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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and south central Georgia.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Localized pockets of heavy rainfall this afternoon into
tonight falling on top of previous rainfall on Tuesday may
result in areas of flooding.
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You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
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Greece’s Irene Papas, who earned Hollywood fame, dies at 93
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Irene Papas, the Greek actress and recording artist renowned for her dramatic performances and austere beauty that earned her prominent roles in Hollywood movies as well as in French and Italian cinema over six decades has died. She was 93.
The Greek Culture Ministry confirmed her death Wednesday.
“Magnificent, majestic, dynamic, Irene Papas was the personification of Greek beauty on the cinema screen and on the theater stage, an international leading lady who radiated Greekness,” Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said in a statement.
Papas became known internationally following performances in “The Guns of Navarone” in 1961 and “Zorba the Greek” in 1964, acting alongside Hollywood stars Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn. In all, she starred in more than 50 movies.
Born Irene Lelekou in a mountainous village near the southern Greek city of Corinth, Papas was the daughter of two schoolteachers. Her father was also a drama teacher.
Papas left home at 18 to marry Greek film director Alkis Papas despite her family’s disapproval. They divorced four years later. After the death of American Actor Marlon Brando in 2004, Papas revealed in an Italian newspaper interview that the two had been romantically involved.
A supporter of the Greek Communist Party, Papas was a vocal opponent of the military dictatorship that governed the country between 1967 and 1974 and lived much for life outside Greece, including in Rome and New York.
Papas was also known for her appearance in ancient Greek tragedies. Many of her iconic international movie roles were earned portraying Greek characters. But she also starred with Kirk Douglas in the 1968 crime drama “Brotherhood” and with James Cagney in the 1956 Western “Tribute to a Bad Man.”
Greek arts institutions thanked Papas for her support for younger actors. The Athens-based Greek Film Center described her as “The greatest Greek international film star,” adding: “Her image is a timeless imprint of Greek female beauty.”
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., July 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, LuminoCity is inviting the press and public to the LuminoCity Dinosaur Safari in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The LuminoCity team is excited to bring their multidimensional, luminous displays to Atlantic City for the very first-time beginning July 22nd, 2022.
The event, open between July 22nd and September 5th, is a great gathering place for family and friends.
LuminoCity Dinosaur Safari is a unique and immersive experience that combines realistic dinosaur exhibitions and stunning lighting sculptures.
Ticket Information: LuminoCity Dinosaur Safari at the Absecon Lighthouse runs for multiple days between July 22, 2022 and September 5, 2022. Timed-entry admission tickets are available for purchase online and are priced from $12. Have your festival tickets ready at the entrance gate when you arrive during your designated time slot.
2022 LuminoCity Dino Safari
35 S Vermont Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Absecon Lighthouse
For more information about the LuminoCity Festival, and to plan a visit for 2022, visit www.luminocityfestival.com!
Press@luminocityus.com
*Please note that the lights won't be switched on until 8 pm. The moving feature of dinosaurs will be turned off in high wind conditions.
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NEW YORK, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of SDIG during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CONTACT US HERE:
https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/stronghold-digital-mining-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=26674&from=4
CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Stronghold Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's October 2021 initial public offering.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) contracted suppliers, including MinerVa Semiconductor Corp., were reasonably likely to miss anticipated delivery quantities and deadlines; (2) due to strong demand and pre-sold supply of mining equipment in the industry, Stronghold would experience difficulties obtaining miners outside of confirmed purchase orders; (3) as a result of the foregoing, there was a significant risk that Stronghold could not expand its mining capacity as expected; (4) as a result, Stronghold would likely experience significant losses; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: June 13, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/stronghold-digital-mining-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=26674&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of SDIG during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is June 13, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Beech Creek looks to bounce back from pandemic as its busiest season begins
WASHINGTON TWP. – The spring season will be an important indicator for Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Center to see how it has bounced back from the coronavirus pandemic.
"We're getting kind of deeper and deeper into our busier season, so this spring will probably be the biggest tell financially what will really happen moving forward," Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Center spokesperson Eric Ginanni said.
Like many organizations, the facility struggled when the pandemic halted in-person activities and programs.
Executive Director Melinda Carmichael wrote in a newsletter sent to members of the Alliance Area Chamber of Commerce in September 2020 that Beech Creek's revenue streams took a "huge hit" and the facility was on the verge of closing.
But creative fundraising strategies helped Beech Creek stay afloat.
"In certain areas, we saw growth while in other areas we had to develop new ideas, new tactics and whatnot," Ginanni said.
One of these changes was becoming more digitally focused, he said.
Beech Creek started an online gift basket fundraiser and also created a May Day fundraiser.
May Day – which gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries – is a holiday that celebrates the return of spring. Beech Creek has sold May Day flower baskets over the last two years. Giving someone a May Day basket is meant to be a gesture of good health.
Beech Creek will be offering Mother's Day flower baskets this year.
While the pandemic placed a financial strain on Beech Creek, it didn't create problems recruiting volunteers.
"We actually just had our volunteer orientation, and it turned out much better than anticipated," Ginanni said. "We had about 55-plus actually come to the orientation ... We're doing really well with volunteers, but we can always take more."
Similarly, Raptor Hallow Sanctuary has not had issues finding volunteers.
Raptor Hallow Executive Director Josh Kuszmaul said the organization – which provides sanctuary for birds of prey, reptiles and other mammals – has experienced growth since moving to Beech Creek in 2021.
The operation was previously housed in Salem.
"We were doing just a lot of outreach programs," Kuszmaul said. "Our animals weren't on exhibit for the public to walk through and view them. So being at Beech Creek allows us to get our conservation messaging out there more."
He believes the pandemic made many people realize the importance of spending time outdoors and led to the increase in interest.
"(With) us being out in nature, what a great opportunity for people to explore nature," he said.
Raptor Hallow will begin offering a wildlife show this summer. Kuszmaul described it as a scripted program that will focus animals and their different adaptations. The sanctuary will also host animal encounters, which allow visitors to help train the animals.
Meanwhile, Beech Creek is gearing up for its annual Art in Bloom event, which runs May 2 through June 5. The program features outdoor artwork crafted by Ohio artists, along with thousands of flowers.
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Nestle Toll House to roll out stuffed cookie dough
Published: Apr. 13, 2022 at 10:46 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - Nestle Toll House is stuffing its cookie dough.
The iconic brand has been baking up some tasty new creations with its first-ever stuffed cookie dough.
You’ll have two flavors to choose from – chocolate chip cookie dough with fudge filling and double chocolate cookie dough with salted caramel filling.
The new dough delights are expected in the refrigerated aisle in July.
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Man tells undercover detective she has ‘potential for prostitution,’ police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) – A Tennessee man was arrested last week after he told an undercover detective she had “potential” to be a prostitute, according to an affidavit.
Anthony Johnson, 32, was arrested and charged with promoting prostitution Thursday.
Detectives with the Memphis vice and narcotics team were conducting an undercover operation when Johnson reportedly walked up to the undercover detective and said he wanted to “take her to Lamar where she could make some real money,” according to the affidavit.
Lamar Avenue is a street in downtown Memphis.
Investigators say he also offered to put her photos on a website advertising prostitution.
He was booked on a felony charge of promoting prostitution and bonded out.
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BALTIMORE, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JACS Solutions, a global provider of custom mobility solutions for industrial and enterprise Internet-of-Things applications, is now a member of the National Spectrum Consortium.
The National Spectrum Consortium was established to provide the U.S. government direct access to over 440 members of industries and academic organizations who work with systems, sub-systems, components, and spectrum technology. The consortium seeks to deliver insights and breakthroughs in spectrum-using capabilities including machine learning, smart technologies, and next generation radio access networks.
Members obtain greater visibility into government needs and priorities and have the opportunity to secure funding to conduct R&D and deliver prototypes for DoD contracts. To become a member of the consortium, organizations must complete an application process and achieve the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
"We are very excited to bring expertise in custom connected devices, IoT, 5G technologies, and LTE to U.S. Federal Government customers and our NSC partners. JACS is honored to be a part of the NSC and to do our part in support of the DoD and other federal agencies," said Patrick Herwig, General Manager for public sector sales and operations at JACS Solutions.
The National Spectrum Consortium is a research and development organization that incubates new technologies to revolutionize the way in which spectrum is utilized. Their technologists, engineers, scientists, manufacturers, and program managers work with their counterparts in government to solve the toughest problems facing the nation with regard to spectrum and spectrum-enabled technologies, providing the DoD and other customers with spectrum superiority.
JACS Solutions Inc. is a global provider of custom mobility solutions for industrial and enterprise Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications. JACS partners with clients to design, manufacture, and deploy connected devices and integrated solutions that make essential business operations smarter, more reliable, and more efficient by reducing risks and vulnerabilities that are inherent with off-the-shelf, consumer-grade products.
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TORONTO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SoftwareReviews, a leading source for insights on the software provider landscape, has published its 2022 Unified Communications as a Service Platform Emotional Footprint Report, naming six providers as Champions.
Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) software delivers communication services on a single unified platform over the cloud, with features that include email, video conferencing, instant messaging, and file sharing. UCaaS platforms have become a critical piece of software for remote work, ushered in by the pandemic. Organizations are now adopting inter-company collaboration, where guest accounts are easily available for external contacts without interfering with company policy, security, or compliance.
"As voice functionalities become table stakes features, the key differentiators between UCaaS vendors often come down to the quality of their customer relationships and the ability to deliver," says Thomas Randall, senior research analyst at Info-Tech Research Group and UCaaS analyst. "Vendors competing to provide one hundred percent uptime are a reflection of the post-pandemic world. Hybrid and remote work have become the default mode of working, and there is significant value for UCaaS vendors to provide the connection between employees for voice, video, and messaging."
To support businesses selecting their next Unified Communications as a Service solution, SoftwareReviews has identified the top UCaaS software providers based on verified survey data collected from 917 end-user reviews. These providers have received high scores on SoftwareReviews' Emotional Footprint due to their expectational customer service feedback
The Net Emotional Footprint (NEF) of each software provider is a result of aggregated emotional response ratings across the areas of service, negotiation, product impact, conflict resolution, strategy, and innovation. The NEF is a powerful indicator of overall user sentiment toward the provider and its product from the software user's point of view.
The 2022 Unified Communications as a Service Software Champions are as follows:
- Zoom Phone, 93 NEF, ranked high for being efficient.
- Google Voice, 90 NEF, ranked high for being generous.
- Microsoft Teams, 88 NEF, ranked high for security protection.
- Webex Calling, 87 NEF, ranked high for enabling productivity.
- RingCentral MVP, 85 NEF, ranked high for being transparent.
- Dialpad Talk, 83 NEF, ranked high for being reliable.
SoftwareReviews' comprehensive software reviews provide the most accurate and detailed view of a complicated and ever-changing market. The data comes from real end users who use the software day in and day out and IT professionals who have worked with it intimately through procurement, implementation, and maintenance.
To compare and evaluate Unified Communications as a Service software providers using the most in-depth and unbiased analyst reports available, visit SoftwareReviews' UCaaS dedicated category page.
For more information about SoftwareReviews, the Data Quadrant, or the Emotional Footprint, or to access resources to support the software selection process, visit softwarereviews.com and connect via LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
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SoftwareReviews is the most in-depth source of buyer data and insights for the enterprise software market. By collecting customer experience data from business and IT professionals, the SoftwareReviews methodology produces detailed and authentic insights into the experience of evaluating and purchasing enterprise software.
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Police: Mother facing charges after 3-year-old son found dead with drugs in system
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - A Kansas City woman is facing charges after police say they found her child unresponsive inside a home earlier this week.
According to court records, the Kansas City Police Department responded to reports of a child who died at a residence on Wednesday.
First responders reportedly found a 3-year-old boy unresponsive and covered up on a bed. Officers said they removed a blanket and saw the boy not moving with discolored feet.
KCTV reports the officers also noted seeing a raised, discolored scab on the boy’s back that indicated a possible infection.
Authorities said the 3-year-old’s body was taken to Children’s Mercy Hospital, where lab results indicated he had amphetamines in his system.
The boy’s mother, Michaela Chism, reportedly told police that she had stayed at the residence for about two weeks. She said the people in the home, including herself, consumed controlled substances, including methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Police said Chism told investigators that one evening she woke up and began watching TV and noticed her son was not moving. She went to check on him, and he was unresponsive.
According to court documents, Chism told police her son had died on the couch and was moved to a bedroom when police were initially called to the home for a welfare check.
Authorities said they obtained a search warrant and detectives found drug paraphernalia throughout the residence, crystal-like substances and multiple prescription pill bottles.
Police report Chism has been charged with first-degree child endangerment and first-degree child endangerment involving drugs in the case that remains under investigation.
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Inappropriate interpretation of results may lead to potentially improper medical decisions
SILVER SPRING, Md., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning the public of the risk of false results, inappropriate use and inappropriate interpretation of results with non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) tests, also called cell-free DNA tests or non-invasive prenatal tests (NIPT). These tests look for signs of genetic abnormalities in a fetus by testing a sample of blood from the pregnant person. Given the increased use of these tests and recent media reports, the FDA is providing this information to educate patients and health care providers and to help reduce the inappropriate use of NIPS tests.
"While genetic non-invasive prenatal screening tests are widely used today, these tests have not been reviewed by the FDA and may be making claims about their performance and use that are not based on sound science," said Jeff Shuren, M.D., J.D., director of the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health. "Without proper understanding of how these tests should be used, people may make inappropriate health care decisions regarding their pregnancy. We strongly urge patients to discuss the benefits and risks of these tests with a genetic counselor or other health care provider prior to making decisions based on the results of these tests."
NIPS tests can provide information about the possibility a child will be born with a serious health condition. However, NIPS tests are screening tests – not diagnostic tests. They only provide information about the risk that a fetus may have a genetic abnormality, and additional testing may be needed to confirm whether or not a fetus is affected.
Genetic abnormalities may be caused by a missing chromosome or an extra copy of a chromosome, known as an aneuploidy, a small piece missing from a chromosome called a microdeletion, or an extra piece of chromosome called a duplication. These genetic abnormalities can cause serious health conditions. Conditions caused by a missing chromosome or an extra copy of a chromosome are more common and may be easier to detect, such as Down syndrome, which can cause physical and intellectual challenges. A missing or extra piece of a chromosome may result in rarer conditions, such as DiGeorge syndrome, which can cause heart defects, feeding difficulties, immune system problems and learning difficulties.
All NIPS tests on the market today are offered as laboratory developed tests (LDTs). Most LDTs, including NIPS tests, are offered without review by the FDA. While LDTs are medical devices under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the FDA has had a general policy of enforcement discretion for most LDTs since the Medical Device Amendments were enacted in 1976. That means that FDA does not generally enforce applicable regulatory requirements for most LDTs. The FDA is continuing to work with Congress on legislation to establish a modern regulatory framework for all tests, including LDTs.
Many laboratories offering these tests advertise their tests as "reliable" and "highly accurate," offering "peace of mind" for patients. The FDA is concerned that these claims may not be supported with sound scientific evidence. While these laboratories claim their tests are highly accurate, there are limitations due to the rarity of some of the conditions included in the screening. For example, when screening for a very rare condition, a positive screening result may be more likely to be a false positive than a true positive, and the fetus may not actually be affected. In other cases, a positive screening result may accurately detect a chromosomal abnormality, but that abnormality is present in the placenta and not in the fetus, which may be healthy.
Patients and health care providers should be aware of the risks and limitations of using these genetic prenatal screening tests and that they should not be used alone to diagnose chromosomal (genetic) abnormalities. However, the FDA is aware of reports that patients and health care providers have made critical health care decisions based on results from these screening tests without additional confirmatory testing. Pregnant people have ended pregnancies based on the results of genetic prenatal screening alone, without understanding the limitations of the screening tests and that the fetus may not have the genetic abnormality identified by the screening test.
The FDA recommends that patients and health care providers discuss the benefits and risks of all prenatal genetic testing, including NIPS tests, with a genetic counselor or other health care provider before considering such testing or making any decisions about their pregnancy. Please see the safety communication linked below for a full list of recommendations for patients and health care providers.
The FDA will continue to closely monitor safety issues around the use of NIPS tests and is committed to protecting public health.
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Media Contact: Shirley Simson, 202-597-4230
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The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
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HOUSTON, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AHRA, The Association for Medical Imaging Management, the professional organization representing all levels of management in hospital imaging departments, freestanding imaging centers, and group practices, announced that it is launching a three-year ongoing education program sponsored by United Imaging, the global medical imaging company with U.S. headquarters in Houston.
AHRA's new program will run for a full year, starting with a half day workshop at AHRA's 2022 Annual Meeting in Phoenix followed by 9 webinars, and culminating at AHRA 2023. This program will prepare senior imaging professionals to be the confident, next-level leaders needed to manage the increasingly complex healthcare environment. In addition to growing overall business skills, presentation skills, and financial acumen, participants will be challenged to be bold thinkers, capable of changing the status quo and choosing the path forward for their organizations.
The program will be facilitated by AHRA's long-time partner Traction Business Development.
Daniel Kelsey, AHRA's CEO, stated that, "We are pleased to launch this transformative leadership program in collaboration with Traction Business Development and United Imaging, powerful forces for change in Healthcare. The program aligns well with AHRA's mission and vision to be 'a driving force toward improving the healthcare environment.' Providing AHRA leaders with programs like this, that help them advance and become the change agents that organizations need, is our top priority, and we're eager to kick it off at AHRA's 50th Annual Meeting."
According to Michael Coulter, Senior VP of Market Strategy & Commercialization for United Imaging in the U.S., the program was important for them to support not only because AHRA is an important partner, but because "United Imaging wants to help create a new breed of fearless leaders, to make sure that as an industry we're always thinking collectively about how to continuously push things forward and deliver value for healthcare organizations. For those who want to be that kind of leader, this program will really support them in an innovative way, and we're very happy to sponsor it."
Experienced imaging professionals ready for change may learn more about this exceptional opportunity and register at ahra.org/LeadersofChoice.
About AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management
AHRA is the professional organization representing management at all levels of hospital imaging departments, freestanding imaging centers, and group practices. Founded in 1973, AHRA's 5,000 members reach across the country and around the world. AHRA offers a complete slate of professional development programs, including educational conferences and seminars, networking opportunities, award winning publications, and the Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) credential. Learn more at ahra.org
ABOUT UNITED IMAGING
At United Imaging, we develop and produce advanced medical products, digital healthcare solutions, and intelligent solutions that cover the entire process of imaging diagnosis and treatment. Founded in 2011, our company has subsidiaries and R&D centers across the world. Our North American headquarters in Houston includes our corporate offices, factory, product showroom, service training center, and service parts distribution center. With a cutting-edge digital portfolio and a mission of broader access to healthcare for all, we help drive industry progress and bold change.
To learn more, visit united-imaging.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @UnitedImagingHC.
ABOUT TRACTION BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Traction Business Development is a boutique consulting business based in Arizona with a strong focus on diagnostic imaging. Seen as a "Change Agent", Traction has completed numerous interim leadership and turn-around assignments as well leading multiple leadership development programs and initiatives. Learn more about Traction at https://tracbiz.com.
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ATLANTA (WGCL) -- The Atlanta Humane Society, along with ASPCA and Hancock Animal Friends, rescued 65 dogs Saturday from a property in middle Georgia.
The Atlanta Humane Society’s Animal Protection Unit was on-site at a property in Milledgeville where 65 dogs were living with an overwhelmed pet owner.
The agency’s worked together to remove the animals, and the Atlanta Humane Society took 29 of them into their care. The remaining animals will be cared for by the ASPCA.
According to AHS, many of the dogs will require medical and behavior support before being placed up for adoption.
The best of the best from southwest Georgia were on hand at Pretoria Fields Brewing on Sunday for the annual Albany Herald Reader's Choice Awards. Click for more.
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- The FreeStyle Libre 3 system is the most accurate 14-day continuous glucose monitor1, with readings sent directly to a smartphone every minute.2
- Designed for access and affordability, the FreeStyle Libre 3 system will be available at the same price as previous versions, which is one-third the cost of other competing continuous glucose monitoring systems available today.3,4
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared its next-generation FreeStyle Libre 3 system for use by people four years and older6 living with diabetes.
"The FreeStyle Libre 3 system is a direct result of listening to our customers – and giving them the innovation and sensing technology they've been looking for," said Jared Watkin, senior vice president of Abbott's diabetes care business. "It's a game changer for the millions of people living with diabetes. They'll be able to manage their health minute-by-minute with the world's smallest and thinnest sensor and most accurate 14-day continuous glucose monitoring system."
FreeStyle Libre 3 System Features:
- Greatest accuracy – with a 7.9% overall mean absolute relative difference (MARD), the FreeStyle Libre 3 system is the most accurate 14-day continuous glucose monitor (CGM) with readings sent directly to a smartphone every minute.6 It's the first CGM to demonstrate a sub-8% MARD1,6 – which is the standard way to measure continuous glucose accuracy – the lower percentage, the better.
- Smallest and thinnest – at the size of two stacked U.S. pennies (worn inconspicuously on the back of one's upper arm), it's the smallest and thinnest4,7 CGM sensor in the world.
- Even easier to use – with a one-piece applicator the sensor is uncomplicated to apply.4
- Strongest Bluetooth® integration with a range of up to 33 feet – 50% further range than other CGMs.4,8
Priced for Access and Affordability
Abbott will price the FreeStyle Libre 3 system the same as previous versions9 with the goal of enabling the greatest number of people living with diabetes to benefit from the next-generation technology.
"We continue to disrupt the notion that CGMs have to sacrifice quality or accuracy for affordability," said Watkin. "Access to breakthrough diabetes technologies should not be out of reach for the people who can benefit most from them. Innovation for access and affordability is a core pillar in Abbott's business and sustainability strategy."
There is a vast and growing need for new innovations in diabetes care. There are now more than 133 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes (nearly half of the U.S. population), according to the American Diabetes Association.10 The organization also notes that diabetes is the most common underlying chronic condition in the U.S. and 1.4 million Americans aged 18 years or older are newly diagnosed with diabetes each year, which equates to one every 23 seconds.10
"I have seen real-world evidence that diabetes technologies like CGMs have helped my patients safely achieve improved glycemic control," said Dr. Eugene E. Wright, Jr., consulting associate at Duke University's department of medicine. "I applaud Abbott for making their CGM system the most affordable and addressing disparities in care so patients living with diabetes can avoid complications and optimize their quality of life."
Digital Health Tools
The FreeStyle Libre 3 system was cleared for use with the FreeStyle Libre 3 iOS and Android mobile apps, which enable users to view their glucose levels in real time, track their glucose history and trends, and set up optional alarms plus notifications to help them be alerted of serious medical events like hypoglycemia.11
The mobile app integrates with the FreeStyle Libre digital ecosystem, including LibreView and LibreLinkUp,12,13,14 enabling caregivers and healthcare professionals to remotely monitor loved ones and patients as needed.
Availability
The FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor will be available at participating pharmacies later this year.15
Recognized Health Tech Innovator
Over the last year, the FreeStyle Libre 3 system has been recognized multiple times16 as a top health tech innovation by:
- Consumer Technology Association's 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Best Health & Wellness Innovation
- The Edison 2022 Gold Award for Science & Medical, Technology & Tools
- Business Intelligence Group's 2022 Healthcare Innovation Award
- Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry's 2022 Medical Design Excellence Bronze Award for Digital Health Products and Mobile Medical Apps; and
- Lucintel's 2021 Product Innovation Award in the Biosensors Market
The FreeStyle Libre portfolio is the most widely used continuous glucose monitoring system in the U.S. and worldwide and has changed the lives of approximately four million people across more than 60 countries.17 Abbott has secured partial or full reimbursement for the FreeStyle Libre system in over 40 countries, including Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.5 For more information visit FreeStyleLibre.com.
Indications and Important Safety Information
Failure to use FreeStyle Libre 3 system as instructed in labeling may result in missing a severe low or high glucose event and/or making a treatment decision, resulting in injury. If glucose alarms and readings do not match symptoms or expectations, use a fingerstick value from a blood glucose meter for treatment decisions. Seek medical attention when appropriate or contact Abbott at 855-632-8658 or FreeStyleLibre.us safety info.
About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
- Data on File, Abbott Diabetes Care. Comparison based on publicly available information.
- The FreeStyle Libre 3 app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check our website for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of the FreeStyle Libre 3 app requires registration with LibreView.
- Notifications will only be received when alarms are turned on and the sensor is within 33 feet unobstructed of the reading device. You must enable the appropriate settings on your smartphone to receive alarms and alerts, see the FreeStyle Libre 3 User's Manual for more information.
- Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care.
- Based on a comparison of list prices of FreeStyle Libre 3 system versus competitors' CGM systems. The actual cost to patients may or may not be lower than other CGM systems, depending on the amount covered by insurance, if any. Does not include Medicare, Medicaid, and uninsured patients. At this time, FreeStyle Libre 3 is not currently eligible for Medicare reimbursement, and Medicaid eligibility may vary by state. Abbott provides this information as a courtesy, it is subject to change and interpretation. The customer is ultimately responsible for determining the appropriate codes, coverage, and payment policies for individual patients. Abbott does not guarantee third party coverage or payment for our products or reimburse customers for claims that are denied by third party payers.
- FreeStyle Libre 3 User's Manual.
- Among patient-applied sensors.
- Based on the signal range in Dexcom G6 CGM User Guide and Medtronic Guardian Connect System User Guide.
- Based on a comparison of list prices of the FreeStyle Libre 3 system versus previous generations of FreeStyle Libre Personal CGM systems.
- American Diabetes Association, Fast Facts: Data and Statistics about Diabetes, from the National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2022.
- Notifications will only be received when alarms are turned on and the sensor is within 33 feet unobstructed of the reading device. You must enable the appropriate settings on your smartphone to receive alarms and alerts, see the FreeStyle Libre 3 User's Manual for more information.
- The user's device must have internet connectivity for glucose data to automatically upload to LibreView and to transfer to connected LibreLinkUp app users.
- LibreView is ISO27001/27018/27701 certified and HITRUST CSF Certified.
- The LibreView data management software is intended for use by both patients and healthcare professionals to assist people with diabetes and their healthcare professionals in the review, analysis and evaluation of historical glucose meter data to support effective diabetes management. The LibreView software is not intended to provide treatment decisions or to be used as a substitute for professional healthcare advice.
- At this time, FreeStyle Libre 3 is not currently eligible for Medicare reimbursement, and Medicaid eligibility may vary by state.
- CES Innovation Award; Edison Awards; BIG Innovation Awards; Medical Design Excellence Awards; and Lucintel Award of Excellence.
- Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care. Data based on the number of users worldwide for the FreeStyle Libre portfolio compared to the number of users for other leading personal use, sensor-based glucose monitoring systems.
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Inspira leverages ArmorCode for the governance and guardrails of its new threat vulnerability management solution
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArmorCode, the leader in AppSecOps, today announced its partnership with Inspira to solve one of the most complex and common cybersecurity challenges that organizations face today; fragmented solutions for vulnerability identification, prioritization and remediation. Inspira, a Global Cybersecurity leader, is paving the way for organizations to rapidly accelerate enterprise risk reduction with a unique and best-in-class solution that is Intelligent, Simplified, Measurable, Adaptive, Risk-Based, Threat-Centric, Tailored: "iSMART2 Vulnerability Management - in - the - box."
The solution is built around ArmorCode's platform for threat governance and security guardrails, and provides a comprehensive suite of services, helping organizations address the rapidly expanding attack surface. Organizations can only protect what they see and the current paradigm dictates that multiple solutions are purchased to gain the insight needed to meticulously manage security risks. This comprehensive solution will directly address the emerging risks and threats in real time.
"Threat vulnerability management is often an expensive and complex problem for businesses to solve," said Nikhil Gupta, Co-founder and CEO of ArmorCode. "This partnership between Inspira and Armorcode is focused at reducing both the cost and complexity of managing threats, ensuring that businesses are able to ship secure software and ship it fast."
This packaged offering includes governance, secure code testing both static and dynamic, infrastructure testing, closed loop remediation including patch management and integration with IT service management provided by partners including ShiftLeft, Qualys, Ivanti and Trellix.
With this innovative "one box" packaged solution, organizations will be able to unify fragmented IT ecosystems and digital assets such as applications, services, infrastructure and cloud. Additionally, they will get an overview of prevailing threat vectors and accordingly vulnerabilities can be remediated in the hybrid landscape.
"We are thrilled to bring our next-generation innovative Vulnerability Management SaaS platform that facilitates an accelerated path to enterprise risk identification and remediation, while providing enhanced visualization of risks, improved adherence to compliance standards and reduced cost of ownership," said Lalit Ahluwalia, Americas CEO and Global Cyber Security Head from Inspira. "In today's complex technology landscape, iSMART2 Vulnerability Management–in–the–box is a uniquely differentiated solution that is outcome driven and managed by our industry recognized global cybersecurity practice."
The partnership between these organizations will be celebrated at Black Hat 2022 with a Lunch & Learn session. To learn more about iSMART2 Vulnerability Management - in - the - box solution, please RSVP for the lunch and learn taking place August 10th and 11th: https://www.armorcode.com/blackhat
About ArmorCode
ArmorCode is the industry's leading AppSecOps platform. ArmorCode customers reduce application exposure and risk, while scaling AppSec effectiveness and impact by more than 10x across the organization. ArmorCode customers use the platform for AppSec Posture, Vulnerability, and Compliance Management and DevSecOps automation. ArmorCode AppSecOps platform is delivering a 10X AppSec Force Multiplier™ impact to several marquee enterprises. To learn more, please visit www.armorcode.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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ATMORE, Ala., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Bancorporation of Alabama, Inc., parent company of United Bank, Town-Country United Bank and UB Community Development, has received a $123 million investment from the U.S. Department of the Treasury under its Emergency Capital Investment Program, or ECIP.
The new capital is intended to be used by United to further increase lending efforts for borrowers in underserved, low-income and minority communities.
The Emergency Capital Investment Program was created to encourage low- and moderate-income community financial institutions to augment their efforts to support small businesses and consumers in their communities. "ECIP has revolutionized our lending efforts as a CDFI and to the communities and people we serve," United Bank CEO and President Mike Vincent said. "It has provided an unprecedented opportunity for us to expand our services to underserved rural, urban and minority communities."
ECIP will provide up to $9 billion in capital directly to depository institutions that are certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) or minority depository institutions (MDIs) for small businesses, minority-owned businesses and consumers, especially in low-income and underserved communities, that may be disproportionately impacted by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
United Bancorporation of Alabama, Inc. (OTCQX: UBAB) is a $1.2 billion financial holding company that primarily serves Southwest Alabama as well as Northwest Florida. United is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), which recognizes its commitment to stimulating economic development in underserved communities. United operates three subsidiaries: United Bank, Town-Country United Bank and UB Community Development. United Bank is also designated as a CDFI and operates 22 branches across five counties. The recently acquired Town-Country United Bank serves Wilcox County and its surrounding counties. UB Community Development focuses on economic and community development through its New Markets Tax Credits, affordable housing and community facilities programs. United Bank has offices in Atmore, Brewton, East Brewton, Flomaton, Monroeville, Frisco City, Bay Minette, Daphne, Foley, Lillian, Loxley, Magnolia Springs, Semmes, Silverhill, Spanish Fort and Summerdale in Alabama. United Bank serves Santa Rosa County, Florida in Jay, Milton and Pace.
Contact:
Tina Brooks
Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary
tina.brooks@unitedbank.com
251-446-6001
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(NEXSTAR) – Despite recent moves to forgive federal student loan debt for thousands of Americans, including the latest round announced Tuesday, many are continuing to call on President Joe Biden to cancel even more.
Nearly 43 million Americans are responsible for roughly $1.6 trillion in federal student loans. During his campaign, Biden supported forgiving $10,000 per federal borrower, but, over a year into his administration, we haven’t exactly seen that. Some borrowers have seen their debt erased, like the estimated 40,000 impacted by recent changes to “fix longstanding failures in the student loan programs.”
If Biden were to more broadly cancel student loan debt though, who would pay?
The first and obvious answer is the federal government.
The important thing to know is that when the government grants student loans, the federal debt increases, according to the Urban Institute, but the federal deficit projection typically declines a small amount. Federal student loans are made with borrowed money because the federal government expects interest and principal payments in return. When you make a payment on your federal student loans, the federal debt decreases and the government has earned interest on your loan.
If Biden decided to cancel student debt, the federal deficit will increase but by how much depends on the value of the forgiven loans, according to the Urban Institute. It wouldn’t, however, have an immediate impact on the national debt. Eventually, the federal debt will climb when payments that were expected to be paid, aren’t.
Canceling student debt could cost anywhere from $245 billion (if Biden’s proposed $10,000 per borrower is approved) to $1.6 trillion for all federal loans to be erased, according to a report from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
That means student loan forgiveness would “rank among the largest transfer programs in American history,” fellow Adam Looney explained in a Brookings Institution report. If just $10,000 per borrower is forgiven, it’d cost roughly what the U.S. has spent on welfare since 2000, Looney noted.
Taxpayers would likely, in turn, also feel some pressure depending on the amount of loans forgiven.
Taxpayers are already on the hook when existing student loans default. The Bipartisan Policy Center released a 2021 report suggesting the cost to the average taxpayer would be exponentially higher over time than the cost of existing defaults if widespread forgiveness is granted.
“The expansion of generous repayment and forgiveness plans suggest that costs to taxpayers may continue to rise,” the report reads. However, it’s not immediately clear how or when taxpayers would feel those increases.
Forgiving student loan debt for 40,000 borrowers earlier this week has an estimated cost to taxpayers of $3 billion, according to a Thursday statement from the House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith of Missouri.
In some cases, student loan borrowers may still have to dish out money for loan forgiveness. Under certain repayment plans like Public Service Loan Forgiveness, federal law says the forgiveness is non-taxable. When Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law last year, he made federal student loan forgiveness exempt from federal taxation through 2025 on “a general basis,” Forbes reports.
Additional guidance on what types of other student loan repayment plans are and aren’t taxable under that provision hasn’t been released. | https://cw33.com/news/national/who-pays-for-student-loan-forgiveness/ | 2022-04-25T00:48:52Z |
XI'AN, China, Aug, 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the H1 of 2022, LONGi's operating performance increased steadily, achieving a consolidated operating revenue of 50.417 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 43.64%. The net profit attributable to the shareholders of the listed company was 6.481 billion yuan, up 29.79% year on year, among which the net profit attributable to the shareholders of the listed company excluding non-recurring gains and losses was 6.405 billion yuan, up 30.58% year on year, and the basic earnings per share came in at 0.86 yuan, up 30.3% year on year.
Strengthened product competitiveness and rapid growth in overseas revenue
In the H1 of 2022, LONGi achieved the shipment of 39.62GW of monocrystalline silicon wafers, of which 20.15GW was sold externally and 19.47GW for internal use. The shipments of monocrystalline modules reached 18.02GW, of which 17.70GW was sold externally (including 87.35MW of BIPV modules) and 0.32GW for internal use. Although the U.S. market is impacted by the WRO (Withhold and Release Order) and the increased warehouse cost, the company timely adjusted its operating strategy, shifting the focus of sales to other key markets such as Europe. With quality product service, brand awareness and channel layout of long-term accumulation, LONGi has maintained good competitiveness and its overseas business is also developing rapidly.
Data show that in the past three years (2019-2021), the overseas revenue of LONGi accounted for 38.38%, 39.32% and 46.89% respectively, and the overseas market has become an important sales ground for the company. This year, the European Commission formally launched the "RE Power EU" plan, which aims to increase the share of renewable energy in the energy structure from 40% to 45% by 2030, double the installed solar photovoltaic capacity to more than 320GW by 2025 and close to 600GW by 2030. Meanwhile, the Indian market imported almost as many modules in the first quarter alone as it did throughout the entirety of 2021.
Rising operating cash flow and better sustainability
LONGi's operating activities generated a net cash flow of 10,698 billion yuan, an increase of 1162.43% over the same period, as a result of the expansion of the market scale, the improvement in performance, and the rise in the settlement of notes payable. Meanwhile, the company's asset-liability ratio stands at 57.91%, and its asset-liability ratio is always below 60%. LONGi's ability to recover funds and repay debt bolsters the company's capacity to finance production expansion and withstand cyclical risks. Since last year, the price of upstream raw materials has been rising continuously. Under the strain of upstream costs, LONGi has taken the initiative to lock long-term orders with strategic customers so as to guarantee the benefits and value for customers. The company has accelerated upgrading and intelligent manufacturing capacity, constantly improved production efficiency and intelligent manufacturing level, and reduced operating costs. In the H1 of 2022, the company's comprehensive gross profit margin was 17.61%, and the weighted average return on equity was 12.64%.
On April 24, LONGi officially released the "Supply Chain Green Partner Empowerment Plan" at the company's 2022 supplier conference. This conference aims to encourage suppliers to initiate energy conservation and emission reduction actions through carbon management empowerment training. In June 2022, LONGi launched the industry's first "Sustainability Week" to promote the green and low-carbon development philosophy. During this Sustainability Week, LONGi virtually released its 2021 Sustainability Report worldwide, highlighting the company's achievements in responding to climate change, pursuing environmental friendliness, and contributing to a zero-carbon future.
Just a day before the reporting period, Fortune released the "2022 China ESG Influence List", and Forbes China also released the "2022 China ESG 50 list". LONGi has grabbed the top position in both lists, thanks to its consistent efforts and outstanding performance in the field of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), as a framework system and business philosophy that comprehensively focuses on enterprise environment, society and governance performance, is regarded as a new path for human beings to achieve sustainable development. This business value concept conforms to the social development trend and is rapidly becoming an important criterion for determining whether an enterprise has sufficient social responsibility and capacity for sustainable development.
Driving industry innovation with increased R&D spending
According to the report, LONGi has developed and reserved a variety of new high-efficiency cell and module technologies, seeking breakthroughs in various technologies such as n-type TOPCon, p-type TOPCon, n-type HJT and p-type HJT, and the company also creatively developed the HPBC (Hybrid Passivated Back Contact) cell, continue to promote the mass production and transformation of new high-efficiency cell and modules. On June 23, LONGi announced a new world record conversion efficiency of 26.5% for its silicon heterojunction (HJT) photovoltaic cells. The new record, validated in testing carried out by the Institute for Solar Energy Research (ISFH) in Hamelin, Germany, was achieved on M6 (274.4cm2) full-size monocrystalline silicon wafers, marking a new breakthrough in efficiency for large-size monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic cells.
In regards to the performance requirements of silicon wafers required by the new photovoltaic cell technology, the company has realized the compatible production of raw materials, equipment, auxiliary materials and other links, thereby ensuring sufficient technical reserves and mass production guarantee for the supply of silicon wafers for the new photovoltaic cell technology.
On July 25, 2022, LONGi's Central R&D Institute officially kicked off operations at its global headquarters. LONGi Central R&D Institute is a world-class facility for the company to carry out research and development in the photovoltaic industry. The significance of the company's R&D project lies in its ability to attract top-tier scientific research talent, advance the transformation and application of scientific research achievements, and accelerate the expansion of the green energy industry.
The company believes that LONGi Central R&D Institute will attract more than 4000 high-end scientific research talents, with more than 85% of the employees holding a master's degree or a doctorate, and around 20 percent of the personnel being top researchers in the field of new energy.
As of H1 2022, LONGi has secured 1,808 authorized patents of various types, and invested 3.670 billion yuan in research and development, accounting for 7.28% of the operating revenue. During the reporting period, the impairment loss of fixed assets was 472 million yuan, maintaining the industry-leading quality of the company's equipment and assets.
Global market potential promotes continuous expansion and layout
According to a recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global manufacturing capacity for solar photovoltaic panels has increasingly shifted from Europe, Japan and the United States over the last decade, and moved into China, with China taking the lead in investment and technology innovation.
This year, LONGi has brought the entire industry chain to Inner Mongolia for the first time. The 46GW monocrystalline silicon ingot and wafer project, 30GW monocrystalline high-efficiency photovoltaic cell project and 5GW photovoltaic module project all started their construction in the Zero-carbon Industrial Park in the Ordos.
In addition, 15GW monocrystalline high-efficiency photovoltaic cell project in Shaanxi's Xixian New Area, the 5GW high-efficiency photovoltaic cell project in Ningxia, the 4GW high-efficiency photovoltaic cell project in Taizhou, the 10GW photovoltaic module project in Jiaxing, the 10GW photovoltaic module project in Wuhu and other projects are either under construction or in the preparation phase.
China Photovoltaic Industry Association previously said that the global photovoltaic market development may start acceleration, and is expected to install 205-250GW this year, of which 85-100GW is expected to be installed in China. LONGi has set its global shipment target of monocrystalline silicon wafers around 90GW-100GW (including internal use) and shipment target of modules around 50GW-60GW (including internal use). The company plans to achieve operating revenue of more than 100 billion yuan in 2022.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — The Oakland Police Department has launched an investigation into an incident in which a couple allegedly engaged in a sex act in the stands of an Oakland Athletics game on Sunday. The incident, first reported by TMZ, was seemingly captured on camera by a social media user at the game and posted to Twitter.
In the footage, an isolated couple is seen alone near the top of section 334 engaging in what appears to be a sex act. Nexstar’s KRON reached out to Oakland police, and a spokesperson confirmed the incident was under investigation.
“The Oakland Police Department was not alerted to this incident until after the game and we were advised that A’s staff/cameras did not capture video of this during the game. We have initiated an investigation. However, the parties have not been identified and no one has been cited/arrested at this time. The violation is 647(a) PC. Lewd acts in public,” said OPD Public Information Officer Candace Keas in a statement to KRON4.
If charged and convicted, the couple could be penalized with up to six months in jail and a fine of $1,000.
In other news, the A’s won Sunday’s game, defeating the Seattle Mariners 3-5. | https://cw33.com/news/couple-allegedly-engaging-in-sex-act-at-oakland-as-game-being-investigated-by-police/ | 2022-08-24T20:27:17Z |
TSXV:OIII | OTCQX:OIIIF - O3 Mining
TORONTO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - O3 Mining Inc. (TSXV: OIII) (OTCQX: OIIIF) ("O3 Mining" or the "Corporation) is pleased to announce it has received results and interpretation from its 6,338 metres drilling campaign on the Camflo Extension deposit, on the Marban Project in Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada.
- 1.1 g/t Au over 94.3 metres including 13.8 g/t Au over 1.1 metres in hole O3MA-22-253-W1.
- 0.7 g/t Au over 116.5 metres and 26.8 g/t Au over 1.0 metre in hole O3MA-21-253.
- All holes and wedges returned large mineralized intervals within the Camflo Plug.
The Camflo deposit was first discovered in 1962 by Camflo Mines, and was in production for 30 years from 1962 to 1992. It produced a total of 1.89 million ounces of gold from 10.3 million tonnes of ore grading 5.7 g/t Au. From this amount, 0.24 million ounces of gold were extracted within the current O3 Mining Marban project claims (Source: QERPUB-M.E.R. Publication DV93-01 Rapports des Géologues Résidents sur l'Activité Minière Régionale, 1993). Historically, gold production was mainly restricted to the Camflo Plug, a cigar shaped quartz-monzonitic intrusion that plunges 60° towards the north-east. Although the Camflo plug at surface is outside O3 Mining's property claims, the extension of the plug and the mine below 800 vertical metres is within the Marban project, as it plunges toward the north-east.
Exploration efforts by O3 Mining aimed to test the depth extensions of the historic Camflo deposit, as well as test for additional high-grade zones. A total of 6,338 metres in 2 drill holes and 3 wedges were drilled on the Camflo Extension, with results summarized in Table 1. Assay results are pending for hole O3MA-22-254-W1.
O3 Mining's President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jose Vizquerra commented, "The Camflo mine was the first mine from which Barrick Gold started its successful journey, and was stopped due to a challenging gold price environment but not due to a lack of ore. O3 Mining owns 100% of the Camflo Extension deposit which we successfully tested and verified that it remains a rich mineralized area at depth. We believe more drilling in this area will unveil its full potential, however, it demands more financial resources which we are allocating to our current brownfield drilling at Marban Engineering to maximize returns to our shareholders."
O3 Mining drilled two-parent holes with one and two daughter branches that successfully intersected the plug at the predicted depth. All branches intercepted a very wide envelope of mineralization mainly located on the northern side (hanging wall) of the plug with discrete high-grade intercepts. The best results came from hole O3MA-22-253-W1 which returned 1.1 g/t Au over 94.3 metres with a high-grade interval that yielded 13.8 g/t Au over 1.1 metres.
Table 1: Drill Hole Intercepts (only intercepts above 5 g/t Au * m are reported)
The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed, prepared, and approved by Mr. Sébastien Vigneau. (OGQ #993), Principal Geologist, who is a "qualified person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101").
O3 Mining Inc., an Osisko Group company, is a gold explorer and mine developer on the road to produce from its highly prospective gold camps in Québec, Canada. O3 Mining benefits from the support, previous mine-building success, and expertise of the Osisko team as it grows towards being a gold producer with several multi-million-ounce deposits in Québec.
O3 Mining is well-capitalized and owns a 100% interest in all its properties (66,000 hectares) in Québec. O3 Mining trades on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: OIII) and OTC Markets (OTCQX: OIIIF). The Corporation is focused on delivering superior returns to its shareholders and long-term benefits to its stakeholders. Further information can be found on our website at https://o3mining.com
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD), the global leader in logistics real estate, today announced that Tim Arndt, chief financial officer, will present at REITWeek 2022: NAREIT's Investor Forum at the Hilton New York Midtown in New York, NY.
The 30-minute presentation will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT on Wednesday, June 8. The session will be broadcast live and can be accessed via webcast for 90 days at https://video.ibm.com/embed/24616626. An updated Investor Presentation will be available on June 7, here.
About Prologis
Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate with a focus on high-barrier, high-growth markets. As of March 31, 2022, the company owned or had investments in, on a wholly owned basis or through co-investment ventures, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 1.0 billion square feet (93 million square meters) in 19 countries. Prologis leases modern logistics facilities to a diverse base of approximately 5,800 customers principally across two major categories: business-to-business and retail/online fulfillment.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Basketball-Focused Gym Concept Expands into Louisiana
LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PickUp USA Fitness (www.pickupusafitness.com), the largest basketball gym franchise in the United States, announced today that they will be opening a new location in Shreveport, Louisiana.
PickUp USA gyms provide a variety of basketball-related services to their customers, including youth basketball training, youth basketball development leagues, adult basketball tournaments, adult basketball leagues, pickup basketball with referees for youth and adults, and full fitness rooms. The company has 16 locations open or under construction with an additional 30 franchise licenses awarded.
The Shreveport location will be PickUp USA's first gym in Louisiana. Located at 2535 E 70th St, the gym will feature two full basketball courts and a fitness room with weights and cardio equipment, along with shooting machines and vertimax training devices.
Justin Marshall is the owner of the new location and has been involved in the local basketball scene in Shreveport for years before he decided to open a PickUp USA in his community.
"I believe PickUp USA will be a great asset to the city of Shreveport," says Marshall. "There is nothing here like it. We have so many exceptional athletes and I'm excited to offer 'A better Way to Play' to those who love the game of basketball. Years from now, players will credit our franchise for helping advance their game. Nothing could be more rewarding than making that kind of impact."
PickUp USA is headquartered in Southern California and has corporate-run locations in California and Arizona, in addition to their franchised locations operating across the country. The company is known for their high-quality facilities and youth basketball training programs, as well as being a premier spot for adult recreational basketball.
Paolo Ontalan is PickUp USA's Vice President of Operations and has been working with Marshall through the design, build-out, and pre-sales phase of the new Shreveport PickUp USA. "Justin has been incredible," Paolo said during a phone interview. "He has really engaged with the community. We're really proud of him. He is a great representative of our brand."
PickUp USA Shreveport is currently pre-selling memberships and is set to open to the public on Saturday, July 2nd.
More information on PickUp USA can be found at: www.pickupusafitness.com
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- America's DataHub Consortium (ADC), in partnership with TechConnect and Advanced Technology International (ATI), today announced 17 finalists in America's DataHub Innovation Challenge. These candidates receive membership to ADC and the chance to win $50,000 in non-dilutive funds through a pitch competition this September 27 in Washington, D.C. at Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit. ADC members receive streamlined access to federal statistical system funding and provide input to strategic priorities.
"Data is increasingly a global commodity more valuable than any other," said Matthew Laudon, Vice President – TechConnect Division at ATI. "It is in the national interest to ensure that our agencies receive the most cutting edge solutions to maintain effective and secure management of data resources. The America's DataHub Innovation Challenge delivered the best of the best, and we're proud to bring those new innovators into such a powerful sphere of purchasers and end users."
Finalists offered solutions primarily featuring four areas of interest: dashboards that integrate disparate data types into a cohesive display; data linking and data access for secure and effective distribution to authorized end users; data security and privacy solutions to safeguard residents; and novel analytical techniques, including software approaches for utilizing datasets. They not only stand to earn funding this fall; in-person reviewers may also offer them unique opportunities, including membership to America's DataHub Consortium, which centralizes data concerns for 13 statistical agencies and units. Leading corporate and investment buyers will also review pitches and participate in the award ceremony.
"America's DataHub Consortium provides a flexible, sustainable method to connect data and communities in a new and innovative way. It brings together a consortium of experts from industry and academia to work with the government statistical agencies to enable evidence-building," said Mike Atkinson, Vice President – Medical and Information Management, ATI. "America's DataHub Innovation Challenge sought solutions to our nation's most pressing data-related challenges, and we're very hopeful about the quality of the results. We invite you to join us this fall as we meet them and preview the future of data innovation."
For more information or to attend the pitch event this fall, visit: https://events.techconnect.org/DTCFall/americas_datahub_consortium/. To join America's DataHub Consortium, visit: https://www.americasdatahub.org/how-to-join/.
The ADC vision is to be an enduring national asset, where eligible people and secure data come together for collaborative research and decision-making that will benefit the American public. americasdatahub.org
With 25+ years of experience connecting emerging technologies with unique funding and partnership opportunities, TechConnect boasts the most robust research and innovation network in the world. It employs a broad scope of tools to deliver top technologies, including open innovation programs, conferences, and open-access publications. Each year, TechConnect prospects, vets, and connects thousands of emerging technologies with corporate, investment, municipal, and national defense clients. TechConnect is a division of Advanced Technology International. techconnect.org
ATI, a public-service nonprofit based in Summerville, S.C., builds and manages collaborations that conduct research and development of new technologies to solve our nation's most pressing challenges. Fueled by a community of experts from industry, academia, and government, ATI accelerates impact by using the power of collaboration to help the federal government quickly acquire novel technologies. ATI is a subsidiary of Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER), a public-service research institute organized as a nonprofit corporation, which is dedicated to informing decisions that shape the nation's future. ATI.org
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DENVER, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortis, a high-growth commercial bank serving small- to medium-sized privately held businesses in Colorado and Utah, is pleased to welcome Clint Crews as their Head of Colorado Commercial and Specialty Lending.
Crews joins Fortis with over 15 years of commercial banking experience, most recently as a Commercial Banking Group Manager at Independent Financial, where he developed a reputation as a strong leader and team builder. In his new role, Clint will lead and develop Fortis' Middle Market and Specialty Lending strategy in the Denver region. He will manage a team of high-caliber bankers, ensuring both new and existing clients receive the unparalleled product and service offerings that they have come to expect and deserve.
"Throughout my career in banking, building and maintaining client relationships and ensuring my clients have the best service and options available to fit their needs has been my core focus," stated Clint. "I am thrilled for the opportunity to join Fortis and lead the growth of their Colorado market, knowing that client service has and always will be at the center of our culture."
"We could not be more excited for Clint to join Fortis and lead our team in Colorado," added Josh Peters, Chief Lending Officer. "His track record of excellence in the Denver market will have a meaningful impact on our ability to continue recruiting talented, veteran bankers. He is a natural fit into our organization; his passion and enthusiasm will have a lasting influence on our clients and presence in the community."
Fortis is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and is a state-chartered bank with offices in the Denver and Salt Lake City metropolitan areas. The bank provides business and personal clients with a full suite of loan, treasury management and deposit products, with an emphasis on Commercial and Specialty clients. To learn more about Fortis, visit www.fortisprivatebank.com.
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The global logistics and delivery giant is deploying the Rand connected vehicle platform to optimize performance of its fleet
CHICAGO and DUBAI, UAE, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rand McNally, a leader in commercial transportation technology solutions, today announced that its connected vehicle platform, Rand Platform, has been chosen by Aramex to help optimize the organization's fleet performance. The global logistics and delivery company is rolling out the solution to 11 locations in the Middle East and North Africa region, with plans to expand the program in coming months.
Focused on saving fuel and improving vehicle and driver performance, Aramex chose the Rand McNally Fleet platform due to the solution's "API-first" architecture that makes integrations easy and flexible. The platform is device-agnostic and seamlessly supports multiple asset types – just what Aramex needed with its varied vehicle fleet that includes vans, motorcycles, trucks, and warehouse vehicles, among others.
"Aramex's requirements are a prime example of why our platform works for diverse customers across the globe and across the supply chain," said Jakub Felinski, Rand McNally Fleet's Chief Technology Officer. "The connected vehicle solution we offer enables a single platform for fleets from long-haul and local trucking to government and rental fleets, to OEMs. And it doesn't matter if a fleet's vehicles are fuel-based, EV, or mixed."
The deal with Aramex includes Rand McNally supplied hardware, a driver app and manager app, and a customized web portal from which managers can track vehicles and driver metrics. The hardware is a mixture of OBDII plug-in devices as well as hard-wired equipment for two-wheeled and older vehicles that don't have OBDII ports.
"Aramex continues to leverage the latest innovative technologies and solutions to further enhance our operational efficiencies and deliver exceptional service to our customers," said Alaa Saoudi, Chief Operating Officer – Express at Aramex. "By implementing the Rand McNally fleet management solution, we gain valuable insights that we can use to make our fleet safer and more productive. The streamlined data collection and management also enables us to further optimize our fuel costs, boost efficiencies, and enhance customer experience."
Last month, Rand McNally announced that it had acquired Australia-based Fleetsu and its innovative vehicle platform through the Chicago company's owner, TELEO Capital. The platform, now integrated into Rand McNally's fleet business, has elevated Rand McNally's place in the connected vehicle space and expanded its footprint as a global provider.
The platform, founded and originally built by Felinski and the Australia team, has attracted global customers including several major truck and automotive OEM contracts. Combined with Rand McNally's Fleet business and hardware product, the new Rand McNally Fleet platform offers vehicle and asset tracking, video telematics, navigation and routing, and compliance solutions.
Aramex is a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, recognized for its customized and innovative services for businesses and consumers. Aramex currently has business operations in 600+ cities across more than 60 countries worldwide and employ over 16,000 professionals. It offers innovative services and solutions, including international and domestic express delivery, freight-forwarding, integrated logistics and supply chain management, and e-commerce solutions. Earlier this month, Aramex announced an agreement to acquire U.S.-based, cross-border e-commerce platform, MyUS.
To learn more about the Rand Platform, please contact Rand McNally at +1-800-789-6277.
About Rand McNally – Chicago-based Rand McNally makes journeys better through innovative solutions that improve the movement of people and goods.
About Aramex: Since its foundation in 1982, Aramex has grown to become a global leader in the logistics and transportation industry, recognized for its customized and innovative services for businesses and consumers. Listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and headquartered in the UAE, Aramex's location bridges the path between East and West, enabling its reach to more customers with the provision of effective logistics solutions worldwide. Aramex currently has business operations in 600+ cities across more than 60 countries worldwide and employs over 16,000 professionals. Aramex offers innovative services and solutions, including international and domestic express delivery, freight-forwarding, integrated logistics and supply chain management and e-Commerce solutions. Aramex is strategically leveraging technology for better and more efficient last-mile delivery solutions. This approach has significant benefits, and that's why Aramex considers itself to be a technology-driven enterprise, selling transportation and logistics solutions without owning heavy assets. For more information, please visit us: www.aramex.com
Rand McNally is a trademark of RM Acquisition LLC, d/b/a Rand McNally.
Aramex (DFM: ARMX) is a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, and innovative geolocation technology.
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GREELEY, Colo., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JBS USA Lux S.A. (the "Company") today announced that, in connection with its previously announced offers to exchange (each, an "Exchange Offer" and, together, the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding (i) 2.500% Senior Notes due 2027 and (ii) 3.625% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2032 (together, the "Existing Notes") issued by JBS USA Food Company (originally issued by JBS Finance Luxembourg S.à r.l.) for (1) up to U.S.$2,000.0 million aggregate principal amount of new notes (the "New Notes") to be issued by the Company, JBS USA Food Company and JBS USA Finance, Inc. (collectively, the "Issuers") and (2) cash, and related consent solicitations (each, a "Consent Solicitation" and, together, the "Consent Solicitations") to adopt certain proposed amendments to each of the indentures governing the Existing Notes (the "Proposed Amendments"), the Company has received tenders with respect to the aggregate principal amounts of Existing Notes set forth below, which constitute the requisite consents to adopt the Proposed Amendments with respect to each of the two outstanding series of the Existing Notes. A supplemental indenture with respect to each series of Existing Notes giving effect to the Proposed Amendments has been executed. The Proposed Amendments will become operative with respect to each series of Existing Notes only upon payment of the Total Exchange Consideration (as defined below), which is currently expected to be on August 19, 2022 or promptly thereafter.
Holders who validly tendered (and did not validly withdraw) their Existing Notes at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 15, 2022 (the "Early Tender Date"), will be eligible to receive the Total Consideration (as defined below). Withdrawal rights for the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations expired as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 15, 2022 (the "Withdrawal Deadline"). As of the Early Tender Date, the following principal amounts of each series of the Existing Notes have been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn (and related consents validly delivered and not validly revoked):
Holders who validly tendered (and did not validly withdraw) their Existing Notes at or prior to the Early Tender Date will be eligible to receive U.S.$1,000 principal amount of corresponding New Notes and U.S.$0.50 in cash (the "Total Exchange Consideration"), which includes an early tender premium of U.S.$50 principal amount of corresponding New Notes and U.S.$0.50 in cash (the "Early Tender Premium"), for each U.S.$1,000 principal amount of the Existing Notes accepted for exchange on the settlement date. Holders who validly tender their Existing Notes after the Early Tender Date but prior to the Expiration Date (as defined below), will not be eligible to receive the applicable Early Tender Premium and, accordingly, will only be eligible to receive U.S.$950 principal amount of corresponding New Notes for each U.S.$1,000 principal amount of the Existing Notes accepted for exchange on the settlement date.
The New Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state or foreign securities laws. Therefore, the New Notes may not be offered or sold absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws or applicable foreign securities laws. However, holders of the New Notes will benefit from the registration rights set forth in the registration rights agreement to be entered into by the Company pursuant to which the Company will agree to use its commercially reasonable efforts to (i) file an exchange offer registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to allow holders to exchange New Notes of each series for the same principal amount of exchange notes of the same series, which will have terms identical in all material respects to such series of New Notes, except that the exchange notes will not contain transfer restrictions, and (ii) consummate such exchange offer within 365 days of entering into the registration rights agreement.
The Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations are being made pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement, dated August 2, 2022 (as supplemented by the supplement to the offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement, dated August 11, 2022, the "Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement"). The terms of the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations remain as set forth in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement.
The Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on August 29, 2022, unless extended (the "Expiration Date"). The Company reserves the right to terminate, withdraw, amend or extend the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations in its sole discretion.
Documents relating to the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations will only be distributed to eligible holders of Existing Notes who complete and return an eligibility form confirming that they are either (a) a "Qualified Institutional Buyer," as that term is defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or (b) a person that is outside the "United States" and is (i) not a "U.S. person," as those terms are defined in Rule 902 under the Securities Act and (ii) a "non-U.S. qualified offeree" (as defined in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement). The complete terms and conditions of the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations are described in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement, copies of which may be obtained by contacting D.F. King & Co., Inc., the exchange agent and the information agent in connection with the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations, at (800) 967-7574 (toll free) or (212) 269-5550 (banks and brokers). The eligibility form is available electronically at www.dfking.com/jbs.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or purchase, or a solicitation of an offer to sell or purchase, or the solicitation of tenders or consents with respect to, any security. No offer, solicitation, purchase or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful. The Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations are being made solely pursuant to the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement and only to such persons and in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law.
Important Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our perspectives and expectations, are forward looking statements. The words "expect", "believe", "estimate", "intend", "plan" and similar expressions, when related to the Company and its subsidiaries, indicate forward-looking statements. These statements reflect the current view of management and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on various assumptions and factors, including general economic, market, industry, and operational factors. Any changes to these assumptions or factors may lead to practical results different from current expectations. Excessive reliance should not be placed on those statements. Forward-looking statements relate only to the date they were made and the Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made.
About JBS USA Lux S.A.
JBS USA Lux S.A. is one of the world's largest producers of beef, pork, chicken and packaged food products. In terms of daily production capacity, JBS USA Lux S.A. is among the leading beef producers and the second-largest pork and chicken producer in the United States. In Australia, JBS USA Lux S.A. is the leading producer of beef, lamb and packaged foods and the second largest producer of salmon. JBS USA Lux S.A. prepares, packages and delivers fresh, value-added and branded beef, pork, chicken, and lamb products to customers in more than 150 countries on six continents. JBS USA Lux S.A. is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of JBS S.A., the largest protein company and the largest food company in the world in terms of net revenue.
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Digital World Acquisition Corp. ("Digital World" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DWAC; DWACW). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Digital World and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On October 29, 2021, The New York Times published an article entitled "Trump's $300 Million SPAC Deal May Have Skirted Securities Laws." The article reported that Donald J. Trump's efforts to take Trump Media & Technology Group ("TMTG") public via a merger with Digital World, a special purpose acquisition company ("SPAC"), involved discussions of a merger with Digital World's founder before Digital World itself went public. These discussions may have violated federal securities laws, which prohibit SPACs from planning mergers before conducting their initial public offerings.
On this news, Digital World's stock fell $6.93 per share, or 10.23%, to close at $60.82 per share on November 1, 2021.
Then, on June 13, 2022, Digital World stated in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that "[a]s previously disclosed in Digital World's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2022 and other filings with the SEC, Digital World received a document request and subpoena from the SEC seeking various documents and information regarding, among other things, meetings of Digital World board of directors; communications with and the evaluation of potential targets, including TMTG; communications relating to TMTG; agreements with and payments made to certain advisors; investors, including investor meetings and agreements; the appointment of certain of Digital World's officers and directors; policies and procedures relating to trading; and documents sufficient to identify banking, telephone, and email addresses. The SEC also recently issued an order of examination pursuant to Section 8(e) of the Securities Act, with respect to the Registration Statement relating to the Business Combination, and a further subpoena in support thereof."
On this news, Digital World's stock price fell $10.71 per share, or 28.18%, to close at $27.30 per share on June 14, 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
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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OAKLAND, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NORESCO, a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), is pleased to announce it has been awarded a new, three-year contract to help the California Energy Commission (CEC) develop and adopt the state's building energy code for 2025. California's Building Energy Efficiency Standards are updated every three years to guide the construction of new and existing buildings toward the state's clean energy goals. NORESCO has worked with the CEC to advance one of the nation's most efficient building energy standards, Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations, for more than 15 years.
"With the ongoing support of NORESCO, the CEC is excited to continue pioneering world-leading strategies for buildings, while enabling energy bill savings and other benefits to building owners and occupants," said Michael Sokol, Deputy Director, CEC Efficiency Division. "This three-year agreement will assist the CEC as we look ahead to the next Building Energy Efficiency Standards update cycle."
"The NORESCO team's expertise in energy codes, modeling and building science allows us to provide the CEC with the support needed to achieve its objectives for the 2025 code cycle," said Rahul Athalye, Program Director of Code Development and Support, NORESCO. "We look forward to continuing to work together with the CEC to achieve deep decarbonization in the California building sector."
The upcoming code cycle will enable the CEC to drive continued progress toward the goals in California's Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR). The 2021 IEPR recommends the acceleration of building decarbonization and the installation of 6 million heat pumps by 2030. California's building energy code will play a key role in achieving these objectives, and the NORESCO team will support the CEC in developing and implementing strategies to meet these goals in both new construction and alterations.
NORESCO will also help develop energy accounting methodologies for the 2025 cycle, including development of prototype building models, weather files, metrics and life-cycle cost methodology. The team will review national model codes, assess new measures and code structure ideas, and support the research and development of new code requirements.
"NORESCO will provide the highly specialized technical support essential for developing, implementing and maintaining the 2025 Energy Code update to address the numerous energy priorities facing California," Sokol said.
The new contract builds on NORESCO's prior work with CEC, which in the 2022 code cycle included the development of the photovoltaics (PV) and battery requirements, as well as the single-zone heat pump requirements for nonresidential buildings. The 2022 Energy Code also stipulated electric-ready requirements for new homes, strengthened ventilation standards and made California the first state in the U.S. to require solar PV and battery storage in new nonresidential buildings.
Along with supporting development of the energy code for California, NORESCO has performed code development in Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, Washington and other jurisdictions that are leading the charge toward zero carbon and zero energy building codes. NORESCO is currently working with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to develop the NYStretch Energy Code.
For more information, visit NORESCO's website at www.noresco.com.
About NORESCO
NORESCO, a part of Carrier Global Corporation, helps clients adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change by decarbonizing, modernizing and electrifying aging infrastructure to be more sustainable and resilient. By deploying innovative distributed energy, storage and renewable energy solutions, NORESCO improves the health and efficiency of existing campuses, buildings and communities. To date, NORESCO has guaranteed more than $5 billion in energy and operating cost savings at more than 10,000 facilities while reducing customer CO2 emissions by more than 25 million metric tons – the equivalent to planting 1.4 million acres of forest. For more information, visit www.noresco.com.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — A Heat Advisory will be in effect in North Texas on Tuesday for the northern part of the region as Elevated Fire Danger continues. Highs for the region will range from the upper 90s to 105 as skies will be sunny with winds from the south near 10-15 mph.
“The Heat Advisory has been expanded to include areas near and north of I-20 today. In the advisory area, temperatures in the 103-105 degree range are expected west of I-35, whereas heat index values near 105 are expected east of I-35. Winds will be out of the south between 10-15 mph under sunny skies,” NWS Fort Worth said.
The center adds that as hot and dry conditions continue, so does the increased concern for fire weather threats. “Make sure to avoid all outdoor activities that could produce fire starts, and to heed any instruction from officials.”
A quick look at the North Texas weekend
The center says, “A weak cold front will move into the region Friday, stall Saturday and lift north of the Red River Sunday, resulting in scattered showers and thunderstorms and slightly cooler temperatures. Not all areas will see rain, especially across Central Texas.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/heat-advisory-in-place-along-with-elevated-fire-danger-tuesday-in-north-texas-quick-look-at-weekend-weather/ | 2022-07-26T16:07:54Z |
Avenatti, facing sentencing, apologizes to Stormy Daniels
NEW YORK (AP) — Convicted California lawyer Michael Avenatti wants leniency at sentencing for defrauding former client Stormy Daniels of hundreds of thousands of dollars, his lawyers say, citing a letter in which he told Daniels: “I am truly sorry.”
The emailed letter, dated May 13, was included in a submission his lawyers made late Thursday in Manhattan federal court in advance of a June 2 sentencing.
Avenatti, 51, should face no more than three years in prison for his latest conviction, or 4 1/2 years in all, because two convictions have destroyed his life, the lawyers said.
“This sobering reality is as sufficient and powerful a punishment and deterrence as any. Worse, Mr. Avenatti’s extreme rise and fall played out on the most public of platforms, an experience he is unlikely to ever recover from reputationally,” they said.
Last year, Avenatti was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for trying to extort up to $25 million from Nike by threatening to tarnish its reputation with claims that the sportswear giant was immersed in a college basketball recruiting scandal in which cash payouts were used to steer top-tier athletes to the best programs.
Then he was convicted by a jury this year for pocketing up to $300,000 of an $800,000 payout to Daniels for her autobiography, spending some of the money on his firm’s payroll and personal expenses.
Insisting on representing himself just before Daniels was to testify, Avenatti forced his lawyers to take a back seat as he confronted his former client over advances she received for her book, “Full Disclosure,” published in fall 2018.
He tried to justify taking some book proceeds by citing other legal quests he took on for Daniels as he was litigating lawsuits brought on her behalf to negate the effects of a $130,000 payment she said she received in 2016 from Donald Trump’s personal lawyer to remain silent about a tryst a decade earlier that Trump has denied. Shortly after the payment, Trump won the presidency.
In the presentence submission, Avenatti’s lawyers noted that they had included a letter of apology that their client sent Daniels a week ago.
Included as an exhibit, the letter said he had reflected over the past several months about his life, their friendship and his legal representation of her.
“It is obvious that I failed you in many respects and that I disappointed you and let you down in multiple ways,” he wrote. “I wish that we could turn back the clock so that the mistakes I made would never be repeated. I am truly sorry.”
In citing the letter, Avenatti’s lawyers also wrote: “Mr. Avenatti understands that some may view his remorse as too little too late, and that the Court may look skeptically on his contrition given the way in which Mr. Avenatti’s trial transpired. Nevertheless, Mr. Avenatti is genuinely remorseful, especially for the pain his actions have caused his family and close friends.”
They also noted that Avenatti wants treatment for alcohol use and to engage in therapeutic counseling services.
Prosecutors will file their own sentencing recommendations this month.
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Do you need a grad degree to compete right now? Probably not
By ANNA HELHOSKI of NerdWallet
Graduate degrees, once touted as the new bachelor’s degrees, are becoming less crucial to get jobs. Today, more college graduates than ever hold advanced degrees, and graduate programs are the only area of higher education that saw enrollment increases during the worst of the pandemic. And yet employers aren’t requiring graduate degrees as often to gain entry into fields. In a tight labor market, do students still need to consider a graduate degree to compete for jobs? Labor economists and human resource experts say it depends. Prospective students should consider the cost and potential earning advantages of specific graduate programs before applying. But it can be difficult to compare programs. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/05/do-you-need-a-grad-degree-to-compete-right-now-probably-not/ | 2022-05-05T14:50:51Z |
Acquisition to deepen Gravity's roots in the over $1.5 trillion wellness category1 with addition of MiHIGH to the range
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Win Brands Group ("Win"), an omnichannel retail platform that buys and builds category-defining brands, announced today its brand Gravity's acquisition of MiHIGH, a pioneer in the infrared sauna blanket space that has grown 29% YoY to date.
Since Win's acquisition of weighted blanket pioneer Gravity in 2021, the brand has doubled down on its commitment to creating science-backed wellness products with the introduction of portable weighted blankets for travel, 100% cooling weighted blankets for hot sleepers, and lounging slippers for relaxation. As consumers place an increased priority on wellness and broaden its definition beyond fitness and nutrition to include overall physical and mental health,2 the addition of MiHIGH to Gravity's offering will expand its positioning in the category. Further, the integration is emblematic of Win's philosophy of investing in and scaling its brands through strategic acquisitions.
MiHIGH was founded in 2020 by Australia-based Ed Hodge and Wyatt Westmoreland and has a huge fan base of fitness enthusiasts, wellness advocates, and professional athletes including David Kirsch, Jennifer Lopez's personal trainer. MiHIGH customers love the product for its convenience and evenly distributed heat, as well as the wide-ranging health benefits of using an infrared sauna including accelerated physical recovery and calorie burn, better sleep, reduced stress, clearer skin, and overall detoxification.
"With the acquisition of MiHIGH, we're continuing to do what we do best - delivering growth by acquiring industry leading brands, and investing in our existing portfolio," said Kyle Widrick, CEO and founder of Win. "Even in the challenging headwinds we're seeing in the market more broadly, there are still great opportunities for growth right now. We're more equipped than ever to capitalize on those opportunities and be a port in the storm for brands seeking to scale in today's climate."
"We're incredibly proud of the booming business we've built for MiHIGH and becoming synonymous with the infrared sauna blanket category in Europe," said Ed Hodge and Wyatt Westmoreland, co-founders and co-CEOs of MiHIGH. "By joining Win as part of the Gravity brand, we're thrilled at the opportunity to combine forces with a pioneer in the wellness space to scale MiHIGH in the US and beyond."
Polsinelli P.C., served as legal counsel to Win on the transaction.
Win Brands Group ("Win") is an omnichannel retail platform that specializes in buying and building category-defining brands. We start by acquiring exceptional, customer-focused companies with a proven track record, then plug in our Shared Services platform of world class experts to take them to the next level. Instead of trying to scale alone, every brand that joins Win becomes part of a ready-made community, and instantly benefits from decades of expertise, as well as pooled resources, shared operational costs, and economies of scale. To learn more about Win, please visit winbg.com.
MiHIGH is a wellness brand best known for its infrared sauna blankets that supplement recovery, pain relief, sleep quality, and more. MiHIGH was founded in 2020 as at-home wellness began to skyrocket, with the goal to create a more accessible and affordable way for people to experience the myriad benefits of an infrared sauna from home. After launching in Australia, MiHIGH took off on a global scale by expanding to the US, UK, EU, and Canada. To learn more about MiHIGH, please visit mihigh.com.
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1 "Feeling good: The future of the $1.5 trillion wellness market," McKinsey, April 8, 2021.
2 "Feeling good: The future of the $1.5 trillion wellness market," McKinsey, April 8, 2021.
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Which Nike hoodie is best?
Made by one of the world’s most iconic sportswear brands, a Nike hoodie is the obvious choice if you need a warm garment for exercising. However, they’re also cozy and stylish for casual wear.
You can wear these versatile garments with practically any outfit, and they come in various colors. The Nike Men’s Pullover Fleece Club Hoodie, which features a roomy front pocket, is a top choice.
What to know before you buy a Nike hoodie
Hoodie style
Before buying, you should consider what style of hoodie you’d prefer. Nike makes various options, so you’re bound to find one you like.
- Zip-up: With a zipper running top to bottom, this is one of the most versatile hoodie styles since you can wear it open or closed. It’s great for days when it’s too warm for a zipped-up or pullover hoodie or when you want to show off your outfit underneath.
- Pullover: Some people prefer a pullover style of hoodie because there’s no zipper for a draft to get through. It gives a smoother silhouette and has a large front pocket.
- Quarter-zip: Quarter-zip hoodies have zippers that extend to around mid-chest. These are easier to get on and off than pullover versions but still have large pockets.
- Funnel neck: With extended necks around the front of their hoods, funnel neck hoodies protect you from wind and rain. They’re great for exercising outdoors in winter.
Materials
It’s easy to assume that natural materials are always better, but in some instances, carefully designed synthetics have the upper hand.
- Cotton: Cotton is natural and breathable, so it doesn’t make you feel too hot. Plus, thick cotton fabrics are cozy in cool weather. Although it’s breathable, it isn’t moisture-wicking and takes a while to dry, so it isn’t suitable for heavy exercise.
- Technical fabrics: These are synthetic materials specifically designed for exercising. Most big activewear brands have their own proprietary technical fabrics. They’re usually lightweight yet still warm, quick-drying and have moisture-wicking properties, so you aren’t left feeling soggy if you sweat into your hoodie.
Size
You can find these hoodies in sizes from X-small to 4X-large, and Nike makes both hoodies for all adults. The only real difference is in the sizing, so be sure to check the sizing chart. Nike also makes hoodies in kids’ sizes, which is great for the little people in your life.
What to look for in a quality Nike hoodie
Color
You can find Nike hoodies in a wide range of colors. You’ll always find basics, such as white, gray and black, as well as bolder colors, including red, plum, blue and pink.
Design
You’ll usually find a Nike logo somewhere on its hoodies. Sometimes it’s just a small swoosh on the chest, sometimes it’s a giant swoosh all over the front and other times “Nike” is written on the front in small or large letters.
Team hoodies
Nike makes hoodies featuring the colors and logos of popular sports teams. Options include the Los Angeles Lakers, Las Vegas Raiders and Portland Trailblazers.
How much you can expect to spend on a Nike hoodie
Most cost $40-$80, but some limited editions and team garments cost as much as $200.
Nike hoodie FAQ
Are Nike hoodies true to size?
A. Most people have experienced buying a garment in their usual size only to find it’s too big or too small. Unfortunately, there’s no definitive answer as to whether hoodies made by Nike run true to size because it varies between versions. Some of its hoodies run true to size, while others run large or small. The best way to tell is to look at customer reviews for the hoodie you’re considering buying to see what others have said about the fit.
Are Nike hoodies good quality?
A. On the whole, yes, they are of good quality. They’re made using carefully chosen materials that are comfortable, durable and fit for purpose. For instance, the company uses moisture-wicking fabrics for activewear hoodies.
Do Nike hoodies shrink?
A. As long as you wash them according to the directions on the label, Nike hoodies shouldn’t shrink. If you’re worried about your hoodie shrinking, you can line dry it instead of tumble drying.
What’s the best Nike hoodie to buy?
Top Nike hoodie
Nike Pullover Fleece Club Hoodie
What you need to know: Exceptionally soft and cozy, this fleece-lined hoodie is perfect for the cooler months.
What you’ll love: You can choose from a vast range of colors, including black, gray, red and yellow. Sizes range from X-small to 4X-large. It has a large front kangaroo pocket.
What you should consider: It’s not the most breathable choice for sports or exercise.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Nike hoodie for the money
What you need to know: This basic hoodie comes in solid colors with a subtle Nike swoosh on the chest.
What you’ll love: It’s made from a cotton-rich cotton/poly blend with a brushed fleece interior. It has a simple pull-on design with ribbed hem and cuffs, and it has a snug fit. Colors include basics such as black and gray, as well as bold hues such as orange and purple.
What you should consider: The fabric is thinner than it is on Nike’s pricier offerings.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: The funnel neck offers extra protection from the elements on hold, wet or windy days.
What you’ll love: The French terry material has a soft, cozy fleece lining. Colors include bleached coral, deep plum, black and white. Sizes run from an X-small to an XX-large.
What you should consider: Some reports of colors fading, so be sure to wash and dry it according to the instructions.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Brand offers complete head-to-toe wading collection for all anglers in Spring 2023
POULSBO, Wash., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grundéns, producer of the world's leading fishing apparel and footwear, today announces the debut of its innovative wading collection, engineered with GORE-TEX® for the most durably waterproof, breathable, and comfortable wading collection on the market. The line will be available in the Spring of 2023 at both Grundéns retail partners and at Grundéns.com.
From pro guides who spend 300+ days on the water, to the ever-hopeful salmon and steelhead anglers, trout fanatics, and surf casters looking for the longest lasting, best performing, hardest working gear, the new Grundéns wading collection takes it to new levels. Design engineered with GORE-TEX® fabrics and a modern suspension system, the waders give anglers unparalleled freedom of movement both in and out the water, while the new wading boots provide both Vibram® and felt options.
"With nearly 100 years of know how designing and manufacturing products that keep anglers protected from the harshest conditions imaginable, combined with some very passionate fly anglers, we offer our initial wading collection with some of the most innovative thinking in waders," says Dave Mellon, Grundéns CEO. "In partnership with GORE-TEX®, we've designed our waders and wading boots to be the strongest, most comfortable, and trustworthy wading products available. This is the beginning of a multi-year extension bringing fly fishing into our complete fishing line, further strengthening our We Are Fishing brand positioning."
The Grundéns waders utilize GORE-TEX PRO® 4L and 3L for the most durably waterproof, breathable, and rugged protection from the elements. Articulated leg patterning removes seams from critical wear zones, anatomically shaped booties constructed from thermal heat retention neoprene technology, and an innovative fused and contoured suspender system provide all day comfort while casting and stepping down through runs. The brushed fleece lined handwarmer pocket and large storage pockets allow anglers to keep essential items close at hand. Available options include a men's zippered stocking foot and stocking foot wader, and a women's stocking foot wader.
The wading collection is rounded out by a full complement of men's and women's wading boots, available in both Vibram® rubber and felt outsole options.
ABOUT GRUNDÉNS:
It began nearly 100 years ago on the west coast of Sweden, in the small fishing village of Grundsund when Carl A. Grundén began producing waterproof oil skins to protect North Sea fishermen from the hostile weather that often accompanied their jobs. Today, some things have changed but Grundéns commitment to supplying and supporting commercial fishermen, sport fishing enthusiasts and bass anglers remains. The brand offers the most versatile lineup of fishing outerwear, sun protection, footwear, and accessories available. Guided by "We Are Fishing," the brand operates globally from Poulsbo, Washington and Boras, Sweden. Learn more at Grundéns.com
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Texas Realtors releases 2022-Q1 edition of the Texas Quarterly Housing Report
AUSTIN, Texas, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The median sales price of Texas homes topped $325,000 during the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 18.6% compared to the same period last year, according to the 2022-Q1 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today by Texas Realtors.
"The demand for Texas housing continued its rapid, upward trajectory during the first three months of 2022," said Russell Berry, chairman of Texas Realtors. "We have tight levels of housing inventory but continued relocation activity to Texas—as well as plenty of existing Texans who want to change their housing situation for a variety of reasons. So, we continue to see home prices rise across the state and home sales that are stronger than ever."
During the first quarter this year, 88,700 homes were sold in Texas, a 5.6% increase compared to the first quarter of 2021. Nearly half of the homes sold in Texas were in the $200,000-$399,000 price range.
Jim Gaines, Ph.D., research economist with the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University, commented, "Homebuyers and sellers in Texas have had a decade of high expectations, and that excitement isn't going away, but it may be approaching a peak. Mortgage interest rates are going to continue to rise through the rest of the year and this, combined with the lack of good supply, may make the pace and rate of home sales look a little more modest. Although home sales statistics in the first quarter of 2022 don't appear as positive compared to the same quarter last year, the Texas real estate market is still very strong."
Homes spent an average of 37 days on the market before going under contract, 10 days less than the first quarter of 2021. Housing supply in Texas decreased 0.2 months in the first quarter of 2022 to 1.1 months of inventory.
Chairman Berry concluded, "This year is already shaping up as another highly active time for Texas real estate. With record demand, increasing interest rates and low inventory, it can be a complex market for buyers and sellers. There has never been a more crucial time for people to work with a local Realtor to help them achieve their real estate dreams."
About the Texas Quarterly Housing Report
Data for the Texas Quarterly Housing Report is provided by the Data Relevance Project, a partnership among local REALTOR® associations and their MLSs, and Texas REALTORS®, with analysis by the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. The report provides quarterly real estate sales data for Texas and 25 metropolitan statistical areas in Texas. To view the report in its entirety, visit texasrealestate.com
About Texas REALTORS®
With more than 150,000 members, Texas REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We are the advocates for REALTORS® and private property rights in Texas. Visit texasrealestate.com to learn more.
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Syngenta today announced the appointment of Eric Boeck as Regional Director, North America Seeds, responsible for leading the field crops strategy for the region.
Boeck most recently served as the Head of Marketing for Syngenta Seeds in North America. Joining the company in 2018, he brought more than 20 years of agribusiness experience to Syngenta from past roles in sales, marketing and digital agriculture at DuPont Pioneer/Corteva Agriscience. Boeck has been a key part of the Syngenta Seeds business that has completed a significant turnaround and return to profitability. Seed advisors and agriculture retailers played a key supporting role in driving the turnaround in the U.S., and Boeck's team was instrumental in working closely with these groups over the past four years.
The move is part of a series of recently announced leadership transition plans, which include Jeff Rowe, President of Syngenta Seeds, assuming leadership of Syngenta Crop Protection, and Justin Wolfe, the current Regional Director for North America Seeds, becoming the global leader for the Seeds business. These transitions will be effective July 1, 2022.
"It's not possible to execute the type of turnaround we saw in our Seeds business without focused, committed leadership across the board, and the continuity shown by these leadership moves is further evidence of that," said Wolfe. "Eric has been an integral part of ensuring we bring a farmer-centric approach to everything we do, and I'm excited for his continued leadership in a market of critical importance."
In addition to decades of building high-performing teams with a singular focus on farmer success, Boeck has deep expertise in the agriculture opportunities and challenges throughout the U.S. Corn Belt, having held roles in Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois. He earned a bachelor's degree in animal science and dairy science from Iowa State University and is an executive leadership graduate of Drake University.
For more information on Syngenta's Seeds business, please visit https://www.syngenta.com/seeds.
About Syngenta
Syngenta Crop Protection and Syngenta Seeds are part of Syngenta Group, one of the world's leading agriculture companies. Our ambition is to help safely feed the world while taking care of the planet. We aim to improve the sustainability, quality and safety of agriculture with world class science and innovative crop solutions. Our technologies enable millions of farmers around the world to make better use of limited agricultural resources. To learn more, visit www.syngenta.com.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH) released information about the sources of today's distribution in a Notice provided to shareholders. The full text of the Notice is available below and on the Allspring Funds website.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS
This Notice provides information about the sources of the Fund's monthly distributions. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan.
The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income'.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. Sources include net investment income (NII), short-term capital gains (ST), long-term capital gains (LT) and paid in capital. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
The following table provides an estimate of the Fund's distribution sources, reflecting the fiscal year-to- date cumulative amount of distributions. The Fund attributes these estimates equally to each regular distribution throughout the year. Consequently, the estimated information as of the specified month-end shown below is for the current distribution, and also represents an updated estimate for all prior months in the year.
The following table provides information regarding distributions and total return performance over various time periods. This information is intended to help you better understand whether returns for the specified time periods were sufficient to meet distributions.
Additional Disclosures about the Allspring Closed-End Funds
The fund makes distributions in accordance with a managed distribution plan that provides for the declaration of monthly distributions to common shareholders of the fund at an annual minimum fixed rate of 7.0%, based on the fund's average monthly net asset value (NAV) per share over the prior 12 months. Under the managed distribution plan, distributions are sourced from income and also may be sourced from paid-in capital and/or capital gains. The fund's distributions in any period may be more or less than the net return earned by the fund on its investments and therefore should not be used as a measure of performance or confused with yield or income. Distributions in excess of fund returns will cause the fund's NAV to decline. Investors should not draw any conclusions about the fund's investment performance from the amount of its distribution or from the terms of its managed distribution plan.
The quoted distribution rate is a figure that uses the fund's previous distribution to calculate an annualized figure. The distribution rate is calculated by annualizing the last distribution and then dividing by the period-ending NAV or market price. Special distributions, including special capital gains distributions, are not included in the calculation.
The Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund is a closed-end equity and high-yield bond fund. The fund's investment objective is to seek a high level of current income and moderate capital growth with an emphasis on providing tax-advantaged dividend income.
The final determination of the source of all dividend distributions in the current year will be made after year-end. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax-reporting purposes will depend upon a fund's investment experience during the remainder of the fiscal year and may be subject to change based on tax regulations. Each fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell shareholders how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
For more information on Allspring's closed-end funds, please visit our website.
This closed-end fund is no longer available as an initial public offering and is only offered through broker-dealers on the secondary market. A closed-end fund is not required to buy its shares back from investors upon request. Shares of the fund may trade at either a premium or discount relative to the fund's net asset value, and there can be no assurance that any discount will decrease. The values of, and/or the income generated by, securities held by the fund may decline due to general market conditions or other factors, including those directly involving the issuers of such securities. Equity securities fluctuate in value in response to factors specific to the issuer of the security. Debt securities are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk, and high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality have a much greater risk of default and their values tend to be more volatile than higher-rated securities with similar maturities. The fund is also subject to risks associated with any concentration of its investments in the utility sector. Funds that concentrate their investments in a single industry or sector may face increased risk of price fluctuation due to adverse developments within that industry or sector. The fund is leveraged through a revolving credit facility and also may incur leverage by issuing preferred shares in the future. The use of leverage results in certain risks, including, among others, the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and the market price of common shares. Foreign investments may contain more risk due to the inherent risks associated with changing political climates, foreign market instability, and foreign currency fluctuations. Derivatives involve additional risks, including interest rate risk, credit risk, the risk of improper valuation, and the risk of noncorrelation to the relevant instruments they are designed to hedge or closely track.
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STOCKHOLM, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neonode Inc. (NASDAQ: NEON), announced today that its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"), which was reconvened to July 8, 2022, was called to order and again adjourned without any business being conducted due to a lack of the required quorum.
The Annual Meeting will reconvene on July 15, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. local time at Neonode's principal executive office located at Karlavägen 100, 115 26 Stockholm, Sweden to provide its stockholders additional time to vote on the proposals described in the proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 26, 2022. No changes have been made in the proposals to be voted on by stockholders at the Annual Meeting.
The record date for determining stockholder eligibility to vote at the Annual Meeting will remain the close of business on April 19, 2022. Proxies previously submitted will be voted at the Annual Meeting unless properly revoked, and stockholders who have already submitted a proxy or otherwise voted need not take any action.
Neonode's Board of Directors unanimously recommends that stockholders vote "FOR" all proposals and encourages all stockholders who have not already voted to do so immediately.
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The US Department of Justice has named a team to lead its review of the law enforcement response to the bloody siege in Uvalde, Texas, where a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in adjoining classrooms and stayed there for more than an hour while police waited nearby.
“The review will be comprehensive, it will be transparent and it will be independent,” US Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday.
“We will be assessing what happened that day, we will be doing site visits at the school, we will be conducting interviews of an extremely wide variety of stakeholders, witnesses, families, law enforcement, government officials, school officials and we will be reviewing the resources that were made available in the aftermath.”
Garland emphasized the DOJ investigation “is not a criminal review.”
The Justice Department traditionally relies on people outside the department with law enforcement expertise and on-the-ground experience with mass-casualty events to participate in reviews.
The department previously conducted such reviews after the 2015 deadly rampage in San Bernardino, California, and after the 2016 Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando, Florida.
The DOJ said the review was requested by Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin, who told reporters Tuesday he welcomed an assessment of how local and state agencies responded during and after the deadliest school shooting in the US since 2012.
McLaughlin cited “some missteps” by the Texas Department of Public Safety in releasing details after the shooting at Robb Elementary School that later turned out to be incorrect — but he quickly added that he was “not blaming anybody.”
“We were told one thing one day, and the next day the narrative changed. You were told for a week that a teacher propped the door open with a rock — and at the end of the week that story was gone, too,” the mayor said.
“We want the truthful answers. We want to be transparent, and we will when it comes out. We have nothing to hide.”
Besides the federal DOJ investigation, Texas state House Rep. Dustin Burrows said DPS members will be among the witnesses at a Uvalde Investigative Committee hearing set for Thursday.
Children inside the adjoining classrooms where the bloodshed ensued made multiple calls to 911 while officers waited outside the classrooms.
As many as 19 law enforcement officers were inside the school for more than 45 minutes before the suspect was finally killed, the Texas DPS said.
It’s not clear how many of the 21 slain victims could have been saved had police stormed the classrooms sooner.
The incident commander’s hesitation to breach the classroom has been widely criticized and goes against many law enforcement protocols.
More than an hour after the shooting started, the gunman was shot and killed by a Border Patrol tactical response team.
McLaughlin said Tuesday he’s frustrated with the lack of transparency from law enforcement on the investigation.
“I’ve been told that they’re law enforcement and we’re not. We’re not going to be entitled to it,” the mayor said. “I’ve asked everybody involved for a briefing at one point or another.”
The Uvalde school district police chief was the incident commander at the scene and decided not to immediately enter the classroom where the gunman had holed up, Texas DPS Director Col. Steven McCraw said.
That chief, Pedro “Pete” Arredondo, typically leads a police force of six officers. In an interview with CNN, he declined to talk about details of the case, citing the ongoing funerals, and said more information would be released when the “families quit grieving.”
Arredondo, who was elected to the Uvalde city council prior to the massacre, was sworn in last week in a private ceremony.
‘There is no excuse for their actions’
Arnulfo Reyes, a teacher who was shot twice at Robb Elementary, said he was furious about how the tragedy was handled.
“After everything, I get more angry because ... I had nothing” for protection, such as a bulletproof vest, Reyes told ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
“You’re supposed to protect and serve ... There is no excuse for their actions. And I will never forgive them,” the fourth-grade teacher said.
Describing the first moments of the shooting, Reyes said he and his students heard gunshots and he told them to “get under the table and act like you’re asleep.”
“As they were doing that, and I was gathering them under the table and told them to act like they’re going to sleep, is about the time when I turned around and saw him standing there.”
The gunman opened fire, striking Reyes; one bullet went through his arm and lung, and another hit his back, ABC reported.
Reyes couldn’t move after being shot, he said, and the shooter then turned his gun on the students.
Officers could be heard outside the classroom, and a child in another classroom pleaded for police to help, Reyes said. But Reyes thinks by that time, officers had retreated down a hallway, he told ABC.
“One of the students from the next-door classroom was saying, ‘Officer, we’re in here. We’re in here,’” he said. “But they had already left.”
When the Border Patrol unit eventually came inside, “it was just bullets everywhere,” he told ABC.
When asked if he had a message for the students’ parents, Reyes tearfully replied: “I’m sorry. I tried my best from what I was told to do. Please don’t be angry with me.”
He also said change is needed to prevent such school massacres in the future.
“You can give us all the training you want, but ... laws have to change,” he said. “It won’t ever change unless they change the laws.”
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LAS VEGAS and PRAGUE, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vrgineers, a leader in delivering next-generation virtual and mixed reality pilot training systems to professional and military clients, donates their Portable Trainer, a reconfigurable virtual pilot trainer, to the Ukraine Airforce to help with securing airspace and train tactics with mission rehearsal. Based on the results from experimental research on the use of VR and simulators in training pilots, Vrgineers believes that their technologies can speed up and enhance the training of jet fighter and helicopter pilots, while simultaneously reducing associated costs when transitioning from eastern platforms to modern, western platforms.
For decades now there has been a push to modernize the current training methods, driven in part by the costs of altering and maintaining large, dome simulators; the inability to keep training devices up to date as aircraft in the field and corresponding software update faster than training simulators; and an overall lack of expert training professionals. Virtual and mixed reality technologies can significantly enhance the process of pilot transformation from eastern platforms such as Migs and Suchoj to western platforms such as Lockheed Martin F-16, or F-35, Airbus Eurofighters, Dassault Rafales, and Saab Gripens, as well as for multiple helicopters.
"Vrgineers can deliver modern pilot training solutions that offer highly effective training techniques at significantly reduced costs compared to traditional dome simulators, " says Marek Polčák, Vrgineers CEO.
The demand to modernize is even more necessary in countries and air forces that have been dependent on eastern training methods and devices such as Ukraine. Russian manufacturers have discontinued the supply of spare parts, forcing several rescue and transport aircraft to be grounded all over Europe, based on EASA regulations.
Vrgineers trainer simulators are developed in close cooperation with the U.S. Airforce and U.S. Navy as a part of the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) program to accelerate pilot training, speed up the process and increase the preparedness of pilots. Such trainers offer incredible opportunities to deliver affordable simulators with realistic synthetic training environments, which can be deployed anywhere. They can be interconnected with one another for group training, used individually for mission and tactical training, or full procedural training. Simulators are already integrated with such IGs as Prepar3D, X-Plane, VBS 4, or MCS.
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Sandstorm Gold Ltd. ("Sandstorm Gold Royalties", "Sandstorm" or the "Company") (NYSE: SAND) (TSX: SSL) is announcing that further to the February 17, 2022 announcement, Sandstorm is divesting its approximately 25% stake in common shares (the "Entrée Shares") of Entrée Resources Ltd. ("ETG" or "Entrée") to 1363013 B.C. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Royalty North Partners Ltd. ("Horizon Copper" or "RNP").
As previously announced in February, Sandstorm and RNP signed a letter of intent, as amended and restated on May 1, 2022, whereby Horizon Copper will acquire certain assets from Sandstorm, including 49,672,515 Entrée Shares (the "Disposition"), representing approximately 25.2% of the outstanding Entrée Shares (on a non-diluted basis). Sandstorm and Horizon Copper have entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its Entrée Shares, for a deemed value of C$0.87 per Entrée Share, in consideration for a promissory note in the principal amount of C$43.2 million. The promissory note will be secured by a security interest over the Entrée Shares transferred to Horizon Copper.
Before giving effect to the Disposition, Sandstorm owns 49,672,515 Entrée Shares as well as warrants to purchase an additional 1,200,000 Entrée Shares (the "Entrée Warrants"). The 49,672,515 Entrée Shares represent approximately 25.2% of the outstanding Entrée Shares (on a non-diluted basis) or 25.7% of the outstanding Entrée Shares (on a partially diluted basis, assuming the exercise of all of the 1,200,000 Entrée Warrants held by the Company). Upon completion of the Disposition, no Entrée Shares and 1,200,000 Entrée Warrants will be owned by Sandstorm. Assuming the exercise of all of the 1,200,000 Entrée Warrants held by the Company, the Company will then hold 1,200,000 Entrée Shares, representing approximately 0.6% of the outstanding Entrée Shares (on a partially diluted basis).
Subject to RNP obtaining the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange, the Disposition is expected to be completed on or about May 31, 2022. Sandstorm is proceeding with the Disposition for investment portfolio management purposes. Depending on market conditions and other factors, Sandstorm may from time to time acquire additional securities of Entrée, dispose of some or all of the existing or additional securities it holds or will hold, or may continue to hold its current position.
Pursuant to National Instrument 62-103 - The Early Warning System and Related Take Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues, an Early Warning Report containing additional information with respect to the foregoing matters will be filed by the Company on Entrée's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. To obtain a copy of the report, contact Kim Bergen at 604 628 1164. Entrée's head office is located at 1066 West Hastings Street, Suite 1650, Vancouver, BC V6E 3X1, and Sandstorm's head office is located at Suite 1400, 400 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3A6.
For more information about Sandstorm Gold Royalties, please visit our website at www.sandstormgold.com or email us at info@sandstormgold.com.
ABOUT SANDSTORM GOLD ROYALTIES
Sandstorm is a gold royalty company that provides upfront financing to gold mining companies that are looking for capital and in return, receives the right to a percentage of the gold produced from a mine, for the life of the mine. After the closing of the transactions announced on May 2, 2022, Sandstorm will have acquired a portfolio of more than 250 royalties, of which 39 of the underlying mines are producing. Sandstorm plans to grow and diversify its low cost production profile through the acquisition of additional gold royalties. For more information visit: www.sandstormgold.com.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS TO U.S. SECURITYHOLDERS
The financial information included or incorporated by reference in this press release or the documents referenced herein has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, which differs from US generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP") in certain material respects, and thus are not directly comparable to financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP.
This press release and the documents incorporated by reference herein, as applicable, have been prepared in accordance with Canadian standards for the reporting of mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates, which differ from the previous and current standards of the United States securities laws. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the terms "mineral reserve", "proven mineral reserve", "probable mineral reserve", "inferred mineral resources,", "indicated mineral resources," "measured mineral resources" and "mineral resources" used or referenced herein and the documents incorporated by reference herein, as applicable, are Canadian mineral disclosure terms as defined in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 — Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (the "CIM") — CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, adopted by the CIM Council, as amended (the "CIM Definition Standards").
For United States reporting purposes, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") has adopted amendments to its disclosure rules (the "SEC Modernization Rules") to modernize the mining property disclosure requirements for issuers whose securities are registered with the SEC under the Exchange Act, which became effective February 25, 2019. The SEC Modernization Rules more closely align the SEC's disclosure requirements and policies for mining properties with current industry and global regulatory practices and standards, including NI 43-101, and replace the historical property disclosure requirements for mining registrants that were included in SEC Industry Guide 7. Issuers were required to comply with the SEC Modernization Rules in their first fiscal year beginning on or after January 1, 2021. As a foreign private issuer that is eligible to file reports with the SEC pursuant to the multi-jurisdictional disclosure system, the Corporation is not required to provide disclosure on its mineral properties under the SEC Modernization Rules and will continue to provide disclosure under NI 43-101 and the CIM Definition Standards. Accordingly, mineral reserve and mineral resource information contained or incorporated by reference herein may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by United States companies subject to the United States federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.
As a result of the adoption of the SEC Modernization Rules, the SEC now recognizes estimates of "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources" and "inferred mineral resources." In addition, the SEC has amended its definitions of "proven mineral reserves" and "probable mineral reserves" to be "substantially similar" to the corresponding CIM Definition Standards that are required under NI 43-101. While the SEC will now recognize "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources" and "inferred mineral resources", U.S. investors should not assume that all or any part of the mineralization in these categories will be converted into a higher category of mineral resources or into mineral reserves without further work and analysis. Mineralization described using these terms has a greater amount of uncertainty as to its existence and feasibility than mineralization that has been characterized as reserves. Accordingly, U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any measured mineral resources, indicated mineral resources, or inferred mineral resources that the Company reports are or will be economically or legally mineable without further work and analysis. Further, "inferred mineral resources" have a greater amount of uncertainty and as to whether they can be mined legally or economically. Therefore, U.S. investors are also cautioned not to assume that all or any part of inferred mineral resources will be upgraded to a higher category without further work and analysis. Under Canadian securities laws, estimates of "inferred mineral resources" may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, except in rare cases. While the above terms are "substantially similar" to CIM Definitions, there are differences in the definitions under the SEC Modernization Rules and the CIM Definition Standards. Accordingly, there is no assurance any mineral reserves or mineral resources that the Company may report as "proven mineral reserves", "probable mineral reserves", "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources" and "inferred mineral resources" under NI 43-101 would be the same had the Company prepared the reserve or resource estimates under the standards adopted under the SEC Modernization Rules or under the prior standards of SEC Industry Guide 7.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This press release contains "forward-looking statements", within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of Sandstorm Gold Royalties. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the timing of the completion of the Disposition, the Company potentially exercising the Entrée Warrants and the Company's future intentions with respect to acquiring, disposing or holding its securities of Entrée. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans", or similar terminology.
Forward-looking statements are made based upon certain assumptions and other important factors that, if untrue, could cause the actual results, performances or achievements of Sandstorm Gold Royalties to be materially different from future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which Sandstorm Gold Royalties will operate in the future, including the receipt of all required approvals, the price of gold and copper and anticipated costs. Certain important factors that could cause actual results, performances or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, amongst others, failure to receive necessary approvals, changes in business plans and strategies, market conditions, share price, best use of available cash, gold and other commodity price volatility, discrepancies between actual and estimated production, mineral reserves and resources and metallurgical recoveries, mining operational and development risks relating to the parties which produce the gold or other commodity the Company will purchase, regulatory restrictions, activities by governmental authorities (including changes in taxation), currency fluctuations, the global economic climate, dilution, share price volatility and competition.
Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the impact of general business and economic conditions, the absence of control over mining operations from which the Company will purchase gold, other commodities or receive royalties from, and risks related to those mining operations, including risks related to international operations, government and environmental regulation, actual results of current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, risks in the marketability of minerals, fluctuations in the price of gold and other commodities, fluctuation in foreign exchange rates and interest rates, stock market volatility, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Risks to Sandstorm" in the Company's annual report for the financial year ended December 31, 2021 and the section entitled "Risk Factors" contained in the Company's annual information form dated March 31, 2022 available at www.sedar.com. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are contained or incorporated by reference, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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NEW DELHI, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NFTICALLY, India's first global Web3 E-Commerce SaaS platform, unveiled its new brand logo as part of the brand's ongoing evolution. The bold all caps-logo defines the company's strength and positions itself as a distinctively unique market leader in the Global NFT ecosystem. The logo is altered to symbolize NFTICALLY's dynamic future in the NFTs, as well as the blockchain & Web 3.0 ecosystem for a unified immersive experience. Along with the logo upgrade, the brand has introduced new features to its website to strengthen the user experience.
First, a new feature which enables 'custom redirection for navigating logo link', has been introduced for NFT marketplace owners. With this feature, NFT Marketplace owners can add a custom link on the logo of their businesses for navigation to a specific page or site.
Furthermore, NFTICALLY has also introduced flexibility to choose wallet options for all the NFT marketplaces for both desktop and mobile for an enhanced experience.
"NFTICALLY believes in becoming the pillar for its Marketplace owners, users and visitors. With re-designing the logo and adding new features, NFTICALLY seeks to help all its stakeholders," said Toshendra Sharma, Founder and CEO of NFTICALLY.
"Our goal is to further establish the company's identity as the industry leader in our ecosystem. The new logo will help to perfectly define the company's vision, and current scope of capabilities as well as signal future growth plans for all stakeholders," Sharma added.
NFTICALLY has enrolled a new feature, "Show Top Collections" and "Show Top Sellers" to grab the attention of visitors for showcasing the top-selling NFTs on the homepage. Making it user centric, NFTICALLY has also enrolled an option to show/hide and browse by category feature for the homepage of NFT marketplaces. This feature is introduced to enhance the browsing experience of the visitors.
Over the span of 8 months, NFTICALLY has enabled over 21K+ NFTs and 8.5K+ listed stores from more than 50 countries across the globe; recording about 138% MoM growth in its users. This number makes up for one of the fastest growths of any platform seen globally.
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Pampa Energía announces first quarter 2022 results boosted by hydrocarbon exports and operating performance
Published: May. 12, 2022 at 4:37 PM CDT|Updated: 8 hours ago
BUENOS AIRES, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pampa Energía S.A. (NYSE: PAM; Buenos Aires Stock Exchange: PAMP), an independent company with active participation in Argentina's electricity and gas value chain, announces the results for the quarter ended on March 31, 2022.
Pampa's financial information adopts US$ as functional currency, and it is expressed in AR$ at transactional nominal exchange rate ('FX'). However, our affiliates Transener, TGS and Refinor report in local currency. Hence, their figures are adjusted by inflation as of March 31, 2022, except for previous periods already reported.
Main results from the quarter1
28% year-on-year increase in sales, recording US$412 million2 in the first quarter 2022 ('Q1 22'), explained by higher gas volumes and prices, petrochemical products prices and legacy energy sales, partially offset by the Power Purchase Agreement ('PPA') maturity at Loma De La Lata Thermal Power Plant ('CTLL')'s steam turbine ('ST').
Excellent operating performance, led by hydrocarbon exports and higher thermal generation, above national growth, despite seasonality.
11% year-on-year increase in the adjusted EBITDA3, recording US$226 million in Q1 22, explained by increases of US$23 million in oil and gas, US$6 million in power generation and US$5 million in holding and others, offset by a decrease of US$12 million in petrochemicals.
Pampa recorded a consolidated profit attributable to the Company's shareholders of US$99 million, US$66 million higher than the first quarter 2021 ('Q1 21'), mainly due to better operating margin in oil and gas, and lower losses from the holding of financial securities.
Consolidated net debt decreased to US$845 million.
Consolidated balance sheet
(As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, in millions)
Consolidated income statement
(For the quarters ended on March 31, 2022 and 2021, in millions)
For the full version of the Earnings Report, please visit Pampa's Investor Relations website: ri.pampaenergia.com/en.
Information about the videoconference
There will be a videoconference to discuss Pampa's Q1 22 results on Friday, May 13, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time/11:00 a.m. Buenos Aires Time. The hosts will be Gustavo Mariani, CEO, Nicolás Mindlin, CFO, and Lida Wang, investor relations and sustainability officer at Pampa.
For those interested in participating, please register at bit.ly/Pampa1Q22VC. The videoconference call will also be simultaneously webcasted at Pampa's website ri.pampaenergia.com/en.
For further information about Pampa:
1 The information is based on financial statements ('FS') prepared according to International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS') in force in Argentina. Only continuing operations are considered.
2 It does not include sales from the affiliates Greenwind, OldelVal, Refinor, CTBSA, Transener and TGS, which at our ownership account for US$139 million. Under IFRS they are not consolidated in Pampa, thus shown as 'Results for participation in joint businesses and associates'.
3 Consolidated adjusted EBITDA represents the results before financial results, income tax, depreciations and amortizations, extraordinary and non-cash income and expense, equity income and other adjustments from the IFRS implementation, and includes affiliates' EBITDA at our ownership. For further information, see section 3 of the Earnings Release.
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The MV platform is available nationwide as financial literacy instruction mandates spread.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Money Vehicle, a leading education technology (EdTech) company dedicated to closing the financial literacy gap in the U.S., is announcing that its virtual financial literacy course has launched in Ohio. Governor Mike DeWine signed into law new financial education requirements late last year, mandating that all public school students in the state take a stand-alone, full-semester personal finance course, a rule also in effect in 15 states around the country. The Money Vehicle course aligns with Ohio's specific standards, making it an ideal, turnkey solution for students, educators, and school districts.
"Ohio's financial literacy mandate will ensure that students across the state have the opportunity to change their lives, and we could not be more proud that Money Vehicle will empower teachers to deliver this impact in their classrooms," said Jedidiah Collins CFP®, founder of Money Vehicle.
As of the beginning of July this year, ninth-graders in Ohio must earn one-half credit of financial literacy in order to graduate, according to the Ohio Department of Education's rules. The standards mandate instruction on financial topics including managing bank accounts, budgeting basics, and contending with debt. The Money Vehicle course walks through the first 10 steps of a financial journey, teaching students the basic principles of personal finance, as well as how to speak the language of money.
"I was a banker for 41 years and I saw the results of us not teaching our children financial literacy, " Ohio state Senator Steve Wilson, chair of the Ohio Senate's Financial Institutions and Technology Committee, and a primary sponsor of the bill, told CNBC when the requirements were signed into law. "I wanted to do something about it."
Money Vehicle is designed for classrooms and is an industry leader in resources for educators. The course was developed by financial and educational experts—teachers and administrators among them, who have decades of experience rolling out school projects. Money Vehicle is already being used by school districts nationwide, as well as being used on college campuses and by professional sports leagues.
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Money Vehicle is a team of former financial advisors, educators, and instructional designers, whose mission is to close the financial literacy gap. With decades of collective experience, Money Vehicle has developed an interactive textbook, a standards-based curriculum, and the resources for in-classroom instruction. This hybrid engagement of on and off-screen instruction empowers each and every student to begin their financial plan.
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Pottawatomie Co. urges residents to prepare for potential wildfires with possible fire danger
POTTAWATOMIE CO., Kan. (WIBW) - Pottawatomie County has urged residents to stay safe and prepare for potential wildfires as strong winds shift directions throughout the day.
Over the past weekend, Pottawatomie County says multiple fires were reported within its borders. It said all county fire departments were called out at one point or another to work fires. There was some damage to equipment, however, it said no structures were damaged.
The County said its Fire Supervisor would like to remind those who have burned in the past week to check that the fire is completely out along the edges of the burn area.
The National Weather Service in Topeka said on Monday, April 11, winds will be out of the east from about 1 to 5 p.m. and then shift to be out of the southeast. Overnight Monday into Tuesday, it said the winds will pick up and be strong out of the southeast.
County officials noted that winds will switch again to be out of the south around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, then between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Wednesday winds will again switch to come from the northwest with high winds continuing through Thursday evening.
To help prevent fires, the County urged residents to properly discard cigarettes, keep vehicles off dry grass, avoid contact with open flames or sparks, avoid power equipment that creates sparks, and obey burn bans.
Due to the possible fire danger, the County said residents should plan an evacuation route, store supplies and safeguard important documents. Residents can also sign up for text or email alerts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency which will provide real-time alerts from the National Weather Service.
For alerts from local Emergency Management, the County said residents should create an account with the Northeast Kansas Regional Notification System powered by Everbridge.
As always, the County noted that residents should ensure any previous burns are completely extinguished.
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WHEELING, Ill., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC (U.S. Tsubaki) is excited to announce the purchase of ATR Sales Inc. (ATR) based out of Santa Ana, CA. ATR has been manufacturing and providing ATRA-FLEX® premium flexible couplings to the power transmission industry for more than 36 years.
The Made in USA ATRA-FLEX® premium flexible couplings provide customers with increased productivity and profitability by offering high-quality solutions for rotating equipment. ATR's commitment to high-quality products and building strong end user relationships are a perfect fit with U.S. Tsubaki's long-term growth strategy.
U.S. Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of motion control and power transmission products and is a subsidiary of the Tsubakimoto Chain Co., headquartered in Japan. Tsubaki produces high quality products across a wide range of industries, including roller chains, conveyor chains, sprockets, dynamic cable & hose carrier systems, continuous flex cables, clutches and backstops, and power transmission components.
To learn more about the Atra-Flex® brand of premium couplings please visit https://www.atra-flex.com/. To see all of the products and services U.S. Tsubaki offers visit https://www.ustsubaki.com.
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Sonesta Travel Pass Loyalty Program Members Can Save 30 Cents Per Gallon with the Fuel Rewards® Program at Participating Shell Stations Nationwide, including Quarterly Bonus Offers
NEWTON, Mass., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the U.S., today announced it is teaming up with Shell to provide travelers with savings on gas through its Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program. Sonesta Travel Pass members who sign up for a Fuel Rewards® membership can receive a one-time discount of $0.30 per gallon at participating Shell locations beginning today and quarterly bonus offers for more gas savings through May 2023.
"At Sonesta, we are excited to team up with Shell and the Fuel Rewards program to help travelers save money at the pump," said Robin Ruttle, Senior Director, Loyalty & Partnerships for Sonesta. "We look forward to offering our Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty members gas savings of 30 cents or more per gallon on their next fill-up to help fuel future road trips."
Sonesta Travel Pass members who sign up for the Fuel Rewards program will receive a one-time discount of $0.25 cents per gallon on their next fill-up at participating Shell locations, in addition to the everyday Fuel Rewards Gold Status offer of $0.05 off per gallon, for a total savings of $0.30 per gallon. The offer is valid now through November 15, with redemptions valid through December 31, 2022. Sonesta Travel Pass members can sign up for Sonesta Travel Pass gas rewards and create a Fuel Rewards account at https://fuelrewards.com/sonesta-join.
"Saving on gas is a great way to kick off a road trip and we're thrilled to grow the Fuel Rewards program by welcoming Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty members through this new collaboration," said Bobby Spence, Vice President and General Manager at PDI, the company powering the Fuel Rewards® program.
Sonesta Travel Pass members who sign up for the Fuel Rewards program will also receive other quarterly bonus offers through May 2023, including:
- Holiday Offer - Members can earn a one-time, $1.00 per gallon in fuel savings on their next fill-up at a participating Shell location when they book and complete a two-night stay with any participating Sonesta hotel. The offer is valid from November 15 through February 15, 2023, with redemptions valid through March 31, 2023.
- Spring Getaway Offer - Members can earn a one-time, $0.50 per gallon fuel savings on their next fill-up at a participating Shell location when they book and complete a one-night stay with any participating Sonesta hotel. The offer is valid from February 15 through May 15, 2023, with redemptions valid through June 31, 2023.
Sonesta Travel Pass is free to join and offers extra perks, extra points and extra privileges, including free hotel stays. Learn more and sign up for Sonesta Travel Pass at https://www.sonesta.com/travel-pass or Sonesta's mobile app.
About Sonesta
Sonesta is one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the U.S., currently ranked 8th by Smith Travel Research (STR) with 1,200 properties totaling 100,000 guest rooms across 15 brands in eight countries. You will find nearly 300 hotels under one of Sonesta's seven brands - Royal Sonesta; Sonesta Hotels & Resorts; Sonesta Select; Sonesta ES Suites; Sonesta Simply Suites; Sonesta Posadas del Inca; Sonesta Cruise Collection - operating in the U.S., Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Peru, and St. Maarten. Sonesta also owns and franchises eight other brands including - Hotel RL; Red Lion Hotels; Red Lion Inn & Suites; Signature Inn; Guest House Extended Stay; Knights Inn; Americas Best Value Inn; Canadas Best Value Inn - with nearly 900 franchised properties across the U.S. and Canada. For more information about Sonesta and its locations, visit Sonesta.com or call 800.Sonesta (800.766.3782). For more information about Red Lion Hotels, visit Redlion.com.
About The Fuel Rewards Program
The Fuel Rewards® program is the premier national loyalty program that connects national and regional brands with millions of consumers who enjoy earning cents-per-gallon savings at the pump. PDI Marketing Insights powers and runs the Fuel Rewards® program that serves more than 25 million members and has helped them save over $2 billion on their fuel purchases to-date. As a national coalition loyalty program, Fuel Rewards® members earn rewards on everyday purchases from a variety of retailers and can redeem cents-per-gallon rewards at over 14,000 Shell locations across the United States. To learn more about the Fuel Rewards® program and to become an issuing partner, visit fuelingloyalty.com.
About PDI
Professional Datasolutions, Inc. (PDI) software helps businesses and brands increase sales, operate more efficiently and securely, and improve critical decision-making. Since 1983, PDI has proudly served the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale industries. Over 1,500 companies, representing more than 200,000 locations worldwide, count on PDI solutions and expertise to deliver convenience and energy to the world. Among PDI solutions are the Fuel Rewards® program and GasBuddy, two popular consumer brands who together represent 15 million monthly active users. For more information about PDI, visit us at pdisoftware.com.
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Brand Communications Leader
Sonesta International Hotels
michelle.kingsavio@sonesta.com
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Peder Christensen appointed as Chief Revenue Officer to lead revenue growth
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enjoin, a physician-directed mid-revenue cycle solutions provider, announced today expansion of its executive leadership team to include Peder Christensen as the company's Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Peder will lead all aspects of the company's sales, business development, and strategic partnerships with a focus on growth in Enjoin's solutions portfolio and geographic markets.
This announcement is on the heels of the recent press statement announcing Justin C. Schmidt as Co-CEO. "This is an exciting time of growth for Enjoin and we are excited to have Peder join our team. His extensive background in consultative sales for both services and workforce solutions as well as technology aligns perfectly with our growth trajectory as we strengthen our offerings to support a total solution in mid-revenue cycle including expansion of Enjoin's pre-bill review and staffing services," said Justin.
According to Co-CEO James P. Fee, MD, CCS, CCDS, Peder's experience in service, staffing and technology makes him the ideal person to help lead Enjoin through our next stage of growth and tech-enabled services. "Bringing Peder on board will allow us to scale our sales efforts while staying in tune with the ever-evolving demands and needs of the market we serve," said Dr. Fee. "In addition, his commitment to client satisfaction and building collaborative client partnerships complements Enjoin's well established reputation and history of long-term client relationships. We are very pleased he has joined our team."
With over 15 years of business development and sales management experience, Peder will lead the Sales division, focusing on new markets and revenue opportunities. "I'm thrilled to be a part of Enjoin, especially now, given the market opportunity to deliver high value, quality solutions to support the mid-revenue cycle," said Peder. "I strongly believe in Enjoin's portfolio including its highly successful pre-bill review program as a market differentiator." Formerly, Peder played a key role in business development at Nym, a digital technology company supporting advanced artificial intelligence platform for medical coding and clinical documentation integrity. Prior to Nym, he led sales efforts at AMN Revenue Cycle Solutions (previously Peak Health Solutions and MedPartners).
Value-based care and risk adjustment methodologies for payment and performance require increased transparency into providers' performance and data integrity. Led by clinical leaders and practicing physicians for over 30 years, we focus on improving patient outcomes with deep clinical expertise and advanced clinical documentation practices to drive clinical integration, revenue integrity, and quality of care. Enjoin clients achieve a demonstrable improvement in CMI, coding accuracy, quality metrics, risk adjustment and physician alignment. For more information, visit enjoincdi.com.
Enjoin recently received an A+ rating in the First Look by KLAS for its clinical documentation integrity services.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
First Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
- Revenue of $548.3 million
- Net income of $1.9 million
- Adjusted EBITDA of $115.0 million
Lee Fenton, Chief Executive Officer said, "Our Casinos & Resorts' results were strong as the US consumer returned to our properties as US COVID restrictions were lifted. International Interactive revenue was down 1% year over year on a constant currency basis due to tightened consumer spending in the UK that was offset by solid performance by our Asia business. North America Interactive continued to invest in the rollout plan that accelerated this month with the launch of our foundational 2.0 tech stack in Arizona yesterday."
Summary of Financial Results
2022 Guidance
Bally's is reaffirming its previous guidance provided on February 24, 2022 for the year ending December 31, 2022 with revenue in the range of $2.4 billion to $2.5 billion and Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $560 million to $580 million. Bally's currently estimates revenue to be at the lower end of the range primarily due to the uncertainty of foreign exchange movements. The guidance is subject to a number of known and unknown uncertainties and risks, including those set forth under Bally's safe harbor statement under the federal securities laws set forth below.
Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures
To supplement the financial information presented on a generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") basis, the Company has included in this earnings release non-GAAP financial measures for Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Casinos & Resorts EBITDAR and Adjusted Casinos & Resorts EBITDAR margin, which exclude certain items described below. The Company believes these measures represent important measures of financial performance that provide useful information that is helpful in understanding the Company's ongoing operating results. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their comparable GAAP financial measures are presented in the tables appearing below.
"Adjusted EBITDA" is earnings, or loss, for the Company, or where noted the Company's reportable segments, before, in each case, interest expense, net of interest income, provision (benefit) for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-operating (income) expense, acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses, share-based compensation, and certain other gains or losses as well as, when presented for the Company's reporting segments, an adjustment related to the allocation of corporate costs among segments. Adjusted EBITDA margin is measured as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.
"Adjusted Casinos & Resorts EBITDAR" is Adjusted EBITDA (as defined above) for the Company's Casinos & Resorts segment plus rent expense associated with triple net operating leases with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. ("GLPI") for the real estate assets used in the operation of Bally's Evansville and Bally's Dover and the assumption of the lease for real estate and land underlying the operations of the Bally's Lake Tahoe property. Adjusted Casinos & Resorts EBITDAR margin is measured as Adjusted Casinos & Resorts EBITDAR as a percentage of revenue.
Management has historically used Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Casinos & Resorts EBITDAR and Adjusted Casinos & Resorts EBITDAR margin when evaluating operating performance because the Company believes that these metrics are necessary to provide a full understanding of the Company's core operating results and as a means to evaluate period-to-period performance. Management also believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a measure that is widely used for evaluating operating performance of companies in the Company's industry and a principal basis for valuing such companies as well. Management believes that while certain items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Casinos & Resorts EBITDAR may be recurring in nature and should not be disregarded in evaluating the Company's earnings performance, it is useful to exclude such items when comparing current performance to prior periods because these items can vary significantly depending on specific underlying transactions or events that may not be comparable between the periods presented or they may not relate specifically to current operating trends or be indicative of future results. Neither Adjusted EBITDA or Adjusted Casinos & Resorts EBITDAR should be construed as an alternative to GAAP net income as an indicator of the Company's performance. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDAR as used by the Company may not be defined in the same manner as other companies in the Company's industry, and, as a result, may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures of other companies.
Bally's does not provide reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA to net income on a forward-looking basis to its most comparable GAAP financial measure because Bally's is unable to forecast the amount or significance of certain items required to develop meaningful comparable GAAP financial measures without unreasonable efforts. These items include depreciation, impairment charges, gains or losses on retirement of debt, acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses, interest expense, share-based compensation expense, professional and advisory fees associated with Bally's capital return program, variations in effective tax rate and expansion and pre-opening expenses, which are difficult to predict and estimate and are primarily dependent on future events, but which are excluded from Bally's calculations of Adjusted EBITDA. Bally's believes that the probable significance of providing these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures without a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, is that investors and analysts will have certain information that Bally's believes is useful and meaningful regarding its operations, including its completed and proposed acquisitions and the estimated impact on those businesses' results from the anticipated changes Bally's is likely to make, or has made, to their operations, but will not have that information on a GAAP basis. Investors are cautioned that Bally's cannot predict the occurrence, timing or amount of all non-GAAP items that may be excluded from Adjusted EBITDA in the future. Accordingly, the actual effect of these items, when determined could potentially be significant to the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA.
First Quarter Conference Call
Bally's first quarter 2022 earnings conference call and audio webcast will be held today, Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 8:00 AM EDT. To access the conference call, please dial (877) 830-2589 (U.S. toll-free) and reference conference ID BALYQ12022. The webcast of the call will be available to the public, on a listen-only basis, via the Internet at the Investors section of the Company's website at www.ballys.com. An online archive of the webcast will be available on the Company's website for 120 days. Supplemental materials have also been posted to the Investors section of the website, under Events & Presentations.
About Bally's Corporation
Bally's Corporation is a global casino-entertainment company with a growing omni-channel presence of Online Sports Betting and iGaming offerings. It currently owns and manages 14 casinos across 10 states, a horse racetrack in Colorado and has access to OSB licenses in 18 states. It also owns Gamesys Group, a leading, global, online gaming operator, Bally's Interactive, a first-in-class sports betting platform, Monkey Knife Fight, the fastest growing daily fantasy sports site in North America, SportCaller, a leading, global B2B free-to-play game provider, and Telescope Inc., a leading provider of real-time fan engagement solutions.
With approximately 10,000 employees, Bally's casino operations include more than 15,800 slot machines, 500 table games and 5,300 hotel rooms. Upon closing the previously announced Tropicana Las Vegas (NV) transaction, as well as completing the construction of a land-based casino near the Nittany Mall in State College, PA, Bally's will own and manage 16 casinos across 11 states. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BALY".
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "intend," "plan" and "will" or, in each case, their negative, or other variations or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. As a result, these statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual events may differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by Bally's in this press release, its reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and other public statements made from time-to-time speak only as of the date made. New risks and uncertainties come up from time to time, and it is impossible for Bally's to predict or identify all such events or how they may affect it. Bally's has no obligation, and does not intend, to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof, except as required by federal securities laws. Factors that could cause these differences include, but are not limited to those included it the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports filed by Bally's with the SEC. These statements constitute Bally's cautionary statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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MACON – Members of the Macon Reentry Coalition, a collaborative effort among community and law enforcement organizations focused on addressing the needs of people who were once incarcerated by helping them find jobs and successfully return to society, are calling for interested persons to join the group.
The Macon Reentry Coalition’s mission is to enhance public safety by reducing recidivism of returning citizens. Through its partnerships, the coalition assists with housing, employment, transportation, substance abuse counseling and other individualized needs. The MRC is seeking additional members from every segment of the community, including health care, business, faith-based and other nonprofit groups. MRC meets monthly via Zoom; in-person meetings will begin in September.
“Removing barriers to successful re-entry for returning individuals is an important part of the Justice Department’s mission to keep our country safe and pursue equal justice under the law,” U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary said in a news release. “Our communities will be safer when we offer the necessary support, which previously incarcerated people need to secure housing, find employment, access health care and address other basic needs that are difficult to locate after prison, contributing to recidivism. The Macon Reentry Coalition is doing the important work of offering an access point for returning citizens in middle Georgia.”
“Over the years the MRC and its partners have worked to develop a dynamic and diverse network of partners to help meet the very challenging needs of our returning citizens," Todd Robinson, the CEO of MRC and the executive director of The Next Step Recovery Ministries in Macon, said. "However, there is still much work ahead. The vast majority of our returning citizens are hard-working, skilled and willing to learn. They want to succeed. We are looking for partners who want to work in the same direction. Returning citizens who find purpose and productivity tend to not re-offend.”
Currently, a mix of federal, state and local agencies, houses of worship, philanthropic organizations, community resource partners, businesses and advocates are members of the MRC.
Founded by the Macon U.S. Probation Office, the Macon Reentry Coalition is part of the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s joint federal, state and local Project Safe Neighborhoods Program, the centerpiece of the Department of Justice’s violent crime reduction efforts.
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Military round found in Bonneville County
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) - At approximately 10:15 a.m. Friday, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies were notified of an unknown military type round located on property near the Osgood Exit and North County Line Road.
Deputies and Idaho Falls Fire arrived and made the area safe while members of the Idaho Falls/Bonneville County Joint Bomb Team responded to assess the item and contain it for disposal.
The area is now open, and the sheriff's office said there is no risk to the public.
As this is the time of year spring cleaning begins for outbuildings, yards and property, the Bonneville County Sheriffs Office would like the public to be mindful of old chemicals, explosives, military items or anything that could be a live ordinate or hazardous material.
Any time an item of this nature is located, the sheriff's office said it should not be moved or handled. Immediately clear the area and call 911 so the appropriate resources can respond and assess or safely dispose of the item before anyone is injured. | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho-falls/2022/04/01/military-round-found-in-bonneville-county/ | 2022-04-01T20:41:44Z |
Banorte Chairman Carlos Hank González: 'Providing access to a bank account strengthens community bonds and local job opportunities'
MEXICO CITY, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Financiero Banorte Chairman Carlos Hank González said today the bank has joined a United Nations' program to provide digital bank account access to refugees in Mexico, opening more employment opportunities as they seek a new life in that country.
He said Banorte, the largest Mexican financial institution, is supporting the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, with a digital account outreach to assist refugees in engaging formally in the country's economy. That effort will help them find jobs along with other UNHCR services, such as education, training and housing searches.
"Providing access to a bank account strengthens community bonds and local job opportunities. Banorte is committed to do its part to assist those seeking prosperity in our country, and actively participating in the economic life of Mexico," said Carlos Hank González.
Banorte is the biggest financial institution in the country to offer a digital banking account under the UN program.
Since 2016, the UNHCR has helped more than 18,000 refugees start over in several cities in Mexico, working as entrepreneurs and in formal jobs with benefits in factories, in retail and as managers – all contributing to the country's economic growth.
The UNHCR said the program benefits refugees and asylum-seekers who are searching for or have jobs and want to live safely in Mexico. It's also a win for the businesses able to add to their community and to expand the essence of the private sector.
Banorte's digital bank account offer is yet another step forward, allowing the refugee population to access services quickly, securely and completely online, through www.banorte.com.
"Banking is a fundamental element for the integration of refugees into economic life in Mexico," said Giovanni Lepri, UNHCR representative in Mexico. "Having an account is a first step to encourage savings, ensure financial security and access credit products that improve a person's quality of life. We hope Banorte's example will motivate other financial institutions to join this integration program."
The UNHRC said refugees need to be able to open a bank account to achieve their integration process. Most arrive and seek asylum in job-poor states in the south of Mexico. After enrolling in the integration program, they are relocated to one of nine locations in central and northern Mexico that have a higher demand for workers and better capacity to include newcomers in their education and health systems.
It also said the refugee integration program is supported by Mexican federal and state governments, and more than 170 companies in Mexico – which view employing refugees as not only being good corporate citizens but also maintaining good business.
About Grupo Financiero Banorte
Grupo Financiero Banorte is the largest Mexican financial institution. It offers financial services to individuals and companies through its businesses: banking, brokerage, fund operator, insurer, pension, leasing and factoring, warehouse, portfolio manager and the remittance company Uniteller. It also integrates the largest retirement savings fund in the country by asset management. Grupo Financiero Banorte is a public company listed on the main indicator of the Mexican Stock Exchange, and has 31,000 employees, more than 1,100 branches and 9,600 ATMs.
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francisco.rodriguez.daniel@banorte.com
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Services of America Corporation (the "Company" or "Energy Services") (Nasdaq: ESOA), generated revenues of $51.2 million and $129.2 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2022. Net income was $1.6 million and $2.2 million, respectively, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.0 million and $7.7 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2022. The Company had earnings per share of $0.10 and $0.14, respectively, for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2022, and backlog of $135.0 million (unaudited) at June 30, 2022.
Douglas Reynolds, President, commented on the announcement. "Energy Services had a good third quarter and we are looking for a strong fourth quarter to finish out fiscal year 2022." Reynolds continued, "Our acquisition of Tri-State Paving & Sealcoating, Inc. closed during the third quarter and is off to a great start. Our most recent acquisition, Ryan Construction Services, Inc., closed on August 11, 2022, and will broaden our geographic reach and diversify our construction services provided. We have also announced a share repurchase program that can begin after the June 30, 2022, earnings release. We believe all these things will be instrumental to the growth of both Energy Services and shareholder value."
Below is a comparison of the Company's operating results for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to the same periods in fiscal year 2021:
Please refer to the table below that reconciles adjusted EBITDA with net income available to common shareholders:
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We present Adjusted EBITDA, defined as earnings before interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation and amortization expense, dividends of preferred stock, and other non-operating expense (income), a non-GAAP financial measure, in this press release to provide a supplemental measure of our earnings. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure of the Company's cash flow. These non-GAAP financial measures may have limitations as analytical tools, and these measures should not be considered in isolation as a substitute for analysis of the Company' results as reported under GAAP.
About Energy Services
Energy Services of America Corporation (Nasdaq: ESOA), headquartered in Huntington, WV, is a contractor and service company that operates primarily in the mid-Atlantic and Central regions of the United States and provides services to customers in the natural gas, petroleum, water distribution, automotive, chemical, and power industries. Energy Services employs 800+ employees on a regular basis. The Company's core values are safety, quality, and production.
Certain statements contained in the release including, without limitation, the words "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "expects" or words of similar import, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements of the Company expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, general economic and business conditions, changes in business strategy or development plans, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, the integration of acquired business and other factors referenced in this release. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.
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$10 million lottery winner sentenced to life in prison for murder
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - A North Carolina man who won $10 million after purchasing a scratch-off ticket in 2017 was convicted of first-degree murder.
WECT reports Michael Hill, 54, was taken into custody in November 2020 after investigators said he shot Keonna Graham in the back of the head while she was lying in a hotel room bed in Shallotte.
Graham was reported missing by her mother, and her body was found after investigators reviewed surveillance footage from the hotel that showed Hill was the only individual in the room with her.
Detectives said Hill confessed to murdering Graham after they found texts from other men while they were staying at the hotel. Hill said he and Graham were in a romantic relationship for a year and a half after he won his lottery ticket.
After the jury deliberated for an hour, Hill was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder charge and a concurrent 22 to 36 months for possession of a firearm by a felon.
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Police: Shooting in Newark wounds 9; all expected to survive
Published: Jun. 30, 2022 at 10:24 PM EDT|Updated: 8 minutes ago
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Police say nine have been shot in Newark, New Jersey, including a teenager.
Acting Newark public safety director Raul Malave told reporters at the scene that all of the victims are expected to survive and police are searching for a vehicle believed to have been involved in the shooting.
Five of the victims, including a 17-year-old, brought themselves to a hospital.
Four other victims were taken to a hospital by emergency responders.
Officers responded to the shooting near the corner of Sheppard Avenue and Clinton Place at about 6:19 p.m.
They are looking for a white Honda Pilot that was stolen in Jersey City.
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May Day Fast Facts
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Here’s a look at May Day, referred to as International Workers Day in many countries.
Facts
Celebrated on the first day of May each year.
In Gaelic traditions, it is known as Beltaine (or the Anglicized “Beltane”).
May Day has shared a date with International Workers’ Day since the 1880s. At the time, labor movements around the world were fighting for fair work accommodations like eight-hour workdays and unions.
To most people in the Northern Hemisphere, May Day conjures images of brightly colored twirling ribbons and promises of warm days ahead. That’s not the whole story, though: May Day is also a day of protests and riots that traces its modern roots back to a world-changing explosion in Chicago.
History
The origins of May Day may go back to Pagan earth worship celebrating the start of summer.
Another theory ties the holiday to the Roman festival of Floralia, a festival that honored Flora, the goddess of springtime. As Rome conquered other countries, the tradition spread.
Puritans in the United Stated looked down on May Day. As a result, the holiday is not celebrated as extensively in the United States.
In Medieval England, May Day celebrations centered on the maypole, which is a pole made from wood, decorated with streamers, which are held by dancers circling the pole.
In May of 1886, activists in the United States organized a national strike to promote an eight-hour workday. One of the protests, in Chicago’s Haymarket Square, turned violent, with days of clashes between police and demonstrators. The incident came to be known as the Haymarket Affair.
To honor those who participated in the Haymarket protest, the International Socialist Conference declared that May 1 would be a day designated for labor, called International Workers’ Day. The holiday was established at a meeting in 1889.
In the United States, Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September. It became a national holiday in 1894.
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Jury selection in Florida school shooter’s trial upended by T-shirt
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Jury selection in the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz hit a new stumbling block when a potential juror wore a T-shirt potentially prejudicial to his case.
The woman wore a burgundy and silver T-shirt on Monday saying Teachers Strong and two hashtags referring to Cruz’s 2018 murder of 17 at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High.
Those are the school’s colors, and such T-shirts were ubiquitous in South Florida long after the shooting.
The judge dismissed not only the woman, but nine other potential jurors who were in her group.
Cruz pleaded guilty to the murders. The jury will decide whether he gets a sentence of death or life in prison.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Providence Partners, an IT and technical staffing and recruiting agency in Austin, Texas, has promoted Forrest Hellenbrand to the Sr. Account Manager position.
With more than 7+ years of experience in sales, ranging from small to fortune 500 companies, Forrest brings competitive and results-driven action to the already seasoned team at Providence Partners.
Originally from Wisconsin, and now an Austin, Texas transplant, Forrest knew that Austin would be a much more competitive landscape when it comes to IT and technical staffing sales.
"We are excited to promote Forrest. His skills and experience as a salesperson have continually driven success for our clients and internal team while leaving Providence set up to be successful," says Managing Partner Joel Holst.
Forrest says he is excited about the promotion and is appreciative that the Providence team has helped him develop relationships with new clients and expanded his knowledge of the Texas market.
"As Providence Partners continues to grow our IT and technical staffing team, we are excited to welcome Nick Vautrin to our team," said Joel Holst, Recruiting Partner. "Nick is an excellent fit, bringing a lot of energy and a strong commitment to working with our clients to connect them with great people."
Prior to joining Providence Partners, he was an account executive in the insurance industry for over 5 years where he developed, maintained, and grew a client list of over 500. He also spent four years traveling the country as a professional baseball player.
Vautrin, who will be based in the company's home office in Cedar Park, said, "I'm so proud to join a company with such great leadership and a family-like atmosphere. The Providence Partners have truly built something special, and I look forward to growing their legacy."
Micah Jimenez, "The Maverick of Recruiting," has been hired by Providence Partners, a technical and IT staffing agency out of Austin, Texas.
Micah earned his MBA in strategic communication and will oversee various aspects of Providence Partner's IT and technical recruiting processes. Look for his fresh ideas on social media and job promotion to continuously improve the candidate experience.
Jessica Castillo comes to Providence Partners, LLC with 8+ years of recruiting experience where she feels as though recruiting is her game and LinkedIn is her court. She will focus on IT and Technical Staffing and is ramping up on the latest cloud technology professional opportunities.
Joel Holst
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(The Hill) — The Secret Service said on Tuesday that it will have more to say about allegations that former President Trump tried to grab the steering wheel of his vehicle and then lunged at the head of his security detail when informed he would not be able to join his supporters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
“The Secret Service has been cooperating fully with the select committee since its inception in spring of 2021 and we will continue to do so by responding formally and on the record to the committee regarding new allegations that surfaced in today’s testimony,” the agency said in a statement.
The revelation about Trump’s behavior came Tuesday from Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows who testified before the House committee investigating the attack.
Hutchinson said she learned of the episode from Tony Ornato, Trump’s deputy chief of staff, and Robert Engel, the special agent in charge for Secret Service on Jan. 6.
“’I’m the effing president, take me up to the Capitol now,'” Trump said when Engel informed him they could not safely make the unscheduled journey, according to Hutchinson.
“The president reached up towards the front of the vehicle to grab at the steering wheel. Mr. Engel grabbed his arm, said, ‘Sir you need to take your hand off the steering wheel, we’re going back to the West Wing, we’re not going to the Capitol,’” she added.
“Mr. Trump then used his free hand to lunge towards Bobby Engel,” Hutchinson testified.
Several news outlets have since reported Engel and the driver are prepared to testify that neither was assaulted by Trump, and that the former president did not try to grab the steering wheel.
The Jan. 6 committee did not respond to request for comment.
“Ms. Hutchinson testified, under oath, and recounted what she was told. Those with knowledge of the episode also should testify under oath,” her lawyer, Jody Hunt, wrote on Twitter.
Hutchinson said Ornato relayed what had happened in the car, but Engel was standing next to him while he told the story.
“Did Mr. Engel correct or disagree with any part of this story from Mr. Ornato?” the Jan. 6 panel’s vice chair, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), asked after Hutchinson recounted the event.
“Did Mr. Engel or Mr. Ornato ever after that tell you that what Mr. Ornato had just said was untrue?” she asked.
Hutchinson answered no to both.
“Mr. Engel did not correct or disagree with any part of the story,” she said. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/secret-service-pledges-response-to-trump-motorcade-allegations/ | 2022-06-29T16:22:59Z |
WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s no such thing as a purely personal opinion from the Oval Office on policies that matter. Armchair quarterbacking when you’re the president is fraught when you’re the one with the ball.
Armies can move on your words; markets can convulse; diplomacy can unravel.
That has not stopped President Joe Biden from viscerally weighing in onthe Ukraine war— labeling Russia’s Vladimir Putin a war criminal, appearing to advocate an overthrow in Moscow, branding Russian war actions as genocide — then saying it’s all his personal, not presidential, opinion.
It’s sowing confusion in dangerous times.
America is no mere bystander in this conflict. The U.S. is Ukraine’s chief supplier of arms from the West, a key source of military intelligence for Kyiv and a driving force behind global sanctions against Russia. It has generations of experience in how to talk to and about its historic nuclear rival.
But on consequential superpower subjects, Biden these days is “speaking from his heart,” his aides have said repeatedly. Not unlike his predecessor, he is reacting at times to what he sees on TV. He’s not always to be taken literally, it is argued.
A declaration of genocide is history’s harshest judgment against a country, one that can bind the signers of a United Nations treaty to intervene. Concern about that obligation dissuaded the U.S. from recognizing the Rwandan Hutus’ killing of 800,000 ethnic Tutsis in 1994 as genocide. It took more than a century for a U.S. president, Biden last year, to recognize the Armenian genocide.
But in remarks in Iowa on Tuesday, Biden equated Russia’s mass killings of Ukrainian civilians to genocide and stuck with that position on his way back to Washington: “Yes, I called it genocide,” he affirmed. Lawyers will decide if Russia’s conduct met the international standard, the president added, but “it sure seems that way to me.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised Biden’s remarks. “True words of a true leader,” he tweeted. “Calling things by their names is essential to stand up to evil.”
But as the war unfolds in Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron warned, “I’m not sure if the escalation of words serves our cause.”
“I am prudent with terms today,” Macron said. “Genocide has a meaning. … It’s madness what’s happening today. It’s unbelievable brutality and a return to war in Europe. But at the same time I look at the facts, and I want to continue to try the utmost to be able to stop the war and restore peace.”
At the White House last month, Biden said of Putin, “I think he is a war criminal,” in response to a shouted question as he walked out of an unrelated bill-signing reception. He said the same again when visiting U.S. troops in Poland.
The White House hastened to say that did not necessarily signal U.S. policy.
“He was speaking from his heart and speaking from what he’s seen on television, which is barbaric actions by a brutal dictator, through his invasion of a foreign country,” said press secretary Jen Psaki.
Psaki on Wednesday dismissed the notion that anyone was confused by the idea of Biden’s personal comments not reflecting federal policy. She said Biden ran for office promising “he would shoot from the shoulder, is his phrase that he often uses, and tell it to them straight. And his comments yesterday, not once but twice, and on war crimes are an exact reflection of that.”
As well, after meeting Ukrainian children torn from their families in the war, Biden sent his staff scrambling to explain his apparent endorsement of Moscow regime change when he said of Putin: “For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power.”
Again, not U.S. policy.
“I was expressing the moral outrage that I felt toward this man,” Biden said days later. “I wasn’t articulating a policy change.”
It was Donald Trump who jettisoned the idea of a scripted presidency every way he could, with his multitude of tweets leading the way. Some reflected policy. Some just mirrored what was in his head at the moment.
“We made a dramatic transition during the Trump presidency” in coming to realize that a president may not be speaking for the government or the country at times, but only for himself, said Kathleen Hall Jamieson, director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania. She credits the Biden White House with being quick to set the record straight when that happens.
In Jamieson’s academic world of political rhetoric, some public figures like Barack Obama are considered self-monitors — they hear what they are saying as they say it and catch themselves in progress when they go adrift. Biden, she says, lacks this filter.
“Obama was a high self monitor,” she said. “Biden is not. The distance between thought and expression for Biden is not very wide.”
Along with longtime foreign-policy credentials and a deep knowledge of how government works, Biden has a history of loose lips and letting his emoting get the better of him.
That caused occasional friction when he was Obama’s vice president, as when Biden endorsed same-sex marriage rights in a 2012 TV interview before his boss was quite ready to do so. Biden “probably got out a little bit over his skis, but out of generosity of spirit,” Obama said at the time, adding that he would have “preferred to have done this in my own way, on my own terms.”
White House aides say Biden’s pronouncements reflect that he’s never been one to hold his tongue through his five decades in Washington, even when it gets him into trouble.
They see Biden’s declarations, separate from his government’s policies, as reactions not just to the horrifying scenes in Ukraine, but also to political pressure at home to say and do more in response to Russia’s invasion.
To David Axelrod, former adviser to the ever-cautious Obama, Biden’s remark that Putin “cannot remain in power” illustrated the Washington adage that “everyone’s strength is their weakness.”
Biden’s strength is his empathy and authenticity, Axelrod said on his recent podcast, and that can also be a weakness when a president says the wrong thing in a time of crisis.
The risk from off-the-cuff remarks is hardly new with Biden. In 2016, Axelrod foresaw a similar concern from Trump’s capacity for highly contentious comments.
“You can’t, when you’re president of the United States, just shoot first and think about it later in terms of what you say,” he said then, “because people can actually start shooting based on what you say.” | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/when-biden-speaking-from-his-heart-doesnt-speak-for-us/ | 2022-04-14T19:46:44Z |
BEIJING, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the only on-demand retail industry representative at the New Digital Consumption Forum of the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing this year, General Manager of JDDJ Mr. Changming Li gave a speech to discuss how JDDJ supports real economy and boosts consumption as an on-demand retail platform.
"In the next few years, on-demand retail will grow explosively and become the megatrend," Li stated. "On-demand retail is the new driver for the high-quality development of the real economy. As a player under the on-demand open platform model, JDDJ is leveraging digital capabilities and delivery infrastructure, to accelerate the digitalization of traditional retail."
New model, new growth
More consumers are embracing on-demand retail. In July, a report about China's online retail market issued by the Ministry of Commerce mentioned "on-demand retail" for the first time, and recognized its value in integrating offline and online retail.
Meanwhile, Dada Group released the "White Paper On Open On-Demand Retail Platform Model" in collaboration with China Chain Store & Franchise Association (CCFA) and JD.com's Consumption and Industry Development Research Institute.
The White Paper demonstrated that on-demand retail, which is an important part of the to-home business segment within China's overall O2O market, is ushering in a phase of rapid growth. It is estimated that by 2025, the size of the open on-demand retail platform model will exceed the trillion-yuan threshold, reaching about 1.2 trillion yuan and becoming an important component of the to-home business.
During this year's 618 Grand Promotion, JDDJ and Shop Now engaged over 150,000 brick-and-mortar stores across over 1,700 cities and counties in China to provide consumers with products of all categories and a faster and more convenient shopping experience, making on-demand retail a key driver for offline retailers and brands' omni-channel growth. The sales on both platforms increased by 77% year-on-year, with the number of consumers buying through Shop Now this year during the promotion increasing by over 400% compared to the same period last year.
Traditional retailers' digitalization
Li pointed out that the core components of on-demand retail are still efficiency and experience, in line with traditional retail. The on-demand retail model connects the offline and online, requiring more efficient coordination among platforms, retailers and brand owners. An increasing number of physical retailers now realize the importance of on-demand retail, while facing the difficulties of transformation.
Based on seven years of experience, JDDJ's digital solutions for on-demand retail are maturing, including traffic operation, products management, fulfillment and digital tools, facilitating traditional retailers and brand owners' entry into the on-demand arena.
Taking CR Vanguard as an example, through its cooperation with JDDJ, its online sales increased by 2.2 times in 2020 compared with 2019. The marketing campaign "Super Merchant Day", jointly created by JDDJ and CR Vanguard, drove an over 200% increase month-over-month in sales.
In the past six years, JD.com has transformed from an e-commerce business into a supply chain-based technology and service provider. It also emerged resiliently from the COVID disruptions with a strong sense of responsibility to create not only business and industrial values, but also social values with its infrastructure and digital know-how, contributing to society's higher efficiency in production, circulation, consumption, services and more. In doing so, JD.com has been devoted to the knitting together and fusion of three networks, including a transaction network that covers around-the-clock omni-channel shopping scenarios, a warehousing and distribution network that serves nationwide and extends globally, and a service network that is enabled by intelligent technologies, with partners across a variety of industries that are conducive to the development of the real economy.
As the on-demand retail business in JD's ecosystem, JDDJ deeply links various physical retail stores, playing an important role in the product transaction network to improve the overall efficiency of goods picking and delivery.
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Letters for USPS Operation Santa Now Accepted
NORTH POLE, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At an event here to celebrate the new Holiday Elves stamps, with Santa, Mrs. Claus, reindeer and the Santa Claus House (on St. Nicholas Drive!) as the backdrop, the Postal Service announced that letters for the 110-year-old USPS Operation Santa program can be sent beginning today — six weeks earlier than previous years. The holiday season is here!
"USPS Operation Santa allows generous customers to grant the holiday wishes of children and families in need. The program is now accepting wish lists for this year's program," said Michael Elston, the Secretary of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, who served as the dedicating official for the stamp event. "We know this is earlier than usual, but we're pretty excited to get the season started and we know kids around the country are eager to write to Santa, using these stamps on the envelopes."
USPS Operation Santa provides an online channel where people can safely and securely help children and families have a magical holiday when they otherwise might not— one letter to Santa at a time. It allows individuals to adopt letters written to Santa and send thoughtful, heartfelt gifts anonymously. USPS Operation Santa is not a guaranteed gift-giving program. It relies solely on the generosity of strangers.
Last year, letters could be sent beginning Nov. 1, 2021. While thousands of letters had been received by the time the USPSOperationSanta.com website opened for letter adoption on Nov. 29, 2021, only 2,500 letters contained the information necessary to be posted. The 2,500 letters were all adopted within ten minutes of the site opening. The Postal Service is hoping more time to send letters equates to many more letters available to adopt on opening day, Nov. 28.
Letters need to include the letter writer's first and last name and a complete return address. A complete return address includes street address, apartment number, if applicable, city, state and ZIP Code. The envelope must have a postage stamp on it to travel through the Postal Service processing systems. The envelope needs to be addressed to: SANTA CLAUS, 123 ELF ROAD, NORTH POLE 88888.
These letters travel to the Santa's US satellite workshop where they are opened and reviewed, personal information is redacted and they are uploaded onto the website, anxiously awaiting adoption by generous people across the country.
For more information, visit USPSOperationSanta.com or usps.com/holidaynews.
The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Royce Value Trust, Inc. (NYSE-RVT) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.32 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock, or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on September 23, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 12, 2022 (ex-dividend on September 9, 2022). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on September 19, 2022.
The Fund has adopted a Distribution Policy of paying quarterly distributions on its Common Stock. Distributions are being made at the annual rate of 7% of the rolling average of the prior four calendar quarter-end net asset values (NAVs), with the fourth quarter distribution being the greater of 1.75% of the rolling average or the minimum distribution required by IRS regulations. The policy, including the annual rate, is subject to change at the discretion of the Fund's Board of Directors.
The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income'.
The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on September 23,2022 and for 2022 year-to-date are as follows:
Estimated Allocations as of August 31, 2022
Estimated Allocations for 2022 through August 31, 2022
You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Distribution Policy. The amounts and sources of distributions reported herein are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:
1 Average Annual Total Return in relation to NAV represents the compound average of the Annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for the five year period ended August 31, 2022. Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV over a year, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.
2 The Annualized Current Distribution Rate is the current fiscal period's distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of August 31, 2022.
3 Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV from December 31, 2021 to August 31, 2022, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.
4 The Cumulative Fiscal Year Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions for the fiscal year period (January 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022), as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of August 31, 2022.
About Royce Value Trust, Inc.
Royce Value Trust, Inc. is a closed-end diversified management investment company whose shares of Common Stock are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The Fund's primary investment goal is long-term capital growth, which it seeks by normally investing at least 65% of its assets in equity securities primarily of small- and micro-cap companies.
For further information on The Royce Fundssm, please visit our web site at: www.royceinvest.com.
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A fully upgraded successor to help users achieve power independence
LAS VEGAS, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In July 2021, BLUETTI firstly revealed the modular solar power station – AC300 and LFP battery module-B300, which soon became popular throughout the portable solar storage industry. Only one year later, an even more powerful successor-AC500+B300S combo is going to be released on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo. Scroll down for specific information.
Quick Overview of BLUETTI AC500
1. AC500 is 100% modular and compatible with B300 and B300S battery packs for a mind-blowing capacity of up to 18,432Wh.
2. A 5,000W inverter (10,000W surge) to cover the power needs in most cases even for high-power electronics.
3. Connecting with at least 2*B300S and charging via AC and PV simultaneously allows an 8,000W max input. 0-100% charging only takes 1.8~2.3 hours, significantly saving the charging time.
4. Nine charging ways available, simply choose any one preferred.
5. Built-in advanced BMS and LFP battery to ensure higher security and longer lifespan.
6. Split Phase Bonding Function, connect two AC500s to double the capacity, voltage, and power to 36,864Wh, 240V/6,000W (a Fusion Box Pro is required and sold separately) .
7. Monitor and control at the fingertips with BLUETTI APP. Users can enjoy the latest firmware by OTA update over Wi-Fi directly.
8. Weight/ Dimensions: 66.2lbs (30Kg)/ 20.5×12.8×14.1in (520×325×358mm).
Impressive Power - A Huge Leap Forward
When it comes to AC output, people must be surprised by the 5,000W continuous AC output and 10,000W surge to meet their every need. Investing in such a solar-powered monster might be the most brilliant move for creating backup power at home. It's able to power all the household appliances without any fuss, such as dryers, refrigerators, coffee makers, and more.
Expandable Capacity - Out of Imagination
Each AC500 welcomes up to six B300s battery packs for a total capacity of 18,432Wh. Thanks to the Fusion Box Pro, users can connect two AC500s in series to boast up to a 240V/6,000W output and 36,864Wh capacity! Making it a solid power center to run the home essentials for days or weeks. With enough solar panels, customers can literally realize power independence, unlimited energy supply will be available for the entire house, outdoor camping, road trip, etc.
LiFePO4 - Charge Safer, Last Longer
BLUETTI adopts a safe and reliable LiFePO4 battery for long-term durability and 3,500+ charging cycles to 80% of its original capacity. Compared to the lithium-ion battery that most power stations and power banks use in the market, the LiFePO4 battery type offers optimal performance, customers can expect to live with it for over 10 years.
Multiple Charging Options - Highly Flexible, Incredibly Fast
Charging a power monster doesn't have to be time-consuming. AC500 can be charged by AC, solar, generator, lead-acid battery, dual, or triple charging methods. Plug in the wall outlet and solar panels, and users can efficiently charge the AC500 as speedy as 1 hour with a max. 8,000W input.
Charging time for AC500 with two B300S (for reference ONLY):
a. 3,000W MPPT solar charge: ≈2.5 hours
b. 5,000W AC charging: ≈1.7 hours
c. 8,000W AC+PV dual charging:≈ 1.2 hour
24/7 UPS - Added Peace of Mind
Given the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) system, there's no need to worry about losing data or hardware damage in the event of a power outage since it can automatically detect the blackout the moment it occurs and provide power supply as soon as 20ms that no one can even be aware of. It actually matters a lot, especially for those who live in rural areas where power failure happens now and again.
BLUETTI App - Monitor And Control at Fingertips
With BLUETTI App, customers can remotely control AC500 at home at any time with just a cell phone. Making it easy and convenient to power it on and off, check the SOC (state of charge), and OTA update the firmware to the latest version from merely the palm of the hand.
Availability
BLUETTI AC500&B300S will be soon announced on Indiegogo. Now people can subscribe to the BLUETTI newsletter to keep up with the latest information on AC500&B300S and importantly, be eligible to get an early bird price.
About BLUETTI
With over 10 years of industry experience, BLUETTI has tried to stay true to a sustainable future through green energy storage solutions for both indoor and outdoor use while delivering an exceptional eco-friendly experience for everyone and the world. BLUETTI is making its presence in 70+ countries and is trusted by millions of customers across the globe. For more information, please visit BLUETTI online at https://www.bluettipower.com/pages/ac500b300s.
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LUND, Sweden, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania and Maryland Departments of Health have granted Immunovia, Inc., the US subsidiary of Immunovia AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: IMMNOV), Clinical Laboratory permits, allowing physicians in Pennsylvania and Maryland to order the IMMray™ PanCan-d test for their patients.
"Many clinicians in Pennsylvania and Maryland have been at the forefront of efforts to enhance surveillance for pancreatic cancer. We are very happy that these physicians can now utilize IMMray™ PanCan-d to detect pancreatic cancer in at-risk patients at stages 1 and 2. With these permits, we are now able to offer IMMray™ PanCan-d in 48 states," says Jeff Borcherding, Chief Executive Officer of Immunovia, Inc., the US subsidiary of Immunovia AB.
For more information, please contact:
Acting CEO and President
Email: philipp.mathieu@immunovia.com
Tobias Bülow
Senior Director Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Email: tobias.bulow@immunovia.com
Tel: +46 736 36 35 74
The information was submitted for publication on May 23, 2022, at 08:30 am CET.
About Immunovia
Immunovia AB is a diagnostic company with the vision to revolutionize blood-based diagnostics and increase survival rates for patients with cancer.
Our first product, IMMray™ PanCan-d is the only blood test currently available specifically for the early detection of pancreatic cancer. The test has unmatched clinical performance. Commercialization of IMMray™ PanCan-d started in August 2021 in the USA and IMMray™ PanCan-d is offered as a laboratory developed test (LDT) exclusively through Immunovia, Inc. For more information see: www.immunoviainc.com.
Immunovia collaborates and engages with healthcare providers, leading experts and patient advocacy groups globally to make this test available to all high-risk pancreatic cancer groups.
The USA, the first market in which IMMray™ PanCan-d is commercially available, is the world's largest market for the detection of pancreatic cancer with an estimated value of more than USD 4 billion annually.
Immunovia's shares (IMMNOV) are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.immunovia.com.
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Groups360 empowers event organizers to book rooms and space in a single transaction on GroupSync™
DALLAS, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Hotels & Resorts and Groups360 today announced that Omni is the first ever hotelier to offer instant booking for both group rooms and meeting space on GroupSync™. GroupSync is Groups360's proprietary online booking marketplace, with instant booking capabilities that enable anyone organizing a meeting or event to book both group guest rooms and event spaces online. This functionality is now available at the Omni Frisco Hotel (Frisco, TX), and soon across Omni's more than 50 properties in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
GroupSync solutions deliver greater efficiency for travel organizers and hoteliers alike. Using the GroupSync Marketplace, travel organizers have access to enhanced global search capabilities, hotel group inventory and rates, and a choice of purchasing methods that include both instant booking and a simplified RFP process through the platform.
"We take great pride in being leaders and innovators in the meetings and events industry, so we were eager to explore the opportunity to adopt paradigm-shifting technology destined to change the way hotels have been booking groups," said Peter Palli, chief commercial officer for Omni Hotels & Resorts. "This technology provides an on-demand booking option for planners who seek to book a small room block and meeting space with ease and confidence. Our goal is to always provide an unforgettable experience, and our partnership with Groups360 allows us to continue to focus on what matters most to our customers as we further elevate our brand's offerings for this vital business demographic."
"Omni is the first brand to offer instant booking for group guest rooms and event spaces in a single online transaction through the GroupSync platform. Now, meeting planners and other event organizers can access real-time availability and group rates to book guest rooms, meeting space or both, food and beverage, and audio-visual equipment," said Kemp Gallineau, CEO for Groups360. "Omni's innovation will significantly benefit its staff and their customers by automating group bookings, allowing more time to focus on those things that create a great experience."
Meeting planners and event organizers can visit groups360.com to access the GroupSync platform at no cost.
About Omni Hotels & Resorts
Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at over 50 distinct hotels and resorts in the country's most popular leisure and business destinations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With more than 21 iconic golf courses, and multiple short courses, 24 award-winning spas featured in dynamic locales nationwide, every Omni proudly opens its doors to share the true spirit of its destination. Reflected through local color, personalized service, unique wellness options, signature restaurants and creative culinary offerings, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every guest and a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest® loyalty program. Omni is committed to reducing hunger and is on a mission through its Say Goodnight to Hunger initiative, to provide millions of meals each year for food banks to feed children, families, and seniors in communities in which it operates. Through its partnership with Shared Hope International, Omni is dedicated to the education and training of its associates to help combat human trafficking. Omni Hotels & Resorts is the official hotel of the PGA TOUR® and PGA TOUR Champions. For information or to book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.
About Groups360
Groups360 was created with a singular goal — to empower event organizers by bringing innovation, transparency, and simplicity to the decades-old problem of booking groups. The company's integrated technology solution, GroupSync™, enables suppliers to distribute inventory, engage with planners, and optimize group revenue. GroupSync also equips planners to search and shop hotels worldwide and to book rooms and space directly, online or through a simplified RFP process. GroupSync is the first distribution channel to offer online booking for both group hotel rooms and meeting space at scale. Groups360 has offices in Nashville, London, and Singapore. Learn more at groups360.com.
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Sport, fitness, and wellness trackers and smart home-enabled smartwatches become the fast-growing segments following renewed demand from consumers
LONDON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Demand for wearables and accessories slowed during 2021 due to economic and geopolitical factors impacting consumer's priorities. Despite this decline, global technology intelligence firm ABI Research expects continuous growth until 2027. More than 300 million wearables devices were shipped by the end of 2021 and will reach around 344 million by the end of this year. Additionally, more than 650 million of these devices are expected to be shipped worldwide by 2027, a CAGR of 13.2% between 2022 and 2027.
Up to the end of the current year, the growth in the wearables market is foreseen to be driven mainly by two segments, namely sport, fitness, and wellness trackers and smart home-enabled smartwatches. "The reason behind the rise of these two segments is the continuing direct consequence of the pandemic on consumer's habits. This year, smartwatches will continue to dominate the wearables market due to the strength of the Apple smartwatch and the growing number of companies offering smartwatches with impressive functionalities," says David McQueen, Consumer Technologies Research Director at ABI Research.
The increasing demand for activity trackers is predicted to drive the wearables market. Activity trackers will reach shipments of about 91.5 million by the end of 2022 and are forecast to reach 105 million by 2027, a CAGR of 2.9%. "There is rapid growth in the use of wearables, notably smartwatches and activity trackers, among cyclists, runners, gym-goers, swimmers, and athletes, to track calories burned, hourly activity, stationary time, and activity time. The growth in health and fitness use cases is expected to propel wearable shipments. However, standalone cellular connectivity will be confined to smartwatches for the time being as sport, fitness, and wellness trackers market will not ship with a cellular connection before 2026," says McQueen.
In comparison, smart home-enabled smartwatches (smartwatches with the ability to interact with smart home devices) represented about 4 million devices in 2021 and is expected to expand to 32 million in 2027, a CAGR of 35.8% between 2022 and 2027. This category will mainly be shipped with a 4G connection, producing a spectacular CAGR of about 60% from 2022 to the end of 2027. ABI Research forecasts 5G smart home-enabled smartwatches to be in the market by 2024. McQueen explains, "This category represents a very small portion of wearable devices shipped with 5G cellular connectivity. Furthermore, these gadgets are projected to record very rapid growth, especially between 2024 and 2027."
The global smartwatch market recorded about 102.57 million shipments during 2021 and is expected to increase to 121.03 million by the end of 2022. The market is forecast to grow to 289.7 million units worldwide by 2027, a CAGR of 19%. During 1Q 2022, Apple was the lead vendor with 49.6% of the market share, followed by Huawei (17.8%), and Samsung (11.4%). In terms of connectivity, 4G smartwatches will be the main devices shipped with a penetration rate of 5% during 2022, while 5G will appear in 2023, with a low penetration rate of about 0.3%.
With the main exception of smartwatches, cellular connectivity in the wearables market has been minimal but is set to flourish, both in size and complexity. New technologies continue to emerge, and existing technologies are evolving to address new market opportunities and use cases. It is the evolution toward 5G Advanced and the emergence of 5G reduced capability (RedCap) NR user equipment that will have the most impact on the sector, presenting a unique value proposition to improve the user experience. "RedCap allows for the creation of products that are less complex, reduced in cost, have good battery life, and require less bandwidth than 5G NR products, all of which is a perfect fit for the wearables market,". concludes McQueen.
These findings are from ABI Research's Mobile Accessories and Wearables Market Share and Forecasts market data report. This report is part of the company's Consumer Technologies research service, which includes research, data, and analyst insights. Market Data spreadsheets are composed of deep data, market share analysis, and highly segmented, service-specific forecasts to provide detailed insight where opportunities lie.
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Upgrades will benefit more than 20,000 customers in the Mahoning Valley
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Ohio Edison is completing grid modernization work in the greater Youngstown area to help enhance electric service reliability for residents and businesses. The work includes the installation of new, automated equipment and technology in substations and along power lines to help prevent power outages and restore service faster for more than 20,000 customers in parts of Youngstown, Austintown, Girard and nearby areas.
"Every project is customized and designed to address the particular reliability needs of each community where work is being done," said Ed Shuttleworth, president of FirstEnergy's Ohio operations. "While events out of our control, like severe weather or vehicle accidents, still have the potential to cause outages, we are taking steps to minimize the impact of service interruptions when they do occur, often limiting them to just a brief or momentary outage."
Utility personnel are upgrading electrical equipment in five substations in Trumbull and Mahoning counties, as well as modernizing the power lines that deliver electric service to customers from those facilities. Hundreds of homes and businesses in the area will benefit from the installation of nearly 40 new automated reclosing devices in the substations and along power lines to help limit the frequency, duration and scope of service interruptions.
These electrical devices work like a circuit breaker in a home that shuts off power when trouble occurs, with the added benefit of automatically reenergizing a substation or power line within seconds for certain types of outages to keep power safely flowing to customers. This technology is safer and more efficient because it often allows utility personnel to automatically restore service to customers in lieu of sending a crew to investigate.
If the device senses a more serious issue, like a fallen tree on electrical equipment, it will isolate the outage to that area and limit the total number of affected customers. The device's smart technology will quickly pinpoint the location of the fault and help utility personnel better understand the cause of the outage to help speed restoration.
Locations for these automated devices were determined based on a review of historical outage patterns across greater Youngstown to identify the areas that could benefit most from new technology.
Additional power lines that tie together existing circuits are also being constructed to provide more flexibility in restoring service following outages. The new power lines will help reduce the length and overall number of customers impacted during an outage by switching them to a backup line for faster service restoration.
Lastly, capacitor banks are being installed to help ensure all customers served by a single power line receive the same flow of safe, reliable power by evenly distributing electricity down the line. These devices are expected to reduce energy usage for customers served near the beginning of a power line because they will benefit from lower power voltages being fed into their homes or businesses.
The work underway is expected to be completed by the end of this year and builds upon system upgrades that were completed in the Mahoning Valley over the past two years as part of Ohio Edison's initial three-year portfolio of grid modernization work. As a result of the work, thousands of customers in Trumbull County have seen their average restoration times improve by nearly half an hour in more complex outage scenarios, such as equipment damage from severe weather or a vehicle accident.
Beyond the infrastructure upgrades underway in the Youngstown area, the company plans to complete tree-trimming work and equipment inspections this year along more than 1,000 miles of power lines to reinforce existing infrastructure and minimize the impact of damage caused by storms.
Ohio Edison serves more than one million customers across 34 Ohio counties. Follow Ohio Edison on Twitter @OhioEdison and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OhioEdison.
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 online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.
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Hartville consignment shop Best Bib and Tucker offers sustainable, stylish looks for less
Serving the community for more than 20 years, Best Bib and Tucker offers shoppers high-quality, sustainable used fashions. We caught up with owner Barb Wise to learn more about the Hartville-based consignment shop.
Q. How long has Best Bib and Tucker been in business? And how did you get the idea to open a consignment shop?
A. “22 years. We opened in December of 1999. I was working as a bookkeeper and one day complimented a client on her style. She replied that her outfit came from a resale shop. That simple conversation sparked an idea. After a decade of dreaming, learning, loads of research, taking care of a grandparent and raising two kids, the timing was right for our family to take the small business leap.”
Q. Can you tell me a little bit about how the shop works, with consignors and choosing which items to have in the store?
A. “Best Bib and Tucker is a consignment shop, simply meaning you bring us clothing and accessories from your wardrobe, we style them and find the perfect customer to love them, then we pay you for what sold. Customer service has always been at the forefront of what we do, and that includes letting us take care of you and your items. The closet cleanout is the hard part. Once you get it to us, it’s easy!
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“As with most business ideas, the shop fills a need — the need to have a wardrobe you love and feel great wearing while blowing away the stigma of buying used. To do that, we fill our store with beautiful pieces, made with quality fabrics. We want items that will wash well and look great on, wear after wear. The shop is a mix of everyday style for women, junior girls and maternity, workout wear and formals. We also have a consignment program for local makers. Our handmade market features accessories and gifts from over a dozen area artists and crafters.”
Q. Anything else you want About readers to know about the store?
A. “The beautiful (and the necessary) part of being a small business is trying something new. In the last couple years, we added a fun rack of ’80s and ’90s vintage, and this season started hosting menswear pop-up racks on certain weekends. We love our Give Back Racks and Mystery Bags that support local nonprofits and community projects.
“We encourage upcycling, highlight how smart this way of shopping is for our planet and our wallets, educate on how to shop secondhand and support our community. It doesn’t get much better than that.”
Best Bib and Tucker is located at 127 Mill Street, Hartville. The shop is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/magazine/2022/06/01/hartville-based-consignment-shop-offers-sustainable-stylish-looks-for-less-stark-county-thrift/9509236002/ | 2022-06-01T11:01:20Z |
Available in Select Stores Beginning August 10th
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- California-based restaurant company The Habit Burger Grill is leveling up their game, continuing to show that they are far more than just a "burger joint", with their latest delectable chef inspired dish, the Basil Pesto Chicken Sandwich. The latest addition to their roster adds an elevated culinary experience for customers, and is only available for a limited-time.
"What makes the Basil Pesto Chicken Sandwich so unique is the crunch of the parmesan crusted sourdough ," said Adam Baird, Vice President of Food and Beverage at The Habit Burger Grill. "This new menu item is a 'must-try' for those looking for a satisfying and flavorful gourmet sandwich."
True to The Habit's creative culinary culture, the Basil Pesto Chicken Sandwich features marinated chargrilled chicken on parmesan crusted sourdough, topped with parmesan cheese, fresh green leaf lettuce, and juicy tomatoes, drizzled with a flavourful basil Ceasar pesto sauce. Through this new creation, The Habit proves their innovative culinary skills by adding ingredients with a high pairing appeal among customers; basil, Caesar, and parmesan. To top it off, the crusted parmesan sourdough adds a crunchy element to the sandwich, making for a truly mouthwatering culinary experience.
The Habit Burger Grill is California's best-kept secret, named in Thrillist's list of "Underrated Burger Chains that Need to be in Every State!" Guests at The Habit Burger Grill can always count on freshly-made, handcrafted quality, served up with genuine hospitality. By continually pushing innovation across their new menu items, these latest additions are what make The Habit, a habit.
Connect with The Habit Burger Grill on social media at facebook.com/habitburgergrill, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger, tiktok.com/@habitburgergrill, and youtube.com/HabitTube. Grab your next chargrilled favorite online or on The Habit Mobile App for curbside pick-up or delivery.
Born in Santa Barbara, California in 1969, The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast-casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, cooked-to-order chargrilled burgers and handcrafted sandwiches featuring grilled tenderloin steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade ahi tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh handcrafted salads and an appealing selection of sides and shakes. The Habit Burger Grill was named the "best tasting burger in America" in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America's leading consumer magazines, named in Thrillist's list of "Underrated Burger Chains that Need to be in Every State!" and featured in Newsweek's "America's Favorite Restaurant Chains 2022." The Habit Burger Grill has since grown to over 330 restaurants in 14 states throughout Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia and Washington as well as 13 international locations, seven in China and six in Cambodia. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.
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Data insights on performance, safety and sustainability delivering top value for sector
TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Geotab, a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, announced that it has surpassed 3 million subscribers* across the globe, demonstrating the continued high demand for data intelligence that is supporting the rapid transformation of the industry, including fuel and operating efficiency, safety, sustainability and predictability.
For Geotab, which recently marked its 22-year anniversary, surpassing 3 million connected vehicles is indicative of the significant impact that its high-quality data insights contributes to organizations across the world as they optimize operations, build safe and intelligent communities and aim to achieve sustainability goals.
"In January 2020, we announced that Geotab had achieved its goal of becoming the first telematics company to achieve 2 million connected vehicles built on a single, open platform," said Geotab CEO Neil Cawse. "Two years later, despite the disruption of a global pandemic, we have reached another significant milestone by adding a further 1 million net new subscriptions. This exceptional growth speaks to the talent of our employees and partners, an always-on innovation mindset, and to a relentless focus on working with our customers over many years to solve their evolving transportation challenges."
Geotab has one of the largest data science teams in the industry, and with devices installed in 163 countries, the company processes approximately 55 billion data points a day and has advanced support for more than 9000 internal combustion engine makes and models and more than 250 electric vehicle makes and models – twice the number of any other fleet telematics company. Additional models are added daily. Geotab also offers an OEM telematics platform with a variety of industry-leading integration partners, and is rapidly expanding its list of offerings.
"With our world class talent and continuous commitment to research and development, the opportunity — and responsibility — that Geotab has to help businesses and governments across the world leverage intelligent data insights to optimize their investments, and create safer, more sustainable and efficient communities is tremendous, and where we will continue to focus our efforts as we scale," added Cawse.
As the global commercial telematics market continues to mature (US $34.79 billion in 2020 to US$158.31 billion by 2028), Geotab is well positioned in all global markets to help its customers navigate relevant issues and challenges in today's transportation industry, while providing trending and predictive insights to inform smart business planning.
* "Subscriber" refers to a single vehicle equipped with one or more telematic devices connected to Geotab's platform.
Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the cloud and providing data-driven analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab's open platform and Marketplace, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. As an IoT hub, the in-vehicle device provides additional functionality through IOX Add-Ons. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to help customers improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety, and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes. Geotab's products are represented and sold worldwide through Authorized Geotab Resellers. To learn more, please visit www.geotab.com and follow us @GEOTAB and on LinkedIn.
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IRVINE, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peregrine Connect Application, API, and Workflow integration platform has been selected by D&H Distributing to increase their volume of transactions, integrate with existing applications and platforms, and reduce development & deployment costs. D&H specializes in distributing IT and consumer electronics throughout the nation. Customizing solutions to each partner's needs and providing operational support helps them capitalize on new and incremental market opportunities.
D&H Distributing - Challenges Faced
D&H's critical requirement was processing large volumes of transactions throughout its operations. D&H needed its integration platform to scale to meet its internal processing requirements and customer obligations. This was based on D&H's focus on building for growth, which resulted in increased demands and scalability needs. D&H chose to switch from its existing platform to Peregrine Connect because of Peregrine's flexibility and stability while significantly reducing its development and deployment costs.
D&H - Maximizing Output while Reducing the Total Cost to Ownership
Since the Peregrine Connect implementation, D&H successfully manages data within their systems for multiple Lines of Businesses such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Sales, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Warehouse Management System, and others ERP modules. D&H can now process a daily average of 1.5 million messages with a daily peak volume of 7.5 million messages, which was impossible before Peregrine Connect's implementation. In addition to managing their data, they modernized their technology by adopting REST APIs for their core integration while reducing development and deployment costs.
"We work with many vendors, and Peregrine Connect has been an extremely valuable business partner. The Peregrine Connect Product Team has proven to be instrumental as we move forward with our growth strategy. Their services have been above and beyond our expectations—and D&H sets a high bar for its partners."
— Michael Henry, Senior Director Application Development, D&H Distributing
Business Values
- Doubled their sales orders processing since migrating to Peregrine Connect from their existing integration platforms
- D&H processes a daily average of 1.5 million messages with a daily peak volume of 7.5 million messages
- Seamless integration with their ERP, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and line of business systems
- Pricing and the total cost of ownership was less expensive than other competitive vendors they evaluated.
- D&H was able to separate its major applications into a more service-oriented architecture using Peregrine Connect's microservice hosting model
- Flexibility to implement the solution without changing endpoints for constant consumer's data synchronization
- Completely automating their deployments allowed them to reduce resources significantly
About D&H
D&H Distributing has been a privately-held technology provider for nearly 105 years, specializing in distributing IT and consumer electronics to mid-market and SMB companies throughout North America. They propel partners' success, infusing innovative strategies, consultative support, and leading technology solutions to fuel sustainable growth. D&H is one of the top companies on the Forbes' list of America's Largest Private Companies and one of the largest private employers in Central Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit https://www.dandh.com/v4/view?pageReq=dhMainNS
About Peregrine Connect
Peregrine Connect is one of the leading integration platforms that enables businesses to simplify the design, deployment, hosting, management of applications, APIs, and workflows. The platform secures the most critical integrations and business processes with actionable visibility, pinpoint diagnostics, alerting, and unified control across your entire organization. Peregrine Connect enables your Microsoft .NET resources to be reused and extended to further simplify the integration of applications and the automation of critical business functions.
The Peregrine Connect product portfolio encompasses Neuron ESB, Management Suite, Design Studio, and NetSuite PSA Add-In for Microsoft Project. Peregrine Connect offers an innovative set of connectors for popular enterprise applications. It provides robust data integration features and a simple yet flexible UI to design & execute integrations for organizations of all sizes. Customers benefit from a superior development experience, better performance, reduced complexity, and immediate time-to-value. Peregrine Connect customers deploy projects in a matter of weeks rather than months with clients around the globe in a variety of industries. To learn more, visit https://www.peregrineconnect.com/
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In the trenches: Chargers may focus on lines in early rounds
By JOE REEDY
AP Sports Writer
The Los Angeles Chargers found their franchise left tackle in the first round of last year’s NFL draft. It wouldn’t be a surprise if they addressed the right side of the offensive line this time. The Bolts still have question marks at right tackle and right guard. Mississippi State’s Charles Cross is likely to be off the board when Los Angeles is on the clock, but Northern Iowa’s Trevor Penning could still be there. Many scouts consider Penning the top run blocker in this year’s class. Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa on the edge give the Chargers one of the top pass-rushing duos in the league, but they lack depth on the defensive line and at linebacker. Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis and Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd would provide help immediately | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/22/in-the-trenches-chargers-may-focus-on-lines-in-early-rounds/ | 2022-04-22T23:26:34Z |
Culinary Educator Taps Veteran Global Financial Leader to Support and Drive Strategic Initiatives
CHICAGO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest accredited provider of online and campus-based culinary training and education in the U.S., announces the appointment of Charles "Chuck" Christopherson as chief financial officer.
As CFO, Christopherson will lead Escoffier's greater finance strategy and manage financial, investment, banking, acquisitions, and real estate initiatives for the institution. Christopherson, who is a certified public accountant, is a direct report to the CEO, Tracy Lorenz.
"Chuck is an accomplished global financial expert, respected critical thinker, and a strong addition to our leadership team," said Lorenz. "This CFO appointment represents an important step as an organization and leader in the culinary and hospitality industries."
Christopherson has more than 25 years of experience in CFO, CIO and CAO roles in both private and public companies, specializing in high growth operations across multiple industries, including software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), IT, communications, fintech, engineering and construction, consulting, logistics, and government. In these roles, he has led finance, operations, and technology operations in 170 countries supporting the largest global CPG and food enterprise companies and chaired board committees for an accredited higher educational institution. Most recently, Christopherson was CFO of IntelliCentrics Global Holdings. Previously, he served as CEO for CB Solutions, LLC, a Dallas/Ft. Worth-based operations and financial consulting firm. Additional experience includes executive leadership positions in BT Group; SAP; The United States Government serving in the George W. Bush Administration; and Encompass Services.
Christopherson received his Bachelor's in Accounting with a Minor in Computer Science from Brigham Young University, an Executive Master's in Business Administration from the University of Oregon and continuing education certification at the University of Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Executive and CFO Education Program. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.
More about Escoffier
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is the largest accredited provider of online and campus-based culinary training and education in the U.S. (based on comparable student data currently reported in IPEDS). With ground campuses in Boulder, Co. and Austin, TX, it is the only U.S. accredited institution, available through its Boulder campus, to offer 100% online culinary degrees which include culinary classes and hands-on industry externships. Ranked in the top 10 culinary schools in the United States by USA Today and number one in the world by Chef's Pencil, the school's professional programs offer the proven combination of a classic and contemporary approach to modern industry skills training as well as sustainability-centered and business-focused curriculum. Escoffier offers professional programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, Plant-based Culinary Arts, Holistic Nutrition and Wellness, and Hospitality and Restaurant Operations Management. For details on programs offered online and on-campus, visit Escoffier.edu. Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Boulder, Colorado is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Austin, Texas is nationally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is a Great Place to Work-Certified™ institution, a Newsweek Top Online Learning School and its Boulder campus is designated as a Military Friendly® School.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — A satellite phone service provider serving nearly 3,200 Texans sent a letter to its customers, warning it will no longer be able to offer its services due to a lack of funding from the Texas Universal Service Fund.
Dialtone Services, which spans 45 counties in Texas, provides a lifeline to rural Texans, many of whom do not have access to cell service.
That includes customer Harold Vestal, a landowner out in West Texas.
“I have to drive, just to get a cell phone signal where I can actually talk to my cell phone, it’s about two and a half hours,” Vestal explained.
Just a few years ago, he depended on it to call the county sheriff when his two grandchildren went missing on his property.
“When you’re lost in the desert. It can take, it’s not days for you to survive, it can be hours,” Vestal said. The sheriff’s office was able to locate the kids, 28 miles away from his cabin.
The Texas Universal Service Fund was established in 1987 to ensure all Texans had access to basic, affordable telecommunications services.
“We figured out that the big phone companies didn’t have the resources and the small communities didn’t have the resources to be able to pay for those connections that were expensive to run a 10 mile line. And sometimes, that’s the only person on that line, that doesn’t make a lot of business sense,” Mark Seale with the Texas Telephone Association explained.
The fund supplements phone companies in rural areas to make sure that rural customers paid the same amount for commensurate services as urban customers.
“The federal government caps the amount that a rural customer can pay at around $30. So if you have areas of the state, which we do that cost $600 per line per month just to operate, you have to make up that difference. And so the state decided that it was important to make up the difference. And they created a system by which every phone customer in the state that makes an in-state long-distance call pays a little bit of money into the Universal Service Fund,” Seale said.
But, as fewer people make phone calls and depend on texts, funds have depleted, and phone companies were hoping the state would raise the current rate of 3.3% in 2018. But, it didn’t.
“In January of 2021, the state PUC, let all of the people who received USF know that they were going to cut the funding. And they were going to cut it to the tune of 70%,” Seale continued.
That has led to DTS shutting down its services completely.
“Because of the state of Texas not providing the funding that we’ve been counting on since 2005, when we were established, the state of Texas quit providing the full amount of funding to where now we’re only getting about 15% of what we normally received, which means that we’re losing money, and we cannot provide the services that we’ve been providing for the last 17 years,” Lee Watkins, DTS’ COO, said Wednesday.
That’s why DTS, along with other providers, are calling on the Governor to provide emergency funding for the services, so more Texans won’t lose their lifeline.
“What we’d really like to see is the governor, step in and fix the fund and issue an emergency order that would make the funds solvent again, that way we can continue to provide service, because people’s lives are at stake,” Watkins explained.
If the governor does not act, the Texas Telephone Association has lawsuit pending a verdict in Travis County that could force the state to foot its part of the bill.
“The state now owes these phone companies just a little bit north of $208 million that they’re behind. And by the time we get to the legislative session, it will be $300 million or more,” Seale explained.
If the state fails to pump money back into the fund, other providers could soon follow DTS’ move.
“In our service territories, we are obligated to provide service to anyone that asks for it. So we’re provider of last resort in exchange for us up. Well, the state walked away from that part of their contract year and a half ago and our companies are still honoring ours. We’re still providers of last resort, but several our companies are now saying well, we might just have to walk away from parts of the state that we just can’t afford to do this anymore,” Seale said.
If that happens, that could leave broadband expansion efforts also at risk, since that infrastructure depends on existing phone lines.
“You’re not going to be able to connect the new broadband stuff to the old stuff if these companies don’t exist,” Seale said. | https://cw33.com/news/rural-texans-at-risk-as-satellite-phone-services-dissipate-amid-funding-cuts-from-state/ | 2022-06-23T19:02:14Z |
Partnership aims to keep families safe today
and build a more secure workforce for the future
WATERLOO, ON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), today announced a partnership with the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana to raise awareness of online dangers and the importance of becoming cyber resilient. The educational initiative was developed to teach Girl Scouts, and their families, how to identify and protect themselves from cyber threats while developing female leaders for today and tomorrow.
To become cyber resilient, families must secure all their devices including laptops, smart phones, and tablets. Antivirus protection and backup software such as OpenText Carbonite and Webroot (to prevent data loss in the event an attack is successful or when little fingers make a mistake) are two obvious places to start. Equally important is addressing cyber threats with security awareness education as Federal Trade Commission data shows imposter scams cost Americans nearly $1.2 billion1.
"The internet and social media have become increasingly present in children's lives, both at home and at school. With cyber threats becoming more prevalent at the consumer level, good cyber resilience habits are essential to protect personal information and keep kids safe," says Sandy Ono, Executive Vice President and CMO at OpenText. "It is our hope, by using OpenText software and raising awareness of the importance of cyber resilience at an early age, the lessons these young women learn will carry over to adulthood."
Included in the initiative is the development of a new Cyber Resilience patch program, earned through fun and educational hands-on activities. The Cyber Resilience patch will teach Girl Scouts about the dangers that exist online, within social media, and how to protect against data loss, whether that be pictures with friends or schoolwork saved in the cloud. Participants will learn how to recognize threats and best practices to stay safe. Simulation of existing and emerging phishing attacks will help drive awareness and create safe online behavior.
"Creating spaces where girls feel emotionally, socially, and physically safe is our priority. We look for partners who want to invest in that process, helping girls build the skills they need to be influential changemakers throughout their lives," said Nancy Wright, CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. "Partnering with OpenText to increase cyber safety among our members makes perfect sense as they are not only a leader in the security space with their Webroot product line, but organizationally, OpenText is also committed to creating gender diversity among their leadership teams."
Learn more about our partnership with Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
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Solena provides farmers a customized end-to-end solution to increase their productivity by unlocking the soil's microbiome
COSTA MESA, Calif., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CerraCap Ventures, a Global Venture Capital fund headquartered in Southern California, has announced an investment in Solena AG, a soil microbiome startup helping farmers improve agricultural yields and optimize agrarian input costs.
Solena's proprietary, AI-powered Prometheus platform is the most extensive soil microdata repository in the world that turns diagnostics data into insights and customized microbial inoculant recommendations. Solena analyses the soil biome, identifies shortcomings and recommends custom microbial inoculants to help farmers maximize the crop quality and, hence, their RoI and profitability. Solena has covered 500 acres in California and Mexico and aims to focus on select high-value crops and global expansion next.
On the investment, Ritesh Agarwal, Partner, CerraCap Ventures, said, "CerraCap has an established track record of supporting high potential B2B startups usher in the next wave of digital innovation. Solena AG, with its competent leadership team and CEO Irving Riviera, are on a mission to help the agriculture industry solve an imminent soil crisis. Their customized approach to helping a large cross-section of farmers improve their output and quality is unique and harnesses the potential of modern technology for scale. Their pilots on high-value crops and the high repeat action of farmers before each crop cycle are great indicators of their analytical prowess and tangible value provided to farmers. We are optimistic that Solena and CerraCap will be able to greatly impact the need to provide global food security ten years in the future."
The agricultural industry is facing multiple challenges, like the dependence of certain crops on fertilizers and pesticides, the exhaustion of aquifers, the pollution resulting from these activities, and the increasing demand for food products versus the decrease of returns due to climate change. The market demand for corrective soil action is primarily on account of the over-exploitation of soil by farmers and using a one-size-fits-all approach. The company measures, appraises and improves farmers' biological capital and offers a sampling kit to provide measurement and valuation results for the soil, enabling farmers to access tools to achieve a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to current-day agriculture.
Welcoming CerraCap Ventures on this mission-critical journey, Irving Riviera, Co-Founder and CEO of Solena AG, said, "We are tackling the constant degradation of the very foundation of agriculture, the soil. We hope they can reduce their dependence on inorganic chemicals and pesticides by empowering farmers and agricultural organizations to improve their soil health. Our approach is simple, affordable and yet impactful. By collating the world's largest data set of the soil microbiome, we are confident that we can achieve scale and positively impact farmers globally. By making agriculture harmonious with nature, we will help farmers raise profits while improving the quality of food we eat every day.
Solena's proprietary Prometheus data mining platform is an ever-growing biorepository that turns data into insights driving molecular soil health diagnosis and developing customized microbial-based bio-inoculants. Farmers receive a personalized recommendation to improve crop profitability through a functional characterization, biocontrol activities in soil, and production of solutions specifically tailored for each farm and crop type and before each crop cycle. Solena will expand its reach of soil testing centers, bolster team composition and improve R&D capabilities with this latest round of funding.
About CerraCap Ventures
CerraCap Ventures, a Global Venture Capital fund headquartered in Southern California, is dedicated to early-stage technology investments in enterprise (B2B) solutions focused on the new fundamentals of the digital age - Enterprise AI, Cyber Security and Healthcare. It enables rapid growth of technology startups leveraging its unique Sales & Scale™ business model, driving revenue from large enterprises into its portfolio companies. For more details, please visit www.cerracap.com
About Solena AG
Solena AG, Inc. is an Agtech company dedicated to studying the microbiome of agricultural soils to increase farmer profitability with a customized and end-to-end solution for improving soil microbiota. Founded in 2017, Solena aims to prove that innovation and technology can empower farmers to bring health and fertility to their soils through understanding their biodiversity. Additional information is available at https://solena.ag/
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Long-haul carrier Emirates plans to use projected profits from this fiscal year to pay back the Dubai government some of the nearly $4 billion it pumped into the beleaguered airline during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, its chairman said Tuesday.
The cash infusion of close to 15 billion dirhams ($4 billion), which came in two tranches over 2020 and 2021, provided a lifeline to one of the world’s biggest airlines at a time when travel had come to a near standstill globally due to COVID-19.
Emirates’ CEO and Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said the Dubai-based airline expects to see profits this year and will use those earnings to pay back its shareholder, the government. He was speaking to reporters in Dubai at the Arabian Travel Market trade show. It saw two sprawling convention center halls packed with pavilions and stands by major hotel brands, airlines and tourism authorities. They came from as far as Jamaica and Japan in another sign of how travel is picking back up.
“It was an equity to the company and this is why I am saying that as of next year we will be paying all that money … over the period of time,” he said, stating that the payment will be made through dividends from the current 2022-2023 fiscal year. He refrained from stating how much the airline will be able to immediately pay back all at once.
Sheikh Ahmed said U.S. airlines that have complained for years about unequal competition from Mideast carriers accused of being subsidized by their oil-rich Gulf governments also turned to the government to request bailout assistance during the pandemic.
“They were complaining about us being subsidized,” he said. “We know that all the major top airlines … they went to their government, they were in Europe, in America, they were in the far East.”
Emirates’ success isseen as integral to the health of Dubai’s economy, which relies heavily on tourism, investment and real estate. After a brief nationwide shutdown of all commercial flights to the United Arab Emirates in 2020, Dubai quickly flung open its doors to tourists and eliminated quarantine upon arrival.
The carrier’s hub is Dubai International Airport, which is the world’s busiest for international travel.
The airline last year posted a net loss of $5.5 billion as revenue fell by more than 66% due to global travel restrictions sparked by the coronavirus pandemic. It marked the first time in more than three decades that the Dubai-based airline’s parent group has not churned out a profit, underscoring just how dramatic an impact COVID-19 has had on the aviation industry.
Sheikh Ahmed said the airline, which is among Dubai’s biggest employers, is operating at about 80% of its staffing levels as compared to before the pandemic. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/emirates-to-start-paying-back-dubai-for-its-4b-lifeline/ | 2022-05-10T15:28:36Z |
Actor Fred Ward, of ‘Tremors,’ ‘The Right Stuff’ fame, dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Fred Ward, a veteran actor who brought a gruff tenderness to tough-guy roles in such films as “The Right Stuff,” “The Player” and “Tremors,” has died. He was 79.
Ward died Sunday, his publicist Ron Hofmann said Friday. No cause or place of death was disclosed per the family’s wishes.
Ward earned a Golden Globe and shared the Venice Film Festival ensemble prize for his performance in Robert Altman’s “Short Cuts,” and played the title character in “Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins.” He also reached new heights playing Mercury 7 astronaut Virgil “Gus” Grissom in 1983′s Academy Award- nominated film “The Right Stuff.”
“Devastated to learn about the passing of my friend, Fred Ward,” tweeted actor Matthew Modine, who co-starred with Ward in “Short Cuts” and Alan Rudolph’s Equinox.” “A tough façade covering emotions as deep as the Pacific Ocean. Godspeed amigo.”
A former boxer, lumberjack in Alaska and short-order cook who served in the U.S. Air Force, Ward was a San Diego native who was part Cherokee. One early big role was alongside Clint Eastwood in 1979′s “Escape From Alcatraz.”
“I mourn the loss of Fred Ward, who was so kind to me when we worked together on ‘Remo Williams,’” actor Kate Mulgrew tweeted. “Decent and modest and utterly professional, he disarmed with a smile that was at once warm and mischievous.”
Ward’s other roles included a rumpled cop chasing a psychotic criminal played by Alec Baldwin in George Armitage’s “Miami Blues.” He was a formidable and intimidating father to both Freddie Prinze Jr.’s character in “Summer Catch” and David Spade’s title character in “Joe Dirt.”
Ward played President Reagan in the 2009 Cold War espionage thriller “Farewell” and had a supporting role in the 2013 action flick “2 Guns,” starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg.
In the horror-comedy “Tremors,” Ward paired with Kevin Bacon to play a pair of repairmen who end up saving a hardscrabble Nevada desert community beset by giant underground snakes.
With the sexually charged, NC-17 “Henry & June,” Ward showed more than just grit. Based on the book by Anais Nin and directed by Philip Kaufman, Ward played novelist Henry Miller, opposite Nin and his wife, June. “My rear end seemed to have something to do with (that rating),” he told The Washington Post.
He also reteamed with Altman for the part of a studio security chief in the director’s 1992 Hollywood satire “The Player,” and played a union activist and Meryl Streep’s workmate in Mike Nichols’ “Silkwood” in 1983.
Ward demonstrated his comedy chops playing a terrorist intent on blowing up the Academy Awards in “Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult” in 1994.
On the small screen, he had recurring roles on NBC’s “ER” playing the father of Maura Tierney’s Abby Lockhart in 2006-2007 and guest starred on such series as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Leverage” and “United States of Tara.” Ward most recently appeared in the second season of HBO’s “True Detective” as the retired cop father of Colin Farrell’s Det. Ray Velcoro.
Ward is survived by his wife of 27 years, Marie-France Ward and his son, Django Ward.
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New guide shows a shift in ad spend from iOS to Android following App Tracking Transparency (ATT) rollout plus user privacy insights for marketers
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile marketing analytics platform Adjust and leading short form video platform TikTok today released a joint guide, "iOS 14.5+: Success made simple with Adjust and TikTok" offering insights and best practices to help mobile marketers, developers, and advertisers navigate the ever-evolving world of user privacy on mobile. Because opt-in rates can range from 17% to 50% across geographies, the report also details differences by region or market, to better inform strategy or benchmark what is or isn't working from country to country.
"The rollout of iOS 14.5 raised questions around the future of user acquisition and attribution in the mobile marketing industry, yet data shows that the impacts are not as dire as many expected," said Katie Madding, Chief Product Officer of Adjust. "Advertisers can continue to thrive, while maintaining customer trust, by embracing privacy-centric mobile marketing and leaning on industry-leading solutions that benefit all aspects of the app ecosystem."
Adjust and TikTok's iOS 14.5+ guide outlines tips on getting the opt-in, conversion value measurement insights, and best practices for campaigns launched in this evolving privacy-centered era. The guide also includes a number of best practices and recommendations for running campaigns on TikTok, including optimal account set-up for iOS 14.5+, best approaches for ad groups, and optimization solutions.
Key findings include:
- A smaller than expected shift in ad spend from iOS to Android. In the leadup to the release of iOS 14.5, ad spend on iOS slowly decreased from around 41% to around 38% in April 2021. This number continued to decrease throughout 2021, reaching a trough of just over 30% between July and Oct., before rebounding to 34% by April 2022.
- Opt-in rates have increased from 2021 to 2022, implying that a growing number of users understand the benefits of opting in, and that brands and marketers are successfully providing these benefits to their consumers. Compared to early predictions, which placed opt-in rates as low as 5%, numbers are now well over 30%. Gaming has posted an average of 31% as of Q2 2022 and hyper casual games have reached 39%.
- Country opt-in breakdowns. Adjust data shows that, as of Q2 2022, Indonesia is posting the highest average opt-in rates at 50%, followed by Thailand (42%), Brazil (39%), Vietnam (39%), and India (36%). Meanwhile, Germany has the lowest opt-in rate at 17%.
"As mobile marketing continues to evolve, we're fully committed to providing a safe and protected platform for our users, while developing dedicated solutions and optimization methods to navigate the changes together with our advertisers and partners," said Melissa Yang, Head of Ecosystem Partnerships, TikTok. "We're excited to unveil the latest insights from this report and continue building a place where marketers can engage the TikTok community in a meaningful way."
For additional insights, the full iOS 14.5+ guide is available for download here.
Adjust is the mobile marketing analytics platform trusted by growth-driven marketers around the world, with solutions for measuring and optimizing campaigns and protecting user data. Adjust powers thousands of apps with built-in intelligence and automation, backed by responsive global customer support.
Adjust is a subsidiary of AppLovin (Nasdaq: APP), a leading marketing software platform providing developers with a powerful, integrated set of solutions to solve their mission-critical functions like user acquisition, monetization and measurement. Learn more about Adjust at www.adjust.com.
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Twelve people were injured and three people have been detained following a shooting at a Columbia, South Carolina, mall on Saturday afternoon, police said.
The incident occurred on the premises of Columbiana Centre Mall, said Columbia Police Chief William H. "Skip" Holbrook. There were no fatalities reported from the shooting, he said.
Holbrook said three armed people were detained by police, although it is not clear how many people actually fired a weapon. Police believe the shooting was not a random attack, he added.
"We believe the individuals that were armed knew each other, and there was some type of conflict that occurred which resulted in gunfire," Holbrook said in a Saturday afternoon news conference. "This was not a situation where we had some random person show up at a mall to discharge a firearm and injure people."
Of those injured, 10 received gunshot wounds, with eight who were transported for treatment and two who were self-transporting for care, according to Holbrook.
Nine of the 12 people who were injured in the shooting have been released from the hospital, according to medical provider Prisma Health.
"Of the 11 patients received in Prisma Health hospitals in the Midlands, nine have been treated and released," Prisma Health spokesperson Tammie Epps said Saturday evening. "Two patients were admitted."
"Prisma Health sends its thoughts and prayers to everyone impacted by the incident at Columbiana Centre Mall including our first responders," said Epps.
According to Columbia police, another victim was taken to Lexington Medical Center. CNN has reached out to that hospital for information.
The oldest shooting victim is 73, Holbrook said, and the youngest is 15.
Two of the gunshot victims are in critical but stable condition, he said, and six are in stable condition. Two people suffered non-gunshot-related injuries in what Holbrook described as a "stampede" after the incident.
Police learned about the shooting after receiving a call about gunfire at the mall near the Gap store, Holbrook said.
"We're asking that the public stay out of the area," Holbrook said.
Mall officials issued a statement that was posted by Columbia police on Twitter that said, "Today's isolated, senseless act of violence is extremely upsetting, and our thoughts are with everyone impacted. We are grateful for the quick response and continued support of our security team and our partners in law enforcement."
Columbia police established a hotline for witnesses of the shooting and are asking anyone with video of the shooting to reach out to them.
"We know a lot of people saw different things. Please take a moment, collect your thoughts and reach out to law enforcement," Holbrook said on Twitter.
The mall's main entrance is closed, according to CNN affiliate WIS. Parts of I-26 near Harbison, South Carolina, are closed, WIS reported.
"Employees inside the mall who were told to shelter in place for safety, law enforcement officers will come to you as a protected escort. DO NOT leave a store until told to do so by proper authorities," Columbia police tweeted.
Police were also asking those inside the mall to call law enforcement and inform dispatchers of their location. Officers were working to evacuate the mall after reports of shots fired.
A reunification site has been set up near the mall, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department. The site is being opened for "those with loved ones involved in the Columbiana Mall shooting," the department tweeted.
The reunification site is the Fairfield Inn at 320 Columbiana Drive.
Authorities are asking those in the area to be cautious as it will be a "high-traffic area."
Columbiana Centre Mall is approximately 10 miles from downtown Columbia.
Correction: An earlier version of this story mischaracterized the status of three people connected to the shooting. They have been detained by police.
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Nonprofits able to text supporters directly through dynamic all-in-one fundraising software
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Engaging Networks, a globally-trusted online fundraising and campaigning platform, will launch new texting capabilities, specifically designed for nonprofits and charities. The tools leverage a Twilio integration to support bulk sending of SMS and MMS messages to opted-in supporters and keyword management.
"Many nonprofits can't afford the high cost to start a texting program or have to sparse data together in siloed systems to reach their supporters," said Dan Szymczak, Senior Director of Product at Engaging Networks. "Our new tools make texting more accessible and integrated for organizations to engage their supporters in seconds."
The new texting tools launch later this fall, just ahead of the 2022 year-end giving season. The tools build on innovative technology already available on the platform to enable features such as one-click donations and conditional content. In 2021, Twilio texting technology helped nonprofits send 17 billion messages across 195 countries. The addition of this important feature to Engaging Networks further positions the platform as the leading all-in-one digital engagement tool for nonprofits and charities.
The launch is part of a larger redesign of the platform's email suite to allow for multi-channel messaging, with an easy-to-use interface across technical levels. The integrated texting and email tools come in response to the evolving digital landscape and growing power of text as a key nonprofit engagement channel.
Layering rich data with advanced features, Engaging Networks' new messaging tools are designed to help nonprofits raise more money, win more campaigns, and instantly connect with their most loyal supporters.
To learn more about Engaging Networks' upcoming texting tools, please visit www.engagingnetworks.net/solutions/messaging.
About Engaging Networks: Engaging Networks is an innovative digital engagement technology platform with the ability to fully adapt to a nonprofit's fundraising and advocacy needs. Engaging Networks proudly works with a variety of important organizations such as The Humane Society of the United States, National Wildlife Federation, The Nature Conservancy, Human Rights Campaign, PETA and Amnesty International. To learn more, visit engagingnetworks.net.
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David, prominent attorney and advocate for social and economic justice, will lead significant expansion of Forum's footprint, strategy, and programming
NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Global Black Economic Forum, the world's first platform committed to redefining economic and social justice around the globe for the Black Diaspora, announced that Alphonso David will serve as President and CEO, launching a robust and ambitious strategy for expansion to serve and advocate on behalf of the economic needs of the Black community.
The Global Black Economic Forum engages business executives, policy makers, entrepreneurs, activists and consumers globally on thought leadership; corporate and entrepreneurial career development; and advancing social and economic justice for marginalized communities. Historically focused on hosting major conferences that bring together leaders across sectors to address key challenges, the Forum will expand its structure to include a global academy and technology platform to empower Black people globally, as well as launch foundation work to formulate, evaluate, and advocate on issues of social and economic justice.
"We began this journey with one sole mission — to build economic opportunity for the Black Diaspora and ensure that economic inclusion is a human right," said Richelieu Dennis, Founder and Chairman of the Global Black Economic Forum. "Without economic opportunity, no person can achieve their full potential, and no society can achieve justice."
Alphonso David, President & CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum said, "I am inspired by this opportunity to apply my life's work fighting for civil rights and inclusion to the enormous opportunity of crossing borders, breaking down barriers, and helping more people throughout the world seize opportunities and pursue their dreams. It's time we finally cast aside the shackles that hold our communities back. This is our moment. And in seizing this moment, I am looking forward to leveraging the community reach and scale of the Essence Ventures platform and I am excited to partner with Caroline Wanga, President and CEO of Essence Ventures."
The Global Black Economic Forum was founded by global entrepreneur, investor, and social commerce innovator Richelieu Dennis, who has had a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation that traces back to his family's roots in Liberia, West Africa. Dennis is well known for founding the Sundial Family of companies and building it into a billion dollar enterprise after which he acquired the legendary ESSENCE brand. Dennis currently serves as chairman for a suite of companies and is driven by a mission to lift up underserved communities by advancing the philosophy of economic inclusion as a human right.
Alphonso David brings more than two decades of experience in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, working to advance the rights of marginalized communities through policy, legislation, litigation and advocacy. David has a history of breaking down barriers, building systems, and transforming institutions throughout his multifaceted career. As a business leader, he was instrumental in creating one of the most sought-after addiction treatment centers in the country. In public service, David helped to transform broken systems that impeded the lives of the most vulnerable, including restructuring the workers' compensation and unemployment insurance systems in the State of New York to reduce inefficiencies and deficits that had plagued these vital social safety nets for decades. As a non-profit leader, he created and expanded groundbreaking programs for marginalized communities, including an impact litigation program to advance the rights of LGBTQ+ people and an HIV & Health Equity Program to address the disproportionately high rates of HIV among black and brown communities throughout the nation. David is a trailblazer who has committed his life to actualizing a more just and equitable world.
The Global Black Economic Forum has held conferences with a diverse group of world leaders and executives that include: President of Ghana Nana Akufo Addo, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Former President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, CEO of SquareSpace Inc. and co-founder and former CEO of Twitter Jack Dorsey, President and CEO of TIAA and former CEO of Chase Consumer Banking at JP Morgan Chase Thasunda Brown Duckett, CEO of Walmart Doug McMillon and Bishop and Author T.D. Jakes.
The Forum will continue to host global and regional conferences — from Accra, Ghana to New Orleans, Louisiana— tailored to advance equity for the Black community and other marginalized groups. As a space to convene and unite heads of state, world leaders, business executives, policy makers, advocates and activists, the Forum curates an insightful mix of interactive panels, dynamic speakers, and immediate calls to action to advance equity for the Black community globally.
Now, the Global Black Economic Forum will expand its reach and impact with new leadership, structure and programming. In addition to its conferences, the Forum will also create a global academy and multi-prong technology platform to empower Black people and other historically underserved communities to build new and sustainable capabilities for leadership and success across industries and transform how institutions address and are held accountable on issues of equity and equality. Further, the Forum — through a partnership with New Voices Foundation — will formulate, evaluate and advocate on social and economic justice policy issues affecting Black and Brown communities and other marginalized groups. The Forum's foundation work will be focused on breaking down systemic and oppressive systems that have been created and sustained to discriminate against and further oppress marginalized communities.
In continuation of its mission to convene and unite heads of state, world leaders, business executives, policy makers, advocates and activists on issues affecting the Black Diaspora, the Forum is collaborating with its strategic and production partner MVD Inc. and it's owners Massah David and Miatta Johnson to host a conference at the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans, Louisiana which attracts more than 500,000 people. At the Festival, Vice President of the United States Kamala V. Harris will speak on Saturday, July 2 from the "power stage" in the Convention Center. Also, members of the Biden-Harris Administration including Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation; Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget; and Mitch Landrieu, Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator and Former New Orleans Mayor and Lt. Gov of Louisiana, will be speaking on Friday, July 1 about the administration's efforts on equity.
Further, on Thursday July 30 at the Festival, the Forum is hosting a conference addressing a range of issues including building culture in your organization, corporations and civil rights, case studies on black cities and communities and how we evaluate the impact of public & private partnerships, sustainability and scalability of the moment globally and the state of black media. Participants for the conference include Zain Asher (CNN anchor), Thusanda Brown Duckett (President & CEO of TIAA), Caroline Wanga (President & CEO of Essence Ventures), Trudy Bourgeois (Founder of the Center for Workforce Excellence), Deon Haywood (Executive Director of Women with a Vision), Derrick Johnson (President & CEO of NAACP), Marc Morial (President of the National Urban League), Akwasi Agyeman (CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority), Mayor LaToya Cantrell (Mayor of New Orleans), Troy Dennis (Senior Vice President, Head of Product, Fintech, Financial Inclusion & ESG for North America at Mastercard), Melissa Bradley (Managing Partner of 1863 Ventures), Samantha Tweedy (President of the Black Economic Alliance Foundation), Debra Langford (JP Morgan, Head of Black Wealth Initiatives), Mike Hyter (President & CEO of the Executive Leadership Council), Kirk McDonald (CEO of GroupM North America), Cynthia M. Jenkins (Head of Supplier Diversity at GroupM), Gonzalo del Fa (President GroupM MultiCultural) and Ryan Robertson (Senior Vice President for Marketing for Group Black).
For more information, please visit www.GBEF.org or email contact@gbef.org.
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Texas can continue investigating families seeking gender-affirming care for their transgender children, state Supreme Court says
By Alisha Ebrahimji, Ashley Killough and Raja Razek, CNN
After a pause on investigations of families seeking gender-affirming care for their transgender children, the Texas Supreme Court said the state’s child protective services investigations can continue while an appeals process plays out on the merits of the case.
The opinion released Friday still restricts the state from investigating the so-called “Doe” family, which brought forward a lawsuit against the state in March after the family was investigated by the Department of Family and Protective Services for seeking care for their trans teen.
And significantly, the opinion also denied that Gov. Greg Abbott had any legal authority or power to order DFPS to investigate these families in the first place.
A legal battle began when state Attorney General Ken Paxton, in late February, declared gender-affirming surgical procedures for children and prescribing drugs that affect puberty to be considered child abuse. In response to Paxton’s legal opinion, Abbott directed the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) “to conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of any reported instances of these abusive procedures in the State of Texas.”
Gender-affirming care is medically necessary, evidence-based care that uses a multidisciplinary approach to help a person transition from their assigned gender — the one the person was designated at birth — to their affirmed gender — the gender by which one wants to be known.
In March, a district court judge in Austin blocked the state from enforcing Abbott’s directive by issuing a temporary injunction. The judge said Abbott’s order was “beyond the scope of his authority and unconstitutional,” and a trial was set for July.
The state immediately challenged the statewide freeze on investigations but lost at Texas’ Third District Court of Appeals. While the appeals process continues to play out on the merits of the case, the question of whether the state could continue investigations during the legal battle made its way to the high court, prompting Friday’s opinion.
Nine alleged abuse investigations of minors receiving gender-affirming health care were opened by state, Patrick Crimmins, a Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) spokesman, confirmed to CNN in March.
“Just secured a win for families against the gender ideology of doctors, big pharma, clinics trying to ‘trans’ confused, innocent children. SCOTX green-lighted investigations that lower Dem courts froze,” Paxton tweeted Friday. “‘Transing’ kids through surgery/drugs is abuse & I’ll do all I can to stop it.”
In the new ruling, the Texas Supreme Court also argued that Abbott’s directive to DFPS “cites no legal authority” and doesn’t legally bind DFPS to follow his directive, unlike some of his other executive orders. The court, in its opinion, also affirmed that Paxton’s opinion does not alter pre-existing law or legal obligations of DFPS.
“The State does not contend in this Court that the Governor’s letter formally changed the legal obligations of DFPS, of parents in Texas, or of medical professionals in Texas. Nor does it contend that the Attorney General’s opinion did so,” the opinion states.
If DFPS decides to resume investigations of families other than the Doe family, then “it’s still our position to do so would be unlawful,” Paul Castillo, senior counsel at Lambda Legal who represents the Doe family, told CNN on Friday.
The parties in the Doe lawsuit are set to make their arguments before the appellate court this month and in June, according to Castillo.
DFPS is reviewing the ruling and has “no immediate comment beyond that,” said spokeswoman Marissa Gonzales.
More than 58,000 transgender youth 13 and older across the US are facing restricted access or proposals, and could soon lose access to gender-affirming care, according to UCLA’s Williams Institute, which conducts independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy.
Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed two bills into law targeting transgender youth in the state, including one that restricts access to gender-affirming health care for minors.
The Florida Department of Health advised against any gender-affirming care for children and adolescents in guidelines released in April.
Last year, Republican lawmakers in Arkansas overrode a veto from their governor to put their own health care ban on the books, and Tennessee has passed a similar ban.
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LAKE ELSINORE, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IGEN Networks Corporation (OTC: IGEN, CSE: IGN), is pleased to announce agreements for $5,000,000 in Equity-Line Financing with Jefferson Street Capital LLC (JSC), a New Jersey limited liability company. Over the course of the next three years, after an effective registration of common shares, Jefferson Street Capital LLC, will invest up to $5,000,000 to fund IGEN's strategic initiatives and product brand growth for both the consumer and commercial markets. The Equity-Line was structured with favorable terms for IGEN and in close alignment with IGEN shareholder objectives that enable JSC to hold up to 4.99% of IGEN outstanding shares throughout the term of the agreements. The drawing and selling of shares will be at the sole discretion of IGEN's Officers and Board of Directors.
CEO Neil G. Chan stated, "With this new Equity-Line we are well capitalized to fund and support all five product brands offered to consumer and commercial markets:
FamilyShield – first direct-to-consumer brand to protect families and their young drivers - available for purchase on Amazon.com
Nimbo Tracking – marketed to franchise and pre-owned automotive dealerships across 50 States for Lot Management of vehicle inventory along with the offering of vehicle theft protection and FamilyShield services to automotive consumers and their families
CUTrak – a product brand created specifically to mitigate lending risk for financial institutions and credit unions along with the additional offering of FamilyShield services to members and their families
Medallion GPS – a fleet management platform designed for ease-of-use at significantly lower costs for management of Light-Duty commercial and passenger vehicles
Medallion GPS PRO – the next generation fleet management platform designed for Medium-to-Heavy Duty commercial vehicles that demand real-time 5G video performance and fleet management capabilities
In addition to supporting product brand growth opportunities, the Equity-Line will provide the necessary resources for enforcement of IGEN Intellectual Properties, the continued development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based algorithms for improving driver safety and fleet productivity, and finally through the inherent structure of the Equity-Line, IGEN will continue to increase its stockholder equity in preparation for up-listing opportunities for both the Canadian and US securities markets".
About IGEN Networks Corporation
IGEN Networks Corporation creates software services for the consumer automotive and commercial asset management industries enabling their customers to better manage their assets and protect their drivers. IGEN is a fully reporting company in both Canada and the United States. It is publicly traded on the OTC Markets under the symbol IGEN, and listed on the CSE under the symbol IGN. For more information, please visit: www.igennetworks.net
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New York City branding agency positions talent consulting firm beyond executive search.
NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BrandTuitive, an NYC-based branding agency, announces the launch of a new brand position and website for DRG, a talent consulting firm for nonprofits. BrandTuitive was retained to rebrand DRG to reflect their expanded scope of talent management services and to differentiate them from their many competitors.
The brand discovery research led to the development of a new verbal and visual identity. Most notably the visual identity comes to life with a clean and sophisticated logo and a brand new, user-centric website (www.drgtalent.com).
The website and supporting marketing materials feature a bold, geometric color-block pattern that balances DRG's expert sophistication with the approachability and authenticity they deliver to their clients. This dramatically redesigned website has DRG stand alone in their competitive set to help prospective clients better understand what sets them apart.
BrandTuitive has also redesigned all of the DRG marketing and presentation materials to reflect the new brand identity.
BrandTuitive is a full-service branding and marketing agency based in New York City. They reveal the truth of brands and how they uniquely fulfill the unmet needs of their constituents. Those strategic insights are then delivered in powerful, brand messaging and results-driven marketing creative. From global powerhouse brands to quickly emerging startups, BrandTuitive's clients range across a variety of industries. For more information, visit www.brandtuitive.com.
CONTACT: Todd Brenard, 631-365-1147, todd.brenard@brandtuitive.com
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TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SCI Group, a leading Canadian 3PL specializing in e-commerce fulfillment and Transportation Management, has partnered with Bench, an athleisure clothing brand, to create a cross-border ecommerce fulfilment solution for the U.S. market leveraging duty savings made available through Section 321. This direct-to-consumer strategy enables Bench to deliver to e-commerce customers in the U.S. directly from Canada, creating cost efficiencies without any impact to delivery times.
Beginning in early 2021, SCI and Bench have built their relationship based on trust, strategic planning and proven results through the expansion of Bench's Canadian, coast-to-coast wholesale business. This led to a new opportunity to expand Bench's business into the USA with the SCI team building out a cross-border solution through their expertise in southbound ecommerce fulfillment and Section 321.
"We've had a great experience partnering with SCI to develop a new coast-to-coast distribution strategy for our Bench brand that services both the Canadian and U.S. direct-to-consumer market," says Victor Levis, CFO/COO at Freemark Apparel Brands International. "SCI's team worked closely with us to help us understand the benefits of Section 321 and guided us through the process from start to finish. Thanks to their expertise we've been able to expand our business and conveniently reach U.S. consumers."
Section 321 is an exemption in the Canada-US-Mexico free trade agreement that allows shipments of products valued at $800US or less to enter the U.S., from Canada, duty free. For direct-to-consumer (DTC) ecommerce retailers, this offers an opportunity to reduce their cost per unit through waived or refunded import duties on items that enter Canada bound for U.S. recipients, without effecting the customer experience.
"We're thrilled to be able to drive this North American e-commerce strategy for Bench from Canada," says Dave Mack, Vice President, Omni-channel Retail at SCI. "By consolidating distribution in strategic centers in Canada, Bench is able to reduce their inventory carrying costs and turn products faster, while driving out duty and tariff costs"
To learn more about Section 321 and how SCI can help reduce your cross-border costs, please visit: https://www.sci.ca/section-321
Inspired by an active 24-hour lifestyle, Bench is a brand that designs, sources, and markets clothing and accessories for men, women, and children. Born in the heart of Manchester, England, it originated in the late '80s as a niche t-shirt brand, taking influence from the music and the skate scenes. Bench is dedicated to design clothing that embraces individuality and supports all lifestyles. From heritage hoodies to iconic track suits, Bench's wardrobe staples focus on multipurpose components that meet the modern needs of city dwellers. Learn more at Bench.ca.
SCI makes North American businesses even better by offering our clients a suite of innovative supply chain solutions in the omni-channel retail, technology, health, beauty and wellness sectors.
Across Canada's most extensive national distribution and transport network, SCI manages complex logistics for both Canadian and North American clients. We pride ourselves on adding value to clients' business with our commitment to reducing costs, risks and complexity through continuous improvement, business intelligence, analytics, and transparency. We give our clients the competitive advantage they need to grow their business.
SCI's tagline "We'll make you even better" is a commitment today from a business that's leading clients into tomorrow. As a trusted strategic partner, our team is dedicated to understanding the unique intricacies of our clients' businesses, providing end-to-end management of the entire customer experience. We have the North American expertise and 30+ years experience to deliver on this commitment and keep our clients steps ahead of their customers' expectations.
For further information:
SCI - http://www.sci.ca, Natasha Wookey, natasha.wookey@sci.ca;
Bench - http://www.bench.ca, Michael Routtenberg, mrouttenberg@fabinc.ca
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a way to sanitize your debit or credit card right when potential contamination occurs after a transaction," said an inventor, from Humboldt, Tenn., "so I invented the SANI- SLIDE. My design would increase sanitation and safety for users."
The patent-pending invention provides a convenient way to sanitize a credit or debit card after use. In doing so, it eliminates the need to put a contaminated card back into your wallet. As a result, it helps to reduce the spread of germs and viruses and it provides added protection and peace of mind during the current pandemic. The invention features a portable and practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for the general population, commercial establishments, restaurants, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Nashville sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-NAM-192, 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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Partnership marks Palmetto's entry into the build-to-rent and single-family rental community development sectors
CHARLESTON, S.C., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Palmetto, a clean energy platform leveraging proprietary technology designed to drive the adoption of renewable energy like solar power, announced today that they will provide solar panels for Quinn Residences' first renewable energy build-to-rent community, Durham Farms, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This partnership marks the launch of Palmetto's offerings in the build-to-rent (BTR) and single-family rental (SFR) community development sectors. This is yet another example of Palmetto's ongoing work to give all households clean energy access and Quinn Residences' commitment to providing high-quality, durable, and sustainably built homes.
Durham Farms has 50 of its 207 homes built, with an estimated completion date of January 2023 for the entire community. In addition to Palmetto solar panels, Quinn Residences is also equipping its properties with electric vehicle charging stations and smart technology, which includes water leak sensors, WiFi-controlled thermostats and light switches, and smart locks and doorbells. Once completed, the solar panels in the Durham Farms community will offset an estimated 1,247 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually.
"Quinn Residences understands the urgency and value in transitioning to the clean energy future that Palmetto works toward every day. We are honored to work with the Quinn team to power Durham Farms as both companies work to foster more sustainable communities," said Chris Kemper, Palmetto Chairman, Founder and CEO. "By partnering with community developers, we can impact entire communities rather than one home at a time."
"As a build-to-rent company, we have a commitment to our residents and investors to not only provide best-in-class homes, but to also go beyond what is expected of us," said Richard Ross, Quinn Residences CEO. "By outfitting our communities with solar technology, we are reducing our carbon footprint, supplying clean energy to our residents, and providing cost-effective measures that minimize electrical usage. We remain dedicated to finding new environmentally friendly solutions as we elevate Quinn toward a more sustainable future."
For more information about Palmetto and its services, please visit: www.palmetto.com.
For more information about Quinn Residences and its services, please visit: www.live-quinn.com.
About Palmetto
Palmetto is a clean energy platform, with proprietary technology designed to make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to source their energy from renewables like solar power. Palmetto believes that choosing clean energy sources is a right, not a privilege. Palmetto is leading the call for a New Utility Revolution, which is focused on the democratization of energy. The Company continues to innovate with proprietary products that reduce costs and drive widespread distribution of simple energy management solutions. Palmetto is a triple bottom line, fully distributed company with teammates throughout the United States. Palmetto's Get-Solar, Give-Solar program provides underserved communities with access to solar energy systems. For more information, please visit www.palmetto.com.
About Quinn Residences
With over 3,000 homes across 21 communities in its portfolio, Quinn Residences is a privately held real estate operating company focused on acquiring, developing, and operating dedicated single-family rental communities located primarily in the Southeastern United States. Quinn develops exceptional neighborhoods believing that better living starts with a great neighborhood, fantastic amenities, and a no-maintenance way of life. For more information, visit https://live-quinn.com/, call 866-784-6673 (866- QUINNRE), or email info@live-quinn.com.
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Studies have linked hypertension and obesity to various heart issues
TAMPA, Fla., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Meter, a leader in remote patient monitoring (RPM) solutions, helps RPM providers deliver disease and condition-specific products and services to healthcare providers. Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) was responsible for more than 19 million deaths worldwide in 2020. The iBloodPressure® and iScale® from Smart Meter provide an immediate way in which RPM companies can help provide support to this large population of patients working to control their hypertension and weight to avoid more serious issues.
In one study it was observed that overweight individuals had a moderately higher risk of CVD in both the weight loss and the weight gain group, compared with maintenance. In the obese, those losing weight showed lower risk of coronary heart disease. And among individuals with obesity, the weight-loss group had a lower risk of coronary heart disease.1
Another study revealed a modest weight loss improves clinical control over CVD risk factors in individuals remaining at risk of being overweight or obese. Weight loss of 5–10% allows clinically significant improvement in blood pressure, HDL-C cholesterol fraction, (but not LDL-C), triglycerides, and fasting glycemia. Since even in the short term a modest weight loss stands to significantly improve individual health outcomes, this method should routinely be recommended as an effective strategy, principally aimed at reducing overall CVD risk.2
"We're becoming more and more aware of the importance of high blood pressure. Levels we used to think were normal we now associate with worse outcomes, and treating them makes a big difference," said Dr. Emelia J. Benjamin, a professor of cardiology at Boston University and chair of the group that wrote the American Heart Association's "Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics-2019 Update".3
Smart Meter's iBloodPressure and iScale are the perfect devices for providers who want to track a patient's results in real time. Both these devices transmit across a 4/5G tunnel, using AT&T IoT technology that provides reliable and secure delivery of a patient's blood pressure and weight immediately after testing so healthcare providers can spot out-of-range trends and make appropriate changes to a patient's care plan. The data can be viewed in Smart Meter's portals for patients and providers or can be integrated into almost any remote patient monitoring software or electronic health record software.
About Smart Meter, LLC
Smart Meter is the leading supplier of cellular-enabled virtual care technologies that include the iGlucose®, iBloodPressure®, iPulseOx®, iScale®, and SmartRPM™ cloud platform, as well as data, and services. Now serving more than 100,000 patients, Smart Meter's remote patient monitoring solutions are recognized as the standard for the RPM industry and are regarded for their high patient retention and satisfaction. The unique combination of reliable health data, patient-friendly devices, and platform integrations enable and enhance RPM, CCM, Employee Wellness, Population Health, and Telehealth programs for more than 300 RPM distribution partners across the United States. For more information, visit SmartMeterRPM.com
1 DOI: 10.1097/EDE.0000000000001393 Weight Change and the Onset of Cardiovascular Diseases: Emul... : Epidemiology (lww.com)
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador signed a decree Tuesday outlawing the sale of e-cigarettes, continuing the government’s anti-vaping policy.
Mexico had already prohibited imports of the devices since at least October. And even before that, consumer protection and other laws had been used to discourage sales.
Despite Tuesday’s decree, many Mexicans import or buy vaping cartridges or fluid under the table or online domestically.
Assistant Health Secretary Hugo López Gatell lashed out at industry claims that vaping is safer than smoking, calling it “a big lie.”
The government’s own figures estimate that at least 5 million Mexicans have tried vaping at least once. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/mexico-totally-bans-sales-of-e-cigarettes/ | 2022-06-01T02:00:03Z |
- ELSIS is a complete solution for next-generation, co-packaged optics (CPO) requiring external lasers
- Solves critical safety, thermal management and field replacement or upgrade challenges of highly demanding hyperscale data center I/O
- Samples of the blind-mating hybrid optical-electrical connector are available now and will be on display at ECOC 2022
LISLE, Ill., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Molex, a leading global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, has announced its first-to-market, pluggable module solution for co-packaged optics (CPO). Its new External Laser Source Interconnect System (ELSIS) is a complete system of cage, optical and electrical connectors with a pluggable module that uses proven technology to speed the development of hyperscale data centers.
Molex is currently sampling the ELSIS hybrid optical electrical connector and cage system, giving engineers a head start on development and testing—well ahead of industry adoption of CPO. Supporting design and development materials for the fully pluggable module system, including 3D models, technical drawings and detailed specifications, are available now. Molex is targeting Q3 2023 for release of the fully integrated solution, which will enable companies to commercialize their designs and quickly ramp production as CPO acceptance scales.
CPO is a next-generation technology that moves optical connections from the front panel to within the host system—right next to high-speed ICs. "From high-speed networking chips to graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI engines, the demand for I/O bandwidth continues to escalate," said Tom Marrapode, director of advanced technology development, Molex Optical Solutions. "By placing the optics closer to these ASICs, CPO will address the growing complexities associated with high-speed electrical traces, including signal integrity, density and power consumption."
Traditional pluggable modules have their optical connections at the user side of the module, creating concerns about eye safety when used with high-power laser sources, such as those planned for CPO. As a blind-mating solution, ELSIS eliminates user access to optical fiber ports and cables, providing a complete external laser source system for safe, easy implementation and maintenance.
The use of external laser sources also means a major heat source is moved away from the optoelectronics and IC package. Plus, the design eliminates high-speed electrical I/O drivers on the IC and in pluggable modules, further reducing thermal loads and power consumption within the equipment.
Molex used its existing optical and electrical I/O products—which have proven field reliability with millions of ports shipped over 20 years—as building blocks for ELSIS. This ensures known field performance and reduces the need for considerable engineering and testing. In contrast, competing proposed CPO solutions will be all-new designs requiring extensive validation that puts time-to-market at risk.
ELSIS also offers exceptional advantages as a comprehensive, all-in-one solution. External laser source systems comprise a complex mix of optical and electrical connectors, pluggable modules, internal host system fiber optic cabling and cages. By designing all these elements in-house, Molex has created a complete, fully engineered system that obviates the lengthy design cycles needed to integrate these components. The result is a highly interoperable, high-performance system that gives designers and end-users a plug-and-play experience.
All of this is possible thanks to Molex's uniquely broad portfolio, which includes optical and electrical connectors, on-card optical cabling, optoelectrical modules and cage design. As the only company to bring these capabilities together in-house, Molex is leading the industry in the transition to CPO.
Visit Molex (Booth # 127) at ECOC 2022 on September 19-21 in Basel, Switzerland, to see the new blind-mating, hybrid optical electrical connector and learn more about this new, industry-leading solution.
Molex is a global electronics leader committed to making the world a better, more-connected place. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex enables transformative technology innovation in the automotive, data center, industrial automation, healthcare, 5G, cloud and consumer device industries. Through trusted customer and industry relationships, unrivaled engineering expertise, and product quality and reliability, Molex realizes the infinite potential of Creating Connections for Life. For more information, visit www.molex.com.
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EXPLAINER: Thorny issues face Boy Scouts bankruptcy judge
By RANDALL CHASE
Associated Press
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge is facing a host of controversial and complex issues as she weighs whether to approve the Boy Scouts of America’s bankruptcy reorganization plan. The BSA sought bankruptcy protection more than two years ago to stave off a flood of lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by Scout leaders and volunteers. After a three-week evidentiary hearing and nearly a week of closing arguments, the judge is expected to rule within the next few weeks. The reorganization plan calls for the BSA and its 250 local councils, along with settling insurance companies and troop sponsoring organizations, to contribute some $2.6 billion in cash and property and assign their insurance rights to a fund for abuse victims. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/21/explainer-thorny-issues-face-boy-scouts-bankruptcy-judge/ | 2022-04-21T18:29:37Z |
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 18th, 2022, SKYPlay Inc. announced that it signed a contract with Retrocat to onboard 'Project D'(TBA) on its blockchain platform, "SKYPlay" that will be released at the end of this month.
'Project D' is a maiden game by Jongbeom Lee as the CEO of Retrocat and will be available on SKYPlay within this year as an eP2E(easy play-to-earn) game.
CEO Jongbeom Lee has experience in global game development and publishing across various genres such as 'Goddess Kiss', 'Ocean Tales', and 'Galaxy Tornado on WEMIX'.
Under the leadership of the Singapore corporation, SKYPlay Inc. listed its cryptocurrency, SKYPlay Token(SKP) on MEXC, one of the global leading cryptocurrency trading platforms. SKYPlay Inc. will develop and publish a series of eP2E games based on the Polygon(MATIC) network, and will also release three games including the first game, Coin Grid within this year.
Prior to the debut of SKYPlay's platform, the global pre-registration of Coin Grid began from the 11th of this month and it is currently ongoing at SKYPlay website (skyplay.io). The game will be released with the timeline of the platform's beta release in this month.
Sang-ok Chang, the CEO of SKYPlay Inc. stated, "We are constantly pursuing partnerships with small to medium-sized game creators to establish ourselves as a globally recognized and self-reliant platform together with game developers. Please look forward to it as we internalize and implement our identity as the platform that offers entertainment with various content services in addition to games."
Jongbeom Lee, the CEO of Retrocat said, "We put all our hard work into developing games that create synergy with blockchain technology. Retrocat is pleased to cooperate with SKYPlay for our first game service release. We will deliver more valuable experience to users based on our previous development and publishing experience."
SKYPlay
SKYPlay will offer a rich variety of lifestyle content including easy P2E games, sports, education, music, and art-all of which will be provided through an easy NFT business platform optimized for mobile UI/UX.
Retrocat
The nature of the game does not change even as time changes.
Our goal is to find the pure essence of the game; develop and service based on our goal in accordance with the market's needs.
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(KTLA) – A man has been sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to supplying counterfeit fentanyl-laced pills to the drug dealer who sold them to rapper Mac Miller before the star died of an overdose, officials announced Monday.
Former West Los Angeles resident Ryan Michael Reavis pleaded guilty last year to a single count of superseding information charging him with the distribution of fentanyl.
Reavis was sentenced to 131 months in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
He is one of three people charged in Miller’s overdose death. Stephen Andrew Walter, 48, of Westwood, is set to be sentenced in the coming weeks, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. A case against 30-year-old Cameron Pettit, of West Hollywood, is pending.
Reavis, who moved to Arizona in 2019, distributed counterfeit oxycodone pills to co-defendant Pettit on Sept. 4, 2018, officials said.
He admitted to knowing that the pills contained fentanyl or some other controlled substance, according to the Department of Justice.
Shortly after Reavis supplied him with the fentanyl-laced pills, Pettit gave them to the 26-year-old rapper, whose real name was Malcolm James McCormick.
Reavis allegedly distributed the counterfeit pills to Pettit at the direction of co-defendant Walter.
Miller got the pills about two days before he suffered the fatal drug overdose on Sept. 7, 2018.
The star’s personal assistant found him unresponsive in his Studio City home, and paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.
The rapper died from an accidental overdose due to a combination of alcohol and drugs, including fentanyl, the L.A. County coroner’s report said at the time.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is around 100 times stronger than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Just 2 milligrams can be lethal, depending on a person’s body size, tolerance and past use.
Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are the primary driver of overdose deaths in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. | https://cw33.com/news/mac-miller-death-dealer-gets-11-years-in-prison-for-fentanyl-distribution/ | 2022-04-20T02:45:59Z |
Travis Scott makes first major public appearance at Billboard Music Awards since Astroworld tragedy
By Chloe Melas, CNN
Travis Scott returned to center stage at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday.
Scott performed two songs, “Mafia” and “Lost Forever,” after being introduced by Sean “Diddy” Combs and French Montana.
It was Scott’s first major public performance since a crowd surge killed ten people and injured thousands at his Astroworld Festival in Houston last November.
Diddy, who is the executive producer and host of this year’s Billboard Music Awards, said recently that he felt strongly about having Scott perform at the show.
“I made a request. I made a demand. I said ‘My brother Travis Scott has to perform. Diddy is hosting the show. I’m executive producing. He has to perform,’ and NBC said ‘yes.’ It’s going down. Sunday, Travis Scott will be performing. Let’s go,” Diddy said in an Instagram post.
He also told REVOLT, “I am uncanceling the canceled.”
Scott and his longtime partner, Kylie Jenner, walked the red carpet together earlier in the evening with their young daughter, Stormi.
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Pakistan's lawmakers voted in opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif as the country's new prime minister on Monday, after Imran Khan was ousted at the weekend in a no-confidence vote over allegations of poor governance.
Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-N party and younger brother of three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif, received 174 out of 342 votes in Monday's vote in parliament and is set to serve as prime minister until the next general election, which is expected to take place in 2023.
All of Khan's lawmakers from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party resigned en masse in protest ahead of Monday's vote, and there will now have to be urgent elections to replace them. Following the vote, Khan called on his supporters to take to the streets. His next rally is scheduled for April 16 in Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan.
In a speech to parliament ahead of his swearing in, Sharif spoke of unity across the country, including his coalition government.
He said he would introduce a 10% increase in pensions and raise the monthly minimum wage rate to Rs 25,000 -- equivalent to US $136 per month.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sharif in a Twitter post that added: "India desires peace and stability in a region free of terror, so that we can focus on our development challenges and ensure the well-being and prosperity of our people."
Sharif's appointment as the 31st prime minister of Pakistan comes after widespread protests in support of Khan erupted across Pakistan late Sunday.
Tens of thousands took to the streets in key cities, including Lahore and Peshawar, to support the ousted leader. They chanted slogans against the United States -- which Khan had claimed was involved in a conspiracy against him -- and the country's powerful military, which had seemed to withdraw its support from him.
Against this backdrop of political turmoil and a crumbling economy, Sharif now faces a challenging period as the country's leader.
Unlike Khan, Sharif has maintained an amicable relationship with the military and was a popular chief minister of Pakistan's politically important and most populous province of Punjab.
He was lauded for his ambitious administrative and infrastructure projects in the province, which saw advances in the education and industrial sectors.
Sharif was instrumental in driving the multibillion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, and maintains a positive relationship with Beijing.
A member of the wealthy Sharif dynasty, which amassed millions by producing steel, his family was mired in scandal after his brother Nawaz was sentenced to 10 years in prison and handed a $10.5 million fine over corruption charges in 2018.
Shehbaz Sharif rejected the verdict, calling it "flawed" and "politically motivated." Shehbaz Sharif is also facing charges for alleged corruption.
In recent months, Sharif had led a campaign to remove Khan as Pakistan's leader over claims of economic mismanagement and poor governance. Along with the opposition, he had urged Khan to resign ahead of a no-confidence vote that was widely expected to dismiss Khan.
Tensions smoldered for days, with Khan repeatedly rejecting the criticism and instead claiming the moves against him were an attempt at regime change backed by Washington and some members of the opposition. The allegations were denied by both the US State Department and the Pakistani opposition.
In a dramatic series of events, the deputy speaker in parliament blocked the no-confidence vote against Khan. Khan then dissolved parliament and called for early elections. The opposition challenged Khan's moves in Pakistan's highest court, with Sharif calling them "nothing short of high treason."
The court ruled last week that the blocking of the no-confidence vote against Khan was unconstitutional, paving the way for Sharif's rise to power.
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New 450,000 Square Foot Facility Increases Capacity 500% to Meet Growing Demand for Award-Winning Timberline Solar™ Roof Featuring the World's First Nailable Solar Shingle
GEORGETOWN, Texas and SAN JOSE, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and a leading provider of solar roofing in North America, has announced it will build a new 450,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas, to meet growing demand for the award-winning Timberline Solar™ roof. The new facility, the company's second, will increase its capacity by 500% and bring total production of its solar shingle to 300 megawatts annually, making GAF Energy the largest producer of solar roofing in the world. Introduced earlier this year, Timberline Solar™ features the world's first nailable solar shingle and is the only roof system to directly integrate solar technology into traditional roofing processes and materials.
"The response from both consumers and roofers to our Timberline Solar roof has been tremendous and we're thrilled to be expanding capacity to meet that growing demand. Georgetown has a long track record as a clean energy leader, so it is the perfect home for us to build the future of solar," said Martin DeBono, President of GAF Energy. "We launched Timberline Solar because we believed that more consumers would choose solar if they had a more reliable, durable, and attractive option. The market has confirmed our belief—now we're turning that belief into reality and building the future of clean energy here in the U.S."
"We are pleased GAF Energy selected Georgetown as their destination for their facility," Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder said. "Their innovative product is one that will change the market as we know it, and we are excited that it will be developed here in our backyard."
Once complete, the Georgetown manufacturing facility will result in hundreds of new U.S.-based, clean energy manufacturing jobs and build on GAF Energy's track record of delivering a best-in-class solar roof product that is assembled in America. GAF Energy's first manufacturing facility, in San Jose, California, was completed and began production last year. As a Standard Industries company and sister company to GAF, the largest roofing and waterproofing company in North America, GAF Energy can draw on extensive manufacturing and R&D expertise, with access to the largest network of roofing partners in the industry. One out of every four new roofs in the U.S. comes from GAF, uniquely positioning GAF Energy to bring residential solar to the mass market.
The company's solar roof, Timberline Solar™, is in a class of its own: reliable, durable, cost-effective, easy to install, and aesthetically superior. Timberline Solar ES™ boasts an industry-defying depth of less than a quarter inch and integrates with traditional shingles to create a sleek and attractive look. Since its launch earlier this year, Timberline Solar™ has received multiple awards and honors, including the Best of Innovation award from CES, Green Builder Sustainable Home Award, Good Housekeeping Editor's Choice for CES 2022, a Fast Company World Changing Ideas award, and an NAHB Best of IBS Award, Most Innovative Construction Tool.
Homeowners interested in solar roofing options and roofers interested in installing GAF Energy products can find out more at: www.gaf.energy.
GAF Energy is transforming the solar and roofing industries to generate energy from every roof. A Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works with North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, to offer homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options through a national network of roofer partners. The company's leading product, the Timberline Solar™ roof system, incorporates the world's first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof. GAF Energy's products have received numerous awards and honors, including the Fast Company 2022 World Changing Ideas Award, the CES Best of Innovation Award, and an NAHB Best of IBS Award. GAF Energy develops and assembles its products at its R&D and manufacturing facility in San Jose, California.
Standard Industries is a privately-held global industrial company operating in over 80 countries with over 20,000 employees. The Standard ecosystem spans a broad array of holdings, technologies and investments—including both public and private companies from early to late-stage—as well as world-class building solutions, performance materials, real estate and next-generation solar technology. Throughout its history, Standard has leveraged its deep industry expertise and vision to create outsize value across its businesses, which today include operating companies GAF, BMI, Grace, GAF Energy, Siplast, SGI, and Schiedel, as well as Standard Investments and Winter Properties. For more information, visit https://www.standardindustries.com/.
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dover Fueling Solutions ("DFS"), a part of Dover (NYSE: DOV) and a leading global provider of advanced customer-focused technologies, services and solutions in the fuel and convenience retail industries, announced the launch of multiple fuel dispenser models, a new point-of-sale (POS) system and a next-generation automatic tank gauge (ATG) console.
"We are proud to present the latest products and solutions from the DFS family of brands, including those that are a result of our new industry partnerships," said David Crouse, President at DFS. "By bringing together the experience and knowledge of some of the most trusted names in the industry, we're excited to offer an unprecedented, holistic end-to-end retail forecourt solution that uses technology and innovation to enhance the customer experience, future-proof businesses and strengthen the wider industry."
These latest innovations include:
- Prizma Connected Mobility and Convenience Hub: Prizma goes beyond the standard POS system and is designed to specifically cater to a wide spectrum of fuel and convenience retailer needs, now and in the future. Prizma enables retailers in the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) region to evolve their businesses with more payment options and flexibility, seamlessly integrating alternative and traditional refueling types, providing an ecosystem of on-site payment and forecourt control solutions plus connected cloud analytics and remote management solutions.
- ProGauge MagLink LX Plus: The ProGauge MagLink LX Plus is DFS's premium ATG console and is part of the long-standing ProGauge MagLink LX console family. This next-generation console joins the MagLink LX 4 model to bring several upgrades, including intelligent "touch and swipe" technology, resulting in an immersive and interactive experience for the end-user. With enhanced scalability, flexibility and connectivity, the MagLink LX Plus is DFS's most sophisticated, feature-rich console yet. This brand-new console is available in EMEA, Asia Pacific and Latin America and will soon be available in the US.
- Tokheim Quantium™ fuel dispenser models: These new models are part of the new Tokheim Quantium™ ML fuel dispenser and the Tokheim Quantium™ FS fuel dispenser ranges, specifically designed for the EMEA region. The Quantium ML fuel dispenser is versatile, accurate and durable, representing the best in fuel dispenser technology from DFS while enabling site owners to deliver first-class service to their customers. The Quantium FS fuel dispenser utilizes decades of hydraulic innovation and DFS's core platform of quality components to provide a new fuel dispenser, engineered to last longer, require less maintenance, offer reliable operation and deliver a low total cost of ownership over its lifetime.
- Wayne Century™ 3 fuel dispenser model: Offering a robust framework, strong corrosion protection, quality components and full configuration modularity, this new model is designed to meet a variety of fuel dispensing needs within EMEA. The Century 3 fuel dispenser boasts exceptional modularity, giving fuel retailers the freedom to design a fuel pump that fits their exact requirements. Built with field-proven components and corrosion-resistant materials that offer top-class durability, this dispenser has been developed to meet industry-leading durability standards.
- Wayne Helix™ 6000 II fuel dispenser model: Modern, accurate and reliable, this dispenser model showcases DFS's leading fuel dispenser technology while enabling fuel retailers to provide a carefree and easy refueling experience for consumers. Building on the same look and feel as the Wayne Helix™ 6000 fuel dispenser, this new model revolutionizes connectivity, seamlessly linking to the cloud and the DFS DX™ connected solutions platform to allow fuel retailers to stay in control of their forecourt, no matter their location. This brand-new model is only available in the EMEA region.
For more information about DFS, please visit www.doverfuelingsolutions.com.
About Dover Fueling Solutions:
Dover Fueling Solutions ("DFS"), part of Dover Corporation, comprises the product brands of ClearView, Fairbanks, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ProGauge, Tokheim, and Wayne Fueling Systems, and delivers advanced fuel dispensing equipment, electronic systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wetstock management solutions to customers worldwide. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, DFS has a significant manufacturing presence around the world, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information about DFS, visit www.doverfuelingsolutions.com.
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.
Dover Fueling Solutions Contact:
Amy Cearley
(512) 484-4259
amy.cearley@doverfs.com
Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP, Communications
(630) 743-5039
asakowicz@dovercorp.com
Dover Investor Contact:
Jack Dickens, Senior Director, Investor Relations
(630) 743-2566
jdickens@dovercorp.com
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Leading window treatment franchise to provide premium window treatments, consultation services to Huntsville residents
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, has increased its presence in Alabama with the opening of Gotcha Covered of Huntsville. With the opening of the new center, the franchise has two locations in the state.
The new center is owned and operated by Greg and Bethany Smith. With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, this business will provide the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in Madison County and the surrounding areas while offering a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more.
"Quality is what defines our brand at Gotcha Covered," said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. "We pride ourselves in being able to deliver the best customer experience. That's what the residents of Huntsville are getting with this new location. Window treatments can transform the ambiance of a home. Greg and Bethany are a great asset to the community and will provide community with high-quality window treatment solutions."
Greg and Bethany bring diverse backgrounds to the Gotcha Covered brand. With a bachelor's in liberal studies, Greg started his career in the U.S. Navy. He has previously served as a business owner as well. Bethany is a nurse by trade but has also worked in project management and yacht repair.
While searching for business opportunities, Greg came across Gotcha Covered with the help of his entrepreneurial coach. After learning more about the franchise, he knew it was the right one for him and Bethany.
"Gotcha Covered was perfect for our long-term goals," said Smith. "Plus, the leadership team and other franchisees help create a very positive atmosphere. Everyone has been super helpful, professional and responsive. There is always a helping hand available when you need it. That's part of the culture."
In addition to providing premium window treatments to the Huntsville community, Smith said the duo has aspirations of opening multiple storefronts to service northern and central Alabama.
Adding 27 new franchise locations in 2021, Gotcha Covered currently has over 130 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada. The franchise has been operating under the Gotcha Covered name since 2009.
To schedule an appointment with Gotcha Covered of Huntsville, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com/huntsville/.
About Gotcha Covered
Gotcha Covered is a leader in custom soft and hard window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada. Flying under their Gotcha Covered flag since 2009, they offer custom window treatments including blinds, draperies, shutters and much more. They offer end-to-end consultation with the customer's specific needs and goals in mind. The company currently has over 130 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Heather Ripley
Ripley PR
865-977-1973
hripley@ripleypr.com
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