the construction of the Robert Day Sciences Center this summer; from financial and social support for emerging young leaders to take full advantage of the CMC experience, to expanded opportunity, and elevated success for our alumni," Chodosh said.
"The greatest gift that someone can be given or earned," Roberts said, "is the gift to be able to help others, which is the recipe for happiness."
In September 1946, 86 students and seven faculty members opened a new "undergraduate school of men" in Claremont, California, incorporated in 1947 as Claremont Men's College. Many of the first students, including the College's first president, George Benson, were returning World War II GIs. The new college's mission was clear: to prepare future leaders of private and public enterprise through a distinctive liberal arts curriculum; rather than train students for specific careers in government and industry, the College sought to prepare graduates through lessons not only from business and government, but the study of history, philosophy, literature, the arts, and sciences, as well. Women were admitted in 1976, and the College was renamed Claremont McKenna College in 1981, recognizing the role of founding benefactor and Trustee Donald McKenna. The third college within The Claremont Colleges and currently celebrating its 75th Anniversary year, CMC is home to approximately 1400 students and among the top liberal arts colleges in the nation, reflecting its mission "to educate its students for thoughtful and productive lives and responsible leadership in business, government, and the professions."
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SOURCE Claremont McKenna College | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/04/22/claremont-mckenna-college-announces-140-million-gift-campus-expansion/ | 2022-04-22T17:09:59Z |
NEW YORK, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Amazon common stock between July 30, 2021, and April 28, 2022, inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until September 6, 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, Amazon.com, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: 1) defendants knew or recklessly disregarded that the Company's infrastructure and fulfillment network investments substantially outpaced demand; 2) those investments were a massive, self-imposed, undue drain on Amazon's financial condition; 3) contrary to defendants' public statements and undisclosed to investors, defendants had already implemented cutbacks to Amazon's fulfillment capacity by July 2021; and 4) as a result of defendants' misrepresentations and omissions, Amazon's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Volta Inc. ("Volta") (NYSE: VLTA) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between August 2, 2021 and March 28, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Volta, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Volta includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Volta had improperly accounted for restricted stock units issued in connection with the business combination of Volta Industries, Inc. ("Legacy Volta") and Tortoise Acquisition Corp. II; (2) as a result, the Company had understated its net loss for third quarter 2021; (3) there were material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that resulted in a material error; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company would restate its financial statements; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Legacy Volta's founders would imminently exit the Company; (6) as a result, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (7) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: May 31, 2022
Aggrieved Volta investors only have until May 31, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
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ZEELAND, Mich., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MillerKnoll, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLKN) today announced that the company will host its fourth quarter fiscal 2022 conference call and webcast on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. ET.
The conference call will be webcast with streaming audio at https://www.millerknoll.com/investor-relations. An archived copy will be available on MillerKnoll's website shortly following the call. The conference call can also be accessed by dialing (877) 363-5046 (Conference ID: 1793038).
The financial earnings news release will be issued on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, after the market closes.
Additional links to materials supporting the release will also be available at https://www.millerknoll.com/investor-relations.
MillerKnoll is a collective of dynamic brands and one of the largest and most influential modern design companies in the world. The company is a result of a deep legacy of design, innovation, and social good. MillerKnoll was created in 2021 from the combination of Herman Miller and Knoll, and includes brands Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, DWR, Edelman Leather, Fully, Geiger, HAY, Holly Hunt, KnollExtra, Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, Maars Living Walls, Maharam, Muuto, naughtone, and Spinneybeck|FilzFelt. Guided by a shared vision, common values, and a steadfast commitment to design, MillerKnoll innovates and designs the future while contributing to a more equitable and sustainable future for all.
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Trump endorses J.D. Vance in Ohio Republican Senate primary
By Gabby Orr and Michael Warren, CNN
Donald Trump on Friday endorsed J.D. Vance in the Republican Senate primary in Ohio, halting a last-ditch effort by Vance’s opponents to prevent the former President from handing his coveted endorsement to the “Hillbilly Elegy” author.
In a statement, Trump acknowledged the difficult decision he faced in choosing to wade into the crowded primary for the seat of retiring Republican Sen. Rob Portman. At least three other Trump-aligned candidates — former state treasurer Josh Mandel, businessman Mike Gibbons and former Ohio GOP chair Jane Timken — had been jockeying for his support.
“I’ve studied this race closely and I think J.D. is the most likely to take out the weak, but dangerous, Democrat opponent — dangerous because they will have so much money to spend,” Trump said, presumably referring to US Rep. Tim Ryan, who is likely to win the Democratic primary.
In his endorsement, which comes ahead of the former President’s April 23 campaign rally in the state, Trump called on Republicans to coalesce behind Vance before the May 3 primary.
“It is time for the MAGA movement … to unite behind J.D.’s campaign because, unlike so many pretenders and wannabes, he will put America First,” he said.
Vance said he was “honored and thrilled” to have the former President’s support.
“He set an example in the White House that I’ll follow in the Senate. Together, we’re going to take this country back,” the candidate said in a statement.
Trump’s endorsement comes just hours after Vance’s rivals penned a letter to the former President arguing that Vance would be a weak general election candidate due to the negative comments he has previously made about Trump and his supporters. Vance was highly critical of Trump during the 2016 presidential election and openly mused about supporting then-Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
But in meetings with the former President at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida and numerous appearances on Fox News, Vance has spent the past year embracing a new image as one of the leading proponents of Trumpism and a Senate candidate committed to advancing the former President’s “America First” policy agenda.
“Like some others, J.D. Vance may have said some not so great things about me in the past, but he gets it now, and I have seen that in spades,” Trump said Friday, describing Vance as the GOP’s “best chance for victory in what could be a very tough race.”
Promised endorsement sent candidates scrambling
Trump had spent months fielding conflicting advice from aides and advisers on whom to endorse in the contentious Buckeye State primary and when — or even whether — he should weigh in. The former President met with all four candidates who were actively seeking his endorsement and was constantly in touch with his advisers about the race — some of whom were working for specific candidates or outside groups involved in the primary.
A person familiar with his thinking said Trump has always felt the most comfortable around Vance but had been taken aback at times by polls that were presented to him and showed the bestselling author in third or fourth place behind his MAGA-aligned competitors.
“His endorsement in primaries tends to matter, and he doesn’t want to get this wrong,” said one Trump adviser, who requested anonymity to speak about private deliberations.
Reports of Trump’s promised endorsement had sent Republicans across Ohio scrambling to stop it.
After NBC News first reported Thursday that Trump was on the brink of backing Vance before the primary, some of Vance’s opponents began urging the former President, through private and public channels, to reconsider.
A small group of county GOP chairs drafted and began circulating a letter attempting to remind Trump of Vance’s past criticisms of him. The letter came to the attention of the Timken’s and Mandel’s campaigns, both of which helped promote it to encourage other Republican leaders in the state to sign on, according to people close to those campaigns.
The draft letter had been signed by several county GOP chairs and other state party leaders, all of whom support different candidates in the Senate race.
“This was sort of a grassroots, organic process,” said Lisa Stickan, who chairs the Cuyahoga County GOP.
Stickan, who is supporting Gibbons in the Senate primary, told CNN prior to Trump’s endorsement that she doubts these local party leaders would have come together if Trump were planning to back one of the other candidates.
“I don’t think there would have been the same reaction,” she said.
In addition, a polling memo from Remington Research Group, which works for Mandel’s campaign, began circulating among Republicans in Ohio and among the press Thursday night. The memo, obtained by CNN, purported to demonstrate that Vance would not be able to significantly boost his position in the crowded GOP primary field (which also includes state Sen. Matt Dolan, who has not actively sought Trump’s support).
“JD Vance will still lose even with President Trump’s endorsement,” the memo read.
But those hoping to reverse Trump’s intention to back Vance didn’t have any luck. One person close to the former President said Trump reviewed a new poll that showed Vance pulling ahead of Timken and Gibbons and into second place behind Mandel, giving him confidence that his endorsement could carry Vance to victory in the primary.
Another source close to Trump said the former President has come to view Vance — whose tirades against corporate and political elites have become a programming staple on Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight” — as his “ideological twin” and someone who “fell in line” following Trump’s ascension to power.
“Here’s the mistake that everybody makes when they assume that past criticism of [Trump] disqualifies someone in his mind: He considered Mitt Romney for secretary of state. It’s the weakest argument that people can make. Trump is like, ‘Can you be more original?'” said one of the people close to the former President.
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DALLAS, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinity Real Estate Solutions, a nationwide provider of draw inspections, construction loan administration solutions, field services, and appraisal services, announces the addition of Natalie Friesenhahn to its talented leadership team. With over twenty years of financial services' experience, Natalie joins Trinity as Vice President, Trinity Loan Administration, driving the vision, product strategy and market growth of its broad suite of turnkey residential and commercial construction loan administration solutions.
Prior to this role, Ms. Friesenhahn served as a Senior Vice President at a regional bank, overseeing all consumer and commercial construction loans as well as assisting in developing bank compliance efforts and new policies and procedures for a large software implementation.
"Natalie brings a wealth of exceptional expertise and knowledge to Trinity's leadership team," said Brad Meyer, CEO and President, Trinity Real Estate Solutions. "As we continuously seek ways to serve our customers more efficiently and effectively, Natalie will focus on delivering best practices for our loan administration suite of services including a broad scalability for funds control and disbursement for banks and lenders and while mitigating their risk.
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Trinity Real Estate Solutions®, is a national provider of residential and commercial construction lending services, fund control, draw inspections, field services, broker price opinions, consulting services, appraisals, and specialty inspections. Its products are designed to mitigate risk and provide onsite property assessments. Founded in 2003, Trinity has grown from one company in a specialized industry to five companies today – Trinity Inspection Services®, Trinity Commercial Services®, Trinity Field Services®, Trinity Appraisal Services LLC, and Trinity Loan Administration® -- operating nationwide in the banking, mortgage lending, credit card and insurance industries. Trinity partners with more than 10,000 field appraisers, inspectors, and brokers, serving small, regional, and national customers in all 50 states.
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ALBANY – April and May have been “berry” good months for students in the Dougherty County School System. Georgia-grown strawberries provided an extra boost of nutrition in the school system's cafeteria meals to support cognitive health and to prepare students for state testing.
Flint River Fresh partnered with Beyond Harvest Foods and Dougherty County Schools School Nutrition Services to bring 3,150 pounds of Georgia-grown strawberries from Dickey Farms in Musella to all 22 Schools in the Dougherty County School System, an effort to encourage a sustainable, local food system, and to introduce students to produce that is grown in their own region.
“Increasing the level of healthy foods students consume may help with students' test scores,'' Blaine Allen, director of DCSS School Nutrition, said. "While students were able to enjoy fresh strawberries with their school lunches all throughout April and May, School Nutrition’s main focus was to serve fresh, locally grown produce during testing weeks, which occurred through the end of April and beginning of May.
"Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and polyphenols, which are antioxidant compounds. According to the CDC, there is evidence linking healthy eating to student concentration, memory, and mood, and to academic achievement, which encompasses academic performance through class grades, standardized testing, and graduation rates."
Allen added that there were other benefits.
"When the School Nutrition Department can purchase fresh Strawberries & Blueberries from a local, Georgia-grown farmer, we reduce our carbon footprint.”
Strawberries were the featured fruit in April for the Georgia Department of Nutrition's Harvest of the Month program. This campaign supports local farmers while building the capacity to connect schools to local producers.
Not only were students served fresh strawberries with their school lunches, they were also provided opportunities to “taste-test” special strawberry-based treats. Radium Springs Elementary School’s kindergarten classes were served strawberry frozen yogurt. Ron Bell, along with Radium Springs Elementary’s School Nutrition staff, prepared the strawberry frozen yogurt from locally grown fresh strawberries, Greek yogurt and honey.
Flint River Fresh and DCSS School Nutrition plan to add blueberries to the mix throughout the month of May.
These opportunities for taste-tests and usage of local produce in the schools encourages continued partnership between Flint River Fresh and DCSS School Nutrition, through Flint River Fresh’s Farm to School Youth Agriculture & Conservation Education Initiative. This initiative, through an NCRS Technical Assistance Grant, supports active garden projects at multiple elementary schools in the Dougherty County School System and expands educational outcomes to include knowledge about where food comes from, importance of soil health, germination rate, garden maintenance, and safe harvesting practices.
This program is supported through collaborative partnerships among Flint River Fresh, Dougherty County Cooperative Extension, the National Farmers Union, Albany Recreation and Parks Department, 4C Academy, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, The Georgia Farm Bureau, Dougherty County School System, and the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District. Individuals and organizations provide subject matter, guidance and support throughout the various phases of the program.
Flint River Fresh is a 501(c)(3) organization that aims to make fresh, locally-grown produce accessible and affordable for people throughout the Flint River Region, while empowering community and youths through education and outreach opportunities. Visit www.flintriverfresh.org to learn more. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/flint-river-fresh-delivers-locally-grown-treats-to-students/article_cb3c6b14-d221-11ec-869f-1b5831a75e1f.html | 2022-05-12T19:16:20Z |
--The NCI-backed "Molecular Targets Platform" will streamline and catalyze drug development by harmonizing data about pediatric cancer targets and pathways—
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has helped launch a new computational platform that will harmonize pediatric cancer data, allowing researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and advocacy groups to accelerate the pace of drug development for pediatric cancer. With funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) via a subcontract with Leidos Biomedical Research, current operator of the NCI's Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, CHOP researchers have created the Molecular Targets Platform to facilitate pediatric research in response to the Research to Accelerate Cures and Equity (RACE) for Children Act, which requires companies to test cancer drugs in children that are used in adults when there is a shared molecular target.
"Through this project, we are using the power of integrated data to solve childhood cancer's biggest challenges," said co-principal investigator Deanne M. Taylor, PhD, Director of Bioinformatics in the Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, who is leading the development of the new platform. "The Molecular Targets Platform will empower different communities to study new ways of understanding and treating pediatric cancer and will provide an invaluable resource for discovery and drug development. This platform will also promote new hypotheses as people use this computational ecosystem to make new discoveries."
Pediatric cancer research has long been stymied by a hesitancy among drug developers to test new treatments in children, due in part to the relatively small size of the affected population. Passed in 2017 and enacted in 2020, the RACE for Children Act requires pharmaceutical companies to develop targeted cancer drugs for children if a drug with the same molecular target is being tested in adults, even if the malignancy occurs in a different organ. For example, if a company is testing a targeted therapy for breast cancer, and that genetic target is also relevant in a pediatric cancer, the company will be required to test the drug as a treatment for the pediatric cancer as well, unless it receives a waiver from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
To facilitate the enactment of the law, the FDA published a list of molecular targets in adult cancer that are seen as substantially relevant to pediatric cancer. However, there was no organized way to adjudicate the list as data on pediatric cancer genetics was dispersed and uneven in its representation of the hundreds of childhood cancer types.
Through an NCI subcontract with Leidos Biomed and enabled by the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative, CHOP researchers used their expertise in molecular medicine, computational approaches, and bioinformatics to harmonize data from six major data sources pertaining to pediatric cancer targets, genes, and pathways. The platform allows users to query multiple aspects of pediatric cancer, from scored lists of cancer targets to profiles of a gene's relationship to other cancers and diseases. The interface is publicly available for strategic research into childhood cancer therapies, with an intent for it to be utilized by investigators in academia and industry, as well as the FDA and patient advocates.
"Those of us in the pediatric cancer research field were delighted when the RACE for Children Act passed, but for the legislation to truly have an impact, we knew we needed a computational ecosystem where all of these data could exist in a user-friendly interface," said co-principal investigator John M. Maris, MD, Giulio D'Angio Chair in Neuroblastoma Research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. "Through the hard work – and, importantly, the vision – of researchers in CHOP's Cancer Center, Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, and Center for Data-Driven Discovery in Biomedicine, along with our collaborators at Leidos Biomed and the NCI, this platform will reduce the time it takes to make important data connections about childhood cancer from a few days or weeks to a few clicks of the mouse."
The project is funded through a subcontract with Leidos Biomed, who is providing more than $3 million per year to CHOP through the NCI to develop and help maintain the new platform.
"We are grateful to those who recognized the need for this data platform and to advocacy groups like Kids v Cancer, who were critical in pushing for passage of the RACE for Children Act," Dr. Maris said. "With the Molecular Targets Platform, we hope we can hasten the discovery of new and long-overdue pediatric cancer treatments."
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: A non-profit, charitable organization, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research initiatives, the 595-bed hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. The institution has a well-established history of providing advanced pediatric care close to home through its CHOP Care Network, which includes more than 50 primary care practices, specialty care and surgical centers, urgent care centers, and community hospital alliances throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as a new inpatient hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency department in King of Prussia. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu.
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Technology reduced data transfer time for military helicopters by more than 80%
Using 5G capabilities, network engineers transfer health and usage data from a Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk to Waterton, Colorado, for real-time analysis
STRATFORD, Conn., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and AT&T* securely and rapidly transferred UH-60M Black Hawk health and usage data through an AT&T 5G private cellular network and Lockheed Martin's 5G.MIL® multi-site pilot network in a test conducted Aug. 4 at Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky headquarters in Stratford, Connecticut. The test demonstrated that wireless 5G technologies on the flight line can support accelerated maintenance operations and improved aircraft readiness to support our service members. It also proved highly secure interoperability between the AT&T millimeter wave 5G private cellular network and the 5G.MIL pilot network.
"These 5G capabilities deployed at scale are expected to enable high-speed, secure-data transfer on virtually any flight line, providing another example of how we're advancing our 21st Century Security vision by improving customer readiness and operations," said Dan Rice, vice president of 5G.MIL Programs at Lockheed Martin. "In collaboration with commercial 5G leaders, an interoperable 5G.MIL multi-site, multi-vendor network is another step closer to reality."
The AT&T 5G millimeter wave private cellular network wirelessly transferred data to the 5G.MIL network through ground support equipment from the Black Hawk's Integrated Vehicle Health Management System (IVHMS). The data was then routed to local Sikorsky networks for processing and distribution through the secure Lockheed Martin 5G.MIL pilot network to the Waterton, Colorado, 5G test range site.
Currently, it takes Black Hawk crews about 30 minutes to remove the IVHMS data cartridge from the helicopter, transport it to an operations center and extract the data for analysis. Lockheed Martin used AT&T 5G private cellular technologies to reduce the time required to less than 5 minutes including cartridge removal, demonstrating the potential benefits in time and cost for military and commercial helicopter operations.
The IVHMS provides monitoring and diagnostic capabilities to ensure a more reliable aircraft. It monitors, captures and evaluates detailed aircraft-generated data as a result of flight maneuvers. It also captures aircraft limit exceedances on airframe and dynamic components and monitors temperature and vibration of key components on the aircraft. It does this through hundreds of on-board sensors that report the status of the aircraft by monitoring the airframe, engines, and other dynamic components. Operators assess these thousands of data points to ensure the aircraft is safe, reliable and ready to fly.
"Timely and secure transfer and analysis of mission and operations data are critical to military readiness and effectiveness," said Lance Spencer, client executive vice president, Defense, AT&T Public Sector and FirstNet. "This is one of many areas of commercial 5G innovation we are exploring to support defense, commercial aviation, and related fields where our 5G-related services can modernize legacy processes and help deliver truly transformational benefits."
Lockheed Martin and AT&T also are working with other leading companies in networking and defense to modernize and transform communications capabilities for defense purposes. Future demonstrations are expected to further enhance 5G wireless technology communications solutions for flight lines, aiming to continually shorten aircraft turnaround times to reduce costs and improve military operational readiness. These capabilities deployed at scale can support high-speed, secure-data transfer on both commercial and military flight lines.
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, has been named to Quartz's ranking of the Best Companies for Remote Workers 2022. Blackbaud is one of the top 20 large companies that made the list and is the largest company on the list.
"Blackbaud officially transitioned to a remote-first workforce approach in November 2021, so we are thrilled to receive this recognition ahead of our one-year mark," said Margaret "Maggie" Driscoll, chief people and culture officer, Blackbaud. "Together, with our customers, the work we do impacts millions of lives. That's why we work so hard, and why it's so important to us that our culture is one that promotes success for all."
"Companies at the vanguard of remote work helped show everyone else how to do it. Now we are seeing their best practices replicated across industries, at companies of all sizes," said Quartz executive editor Heather Landy. "The companies on our ranking are putting their remote policies to use as a recruiting and retention play, as a tool for diversifying their talent pool, and as a performance strategy. Our second annual ranking honors businesses that have gone above and beyond in ensuring that their remote workers have the tools they need, from technology stipends to wellness perks, to do their jobs effectively."
Blackbaud's remote-first workplace culture is focused on:
- Enabling people who want to drive impact for social good, alongside colleagues and customers who are working together to build a better world
- Encouraging the continuous ability to learn, evolve and grow, whether that's taking on new challenges, exploring opportunities or gaining skills, regardless of location
- Embracing diverse perspectives and experiences that help the company deliver all it can for its customers
- Supporting employees' personal and professional wellbeing, providing the flexibility and resources people need to attend to the things that matter most to them
Over the past year, Blackbaud has also been named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek, one of America's Best Mid-Size Employers by Forbes, and one of America's Best Employers by State by Forbes.
Quartz's Best Companies for Remote Workers, now in its second year, is an opt-in global ranking to recognize employers that are setting the standard for distributed work. The list is determined by employer and employee surveys conducted by the Best Companies Group, with program advisory partner Doist. Employee survey participation is optional and confidential.
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Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world's leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, higher education institutions, K–12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural organizations, foundations, companies and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through cloud software, services, expertise and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG), school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing and analytics. Serving the industry for more than four decades, Blackbaud is a remote-first company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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- Mobility seat concept utilizes sustainable, innovative materials, reflecting Hyundai Transys' eco-friendly development philosophy and support of a circular economy
- By showing the seat concept at Milan Design Week, Hyundai Transys aims to highlight the spatial design potential of future mobility, such as autonomous vehicles
- Through partnerships, Hyundai Transys will also display eco-friendly lifestyle goods for future mobility experiences
SEOUL, South Korea, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Transys, the global auto parts manufacturer and Hyundai Motor Group affiliate, will display its innovative future mobility seat concept at Spazio Lineapelle at Palazzo Gorani during Milan Design Week, June 6–12, in Milan, Italy.
First unveiled at the Lineapelle 2022 international leather fair in February, Hyundai Transys' innovative color-materials-finish (CMF) seat concept embodies the design-centric company's eco-friendly development philosophy, usage of upcycled materials and focus on future mobility solutions.
Under the theme of 'Shift to Regenerative Mobility,' Hyundai Transys worked with Lineapelle to use upcycled leather and other sustainable materials made by Italian manufacturers Dani S.P.A., Manifattura di Domodossola and Dyloan as well as Korean suppliers Dual and ATKO Planning.
By showing the CMF concept at Milan Design Week — the world's most important design fair — Hyundai Transys aims to highlight not only seat design but also the new lifestyle experience that will be possible in future electric autonomous vehicles.
"At Hyundai Transys, we are aiming to expand our capabilities to various mobility solutions beyond automobiles, and developing methods to minimize waste and recycle materials that are used to provide the most pleasant experience inside future mobilities," said Sung-kyung Hong, Design Team Leader at Hyundai Transys. "With this CMF concept, we show how eco-friendly, ethically sourced materials can be applied beautifully in an autonomous driving mobility space, which will become an everyday place in our lives that bears little resemblance to conventional car interiors."
Hong added, "At Lineapelle 2022, our concept generated much more interest than we expected. At Milan Design Week, even more people will get a glimpse of what's possible in future mobility spaces."
Through the project, Hyundai Transys has showcased its vision to become a future mobility space design company beyond designing mobility seats by introducing various amenities that can provide more comfort to passengers, such as cushions, travel bags, slippers and blankets.
Also, Hyundai Transys will display lifestyle goods made in collaboration with next-generation designers from South Korea's leading design school, Hongik University. Through the 'From Mobility to Lifestyle Space Project,' the company aims to create new value by upcycling left-over leather materials from the CMF concept, and regenerating them into creative lifestyle goods for entertainment, smart work and wellness. Ultimately, Hyundai Transys seeks to lead the industry towards more sustainable and creative use of materials for future mobility.
Hyundai Transys' participation in Milan Design Week demonstrates the company's 'eco-friendly circular design' philosophy.
Both the CMF concept and the university collaboration project focused on eco-friendly, ethical leather material production and waste reduction. The CMF concept used regenerated tanned leathers in the seat sections and woven leathers in the seatback bolsters, giving a different textural twist while minimizing leather waste from the cutting process. Leather scraps were ground to powder and regenerated into yarn, which was later combined with yarn made from recycled PET bottles to create a unique regenerated fabric for the flooring.
Hyundai Transys minimizes its environmental impact by reducing waste, transitioning to reusable energy and developing eco-friendly products based on its vision 'Transformation to Sustainable Mobility.' Its CMF concept is an important step toward aligning its product offerings with Hyundai Motor Group's vision of clean mobility and the goal to achieve carbon neutrality.
More information on the exhibition is available on Hyundai Transys website (www.hyundai-transys.com/en/milandesignweek).
About Hyundai Transys
Hyundai Transys is an innovative technology company specializing in automotive seating and powertrains that aims to be a key supplier in the new mobility industry. The company has 30 sites across 10 countries, with over 9,100 employees worldwide. In 2021, Hyundai Transys ranked 34th by Automotive News magazine among global auto parts manufacturers based on sales revenue. https://www.hyundai-transys.com/en/main.do.
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Limeade underscores its commitment to strengthening its leadership team
BELLEVUE, Wash., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, immersive well-being software leader Limeade announced another milestone in leadership with the appointment of Kathy Xanthos and the promotion of Sarah Visbeek. Ms. Xanthos joins as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and Ms. Visbeek was promoted to General Council and retains her role as Corporate Secretary. With a commitment to hiring the best talent to bolster its leadership bench and employee base, Limeade continues to lead the industry in gender equity at every level of the business.
Earlier this year, Limeade announced that women makeup 51% of the employee population and 48% of director-level and above leadership roles. To further its commitment to gender diversity, the company is reporting 57% representation of women on its Board of Directors. The commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is founded on the belief that the best innovation and business outcomes can only be found when all the best talent from all populations is represented. According to the 2022 Board Diversity Index, 32% of boards in the ASX 300 have female directors, of which 17% have boards with at least 50% women. The technology sector lags at 7.7% of companies with at least one woman in the boardroom.
"Limeade is committed to bringing the best talent in the industry. We celebrate these new additions to our leadership team," says Henry Albrecht, CEO of Limeade. "The board and I are delighted about appointing and promoting amazing leaders to help us pursue our worthwhile mission."
Building out the Limeade product and technology leadership team, Kathy Xanthos, Chief Information Security Officer, is responsible for the company's Security, Production Operations and Corporate Operations Teams. With a history of turning information security into a competitive advantage, Kathy brings over 20 years of experience in technology and information security to some of the nation's largest healthcare systems.
Sarah Visbeek, hired earlier this year as VP of Legal and Corporate Secretary, has been promoted to General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective immediately. Her responsibilities will include leading the legal team on matters from data privacy and compliance to risk management and company expansion. Visbeek brings more than a decade of legal experience and leadership from across the technology industry, including video games, ad technology and more.
For more information about Limeade, visit www.Limeade.com
Limeade is an immersive employee well-being company that creates healthy employee experiences. Limeade Institute science guides its industry-leading software and its own award-winning culture. Today, millions of users in over 100 countries use Limeade solutions to navigate the future of work. By putting well-being at the heart of the employee experience, Limeade reduces burnout and turnover while increasing well-being and engagement — ultimately elevating business performance. To learn more, visit www.limeade.com (ASX listing: LME).
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Amgen is the inaugural sponsor of the NSG Tomorrow Programme that aims to support innovation among biotech startups in Southeast Asia
SINGAPORE, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen, a leading global biotechnology company, and NSG BioLabs, Singapore's largest and leading biotechnology (biotech) incubator, today announced the launch of a 3-year Golden Ticket sponsorship. Amgen's Golden Ticket sponsorship marks the first of the NSG Tomorrow Program created to help innovative biotech startups execute towards their vision.
As part of the sponsorship, Amgen will support one "Golden Ticket" award each year for three years, providing winners with one year of free residency in NSG Biolabs' fully equipped turnkey BSL-2 laboratory as well as additional facility benefits and connections to Amgen's scientific and business leaders. Companies and pre-incorporated projects in Singapore which are conducting research in specialised biotech fields or developing novel medicines and therapeutics can apply to join the competitive programme. Areas of interest include novel and transformational therapies to treat oncology, inflammatory, hepatic and cardiometabolic diseases as well as innovative research and biomanufacturing platforms. Amgen's internal scientific committee selects the Golden Ticket winner following an interactive pitch event.
"Singapore is a leading innovation hub in Asia, with high-quality biomedical science performed at internationally renowned institutions based in the country. Recognizing the growing biotech ecosystem locally, and Amgen's high-tech biopharmaceutical manufacturing footprint located in Singapore, our sponsorship of the Golden Ticket with NSG BioLabs aims to further foster early-stage life science companies and provide unique mentoring opportunities for local scientist-entrepreneurs. Amgen R&D and Operations teams are excited to partner with NSG BioLabs to support the burgeoning bioscience community in Singapore, and further enable emerging life-science startups," said Philip Tagari, Vice President Therapeutic Discovery, Amgen.
Amgen Singapore began operations in 2014 as Amgen's first Next Generation biomanufacturing facility in Asia, heralding state-of-the-art efficiencies and innovative production of medicines in commercial-scale manufacturing. Working closely with healthcare providers and the community to address the region's growing healthcare needs, Amgen continues to drive innovation in science and biotechnology and to develop a pipeline of skilled specialists and quality biomedical careers for the Singapore biotech industry.
Since its launch in 2019, NSG has achieved several major milestones in its mission to empower innovative biotech companies and enhance the ecosystem in Singapore. In 2021, with site 1 at full capacity, the company doubled its facility capability, enabling it to support more biotech companies by providing state-of-the-art equipment and space, as well as access to a diverse and growing community of innovators and scientists. Residents at NSG include large multi-national companies like Applied Materials, L'Oréal Research & Innovation and Oxford Nanopore Technologies and promising local startups like Engine Biosciences, ImmunoScape and PairX Bio. The startups at NSG have achieved notable breakthroughs, with over S$100 million in funds raised, major partnerships, and new product launches since 2020. NSG currently has over 20 local and international resident companies, specialising in a diverse range of transformative technologies and life-changing applications such as genome editing, tissue engineering, cellular agriculture, cancer immunotherapy, artificial intelligence, synthetic biology, neurodegeneration drug discovery, and COVID-19 diagnostics.
The COVID-19 pandemic and success in vaccine and therapeutic development have drawn global attention to the biotech sector. Sector growth is accelerating in Singapore with local research yielding fruit, local companies expanding internationally and attaining key milestones, strong government support, and industry leaders establishing key commercial operations and manufacturing/production facilities in the country. Yet, Singapore's biotech startups continue to face unique technical, structural, and cultural challenges in launching and growing.
"With our first-hand experience in both the Singapore and US biotech sectors, NSG BioLabs has a deep understanding of the challenges biotech startups face. It is vital that we support their work as it could lead to new life-changing medicines. It is in this spirit that we started NSG Tomorrow, and we are honoured that Amgen shares our vision to help biotech startups grow and facilitate Singapore's development into an international biotech powerhouse," said Daphne Teo, CEO and Founder of NSG BioLabs.
For more details about the NSG Tomorrow and Amgen Golden Ticket, visit nsgtomorrow.com and for more information about NSG BioLabs, visit www.nsgbio.com
About NSG BioLabs
Founded with a focus on supporting early-stage biotech companies, NSG BioLabs offers state-of-the-art equipment, professionally managed operations, capital efficiency, the expertise of world-class teams and global networks to incubate and assist emerging life sciences companies. The conducive R&D environment contains fully equipped laboratory and office infrastructure across 22,000 sq ft in the prime location of Biopolis.
With access to a global network and a shared set of skills and experience with its strategic partners, NSG BioLabs ensures that biotech startups can execute on their cutting-edge research and development ecosystem in Singapore, leading to the innovation of revolutionary technologies and products that translate into breakthrough biotech ventures and impact for patients.
About Amgen
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.
Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
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My friend, Norm Solon, was a journalist and speech writer for some of the major companies and trade associations in the country. Now retired, he recently shared with me some of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunities he experienced in his long and distinguished career.
For starters, how being at the launch of Apollo 11 in July 1969, which sent Neal Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the moon while Michael Collins orbited the command module Columbia around the moon, awaiting their return to the spacecraft before heading back to earth. Those of us who were around 53 years ago witnessed that historic occasion on television. Norm Solon was there up-close-and-personal.
I could fill up this space with all the famous people he has met and worked with over the years, but one name jumped out at me in our conversations. Bob Hope. It was while at Texaco that Solon had the chance to meet and interview the legendary comedian who served as a spokesman for the company.
For those of you who are interested in what famous people are really like, Norm Solon says Bob Hope was as nice and genuine as you would have wished him to be. Born in England, he was nonetheless the epitome of a great American. With a career that covered nearly 80 years, Hope appeared in some 54 feature films and was a long-time fixture on national television. And who can forget “Thanks for the Memories,” his Oscar-winning theme song.
But he may be best known for his dedication to supporting our military. For a period spanning a half-century, Hope made 57 tours for the USO, entertaining troops in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf.
I look around today and realize there are no Bob Hopes anymore. No Jack Bennys. No Red Skeltons. As with most everything going on in our society, comedy today is mean-spirited and it seems no comedian can get off what passes for a joke without inclusion of the “F-word.”
Speaking of the environment in which we find ourselves today, Bob Hope hosted the Academy Awards 19 times, more than anyone else. Fortunately, he wasn’t around to see actor Will Smith jump up on stage during this past year’s ceremony and slap host Chris Rock for a remark about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, which he found unfunny. How is that for comic relief?
Hope’s humor was topical but not abusive. He was known to pick on the current White House occupant, whether Democrat or Republican. However, unlike current nighttime TV yakkers, his jibes were never mean or malicious. Hope once remarked that the key to joking about the president was to make “an insult humorous so as to only dent the presidential ego, not damage it.” And that he did.
My favorite Bob Hope quip about presidents concerned Jimmy Carter’s interview with Playboy Magazine and perhaps the most famous unpresidential comment in the magazine’s history. Carter said, “I’ve looked on a lot of women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times.” To which Hope remarked: “Wasn’t Carter’s interview in Playboy something? He talks like Billy Graham and dreams like Sinatra. Now we know what he’s always smiling about.”
President Clinton said of Bob Hope, “When he makes fun of me or any other president, I think we know he’s doing it with a genuinely good heart and a good spirit and in a way that helps us to laugh at ourselves. And I think we all need to laugh at ourselves a little more.” Amen.
That leads me to wonder how Bob Hope would have related to Donald Trump, clearly one of the most thin-skinned individuals to ever occupy the Oval Office. Whatever humor Hope might have applied would probably have been met with angry, insulting and hyperbolic tweets. Why should Bob Hope be different than any other person walking the earth?
And I get giddy thinking about Hope’s reaction to humor-impaired Marjorie Taylor Greene and her comments about the Gazpacho police and her concern that Bill Gates is trying to feed us meat grown in a “peach tree dish,” meaning, I assume, a petri dish. But who knows? All I know is he would have had a field day with her.
It is too bad that Bob Hope is gone, along with his unique brand of humor. I wish I could have met him, but I am glad I know the man who did. To my friend Norm Solon I say thanks for the memories.
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Soaring inflation. The war in Ukraine. Yet another rise in Covid cases. With so much going on this year it's hard to focus on things like filing your taxes. Nevertheless, the IRS still expects you to file your 2021 return and pay whatever you still owe by the filing deadline, which is April 18 for most taxpayers. If you haven't filed yet, here are answers to some key questions that will help you through the process.
Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.
The weekend that was
• Ukraine latest
• Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has been ousted as the country's leader following a vote of no-confidence over allegations of economic mismanagement, bringing an end to his tumultuous term in office.
• French voters head to the polls today for one of the most consequential presidential elections the country has seen in decades. Twelve candidates, including incumbent Emmanuel Macron, are running for the top job.
• Power could be fully restored in Puerto Rico today after hundreds of thousands of people on the island have been in the dark since a fire at a power plant Wednesday evening, officials said.
• Dwayne Haskins, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and 2018 Heisman Trophy finalist at Ohio State, was fatally struck by a dump truck yesterday morning while trying to cross a highway on foot in South Florida, police said. Haskins, who re-signed with the Steelers just last month, was 24.
The week ahead
Monday
April 11 is National Pet Day! The day was created to highlight the unconditional love pets bring to people's lives and to encourage adoption from animal shelters. And Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, continues until May 2.
Tuesday
The Consumer Price Index, a key measure of inflation, will be released Tuesday morning. Economists are forecasting that the CPI numbers will show prices rose at an 8.3% clip over the past 12 months, according to Refinitiv. That would be up from February's year-over-year increase of 7.9%, which was a 40-year high.
Thursday
The annual Maundy Service is set to take place Thursday at Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom. A number of public events are expected to draw large crowds during the Easter Week celebrations, but notably absent will be Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. In years past, the Queen has distributed special coins to pensioners at the service as part of an old tradition. Buckingham Palace announced Friday that Prince Charles and Camilla would represent the monarch in the Queen's absence.
Friday
Major stock and bond markets around the world will be closed for Good Friday, and Passover begins at sundown. Passover is the Jewish festival celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery.
Saturday
Saturday will mark 15 years since the shootings at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007 -- one of the deadliest mass shootings in US history. A gunman killed 32 people on the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, before taking his own life. Various vigils and ceremonies are scheduled to remember the victims.
Sunday
April 17 is Easter Sunday, the day Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. It also marks the end of the 40-day period of penance called Lent. Easter is considered to be the most important season of the Christian year.
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This week on the Sunday edition of the 5 Things podcast, CNN's Rosa Flores tells us about her trip to the US-Mexico border, where migrants are anticipating the lifting of a Trump-era pandemic policy called Title 42. We examine how border officials are preparing and how the move could impact the upcoming midterms. Listen here!
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What's happening in entertainment
Actor Will Smith banned from the Oscars for 10 years
Will Smith will not be allowed to attend the Academy Awards for the next 10 years, as a result of his slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during this year's Oscar ceremony, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced in a statement Friday. Smith issued a quick, concise statement on his ban from the Oscars for the next decade: "I accept and respect the Academy's decision," the actor said.
Billboard Music Awards finalists
The finalists for the 2022 Billboard Music Awards have been announced. The Billboard Music Award (BBMA) honors the year's most successful artists in 62 categories across all genres of music. The Weeknd leads as a finalist in 17 categories, the most of any artist this year. The leading female finalist is Doja Cat, with 14 categories including top artist, top female artist, and top hot 100 artist. As a first time finalist, Olivia Rodrigo also did pretty well landing nominations in 13 categories. The award ceremony will broadcast live from Las Vegas on May 15.
CMT Music Awards
The 2022 CMT Music Awards, hosted by singer Kelsea Ballerini and actor Anthony Mackie, will air live from Nashville at 8 p.m. ET on Monday on CBS. The show will include performances from Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd, Carly Pearce, Cole Swindell with Lainey Wilson and Keith Urban.
What's happening in sports
2022 Masters Golf Tournament
The final round of the Masters begins later this morning with overnight leader Scottie Scheffler sitting at nine-under par. Scheffler, the newly crowned world No. 1, has a three-shot advantage over second-placed Cameron Smith. Five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods, who began a remarkable comeback on Thursday by carding a one-under 71 in the opening round, will start the day at seven-over par in a tie for 41st place. The winner of this year's Masters will go home with a whopping $2.7 million, as well as the famous green jacket.
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LAS VEGAS, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart NFTs are the next innovative evolution of NFTs pioneered by VIMworld. Known as VIMs (Virtually Integrated Metadata) on the platform, these virtual characters build layered backstories, rather than being just a collection of unchangeable pixels on the screen. These Smart NFTs grow and change based on its owner's interactions with it.
Owners can feed their Smart NFT VIMworld's native token VEED to evolve the artwork and earn treasures or other secondary items in a variety of fun ways to make them unique. When fully utilized, a Smart NFT VIM will become the manifestation of its owner's identity, acting as both a virtual companion and ironclad resume of personal accomplishments.
Smart NFTs rely on frequent and sustained interaction with their owners in order to take their true shape. VIMworld has been expertly designed from the ground up to be an evolutionary open metaverse, and VIMs are intended to be integrated into gaming and social experiences that benefit from integrating user metadata.
NFT buyers are attracted to other projects because of incredible artwork, community hype, and limited minting. After the hype dies down, these collectors are often left wondering what to do besides holding. VIMworld understands these pain points first hand. In addition to the ways Smart NFT holders can engage on the VIMworld platform, VIMworld has developed an SDK to attract partnerships and third-party developers to integrate their applications and give users more places to explore and VIMs new ways to evolve.
VIMworld has also developed tools for owners to easily access, store and track progress of an owner's VIMs. The online platform has a robust management tool for feeding and levelling up each VIM. Owners can also check various leaderboards to compare progress to others in the community. While the marketplace allows owners to buy and sell VIMs.
For owners who have a variety of digital assets, VIMworld developed Nufinetes, a secure multi-chain wallet app that currently enables transactions on Ethereum and Vechain, with support for several tokens. It allo Nufinetes is available for iOS and Android so NFT collectors and digital asset holders from all over the world can have one centralized wallet app.
Smart NFTs will continue to evolve as web3 gains wider adoption VIMworld will continue to pave the way with exciting new features and utility that take full advantage of Smart NFT technology.
VIMworld is a revolutionary non-fungible token (NFT) ecosystem that creates a space where entrepreneurship and play combine and thrive. At the core of VIMworld are VIMs themselves, each one unique and permanent. VIMs are Smart NFTs that will deliver an immutable system of authentication, allowing their owners to both store and build value through play whilst building meaningful connections with others.
VIMworld can be accessed through VIMworld.com using a VeChain-enabled browser such as the VeChain Sync browser or Google Chrome + Comet Extension. For more information about VIMworld, please visit vimworld.com or follow our social media channels:
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North Port honors the heroes of the September 11 attacks
Published: Sep. 10, 2022 at 3:32 PM EDT|Updated: 49 minutes ago
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The North Port Fire Rescue Honor Guard is honoring those who lost their lives in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
The Remember the Fallen 5k Memorial Run took place the morning of September 10 at the George Mullen activity center in from of city hall. The event was dedicated to remembering the victims of the attack as well as the heroism of first responders and military.
Members of the Northport Fire Rescue Honor Guard and other nearby agencies ran the event in full uniform. In addition to the 5k run, pieces of the world trade center were on display along with a fire truck and some booths for the community to come together and enjoy.
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Second Annual 'Mission for the Future' Search Invites Startups with Diverse Perspectives and Impact-Driven Solutions to Join Forces
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The LG Electronics North American Innovation Center (LG NOVA) has launched its second annual Mission for the Future global search.
Following last year's successful program introduction, LG NOVA invites companies of all sizes and stages to propose their business ideas for the opportunity to grow and work with LG. Qualifying companies will have access to resources and potential investments from LG and the Capital Alliance to support the joint business model, as well as resources and funding for concept development and support from LG's global infrastructure and supply chain. The call for submissions opens today.
The 2022 call for submissions focuses on the next generation of business ideas in emerging industries that will not only improve quality of life, but change it for the better—for the good of people, communities and the planet. The program is looking for joint business ideas that the companies can develop and build together with LG NOVA and participating LG business units.
This year's focus tracks broaden the field of business ideas to include Digital Health, Metaverse & Gaming, Environmental-Social-Governance (ESG) & Electric Mobility, Display Solutions, Smart Lifestyle and Open Innovation. Within the Smart Lifestyle track, LG is looking for breakthrough solutions across the home, work and play. The Open Innovation track is an open category for any emerging fields, including personal 5G, the next personal device, and digital media.
The 2022 Mission for the Future search brings in new opportunities to work with LG Home Appliances & Air Solutions, Home Entertainment and Business Solutions, a part of LG Electronics. In addition, LG Display has signed on to Mission for the Future 2022 to create new opportunities to innovate with startups in its business. Both LG Display and LG Electronics are subsidiaries of LG Corporation in Korea.
"We're seeking companies, entrepreneurs and innovators with bold ideas that challenge the status quo to submit their concepts to us," said Dr. Sokwoo Rhee, LG Electronics Senior Vice President of Innovation and head of LG NOVA. "As a technology company with a global footprint, we see the potential for a positive, vibrant society built around communities that enable people to prosper – all through the power of technology and innovation."
Submission forms open today, Sept. 1, 2022, and the final deadline is Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. This initial application is the starting point for the LG NOVA team's internal evaluation process, which will kick off the three- to six-month joint business collaboration and growth program.
LG NOVA and the selection team will choose up to 40 companies to join the LG NOVA program across the seven focus tracks, initially. Throughout the three- to six-months co-collaboration process, the team will continue to work with these companies, providing resources and support, and developing new areas for business collaboration and growth. Final selected businesses will have the opportunity to build their business in collaboration with LG. Throughout the process, qualifying companies may receive:
- Up to $100,000 USD for a joint product or concept development,
- Resources and potential investments from LG Electronics, LG Display, and other LG NOVA affiliates that could total in the millions of dollars; and
- Co-collaborate with LG for potential opportunities to develop multi-million-dollar engagements as new businesses within LG's global innovation portfolio.
All who qualify will be joining the LG NOVA Universe, where the NOVA program is actively growing a community of entrepreneurs and startups working to create a better future for all.
For more information, including full terms and conditions, on the upcoming second annual Mission for the Future challenge and overall LG NOVA program, please visit www.lgnova.com.
About LG NOVA
LG NOVA, the North American Innovation Center for global innovation leader LG Electronics, is a team focused on bringing innovation from the outside to LG. LG NOVA is based in Santa Clara, Calif. The center's mission is to build, nurture and grow innovations that impact the future. Learn more about LG NOVA at www.lgnova.com.
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $63 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, energy solutions and vehicle components. LG is 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. The company's commitment to environmental sustainability and its "Life's Good" marketing theme encompass how LG is dedicated to people's happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. www.LG.com.
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CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barracuda, a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-first security solutions today announced that security, storage and channel veteran Chris Ross has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), responsible for worldwide sales and partnerships. Ross joined Barracuda in 2015 as senior vice president of international sales and brings over 30 years of technology experience to the company.
As CRO, Ross will focus on accelerating the company's current growth trajectory across its geographic sales regions.
"We are delighted that Chris has taken on this role at what is an exciting time for Barracuda," said Hatem Naguib, CEO at Barracuda. "Supported by KKR, we are driving innovation across the business as we evolve our integrated suite of advanced security solutions to meet the needs of customers and partners. Since joining Barracuda, Chris has driven rapid expansion and acceleration of Barracuda's international business. As CRO, he will help our worldwide sales team to harness best practice, power growth, drive efficiency and further deepen the alignment of sales with key supporting functions."
"I am excited to be taking this next step in my journey at Barracuda," said Chris Ross, CRO at Barracuda. "This is a pivotal time for the company, as we embark on the next stage of our accelerated growth journey and complete the acquisition with KKR. I'll be working to integrate our global sales teams and to share and adopt best practices across the teams as we deliver our next generation cloud-first cybersecurity solutions that protect our customers from the ever-evolving threat landscape."
At Barracuda we strive to make the world a safer place. We believe every business deserves access to cloud-first, enterprise-grade security solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. We protect email, networks, data and applications with innovative solutions that grow and adapt with our customers' journey. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide trust Barracuda to protect them — in ways they may not even know they are at risk — so they can focus on taking their business to the next level. For more information, visit barracuda.com.
Barracuda Networks, Barracuda and the Barracuda Networks logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Barracuda Networks, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping has arrived in Central Asia in his first foreign trip in almost 1,000 days, returning to the world stage in an attempt to reassert Beijing's global influence during a time of increased friction with the West.
The trip will see Xi make a state visit to Kazakhstan Wednesday, before traveling to neighboring Uzbekistan for a regional summit, where he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin -- their first in-person meeting since the invasion of Ukraine.
Weeks before Russia's tanks rolled into Ukraine, the two strongmen leaders declared a "non-limits" friendship, and Beijing has pledged to continue strengthening ties with Moscow throughout the war.
Their meeting will provide a much-needed show of diplomatic support for Putin, who is facing significant setbacks in Ukraine and counts Xi as his most powerful ally. And for Xi, Putin remains a close strategic partner, who shares his suspicion and grievances toward the West -- and his vision for an alternative world order.
The meeting will take place on the sidelines of a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a China-led security and economic grouping that brings together nations from India to Iran.
The trip also comes at a crucial time for Xi, just weeks before he is expected to secure a norm-breaking third term in power at a major political meeting in Beijing -- a move that will cement his role as China's most powerful leader in decades.
That Xi feels comfortable enough to travel outside China during this period shows he is confident about his grip on power, said Steven Tsang, director of the China Institute at SOAS University of London. The choice of destination is also in line with Xi's obsession with control, according to Tsang.
"This is somebody who wants to be in control of everything. At the G20 summit, he is one out of 20 and not quite so much in control," he said.
But at the SCO, China is able to set the agenda, Tsang said. "[Xi] wants to send the signal that he is in charge and working with friends and partners. The SCO summit in Central Asia, with Putin joining, ticks all the boxes."
Strategic pivot
That Xi would choose Central Asia is intended to send a clear message about Beijing's foreign policy priorities, say analysts, as tensions with the West build over the self-governing island of Taiwan.
"Central Asia has always been the strategic pivot for China whenever conflicts loom in the East Asia side," said Niva Yau, senior researcher at the OSCE Academy, a foreign policy think tank in Kyrgyzstan.
The thinking behind this, she explained, is that the Chinese economy will be very fragile in the event of a real conflict to its east, given how much our international political economy today is based on the sea.
"Every time China gets into tension with Taiwan, Central Asia all of a sudden opens up to be the place that they make grand gestures," Yau said.
Over the past decade, China has expanded its land-based trade route to the west, particularly through Xi's flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a massive infrastructure project that stretches from East Asia to Europe.
Xi's first stop in Kazakhstan is a nod to that legacy -- the country is where Xi announced the BRI in 2013, less than a year after he came to power.
Central Asia is important to China for another reason: Xinjiang, Yau said.
Since the United Nations Human Rights Office released a damning report on China's repression against Uyghur Muslims in its western region of Xinjiang, overseas Uyghurs, human rights activists and scholars have pushed for new momentum to call for international intervention.
According to Yau, the region where actions are most likely to be taken is Central Asia, which borders Xinjiang and is home to about half million ethnic Uyghurs.
"So China knows that Central Asia is about to be hit by this international pressure and they need to go there and get reassurance that they are ready for this, or that they are on China's side," she said.
"Especially because at these UN votes, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan haven't been voting along with China the way Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan have. I think it's fairly obvious what's on the agenda."
And the SCO could be the right platform for that. Established in 2001 by Beijing along with Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, a central calling of the organization is to combat the perceived threats of "terrorism, separatism and extremism" -- all terms used to justify China's crackdown in Xinjiang.
SCO summit
Under Xi, the SCO has expanded in ambition, adding India and Pakistan among its members in 2017. Afghanistan is an observer, and Iran is slated to become a full member at this summit, according to Chinese state media reports.
Since its founding, the SCO has long been seen by some as a potential anti-US block, led by China and Russia, to challenge the Western-dominated global order.
Beijing and Moscow certainly harbor ambitions for a new multipolar world. Xi and Putin discussed it when they last met in Beijing, and on Monday, Beijing's top diplomat Yang Jiechi told outgoing Russian Ambassador Andrey Denisov that China is ready to work with Russia to take the global order "in a more just and rational direction."
But experts say in its current state, the SCO is not really the perfect platform for pushing that agenda.
As a multilateral organization, SCO is a much weaker regional block compared with the European Union or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
"There has actually been some tension at times within the SCO. Russia has tried to advance some of its interests which aren't always aligned with China's in the region. I don't think it's perfectly set up to be this kind of platform for shaping a new world order," said Brian Hart, a fellow with the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
"But I do think it is an important organization, one that Beijing hopes to continue to support and lead -- and one that it does appreciate Russian buy-in on."
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Launching its most requested feature, Tango expands Workflow capture to the desktop.
LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tango, the leading workflow intelligence platform that streamlines the creation of process documentation, today announced the launch of its highly anticipated desktop application to enable Workflow capture outside the browser on both Mac and Windows devices.
Tango provides the capabilities necessary for organizations to standardize best practices, onboard and train new hires more quickly, and improve employee performance. Tango first launched its Chrome Extension in September 2021 to capture digital processes in real-time within the browser. Since September, over 100,000 users have adopted Tango as their documentation solution. The new desktop application will allow Pro-Plan users of Tango's best-in-class Workflow capture engine to capture actions taken outside the browser. For many organizations, critical operational processes beyond the browser involve applications like Excel, Slack, and Outlook.
With Tango, you can document, share, and iterate on your core processes like never before. Both the Chrome Extension and desktop application provide instantaneous, beautiful step-by-step how-to guides that are easily exported to commonly used knowledge bases and platforms (e.g., Confluence, Guru, Notion). Users have complete control over which processes Tango documents by starting, pausing, and stopping capture with one click. Tango is SOC 2 compliant, a gold standard of security and data protection.
"We're thrilled to launch our new desktop application. In the nine months since launching, our users routinely expressed their desire to create Workflows outside the browser. With both the Chrome Extension and desktop application, Tango is expanding the surface area of not only our product, but our users' ability to share their know-how," said Kees Kluskens, Tango's Software Engineer leading the desktop project.
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Tango for desktop is available in beta starting Tuesday, May 17, as part of Tango's Pro Plan. Free version users can upgrade to Tango Pro for only $16 per month and save 25% ($12 per month) when choosing to be billed annually.
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DETROIT (AP) — A tax credit of up to $7,500 could be used to defray the cost of an electric vehicle under the Inflation Reduction Act now moving toward final approval in Congress.
But the auto industry is warning that the vast majority of EV purchases won’t qualify for a tax credit that large.
That’s mainly because of the bill’s requirement that, to qualify for the credit, an electric vehicle must contain a battery built in North America with minerals mined or recycled on the continent.
And those rules become more stringent over time — to the point where, in a few years, it’s possible that no EVs would qualify for the tax credit, says John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance of Automotive Innovation, a key industry trade group. As of now, the alliance estimates that about 50 of the 72 electric, hydrogen or plug-in hybrid models that are sold in the United States wouldn’t meet the requirements.
“The $7,500 credit might exist on paper,” Bozzella said in a statement, “but no vehicles will qualify for this purchase over the next few years.”
The idea behind the requirement is to incentivize domestic manufacturing and mining, build a robust battery supply chain in North America and lessen the industry’s dependence on overseas supply chains that could be subject to disruptions.
Production of lithium and other minerals that are used to produce EV batteries is now dominated by China. And the world’s leading producer of cobalt, another component of the EV batteries, is the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Though electric vehicles are part of a global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, they require metallic elements known as rare earths, found in places like Myanmar, where an Associated Press investigation has found that the push for green energy has led to environmental destruction.
Under the $740 billion economic package, which passed the Senate over the weekend and is nearing approval in the House, the tax credits would take effect next year. For an EV buyer to qualify for the full credit, 40% of the metals used in a vehicle’s battery must come from North America. By 2027, that required threshold would reach 80%.
If the metals requirement isn’t met, the automaker and its buyers would be eligible for half the tax credit, $3,750.
A separate rule would require that half the batteries’ value must be manufactured or assembled in the North America. If not, the rest of the tax credit would be lost. Those requirements also grow stricter each year, eventually reaching 100% in 2029. Still another rule would require that the EV itself be manufactured in North America, thereby excluding from the tax credit any vehicles made overseas.
Automakers generally don’t release where their components come from or how much they cost. But it’s likely that some versions of Tesla’s Model Y SUV and Model 3 car, the Chevrolet Bolt car and SUV and the Ford Mustang Mach E would be eligible for at least part of the credit. All those vehicles are assembled in North America.
The tax credit would be available only to couples with incomes of $300,000 or less or single people with income of $150,000 or less. And any trucks or SUVs with sticker prices above $80,000 or cars above $55,000 wouldn’t be eligible.
There’s also a new $4,000 credit for buyers of used EVs, a provision that could help modest-income households go electric.
The industry says the North American battery supply chain is too small right now to meet the battery component requirements. It has proposed that the measure expand the list of countries whose battery materials would be eligible for the tax credit to nations that maintain defense agreements with the United States, including NATO members.
One component of the bill would require that after 2024, no vehicle would be eligible for the tax credit if its battery components came from China. Most vehicles now have some parts sourced in China, the alliance said.
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat and a leading ally of Detroit automakers, complained that Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a critical Democratic vote, had opposed any tax credits for EV purchases.
“I went round-and-round with Senator Manchin, who frankly didn’t support any credit of any kind, so this is a compromise,” Stabenow told reporters Monday. “We’ll work through it and make this as good as we can for our automakers.”
Manchin, long a holdout Democrat who negotiated terms of the deal with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, had blocked previous climate and social spending proposals.
Manchin’s office declined to comment. He told reporters last week that he wants automakers to “get aggressive and make sure that we’re extracting in North America, we’re processing in North America and we put a line on China. I don’t believe that we should be building a transportation mode on the backs of foreign supply chains. I’m not going to do it.”
Stabenow asserted that the bill was written by people who don’t understand that manufacturers can’t simply flip a switch and create a North American supply chain, though they are working on it. Numerous automakers, including General Motors, Ford, Stellantis, Toyota and Hyundai-Kia, have announced plans to build EV battery plants in the United States.
Katie Sweeney, executive vice president of the National Mining Association, said that industry leaders “like the requirement that minerals for batteries be sourced close to home rather than from our geopolitical rivals.”
“Doing that,” she said, “directly supports high-paying jobs here in the United States … secures our supply chain and really enhances our global competitiveness.”
Stabenow said she remains hopeful that the Biden administration can offer the tax credits next year while it works on the detailed rules for the battery requirements.
“We will continue to work with the automakers and the administration on getting as much common sense into the regulations as possible,” the senator said.
Messages were left Monday seeking comment from the White House and the Treasury Department, which would administer the credits.
Stabenow says she’s pleased that the measure would restore tax credits for General Motors, Tesla and Toyota, all of which hit caps under a previous bill and can no longer offer them. Ford, too, she said, is closing in on an EV cap.
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BIRMINGHAM, England, May 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VAPORESSO is making NEW announcements on the stand at The Vaper Expo UK show TODAY with a showcase at 2pm. Following a successful evening, winning Awards. VAPORESSO came 1st for the Best Tank, 2nd place for Best Mod and winning 3rd place for Best Pod system at the Vapouround awards. VAPORESSO has a joint booth with SMOORE at the show and will be announcing the following over the next few days:
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LONDON, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The platinum market should move closer to balance in 2022, according to Johnson Matthey's latest PGM Market Report. This provides an overview of demand for platinum group metals in 2021 and an outlook for 2022, in advance of the annual London Platinum & Palladium Market week.
Platinum demand growth will be driven by rising consumption in catalysts for heavy duty trucks, and increased use of platinum (in place of palladium) in gasoline autocatalysts. South African platinum supplies will contract by 9%, with plant maintenance at the country's two largest PGM refiners, and mining activity hit by operational challenges. Industrial demand will remain robust, although it will retreat from the record levels seen in 2021 when Chinese glass companies purchased unusually large quantities of platinum.
Johnson Matthey's report shows that the palladium and rhodium markets could move back into deficit in 2022, with lower South African supplies and downside risks to Russian shipments. Demand growth will be constrained by weak vehicle output, and cost-saving programmes by auto and industrial consumers. High prices have triggered significant thrifting by Chinese automakers, increased substitution of palladium with platinum in gasoline autocatalysts, and reductions in rhodium use by glass companies. Prices for both metals remained strong during the first four months of 2022, with palladium climbing to an all-time high of over $3,300 in March as supply concerns intensified.
Rupen Raithatha, Market Research Director at Johnson Matthey, commented: "We expect weak car output to moderate PGM demand growth in 2022. In recent months we've seen repeated cuts to vehicle production forecasts, due to semiconductor shortages and supply chain disruption. There could be further downgrades to come, especially in China, where Covid disruption led to stoppages at some car plants during April. However, PGM supplies are also under pressure, with Russian shipments facing logistical and commercial hurdles, and South African mines losing production due to extreme weather, electricity shortages, safety stoppages, and intermittent labour disruption."
Industrial demand for platinum is forecast to fall short of 2021's record level, because some of the platinum required for this year's fibreglass expansions was acquired in advance. However, platinum consumption by the glass industry should remain robust by historical standards, reflecting the growing role of glass fibre reinforced materials in carbon reduction applications such as vehicle lightweighting and wind power. In contrast, glass sector demand for rhodium will be weak, with glass companies further reducing the rhodium content of alloys used in glassmaking equipment.
Stewart Brown, Research Manager at Johnson Matthey, said "Platinum alloys used in fibreglass production have traditionally contained 10−20% rhodium, to help glassmaking apparatus withstand extremely high temperatures. Using more rhodium allows for longer production campaigns, improves productivity, and reduces the frequency of recycling and refabricating equipment. Until very recently, 10% was widely regarded as the lower limit, but exceptionally high rhodium prices have driven some fibreglass companies to reduce the rhodium content of their alloys even further."
Demand for PGM in the chemical industry is forecast to enjoy double-digit growth in 2022, reflecting continued investment in Chinese petrochemicals capacity. Total PGM consumption in China's petroleum and chemical industries will rise by 12% and is set to exceed one million ounces for a fifth consecutive year. Johnson Matthey's May 2022 PGM Market Report includes a special feature on the impact of Chinese industrial policy on PGM demand.
Jason Jiang, Johnson Matthey's Market Research Manager for China, said: "The 13th Five Year Plan, which ran from 2016 to 2020, saw extensive modernisation of China's petroleum refining industry, and massive investment in 'building block' chemicals used in many industrial products. This has generated significant demand for all the PGM, especially platinum. Since 2016, we estimate that over 7 million oz of PGM have been purchased by Chinese petroleum refiners and chemicals producers. Going forward, there is potential for new PGM use in energy transition applications such as lower-carbon fuels and chemicals. Using PGM process catalysts often allows for more energy efficient reactions, with fewer unwanted byproducts and reduced water consumption."
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LONDON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Trip.com is launching its integrated carbon solution to enable Trip.com users worldwide to address the CO2 emissions of their travel.
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CHOOOSE™ is a leader in technology-based climate action headquartered in Oslo, Norway. CHOOOSE builds digital tools so everyone, anywhere, can easily integrate climate action into everyday life and business. Together with its ecosystem of industry partners and individual supporters, the CHOOOSE platform is accelerating access and adoption of climate solutions across a range of key technologies – from nature-based solutions to carbon removal to Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Learn more at www.chooose.today.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hesam Yazdi, board member and primary insider of Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG), has today purchased 10.000 shares in GiG at a price of SEK 21.97 per share. After this transaction, Hesam Yazdi and close associates owns 927,150 shares in GiG, including 64,550 shares via pension savings plans.
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Gaming Innovation Group is a leading iGaming technology company, providing solutions, products and services to iGaming Operators. Founded in 2012, Gaming Innovation Group's vision is 'To be the industry leading platform, sportsbook and media provider delivering world class solutions to our iGaming partners and their customers. GiG's mission is to drive sustainable growth and profitability of our partners through product innovation, scalable technology and quality of service. Gaming Innovation Group operates out of Malta and is dual-listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GIG and on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker symbol GIGSEK. www.gig.com
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SÃO PAULO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EMBRAER S.A. (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3) releases its Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Results.
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- Firm order backlog ended 2Q22 at US$ 17.8 billion (+US$0.5 billion versus 1Q22). This is the highest quarter backlog post pandemic, driven by solid order activity. Recent announcement of 20 E195-E2 firm order of Porter will be included in 3Q22 backlog.
- Reported 2Q22 consolidated gross margin of 22.9% higher than 18.2% reported in 2Q21, with y-o-y improvement in most segments due to product mix, pricing increase and overall operational performance, including tax efficiencies.
- Adjusted EBIT and EBITDA were US$ 81.2 million and US$ 124.6 million, respectively, yielding Adjusted EBIT margin of 8.0% and Adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.2%.
- In 2Q22, Embraer reported Adjusted Net Income (excluding deferred taxes and special items) of US$ 39.4 million and Earnings per Share of US$ 0.40.
- Free cash flow (FCF) in 2Q22 was a surplus of US$ 91.2 million, representing a significant improvement compared to the US$ 45.1 million in FCF in 2Q21, supported by divestment of Évora's facilities and EVE's IPO offset by working capital needs and liability management strategy.
- The Company finished the quarter with net debt of US$ 1.198 billion, or US$ 0.255 billion less than 1Q22 in line with the strategy to improve our capital structure and liability management.
- We reaffirm all aspects of our 2022 financial and deliveries guidance, with no material variation.
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(WSPA) – Several movie theater chains are giving families a cheap way to escape the heat this summer.
Regal Cinemas is hosting its 2022 Summer Movie Express by showing 20 movies for $2.
According to the company, the $2 movies will only air Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Brand new movies aren’t included. Instead, you may be familiar with the featured titles, which include “Madagascar,” “The Lego Movie,” “Despicable Me,” “Shrek,” and “Space Jam.”
Regal Cinemas has locations in 43 states plus Washington, D.C., but the summer movie deals will only be found at participating locations. You can check here for the list of movies and dates for this summer, and to see if a theater near you is participating.
A $2 movie ticket is a substantial savings from the status quo. A quick search of Regal’s site showed movie tickets to some family movies going for upwards of $15 at certain locations (though prices varied substantially state by state).
Cinemark is bringing back its Summer Movie Clubhouse program which shows select movies for just $1.50 per ticket at participating theaters. Movies in the lineup this summer include “The Boss Baby,” “Sing 2” and the “Paw Patrol: The Movie.” Check here to see if your local theater is participating.
AMC Theatres also offers moviegoers a way to save with its $5 Fan Faves program, which offers select movie tickets at $5 plus tax.
Remember don’t forget to turn off your phone. The movie is starting. | https://cw33.com/news/how-to-watch-2-movies-this-summer-in-theaters/ | 2022-05-24T14:34:06Z |
Partnership positions Chartwells to expand into previously untapped college and university markets
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chartwells Higher Education, a sector of Compass Group and recognized leader in contract food service management, today announced its acquisition of Fresh Ideas, a food service management company based out of Columbia, Missouri. The acquisition allows Chartwells Higher Education to expand into more regional college and university markets while Fresh Ideas continues to build upon their strong client partner relationships.
Chartwells and Fresh Ideas share the belief that no two campuses are alike and that dining programs should be customized to match every campus' culture. That's why Fresh Ideas will continue to operate under the same brand, culture, and leadership. For over 20 years, Fresh Ideas has been providing clients with exceptional localized foodservice, and now, the added benefits of Chartwells' network of tools and resources ensures their top-tier service will continue moving forward.
"As an organization focused on creating strong collaborative relationships with their clients, the Fresh Ideas team is a perfect match for our Chartwells culture," says Andrea Johnson, President of Operations and Growth for Chartwells.
"We look forward to the partnership and the learnings both companies will bring as we continue to create one of kind dining experiences on the campuses we serve," added Chartwells Higher Education CEO, Lisa McEuen.
Fresh Ideas is a dynamic regional foodservice company serving clients based mostly in the Midwest, South and Southeast. They will continue to operate under the Fresh Ideas name as they, together with Chartwells, continue to seek out opportunities to expand.
"At Fresh Ideas, we are passionate about serving great food and cultivating a culture of caring," says Matt Clervi, Chief Executive Officer and President. "We are thrilled to join Chartwells and work together to provide exceptional dining programs for students across the country."
Click the following links for more information on Chartwells Higher Education and Fresh Ideas.
Chartwells is the recognized leader in contract food service management, hospitality, and award-winning guest service within over 300 college and university dining environments throughout academic institutions across the U.S. Chartwells' nutritious cuisine not only satisfies the unique appetites, lifestyles, and dietary needs of every guest dining on campus, but it also brings people together to promote the high-intensity relationships that will prepare students for the future. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsHigherEd.com, www.ChartwellsMonthly.com, www.DineonCampus.com.
Fresh Ideas is a food service management company that creates personalized fresh food programs and experiences for colleges and universities, K-12 schools, senior living communities, and business and industry clients in the Midwest, South and Southeast.
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Meredith Rosenberg
Chartwells Higher Education
meredith.rosenberg@compass-usa.com
Kris Lensmeyer
Fresh Ideas
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ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rachel Rynda (RIN-da), a 19-year-old college student from Montgomery, Minnesota, representing Le Sueur County, was crowned the 69th Princess Kay of the Milky Way in an evening ceremony Aug. 24 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
Rynda will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for nearly 2,100 Minnesota dairy farm families. She is the daughter of Francis and Theresa Rynda and attends University of Wisconsin River Falls.
Ten county dairy princesses from throughout Minnesota competed for the Princess Kay of the Milky Way title. Aly Dieball of Green Isle, representing Sibley County, and Kiley Lickfelt of Hutchinson, representing McLeod County, were selected as runners-up.
Briana Maus of Freeport representing Stearns County, along with Lickfelt and Rynda were named scholarship winners. Rynda was also named Miss Congeniality.
Throughout her year-long reign as Princess Kay of the Milky Way, Rynda will make public appearances to help connect consumers to Minnesota's dairy farm families. She will work to bring dairy to life through conversations, classroom visits and various speaking engagements.
Rynda's first official duty as Princess Kay will be to sit in a rotating cooler in the Dairy Building (located at the corner of Judson Avenue and Underwood Street) for nearly eight hours to have her likeness sculpted in a 90-pound block of butter the first two days of the Minnesota State Fair – Thursday, Aug. 25 and Friday, Aug. 26. This year will mark the first year butter sculptor and Minnesota native Gerry Kulzer will be carving Princess Kay and the finalists in a solo capacity.
Other finalists are scheduled to have their likenesses sculpted as follows:
- Saturday, Aug. 27: Amber Post, Lake Wilson, representing Murray County
- Sunday, Aug. 28: Aly Dieball, Green Isle, representing Sibley County
- Monday, Aug. 29: Briana Maus, Freeport, representing Stearns County
- Tuesday, Aug. 30: Allison Wright, Hutchinson, representing McLeod County
- Wednesday, Aug. 31: Kallie Frericks, Albany, representing Stearns County
- Thursday, Sept. 1: Ashley Holst, Kellogg, representing Wabasha County
- Friday, Sept. 2: Hailey Frericks, Albany, representing Stearns County
- Saturday, Sept. 3: Kiley Lickfelt, Hutchinson, representing McLeod County; and
- Sunday, Sept. 4: Alex Christen, Sauk Centre, representing Stearns County
Throughout the fair, Princess Kay and the other finalists will make appearances near the Butter Sculpture Booth in the Dairy Building and at the Moo Booth in the Dairy Barn. Princess Kay's Facebook page (facebook.com/princesskayofthemilkyway) will provide daily updates and photos of each completed butter sculpture.
Princess Kay candidates are judged on their general knowledge of the dairy industry, communication skills and enthusiasm for dairy. Midwest Dairy sponsors the Princess Kay program, which is funded by dairy farmers through their promotion checkoff.
Midwest Dairy® represents 4,800 dairy farm families and works on their behalf to build dairy demand by inspiring consumer confidence in our products and production practices. We are committed to Bringing Dairy to Life! By Giving Consumers an Excellent Dairy Experience and are funded by farmers from across a 10-state region, including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. For more information, visit MidwestDairy.com. Follow us on Twitter and find us on Facebook at Midwest Dairy.
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CARMEL, Ind., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KAR Auction Services, Inc., d/b/a KAR Global (NYSE: KAR), a leading operator of digital marketplaces for wholesale used vehicles, today announced its participation in the following investor conference:
- J.P. Morgan 2022 Auto Conference
- KAR's Chief Financial Officer Eric Loughmiller and Treasurer and Vice President Investor Relations Mike Eliason will be participating on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 4:35pm ET
Webcast of the presentation will be made available under the investor relations section of the company's website, karglobal.com.
KAR Auction Services, Inc. d/b/a KAR Global (NYSE: KAR), provides sellers and buyers across the global wholesale used vehicle industry with innovative, technology-driven remarketing solutions. KAR Global's unique end-to-end platform supports whole car, financing, logistics and other ancillary and related services. Our integrated physical, online and mobile marketplaces reduce risk, improve transparency and streamline transactions for customers in about 75 countries. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, KAR Global has employees across the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Uruguay and the Philippines. For more information and the latest KAR Global news, go to www.karglobal.com and follow us on Twitter @KARspeaks.
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HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean power technology innovator ONYX Systems announced an expanded lineup of near zero emission propane and zero emission battery powered floorcare equipment, benefiting facilities with more environmentally friendly solutions that increase productivity and cleaning results.
"ONYX has provided thousands of contract cleaners, shopping centers, schools, and municipalities with eco-friendly solutions that dramatically improve productivity and cleaning results. Our expanded lineup of both propane and battery powered equipment now offers more options to reduce carbon emissions while creating cleaner, healthier, and safer facilities."
ONYX recently added a 708cc near-zero emission propane powered floor polisher/burnisher to its floorcare line, the JX-700 Propane Burnisher (shown below), and is delighted to announce the launch of its first zero-emission battery powered floor Polisher/Burnisher, the JXi Burnisher (shown below). These two additions to its lineup nicely round off its complete range of clean air floorcare equipment.
To learn more please visit www.onyxsolutions.com.
Dedicated to a cleaner planet, ONYX provides technology to help power a cleaner future. ONYX products utilize near zero and zero emission technologies to ensure clean, safe, and reliable solutions for commercial operators. For additional information see www.onyxsolutions.com.
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Stuart Proctor/Vice President of Marketing
ONYX Systems, LLC
stuart@onyxsolutions.com
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ONYX Systems, LLC
12703 Commerce Station Drive, Suite 200
Huntersville, NC 28078
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A crewless robotic boat that had tried to retrace the 1620 sea voyage of the Mayflower has finally reached the shores of North America — this time in Canada instead of the Massachusetts coast where its namesake landed more than 400 years ago.
The sleek autonomous trimaran docked in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Sunday, after more than five weeks crossing the Atlantic Ocean from England, according to tech company IBM, which helped build it.
Piloted by artificial intelligence technology, the 50-foot (15-meter) Mayflower Autonomous Ship didn’t have a captain, navigator or any humans on board — though it might have helped to have a mechanic.
“The technology that makes up the autonomous system worked perfectly, flawlessly,” said Rob High, an IBM computing executive involved in the project. “Mechanically, we did run into problems.”
Its first attempt at the trans-Atlantic crossing to Plymouth, Massachusetts, in June 2021 was beset by technical glitches, forcing the boat to return to its home port of Plymouth, England.
It set off again from England nearly a year later on April 27, bound for Virginia — but a generator problem diverted it to Portugal’s Azores islands, where a team member flew in to perform emergency repairs. More troubles on the open sea came in late May when the U.S.-bound boat developed a problem with the charging circuit for the generator’s starter batteries.
AI software is getting better at helping self-driving machines understand their surroundings and pilot themselves, but most robots can’t heal themselves when the hardware goes awry.
Nonprofit marine research organization ProMare, which worked with IBM to build the ship, switched to a back-up navigation computer on May 30 and charted a course to Halifax — which was closer than any U.S. destination. The boat’s webcam on Sunday morning showed it being towed by a larger boat as the Halifax skyline neared — a safety requirement under international maritime rules, IBM said. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/autonomous-mayflower-reaches-american-shores-in-canada/ | 2022-06-06T08:42:52Z |
AKRON, Ohio, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today declared an unchanged quarterly dividend of 39 cents per share of outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable September 1, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 5, 2022.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp or online at www.firstenergycorp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements: This news release includes forward-looking statements based on information currently available to management. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These statements include declarations regarding management's intents, beliefs and current expectations. These statements typically contain, but are not limited to, the terms "anticipate," "potential," "expect," "forecast," "target," "will," "intend," "believe," "project," "estimate," "plan" and similar words. Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, which may include the following: the potential liabilities, increased costs and unanticipated developments resulting from government investigations and agreements, including those associated with compliance with or failure to comply with the Deferred Prosecution Agreement entered into on July 21, 2021 with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio; the risks and uncertainties associated with government investigations and audits regarding Ohio House Bill 6, as passed by Ohio's 133rd General Assembly (HB 6) and related matters, including potential adverse impacts on federal or state regulatory matters, including, but not limited to, matters relating to rates; the risks and uncertainties associated with litigation, arbitration, mediation, and similar proceedings, particularly regarding HB 6 related matters, including risks associated with obtaining court approval of the definitive settlement agreement in the derivative shareholder lawsuits; weather conditions, such as temperature variations and severe weather conditions, or other natural disasters affecting future operating results and associated regulatory actions or outcomes in response to such conditions; legislative and regulatory developments, including, but not limited to, matters related to rates, compliance and enforcement activity, cybersecurity, and climate change; the ability to accomplish or realize anticipated benefits from our FE Forward initiative and our other strategic and financial goals, including, but not limited to, overcoming current uncertainties and challenges associated with the ongoing government investigations, executing our transmission and distribution investment plans, greenhouse gas reduction goals, controlling costs, improving our credit metrics, growing earnings, and strengthening our balance sheet; the risks associated with cyber-attacks and other disruptions to our, or our vendors', information technology system, which may compromise our operations, and data security breaches of sensitive data, intellectual property and proprietary or personally identifiable information; mitigating exposure for remedial activities associated with retired and formerly owned electric generation assets; the ability to access the public securities and other capital and credit markets in accordance with our financial plans, the cost of such capital and overall condition of the capital and credit markets affecting FirstEnergy, including the increasing number of financial institutions evaluating the impact of climate change on their investment decisions; the extent and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related impacts to our business, operations and financial condition resulting from the outbreak of COVID-19 including, but not limited to, disruption of businesses in our territories, supply chain disruptions, additional costs, workforce impacts and governmental and regulatory responses to the pandemic, such as moratoriums on utility disconnections and workforce vaccination mandates; actions that may be taken by credit rating agencies that could negatively affect either our access to or terms of financing or our financial condition and liquidity; changes in assumptions regarding factors such as economic conditions within our territories, the reliability of our transmission and distribution system, or the availability of capital or other resources supporting identified transmission and distribution investment opportunities; changes in customers' demand for power, including, but not limited to, economic conditions, the impact of climate change, or energy efficiency and peak demand reduction mandates; changes in national and regional economic conditions, including recession and inflationary pressure, affecting FirstEnergy and/or its customers and those vendors with which FirstEnergy does business; the potential of non-compliance with debt covenants in our credit facilities; the ability to comply with applicable reliability standards and energy efficiency and peak demand reduction mandates; changes to environmental laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, those related to climate change; changing market conditions affecting the measurement of certain liabilities and the value of assets held in our pension trusts, or causing FirstEnergy to make contributions sooner, or in amounts that are larger, than currently anticipated; labor disruptions by our unionized workforce; changes to significant accounting policies; any changes in tax laws or regulations, or adverse tax audit results or rulings; and the risks and other factors discussed from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Dividends declared from time to time on FirstEnergy Corp.'s common stock during any period may in the aggregate vary from prior periods due to circumstances considered by FirstEnergy Corp.'s Board of Directors at the time of the actual declarations. A security rating is not a recommendation to buy or hold securities and is subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency. Each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating. These forward-looking statements are also qualified by, and should be read together with, the risk factors included in FirstEnergy's filings with the SEC, including, but not limited to, the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. The foregoing review of factors also should not be construed as exhaustive. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors, nor assess the impact of any such factor on FirstEnergy's business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. FirstEnergy expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise, except as required by law, any forward-looking statements contained herein or in the information incorporated by reference as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- about-face, the multi-dimensional color cosmetics brand founded by Ashley Frangipane, professionally known as Halsey, today announced its first and exclusive retail partnership with Ulta Beauty, the nation's largest beauty retailer. Tomorrow, June 14, 2022, about-face will introduce a wide range of its award-winning and highly-pigmented vegan products on Ulta.com. Additionally, the brand's top-sellers will launch in select stores this summer as part of Sparked at Ulta Beauty, a curated assortment of emerging, up and coming beauty brands entering retail for the first time.
"This is a proud 'pinch-me' moment on an already amazing journey for about-face," said Halsey, founder and Chief Creative Officer. "I have shopped the Ulta Beauty aisles for years and I can't wait to see about-face on the shelves. "For me, the opportunity to partner with Ulta Beauty is a no-brainer, and I'm so excited to see our kickass, high-performing formulas in-store and online, bringing our products to more faces."
about-face launched during the pandemic as an exclusive DTC shopping experience. With a sharp focus on high-performing formulas delivered in vibrant hues with custom, color-matched packaging, the brand quickly established a strong presence online, building a social community fueled by artistry and self-expression resonating with the Gen Z consumer.
As the preferred beauty destination for Gen Z, Ulta Beauty offers undeniable synergies for about-face, making the retail partnership a meaningful and strategic next phase for the brand. With more than 1,300 stores across the country, Ulta Beauty provides a new touchpoint for consumers to discover about-face's vividly-colorful assortment. With vegan, cruelty-free and clean formulas, about-face also meets the needs and values of guests through Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty.
"We are thrilled to welcome about-face to the Ulta Beauty family," said Maria Salcedo, senior vice president of merchandising, Ulta Beauty. "Halsey's creative vision for cosmetics is demonstrated throughout every part of the collection, from beautifully pigmented shades to thoughtfully designed packaging. We can't wait for beauty lovers to discover about-face exclusively at Ulta Beauty and join us in celebrating the brand's passion, authenticity, individuality and self-expression."
Launched in January 2021, about-face has been a favorite amongst editors, influencers and pro-makeup artists. Founded on the freedom of creative expression, about-face has fostered a strong community that encourages members to share their vibrant-colored makeup looks, bringing each personal vision of authentic artistry to life. Customers and followers have made impactful impressions on social and digital channels by designing striking, graphic looks using some of the brand's best-selling products – award-winning Matte Fluid Eye Paints and pigment-loaded Shadowsticks.
"What started as a passion of mine has now turned into a brand being sold at Ulta Beauty, so all of this still feels surreal," said Halsey. "In starting about-face, I always wanted to create products that people could use as a form of expression, without any rules tied to what beauty 'should be'. I feel incredibly proud to stand back and see what this brand has already become thus far, and excited for where it is headed."
At Ulta Beauty, guests will experience a range of about face's hero products across collections, specifically best-selling shades of Matte Fluid Eye Paints, Shadow Fix Eye Primer, Shadowsticks and Matte Fix Lip Pencils. Selects of other franchises including Paint-It Matte Lip Color and Fractal Glitter Eye Paint, will be available on ulta.com. About-face will continue to launch a range of novel, highly innovative products at Ulta Beauty through the remainder of 2022.
About about-face:
Makeup without rules. Made for the many versions of you, about-face is multidimensional makeup for everyone, everywhere created by Halsey and built on the truth that no one is just one thing and all humans are weird, complex and imperfectly beautiful beings. Everyone has their own messy, mad and personal method to becoming the greatest version of themselves, so we make products that are hardworking over hype, designed to celebrate the journey to become every version of us and all experimental versions along the way. Our pigment-saturated, long-wearing, buildable formulas empower self-expression and are 100% vegan and cleanly formulated.
About Halsey:
Halsey has amassed more than 31 billion combined global streams to date, including more than 12.5 billion U.S. streams, and sold nearly 17 million adjusted album units worldwide. Her latest album, If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power, was released in August of 2021, was produced by Trent Rezno, and was nominated for a Grammy. It followed the release of Manic, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Current Albums chart. It was the first album of 2020 to be certified Platinum in the U.S. as well as numerous other countries.
Halsey also just kicked off their Love and Power Tour on May 17 starting in West Palm Beach, FL and will continue until September 22, ending in Dover, Delaware. During this tour, they are also headlining a variety of festivals, including Hangout Music Festival, Governors Ball, Summerfest, Festival d'été de Québec, Fuji Rock Festival, Kraków Live Festival and Firefly Music Festival.
Halsey continues to push creative boundaries, exerting an influence and impact beyond music. Her first book, I Would Leave Me If I Could: A Collection of Poetry, debuted on The New York Times Best Sellers list in November, 2020. Named as one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2020, they have won over 20 awards, including an AMA, MTV VMA, GLAAD Award, the Songwriters Hall of Fame's Hal David Starlight Award and a CMT Music Award.
In January 2021, Halsey introduced about-face, an award-winning, multi-dimensional makeup line made for everyone. Halsey continues to speak up for important causes such as disenfranchised youth, women's rights, mental health and the LGBTQ community.
CONTACT: Jill Eisenstadt-Chayet, 310-650-2900, jec@blupr.com
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WASHINGTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement by Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the murder of Antonio de la Cruz, a reporter for the Mexican newspaper Expreso, today in Tamaulipas.
"We call on the Mexican government and law enforcement to bring to justice the killers of Antonio de la Cruz – the 12th journalist murdered in Mexico this year. Those who murder journalists must be arrested, prosecuted and punished. Because cases of violence against Mexican journalists are almost never solved, the state is sending a very bad message to the gangs and cartels who carry out these atrocities. De la Cruz was active on social media and regularly denounced politicians for corruption. In the same attack where he was killed, his wife was also killed, and their daughter was injured. This kind of tragedy must stop. Journalists must have better protection and when they are attacked the response from law enforcement and the government must be swift and vigorous."
Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists. With 3,000 members representing nearly every major news organization, the Club is a outspoken advocate for Press Freedom worldwide.
The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire civic engagement.
Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534 for the National Press Club
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Business Veteran to Lead Company's Next Phase of Innovation and Growth
MIAMI, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shyft, the fintech-powered marketplace reinventing the global moving industry, today announced that Randal Meske has been named Chief Executive Officer. Meske is a veteran go-to-market and growth leader with decades of leadership experience, including roles at SaaS startups and industry leaders such as IBM, Lotus, IHS Markit, and Oracle. Meske's appointment comes on the heels of the company's closing of $16 million in Series B funding. New investors include Munich RE Ventures and OurCrowd, with participation from existing investors, Inovia Capital and Blumberg Capital.
"We are excited that Randal is coming aboard to lead Shyft. His expertise and qualifications are perfectly suited to lead the company as it grows its partnerships, scales its solutions and extends its ecosystem for the moving industry," said Todd Simpson, Inovia Capital's General Partner.
With 31 million people in the U.S. moving each year, the moving industry generates an estimated $86 billion annually. From connecting customers to the world's best moving companies and providing pricing transparency, to integrating financial solutions for both those moving and suppliers, Shyft is providing digital infrastructure and supply chain solutions to the entire moving industry. Shyft will use the new capital to expand its solutions and value to customers across top global markets and demographics for relocation and moving.
"I am thrilled to join the Shyft team for the company's next phase of growth. I believe we have the team and technology to disrupt the relocation industry by replacing legacy tools with a holistic technology solution," said Meske. "We are focused on accelerating the modernization of the moving industry and helping moving companies grow their business, while making it easier for individuals and families to move into their new homes."
The company has facilitated more than 300,000 moves with 800+ moving companies and 220+ corporations and will continue to build partnerships and agreements with Relocation Management Companies (RMCs), real estate companies and membership organizations.
Shyft is reinventing the global moving industry by replacing analog tools and thinking with an innovative and seamless end-to-end moving experience. We believe mobility is a human right and that technology can and should be used to transform the way the world moves by making all of life's most important changes a stress-free experience. To learn more about Shyft or to book your move, please visit www.shyftmoving.com
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Top 10 builder now selling from the upper $600s at Monte Verde, with 3 models open for tour
FAIRFIELD, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS), a top 10 national homebuilder and industry leader in online sales, recently released 124 homesites for sale at Monte Verde, the company's exceptional new community in Fairfield, CA—boasting close proximity to Travis Air Force Base and destinations like Grizzly Island Wildlife Area and the San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Homebuyers will enjoy an inspired selection of modern two-story homes, featuring designer-selected finishes, versatile open-concept layouts, and the builder's Century Home Connect® smart home package. Three model homes are also available for tour.
Learn more and view available homes at www.CenturyCommunities.com/MonteVerdeCA.
More About Monte Verde:
- 4 single-family floor plans
- 4 to 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2-bay garage
- Up to 2,471 square feet
- Located within the Travis Unified School District
- Close to parks
- Central location between San Francisco and Sacramento
Sales Center:
199 Dobe Lane
Fairfield, CA 94553
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 925.234.9015.
DISCOVER THE FREEDOM OF ONLINE HOMEBUYING:
Century Communities is proud to feature its industry-first online homebuying experience on all available homes in California.
How it works:
- Shop homes at CenturyCommunities.com
- Click "Buy Now" on any available home
- Fill out a quick Buy Online form
- Electronically submit an initial earnest money deposit
- Electronically sign a purchase contract via DocuSign®
Learn more about the Buy Online experience at www.CenturyCommunities.com/online-homebuying.
About Century Communities
Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) is a top 10 national homebuilder, offering new homes under the Century Communities and Century Complete brands. Century is engaged in all aspects of homebuilding — including the acquisition, entitlement and development of land, along with the construction, innovative marketing and sale of quality homes designed to appeal to a wide range of homebuyers. The Colorado-based company operates in 17 states and over 45 markets across the U.S., and also offers title, insurance and lending services in select markets through its Parkway Title, IHL Home Insurance Agency, and Inspire Home Loans subsidiaries. To learn more about Century Communities, please visit www.centurycommunities.com.
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Online-wagering platform partner DraftKings readies for timely debut of online and mobile sports betting in Kansas
OLATHE, Kan., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Butler National Corporation (OTCQB: BUKS), through its wholly-owned subsidiary that manages Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City, Kansas, has received Sports Wagering Management Contract approval from the Kansas Lottery.
Earlier this summer, Butler National announced sports wagering platform agreements with DraftKings and Bally's Corporation.
The Sports Wagering Management Contract provides for the management of sports wagering, both in-house at the Boot Hill Casino, as well as through three Kansas Lottery approved Interactive Sports Wagering Platforms. The contract term is for five years and provides the statutory revenue share of ten percent to the state.
"We've been working diligently with our current online wagering platform partners to bring online sports betting to Kansans just as soon as regulators give us the green light," said Clark Stewart, CEO, Butler National Corporation. "The approval of the Sports Wagering Management Contract brings us one step closer to that significant achievement."
In anticipation of the launch of sports wagering by the Kansas Lottery, DraftKings expects a timely debut of its Kansas platform on the day the regulators approve the initial launch.
Boot Hill Casino & Resort, located in Dodge City, Kansas, also anticipates unveiling its on-site interim sportsbook and plans to accept wagers shortly after launch of the Interactive Sports Wagering Platform.
"Our team is focused on the timely launch of the DraftKings mobile platform and the DraftKings retail sports book at Boot Hill Casino in Dodge City," said Stewart. "We are thrilled to bring the excitement of sports wagering to our casino guests and to all Kansans."
Butler National is a recognized provider of professional management services in the gaming industry and a leader in special mission aircraft modifications.
Once the Kansas Lottery launches sports wagering, anyone legally permitted within the geographical boundaries of Kansas can place bets directly from their mobile devices or computers by accessing a participating sports book or eventually by visiting a lottery gaming facility.
Butler National Corporation has been a recognized provider of professional management services in the gaming industry for more than 20 years. Following the enactment of the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act (KELA), Butler National competed for a contract to manage a Lottery Gaming Facility for the State of Kansas. In 2008, Butler National Service Corporation (a Butler National Corporation subsidiary) proposed and was awarded a contract to manage the Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City. When Boot Hill Casino opened in 2009, it was the first state-owned and -operated casino in Kansas. In addition to its gaming division, Butler National manufactures, sells and services support systems for private, commercial and military aircraft.
Boot Hill Casino & Resort, managed by BHCMC, LLC and Butler National Service Corporation, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Butler National Corporation (OTCQB: BUKS), features over 500 electronic gaming machines, 14 table games, and a 150-seat casual dining restaurant known as Firesides at Boot Hill.
The $90 million Boot Hill Casino project opened in December 2009. The lottery facility games at Boot Hill Casino & Resort are owned and operated by the Kansas Lottery. The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission provides regulatory oversight for the casino. For more information about Boot Hill Casino & Resort, please visit us at www.boothillcasino.com, or call us at 1.877.906.0777.
Statements made in this report, other reports and proxy statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, communications to stockholders, press releases, and oral statements made by representatives of the Company that are not historical in nature, or that state the Company or management intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations or predictions of the future, may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Forward-looking statements can often be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "could," "should," "will," "intended," "continue," "believe," "may," "expect," "hope," "anticipate," "goal," "forecast," "plan," "guidance" or "estimate" or the negative of these words, variations thereof or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. It is important to note that any such performance and actual results, financial condition or business, could differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, incorporated herein by reference. Risk Factors and elsewhere herein or in other reports filed with the SEC. Other unforeseen factors not identified herein could also have such an effect. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in future operating results, financial condition or business over time.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. ("17EdTech" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: YQ) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of 17EdTech investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded 17EdTech securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with 17EdTech's December 2020 initial public offering. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
YQ investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) 17EdTech's K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the Company's initial public offering; (2) as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17EdTech's core business; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in 17EdTech during the relevant time frame, you have until September 19, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
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NEW YORK (AP) — In one breath, Nick Kyrgios talks about heading into the U.S. Open with as much self-belief and good play as ever, coming off a runner-up finish at Wimbledon and some strong results on hard courts in recent weeks.
In the next, ever an enigma, the 23rd-seeded Kyrgios says he can’t wait for his stay in the Flushing Meadows bracket to be over — perhaps as soon as Monday night, when he faces his “good mate,” fellow Australian and doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis — so he can head back home to the other side of the world.
Asked what he takes away from the run at the All England Club in July, Kyrgios said: “The confidence in myself to be able to do it over two weeks. Staying in a single spot for two to three weeks can be exhausting. And to know that I can do that and go about things the right way and take every practice session, every recovery session, the right way, it’s confidence in the back of my mind. But also, I’m the type of player that if I had won Wimbledon, I probably wouldn’t have played the U.S. Open.”
His first-round matchup might otherwise be a much-anticipated highlight of Day 1 at the year’s last Grand Slam tournament, along with appearances by 2021 men’s champion Daniil Medvedev (against Stefan Kozlov) and 2022 French Open finalist Coco Gauff (against Leolia Jeanjean) during the afternoon session in Ashe.
The rest of the schedule Monday will be overshadowed by the contest that precedes Kyrgios vs. Kokkinakis at night: 23-time major champion Serena Williams, in what could be the last singles match of her career, against Danka Kovinic. Kyrgios knows, naturally, how significant that one is, although he doesn’t anticipate watching any as he gets ready to play.
“Obviously it’s a very special moment for her. She’s probably the greatest of all time,” he said. “Whether or not we see anyone live the career that she has? I don’t think that’s possible.”
His career is rather unique itself.
Not in the same sort of remarkable results sort of way, mind you. But the way he carries himself on court — from the between-the-legs shots to the conflicts with opponents or chair umpires or fans — is far from standard.
At Wimbledon, where he made it past the quarterfinals at a major for the first time before losing to Novak Djokovic in a four-set final, there were plenty of big serves and forehands, as always.
Also, though, there was a $10,000 fine for spitting in the direction of a spectator, a contretemps with Stefanos Tsitsipas during and after their match (Tsitsipas said Kyrgios has “a very evil side” and accused him of “constant bullying”) and a back-and-forth about a woman in the stands who Kyrgios said was drunk (and who recently sued him for saying so). And, during that fortnight, word emerged from Australia about a still-pending court case involving an accusation of assault against a former girlfriend.
Djokovic managed to capture the multiple sides of Kyrgios with one lengthy answer at a news conference before their Centre Court matchup last month, remarking that “it seems like, mentally, he’s at a better state than what he was, where he was, some years ago” and noting “he thrives in a big stage” and “he’s got so much talent,” then concluding: “We know what was happening throughout many years with him mentally, emotionally; on and off the court, a lot of different things that were distracting him and he was not being able to get this consistency.”
That last word is not one often associated with the 27-year-old Kyrgios. It is appropriate lately.
Since Wimbledon, as the tour moved to the North American hard courts in the leadup to Flushing Meadows, Kyrgios won a doubles title with Kokkinakis in Atlanta (they were the doubles champions at the Australian Open in January), became the first man to ever win singles and doubles titles in the same year at Washington, and then beat Medvedev en route to the quarterfinals at Montreal, before petering out with a second-round loss to top American Taylor Fritz in Cincinnati.
“I was just so mentally and physically worn out. Mentally I wanted to go out there and give another good performance; my body almost didn’t let me. It was like trying to get a lawn mower started after four or five times. It just wasn’t going,” Kyrgios said. “There’s been so much going on at home — my brother’s had a baby; my mom is sick. It’s just hard to be away. It’s definitely weighing on me every day I’m longer on the road. I just want to go home, kind of thing. But I know this is an important event here, so I’ve just got to put them to the side.”
Some players will never acknowledge looking at the draw to see what could happen down the road in a tournament. Kyrgios is not one of them.
He thinks he and Kokkinakis were placed in a “great section” of the bracket, “so whichever one of us advances kind of has a great opportunity to capitalize.”
Still, Kyrgios added, “Whether I win or lose, it’s going to be the same for me. … It’s a win-win for me. If I win, it’s more money and another great result. If I lose, I get to go home.”
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NEW YORK, July 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPST) between March 18, 2021 and May 9, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period") of the important July 12, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Upstart securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Upstart class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6208 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 12, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Upstart's AI model could not adequately account for macroeconomic factors such as interest rates that impact the market-clearing price for loans; (2) as a result, Upstart was experiencing negative impact on its conversion rate; (3) as a result, Upstart was reasonably likely to use its balance sheet to fund loans; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Upstart's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Upstart class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6208 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention TG Therapeutics, Inc. ("TG Therapeutics") (NASDAQ: TGTX) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between January 15, 2020 and May 31, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in TG Therapeutics, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against TG Therapeutics includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) clinical trials revealed significant concerns related to the benefit-risk ratio and overall survival data of the Company's therapeutic product candidates, Ublituximab and Umbralisib; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the Umbralisib marginal zone lymphoma and follicular lymphoma New Drug Application, the Biologics License Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, the supplemental New Drug Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, or the Ublituximab relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis Biologics License Application in their current forms; (iii) as a result, the Company had significantly overstated Ublituximab and Umbralisib's clinical and/or commercial prospects; and (iv) therefore, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: September 16, 2022
Aggrieved TG Therapeutics investors only have until September 16, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
Vincent Wong, Esq.
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New York, NY 10002
Tel. 212.425.1140
E-Mail: vw@wongesq.com
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Strategic partnership to accelerate CI's digital transformation
TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) and CI Financial Corp. (TSX: CIX) (NYSE: CIXX) have entered into a long-term strategic partnership under which CGI will transform CI's investment fund transfer agency operations into an industry-leading platform with enhanced capabilities.
CGI will assume responsibility for managing CI's proprietary transfer agency ("TA") platform, modernize it and deliver it to CI in a holistic software-as-a-service ("SaaS") based platform. CGI will also manage CI's mutual fund unitholder record-keeping and client service operations, applying a blend of advanced technology and experienced operational expertise. As part of the partnership, CGI will welcome to its team new members from CI's IT, operations and client services groups, who will continue to support CI's business at CGI.
"We're excited by the tremendous benefits this new relationship with CGI will bring to our clients, our firm and our employees," said Darie Urbanky, CI President and Chief Operating Officer. "In selecting our strategic partner, we conducted a thorough and thoughtful review process. Critical to our choice was identifying a partner who would offer equivalent employment to our transfer agency employees and provide them with the wide-ranging career and learning opportunities of a prominent global consulting firm, while they continue to work closely with our business."
Mr. Urbanky said that while CI will remain the transfer agent for its investment funds, the agreement with CGI will provide CI with a modernized, leading-edge transfer agency platform and support teams with expanded capabilities—resulting in enhanced services and support for CI's advisor and investor clients. "By leveraging CGI's global scale, deep resources and technological expertise, we will accelerate our digital transformation and create significant operational efficiencies for CI," Mr. Urbanky said.
"We continue to see increasing demand for solutions that help clients optimize their operations, increase their agility, and deliver enhanced functionality through advanced technology platforms," said Guy Vigeant, President of CGI's Canada operations. "This partnership represents a significant milestone for our global financial services business, highlighting the value of CGI's end-to-end services, along with the breadth of capabilities provided by our global intellectual property portfolio. CI will immediately realize benefits from CGI's smart operation centers, enabled by our suite of technology-enabled business process services, that blends human, automated and artificial intelligence delivery."
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 88,500 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2021 reported revenue is $12.13 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
About CI Financial
CI Financial Corp. is an integrated global wealth and asset management company. CI managed and advised on approximately C$348.5 billion in client assets as at July 31, 2022. CI's primary asset management businesses are CI Global Asset Management (CI Investments Inc.) and GSFM Pty Ltd., and it operates in Canadian wealth management through CI Assante Wealth Management (Assante Wealth Management (Canada) Ltd.), CI Private Counsel LP, Aligned Capital Partners Inc., Northwood Family Office Ltd., CI Direct Investing (WealthBar Financial Services Inc.), and CI Investment Services Inc.
CI initiated its digital transformation strategy in 2019 and has attained numerous successes in modernizing its business operations, achieving cost savings and delivering value to clients. This progress has earned CI recognition as a digital transformation leader from IT World Canada. CI is maintaining its own IT, operations and client service staff to support the continued innovation and growth of its wealth management and other businesses.
CI's U.S. wealth management businesses consist of Barrett Asset Management, LLC, Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC, Bowling Portfolio Management LLC, Brightworth, LLC, BRR OpCo, LLC (Budros, Ruhlin & Roe), The Cabana Group, LLC, Corient Capital Partners, LLC, CPWM, LLC (Columbia Pacific Wealth Management), Columbia Pacific Advisors, LLC, Congress Wealth Management LLC, Dowling & Yahnke, LLC, Doyle Wealth Management, LLC, Galapagos Partners, LP, GLASfunds, LLC, Gofen & Glossberg, LLC, Matrix Capital Advisors, LLC, McCutchen Group LLC, OCM Capital Partners, LLC, Portola Partners Group LLC, Radnor Financial Advisors, LLC, RegentAtlantic Capital, LLC, The Roosevelt Investment Group, LLC, RGT Wealth Advisors, LLC, R.H. Bluestein & Co., Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC, Stavis & Cohen Private Wealth, LLC, and Surevest LLC.
CI is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under CIX and on the New York Stock Exchange under CIXX. Further information is available at www.cifinancial.com.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — If you are looking for a good foundation but still haven’t quite found that perfect one, TV personality and lifestyle expert Rita Verreos has some beauty tips and tricks you might want to try!
Survivor fans out there, you may have heard of Rita before. She was a contestant on the show in 2009.
Verreos is now one of the top beauty pageant coaches in the country, coaching women for pageants like Miss Texas, Miss California and Miss USA. | https://cw33.com/news/inside-dfw/watch-here-are-some-beauty-tips-from-former-survivor-contestant-rita-verreos/ | 2022-06-30T21:27:02Z |
SÃO PAULO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and B3: GOLL4), Brazil's largest domestic airline, announces today preliminary air traffic figures for the month of May 2022, compared to the same period in 2021.
Highlights:
- GOL's total supply (ASK) increased 124.5%. Total seats increased 125.1% and the number of departures increased by 130.9%. GOL's total demand (RPK) increased by 97.1% and the load factor was 77.3%.
- GOL's domestic supply (ASK) increased 110.0% and demand (RPK) increased by 82.3%. GOL's domestic load factor was 76.3%. The volume of departures increased by 124.2% and seats increased by 118.7%.
- GOL's international supply (ASK) was 200 million, the demand (RPK) was 181 million and international load factor was 90.6%.
May/22 Preliminary Traffic Figures:
* Source: Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) and the Company for the current month.
(1) Preliminary Figures
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About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. ("GOL")
GOL is Brazil's largest airline, leader in the corporate and leisure segments. Since its founding in 2001, it has been the airline with the lowest unit cost in Latin America, which has enabled the democratization of air transportation. The Company has alliances with American Airlines and Air France-KLM, in addition to making available to Customers many codeshares and interline agreements, bringing more convenience and ease of connections to any place served by these partnerships. With the purpose of "Being First for Everyone", GOL offers the best travel experience to its passengers, including: the largest inventory of seats and the most legroom; the most complete platform with internet, movies, and live TV; and the best loyalty program, SMILES. In cargo transportation, GOLLOG delivers parcels to various regions in Brazil and abroad and has a partnership with Mercado Livre. The Company has a team of 14,100 highly qualified airline professionals focused on Safety, GOL's number one value, and operates a standardized fleet of 142 Boeing 737 aircraft. GOL's shares are traded on the NYSE (GOL) and the B3 (GOLL4). For further information, visit www.voegol.com.br/ri.
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BORODYANKA, Ukraine (AP) — Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber and former Ukraine soccer star Andriy Shevchenko appealed for international donations to Ukraine to continue during a visit Monday to a residential area outside Kyiv that suffered extensive damage by Russian bombardment.
“People see it as a one-time thing. But, as you can see, people live with it every day,”said Schreiber, who has starred in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” and “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.”
“It’s a coward move,” Schreiber said, pointing at a damaged apartment tower block in Borodyanka, 50 kilometers (30 miles) north of Kyiv.
Borodyanka is located in the Bucha area, where hundreds of dead civilian were discovered following the Russian occupation and then retreat in late March. Ukrainian authorities said 16,000 residential buildings were damaged in the area.
Schreiber, who is partly of Ukrainian ancestry and is involved in several charity initiatives for the country, earlier met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
A number of Hollywood stars have visited Ukraine during the war, including Angelina Jolie, Sean Penn and Ben Stiller.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island University in partnership with the Global Council for Science and the Environment (GCSE) and the Office for Science and Technology of the Embassy of France in the United States hosted the International Summit on Plastic Pollution: From Research to Action from April 5 to 6 on the University's Brooklyn campus.
The summit followed the landmark resolution to end plastic pollution endorsed by 175 nations at the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi on March 2, 2022. It is the first summit in North America discussing concrete solutions aimed at reaching the goals of the UN's proposed agreement.
"Long Island University is proud to partner with leading global institutions and apply our research capabilities to the effort to curb plastic pollution," said Long Island University President Kimberly Cline. "We are committed to teaching our students that innovation and collaboration have the power to impact the world."
Long Island University is ranked in the top 7% of research institutions in the U.S. by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Its prestigious faculty includes scientists who rank in the top 2% globally of researchers in their chosen field. Dr. Alexander More, director of the Long Island University Honors College, is a world-renowned environmental scientist and fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and was a primary organizer of the summit.
"Plastic pollution is directly tied to pollution from oil, from which it's made," said Dr. More, associate professor of environmental health at Long Island University. "To remove one, we need to remove the other from our economy and ecosystem, and we need to do so for our health and the environment."
Researchers and policy leaders at the summit traveled from around the world to present groundbreaking innovations for replacing and removing plastics from the global economy, understanding health impacts, and opportunities for governments, research institutions and universities to collaborate and support long-term research initiatives and actionable policy proposals.
"Even if the number of scientific publications on plastic pollution increased exponentially in the last decade, there are still large gaps of knowledge. More transatlantic research collaboration is needed," said Mireille Guyader, counselor for science and technology at the French Embassy.
Jesse Ausubel, Chair of the Richard Lounsbery Foundation Outpacing Plastic Pollution through Science and Innovation, delivered the keynote address. Among his many accomplishments, Ausubel helped organize the first UN World Climate Conference in 1979, and he initiated the Census of Marine Life, Barcode of Life Initiative and International Quiet Ocean Experiment.
Other distinguished speakers included Senator Angele Preville and Deputé Philippe Bolo of the French Parliament; United States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse; Juliet Kabera, Director General of the Rwanda Environment Management Authority; Amy V. Uhrin, Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Debris Division; Muriel Mercier-Bonin, Research Director of the French National Institute for Food and Environment; Eric Chassignet, Director of the Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies; Wolfgang Ludwig, Director of the Centre of Education and Research on Mediterranean Environments; Philip Landrigan, Director of the Global Public Health Program and Global Pollution Observatory; and Paul Mayewski, Director of the Climate Change Institute.
"Plastic pollution is growing at a staggering pace posing challenges to human and ecosystem health," said Michelle Wyman, executive director of the Global Council for Science and the Evironment. "Cooperation by the scientific community and nations to accelerate solutions and mitigate most especially single-use plastics is imperative to curb the impacts from this growing global threat.
Plastic Pollution is accumulating at an alarming rate in our environment and bodies. Aquatic ecosystems are expected contain three times as much plastic by 2040 if no action is taken. Microplastics have been found in every ecosystem on the planet—from Mt. Everest at the top of the world, to Marianas Trench at the bottom of the ocean—and in March scientists found microplastics in human blood for the first time.
"As researchers our goal is to constantly search for new ways to collaborate and share data that helps inform policy to address the greatest challenges facing society today," said Dr. Randy Burd, senior vice president for academic affairs at Long Island University. "We are pleased to host some of the world's foremost environmental science and policy experts to support sustainable solutions for the future."
About Long Island University
Long Island University, founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, providing high quality academic instruction by world-class faculty. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its "value added" to student outcomes, LIU has a network of over 285,000 alumni, including industry leaders and entrepreneurs around the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information.
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Live Audio Webcast Available on June 1, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. ET
RESTON, Va., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE 500® science and technology leader, will participate in the Jefferies Virtual IT Services Summit.
Chris Cage, Chief Financial Officer, will engage in a virtual question and answer "fireside chat" on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. ET.
A live audio webcast of the event will be available on the Leidos Investor Relations website at http://ir.leidos.com. A replay of the webcast will be available following the presentation at the same link listed above for 30 days afterward.
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company's 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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Feds sue over new Arizona citizenship proof law for voting
PHOENIX (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday sued Arizona over a new law requiring people who use a federal form to register to vote to provide additional proof of citizenship if they want to vote for president or using the state’s popular vote-by-mail system.
The law signed by Republican Gov. Doug Ducey on March 30 is in direct conflict with a 1993 federal voter registration law and also violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964, according to the Justice Department. The law adds requirements for the federal form directly rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court in a 2013 Arizona case.
The Republican-controlled Legislature was well aware of the federal law and the Supreme Court decision written by the late conservative icon, Justice Antonin Scalia. But they went ahead anyway, arguing the new law would boost election security.
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the department’s civil rights division called the new law that goes into effect in January “a textbook violation of the National Voter Registration Act.”
She said the National Voter Registration Act has helped eliminate requirements that make it hard to register to vote.
“Arizona has passed a law that turns the clock back on progress by imposing unlawful and unnecessary requirements that would block eligible voters from the registration rolls for certain federal elections,” Clarke said in a statement.
The law violates the Civil Right Act by requiring election officials to reject registration forms if they contain a mistake or leave out information that is not needed to determine someone’s right to vote, she said.
Ducey said in a March 30 signing letter that the law is designed to address a growing number of voters who registered using the federal form who did not have to provide proof that they are citizens. The state’s voters added the citizenship proof requirement in 2004 when they enacted Proposition 200, but it does not apply to the federal form.
The federal form requires a person to swear they are a citizen, but there is no proof requirement. Those who register using the form and do not respond to election officials’ request for citizenship proof are only allowed to vote in federal elections. In 2020, just over 11,600 people were federal-only voters, but the number has since risen. Since the Supreme Court decision, Arizona has allowed those using the form who have not provided citizenship proof to vote only in federal elections.
Ducey spokesman C.J. Karamargin declined to comment, saying the administration doesn’t comment on litigation. Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich, who is running for U.S. Senate, told the Justice Department in a July 1 letter that he would defend the law to the fullest.
The bill would prohibit federal-only voters from voting by mail or voting for president. It would require state election officials to cross check registration information with various government databases to try to prove their citizenship, and report anyone they can’t find to prosecutors.
The bill also requires people to include proof of their address with new voter registrations. Election officials say that’s complicated and unnecessary because addresses are verified at the time of voting, and voting rights advocates say it will make registering voters more difficult.
The legislature’s own lawyers told lawmakers that much of the measure was unconstitutional, directly contradicts the 2013 Supreme Court decision and is likely to be thrown out in court. It passed with support from only majority Republicans.
Voting rights advocates worry the bill is an attempt to get back in front of the now more conservative Supreme Court.
“Election integrity means counting every lawful vote and prohibiting any attempt to illegally cast a vote,” Ducey said in a letter explaining his decision to sign the bill.
He called the bill “a balanced approach that honors Arizona’s history of making voting accessible without sacrificing security in our elections.”
Rep. Jake Hoffman developed the bill along with the conservative Heritage Foundation, and said the measure is about eliminating opportunities for fraud, though cases of noncitizens voting are extremely rare.
Hoffman and other supporters say it affects only the roughly 31,500 voters who have not shown proof of citizenship. Voting advocates say it’s vague and could go much farther, affecting hundreds of thousands of people who haven’t recently updated their voter registration or driver’s license.
The Justice Department lawsuit is the third to be filed challenging the law since it was passed. Voting rights groups filed the first two challenges, which have been merged into one case.
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Sunday night forecast: Triple digits taking aim for Northeast Kansas
Heat index values over 105 degrees likely Monday and Tuesday
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The persistent cloud cover today has kept our temperatures cooler than if it were sunny... Be thankful! There is a slight chance for an isolated rain shower or thunderstorm later this evening especially in North-Central Kansas, however most areas will stay dry. The risk for severe weather is very low although storms may still produce some hail and gusty winds. Temperatures tonight only get down to the upper 70s and we only warm up from their on Monday. Breezy south winds at 15 to 25 mph will lift our temperatures into the low 100s Monday with heat index values potentially as high as 110º. Our next chance for rain arrives Tuesday night.
Tonight: Low chance for scattered rain and storms. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. Highs in the low 100s. Heat index values between 105º and 110º possible. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph, gusting to 35 mph.
Tuesday will be hot again with temperatures well in to the mid to upper 90s under mostly sunny skies. Winds will also stay strong out of the south at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. A slight chance for rain and thunderstorms arrives Tuesday night with a low chance for any severe weather. If thunderstorms do develop Tuesday night, some hail and wind would be the main hazards.
We continue the low chance for an isolated storm or two into Wednesday. Temperatures Wednesday may be a touch cooler thanks to the increased cloud cover. Winds Wednesday will remain breezy out of the south. A better chance for scattered rain and storms arrives Wednesday night, however, this chance is not locked in yet. Winds become less gusty for the second half of the week and we begin to cool down just slightly with temperatures hovering in the low 90s into next weekend.
Taking Action:
- Stay hydrated! we will be under some intense heat and humidity this week and your best defense against heat stroke/exhaustion is to drink plenty of water. Also wear sunscreen, light colored clothes and take breaks in the air conditions or under shade if possible.
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Todd Thibodeaux uses ChannelCon 2022 state of the industry remarks to unveil CompTIA's Project Agora; invites broad industry participation in the effort to fight for tech talent
CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, is undertaking an expansive effort to create the most resource-rich source of information and support for anyone interested in starting, staying and succeeding in a career in technology.
CompTIA President and CEO Todd Thibodeaux revealed the association's Project Agora during his state of the industry remarks at ChannelCon 2022.
"The goal of Project Agora is to create the most respected place to start, build and supercharge your tech career," he said. "With amazing resources and broad support from our members, partners and industry Project Agora will help people find success in the tech workforce."
The labor market is in a period of unprecedented transition, characterized in large part by the volume of frictional unemployment as individuals search for, or transition from one job to another. One in four US workers were actively seeking a new job or pursuing other career options during Q2 2022, CompTIA research reveals.1 While tech is among the top five industries job seekers were considering, it ranked behind several other sectors, including sales, real estate, healthcare, hospitality and finance. A lack of confidence in technical skills, concerns about the cost and the time it will take to learn those skills and perceptions about the tech industry culture are factors that contribute to reluctance to consider tech as a career option.
"Our challenge is to convert more career intent people to tech intent," Thibodeaux said. "We need to tell better stories, more consistently, about how truly great it is to work in tech. The way we get the talent we need is by fighting for it."
Project Agora will help in that effort, first by enabling individuals to explore in great depth tech jobs and careers. CompTIA has identified 30 different job roles covering 90% of tech employment. The next step is creating resources to engage users and convert them from career intent to tech intent. Thibodeaux issued a call to action for the industry to get involved in this effort to build the best, most comprehensive collection of tech career resources available anywhere.
"Confidence gaps, career transition gaps and reskilling gaps are not insurmountable barriers but rather opportunities to chart a new course for individuals and the companies that employ them," Thibodeaux concluded. "Project Agora is all about unlocking potential, for the industry, and for millions of people we want and need working in it,"
Organizations interested in getting involved in Project Agora can contact CompTIA at action5@comptia.org
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world's economy. Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for unlocking the potential of the tech industry and its workforce. https://www.comptia.org/
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Queen Elizabeth II travels to Scotland for week of events
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has traveled to Scotland and attended a ceremony Monday as part of a week of events.
The 96-year-old monarch, who has curtailed her public appearances in recent months because of ongoing problems in moving around, took part in the Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
The tradition sees the monarch handed the keys to the city and welcomed to her “ancient and hereditary kingdom of Scotland.”
A smiling Elizabeth stood in the forecourt at the palace, with a member of her entourage holding an umbrella over her head.
The visit comes three weeks after the Platinum Jubilee, which marked the monarch’s 70 years on the throne. She only made a few appearances during the four-day holiday weekend, with officials saying she experienced some “discomfort” during those events.
Prince Charles, her son and heir to the throne, has been taking on a greater public role in recent months. He was also taking part in the events in Scotland along with other members of the royal family.
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Technical hike apparel line is first of a multi-year collaboration, provides transitional comfort and fashion
OAKLAND, Calif. and SEATTLE, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Afro Inc. and REI Co-op have launched a co-created hike collection to help solve unmet needs in outdoor apparel and celebrate Black joy in nature. A new chapter for national not-for-profit Outdoor Afro Founder and CEO Rue Mapp, Outdoor Afro Inc. is the corporate partner of her 13-year organization and the co-op's inspiration for this innovative collection.
"Nature has been, and will continue to be, a place where Black people seek connection and respite," said Rue Mapp, founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro. "Black people have always spent time outside across a variety of activities, but the community has always felt a gap in finding gear that fits, functions well, feels good and represents their personal style. REI was the right partner to listen deeply and help us create a collection that would start to meet those needs. We are thrilled to launch this inspirational campaign, share this hike collection, and continue to elevate Black joy outdoors."
Outdoor Afro Inc. is a new venture for Mapp that celebrates and inspires Black community connections to the outdoors through relevant product design, manufacturing, sales, and outdoor experiences. For more than a decade, her not-for-profit organization and REI have built a relationship to address the lack of Black representation in the outdoors. That relationship led to this new collaboration.
"Our long-time relationship with Outdoor Afro provided a natural platform to help us better understand what the outdoors means to the Black community. This partnership allowed us to authentically identify and address barriers to create more inclusive design solutions that will connect more people to the power of the outdoors," said Isabelle Portilla, divisional vice president of product strategy and design for REI Co-op brands. "All our research, design and fit work was co-developed and co-led with Outdoor Afro Inc. Robust insights and true collaboration informed the intentionally designed collection that symbolizes connection, community and an outdoors where all are welcome."
For the first drop in the multi-launch collection, Outdoor Afro Inc. and REI worked closely with members of the Black community to understand their outdoor product needs and begin developing a collection to inspire and ignite more Black joy in nature. The 22-piece hike collection includes apparel and accessories that bring more inclusive design to the forefront. Customers will find new fit options that consider a wider range of body types, shapes, and sizes. The collection uses lightweight and stretch materials that promote breathability and lead to easy wear and care. New colors and graphics embrace a desire for personal expression.
The Outdoor Afro Inc. x REI Co-op Hike Collection is now available for purchase at REI stores and REI.com. Apparel and accessory prices range from $40 to $179 and $7 to $15, respectively.
"Although this collection is designed for the Black community, it also solves universal needs. We're creating a better outdoor product for everyone," adds Rue Mapp.
To support the collection launch, Outdoor Afro Inc. and REI will debut a new campaign, "We Are Nature." The co-op partnered with Outdoor Afro Inc. to consider representation both in front of and behind the camera. Campaign photography was captured by Joshua Kissi and Fela Raymond from TONL, a creative company seeking to transform the idea of stock photography with diverse representation. Video content was created with Nate the Director from Invisible Collective and Maya Table from Curator. On-camera talent is a mix of Outdoor Afro leaders, REI partners and models.
The for-profit business celebrates and inspires Black community connections to the outdoors through relevant product design, manufacturing, sales, and outdoor experiences. To learn more, visit outdoorafro.inc and @outdoorafroinc on social.
Outdoor Afro is a national not-for-profit organization that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. What started as a kitchen table blog by Founder and CEO Rue Mapp in 2009 has since grown into a cutting-edge nationwide network with 100-plus volunteer leaders in 60 cities with network participation reaching 60,000 people. Outdoor Afro reconnects Black people with the outdoors through outdoor education, recreation, and conservation. Follow Outdoor Afro at outdoorafro.org and on social @outdoorafro today.
REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation's largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of 21.5 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service. REI has 177 locations in 41 states and the District of Columbia. If you can't visit a store, you can shop at REI.com, REI Outlet or the REI shopping app. REI isn't just about gear. Adventurers can take the trip of a lifetime with REI's active adventure travel company that runs more than 100 itineraries across the country. In many communities where REI has a presence, professionally trained instructors share their expertise by hosting beginner-to advanced-level classes and workshops about a wide range of activities. To build on the infrastructure that makes life outside possible, REI invests millions annually in hundreds of local and national nonprofits that create access to—and steward—the outdoor places that inspire us all.
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The in-person and streaming event features customer experience and AI experts ready to inspire customer support leaders to transform their strategies.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forethought, the human-centered AI platform, today announced the agenda for its upcoming virtual Forward conference taking place on Sept. 8, 2022. The event, curated for customer support leaders, will be available virtually in addition to an in-person component in San Francisco.
Forward is the premier customer experience event for businesses eager to redefine customer experience with scalable yet human-centered support solutions. With more than 20 experts leading and speaking, three inspiring tracks, and a celebrity fireside chat, audiences don't want to miss this exciting event.
The conference begins with a welcome and opening keynote from Forethought CEO Deon Nicholas and guest Brandon Savage, VP of Customer Experience at Upwork. The opening keynote, celebrity fireside, and closing keynote will be live and in person. The remaining session content will be streamed to virtual attendees. Participants can choose from three tracks: Lead (for executives), Connect (for customer experience professionals) and Create (Forethought product-focused track).
Forethought developed Forward for customer support industry stakeholders and will deliver best practices, learnings, AI advancements, and more.
The event features notable industry thought leaders, including Dan Gingiss, "The Experience Maker®"; Myra Golden, a customer experience designer and training partner to Fortune 500 companies; Chris Manning, renowned NLP luminary and Professor of Computer Science and Linguistics at Stanford University; and Sabina Pons, a top-100 customer success strategist. The event will also include a fireside chat with a surprise celebrity guest, the details of which will be announced next week.
"These experts bring rich experience, innovation, and excitement to the customer support and success conversation. Attendees will appreciate their commentary and will certainly walk away with new ideas about how to be more customer-centric and what tools businesses need to do this well consistently," Ryan Van Wagoner, Forethought's Head of Marketing, said of the lineup.
The event is poised to be anything but a typical virtual conference, with a DJ and interactive components. Whether participants are onsite or online, they'll be able to learn, network, and have fun.
"Forward brings together the top minds in customer experience who will share their perspectives on transforming the entire customer support journey," Nicholas said. "It's a full day of inspiring ideas. We're excited to see how attendees can implement these now to help overcome the challenges that organizations face in connecting with and engaging customers."
The complete agenda and registration for Forward are available at forward.forethought.ai.
ABOUT FORETHOUGHT
Launched in 2018, Forethought is a leading AI company providing customer service solutions that transform the customer experience. Forethought's products enable seamless customer experiences by infusing human-centered AI at each stage of the customer support journey: resolving common cases instantly, predicting and prioritizing tickets, and assisting agents with relevant knowledge — all from one platform.
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SEATTLE, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anker Innovations, a leader in mobile charging and consumer electronics, announced today that it has partnered with the top industry leaders in Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology to develop a new generation of charging solutions for both home and on-the-go.
"GaN is allowing us to completely change the way we charge our electronics by delivering better power transfer efficiency, faster-charging speeds, and smaller, more portable chargers," said Steven Yang, CEO of Anker Innovations. "Our partners provided exclusive access to cutting-edge GaN technology that empowered us to create chargers that last longer and are more sustainable."
To develop its new, higher-watt GaN chargers (output of over 100W), Anker partnered with Infineon (OTCMKTS: IFNNY), one of the world's leaders in semiconductor technology, as well as Navitas (Nasdaq: NVTS), the industry-leader in GaN power ICs. By applying their technology, Anker was able to increase the efficiency of its new GaN chargers, reducing both the electricity lost by the charger while in use, as well as the chargers' carbon footprint.
Infineon Division President of Power & Sensor Systems, Adam White, said: "By combining Infineon's Hybrid Flyback and CoolGaNTM switch in Anker's new charging lineup, we achieved a system efficiency of 95%, amongst the highest level in industry, reducing energy losses by about 20% in comparison with other charging solutions. This is the first time Infineon's HFB architecture and the CoolGaNTM switch have been applied together to any commercially available consumer electronics."
Gene Sheridan, CEO of Navitas said: "Navitas' next-generation GaNFast™ power ICs with GaNSense™ technology are used in the latest lineup of Anker GaN chargers, replacing slow and inefficient legacy silicon materials, reaching 97% peak efficiency and with up to 25% energy savings. By adopting our latest technology, Anker can reduce the CO2 footprint of the whole charger by up to 30% vs. legacy solutions."
For its new, lower-watt GaN chargers (power output of under 100W), Anker partnered with Innoscience, a GaN power device manufacturer, and Southchip, a leading high-performance semiconductor design company.
"By using all GaN FET technology, each charger in Anker's new series is powered by two Innoscience GaN power chips on both the AC side and DC side (an all-GaN solution)", said Wei Wei Luo, founder of Innoscience. "Being the world's first to adopt this technique, the new Anker chargers take full advantage of GaN, bringing its system's efficiency and power density to a new level."
Stefan Ruan, CEO of Southchip said: "Southchip's proprietary GaN differential drive technology is used in Anker's new chargers, which highly integrates the GaN power devices and controllers to ensure the reliability of the system. The lab test data shows that with 100% GaN the energy loss of the AC to DC circuit is reduced by 7.2%, and the circuit efficiency is greatly improved."
Anker's new generation of GaN chargers will feature the latest version of PowerIQ, the company's proprietary technology that allows chargers to intelligently detect the power needs of each connected device. Anker partnered with iSmartware, an international leading digital-analog hybrid SoC chip design company, in the development of the latest PowerIQ.
Eric Li, CEO of iSmartWare said: "iSmarWare's new SoC single-chip solution for high-current and high-voltage DC-DC PD fast charging greatly simplifies the hardware circuit design and, together with Anker's own PowerIQ, greatly reduces the energy consumed by the chargers by 40%."
Anker's new lineup of GaN chargers will be unveiled at a virtual launch event on July 25, 2022 at 9 am U.S. Pacific Time. The event will be streamed on Anker.com as well as Anker's Youtube, Facebook, and Twitter accounts.
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Anker Innovations is a global leader in charging technology and a developer of unique, consumer electronic products that support premium audio, mobile entertainment and the emerging smart home space. This innovation is being led by its six key brands: Anker, AnkerWork, eufy, Nebula, Soundcore and now, AnkerMake. More information on Anker Innovations and its various brands can be found at anker.com.
Infineon Technologies AG is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer and greener. Microelectronics from Infineon are the key to a better future. In the 2021 fiscal year (ending September 30), the company reported sales of about 11.1 billion euros with some 50,280 employees worldwide.
Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the over-the-counter market OTCQX International Premier (ticker symbol: IFNNY). Further information is available at www.infineon.com
Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS) is the industry leader in gallium nitride (GaN) power ICs, founded in 2014. GaN power ICs integrate GaN power with drive, control, sensing and protection to enable faster charging, higher power density and greater energy savings for mobile, consumer, enterprise, eMobility and new energy markets. Over 150 Navitas patents are issued or pending. Over 50 million units have been shipped with zero reported GaN field failures, and Navitas introduced the industry's first and only 20-year warranty. Navitas are the world's first semiconductor company to be CarbonNeutral®-company certified. Navitas rang the Nasdaq opening bell and started trading on Nasdaq on October 20th, 2021.
Innoscience is an Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDM) company founded in December 2015. With the development of new technologies, the electric power grid and power electronic systems across the world are undergoing a massive transformation. Our vision is to create an energy ecosystem with most effective and low-cost Gallium Nitride on Silicon (GaN-on-Si) power solutions. In November, 2017, Innoscience first established a mass production line of 8-inch GaN-on-Si devices in Zhuhai. In order to fulfill the rapidly growing power demands, Innoscience has inaugurated a new facility in the Suzhou in September, 2020. As a cutting-edge GaN technology provider, Innoscience's more than 1,500 employees and over 500 R&D experts are devoted to high performance and reliability of GaN power devices that can be used in various technical fields such as cloud computing, vehicle, portable device, mobile phone, etc. For more information, please visit http://www.innoscience.com.
Southchip Semiconductor Technology is a high-performance semiconductor design company, focusing on power and battery management, including charge pump, DC/DC, AC/DC, battery charger, wireless charger, USB PD controller, battery protector, etc. Basing on independently developed core technologies such as buck-boost charging, charge pump and GaN direct driver, Southchip has released many star products and has been widely acknowledged by the industry. More information about Soutchip can be found at www.southchip.com.
Southchip, born for efficiency!
Zhuhai iSmartWare Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2014 and it is headquartered in Zhuhai, Guangdong. iSmartWare is a leading mix-signal SoC fabless design house. It has focused on analog IC design for many years achieving exclusive patents in fast charging, wireless charging, low-power and high-efficiency power management IC domain. More information on iSmartWare Innovations and its various brands can be found at ismartware.com.
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Figure skating minimum age rises to 17 before 2026 Olympics
PHUKET, Thailand (AP) — No 15-year-old figure skaters will be allowed to compete at the 2026 Olympics following the controversy surrounding Russian national champion Kamila Valieva at this year’s Beijing Games.
A new age limit for figure skaters at senior international events was passed Tuesday by the International Skating Union in a 110-16 vote that will raise the minimum age to 17 before the next Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
“This is a very important decision,” ISU president Jan Dijkema said. “I would say a very historic decision.”
The limit will be phased in with 16-year-olds allowed to compete in the 2023-24 season, rising to 17 the season after, which is the last before the Olympics.
The change was coming even before figure skating at the Beijing Olympics was dominated by the emotional stress put on the 15-year-old Valieva. She was the favorite to take individual gold, after helping the Russians win the team title, before her positive doping test from December was belatedly revealed during the Olympics.
The teenager was allowed to train under intense scrutiny as a Court of Arbitration for Sport hearing was prepared that allowed her to compete pending the full investigation in Russia. That is still ongoing.
However, her main routine was filled with errors and she dropped to fourth place. She was then criticized rink-side by her coach, Eteri Tutberidze.
The ISU drafted an age-limit proposal saying “burnout, disordered eating, and long-term consequences of injury” were a risk to young teenage skaters who are pushed to perform more quadruple jumps.
The governing body said it had “a duty of care to protect the physical and psychological health and safety of all athletes including elite adolescent athlete(s).”
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NEW YORK, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of IonQ, Inc. ("IonQ" or the "Company") (NYSE: IONQ). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether IonQ and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 3, 2022, Scorpion Capital published a report alleging that IonQ is a "part-time side-hustle run by two academics who barely show up, dressed up as a 'company,'" and a "scam built on phony statements about nearly all key aspects of the technology and business." Moreover, the report claimed that the Company's quantum computer is a "useless toy that can't even add 1+1, as revealed by experiments we hired experts to run," that the Company reported "[f]ictitious 'revenue' via sham transactions and related-party round-tripping," and that the CEO appears to be making up his MIT credentials.
On this news, IonQ's stock price fell $0.71 per share, or 9.03%, to close at $7.15 per share on May 3, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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MEDFORD, Ore., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Be a kind human bean this fall by supporting The Human Bean's annual food drive on Friday, August 26th, while sipping on an all-time seasonal favorite - the Pumpkin Snowy or try two new limited time offerings, the Maple Twist or Sweet and Salty.
For the 13th Annual Food Drive, one dollar for every drink sold at all Human Bean locations will be donated to local food banks that support meal programs!
On average, it takes $1 to provide three meals for those in need. With the majority of food drives held during the winter months, many food banks run lowest on food supplies during the summer. "The Human Bean recognizes this need and believes that everyone deserves a nutritious meal, no matter the time of year," says Janie Page, Chief Marketing Officer, The Human Bean. "Each year we've been able to raise more than the last, and we're excited to keep that tradition going on August 26th!"
Get ready fall-lovers, we're releasing two new flavors (and one comeback favorite) this month. Warm up or cool down with a Maple Twist. It sounds like a Canadian dance craze from the 60s, but tastes like a drink you'll be crazy about wherever you're from. Deep espresso topped with steamed milk (or your favorite non-dairy alternative) and enhanced with maple brown sugar and a cinnamon garnish. Or take a taste trip to the coffee coastline with the new Sweet and Salty granita where you'll find mouthwatering Ghirardelli chocolate sauce swirling atop a frozen ocean of sea salt caramel espresso and topped with a java chips.
Finally, our delicious autumn favorite, the Pumpkin Snowy combines espresso, rich Ghirardelli white chocolate and pumpkin sauce, topped with pumpkin drizzle. It's a seasonal drink so good you may be tempted to -- wait for it -- fall into it.
Let's come together, to help stock local food banks just by enjoying your favorite drink — or trying a new one — on Friday, August 26th.
About The Human Bean
With a passion for creating happy 'Human Beans', the company's drive-thrus around the U.S. have established a reputation for friendly baristas, high-quality coffee, and innovative flavors. The Human Bean opened its first drive-thru espresso stand in Ashland, Oregon in 1998, and currently supports over 300 locations open or under development in 25 states.
Learn more at thehumanbean.com.
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Company will use capital to further accelerate rapid retail expansion and online sales, as well as hire key team members to support continued record growth
CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Buffalo Inc. ("Black Buffalo" or the "Company") today announced the successful completion of a $30 million Series A equity raise, led by The Pritzker Organization ("TPO") and Listen Ventures, with additional participation from Watchfire Ventures, Vice Ventures, and UTC Ventures (an affiliate of United Tobacco Company). TPO Managing Director Jason Pritzker and Listen Ventures Managing Partner Jeff Cantalupo have joined the Board of Directors of Black Buffalo in conjunction with the transaction closing.
Since its founding in 2015, Black Buffalo has invested tens of thousands of hours of research and development into creating the industry's best smokeless tobacco alternative products, which include long cut and pouches varieties and which are marketed exclusively to adult consumers (age 21+) of nicotine or tobacco. The Company offers eight core products that contain pharmaceutical-grade, tobacco-derived nicotine but no tobacco leaf or stem, and these core products remain the subjects of a pending bundled Premarket Tobacco Product Application ("PMTA") application that the Company timely submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") in September 2020. The Company has also developed a lineup of ZERO-branded nicotine-free, tobacco-free products. Black Buffalo has experienced continued record growth, with topline revenue up approximately 10x from the beginning of 2020. The Company's products received all three major 2021 Best New Product Awards from the convenience channel's leading trade publications.
TPO Managing Director Jason Pritzker remarked, "Black Buffalo's strategy and vision aligns perfectly with The Pritzker Organization's core competency of partnering with exceptional management teams to build best-in-class businesses over the long-term. We are excited to partner with Black Buffalo to continue driving their rapid growth."
Black Buffalo's President and Co-Founder Mark Hanson commented, "We are pleased to have such outstanding investment partners in TPO and Listen Ventures. Black Buffalo's business is experiencing unprecedented growth as adult consumers continue to seek out alternatives in the nicotine and tobacco segments. We believe that TPO and Listen Ventures will provide far more than just capital to accelerate every aspect of our business, including identifying new key hires in sales, marketing, manufacturing, and finance."
Black Buffalo's products can be purchased by adult (age 21+) consumers of nicotine or tobacco products at over 800 convenience stores and tobacco outlets nationwide, as well as online at www.blackbuffalo.com. To find the retail store carrying Black Buffalo products nearest you, please visit https://blackbuffalo.com/pages/where-to-buy-black-buffalo. Interested retailers may contact wholesale@blackbuffalo.com to learn more about Black Buffalo's industry-leading retail program to support sales at locations ranging from national convenience chains to corner-store independents.
About Black Buffalo
Founded in 2015, Black Buffalo has created the world's finest smokeless tobacco alternative products, backed by over 20,000 hours of research and development. In 2021, the Company's products were honored with the CSP Retailer Choice Best New Product Award, the Convenience Store News Best New Products Award, and the CStore Decisions Hot New Products Award. Certain of Black Buffalo's smokeless tobacco alternative products contain pharmaceutical-grade nicotine, which is an addictive chemical, and Black Buffalo's products are intended for use solely by adults age 21 and over who are existing users of tobacco or nicotine products.
On September 9, 2020, Black Buffalo submitted a bundled PMTA for its five long cut and three pouches smokeless tobacco alternative nicotine-containing products, marking a substantial milestone in the Company's history and ensuring the aforementioned products' continued marketing during the PMTA review process. On March 4, 2021, Black Buffalo received notification of the FDA's acceptance of its bundled PMTA. Further, on May 20, 2022, the Company received notification of the FDA's filing of its bundled PMTA, which reflected the FDA's determination that the Company's PMTA "is sufficiently complete to enter [the] substantive review phase." The Company does not use synthetic nicotine in its products, and therefore the recent federal legislation subjecting synthetic nicotine products to FDA regulation does not impact any of Black Buffalo's products. Additionally, the Company's products were on the U.S. market on August 8, 2016 (i.e., the so-called Deeming Rule's effective date.)
About The Pritzker Organization
The Pritzker Organization ("TPO") is the merchant bank for the business interests of the Tom Pritzker family. For over 60 years, TPO has focused on partnering with exceptional leaders to create value across a wide range of businesses. TPO looks for opportunities where it can add value alongside its partners, and grow businesses over a significant time horizon. TPO invests across any stage of a business' life cycle, from early stage to mature, through control acquisitions, minority stakes, and anchor investments in third party managers. Additional information can be found at www.pritzkerorg.com.
About Listen Ventures
Founded in 2010, Listen is a consumer-obsessed venture capital firm based in Chicago. Listen's team of investors, brand experts and creative capitalists operate a concentrated investment strategy partnering with extraordinary entrepreneurs to build the brands of tomorrow. Portfolio brands include Calm, Factor, Public Goods, Interior Define, Own Up, Miss Grass, Dame, and KiwiCo. Learn more at Listen.co.
Black Buffalo's Forward-Looking Statements
Any projections or other estimates herein are forward-looking statements and are based upon certain assumptions that Black Buffalo Inc. ("Black Buffalo," the "Company," "we," "us," "our," "ours," et. al as noted in context herein) has deemed reasonable. Financial, market, economic or legal conditions, the performance of the Company, regulatory developments, and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements herein. The business and prospects of the Company may have changed materially since the date hereof. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein include, without limitation: (i) the contraction or lack of growth of markets in which we compete and in which our products are sold, (ii) unexpected increases in our expenses, including manufacturing expenses, (iii) delays or cancellations in spending by our suppliers or customers, (iv) delayed action on or issuance of marketing denied orders in response to our Premarket Tobacco Product Applications, or other negative actions taken by, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and (v) the impact of the current coronavirus pandemic or other pandemics or natural disasters on our sourcing operations and supply chain. Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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Jeffery David (JD), Co-Founder
jd@blackbuffalo.com
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Southern Trust Home Services says homeowners should consider whole home surge protectors and generators to provide additional protection and power continuity
ROANOKE, Va., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the summer thunderstorm season on the horizon, Southern Trust Home Services, a leading electrical, HVAC and plumbing company serving southwest Virginia, says that homeowners should protect their home and property from power surges, particularly if they have expensive electronic equipment and depend on lifesaving medical devices.
"Virginia has about seven tornadoes and 40 days of thunderstorm activity a year, and Roanoke is particularly vulnerable to late afternoon thunderstorms," said Ted Puzio, owner of Southern Trust Home Services. "This means that your family could experience anything from major power surges to power outages than can last for hours, if not days. This can cause damage to your home's electrical equipment or cut the power to any healthcare devices like breathing machines or home dialysis equipment."
Puzio said preventing damage from power surges and maintaining functionality during outages should be planned before storm season arrives. He suggested homeowners try the following:
- Unplug nonessential items during a storm. While no one can predict when a storm will take out an electrical grid, by unplugging expensive appliances and devices, a homeowner can protect them from power surges once the power turns back on.
- Consider a whole home generator. If a resident relies on life-saving devices, a generator may be the best option during a power outage. While a portable generator is preferable to no power at all, a whole home generator might be a better option because it comes on automatically, is rated to stay outside so that harmful fuel sources are vented properly and is more reliable and convenient than its portable counterparts. They can also keep refrigerators running to keep food from spoiling.
- Consider installing a whole home surge protector. This protector is installed onto a home's circuit panel and acts as a barrier between the home's electrical system and the power grid. These are also useful in protecting internal surges. When transient surges are emitted from one piece of electronic equipment, it can go back to the circuit panel and affect all a home's outlets. A whole home surge protector will stop that errant current before it can do more damage.
- Have the home's wiring evaluated. If a home is more than 40 years old, the homeowner should consider an electrical inspection. Modern demands put more strain on a home's wiring, and this can make the wiring even more susceptible to damage during electrical storms.
- Distribute electronic equipment and appliances evenly. When possible, homeowners should try to space their larger appliances and electronic equipment onto separate outlets with dedicated outlet surge protectors to evenly distribute the load. For example, use separate outlets for the television and computer.
"It may be expensive to consider a generator or new wiring, but the alternative is to replace expensive equipment that could add up to more," Puzio said. "And, if you have a loved one who relies on life-saving devices, being without power or losing their equipment due to a power surge could result in your having to rush them to the hospital to continue their care until the power comes back on or the equipment is replaced. We simply want Virginians to be protected during this volatile season."
About Southern Trust Home Services
Founded in 1995 as Southern State Electric, Southern Trust Home Services provides residential plumbing, electrical HVAC services, drain cleaning and one day bath remodel services, including 24/7 emergency repairs, to homeowners in more than 60 cities throughout southwest Virginia. Roanoke's first to offer a lifetime guarantee on all recommended repairs, Southern Trust Home Services staffs dedicated, certified, licensed and insured, drug and criminal background checked technicians who provide timely, same-day services for a variety of home repairs, installations, and maintenance. An A Better Business Bureau accredited company since 2006, Southern Trust Home Services has financing available including 0 percent for 18 months, and Lifetime Repair Guarantee on stated repairs. To find out more, call 540-343-4348 or visit www.southerntrusthomeservices.com.
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FORT WORTH (KDAF) — Summertime is here and beachgoers are out in full force across the U.S. of A. and that means vacations are top of mind, but not everyone has the money or time to travel too far from home.
If you’re looking for that perfect beach spot that’ll feel like a getaway without actually having to drive hours on end to the beach, believe it or not we found one in North Texas. What’s even better, is that it’s only 15 miles from downtown Fort Worth!
We’re talking about Twin Points Park at Eagle Mountain Lake in Fort Worth! “Take a break from reality and relax, swim, and celebrate at Fort Worth’s premiere daycation spot, only 15 miles from downtown. This beautiful beach is nestled in the southern point of Eagle Mountain Lake and is the perfect place to create your favorite summer memories.”
While the views are great, that’s not all you can expect, be sure to set some time aside from relaxing, because there is loads of fun to be had with your family and friends! “Dream of going beyond the backyard barbecue with beach yoga, fireworks, and more.”
For more information about the 2022 season, swim beach visits, parking permits and more, click here! | https://cw33.com/news/local/vacation-in-texas-check-out-twin-points-park-just-outside-of-downtown-fort-worth/ | 2022-07-13T19:20:24Z |
EU Commission to end relaxed COVID-19 state aid scheme
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission says it will gradually put an end to temporary rules that allowed the 27 EU member countries to benefit from extra public support during the coronavirus pandemic. Adopted in March 2020, the so-called State Aid COVID Temporary Framework relaxed the bloc’s strict state-aid to help mitigate the impact of the pandemic. The Commission said Thursday it adopted more than 1,300 decisions in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, approving nearly 950 national measures for an estimate total State aid amount approved of over €3 trillion. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/12/eu-commission-to-end-relaxed-covid-19-state-aid-scheme/ | 2022-05-12T09:44:59Z |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Laboratories ("Crown"), a leading, fully integrated global skincare company, announced today that Nadeem Moiz, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will take on expanded responsibilities as Chief Operations Officer (COO). This appointment is made as Jack Songster, Crown's current COO, is set to retire on July 15.
In this dual role, Mr. Moiz will focus on both financial and manufacturing leadership and operations. Mr. Moiz joined Crown in January 2022 as CFO to oversee global financial operations where he has made an immediate impact in terms of financial planning, capital allocation, and accounting/controls, among other things. In overseeing Crown's manufacturing operations, Mr. Moiz will focus on over 300 dedicated manufacturing and financial employees as well as quality, safety, and productivity. Mr. Moiz obtained his BS in Accounting from the University of Florida, an MBA from Florida A&M University, and he completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
"Nadeem has already made a significant impact on our organization," said Jeff Bedard, President and CEO of Crown. "His vision and leadership quickly set the framework for a world-class financial team. We have no doubt Nadeem is ready to step into the role Jack has held for the past 9 years. Jack has been a steady force in the transformation of our production facility and its capabilities. Our entire Crown family will miss working with him, and we wish him nothing the best in his well-deserved retirement."
"Mr. Moiz understands the business in which we operate and has experience leading initiatives we have ahead of us. With his extensive background, he will be a tremendous asset as we take Crown to the next level," said David Solomon, Hildred Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board for Crown Laboratories. "His ability to build global financial infrastructures while driving growth, operational efficiency, and margins will be instrumental in the months ahead. We thank Jack for his tenure on the Board of Directors and the numerous other contributions to the organization. We wish him a happy and healthy retirement."
"Crown's business model and growth objectives provide a great fit for what I bring to the organization," said Moiz. "I have enjoyed being an integral partner in Crown's strategic planning, developing operational, product, and revenue diversification initiatives. We are poised for great success and will continue to build upon our strong momentum."
About Crown Laboratories, Inc.
Crown, a privately held, fully integrated global skincare company, is committed to developing and providing a diverse portfolio of aesthetic, premium and therapeutic skincare products that improve the quality of life for its consumers throughout their skincare journey. An innovative company focused on skin science for life, Crown's unyielding pursuit of delivering therapeutic excellence and enhanced patient outcomes is why it has become the leader in dermatology and aesthetics. Crown has been listed on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies List for eight years and has expanded its distribution to over 38 countries. For more information, visit www.crownlaboratories.com.
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Dolly Parton’s tour bus now accepting reservations
Published: Jun. 28, 2022 at 9:33 AM CDT|Updated: moments ago
(CNN) – Dollywood Dreammore Resort and Spa is now taking reservations for Suite 1986, which is one of Dolly Parton’s tour buses.
A two-night stay costs $10,000, and a portion of the money goes to the Dollywood Foundation and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Suite 1986 is a one-of-a-kind 45-foot bus. It includes a couch, a kitchen, a dining table, two toilets, a tub and a bedroom.
Dolly also retrofitted a closet, which displayed some of her gowns and jewelry.
The bus is located just outside of the resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/06/28/dolly-partons-tour-bus-now-accepting-reservations/ | 2022-06-28T14:40:05Z |
Logano takes NASCAR pole; Elliott, Harvick, Hamlin to rear
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Former NASCAR Cup Series champions Chase Elliott and Kevin Harvick will start at the rear of the field Sunday at Darlington Raceway. Denny Hamlin will be back there, too. Elliott and Harvick had issues in Saturday’s practice session. Hamlin had problems in qualifying later in the day. All three will have lots of ground to make up on pole-sitter Joey Logano. Logano reached 170.720 mph and turned a fast lap of 28.805 seconds to clinch the top spot in qualifying, edging Kyle Larson. Larson will start second, one row ahead of Hendrick Motorsports teammate Christopher Bell and Martin Truex Jr. Brothers Kyle and Kurt Busch will share the third row. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/07/logano-takes-nascar-pole-elliott-harvick-hamlin-to-rear/ | 2022-05-07T22:33:35Z |
Merriam woman arrested for cocaine after traffic stop in Jackson Co.
JACKSON CO., Kan. (WIBW) - A Merriam woman was arrested Wednesday morning after a traffic stop in Jackson County led to the discovery of cocaine.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies pulled over a 2011 Chevrolet sedan for a traffic infraction near 110th Road and U.S. Highway 75 at approximately 3:30 a.m. A Jackson County K-9 was alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. A search of the car led to the discovery of cocaine, an additional controlled substance, and drug paraphernalia.
The front seat passenger, Semaja L. Willform, 20 of Merriam, had an outstanding felony warrant from Johnson County for burglary. Willform was arrested and transported to the Jackson County Jail and booked on the following additional charges:
- Possession of cocaine
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Trafficking contraband into a correctional facility
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/09/15/merriam-woman-arrested-cocaine-after-traffic-stop-jackson-co/ | 2022-09-15T23:46:15Z |
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — More than 3,000 firefighters and 30 aircraft battled wildfires Sunday in Portugal that authorities say have injured 29 people.
Authorities said 12 firefighters and 17 civilians required medical assistance to treat minor injuries caused by the blazes, as reported by Portuguese state television RTP and other local media. By Sunday afternoon, Portugal’s Civil Protection Agency said more than 3,000 firefighters were combating active fires.
The European Union on Sunday activated its firefighting air fleet assistance program that allows member nations to share resources to help Portugal. Spain, which has also endured wildfires recently, quickly responded by mobilizing two firefighting planes to send to its Iberian neighbor, according to the EU crisis commissioner, Janez Lenarcic.
Portugal has long suffered large, and sometimes tragic, forest fires. In 2017, out-of-control wildfires killed more than 100 people.
The European Union says climate change has the continent facing one of its hardest years for natural disasters such as droughts and wildfires.
Across the border in Spain, a fire in the southwest led authorities to evacuate 30 people from homes as a precaution. Some 115 firefighters backed by helicopters and planes were deployed to that fire near the village of El Ronquillo.
Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa postponed his plans to visit Mozambique this week “in view of the weather forecasts that indicate a very serious worsening of the risk of rural fires.”
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa likewise canceled his trip to New York where he was scheduled to speak at the U.N. Economic and Social Council.
In June, 96% of the southern European country was classified as being in either in “extreme” or “severe” drought.
The fires have caused authorities to increase a state of alert already in place. Portugal’s government declared a state of heightened alert Saturday that will run through Friday.
“This means (…) we can automatically and preventively activate all emergency and civil protection plans at all territorial levels,” said Interior Administration Minister José Luís Carneiro.
The wildfires are coming as Portugal is enduring a heat wave with temperatures expected up to 43 degrees Celsius (109 degrees Fahrenheit). The country has adopted restrictions barring public access to forests deemed to be at special risk, banned the use of farm machinery and outlawed fireworks.
Costa, in a message on Twitter, reminded citizens not to light any fires outdoors or use heavy farm machinery that can cause sparks.
“Preventing fires is the best help we can give our firefighters,” the prime minister wrote.
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The Peace Officer Promise policing's Hippocratic oath reaches 45 states and DC from Police2Peace
NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the looming issue of national police reform unsettled, communities around the nation seek viable approaches to eliminating police harm while protecting the communities they serve. In response, the 501 (c)(3) organization Police2Peace launched The Peace Officer Promise, the first community-based oath to address harm reduction by the police. Like the Hippocratic Oath physicians take to do no harm, The Peace Officer Promise is policing's answer to this issue. Hundreds of policing agencies from 45 states and DC already support The Peace Officer Promise.
Harm reduction by the police extends not only to actions the police have taken in the past, but also to actions the police must take to keep people from being harmed in the future. If a policing agency commits to 'do no harm', it is incumbent upon them to understand and avoid preventable errors, such as the errors reported in the recent Uvalde, TX shooting. And with the nation on track to meet or exceed the nation's worst year on record for mass shootings, police departments are seeking solutions.
"An agency which makes The Peace Officer Promise seeks to identify their own preventable errors and system weakness that could result in tragic outcomes," said Jim Bueermann, a 40+ year veteran of policing, retired police chief and past president of the National Police Foundation, now called the National Policing Institute. "The Peace Officer Promise is a community and policing solution to keep people safe."
While rebounding slightly from a 2021 low following the George Floyd killing, trust and confidence in the police remain near an all-time low.
"The Promise isn't just about harm reduction it's about the nobility of policing," said Jonathan Parham, Police Director of the Rahway Police Department in Rahway NJ. "If we're going to build trust and confidence in the police, we're going to need to change the culture of policing. The Peace Officer Promise and the nobility it conveys does just that."
Police2Peace is advancing the national framework of police officers as "Peace Officers" to address community dissatisfaction with the police and build public trust. It is a source of programs and policies for departments, municipalities and communities throughout the U.S.
For more information on the Peace Officer Promise, go to: https://police2peace.com/peace-officer-promise/
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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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CINCINNATI (AP) — Xiyu “Janet” Lin of China opened with five birdies in six holes, birdied all but one of the par 5s and had an 8-under 64 on Thursday for a one-shot lead over Nasa Hataoka in the Kroger Queen City Championship.
The LPGA Tour returned to Cincinnati for the first time in 33 years and was greeted with a gorgeous day and plenty of good scoring at Kenwood Country Club.
That included a remarkable performance by 14-year-old Gianna Clemente, who made it through Monday qualifying for the third week in a row on the LPGA Tour and this time has a chance to play all four days. Clemente played bogey-free for a 70.
It did not include Lexi Thompson. One week after she played in the final group and didn’t make a birdie until the 18th hole to tie for 16th, Thompson didn’t make a single birdie in her round of 76, her highest of the year at a regular LPGA event. She had a 77 at Muirfield when she missed the cut in the Women’s British Open.
Lin is coming off a tie for seventh at the Dana Open, showing signs of life after a good start to the year. Playing in the afternoon, she opened with three straight birdies on the back nine, made par, and then added two more birdies.
“That was a dream start. You can’t ask for a better start,” Lin said. “So I just tell myself, ‘Need to keep going.’’
Her lone bogey came on the par-4 seventh toward the end of her round, and she responded with her ninth birdie of the round to regain the lead over Hataoka.
“I still do need to adjust my tee shots, but other than that, my iron and putting is good. I just have to keep that going,” Hataoka said.
The surprise was Clemente, who splits time between her native Ohio and Florida and lost in the championship match of the U.S. Junior Girls this year.
She got through Monday qualifying for Canada and missed the cut, then did it again for the Dana Open outside Toledo and missed the cut.
For her third straight start, the teenager made only two birdies and very few mistakes. And she wasn’t entirely satisfied.
“I feel good about it. Could have been a little better. I can think of a couple putts that maybe I should have made,” Clemente said. “But it was all right. I definitely know that I can go lower than that, so I’m going to go work on my putting a little bit and we’ll get that fixed up a little bit and hopefully it’ll be lower tomorrow.”
Former U.S. Women’s Open champion A Lim Kim and Sarah Kemp were at 66, while the group at 67 included Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand and former Women’s PGA champion Sei Young Kim.
The most exciting round belonged to Paula Creamer in her second tournament back from having her first baby. She shot a 72 that was far from even. Creamer holed out from 104 yards with a gap wedge for an eagle on par-4 fifth hole. Three holes later, Creamer made a hole-in-one with a 7-iron.
That’s two eagles in one round, along with three birdies. But she also had five bogeys and a double bogey, and had to settle for at least being inside the cut line going into Friday.
“I made a lot of putting mistakes and did some mental errors here and there. Unfortunately, my scorecard is a roller coaster. But that’s golf,” Creamer said.
“I feel good with where my game is at. I know it’s an up and down thing, but I just need to stay on path with what we’re doing,” she said. “I really do think it’s going to produce great things here eventually.”
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The Abundance movement challenges philanthropic organizations to significantly increase the annual payout to Black-led and centered organizations.
CHICAGO, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Historically, Black-led organizations receive less funding and support from foundations than White-led organizations. However, today, three organizations, Chicago Beyond, Grand Victoria Foundation, and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announce the launch of Abundance, a movement dedicated to shifting how philanthropic dollars are allocated to Black-led and Black-centered organizations. Philanthropic organizations that join the Abundance movement will commit to significantly raising their annual payout to Black-led work by the start of 2025, with growth year after year.
"For the past two years, I have advocated for philanthropy to ensure that racial equity and racial justice are more than catchphrases by collectively developing strategies for sustained action," says Grand Victoria Foundation President Sharon Bush. "It starts with amplifying the voices of leaders of color in philanthropy and challenging us all to explicitly practice racial equity, share power and privilege in support of Black-led and Black-centered organizations. It's a tall order; Abundance gives us the framework to organize and act together with clear intention."
Abundance aims to create a path for philanthropy to move beyond pledges and statements of solidarity to tangible, public commitments to change through action and creating and spreading abundance for all. Philanthropic organizations that join the Abundance movement will commit to participating in the Abundance Action Community. In this space, funders can come together to learn and then implement how and why they can be more equitable in their giving. In this shared space, participants will have a dedicated facilitator, develop a shared understanding and meaning of Black-led work, strategize collectively, share goals set by each institution, track year-over-year growth in the percentage of annual payout to Black-led work, encourage adaptive changes in practice, and be responsive to Black leaders.
"Philanthropy has perpetuated racial oppression, which systematically and disproportionately impacted organizations led by people of color," said MacArthur President John Palfrey. "We must disrupt these traditional practices by giving more money to Black-led, –centered, and -serving organizations, trusting them to make decisions about how to use their grant funding. Operating from a place of Abundance allows us to ensure long-term and equitable support for Black-led organizations as we advance racial justice."
Abundance acknowledges that giving disparities exist and invites philanthropies to explore the question: What would happen if philanthropies celebrated and invested in Black lives, Black resilience, Black joy, and Black power?
"Research has shown that foundation funding to Black communities is disproportionately low. I believe all leaders in philanthropy have an incredible opportunity to lean in and collectively become the agents of transformation," says Founder and CEO of Chicago Beyond, Liz Dozier. "The only way to ensure thriving communities is by ensuring investment in them is reliable, transparent, impactful, and substantial. I believe Abundance provides philanthropy with a roadmap to do just that. It's an exciting shift, and we are ready for it."
The call to operate from Abundance aims to ensure long-term, equitable distribution of philanthropic dollars to Black-led and Black-centered organizations. This is a strategy for greater freedom for all communities. Committing to operating from Abundance goes beyond just stating solidarity – its action. If an organization is interested in being a part of Abundance or would like to learn more information or collaborate, please visit https://abundancemovement.org.
Also, to ensure sustained support for the movement, Abundance has a committed annual budget of $400,000 for three years and will soon introduce a new director who will lead the initiative.
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About Chicago Beyond
Chicago Beyond is an impact investor that invests in ideas, individuals, and organizations working to ensure all young people have the opportunity to live a free and full life. Because there is no single barrier to equity, Chicago Beyond invests in everything from education to youth safety, health and wellness, and beyond. Learn more at chicagobeyond.org.
About Grand Victoria Foundation
Grand Victoria Foundation is a private foundation whose mission is to empower communities to ensure Illinois is a great place to live and work. We envision a strong, livable, and equitable Illinois where every resident has an opportunity to thrive. Learn more at grandvictoriafdn.org.
About MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks, building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur is placing a few big bets that truly significant progress is possible on some of the world's most pressing social challenges, including advancing global climate solutions, decreasing nuclear risk, promoting local justice reform in the U.S., and reducing corruption in Africa's most populous country, Nigeria. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program and the global 100&Change competition, the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsive democracy as well as the vitality of our hometown, Chicago. Learn more at macfound.org.
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Debut of New Collection, Landau Forward, is First from Chief Product Officer Sallian Song
Elevated Look and Comprehensive Marketing Campaign for Landau Unveiled
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindthread, the leading healthcare apparel company, today debuted the relaunch of the iconic Landau brand, modernizing the 70-year-old brand with a trailblazing visual identity and a new high-performance product line, Landau Forward. The debut of Landau Forward marks the first phase of a full rebrand for Landau, including an all new go-to-market approach, a full digital refresh, and an enhanced marketing campaign shot earlier this summer by celebrated fashion photographer Sebastian Kim. The collection marks the first from Kindthread's Chief Product Officer Sallian Song, the industry-renowned designer behind some of today's most popular scrubs.
Landau Forward is a full range of modern, performance-driven scrubs, and features advanced, sustainably-sourced fabrics alongside high-performing design. "Landau has represented quality and reliability for generations and with Landau Forward, we are elevating that celebrated legacy and introducing the brand to a new generation of healthcare professionals," said David Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of Kindthread. "Our team is dedicated to delivering best-in-class products, service, and experiences, and the new Landau represents a significant next chapter for the brand. While the look and feel reflect a more modern aesthetic, the traditions of durability and value are stronger than ever."
The new offering from Landau is available for retail partners to pre-book now, and to healthcare professionals on December 1, 2022. It features a full range collection of five core styles in seven colors inspired by global fashion trends, including tops, joggers and jacket options. The line incorporates CiCLO sustainable fabric which delivers advanced comfort, fit, and durability while also being kinder to the planet. CiCLO technology allows synthetic plastic-based fibers to behave more like natural fibers, such as wool, but improves on natural fibers by biodegrading faster and helping reduce the accumulation of plastic waste in landfills and plastic pollution in our oceans.
"We put healthcare professionals at the center of everything we do. When we began designing Landau Forward, we set out to create a collection that was both comfortable and sustainable, in an elevated professional style," said Sallian Song. "Landau Forward is a prime example of the innovation, comfort, fit, and attention to detail that will be infused into all of our future products."
The Landau Forward collection is moisture-wicking and provides a four-way stretch. Each piece is breathable, wrinkle-resistant, and fade-resistant with flexible panels and ribbed trims. The range is expected to expand in the summer of 2023 with an extended men's collection and additional colors.
Kindthread was founded earlier this year when the company acquired legacy healthcare apparel brands Landau, White Cross, Scrubs & Beyond, as well as leading uniform provider, Chefwear. Kindthread aims to disrupt the sector by offering consumers and industry partners the highest quality apparel through a data-driven omni-channel distribution network.
About Landau
Landau is one of the most trusted makers of healthcare apparel in the U.S. Since our foundation in 1938, we have become known for meticulous craftsmanship, innovative design, and enduring value. Today we continue this legacy by offering a wide range of practical, durable, and stylish products designed to support medical professionals not just on every shift, but at every stage of their careers. We believe that we're on a journey with our customers , and that's why everything we make comes with a clear promise of Landau quality. For more information, please visit www.landau.com.
About Kindthread
Kindthread is a modern, digitally-forward, customer-obsessed organization, dedicated to serving healthcare professionals while driving positive community impact. Our global ecosystem of trusted brands and highly coveted products creates an unprecedented retail experience for healthcare professionals worldwide. The Kindthread portfolio of brands includes Landau, Chefwear, White Cross, and industry leader Scrubs & Beyond.
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Company deepens healthcare expertise to accelerate digital transformation with award-winning API gateway platform—new machine learning products in development
BOSTON, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forum Systems, Inc. announces its intelligent healthcare workflow practice. The company—known for its award-winning API Gateway platform, Forum Sentry—sees an opportunity to apply its technological expertise to healthcare. Encouraged by success in partnership with the largest health plan in Michigan, it continues to support deployments already in use as well as re-tool existing products and deploy new, purpose-built solutions.
New care models and regulations are compelling the healthcare industry to adopt technologies that optimize workflows and prioritize interoperability. Forum aims to lower costs for its partners and allow them to maintain a patient-centric approach with its API solutions. The company can enable capabilities for virtually any organization within the healthcare ecosystem—HIEs, MSOs, CAPS, payers, and providers among others—providing powerful pre-packaged tools that deploy in minutes or custom solutions for unique situations. Forum Systems specializes in enabling interoperability across legacy mainframe and modern cloud-based systems via its secure integration API gateway platform.
It enables partners to transmit real-time data in compliance with security and interoperability regulations (such as HL7 FHIR now required by CMS) and provides the necessary analytics-driven architecture to go beyond legal mandates and turn data into actionables. Standardized data collection, storage, and transmission protocols combined with state-of-the-art machine learning tools will lower operational costs, improve health outcomes, and transform patient experiences. Forum believes this is the future of healthcare.
"With our deep integration, workflow, and machine learning expertise, Forum Systems has delivered significant value by building intelligent workflows that move data within the healthcare ecosystems. Interoperability and transparency are no longer government-driven mandates. In fact, they are the DNA of disruptive healthcare companies," says Mamoon Yunus, CEO of Forum Systems. Yunus continued: "With Kevin joining the Forum Systems family, we are excited to launch our healthcare practice. His domain knowledge will help us deliver purpose-built solutions in a market where significant disruption in care delivery is already underway."
To accelerate the pivot into healthcare, Forum Systems is hiring at a rapid pace. Kevin Narine, Forum's healthcare strategy lead, had this to say: "Having worked in the healthcare industry for five years, I've seen firsthand the struggles of collecting relevant data and equipping medical staff with the tools and knowledge to take full advantage of it. New technologies promise exciting new capabilities to get better data and use it to improve patient experience and outcomes. I expect APIs and ML-backed tools, like the ones developed by Forum Systems, will be central to that endeavor. I am thrilled to be part of a company working to bring about the true digital transformation of healthcare which will impact the lives of millions of patients."
Forum is excited to apply its expertise to the specific challenges of the healthcare industry. It believes healthcare will be improved when organizations can efficiently share data internally and externally and when they can analyze that data with the smartest tools available. And it knows that robust and reliable APIs will be central to the coming revolution in healthcare. Forum Systems partners with healthcare organizations to:
- Identify and categorize current workflows—especially focused on pain points and high-impact workflows that could be optimized with technology
- Develop Migration Assessments to integrate existing technology or build custom solutions that replace mainframe applications and legacy architecture
- Map out a timeline for integration of new technology and a plan to quantify the impact of new workflows for iterative improvement
To learn about Forum's healthcare capabilities, click here.
Forum Systems is a leader in intelligent API gateway technology, deep data analytics, and cloud technologies. Forum technology, used by some of the largest global companies for building intelligent business workflows, is certified and secure. Along with industry-leading performance, interoperability, and security, Forum Systems takes pride in its customer-driven innovation and simplified user experience.
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The Industry Disruptor's Stellar Growth Continues With New Digital Storefront, Providing Americans Access to Delivery of South Asian Groceries in Seven Cities
CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quicklly, a comprehensive, one-stop marketplace for Indian/South Asian groceries, tiffins, meal kits and fully-prepared restaurant dishes, and Instacart today announced the companies' expanded partnership to offer delivery of Quicklly's Indian pantry staples, desi spices and sauces in as fast as an hour across seven U.S. cities: New York City, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., Austin, Texas, Fremont, Calif., Sunnyvale, Calif., Naperville, Ill. and Edison, N.J. The Instacart app also offers nationwide delivery of Quicklly's ready-to-eat Indian meals kits in three to four days, creating new opportunities for Americans to engage with and consume authentic South Asian and Indian food.
"We're thrilled to grow this partnership with Instacart and bring authentic and delicious Indian and South Asian food to Americans of all backgrounds, identities and locations," said Keval Raj and Hanish Pahwa, co-founders of Quicklly. "With Quicklly, we've seen hundreds of thousands of customers engage with Indian and South Asian cuisine in new and exciting ways. We're excited to continue to connect consumers with tasty staples and a diverse array of groceries, meal kits and more."
The Quicklly Indian Meals Kit on the Instacart app offers customers an array of authentic vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian meals and sauces, shipped directly to their door. The new Quicklly grocery storefront allows customers in seven cities to get same-day delivery of the items ordered.
"We're proud to expand our partnership with Quicklly to provide access to same-day delivery of its assortment of authentic Indian groceries, food, fresh produce and customers in seven cities," said Elise Metzger, Director of Retail Accounts at Instacart. "At Instacart, we're dedicated to helping retailers compete and better serve their customers.
Quicklly plans to expand same-day delivery to six additional cities including Seattle, Atlanta, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Boston and Los Angeles in the coming months.
Customers in select cities can shop for 60-minute Quicklly delivery or Indian Meal Kits via Instacart at https://www.instacart.com/quicklly or through the Instacart app. To learn more about Quicklly, its initiatives and offerings, visit www.quicklly.com.
Quicklly is the nation's most comprehensive, one-stop marketplace for Indian/South Asian groceries, tiffins, meal kits and fully prepared restaurant dishes, offering everything needed to enjoy authentic South Asian and Indian cuisine in one place. Founded in 2017, Quicklly has made waves as a true industry disruptor, with rapid revenue growth year-over-year. From H1 of 2021 to H1 of 2022, Quicklly doubled its revenue and experienced an 85% increase in orders and 44% increase in users. The digital marketplace has been aggressive with constant new launches and partnerships, including partnerships with Instacart and Shef, nationwide delivery of iconic products like Mithaas sweets and Alphonso mangoes, and brand initiatives such as Quicklly Go and a brand ambassador program. To date, Quicklly partners with nearly 300 independent local businesses across greater Chicago, New York, New Jersey, the San Francisco Bay Area and nationwide. Learn more at https://www.quicklly.com or visit the platform's storefront on Instacart. The Quicklly app is available for download via iOS or Android at https://quicklly.page.link/quickllyapp.
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MELBOURNE, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian technology company Security Matters Ltd. (ASX: SMX) announces its business combination with Lionheart III Corp. (NASDAQ:LION), a special acquisition purpose company. The combined Nasdaq entity is expected to be valued at US$360 million. The combined entity will list on NASDAQ via a newly-formed Irish company to be named SMX Public Limited Company "SMX Ireland"). Upon the closing of the business combination, the ordinary shares and warrants of SMX Ireland are expected to trade on NASDAQ under the new ticker symbols "SMX" and "SMXW", respectively, and SMX shall cease to be quoted on the Australian Stock Exchange ("ASX").
The value reflects an implied pre-money valuation of the company on the ASX of US$200 million and is anticipated to generate proceeds of up to approximately US$116 million, assuming no redemptions by Lionheart's public stockholders (noting that recent SPAC transactions have been characterized by high redemption rates). The combined entity is expected to commence trading on Nasdaq in Q4 2022
"The world is demanding greater transparency, efficiency, and resilience. There is a critical call to action by the global market to do things better. This is a challenge loaded with exciting possibilities that Security Matters is ready to accept by creating products that can help uphold supply-chain integrity, provide quality assurance and brand accountability to producers of goods. With this merger, we have entered a new chapter to boost our capacity to power and enable the circular economy" said SMX.
Additional information about the merger and proposed transaction will be provided in a current report on form 8-K to be filed by Lionheart with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov as well as online at Iheartcapital.com. SMX expects the filing of the F4 within weeks.
Power and Enable Circular Economy
SMX is an enabler for a real-world circular economy that works by giving materials a memory of their origination and history, that facilitates the materials' ability to be recycled, reused, and authenticated multiple times.
SMX is a company for the 21st century, enabling a transition to a circular economy that is positive, productive, and profitable for participants in the value chain – and the planet.
Through the company's white-label B2B offerings, the future of a sustainable world is able to be created by narratives that connect tangible, sustainable, ESG practices with the brand's transparent traceability strategy, designed to create a profitable lifetime relationship with its customers that is circular rather than linear or transactional.
The System Within
SMX creates a sustainable system within the current value chain system, designed to empower businesses to build a real-world circular economy.
Advancing four key benefits including enhanced data flow and circularity, with exciting knowledge-gathering potential; multiple-stages and multiple-loops traceability; and multiple application possibilities, the SMX system can help change the way businesses operate from the inside out to transform into sustainable ecosystems.
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TORONTO and NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Real Brokerage Inc. (" Real " or the " Company ") (NASDAQ: REAX) (TSXV: REAX), an international, technology-powered real estate brokerage, announced today that Chief Financial Officer Michelle Ressler will be presenting at the William Blair 42nd Annual Growth Stock Conference on June 9, 2022, at 11:20am CT.
Real's remarks will be broadcast live and can be accessed by interested parties at the link below.
Date: June 9, 2022
Time: 11:00 a.m. CT
Webcast link: https://wsw.com/webcast/blair66/reax/1936224
About Real
Real ( www.joinreal.com ) is a technology-powered real estate brokerage operating in 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia , and Ontario and Alberta, Canada . Real is building the future, together with more than 4,500 agents and their clients. Real creates financial opportunities for agents through better commission splits, best-in-class technology, revenue sharing and equity incentives.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "As a member of the military, I needed a better way to clean, polish and buff shoes," said an inventor, from Ft. Worth, Texas, "so I invented the SHOE BUFF KIT. My design could enhance the appearance of shoes and it would only require one hand for use."
The invention provides a practical means to clean and polish various articles of footwear. In doing so, it helps to reduce finger cramps caused by standard polishing methods. As a result, it increases convenience and comfort and it saves time and effort. The invention features a versatile design that is easy to use with one hand so it is ideal for various members of the labor force and military. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Dallas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-DLL-3884, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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As new data shows moms are shifting their holiday shopping habits amid inflation and becoming increasingly mindful of gifting this year, online retailer Zulily makes the holiday shopping experience easier with personalized deals on a wide variety of toys from the most iconic brands
SEATTLE, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As household budgets tighten amid ongoing inflation and 85 million moms in the U.S.1 prepare for the 2022 holiday shopping season, new data from online retailer Zulily reveals that moms' desire to pile toys under the tree remains strong, but inflation pressures are causing them to be more intentional about the gift purchases they are making for family and friends this year.2 This holiday season, Zulily is offering moms early deals on some of the most recognized, trusted and iconic brand names she'll remember from her childhood, like LEGO®, Play-Doh®, Fisher-Price,® Little Tikes®, and more, to provide exactly what she's shopping for and make her holiday shopping experience a little easier, fun, and affordable.
Despite inflation hitting a 41-year high in July, gifting toys to close loved ones will remain a priority for moms this holiday season, according to Zulily's nationwide survey of 1,000 moms. Forty-three percent shared that they get joy out of buying toys for their kids and they would miss out on the excitement if they were to change the number of gifts they bought. Although 33% of moms are planning to spend less this holiday as they try to balance household budgets, they're not planning to gift any less to their close families or friends this year. Instead, they're evaluating the return on the investment and looking for long-lasting, high-quality gifts and toys that promote creativity and spending memorable time together with loved ones, at great prices.
"Inflation is having a significant impact on the shopping habits of moms, who normally hold the purse strings for the household budget and buy holiday gifts for the entire family. As they set priorities for holiday gift giving, we discovered that their relationship with traditional gift giving has shifted, but they still consider toys a staple, not a discretionary item," said Joe Glass, Zulily's Toy Expert. "Moms are saving room in their budgets for toys because they invoke an emotional connection and bring joy to children at holiday time. Zulily is positioned to provide the most value for her holiday dollar with an assortment of popular toy brands that are truly iconic, at prices that won't break the bank."
The Early Bird Gets the "Gift-Wrapped" Worm
Fifty three percent of moms claimed to be inconsistent in planning their purchases in advance before inflation started to rise, but now they're planning mindfully to score early deals and outsmart inflation. Forty-two percent more shoppers worldwide and 37% more in the U.S. are planning to buy gifts earlier as a way to get better deals, help protect household budgets, and still spread holiday cheer this year.3
Iconic Toys Through the Decades
Zulily's toy team curated thousands of toys this holiday season, including some of the most iconic toys and brands through the decades to ease the search for the perfect, quality gifts that will last year after year.
- One brick, a million possibilities: Twenty-five percent of moms consider a toy's ability to promote their children's imagination without bounds as a characteristic of an iconic toy brand. Having recently celebrated its 90th anniversary, toy icon The LEGO® Group is not only synonymous with creativity, but they also encourage young users to shape the well-known bricks into fantastical creations of their own. From traditional creations, such as the LEGO® Classic 11008 Bricks & Houses, to more contemporary kits inspired by the year's hottest movies, like the LEGO® Jurassic World 76944 T-Rex Dinosaur Breakout, giving the gift of LEGO® means giving the gift of inspiration.
- Over six decades and one billion dolls sold: With kids' awareness of the financial constraints caused by inflation, they're already expecting fewer gifts overall this year, according to 39% of moms. So, moms are leaning into quality toys and buying from brands they already know and trust to be long-lasting and high-quality. When Mattel, Inc. introduced her in 1959, Barbie® became a toy chest staple, and many moms can remember being gifted their first doll as a child. With a multitude of interests and careers, moms can find the perfect Barbie® dolls and accessories for their little ones on Zulily, whether they're fashion-minded, adventurous, or aspire to be a teacher, gymnast, or doctor.
- Half a century delighting the kid in all of us: To extend the play value of toys and gifts, 27% of moms are looking to give gifts that promote creativity and togetherness with their children. For nearly 50 years, KidKraft, Inc. has been delivering toys 'made for make believe' – and this holiday, Zulily has an assortment of KidKraft® toys that immediately transform playtime to together-time while encouraging creativity. From trying their hands at painting and drawing with the KidKraft® Easel Art Desk to scrubbing the deck and walking the plank with the KidKraft® Pirate's Cove Play Set, all ages will be inspired.
- After the unboxing, the memories remain: Following the flurry of wrapping paper and ribbons, it's really about the moments that family and friends will cherish after the holiday season. And following several years of pandemic-induced travel and gathering restrictions, it's the desire to create memories that 35% of moms are hoping to capture through gift giving this year. Crayola® has been helping families create memories they will cherish forever since 1885 with its vibrant collection of arts supplies. Moms can give the ultimate gift for any little artist with Zulily's assortment of Crayola® art supplies and tools and watch as their children create works of art today that will become the family heirlooms of tomorrow.
Zulily's Santa's Workshop – a dedicated shopping destination for holiday toys with savings up to 50% off – keeps shopping fun and full of cheer by making it easy for moms to find the perfect toy gift at a great price as they redefine their gifting habits and seek more quality toys that offer value for their children. Plus, they can enjoy free shipping on all orders $89 and above.
For more information and gift giving inspiration, visit Zulily's The Find and check-out the Top Toy List for 2022, which features this year's hottest toys from brands kids love, including KidKraft®, PicassoTiles®, Learning Resources®, Melissa & Doug, and more.
Methodology: Findings are based on a Pollfish survey of over 1,000 U.S. based moms between the ages of 25-44, with kids aged 18 or below. The survey was fielded in July 2022.
About Zulily®
Online retailer Zulily helps moms around the world discover incredible deals and fresh style for themselves, their families and their homes. Zulily launches thousands of products at amazing values each day, curating personalized shopping experiences that include apparel and footwear for the whole family, toys, home décor, and so much more. Zulily's app uses compelling video and imagery to bring more than 15,000 big name brands and boutique finds to life on mobile.
Zulily is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with locations in Nevada, Ohio, and China. With expertise in technology, merchandising, creative production, logistics, marketing, customer service, and more, Zulily team members work together to deliver a fun and engaging shopping experience that sparks discovery, connection and entertainment. Zulily has passed millions in savings onto its customers since its first sale in 2010. For more information visit, www.zulily.com or The Find by Zulily, or follow @Zulily on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. For vendors interested in selling on Zulily, visit www.sell.zulily.com
Zulily, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP).Qurate Retail Inc. is a Fortune 500 company that includes QVC®, HSN®, Zulily and the Cornerstone brands (collectively, "Qurate Retail GroupSM"), as well as other minority interests and green energy investments. Qurate Retail Group is dedicated to providing a more human way to shop. Qurate Retail Group is the largest player in video commerce (vCommerce), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms. For more information, visit www.qurateretailgroup.com, or follow @QurateRetailGrp on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or follow Qurate Retail Group on YouTube or LinkedIn.
1 Source: US Census Bureau, Profile America: Facts for Features
2 Source: Survey conducted by Pollfish on behalf of Zulily in July 2022 of over 1,000 U.S. based moms between the ages of 25-44 with kids 18 and under.
3 Salesforce Shopping Index survey from June 2022
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He says he was tortured by Russian soldiers, shot in the face and buried alive. This is one Ukrainian man’s tale of survival
By Saskya Vandoorne, Melissa Bell and Oleksandra Ochman (CNN)
Mykola Kulichenko struggles to recount a tale he shouldn’t be alive to tell. But this Ukrainian man believes he was allowed to cheat death so he might speak for all those who cannot.
By the side of a remote road in the northern Chernihiv region of Ukraine, Mykola shows the unmarked grave in which he and his two brothers were buried three-and-a-half weeks after the war began, in land seized by Russian forces. All three had been shot; he was the only one to survive.
“It’s like being resurrected,” Mykola, 33, told CNN.
Until March 18, life for the Kulichenko family had changed little despite the Russians occupying their village of Dovzhyk since the start of the war. Then, when a Russian column was bombed, Russian soldiers fanned out looking for those responsible. They arrived at the wood-plank house where Mykola lived with his two brothers, Yevhen and Dmytro along with their sister, Iryna — who still hasn’t forgiven herself for not being home that day.
Three soldiers told the brothers to kneel in the front yard while they searched the home looking for anything that would link them to the bombed convoy, Mykola said. According to Mykola, once they found the military medals their grandfather owned and a military bag belonging to 30-year-old Yevhen, who had been a paratrooper, the soldiers were convinced they had something to hide.
Mykola, Yevhen and Dmytro were driven to a basement where they were interrogated for three days, he said. Mykola kept hoping the Russians would release them, but on the fourth day, he said, their mood changed.
“They beat my whole body with a metal rod, and they put the barrel of a gun inside my mouth,” he said.
Along with his brothers, Mykola was tortured until he lost consciousness. He says they were blindfolded, had their hands and legs bound with tape and were driven in a military vehicle by five Russian soldiers to a desolate plot of land. They were made to kneel, blindfolded, while a pit was dug, Mykola said.
First, he said, he heard a shot behind him, and 36-year-old Dmytro, the eldest of the three, fell to the ground. Next, he felt Yevhen, the youngest, drop by his side.
“I was thinking that I was next,” he said. But the bullet entered Mykola’s cheek and exited next to his right ear. He knew his only hope of survival was to play dead.
The soldiers kicked the brothers’ bodies into the pit, covered them with earth and left, according to Mykola. He can’t say how long he lay buried alive, only that with his hands and legs still bound he somehow managed to maneuver his way out from under his older brother’s corpse and back to the land of the living.
“It was hard for me to breathe, since Dima (Dmytro) was lying on top of me, but using my arms and knees, I was able to push my older brother off to the side of the pit, and then I climbed out.”
In the dark, he staggered through fields to the nearest house, where a woman took him in and cared for him overnight before he was able to get back to his sister, who’d been anxiously waiting for days at their father’s home.
“I came home and there was Mykola. I looked at his eyes and asked where are the others? He said there are no others,” Iryna recalls, sobbing.
Mykola says it’s a miracle he survived. Scars on his cheek and behind his ear are still visible today.
“I was lucky… and now I have to just go on living,” he said. “This story needs to be heard by everyone, not just in Ukraine, but around the world because these kind of things are happening and this is just one in a billion.”
A war crimes investigation has now been opened by the Chernihiv region prosecutor’s office. Investigators confirmed to CNN that the brothers’ hands and legs had been tied and they had been blindfolded. Across Ukraine, more than 11,600 alleged war crimes have been recorded so far, according to local authorities. CNN also reached out to Russia’s Ministry of Defense but got no response.
As with so many of the other alleged war crimes committed by Russian forces, the story of Mykola and his brothers could only be told once the Russian retreat from Chernihiv region began in early April.
It was also only then that Mykola could start looking for the pit from which he had, against all odds, escaped with his life. He knew he had to find his brothers in order to give them the decent burial they deserved.
On April 21, one month to the day after Mykola says his brothers were executed, Dmytro and Yevhen were finally laid to rest beneath elaborate tombstones in a well-tended grave, in land that was in Ukrainian hands once more.
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Unvaccinated Djokovic still hopes to play at US Open
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Novak Djokovic is holding out hope that he’ll be able to compete at the U.S. Open despite not being vaccinated against the coronavirus. The 21-time Grand Slam champion says on his social media accounts that he’s been training as if he’ll play at Flushing Meadows when the last major of the year begins Aug. 29. He wrote: “I am preparing as if I will be allowed to compete, while I await to hear if there is any room for me to travel to US. Fingers crossed!” The United States does not allow unvaccinated noncitizens to enter the country. That is why the Serb needed to sit out big events in Indian Wells, California, and Miami this season. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/07/30/unvaccinated-djokovic-still-hopes-to-play-at-us-open/ | 2022-07-30T18:42:03Z |
Luxe-adventure Cruise Line Expands Atlas Assurance to Provide Travelers Greater Peace of Mind
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In another industry first, Atlas Ocean Voyages announced today that the luxe-adventure cruise line will include Covid trip interruption and isolation insurance for all guests on all future voyages. The new Covid insurance coverage for all guests augments Atlas' expansive list of inclusions, among which are emergency medical evacuation insurance, repatriation insurance, and emergency medical and travel assistance, known as Atlas Assurance. Atlas Assurance provides guests greater peace-of-mind when they are aboard a once-in-a-lifetime, luxe-adventure journey with Atlas Ocean Voyages. For more information about Atlas Ocean Voyages, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com
"Covid is an unfortunate fact of life, and our precautions and strict health protocols minimize risk and help assure our guests and crew," said Alberto Aliberti, President of Atlas Ocean Voyages. "The health and safety of our guests and crew continues to be our top priority, and Atlas' new Covid-related, trip interruption-insurance inclusion in Atlas Assurance will provide guests an array of protections should the unforeseeable happen."
Atlas Ocean Voyages is a luxe-adventure, expedition cruise line designed for discerning, fun-seeking travelers to immerse in unique and awe-inspiring moments in remote and captivating destinations. World Navigator, launched in August 2021, and World Traveller, launching October 2022, both feature 98 suites, solo suites with no single supplements, and staterooms, and is the line's first two small expedition ship, bringing travelers to smaller, authentic and exclusive locales.
World Navigator will cruise England, Holland, France, the Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, Greenland, and The Arctic in summer 2022; Central and South America in the autumn; and return to Antarctica for her winter 2022-23 season. In winter 2023, World Traveller will sail her inaugural season in Antarctica. Three additional sister ships, World Seeker, World Adventurer and World Discoverer, will join the fleet through 2024.
For more information, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com. Please also follow Atlas Ocean Voyages on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AtlasOceanVoyages), Twitter (www.twitter.com/atlascruises), Instagram (www.instagram.com/AtlasOceanVoyages), and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/atlascruises). Travel Advisors can call 1.844.44.ATLAS (1.844.442.8527) to book their clients on an unforgettable luxe-adventure expedition.
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OMAHA, Neb., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carson Group successfully transitioned Diamond Wealth Advisors to its growing network of partners. The Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based financial planning and wealth management firm was the most recent to join Carson Partners, a nationwide network of 130 growth-minded firms across the U.S. founded in 2012 by Ron Carson.
"As a partner firm, Jim and his team now have access to fully integrated technology, investments and advanced financial planning solutions that will allow them to deliver a superior client experience," said Gregg Johnson, national sales director for Carson Group. "Paired with the support of Carson's entire team of M&A experts, they also have the support they need to grow their business."
Diamond Wealth Advisors, which has more than $200 million in assets under management, remains independently owned by the firm's CEO, founder and wealth advisor, Jim DeGaetano, CFP®, CPA.
DeGaetano is already expanding the firm's reach and services through the support provided by Carson Partners.
"Since coming on board, we've been able to fully plug into Carson's entire ecosystem of technology, investments, marketing and M&A support and have seen an immediate impact in our business," said DeGaetano. "We know that this partnership will have a tremendous effect on our firm's future growth and the individuals and businesses we serve."
Carson Group is one of America's fastest-growing companies. It currently manages $20 billion in assets and collectively serves more than 42,000 client families across the United States, with 130 partner firms in its ecosystem. For more information visit www.carsongroup.com.
Carson Group serves financial advisors and investors through its businesses, including Carson Wealth, Carson Coaching and Carson Partners. The family of companies offers coaching and partnership services to advisor firms and straightforward financial advice to the investing public. All three organizations are headquartered in Omaha, Neb., and share a common mission to be the most trusted for financial advice. For more information, visit www.carsongroup.com.
Carson Partners offers investment advisory service through CWM, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM, LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors. Carson Coaching and CWM, LLC are separate but affiliated companies and wholly-owned subsidiaries of Carson Holdings, LLC. Carson Coaching does not provide advisory services.
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The best gifts for every gardener
If you are looking for a gift for a gardener in your life, the possibilities are endless. From gardening gloves to tool organizers, the best gift will depend on the interests and type of gardening that the recipient likes to do.
Consider how much experience they have when selecting a gift. Gardening tools are a great way to make their hobby more enjoyable while working within your gift-giving budget. Gardening decor that expresses their style or your connection with them is always a fun gift.
Choosing a gardening gift
Practicality
Gardening gifts that help in the garden are some of the most popular. These include items like pruners, trowels and garden gloves. Just because they are designed for work doesn’t mean they can’t also be cute. Look for whimsical prints on practical gifts for a combination of fun and function.
Type of gardener
Consider what type of gardener the recipient is when choosing a gift.
- New gardeners will appreciate help building their collection of essential tools to make gardening easier.
- For gardeners doing small space or container gardening, find special pots or tools to help the gardener make the most of their space.
- Experienced gardeners may already have tools but need a way to keep them organized and accessible.
Style
With so many styles to choose from, garden decor makes a nice gift for those looking for something more sentimental. Look for something that expresses the interests of the recipient. Decor that is a nod to your connection with them is also a great way to show your appreciation of their garden work.
Best gift for a new gardener
Top gift for a new gardener
G & F Products Women’s Soft Jersey Garden Gloves, Three-Pack
What you need to know: This three-pack is made of soft cotton with grips on the fingers for comfort and function.
What you’ll love: These are affordable and a practical gift for a new gardener. Quality gardening gloves are an essential item for any gardener. The floral patterns make them pretty and fun.
What you should consider: These are made of thin cotton and won’t work for heavier garden and yard work.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top gift for a new gardener for the money
Pure Garden Eight-Piece Garden Tool and Tote Set
What you need to know: It includes everything a brand new gardener needs to get started, including hand tools, a watering bottle and a caddy to carry them.
What you’ll love: The tools are made of rust-resistant metal. The carrying tote has seven exterior pockets and five interior elastic securing bands, perfect for adding specialty tools as your gardener gains experience.
What you should consider: The carrying straps can wear quickly, especially if you add extra tools or weight to the bag.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Vivosun Heavy Duty Collapsible Folding Utility Wagon
What you need to know: This wagon can support over 175 pounds of plants and garden tools but still folds up for easy storage.
What you’ll love: It is made of waterproof canvas and polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, material that won’t wear or fade. The wheels swivel 360 degrees for easy steering. When you are done, the included storage cover protects the wagon while in storage.
What you should consider: The wheels can’t navigate rough terrain and are better suited for flat, even ground.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best gift for an experienced gardener
Top gift for an experienced gardener
Rubbermaid Garage Tool Tower Rack
What you need to know: This tool rack holds up to 40 items, including rakes, hoes and smaller hand tools.
What you’ll love: Included casters make this tool rack easy to move around. The base is wider than the top, so it is ideal for storing larger items, such as shovels, which are a must-have tool for large-scale gardening.
What you should consider: It can be difficult to get to the tools stored near the back.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top gift for an experienced gardener for the money
Magid Bella Women’s Pro Rose Garden Glove
What you need to know: Experienced gardeners aren’t afraid to get into the weeds, making a durable set of elbow-length gloves a valuable gift.
What you’ll love: The palms and fingertips are reinforced for extra protection against thorns. They also have a knuckle guard and are made of thick synthetic leather.
What you should consider: They can run small, so use the included sizing chart and consider sizing up.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Creative Roots Paint Your Own Stepping Stones
What you need to know: For the gardener who already has it all, a customizable stepping stone kit is a fun activity to do together for a one-of-a-kind piece of garden decor.
What you’ll love: These kits come in 15 designs, including a flower, sun and ladybug. It comes with everything you need, including the pre-cast ceramic stone, acrylic paint and a brush. There are also helpful tips to mix paint for custom colors.
What you should consider: These are novelty stones and not meant to be walked on or support plants.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best gift for a small space gardener
Top gift for a small space gardener
AeroGarden Harvest Indoor Garden with LED Grow Light
What you need to know: Additional growing space allows gardeners to grow and harvest up to six herbs right in their kitchen.
What you’ll love: The grow light and hydroponic system provide everything within a 12-inch space. The control panel shows alerts when it is time to add water, apply the included plant nutrient packets and adjust the lights.
What you should consider: This indoor garden is ideal for herbs but won’t work for larger plants.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top gift for a small space gardener for the money
E. Palace Mini Stainless Steel Water Can
What you need to know: Combining function and style, the modern design is sleek enough to leave out as decor in a small gardening space.
What you’ll love: The hand-polished stainless steel resists scratching and weathering. It comes in gold and silver finishes. The placement of the spout at the bottom of the can makes it look striking and also allows for water to flow easier without spills.
What you should consider: The smaller capacity means refilling more often if watering numerous plants.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Union Rustic Amarelys Three-Piece Ceramic Pot Planter Set
What you need to know: This set of three makes a statement as a grouping while also providing options for placement in a smaller space.
What you’ll love: These durable, ceramic pots with a geometric design look great both on their own and when placed near each other. Each pot has a drainage hole to allow for easy watering. They are also rust- and weather-resistant.
What you should consider: The largest pot has a 12-inch diameter and may be too big for some spaces.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
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New offerings help support clients create positive change for the future of America's workforce
ATLANTA, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Insight Global, a national leader in the staffing services industry, announced today the launch of its new diversity, equity and inclusion services division created with a singular mission in mind: to create more equitable, inclusive workforces through education, perspective and the implementation of diverse practices. This new offering is aimed at creating intentional and meaningful change for companies and organizations when it comes to building a workforce representative of today's society.
"The past few years have brought to light so many of the systemic social injustices that exist in this country, and we are determined to change the narrative," said Korryn Williamson, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Insight Global. "As a staffing firm, we can shift and shape what the future workforce of America looks like to ensure it is more representative of the population and demographics that we – and our clients – serve."
The new training and development services provide one-on-one mentoring to adequately train leaders how to inclusively lead, addressing issues like unconscious bias in the workplace, allyship, racism and advocacy, micro-aggression and psychological safety. Leaders will learn via experiential and hands-on curriculum how these elements, and others, play into onboarding, hiring and retention of talent.
"Rather than simply checking a box, companies need to be much more intentional and purposeful with their approach to creating environments that allow people from all walks of life to thrive," said Bria Villasante, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategist at Insight global. "Not only do we have a direct impact on every single contingent workforce with some of the largest corporations in the country, but we have a huge responsibility as well."
Services and offerings are divided into two branches: talent solutions and training solutions. Talent solutions take a close look at reporting, diverse recruiting practices, and leveraging partnerships to identify niche talent pools, while training solutions include hands-on sessions that provide guidance on how to turn personal commitment into organizational and team change. All offerings focus on the following critical topics:
- DEI 101 + Biases: Explaining what DE&I is, what biases are, and how it impacts the workforce
- Dimensions of Diversity: A further look into gender, diversity, generational diversity, neurodiversity, ableism, tokenism and other aspects of diversity.
- Hiring + Onboarding: Defining professionalism, best practices in interviewing, access and opportunity, quota hiring versus belonging, and more.
- Inclusive Communication: A dive into macroaggressions and microaggressions, trust, privilege and other communication habits
- Biases: Deeper conversation and education around different biases with an emphasis on specific biases that are relevant to work environments and daily operations.
- Anti-Racism, Allyship and Advocacy: Defining each of these terms, how they play into daily interactions in and out of the workplace, as well as breaking down stigmatization around the words themselves.
- Mental Health, Psychological and Social Safety: A deeper discussion on creating inclusive environments that support mental wellness. Covers mental illness versus wellness, vulnerability, empathy, conflict and more.
"Our offerings and services are quite robust to ensure that we provide companies with a diverse talent pool," said Williamson. "But beyond that, we're really looking to train and immerse companies, equipping them with everything they need to create an inclusive infrastructure that fosters growth and genuine happiness for employees."
In addition to these consulting services, Insight Global supports organizations of all shapes and sizes with diversity council creation, diversity recruiting, employee networking and resource groups, quarterly diversity data reporting, one-on-one coaching and talent lifecycle planning.
For more information on Insight Global's DE&I consulting services division, please visit Insight Global's DE&I page.
About Insight Global
Insight Global is a national staffing and services company dedicated to empowering people. We relentlessly pursue opportunities for others, because when we all work together, anything is possible. We specialize in sourcing information technology, accounting, finance, and engineering professionals, and delivering service-based solutions to Fortune 1000 clients. Our team spans across more than 64 regional offices throughout North America and has pledged to place more than 80,000 people in jobs in 2022. Insight Global's services extend far beyond just filling roles. In addition to staffing services, we provide culture consulting, diversity, equity and inclusion guidance, specialized health care staffing and resources, and an array of managed services designed to meet company's individual needs. To learn more about Insight Global, visit insightglobal.com.
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WATCH: Family rescued by good Samaritans after boat capsizes in Florida
Published: Jun. 17, 2022 at 1:46 AM CDT|Updated: 23 minutes ago
(CNN) - 11 people in Florida were saved after their boat capsized, thanks to a group of good Samaritans.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said it got a call Sunday evening that several people were stranded near Beer Can Island.
Their boat had turned upside down in the water, according to authorities.
Several people were swimming around it and that’s when a nearby boat came over and began to lift people from the water.
Everyone was rescued and brought safely back to land.
One person went to the hospital for chest pains and shortness of breath.
Their condition is unknown.
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When a Massachusetts woman ordered a pizza on a routine Friday evening, she had no idea the quick thinking and kindness of her delivery driver would change her life that night.
Caryn Hebert Sullivan put in the call for a late dinner on February 11, and DoorDash driver Sophia Furtado brought the order to an address in the small community of West Island Fairhaven, located on Buzzards Bay, about 20 miles southeast of Fall River.
"It was a normal night for me," Furtado told CNN Thursday, "I was almost at the end of my shift."
But when she got to the house around 10 p.m., she spotted Sullivan lying on the ground outside, bleeding from her head. Sullivan, who had a previous arm injury and a bad knee, had been waiting outside for the delivery.
As she turned, she recounted, her arm and knee gave out. She fell and hit her head on the way down.
"I just remember laying on my driveway thinking 'This is pretty much over,' " Sullivan recalled. "I was laying there and saw a lot of white clouds."
Furtado has previous medical knowledge from her time training as an Emergency Medical Technician, but had failed the National Registry test. She noticed Sullivan's blood was congealing and estimated she had been lying outside for about 15 to 20 minutes.
"Caryn was unresponsive, and her eyes kept rolling to the back of her head," Furtado said, "I felt like I was going to lose her."
Sullivan's husband Robert had been asleep inside the house, but awoke to Furtado's calls for help. She told him to get some supplies as she dialed 911.
According to Officer Jillian Jodoin of the Fairhaven Police Department, Furtado spoke with the dispatcher while rendering aid.
"At that moment Sophia became a part of our team to aid Caryn." Jodoin told CNN, "I asked her if it was possible for her to keep stabilizing Caryn's neck to keep her spine safe, her answer was, 'I'm not going anywhere.' "
Soon after, officers and medics began arriving. Furtado stayed with her, until Sullivan was transported to the hospital.
Sullivan said she was in the hospital for three weeks following the incident, and suffered from two severe brain bleeds. Robert and her daughter, Veronica, were by her side the entire time. At one point, she said the two of them were waiting until 2 a.m. to hear if she would make it.
Recovery, Rewards and Friendship
After her time in the hospital, Sullivan arrived home in March. "I couldn't drive, I couldn't write, I could barely walk," she said. While she was deemed fully recovered at the end of March, she's still working on some things, after losing 60% of her hearing, and she is now able to drive short distances.
Despite the terrifying experience, Sullivan and Furtado gained friendship during the trauma.
"I am so thankful for her, she's my guardian angel," Sullivan said, "Thank God she was there, if she wasn't there, I'd be dead." They have both met each other's families and Sullivan even gave Furtado's two children Easter gifts.
Furtado was recognized at a ceremony on Wednesday. DoorDash awarded her a $1,000 educational grant.
"We are incredibly grateful to Ms. Furtado for stepping in during a critical moment and are relieved that the customer has since safely recovered." A DoorDash spokesperson told CNN, "Ms. Furtado's care and quick response were nothing short of heroic and we are honored to have been able to show our appreciation for her tremendous efforts."
Fairhaven police also presented her with a lifesaving award.
"Sophia sprang into action, alerted Robert, activated the emergency response system, implemented materials needed, rendered aid, and helped officers streamline information gathering. She saved a life." FPD told CNN in a written statement.
The recognition came as a surprise to Furtado.
"I was not expecting it at all," She said, "I would've done that for anyone."
Furtado had previously been a DoorDash driver and picked up the job again in January. She said she hopes to use the money toward more EMT school when her family becomes more financially stable. She and Sullivan added they will continue to stay in touch and plan to meet up again.
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Company applauds FDA ruling providing improved accessibility and reduced costs to Americans seeking hearing health
DALLAS, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Hearing, LLC, a market leader and global provider of advanced hearing technology and audio solutions, commends the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its efforts to give Americans expanded access to hearing solutions. The ruling as finalized by the FDA on Aug. 17 creates a new over-the-counter (OTC) category which allows hearing aids to be sold directly online and in stores to consumers without requiring a medical visit, audiogram test or prescription.
It is estimated that nearly 30 million American adults could benefit from using hearing aids. This new OTC ruling, which is expected to take effect in mid-October, applies to certain hearing aids for people aged 18 and older who have perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment.
"At Lucid Hearing we are committed to helping people hear better. This ruling aligns with our mission by encouraging more affordable and accessible hearing help while ensuring the safety and effectiveness of available hearing devices," said Jason Kidd, President and COO of Lucid Hearing. "Thanks to the FDA, hearing healthcare will soon be opened up to millions of Americans experiencing hearing loss who have previously been unserved."
Lucid Hearing's OTC hearing aid offerings will be unique due to the company's scientific and innovative pre-set programs that cover the vast majority of consumers' hearing loss needs. This technology was developed in conjunction with a top audiology research university and is based on a comprehensive study of more than 90,000 audiograms. The company's modern hearing devices – powered by a unique and patented sound processing technology – are discreet and can include features like Bluetooth functionality, mobile app control for customization, and high-definition channel counts for incredible clarity.
"Lucid Hearing is unique in that we have been researchers and innovators in hearing health for 13 years, and we have been preparing for this ruling for quite some time now," added Kidd. "We understand the combination of technology and science that is needed to ensure product effectiveness and safety, and we are thrilled about this FDA ruling because now so many more Americans will have options and can get help earlier in their hearing loss journey."
The ruling allows the company to expand its portfolio with new OTC products. The devices will be for sale at national retailer partner locations without an appointment at price points well below prescription offerings. Lucid Hearing, which employs hundreds of licensed hearing professionals in more than 500 hearing aid centers nationwide, will also continue to offer consumers free hearing tests and an extensive line of prescription hearing aids. The company highly values all of its hearing professionals who are committed to offering expert medical evaluations and guidance to the many Americans who are best served through full-service prescription hearing solutions.
Information about Lucid Hearing's full suite of products is available at LucidHearing.com. Lucid Hearing's hearing aids are also available for purchase at fiohears.com and engagehears.com.
About Lucid Hearing
Since its founding in 2009, Lucid Hearing's mission has been to advance hearing healthcare holistically across its family of brands that encompass hearing enhancement, enjoyment, protection, detection and wellness. The company has helped hundreds of thousands nationwide hear better through free online and in-store assessments at over 500 Lucid Hearing clinics. Lucid Hearing's dedicated licensed hearing professionals provide free hearing tests and prescriptions to match a consumer's specific hearing loss. For more information about Lucid Hearing, visit LucidHearing.com.
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NEW YORK, June 7, 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
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in IONQ:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/ionq-inc-loss-submission-form?id=28136&from=4
IonQ, Inc. NEWS - IONQ NEWS
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=28136&from=4.
ABOUT KLEIN LAW FIRM
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.
CONTACT:
J. Klein, Esq.
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Telephone: (212) 616-4899
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