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Boat Lagoon Yachting sells 85 yachts in region
"Sales have surged, driven in large part by our base of loyal customers upgrading to bigger boats, and their referrals of friends who seek the service assurance of a long-standing local dealership."
Mr. Vrit Yongsakul, Group Chief Executive Officer, Boat Lagoon Yachting
BANGKOK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boat Lagoon Yachting, one of Southeast Asia's largest yacht dealerships operating in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Maldives, today, announced that it has registered record sales of 85 luxury yachts during the last 24 months, with 42 of them being new yachts.
Mr. Vrit Yongsakul, Group Chief Executive Officer, Boat Lagoon Yachting, said, "We have represented Princess Yachts for 27 years across five countries, and this has been one of the strongest couple of years.
"Sales have surged, driven in large part by our base of loyal customers upgrading to bigger boats, and their referrals of friends who seek the service assurance of a long-standing local dealership. About half of these new yacht sales were to existing clients."
He said that as a result of this trend, during the last 24 months, the best-selling yachts have also become the larger ones, with 30 of the new yachts sold being 70 feet, and larger.
"A number of years ago, Boat Lagoon Yachting sold the first 80-foot Princess Y75 yacht in the world – hull number one – and since then this segment has continued to be the most successful in the region for Boat Lagoon Yachting. Among the yachts we have sold in this size segment are six units of the latest Princess Y85 series. And, in this year alone, we have also sold three of Princess Yachts' flagship 95-foot yachts, including two X95 yachts and a Y95 yacht, with the latter, again, the first sold in the world – hull number one," Mr. Yongsakul said.
According to Mr. Yongsakul, even though the region has benefited from the buoyancy of the global yacht sector, Singapore and particularly Thailand stand out as exceptions in being more challenging and demanding markets.
"These are countries where word-of-mouth and long-term relationships are the keys to success, and this has helped Boat Lagoon Yachting secure a greater than 75% market share of new yachts sold that are in the range of 55ft to 100ft and manufactured by a global brand," he said.
"Having sold more than 90 new boats in this size range in recent years, we are fortunate to have a family of owners who are ready to move to larger yachts. At the same time, the amazing new designs in the range are helping to attract an increasing number of new boaters into this exciting activity."
Boat Lagoon Yachting is one of the region's longest-established luxury yacht importation, distribution and after-sales organisations, with 30 years of experience. It owns one of the largest yacht maintenance and service facilities in Southeast Asia as well as has marinas and shipyards among its group businesses.
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Albuquerque police detain suspect in killing of 4 Muslim men
(AP) - Police announced Tuesday that they have detained a “primary suspect” in the killings of four Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, whose deaths sparked fear in Muslim communities nationwide.
Police Chief Harold Medina made the announcement on Twitter, saying that authorities had tracked down a vehicle believed to be involved in one of the slayings in New Mexico’s largest city.
“The driver was detained, and he is our primary suspect for the murders,” the tweet said.
No other information was immediately available. Police planned to provide an update later Tuesday.
The slayings drew the attention of President Joe Biden, who said such attacks “have no place in America.” They also sent a shudder through Muslim communities, where some people questioned their safety and limited their movements.
When told about the announcement, Muhammad Imtiaz Hussain, brother of one of the victims, Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, said he felt relieved but needed to know more about the suspect and the motive.
“This gives us hope that we will have (the) truth come out,” he said. “We need to know why.”
Naeem Hussain was killed Friday night, and the three other men died in ambush shootings.
Hussain, 25, was from Pakistan. His death came just days after those of Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, and Aftab Hussein, 41, who were also from Pakistan and members of the same mosque.
The earliest case involves the November killing of Mohammad Ahmadi, 62, from Afghanistan.
Authorities on Monday sought help searching for a vehicle that appeared to be the one discovered on Tuesday.
The common elements in the deaths were the victims’ race and religion, officials said, and police were trying to determine if the deaths are linked.
Debbie Almontaser, a Muslim community leader in New York, said that a female friend who lives in Michigan and wears the hijab head covering shared with her over the weekend just how rattled she was. “She’s like, ‘This is so terrifying. I’m so scared. I travel alone,’” Almontaser said.
Aneela Abad, general secretary at the Islamic Center of New Mexico, described a community reeling from the killings, its grief compounded by confusion and fear of what may follow.
“We are just completely shocked and still trying to comprehend and understand what happened, how and why,” she said.
Some people have avoided going out unless “absolutely necessary,” and some Muslim university students have been wondering whether it is safe for them to stay in the city, she said. The center has also beefed up its security.
Police initially said the same vehicle was suspected of being used in all four homicides — a dark gray or silver four-door Volkswagen that appeared to be a Jetta or Passat with dark tinted windows. But the police chief’s tweet referred only to the vehicle’s connection with one slaying.
Authorities released photos hoping people could help identify the car and offered a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Investigators did not say where the images were taken or what led them to suspect the car was involved in the slayings. Police spokesperson Gilbert Gallegos said in an email Monday that the agency has received tips regarding the car but did not elaborate.
Gallegos said he could not comment on what kind of gun was used in the shootings, or whether police know how many suspects were involved in the violence.
Few anti-Muslim hate crimes have been recorded in Albuquerque over the last five years, according to FBI data cited by Brian Levin, director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism and a professor of criminal justice at California State University at San Bernardino.
From 2017 through 2020, there was one anti-Muslim hate crime a year. The highest recent number was in 2016, when Albuquerque police recorded six out of a total of 25 hate crimes.
That largely tracks with national trends, which hit the lowest numbers in a decade in 2020, only to increase by 45% in 2021 in a dozen cities and states, Levin said.
Albuquerque authorities say they cannot determine if the slayings were hate crimes until they have identified a suspect and a motive.
Louis Schlesinger, a forensic psychology professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, said bias killings are often perpetrated by a small group of people, typically young white men. A lone perpetrator is rare.
“These are basically total losers by every dimension, whether it’s social, economic, psychological, what have you,” he said. “They’re filled with hatred for one reason or another and target a particular group that they see, in their mind, to blame for all their problems in life.”
It was not clear whether the victims knew their attacker or attackers.
The most recent victim was found dead after police received a call of a shooting. Authorities declined to say whether the killing was carried out in a way similar to the other deaths.
Muhammad Afzaal Hussain had worked as a field organizer for a local congresswoman’s campaign.
Democratic Rep. Melanie Stansbury issued a statement praising him as “one of the kindest and hardest working people” she has ever known. She said the urban planner was “committed to making our public spaces work for every person and cleaning up legacy pollution.”
As land-use director for the city of Española — more than 85 miles (137 kilometers) north of Albuquerque — Hussain worked to improve conditions and inclusivity for disadvantaged minorities, the mayor’s office said.
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Dazio reported from Los Angeles and Fam from Winter Park, Florida. Associated Press writer Lindsay Whitehurst in Washington and AP news researchers Rhonda Shafner and Jennifer Farrar in New York contributed to this report.
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Arvind Chaudhry is joining Vial's Oncology Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). As a member of the Vial SAB, Dr. Chaudhry will lend his expertise to the Vial team as they launch and optimize their Oncology CRO.
Vial is a next-generation CRO on a mission to disrupt the clinical trials industry with best-in-class trial management and CRO services. The new Oncology CRO will distinguish itself by leveraging their tech-enabled trial management system that integrates eSource, ePRO, EDC and CTMS systems into a seamless operating system. In addition, their streamlined study startup processes, centralized pre-screening call center, and unparalleled approach to patient recruitment deliver a superior CRO experience for Oncology sponsors.
"At Summit Cancer Centers, I have worked tirelessly to ensure that clinical trials are a top priority. I do this work for a simple reason: trials advance our understanding of the field and bring new treatment options to patients. As a member of the Vial Oncology CRO SAB, I am excited to bring my expertise in running trials to bear in reimagining clinical trials infrastructure. I support Vial's efforts to deploy modern technology and take a new approach to running Oncology trials." said Dr. Chaudhry on joining the board.
Arvind Chaudhry, M.D. is the Director of Summit Cancer Centers and is a leading Principal Investigator in early-stage Oncology clinical trials. Having received his Oncology training at the National Cancer Institute, at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD, Dr. Chaudhry has conducted hundreds of clinical trials including on several novel agents that have been approved by the FDA.
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About Vial: Vial's mission is to empower scientists to cure all human diseases. Vial has executed that vision by launching a next-generation CRO (with slated launches in Ophthalmology CRO, Oncology CRO, Gastroenterology CRO, and a Neurology CRO), a site network (Dermatology Clinical Trials, Ophthalmology Clinical Trials, Gastroenterology Clinical Trials, Women's Health Clinical Trials, Neurology Clinical Trials), and technology platform (VialConnect CTMS) to accelerate research. Vial has over 125 employees and is based in San Francisco, California, and has contributed to over 750 trials from Phase I through Phase IV.
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Nominee will strengthen board experience matrix with global consumer packaged goods brand building expertise
Nominee would increase the number of independent directors to six
KELOWNA, BC, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (Nasdaq: VLNS) (the "Company" "The Valens Company" or "Valens"), a leading manufacturer of branded cannabis products, today announced that Ms. Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois, Senior Vice President and Global Chief Marketing Officer at MAC Cosmetics, intends to stand for election to its Board of Directors (the "Board") at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of The Valens Company to be held on August 2, 2022 (the "Meeting").
Ms. Moudachirou-Rébois has extensive experience leading and developing global brands at major multinational corporations, where she has proven adept at building and sustaining both revenue and profit growth through innovation, new product categories, and defining consumer experiences. The nomination came as Valens continues to strengthen its corporate governance policies to support its growth, including separating the Chair and CEO roles and appointing an independent Board Chair, maintaining a majority independent Board, and combining fresh perspectives, expertise, and capabilities that reflect the continued progression of the business. Furthermore, if all nominees are elected, the Board will consist of seven directors, two of whom are female, one of whom is racially diverse and one of whom self-identifies as LGBTQIA+.
Tyler Robson, Chief Executive Officer of The Valens Company, said "We couldn't be more delighted to put forward Ms. Moudachirou-Rébois as a director nominee for our Board of Directors. Her deep brand-building expertise, along with her product development and innovation experience align with the Company's most critical priorities today. Ms. Moudachirou-Rébois' perspective and contributions will help us to strengthen and diversify the skillset of our incumbent Board and deliver value for all stakeholders. We are confident that Ms. Moudachirou-Rébois will play an important role in supporting our strategies as we progress through our next phase of growth and continue our evolution into a leading global manufacturer of branded cannabis products."
New Addition to Board:
About Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois
Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois is SVP and Global Chief Marketing Officer for MAC Cosmetics, a subsidiary of Estée Lauder Companies, responsible for all things marketing at MAC, including product development and innovation, consumer education and brand communication. She has twenty years of international executive experience, working from Paris, London, and New York, with a focus on consumer-packaged goods and personal care brands, including at L'Oreal, Johnson & Johnson and Revlon Inc. She has expertise in brand-building, global and local brand management, new product development and consumer engagement with an emphasis on modern omni-channel marketing. Ms. Moudachirou-Rébois has an MBA from ESSEC in Cergy, France during which she did an exchange period at the University of Ottawa.
Incumbent Board:
About Andrew Cockwell
Chair of Board, Independent
Mr. Cockwell was appointed Chair of the Board on May 16, 2022. He is the Managing Partner of Ursataur Capital Management, a private equity firm he founded in 2009, which strategically invests in Canadian mid-market companies across various industries. He has a track record of fostering value creation for both private and public companies, and advises on issues such as strategic realignment, operational improvement, capital allocation and governance. Previously, Mr. Cockwell was a Founding Partner of ReichmannHauer Capital Partners, a Toronto-based private equity firm targeting both domestic and international investments. He also worked in the Private Equity and Corporate Finance practices at McKinsey & Company, which he joined in 2003 and where he advised businesses, private equity firms, and hedge funds in North America and Europe. Earlier in his career, he practiced M&A and securities law as an attorney at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York and London. Mr. Cockwell has a breadth of experience providing financial and legal advisory services in a variety of complex business contexts across a wide range of industries, including industrial coatings, ground support, financial services, and food and retail. Mr. Cockwell holds a Bachelor of Art (Hons.) from Queen's University and a LL.B. with Great Distinction from the Faculty of Law at McGill University.
About Drew Wolff
Director, Independent
Mr. Wolff is the Chief Financial Officer of Trupanion, a leading publicly traded pet insurance provider based in Seattle. Prior to that he held various senior finance roles at Starbucks Coffee Company, including Chief Financial Officer of the International and Channel Development Divisions and Global Treasurer. His responsibilities included leading finance and accounting teams for the international retail stores and global consumer packaged goods business, global cash management, financial analytics and forecasting, and enterprise risk management. Prior to joining Starbucks, Mr. Wolff had over fifteen years of experience in senior roles in banking and financial services including seven years at Barclays PLC in London. Mr. Wolff is an audit committee member at BECU, the largest community-based credit union in the U.S. with $25 billion in assets. He holds the NACD.DC qualification from the National Association of Corporate Directors and has completed level one of the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting qualification from SASB. Mr. Wolff has an MBA from the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and a B.Sc. in Economics, with distinction, from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
About Guy Beaudin
Director, Independent
Dr. Guy Beaudin is a senior partner at RHR International responsible for the firm's business development and marketing activities and providing services to the firm's global clients. He is a trusted advisor to CEOs, boards of directors, and senior executive teams across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. His practice includes the full scope of RHR International's core services from the assessment and development of high-potential talent to senior team effectiveness, to board effectiveness and CEO succession. He is experienced in post M&A work in aligning teams and cultures in cross-border acquisition, building high-potential programs for clients in financial services, upgrading talent in various PE portfolio companies and assisting a pension fund in building robust and reliable succession planning. Prior to joining RHR 25 years ago, Dr. Beaudin worked as an internal HR director for an international organization. He has also worked in senior-level marketing and finance positions in manufacturing and financial services organizations. Dr. Beaudin has an MBA from the University of Ottawa and a PhD in industrial and organizational psychology from the University of Montreal. He is actively engaged in his community and is a past director of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. He is also a graduate of the ICD's Directors Education Program.
About Karin McCaskill
Director, Independent
Ms. McCaskill held the role of Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Empire Company Limited and Sobeys Inc. until her retirement in 2018. In her fifteen-year career at Empire and Sobeys, Ms. McCaskill was responsible for a full scope of legal activities focused on corporate governance together with regulatory and advisory functions for all aspects of the grocery and pharmacy businesses. She provided legal leadership on various complex, high-profile transactions, including Empire's $1 billion deal to take Sobeys private in 2007 as well as Sobeys' acquisition of Canada Safeway for $5.8 billion in 2013. Ms. McCaskill has been recognized for her various achievements and mentorship within the legal community, including receiving the award for General Counsel of the Year in 2014, and the BLG Stephen Sigurdson Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, both presented by the Canadian General Counsel Awards. Ms. McCaskill has broad non-profit board experience over the past four decades, including serving as Chair of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission and the Canadian Employers Council, and is currently a member of the Georgian Peaks Ski Club Board of Directors and Chair of the Governance Committee. She holds an HBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University and an LL.B from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University. Ms. McCaskill co-owns Tuck Shop Trading Co. Limited, a Toronto-based retail clothing business, and is owner and principal of Woodlawn Consulting Ltd.
About Ashley McGrath
Director, Independent
Mr. McGrath was the Lead Director of Valens from May 25, 2021 to May 16, 2022. A life-long entrepreneur, he has over the past 16 years built Glencoe Developments Inc. into a large western Canadian real estate development business. He has overseen all aspects of the growth of the business including land acquisition, finance and sales of over 850,000 square feet of development space. He oversees the management of a large rental portfolio of residential and commercial real estate across Western Canada. He is also a major shareholder in an agribusiness operating over 400,000 square feet of indoor livestock production as well as a 23,000-acre grain farm. Mr. McGrath has been deeply involved in Valens' business in an advisory capacity to the Company for the past several years, leveraging his entrepreneurial skills and strategic growth experience to benefit the Company.
About Tyler Robson
Director, Non-Independent
Mr. Robson was the Chair of the Board from May 2, 2017 to May 16, 2022, and is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Prior to being appointed CEO in May 2017, he served as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all operational functions of the business and leading various innovation and product development initiatives. Under Mr. Robson's leadership, the Company has repositioned its core offering from extraction services to branded product sales supported by a full suite of product development and manufacturing capabilities. Mr. Robson has expertise in plant genetics and extraction processes, with a strong interest in the use of cannabinoids to treat various medical conditions. He attended the University of Saskatchewan on a football scholarship, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree, then returned to Kelowna to pursue a career in life sciences. Mr. Robson was selected as a recipient of Canada's Top 40 Under 40 for 2021 and the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce's Top 40 Under 40 for 2020. He was also included in the International Forum on Advancements in Healthcare's Top 100 Leaders in Healthcare in 2019.
At Valens, it's Personal.
The Valens Company is a leading manufacturer of cannabis products with a mission to bring the benefits of cannabis to the world. The Company provides proprietary cannabis processing services, in addition to best-in-class product development, manufacturing, and commercialization of cannabis consumer packaged goods. The Valens Company's high-quality products are formulated for the medical, health and wellness, and recreational consumer segments, and are offered across all cannabis product categories with a focus on quality and innovation. The Company also manufactures, distributes, and sells a wide range of CBD products in the United States through its subsidiary Green Roads, and distributes medicinal cannabis products to Australia through its subsidiary Valens Australia. In partnership with brand houses, consumer packaged goods companies and licensed cannabis producers around the globe, the Company continues to grow its diverse product portfolio in alignment with evolving cannabis consumer preferences in key markets. Through Valens Labs, the Company is setting the standard in cannabis testing and research and development with Canada's only ISO17025 accredited analytical services lab, named The Centre of Excellence in Plant-Based Science by partner and scientific world leader Thermo Fisher Scientific. Discover more on The Valens Company at http://www.thevalenscompany.com.
All information included in this press release, including any information as to the future financial or operating performance and other statements of The Valens Company that express management's expectations or estimates of future performance, other than statements of historical fact, constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date hereof. Forward-looking statements are included for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Wherever possible, words such as "plans", "expects", "scheduled", "trends", "forecasts", "future", "indications", "potential", "estimates", "predicts", "anticipate", "to establish", "believe", "intend", "ability to", or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "should", "could", "would", "might", "will", or are "likely" to be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of these words or other variations thereof, have been used to identify such forward-looking information. Specific forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the ability to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules, and anticipated courses of action.
The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others, the inability to meet the Minimum Bid Requirement or comply with Nasdaq's other listing standards within the prescribed time period, which could result in the delisting of the common shares, Canadian regulatory risk, Australian regulatory risk, U.S. regulatory risk, U.S. border crossing and travel bans, the uncertainties, effects of and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, reliance on licenses, expansion of facilities, competition, dependence on supply of cannabis and reliance on other key inputs, dependence on senior management and key personnel, general business risk and liability, regulation of the cannabis industry, change in laws, regulations and guidelines, compliance with laws, limited operating history, vulnerability to rising energy costs, unfavourable publicity or consumer perception, product liability, risks related to intellectual property, product recalls, difficulties with forecasts, management of growth and litigation, many of which are beyond the control of The Valens Company. For a more comprehensive discussion of the risks faced by The Valens Company, and which may cause the actual financial results, performance or achievements of The Valens Company to be materially different from estimated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking information or forward-looking statements, please refer to The Valens Company's latest Annual Information Form filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com or on The Valens Company's website at www.thevalenscompany.com. The risks described in such Annual Information Form are hereby incorporated by reference herein. Although the forward-looking statements contained herein reflect management's current beliefs and reasonable assumptions based upon information available to management as of the date hereof, The Valens Company cannot be certain that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information. The Valens Company cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Valens Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Nothing herein should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or sell securities of The Valens Company.
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Wells Fargo will join AFP in their efforts to increase awareness of treasury and finance careers among underrepresented communities.
BETHESDA, Md., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) announced its partnership with Wells Fargo in AFP's DEI Awareness Initiative for Treasury and Finance. Wells Fargo joins AFP and founding partner, Invesco, as they showcase opportunities for professional development, skills building, ongoing training and continuous learning to prepare individuals with diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds for challenging and rewarding careers in corporate treasury and finance.
As part of the initiative, AFP offers scholarships for its own two professional certifications, for college students and professionals within underserved communities interested in a career in treasury and finance and provides DEI resources for employers.
"Our profession is expanding rapidly, and it is our intention to ensure that expansion includes a diverse workforce," said Jim Kaitz, CEO and president of AFP. "Bringing fresh voices and diverse skill sets to the table will only serve to enhance and propel the corporate finance and treasury profession forward."
"We strive to work with incredibly talented professionals, and one of the most important paths to achieving that is to fully embrace and support DE&I. We want to achieve a workforce with a diversity of people and perspectives that is as multifaceted as the world in which we operate," said Paul Camp, head of Global Treasury Management for Wells Fargo. "Our teams are excited to work together with AFP to build awareness of this important program."
Please direct all press inquiries to Melissa Rawak, managing director, at mrawak@afponline.org.
Headquartered outside of Washington, D.C., and located regionally in Singapore, the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is the professional society committed to advancing the success of treasury and finance members and their organizations. Established and administered by AFP, the Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional credentials set standards of excellence in treasury and finance.
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Family of Hall of Famer Sam Mills keeps pounding at Enshrinement
CANTON - Did Sam Mills go into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday as a Saint or a Panther?
Neither.
Unlike baseball, the Pro Football Hall of Fame does not ask its new members to declare their primary team. In baseball, the ball cap of the chosen team is affixed to his head on his Hall of Fame plaque - in Cooperstown, the Jim Thome plaque wears a Cleveland cap.
Canton uses bronze busts. One of Mills unveiled at Saturday's Enshrinement, like everyone else's, depicted his face, but not his teams.
That noted, had Mills been given his choice in the early 1980s, his only team would have been the Cleveland Browns.Mills went undrafted out of Montclair State (New Jersey) in 1981, but Browns head coach Sam Rutgliano had an inkling that little Sam, the 5-foot-9 linebacker, might be a player. Mills became convinced he would make the team.
Rutigliano put the final call in the hands of defensive coordinator Marty Schottenheimer, and then told friends he was afraid cutting him, as the Browns did, was a bad idea.
And the older Sam was right. Mills starred on three Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars teams that won USFL championships, rocked 'em with the New Orleans Saints for nine years, and made such an impact in three years with the Carolina Panthers that they put up a statue.
Mills' long-standing approach to overcoming was "keep pounding." He used the words in a famous postseason speech to the Panthers, when he was a Carolina coach dying of cancer.
He left the world in 2005, at age 45.
"He was a father, a friend, a husband and a leader who always kept pounding, no matter the odds," said his widow Melanie, speaking in his place at the Enshrinement. "He treated everyone with the dignity and the respect they deserved.
"He made friends everywhere. He made friends at his cancer treatments. He never forgot he was just a man."The family chose Jim Mora to be Mills' Hall of Fame presenter. It was Mora who nervously gave Mills a roster spot in the USFL. After leveraging three USFL championships into the Saints head coaching job, Mora reluctantly gave Mills a roster spot in New Orleans.
"When he first got in the defensive huddle with the Saints, I had to admit he looked short," Mora said. "As we got going, he never looked short to me again."
Mills was still hammering away in 1996, at age 37, when he helped lead Carolina, a second-year expansion team, to the NFC finals.
Melanie Mills and Mora both gazed at Sam's likeness on the Enshrinement stage as they jointly pulled a gold drape off the bronze bust.
"I got very emotional when Sam was chosen for the Hall of Fame," Mora said.
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NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of CDK Global, Inc. ("CDK" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CDK), in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (NYSE: BBU) via a tender offer. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company's shareholders will receive $54.87 in cash for each share of CDK common stock owned. The transaction is valued at $8.3 billion.
If you own CDK shares and wish to discuss this investigation or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, visit our website:
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Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) CDK's board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the $54.87 per-share merger consideration adequately compensates CDK's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed. Notably, the merger consideration is below the $56.50 median price target set by analysts, and at least one analyst set a price target for the Company of $65 per share, $10.13 above the per-share merger consideration.
Weiss Law has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
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BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in Norway have euthanized a walrus that had drawn crowds of spectators in the Oslo Fjord after concluding that it posed a risk to humans.
The 600-kilogram (1,320-pound) female walrus, known affectionately as Freya, became a popular attraction in Norway in recent weeks, despite warnings from officials that people should refrain from getting close and posing for pictures with the massive marine mammal. Freya liked to clamber on small boats, causing damage to them.
Walruses are protected and as recently as last month officials said they hoped Freya would leave of her own accord and that euthanasia would be a last resort.
Norway’s Directorate of Fisheries said Freya was put down early Sunday “based on an overall assessment of the continued threat to human safety.”
“Through on-site observations the past week, it was made clear that the public has disregarded the current recommendation to keep a clear distance to the walrus,” it said. “Therefore, the Directorate has concluded, the possibility for potential harm to people was high and animal welfare was not being maintained.”
The head of the directorate, Frank Bakke-Jensen, said other options — including moving the animal elsewhere — were considered. But authorities concluded it wasn’t a viable option.
“We have sympathies for the fact that the decision can cause a reaction from the public, but I am firm that this was the right call,” Bakke-Jensen said. “We have great regard for animal welfare, but human life and safety must take precedence.”
Atlantic walruses normally live in the Arctic. It is unusual but not unheard of for them to travel into the North and Baltic Seas. Another walrus, nicknamed Wally, was seen last year on beaches and even a lifeboat dock in Wales and elsewhere. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/norway-puts-down-freya-the-walrus-that-drew-oslo-crowds/ | 2022-08-14T17:14:58Z |
GUANGZHOU, China, April 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 131st Canton Fair will be held online from April 15-24. Now, through various social media channels, the Fair has promoted various exhibits including cases and bags.
With the rapid development of the global society and economy and the improvement of people's living standards, luggage has become a necessity in people's lives as travel, business trips and other activities becoming more frequent.
The 130th Canton Fair has displayed a wide range of new commodities, including an anti-theft backpack, a dual-use carbon fiber case, school backpack bags adapted for ergonomics. Many buyers were surprised after watching livestreams, and left comments in social media accounts of Canton Fair. Hakim Jarrar from Spain was one of them, and he said the Cases & Bags section looked like a sci-fi world with everything one expected to find. Many commented in Canton Fair social media accounts, expressing the expectation of more hi-tech luggage at the 131st session.
With over 20,000 enterprises, China is a large luggage producer, occupying more than 70% of the global share. Manufacturers are mainly located in coastal provinces and cities such as Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Shandong, Shanghai, Jiangsu, and inland provinces including Hebei and Hunan.
The huge international luggage demand and the competitive pressure brought about by the high concentration of the industry chain have pushed more and more luggage business owners to focus on improving product quality. Beyond pursuit of beauty, many business owners have explored quality, practicality, and personalization. Some enterprises, taking "human+bag+technology" approaches, have collected numerous independent R&D patents, and their masterpieces have won awards in famous design contests at home and abroad. An example is the sustainable solar energy backpack, which won the Goldreed Industrial Design Awards for its innovative use of flexible solar panels to realize the transformation from light energy into electric energy and energy storage.
According to Alan Liu, Deputy Director General of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Canton Fair, the USB interface design on luggage has become the standard at the Canton Fair. Gyroscopes are installed in backpacks to send alarms when the elderly fall. The 131st Canton Fair will continue to display a number of intelligent and fashionable new products through its "Cloud Platform", aiming to help China's intelligent manufacturing better go global and benefit the world.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Six people were killed and 12 wounded in Sacramento last weekend in what police say was a shootout between rival gangs as bars closed and patrons crowded in the streets just blocks from the California state Capitol.
The explosion of gunfire captured on cellphone videos was punctuated by the screams of terrified people running for cover. More than 100 bullets were fired — many in rapid-fire bursts — during the brief battle.
Police said at least five gunmen from at least two gangs opened fire, but so far only three men have been arrested in the investigation and none has been charged with homicide. Only two of those men — brothers who were among the wounded — have been connected to the shooting, though they only face firearms charges at this time.
Some things to know about the situation:
WHO HAS BEEN ARRESTED IN SHOOTING?
Two brothers, Smiley and Dandrae Martin, are the only two people arrested so far who have been connected by police to the shooting.
A third man was arrested near the scene of the shootout with a gun that police do not think was fired during the melee.
Dandrae Martin, 26, is the only suspect identified by police as a shooter. He was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon but prosecutors have only charged him with a gun possession offense.
Martin, whose gunshot wound was minor, did not enter a plea during a brief hearing in Sacramento Superior Court this week on a charge of being a convict carrying a gun. His lawyer said she wouldn’t decide whether to seek bail until prosecutors determine whether to charge him with a more serious crime.
Smiley Martin, 27, was more seriously injured in the shooting and arrested in the hospital on suspicion of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and possession of a machine gun.
Both brothers have felony criminal records that include convictions for violent attacks on women they encouraged to work as prostitutes, according to prosecutors and court records.
Smiley Martin was released from prison under supervision of probation officers in February after serving less than half his 10-year sentence because of voter-approved changes to state law that lessened the punishment for some felonies and provided a chance for earlier release.
A chance at freedom even sooner was rejected in May 2021 after prosecutors wrote to the Parole Board citing Martin’s lengthy rap sheet and said he “clearly has little regard for human life and the law.”
WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE THE SHOOTING?
Police have yet to reveal what led to the shootout, but a 15-minute video posted live on Facebook earlier in the night by Smiley Martin showed him brandishing a large handgun, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.
The video posted about four hours before the shooting was believed to be shot in a parking lot in north Sacramento.
Smiley and Dandrae Martin were in the video, along with Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi, one of the men who died in the shooting, said the official, who was not authorized to discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.
Investigators believe some of the men involved in the shooting were members of the Crips street gang, the official said. At least one of the victims had been linked by law enforcement to the Bloods gang, according to the official.
In the video, Smiley Martin repeatedly waved a handgun at the camera, saying at one point he was going to a club but didn’t have identification, the official said. He also spoke of an affiliation with the Crips street gang and Hoye-Lucchesi could be heard making veiled threats against someone else, according to the official.
At other points in the video, it appeared the handgun was tucked in Martin’s waistband, the official said.
The video also showed local police officers drive nearby and call out to the group to ask if they had seen a child nearby, the official said. The men responded they hadn’t before the officer drove off.
Sacramento police spokesman Chad Lewis said officers were aware of video that included three of the people involved in the shooting. He said the video showed people waving guns and, at some point, a police cruiser rolled up.
WHAT TYPE OF GUNS WERE FIRED?
Police have yet to reveal what type of weapons were used in the shooting, but they have said more than 100 rounds were fired, which is based on the number of shell casings recovered.
Witnesses provided more than 200 videos and photos and tips that have helped investigators, police said. The explosion of gunfire heard on videos posted online had the ring of semi-automatic or automatic weapons.
A stolen handgun found at the scene had been been converted to a weapon capable of automatic gunfire. Police were trying to determine if it was used in the shootout.
Smiley Martin faces a charge of possessing a machine gun, though police have said nothing about whether that weapon was used in the shooting.
The official who spoke on condition of anonymity said police were trying to figure out if the gun Martin was seen sporting in the video was used in the attack.
Police also seized a handgun during a search of three homes after the shooting.
WHO WERE THE VICTIMS?
They were three fathers raising their young children, a sister driving downtown to pick up her older sibling from a night out, a landscaper saving her pay for concert tickets and a woman living on the streets in search of housing.
The six people slain were remembered with memorials on the city’s downtown streets featuring photographs, candles, cards, balloons and, in one case, two empty bottles of Hennessy liquor.
The Sacramento County coroner identified them as: Johntaya Alexander, 21; Melinda Davis, 57; Yamile Martinez-Andrade, 21; Sergio Harris, 38; Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi, 32; and De’vazia Turner, 29.
Of the 12 people wounded, at least two remained hospitalized Friday.
Police have said Smiley Martin will be booked at the Sacramento County jail after he is released from the hospital.
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Melley reported from Los Angeles. Associated Press writers Stefanie Dazio in Los Angeles, Don Thompson in Sacramento and Michael Balsamo Washington contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/explainer-sacramento-gang-shooting-killed-6-wounded-12/ | 2022-04-09T14:09:17Z |
After New York state’s top court this week crushed Democratic hopes of coming out ahead in this decade’s redistricting cycle, the party faces an increasingly precarious legal environment in the hyper-partisan battle over drawing legislative lines.
New York’s Court of Appeals on Wednesday overturned a map that Democrats muscled through the state legislature there, deciding that a nonpartisan expert will instead draw the lines for the state’s 26 congressional districts. It was at least the fifth time this cycle a state court has ruled that maps drawn by its state legislature were too partisan, with a Democratic map in Maryland also falling and Republican-drawn ones in Kansas, North Carolina and Ohio being tossed out as well.
Still, Republicans are favored to win state Supreme Court races in North Carolina and Ohio in November that’d enable those GOP-controlled legislatures to implement more partisan maps before 2024. In contrast, the 4-3 New York decision came from a court appointed entirely by Democrats, a party that now finds itself bound to a bipartisan process written into the state’s constitution.
“Democratic judges are not really as inclined to excuse extreme partisan gerrymandering as Republican ones are,” said Lakshya Jain, a lecturer at the University of California-Berkeley who writes on redistricting at the website Split Ticket. “Democrats for a long time have been pushing for redistricting reform and anti-gerrymandering legislation,” Jain noted, and that seeps into their judges’ preferences.
The biggest test of this potential legal asymmetry comes in Florida, where Democrats and civil rights groups are challenging a congressional map that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the GOP-controlled legislature there. Legislators had initially balked at the map, which aggressively favors their party, because it dismantles two plurality-Black districts in possible violation of the state’s Fair Districts Amendment, which requires lawmakers to draw districts that let racial and linguistic minorities pick their chosen representatives.
Republicans insist they’ve followed the law in Florida, though many legal experts disagree.
“This is not a difficult legal question,” said Douglas Spencer, a law professor at the University of Colorado-Boulder. “It would be a complete abdication of the rule of law if they take the most gerrymandered map in American history and let it stand.”
Spencer said he’s optimistic Florida’s state supreme court will ultimately strike down the map but notes he’s in a minority among redistricting experts. That’s because six of the seven members of the state supreme court were appointed by Republican governors.
Democrats began the once-a-decade redistricting cycle anxiously, with Republicans in control of drawing vastly more congressional seats. That’s due to a combination of GOP success in state elections and that Democrats’ reform push has led them to cede line-drawing power to independent commissions in states they control, like Colorado.
But Democrats were relatively successful, shifting the typical House seat close to President Joe Biden’s five-point margin of victory in 2020. Until the end of the New York and Florida litigation, it’s impossible to precisely evaluate how the party did, but it’s likely the map will still lean more toward Democrats than after 2010, when Republicans used their statehouse dominance to try to lock in a House majority through partisan maps. But much of Democrats’ gains came in New York, the most populous state where the party controlled line-drawing and one where it stood to net as many as four House seats in its partisan map.
The recent flurry of state court actions are due to a legal ruling at the tail end of the last redistricting cycle. In 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruled that federal courts have no role in policing partisan gerrymanders, or maps drawn explicitly to benefit one party by contorting lines to capture enough of its voters to reliably win elections.
That kicked redistricting litigation into state courts. “State courts have in a lot of ways been the hero this cycle,” said Michael Li of the Brennan Center for Social Justice, which argues against gerrymandering and for redistricting reform.
But Li noted state courts have vulnerabilities that the federal system doesn’t have. The composition of many state courts change from election to election, making rulings in places like North Carolina and Ohio dependent on whichever party has the political winds at its back in November. State courts are also uneven — in some states such as New York they aggressively strike down gerrymanders, while in places like Texas, the state supreme court is so conservative that civil rights groups have routinely not even bothered to ask it for help, instead going to federal courts to challenge maps drawn by the GOP-controlled legislature in recent decades.
There’s even more uncertainty over the legal landscape of redistricting this cycle because the conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court has indicated it may rewrite the rules that govern the drawing of legislative districts. In February, conservatives on the court said they may revise the standards on how to draw districts that comply with the Voting Right Act’s requirement that minorities get a chance to choose their own representatives and are not simply scattered among voters of other races. And in March, four conservative justices indicated they wanted to consider Republican lawyers’ arguments that only state legislatures — and not state courts — have the say in drawing congressional maps.
Still, redistricting reformers said they remain heartened by how courts performed in this cycle so far. Suzanne Almeida of Common Cause, a frequent litigant opposing gerrymanders, noted that courts in Republican states like Ohio have joined ones in deep Democratic states like New York in striking down partisan maps.
“If I ran the world,” Almeida said, there’d be national standards against gerrymandering to ensure skewed maps in one big state don’t tilt the entire congressional map. But a Democratic proposal for just that foundered in Congress earlier this year. So, Almeida said, ”we are taking the wins that we can take.” | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/democrats-face-worsening-legal-environment-on-redistricting/ | 2022-04-29T07:07:49Z |
World’s largest recorded freshwater fish caught in Cambodia
BANGKOK (AP) — The world’s largest recorded freshwater fish, a giant stingray, has been caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia, according to scientists from the Southeast Asian nation and the United States.
The stingray, captured on June 13, measured almost four meters (13 feet) from snout to tail and weighed slightly under 300 kilograms (660 pounds), according to a statement Monday by Wonders of the Mekong, a joint Cambodian-U.S. research project.
The previous record for a freshwater fish was a 293-kilogram (646-pound) Mekong giant catfish, discovered in Thailand in 2005, the group said.
The stingray was snagged by a local fisherman south of Stung Treng in northeastern Cambodia. The fisherman alerted a nearby team of scientists from the Wonders of the Mekong project, which has publicized its conservation work in communities along the river.
The scientists arrived within hours of getting a post-midnight call with the news, and were amazed at what they saw.
“Yeah, when you see a fish this size, especially in freshwater, it is hard to comprehend, so I think all of our team was stunned,” Wonders of the Mekong leader Zeb Hogan said in an online interview from the University of Nevada in Reno. The university is partnering with the Cambodian Fisheries Administration and USAID, the U.S. government’s international development agency.
Freshwater fish are defined as those that spend their entire lives in freshwater, as opposed to giant marine species such as bluefin tuna and marlin, or fish that migrate between fresh and saltwater like the huge beluga sturgeon.
The stingray’s catch was not just about setting a new record, he said.
“The fact that the fish can still get this big is a hopeful sign for the Mekong River, " Hogan said, noting that the waterway faces many environmental challenges.
The Mekong River runs through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. It is home to several species of giant freshwater fish but environmental pressures are rising. In particular, scientists fear a major program of dam building in recent years may be seriously disrupting spawning grounds.
“Big fish globally are endangered. They’re high-value species. They take a long time to mature. So if they’re fished before they mature, they don’t have a chance to reproduce,” Hogan said. “A lot of these big fish are migratory, so they need large areas to survive. They’re impacted by things like habitat fragmentation from dams, obviously impacted by overfishing. So about 70% of giant freshwater fish globally are threatened with extinction, and all of the Mekong species.”
The team that rushed to the site inserted a tagging device near the tail of the mighty fish before releasing it. The device will send tracking information for the next year, providing unprecedented data on giant stingray behavior in Cambodia.
“The giant stingray is a very poorly understood fish. Its name, even its scientific name, has changed several times in the last 20 years,” Hogan said. “It’s found throughout Southeast Asia, but we have almost no information about it. We don’t know about its life history. We don’t know about its ecology, about its migration patters.”
Researchers say it’s the fourth giant stingray reported in the same area in the past two months, all of them females. They think this may be a spawning hotspot for the species.
Local residents nicknamed the stingray “Boramy,” or “full moon,” because of its round shape and because the moon was on the horizon when it was freed on June 14. In addition to the honor of having caught the record-breaker, the lucky fisherman was compensated at market rate, meaning he received a payment of around $600.
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MUNDRA, India, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jash Energy, Arctech's first joint venture manufacturing base in India, announced its inauguration in Mundra, India. The manufacturing base with a 3 GW annual capacity is the first manufacturing base dedicated to solar trackers in the country, allowing producing all major components for its solar tracker products.
Shail Shah, Director of Jash Energy; Gail Chen, General Manager of East Asia and India at Arctech, Director and CEO of Jash Energy; John Yu, General Manager of Jash Energy in charge of production and Gino Sebastian, Operations Director at Arctech joined the inauguration ceremony.
Located over 16 acres in Mundra, Gujarat, the new factory is modeled after Arctech's existing Chinese manufacturing base in both the automatic production line and world-class manufacturing management system.
Arctech is well-acclaimed for its signature solar tracker with the patented torque tube design and the multi-point drive mechanism. Hence the manufacturing base is particularly facilitated by the industrial advanced automatic production line for Arctech's patented torque tube allowing for better performance in solar trackers' stiffness.
With its long-lasting dedication to deepening the market penetration in India, the official launch of the factory marks that the company is now capable to encompass the full lifecycle of tracker systems including structural, mechanical and electrical design as well as construction, operation and maintenance in the country.
The company also celebrated its historical shipment momentum in the region reaching 3.5GW recently. According to Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables, Arctech holds the No. 1 position for solar trackers in India in 2020 and a 45% market share in 2021.
Strategically located in Mundra, the largest private port in India, Jash Energy will have easy access to Western, Middle East, and African markets. Mundra also provides an ideal base for traders due to its relatively short logistics connectivity to the northwestern hinterland. It is easily accessible from all major industrial destinations in Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh for the export of cargo, the company stated.
Arctech has added more than 200 jobs to the local community by setting up this factory. It also plans technical training for local employees. As for raw materials availability, the company is planning to go deeper in vertically integrated production, including using local steel for trackers that are made in India. It plans to work with domestic steel manufacturing partners to develop solar trackers.
The company will host a cocktail party celebrating the grand ceremony of Jash Energy in JW Marriott NEW DELHI AEROCITY in September.
"The opening of the JV factory has marked Arctech's determination on practicing a long-term localization strategy in India, we will continue to enhance our presence to reduce the region's dependence on traditional and costly sources of energy," Remarked Gail.
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Strand Books Leadership Promotes Women's Rights
EAST VILLAGE, N.Y., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For nearly a century, the Strand Bookstore on the corner of 12th and Broadway in the heart of the East Village has brought some of the greatest literary leaders, artists and notables together. On Friday, May 6th, The Strand Book Store welcomed, (D-Mass) Senator Elizabeth Warren to the Rare Book Room for an open discussion moderated by Professor and Civil Rights Activist, Maya D. Wiley on Warren's paperback release of, "Persist" and the topic of Women's Rights in the United States.
The two fierce activists jumped right into the conversation on everyone's mind –the vote to overturn Roe v. Wade. Warren was clear in her dissatisfaction with the recently leaked Supreme Court decision to overturn a woman's right to choose. She stated clearly, "It's the poor women in the United States who will suffer when the right to have a safe and legal abortion is no longer available."
When asked by attendees, "What can we do?" She instructed women to "get angry" and then go out and vote. At The Strand, shortly after the leaked the Supreme Court decision was made public, the staff curated a booklist centered around Women's Reproductive Rights, committing 20% of the proceeds to go directly to Planned Parenthood. "Strand has an obligation to our customers and to our community" stated Laura Ravo, COO of The Strand. "We view books as resources to learn and grow. We remain steadfast and committed to using our voice to make a positive impact on the world and causes we believe in. The book collections we've curated in store and online show the history of the fight for reproductive rights and share the narratives of people who have had abortions. Both are vital in understanding the stakes of the current moment."
The Strand will continue to host events with individuals who are in leading decision-making roles on social issues that affect women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA community and more. For further information on The Strand and upcoming events visit www.strandbooks.com
CONTACT: Sandy Levy
E: sandy.levy@strandbooks.com
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Family’s photos found after flood destroyed home
Published: Jun. 20, 2022 at 7:45 AM CDT|Updated: 37 minutes ago
RED LODGE, Mont. (CNN) - A family that lost nearly everything in the floodwaters that overran red lodge, montana got some good news.
Milt and Kathy Bastian were forced to evacuate as high waters flooded their home. Neighbors saw their furniture floating down the street.
A local park was transformed into a makeshift “lost and found,” where granddaughter Courtney Halvorson found their dresser intact.
Amazingly, their family photographs inside survived undamaged, including a great-grandparent’s wedding picture.
Halvorson says finding those irreplaceable photos brought happy tears to her grandparents after a very tough week.
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(WKBN) — While inflation is not a direct credit score factor, its influence can have a big impact.
Right now, the United States has seen historic inflation. From gas to groceries, housing and everyday products, everyone is paying more.
Those day-to-day costs can have an impact on your credit score in subtle ways. Consumers may be tempted to extend credit to purchase items that may now be just outside of their budget, such as TVs, cars, appliances, furniture, and more.
Also, if you took advantage of the historic low-interest rates on mortgages over the past two years, you may find yourself with a lot of house but a bit bigger mortgage payment than you planned.
Since the interest rates were so low, many buyers were caught in bidding wars that pushed them into higher amounts.
Unaffordable payments, whether it’s a house, car or furniture, can quickly turn unmanageable, according to credit reporting agency Experian.
When the price of everyday items skyrockets so much that you are forced to choose between buying groceries or making a credit payment, late or missed payments can damage your credit score.
If you use credit cards, creating higher balances, that impacts your credit score as well, even if you are making timely payments. High balances don’t help your credit score.
Experian suggests giving credit purchases — especially major ones — a lot of consideration, and that may mean putting off the purchase of a car or a house.
To get some extra cash, now may be a good time to sell high-value assets like a car, vacation home, RV or other property. Just don’t plan to replace the item you sold anytime soon.
Credit scores, on average, increased during the pandemic, especially for those who had an average score of 581 (580 is considered poor). Those scores rose, on average, to 601. But those with higher scores didn’t see much of a change.
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data, there was a large increase in total household debt in the first quarter of 2022, increasing by $266 billion (1.7%) to $15.84 trillion. The balance is higher than it was at the end of 2019, before the pandemic.
Even though credit card balances saw a typical seasonal decrease in the first quarter of 2022, they are still $71 billion higher than in the first quarter of 2021, and they saw a substantial year-over-year increase.
Auto loan balances increased by $11 billion in the first quarter of 2022 and student loan balances increased by $14 billion.
In the first quarter of 2022, 229 million new credit accounts were opened, an uptick from the previous quarter and slightly higher than pre-pandemic levels. Debt delinquency has increased slightly but is still at historic lows. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/how-inflation-can-impact-your-credit-score/ | 2022-06-14T19:17:33Z |
COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France (AP) — When D-Day veterans set foot on the Normandy beaches and other World War II sites, they express a mix of joy and sadness. Joy at seeing the gratitude and friendliness of the French toward those who landed on June 6, 1944. Sadness as they think of their fallen comrades and of another battle now being waged in Europe: the war in Ukraine.
As a bright sun was rising over the wide band of sand of Omaha Beach on Monday, 78 years on, U.S. D-Day veteran Charles Shay expressed thoughts for his comrades who fell that day. “I have never forgotten them and I know that their spirits are here,” he told The Associated Press.
The 98-year-old Penobscot Native American from Indian Island, Maine, took part in a sage-burning ceremony near the beach in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer.
Shay, who now lives in Normandy, was a 19-year-old U.S. Army medic when he landed on Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944.
He said he was sad to see war in Europe once again, so many years later.
“Ukraine is a very sad situation. I feel sorry for the people there and I don’t know why this war had to come, but I think the human beings like to, I think they like to fight. I don’t know,” he said.
“In 1944 I landed on these beaches and we thought we’d bring peace to the world. But it’s not possible.”
This year, Shay handed over the remembrance task to another Native American, from the Crow tribe, Julia Kelly, a Gulf War veteran, who performed the sage ritual. “Never forget, never forget,” she said. “In this time, in any time, war is not good.”
Shay’s message to young generations would be “to be ever vigilant.”
“Of course I have to say that they should protect their freedom that they have now,” he said.
For the past two years, D-Day ceremonies were reduced to a minimum amid COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
This year, crowds of French and international visitors — including veterans in their 90s — are back in Normandy to pay tribute to the nearly 160,000 troops from Britain, the U.S., Canada and elsewhere who landed there to bring freedom.
Several thousand people were expected Monday at a ceremony later at the American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach in the French town of Colleville-sur-Mer. Amid the dozens of U.S. veterans expected to attend was Ray Wallace, 97, a former paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division.
On D-Day, his plane was hit and caught fire, forcing him to jump earlier than expected. He landed 20 miles (32 kilometers) away from the town of Sainte-Mere-Eglise, the first French village to be liberated from Nazi occupation.
“We all got a little scared then. And then whenever the guy dropped us out, we were away from where the rest of the group was. That was scary,” Wallace told The Associated Press.
Less than a month later, he was taken prisoner by the Germans. He was ultimately liberated after 10 months and returned to the U.S.
Still, Wallace thinks he was lucky.
“I remember the good friends that I lost there. So it’s a little emotional,” he said, with sadness in his voice. “I guess you can say I’m proud of what I did but I didn’t do that much.”
He was asked about the secret to his longevity. “Calvados!” he joked, in reference to Normandy’s local alcohol.
On D-Day, Allied troops landed on the beaches code-named Omaha, Utah, Juno, Sword and Gold, carried by 7,000 boats. On that single day, 4,414 Allied soldiers lost their lives, 2,501 of them Americans. More than 5,000 were wounded.
On the German side, several thousand were killed or wounded.
Wallace, who is using a wheelchair, was among about 20 WWII veterans who opened Saturday’s parade of military vehicles in Sainte-Mere-Eglise to great applause from thousands of people, in a joyful atmosphere. He did not hide his pleasure, happily waving to the crowd as parents explained the achievements of World War II heroes to their children.
Many history buffs, wearing military and civilian clothes from the period, also came to stage a reenactment of the events.
In Colleville-sur-Mer on Monday, U.S. Air Force aircraft are to fly over the American Cemetery during the commemoration ceremony, in the presence of Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The place is home to the gravesites of 9,386 people who died fighting on D-Day and in the operations that followed.
For 82-year-old Dale Thompson, visiting the site over the weekend was a first.
Thompson, who traveled from Florida with his wife, served in the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. military in the early 1960s. He was stateside and saw no combat.
Walking amid the thousands of marble headstones, Thompson wondered how he would have reacted if he landed at D-Day.
“I try to put myself in their place,” he said. “Could I be as heroic as these people?”
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AP Journalists Oleg Cetinic and Jeremias Gonzalez contributed to the story. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/crowds-honor-wwii-veterans-at-normandy-d-day-celebrations/ | 2022-06-06T08:44:41Z |
Kia recalls sedans because plates in ceiling can come loose
Published: Aug. 9, 2022 at 8:39 AM CDT|Updated: 39 minutes ago
DETROIT (AP) — Kia is recalling nearly 260,000 older midsize cars in the U.S. because plates in the ceiling can come loose if the side curtain air bags inflate in a crash.
The recall covers certain 2012 and 2013 Optima sedans. The automaker says headliner plates on both sides of the cars may not be secured properly and could detach and hit drivers or passengers.
Kia says it has one report of a driver being hurt in a 2012 Optima.
Kia says in documents posted Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that dealers will put industrial-grade tape over the plates to help secure them.
Notification letters will be sent Sept. 26.
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ExCo Group, a global executive coaching and mentoring firm, has announced that executive mentor Andrew House has joined the Board of Directors of Dentsu Group Inc.
Transformational CEO and director, Andrew House, has joined the Board of Directors of the metanational holding company, Dentsu Group Inc., which provides international advertising and public relations services through its subsidiaries.
"dentsu" (the whole Dentsu group companies including the Dentsu Group Inc.) consists approximately 130 companies in Japan and approximately 800 companies outside of Japan. Its principal services are communications strategy through digital creative execution, media planning and buying, sports marketing and content creation, brand tracking and marketing analytics. Dentsu Group Inc. supports both Japan and international businesses of "dentsu."
In addition to his work at The ExCo Group, House serves on the boards of Nissan Motor Co. and Swedish media and entertainment company, Nordic Entertainment Group.
Previously, House served as Chairman, President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) where he oversaw the union of Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) and Sony Network Entertainment International (SNEI) into one global organization responsible for PlayStation and the PlayStation Network businesses. During his tenure, House oversaw the development and execution of the strategy and launch of the PlayStation 4, a global market leader in consoles and the fastest-growing platform in PlayStation history.
Earlier in his career House served as the Chief Marketing Officer of Sony Corporation, managing group-wide strategies and initiatives to develop and support the iconic brand. Managing multiple media agency pitches across various Sony businesses, he drove cost-savings and group efficiency, and developed an executive product placement strategy and cross-group programs including major film releases.
House holds a B.A. in. English Language and Literature from Oxford University and is fluent in written and spoken Japanese.
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- For stroke survivors, the first-of-its-kind, FDA-approved Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System results in two to three times more hand and arm function compared to rehabilitation therapy alone after six weeks of in-clinic therapy, based on clinical trial results.
- A team at Keck Medicine of USC conducted the first commercial Vivistim case for a woman who survived a stroke in 2017.
- Stroke survivors, family members and healthcare professionals can connect here to learn more about the Vivistim System.
AUSTIN, Texas, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MicroTransponder®, Inc. reached a milestone Tuesday with the first commercial use of its Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System. A medical device company that develops solutions to restore independence and dignity for people suffering from neurological conditions that impair sensory and motor function, MicroTransponder announced that a surgical team, Charles Y. Liu, MD, Ph.D., director of the USC Neurorestoration Center and Jonathan J. Russin, MD, director of the USC Neuro Revascularization Center, from Keck Medicine of USC, successfully placed the small Vivistim device under the skin of Rosa Maria Villalpando's upper left chest area during an outpatient procedure.
"We are proud that the Vivistim System is reviving hope for stroke survivors and addressing an unmet need for those who have chronic impairment," said Richard Foust, MicroTransponder's CEO. "Stroke survivors whose hand and arm function have not significantly improved can now collaborate with their healthcare professionals to assess if they are potential candidates for Vivistim."
When used in conjunction with rehabilitation therapy, the Vivistim System employs paired vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) to generate two to three times more hand and arm function improvement for stroke survivors than rehabilitation therapy alone1.
During rehabilitation therapy, a therapist will signal the device to deliver a gentle pulse to the vagus nerve while the stroke survivor performs a specific or functional task, such as cutting food, buttoning a shirt, or playing games. This pairing of the rehabilitation exercise with VNS releases neuromodulators that create or strengthen neural connections in areas of the brain outside the damaged region, improving upper limb function and increasing the effectiveness of the therapy.
Stroke Survivor Chooses Paired VNS Therapy for Rehabilitation
Villalpando, a clinical psychologist and former news reporter and anchor for the Los Angeles Univision affiliate, reached a plateau in her physical therapy in 2019, having only limited use of her hand and arm. Eager to regain her independence to cook, clean and style her hair, Villalpando talked to another stroke survivor, Elaine Turner, who, as an early user of Vivistim during the clinical trials, is now able to lift her affected arm shoulder-height and use her affected hand to roll down the windows and press the turn signal in her truck.
"That was the deciding factor for me," said Villalpando, whose sister has been helping her with daily tasks and activities. "I've tried everything and I miss being able to use my hand and arm. I was motivated after speaking to Elaine about her hand and arm recovery and hearing how Vivistim enabled her to get back to doing the things she loved."
Before her stroke five years ago, Turner says she was "living her best life," riding her motorcycle and bicycle, going to aerobics classes and line dancing while balancing work as a compliance analyst and responsibilities as a mother and grandmother. Now retired, she gave Vivistim Therapy a try because she was adamant that she would be able to do everything she could before the stroke, even if it took longer.
"'No' has never been acceptable for me, so when I was presented with Vivistim, I knew I had to take advantage of this resource and give it my full effort," said Turner, who engaged in Paired VNS Therapy at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center's Rancho Research Institute and is back on her bicycle, driving and doing her daily household activities. "Physical therapy is hard, but one day when I realized I could get out of bed by pushing up on my affected arm, it clicked for me that Vivistim is working by connecting my brain to my hand and arm, allowing me to be independent again."
Paradigm Shift in Neurorehabilitation begins with Vivistim
Liu, who was also lead neurosurgeon of the Vivistim clinical trial at Rancho Research Institute, utilized paired VNS for both Turner and Villalpando.
"Vagus nerve stimulation paired with rehabilitation represents an exciting improvement in neurorestoration after stroke," said Liu. This is the first time vagus nerve stimulation in conjunction with rehabilitation will be utilized for post-stroke treatment with the goal of restoring stroke survivors' upper extremity mobility."
Once Liu and Russin clear Villalpando for physical activity, she will begin her Paired VNS Therapy journey with the Keck Medicine rehabilitation team led by Ramzi Ben Youssef, MD, medical director of the acute rehabilitation unit at Keck Hospital of USC.
"Clinical trial results have shown that stroke survivors may benefit from vagus nerve stimulation paired with rehab," said Ben Youssef. "By stimulating the vagus nerve, we're hoping to make a change in the microenvironment of the brain, creating or strengthening neural connections that bypass stroke-damaged areas in the brain and enhance the relevance of physical therapy."
Restoring Independence with Proven Outcomes
Every year approximately 800,000 people in the United States have a stroke and up to 60% of these survivors suffer from persistent impaired upper limb function six months after the stroke.
The Vivistim System received FDA approval following a decade of preclinical research and a 108-person, multi-center, triple-blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial that was peer-reviewed and published in The Lancet, an esteemed medical journal. Stroke survivors who have benefited from Vivistim reported improvement across numerous quality of life measures, including functional mobility, self-care and daily living.
Additional Vivistim case starts are expected in the coming months at leading comprehensive stroke centers, as more clinical teams across the country identify potential candidates for the Vivistim System. Stroke survivors can ask their rehabilitation specialist or physician if they are candidates for Paired VNS therapy. They would then need to be referred to a comprehensive stroke center offering Vivistim.
Ready to learn more about Vivistim? Click here to connect with the MicroTransponder team.
About MicroTransponder®, Inc.
MicroTransponder®, Inc. is a privately held, global medical device company based in Austin, Texas, committed to developing research-based neuroscience solutions. The company focuses on restoring independence and dignity for people suffering from neurological conditions that impair sensory and motor function. MicroTransponder's FDA-approved Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System is a first-of-its-kind, clinically proven medical technology that generates two to three times more improvement in upper limb function than rehabilitation alone for stroke survivors after six weeks of in-clinic therapy. For more information, visit Vivistim.com.
- Dawson et al. Vagus nerve stimulation paired with rehabilitation for upper limb motor function after ischaemic stroke (VNS-REHAB): a randomised, blinded, pivotal, device trial. Lancet. 2021; 397: 1545–1553.
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ORLANDO, Fla., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCT) announced the appointment of a new member to its Board of Directors, Daniel M. Coombs. Mr. Coombs previously worked for LyondellBasell Industries N.V., one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world, and brings more than 40 years of petrochemicals, plastics and refining experience to PureCycle's Board of Directors. Mr. Coombs qualifies as an "independent" director under NASDAQ independence standards.
Mike Otworth, Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO PureCycle, said, "Dan's deep industry and business experience is exceptional. We are honored to add Dan to our growing bench of experts on our Board of Directors. His experience will serve PureCycle well as we work toward our goal of completing our first commercial facility in Ironton, Ohio by the end of this year."
Dan Coombs, former executive vice president for LyondellBasell, said, "I am thrilled to join PureCycle's Board of Directors and look forward to working collaboratively during this transformative time. I'm eager to be a part of this innovative team that has the opportunity to disrupt the recycled plastic industry and change the game when it comes to plastic waste."
Mr. Coombs most recently served from January 2017 through July 2020 as executive vice president global manufacturing, projects and refining for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Mr. Coombs previously served as executive vice president for LyondellBasell's global business lines: olefins and polyolefins from January 2016 to January 2017, intermediates and derivatives from May 2015 to January 2016, and technology from May 2015 to September 2019.
Mr. Coombs previously spent 37 years at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company and Phillips Petroleum, serving as senior vice president global manufacturing from December 2013 to May 2015, specialties, aromatics and styrenics from January 2012 to November 2013, and deputy general manager, Qatar Chemical Company. Mr. Coombs earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University, a Master of Science from the University of Tulsa and a Master of Business Administration from Texas A&M University. Mr. Coombs is an American Institute of Chemical Engineers Foundation Trustee and Chairman for the Corporate Council. In addition, Mr. Coombs is a registered professional engineer.
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About PureCycle Technologies
PureCycle Technologies LLC, a subsidiary of PureCycle Technologies, Inc., holds a global license to commercialize the only patented, solvent-based purification recycling technology, developed by The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), for restoring waste polypropylene (PP) into ultra-pure resin. The proprietary process removes color, odor and other contaminants from recycled feedstock resulting in an ultra-pure polypropylene suitable for any PP market. To learn more, visit purecycle.com
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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about the financial condition, results of operations, earnings outlook and prospects of PCT. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "plan," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "outlook," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "continue," "could," "may," "might," "possible," "potential," "predict," "should," "would" and other similar words and expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.
The forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of the management of PCT and are inherently subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstances and their potential effects and speak only as of the date of the Quarterly Report to be filed on Form 10-Q. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those factors described in the section of PCT's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 entitled "Risk Factors," those discussed and identified in public filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") by PCT and the following:
- PCT's ability to meet, and to continue to meet, applicable regulatory requirements for the use of PCT's UPR resin in food grade applications (both in the United States and abroad);
- PCT's ability to comply on an ongoing basis with the numerous regulatory requirements applicable to the UPR resin and PCT's facilities (both in the United States and abroad);
- expectations and changes regarding PCT's strategies and future financial performance, including its future business plans, expansion plans or objectives, prospective performance and opportunities and competitors, revenues, products and services, pricing, operating expenses, market trends, liquidity, cash flows and uses of cash, capital expenditures, and PCT's ability to invest in growth initiatives;
- PCT's ability to scale and build the Ironton facility in a timely and cost-effective manner;
- PCT's ability to complete the necessary funding with respect to, and complete the construction of the Augusta facility, its first U.S. cluster facility located in Augusta, Georgia, in a timely and cost-effective manner;
- PCT's ability to sort and process polypropylene plastic waste at its plastic waste prep ("Feed PreP") facilities;
- PCT's ability to maintain exclusivity under the Procter & Gamble Company license;
- the implementation, market acceptance and success of PCT's business model and growth strategy;
- the success or profitability of PCT's offtake arrangements;
- the ability to source feedstock with a high polypropylene content;
- PCT's future capital requirements and sources and uses of cash;
- PCT's ability to obtain funding for its operations and future growth;
- developments and projections relating to PCT's competitors and industry;
- the outcome of any legal or regulatory proceedings to which PCT is, or may become a party, including the recently filed securities class action case;
- the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the previously announced business combination consummated on March 17, 2021;
- unexpected costs related to the business combination;
- geopolitical risk and changes in applicable laws or regulations;
- the possibility that PCT may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors;
- changes in the prices and availability of labor (including labor shortages), transportation and materials, including significant inflation, and PCT's ability to obtain them in a timely and cost-effective manner;
- the potential impact of climate change on PCT, including physical and transition risks, higher regulatory and compliance costs, reputational risks, and availability of capital on attractive terms;
- operational risk; and
- the risk that the COVID-19 pandemic, including any new and emerging variants and the efficacy and distribution of vaccines, and local, state, federal and international responses to addressing the pandemic may have an adverse effect on PCT's business operations, as well as PCT's financial condition and results of operations.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should any of the assumptions made by the management of PCT prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements.
All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements or other matters attributable to PCT or any person acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this press release. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, PCT undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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VANCOUVER, BC, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - RYU Apparel Inc. (TSXV: RYU) (OTCQB: RYPPF) (FWB: RYA) ("RYU" or the "Company"), creator of award-winning urban athletic apparel, is pleased to announce significant progress on its new three-pronged wholesale strategy targeting Off Price, National Chains and Specialty Retailers. The March hirings of DJM Sales Consulting (to lead global sales) and Caraway & Company (to act as RYU's exclusive U.S. wholesale representative), have contributed substantially to this effort, leading to the company's first strategic partnership with Indigo.
Indigo (TSX: IDG) is Canada's leading book and lifestyle retailer, offering a curated assortment of products to simplify their customers' journeys and live with intention. They were seeking a premium activewear partner to add to their collection, so RYU was a perfect fit. Their focus on respect, teamwork, passion and customer engagement also aligns with RYU's core values, a key factor in choosing strategic partners. Indigo will fall under the "Drop ship" channel.
RYU is building three main wholesale channels to scale their business through premium brand partners and volume retail partnerships. Each is designed to fill a particular need:
- Traditional: Stockholding retailers (both brick + mortar and ecommerce) at standard keystone margins, focused on current season products.
- Clearance: Premium clearance partners to clear out old inventory.
- Drop ship: Digital partners who will sell RYU products on their ecommerce storefronts through EDI (electronic data interchange) drop shipping.
"DJM and Caraway & Company have helped move the needle on our new wholesale business in a remarkably short period of time," says Rob Blair, COO. "In conjunction with our in-house sales team, they have identified potential wholesale partners, met with those partners, and have even progressed to the ordering stage with a numerous national retailers . We are thrilled with the progress so far, and look forward to what we're able to accomplish over the coming months."
Wholesale is a key component of RYU's four-pillar growth strategy focused on brand, product, digital and retail. By expanding beyond their existing digital and retail channels to include wholesale partners, RYU will strengthen its brand presence and reach a whole new audience.
This new strategy is launching during a booming time for the company. So far in 2022, RYU's ecommerce revenue, transaction rate and average order value is on track to double, or even triple, last year's numbers. Adding wholesale to the mix will build off this momentum to catapult the company toward even more expansive growth.
About RYU Apparel
RYU Apparel (TSXV: RYU, OTCQB: RYPPF), or Respect Your Universe, is an award winning urban athletic apparel and accessories brand engineered for active lifestyles. Designed without compromise for fit, comfort, and durability, RYU exists to facilitate optimal human performance. For more information, please visit the RYU website at: http://ryu.com
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For anyone who has a budget line item dedicated to Jeni's. Who stalks the ice cream company's social accounts for news of upcoming flavors. Who mildly panics when there are less than three pints of Gooey Butter Cake in their freezer. Whose favorite question is, "Anyone up for a Jeni's run?"
This, dear Jeni's VIP and super stan. This is the news you need to know about.
Because your favorite, can't-live-without ice cream company has just launched a rewards program. Full stop.
On the surface, Jeni's Splendid Rewards looks like a pretty straightforward program. Earn 1 point for every $1 spent; receive $5 in rewards for every 100 points. Get a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday. Refer friends for bonus points. And so on (all incentives that make it worthwhile to join). But Jeni's has teased that more perks are in the pipeline — including early access to new flavors, members-only giveaways and events, and more to come.
Jeni's wasted no time revealing their first perk — a free scoop for all members on the First Day of Summer, Tuesday, 6/21 from 7 p.m. to close at scoop shops nationwide (excluding Jeni's market shops).
It's a glimpse into hopefully more exciting things to come. And an incentive to sign up so as not to miss out on any future happenings.
Worth noting that, for now, points can be earned and redeemed only at Jeni's scoop shops nationwide. But never fear — the program will expand to include nationwide shipping at jenis.com in the coming weeks.
A few more nuts and bolts: Jeni's recommends downloading their new app to sign up and get the best overall experience — including access to the aforementioned perks, plus online ordering for pickup and delivery from Jeni's scoop shops. To sign up for and learn more about Jeni's Splendid Rewards, visit jenis.com/rewards.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is an American ice cream company devoted to making the finest ice creams the world has ever known. Founded in 2002 by James Beard Award-winning ice cream maker Jeni Britton, Jeni's has emerged over the past 20 years as the new standard by which all other ice creams are judged. With Jeni in charge of all creative output—from the ice cream itself to all of the supporting details that enhance the experience of eating it—Jeni's continues to make one-of-a-kind flavors with Direct and Fair Trade ingredients and super fresh milk from family dairy farms. Today, Jeni's is a Certified B Corporation known for its social, environmental and business leadership with more than 60 scoop shops, an online shop at jenis.com and distribution in top grocery stores across the country.
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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Vermilion Energy Inc. ("Vermilion", "We", "Our", "Us" or the "Company") (TSX: VET) (NYSE: VET) is pleased to report operating and condensed financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, a 33% dividend increase and our Return of Capital Framework.
The unaudited interim financial statements and management discussion and analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 will be available on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval ("SEDAR") at www.sedar.com, on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml, and on Vermilion's website at www.vermilionenergy.com.
Highlights
- Q2 2022 fund flows from operations ("FFO")(1) was $453 million ($2.75/basic share)(2) and free cash flow ("FCF")(3) was $340 million ($2.07/basic share)(4), an increase of 16% and 12%, respectively from the prior quarter. The increases were primarily due to higher commodity prices. Cash flow from operating activities was $530 million in Q2 2022, including the impact from asset retirement obligations settled and changes in non-cash operating working capital.
- Pro forma Q2 2022 FFO and FCF incorporating the incremental 36.5% ownership in Corrib was $536 million ($3.26/basic share) and $422 million ($2.56/basic share), respectively. As a reminder, all FCF from the Corrib acquisition accrues to Vermilion as at January 1, 2022 and will be netted off the approximate $600 million purchase price at the time of closing which we expect to occur in Q4 2022.
- With clear line of sight to achieving our next mid-cycle(5) debt target, we are pleased to outline our formal return of capital framework. We intend to return an increasing amount of capital to shareholders as debt levels decrease using a debt grid to guide near-term Return of Capital allocation decisions.
- In conjunction with our Q2 2022 release, we announced a 33% increase to our Q3 2022 quarterly cash dividend to $0.08 CDN per share which equates to an annual dividend of $0.32 CDN per share, or approximately $53 million. Dividends will remain a key component of our return of capital framework as we seek to provide shareholders with a resilient and increasing base dividend; however, we will limit the annual cash dividend to approximately 10% of our mid-cycle FFO.
- Based on our Return of Capital Allocation Grid, recent commodity strip(6) and internal estimates, we anticipate returning up to 25% of FCF in 2H 2022 and up to 50% - 75% of FCF in 2023. We will consider various options to return capital; including share buybacks, regular and special dividends and a potential substantial issuer bid. Based on our review of a number of valuation data points, we expect the majority of the incremental capital return to be in the form of share buybacks initially.
- In early July 2022, we announced the approval of a normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") for the purchase of up to 16,076,666 common shares, representing approximately 10% of Vermilion's public float as at June 22, 2022. To date, we have repurchased 1.25 million common shares for $35 million.
- Net earnings were $363 million in Q2 2022, an increase of 28% from the prior quarter due to higher commodity prices and net hedging gains.
- Cash flow used in investing activities totaled $613 million in the second quarter including exploration and development ("E&D") capital expenditures(7) of $113 million and acquisition capital of $522 million.
- The Leucrotta acquisition closed on May 31, 2022 and the assets have been successfully integrated into Vermilion. We are now focused on completing the 6-well Montney pad that was drilled in Q2 2022. The Mica asset significantly increases the depth and quality of our North American inventory and is expected to add multiple decades of development that will enhance FCF to the business.
- Long-term debt in Q2 2022 was $1.5 billion and net debt(8) was $1.6 billion, resulting in our net debt to trailing FFO ratio decreasing to 1.1 times(9) compared to 1.2 times in the prior quarter.
- Production in Q2 2022 averaged 84,868 boe/d(10) a decrease of 2% from the previous quarter, primarily due to planned and unplanned downtime.
- Production from our North American operations averaged 58,027 boe/d(10) in Q2 2022, an increase of 3% from the prior quarter primarily due to the Leucrotta acquisition, which closed on May 31, 2022.
- Production from our International operations averaged 26,840 boe/d(10) in Q2 2022, a decrease of 9% from the prior quarter primarily due to natural decline, offshore drilling delays and unplanned downtime in Australia.
- As a result of forest fire related downtime in France, offshore drilling delays in Australia, combined with inflationary pressure, we are increasing our 2022 capital budget by $50 million to $550 million. Annual production guidance, excluding the Corrib acquisition volumes, remains unchanged at 86,000 to 88,000 boe/d. Our exit rate forecast of 95,000 to 100,000 boe/d, including the Corrib acquisitions volumes, also remains unchanged.
- We released the annual update to our online sustainability report in July 2022. Notable highlights include the decrease in our Scope 1 emission intensity to .018 tCO2e per throughput operated boe, in line with our target to reduce our 2019 baseline of .019 tCO2e per throughput operated boe by 15% to 20% by 2025, and coverage of our Corrib Biodiversity Action Plan achievements.
Message to Shareholders
Global commodity prices continued to strengthen through the second quarter, driving another quarter of record fund flows from operations ("FFO") and free cash flow ("FCF") for Vermilion. FFO was $453 million (cash flows from operating activities of $530 million), representing a 16% increase over the prior quarter. Exploration and development ("E&D") capital expenditures were $113 million in Q2 2022, resulting in quarterly FCF of $340 million. Free cash flow in Q2 2022 was used to partially fund the Leucrotta acquisition which closed on May 31, 2022. The remainder of the Leucrotta purchase price was funded with debt which resulted in a slight increase in Q2 2022 net debt to $1.6 billion; however, with the increase in FFO our net debt to trailing FFO ratio decreased to 1.1x.
We have successfully integrated the Leucrotta assets and assembled a Mica asset team which is now focused on completing the 6-well Montney pad that was drilled in Q2 2022. We are excited to have these assets in our portfolio and look forward to scaling up development in the years ahead. The Mica asset significantly increases the depth and quality of our North American inventory and is expected to add multiple decades of development and enhance FCF to the business.
Closing of the Corrib acquisition continues to progress as we move closer to obtaining all remaining partner and government approvals. We expect the transaction to close in the fourth quarter with an estimated closing cash payment in the range of $100 to $150 million after adjusting for the FCF accrued throughout the year. Pro forma Q2 2022 FFO and FCF incorporating the incremental 36.5% ownership in Corrib was $536 million and $422 million, respectively.
We remain on track to achieve our next debt target of $1.2 billion by the end of 2022, and with this clear line of sight we are pleased to outline our formal return of capital framework which will see an increasing proportion of FCF returned to shareholders as debt levels decrease. Over the past two years we have been focused on balancing debt reduction and portfolio enhancement, all with the goal of maximizing value and the return of capital to our shareholders over the long term. Vermilion is in a very strong position from both an asset base and financial perspective. We announced two strategic acquisitions over the past year, funded with free cash flow, and will have reduced debt by approximately $1 billion, relative to Q2 2020 debt levels, by the end of this year(1). While we will continue to keep a close eye on debt and reduce it even further to ensure we maintain a strong balance sheet through all commodity cycles, we are now in a position to increase our return of capital to shareholders. We are confident that our globally diversified asset base combined with our disciplined approach to capital allocation will generate value for our shareholders over the long-term. Further details on our return of capital framework is outlined below.
Return of Capital
Vermilion declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 CDN per share in Q2 2022 which was paid on July 15, 2022. With two strong quarters now behind us and a clear line of sight to achieving our next mid-cycle(2) debt target of $1.2 billion, we are now in a position to return a greater proportion of free cash flow to our shareholders. Vermilion has a long history of returning capital to its shareholders primarily through dividends. Dividends will remain a key component of our return of capital framework as we seek to provide shareholders with a resilient and increasing base dividend; however, we will limit the annual cash dividend outlay to approximately 10% of our mid-cycle FFO. In conjunction with our Q2 2022 release, we announced a 33% increase to our Q3 2022 quarterly cash dividend to $0.08 CDN per share which equates to an annual dividend of $0.32 CDN per share or approximately $53 million based on the current number of shares outstanding. At this dividend per share level, we have significant capacity to increase the base dividend and plan to provide ratable increases over time.
In addition to strengthening our balance sheet, Vermilion has made other structural improvements to its business by increasing our International production weighting through European natural gas exposure while also enhancing our North American inventory with a high quality long-life Montney asset. These structural improvements, combined with the strong fundamental outlook for global commodities will further underpin our ability to return capital to shareholders. The amount of FCF available for return of capital will increase as debt levels decrease based on the illustrative grid outlined below. This grid is not intended to be prescriptive quarter-to-quarter but will be used as a tool to guide near-term Return of Capital allocation decisions while taking into account other capital requirements such as further debt reduction, asset retirement obligations and acquisitions.
Based on our Return of Capital Allocation Grid, recent commodity strip(3) and internal estimates, we anticipate returning up to 25% of FCF in 2H 2022 and up to 50% - 75% of FCF in 2023 while reducing debt to a target of $850 million by the end of 2023, which implies an undrawn $1.6 billion credit facility. We will consider various options to return capital; including share buybacks, regular and special dividends and a potential substantial issuer bid. Based on a number of datapoints reviewed, we expect the majority of the incremental capital return to be in the form of share buybacks initially. In early July 2022, we announced the approval of a normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") for the purchase of up to 16,076,666 common shares, representing approximately 10% of Vermilion's public float as at June 22, 2022. To date, we have repurchased 1.25 million common shares for $35 million. We look forward to providing continued updates on our return of capital initiatives through the second half of this year and throughout 2023 as we carefully weigh capital allocation decisions against various uses of excess free cash flow with a view of acting in the long-term interests of shareholders.
Q2 2022 Operations Review
North America
Production from our North American operations averaged 58,027 boe/d(4) in Q2 2022, an increase of 3% from the prior quarter primarily due to the Leucrotta acquisition which closed on May 31, 2022. Drilling and completion activity in west-central Alberta and south-east Saskatchewan was limited during the second quarter due to spring breakup. During the second quarter, we completed one (1.0 net) well and brought on production one (0.6 net) condensate-rich Mannville natural gas well in west-central Alberta, and we drilled one (1.0 net) well and completed two (2.0 net) wells in south-east Saskatchewan. Following the announcement of the Leucrotta acquisition in late March 2022, we assembled our Mica asset team and focused on integrating the assets and working closely with the Leucrotta team in drilling the first six (6.0 net) well Montney pad. Drilling was successfully completed during the second quarter and the team is now focused on completion activities. While we remain optimistic that an agreement on natural resource activity reviews will be reached between the BC Government and the Blueberry River First Nations in due course, our team has a plan to continue drilling on the Alberta side of the Mica property in 2023 should we see further delays in permit approvals.
In the United States, we drilled four (3.8 net) wells of our planned six (5.8 net) operated Turner wells and completed two (2.0 net) wells during the second quarter. Three (2.8 net) wells are two-mile lateral wells which are significantly more economic than one-mile laterals. One (1.0 net) well was brought on production during the second quarter while the remaining wells will be completed and brought on production during the third quarter. In addition, one (0.4 net) two-mile non-operated Turner well is planned for drilling in Q4 2022.
International
Production from our International operations averaged 26,840 boe/d(4) in Q2 2022, a decrease of 9% from the prior quarter primarily due to natural decline and offshore drilling delays in Australia. In Australia, the drilling of our two-well program was delayed by approximately one month due to unexpected maintenance and repairs on the third-party contracted rig. Drilling commenced late in the second quarter and is expected to finish in early September with production to start shortly thereafter. In Europe, much of our activity during the second quarter was focused on preparing for our 2H 2022 drilling campaign which will include two (1.1 net) wells in Netherlands, three (3.0 net) wells in Hungary and two (2.0 net wells) in Croatia.
Outlook and Guidance Update
Our Q3 2022 capital program is well underway as we finish up the drilling program in Australia, complete and tie in the remaining Turner wells in the US, execute our south-east Saskatchewan drilling program and complete the 6-well Montney pad at Mica. In Europe, we are making final preparations for an active drilling campaign to commence in the third quarter and continue through the fourth quarter. Early in the third quarter, a forest fire near our Cazaux field in southern France resulted in approximately 1,500 bbl/d of production being temporarily shut-in which will impact Q3 production in France.
Our Q3 2022 production will include a full quarter contribution from the Leucrotta acquisition and new production from the US and south-east Saskatchewan drilling programs; however, these volumes will be partially offset by the Australia drilling delay and fire related downtime in France. Taking all this into account, we expect Q3 2022 production to be in-line with Q2 2022.
As a result of forest fire related downtime in France, offshore drilling delays in Australia, combined with inflationary pressure, we are increasing our 2022 capital budget by $50 million to $550 million. We are maintaining our annual production guidance of 86,000 to 88,000 boe/d, excluding the Corrib acquisition volumes. We plan to update our production guidance once we have greater certainty on timing of the Corrib close. Our exit rate forecast of 95,000 to 100,000 boe/d, including Corrib acquisition volumes, remains unchanged.
Commodity Hedging
Vermilion hedges to manage commodity price exposures and increase the stability of our cash flows. In aggregate, as of August 9, 2022, we have 36% of our expected net-of-royalty production hedged for the remainder of 2022. With respect to individual commodity products, we have hedged 64% of our European natural gas production, 20% of our oil production, and 41% of our North American natural gas volumes for the remainder of 2022, respectively. Please refer to the Hedging section of our website under Invest With Us for further details using the following link:
https://www.vermilionenergy.com/invest-with-us/hedging.cfm.
Board of Directors
Vermilion recently announced the appointment of Mr. Myron Stadnyk to our Board of Directors. Mr. Stadnyk brings over 35 years of business and industry knowledge, with extensive experience in senior leadership, cost management, operational effectiveness, governance, health, safety, and environment. He most recently served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of ARC Resources Ltd. where he led ARC's transformation from a royalty trust to a top-tier Montney producer demonstrating outstanding strategic leadership. Prior to ARC, Mr. Stadnyk worked at a major oil and gas company in both domestic and international operations. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Crescent Point Energy Corp., Prairie Sky Royalty Ltd. and the University of Saskatchewan Engineering Trust.
Mr. Stadnyk holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and is a graduate of the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program. He is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta and served as a Governor for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers for over 10 years.
Non-GAAP and Other Specified Financial Measures
This earnings release and other materials release by Vermilion includes financial measures that are not standardized, specified, defined, or determined under IFRS and are therefore considered non-GAAP or other specified financial measures and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. These financial measures include:
Fund flows from operations (FFO): A total of segments measure most directly comparable to net earnings. FFO is comprised of sales excluding royalties, transportation, operating, G&A, corporate income tax, PRRT, interest expense, realized loss on derivatives, realized foreign exchange gain (loss), and realized other income. The measure is used to assess the contribution of each business unit to Vermilion's ability to generate income necessary to pay dividends, repay debt, fund asset retirement obligations and make capital investments.
Free cash flow (FCF): A non-GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to cash flows from operating activities. FCF is comprised of fund flows from operations less drilling and development costs and exploration and evaluation costs. The measure is used to determine the funding available for investing and financing activities including payment of dividends, repayment of long-term debt, reallocation into existing business units and deployment into new ventures.
2023+ FFO and FCF: A forward-looking total of segments measure and a forward-looking non-GAAP measure; the equivalent historical measures FFO and FCF have been disclosed above.
Capital expenditures: A non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated as the sum of drilling and development costs and exploration and evaluation costs from the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and is most directly comparable to cash flows used in investing activities. We consider capital expenditures to be a useful measure of our investment in our existing asset base. Capital expenditures are also referred to as E&D capital.
Net debt: A capital management measure in accordance with IAS 1 "Presentation of Financial Statements" that is most directly comparable to long-term debt. Net debt is comprised of long-term debt (excluding unrealized foreign exchange on swapped USD borrowings) plus adjusted working, capital and represents Vermilion's net financing obligations after adjusting for the timing of working capital fluctuations.
Net debt to four quarter trailing fund flows from operations: A supplementary financial measure that is calculated as net debt (capital measure) over the FFO (total of segments measure) from the preceding four quarters. The measure is used to assess the ability to repay debt.
Adjusted working capital: A non-GAAP financial measure defined as current assets less current liabilities, excluding current derivatives and current lease liabilities. The measure is used to calculate net debt, a capital measure disclosed above.
Payout and payout % of FFO: A non-GAAP financial measure and non-GAAP ratio respectively most directly comparable to dividends declared. Payout is comprised of dividends declared plus drilling and development costs, exploration and evaluation costs, and asset retirement obligations settled. The measure is used to assess the amount of cash distributed back to shareholders and reinvested in the business for maintaining production and organic growth. The reconciliation of the measure to primary financial statement measure can be found below. Management uses payout and payout as a percentage of FFO (also referred to as the payout or sustainability ratio).
Dividends % of FFO: A supplementary financial measure that is calculated as dividends declared divided by FFO (total of segments measure). The measure is used by management as a metric to assess the cash distributed to shareholders.
Operating netback: Is a non-GAAP financial measure most comparable to primary financial measure net earnings and is calculated as sales less royalties, operating expense, transportation costs, PRRT, and realized hedging gains and losses presented on a per unit basis. Management assesses operating netback as a measure of the profitability and efficiency of our field operations.
Fund flows from operations per boe: A supplementary financial measure that is calculated as FFO (total of segments measure) by boe production. Fund flows from operations per boe is used by management to assess the profitability of our business units and Vermilion as a whole.
Management's Discussion and Analysis and Consolidated Financial Statements
To view Vermilion's Management's Discussion and Analysis and Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, please refer to SEDAR (www.sedar.com) or Vermilion's website at https://www.vermilionenergy.com/invest-with-us/reports-filings.cfm.
About Vermilion
Vermilion is an international energy producer that seeks to create value through the acquisition, exploration, development and optimization of producing assets in North America, Europe and Australia. Our business model emphasizes free cash flow generation and returning capital to investors when economically warranted, augmented by value-adding acquisitions. Vermilion's operations are focused on the exploitation of light oil and liquids-rich natural gas conventional resource plays in North America and the exploration and development of conventional natural gas and oil opportunities in Europe and Australia.
Vermilion's priorities are health and safety, the environment, and profitability, in that order. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of the public and those who work with us, and the protection of our natural surroundings. We have been recognized by leading ESG rating agencies for our transparency on and management of key environmental, social and governance issues. In addition, we emphasize strategic community investment in each of our operating areas.
Employees and directors hold approximately 4% of our outstanding shares and are committed to delivering long-term value for all stakeholders. Vermilion trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol VET.
Disclaimer
Certain statements included or incorporated by reference in this document may constitute forward-looking statements or financial outlooks under applicable securities legislation. Such forward-looking statements or information typically contain statements with words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "plan", "intend", "estimate", "propose", or similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Forward looking statements or information in this document may include, but are not limited to: capital expenditures and Vermilion's ability to fund such expenditures; Vermilion's additional debt capacity providing it with additional working capital; the flexibility of Vermilion's capital program and operations; business strategies and objectives; operational and financial performance; sustainability (Environment, Social, and Governance or ESG) data and performance; estimated volumes of reserves and resources; petroleum and natural gas sales; future production levels and the timing thereof, including Vermilion's 2022 guidance, and rates of average annual production growth; the effect of changes in crude oil and natural gas prices, changes in exchange rates and significant declines in production or sales volumes due to unforeseen circumstances; the effect of possible changes in critical accounting estimates; statements regarding the growth and size of Vermilion's future project inventory, and the wells expected to be drilled in 2022; exploration and development plans and the timing thereof; Vermilion's ability to reduce its debt; statements regarding Vermilion's hedging program, its plans to add to its hedging positions, and the anticipated impact of Vermilion's hedging program on project economics and free cash flows; the potential financial impact of climate-related risks; acquisition and disposition plans and the timing thereof; operating and other expenses, including the payment and amount of future dividends; royalty and income tax rates and Vermilion's expectations regarding future taxes and taxability; and the timing of regulatory proceedings and approvals.
Such forward looking statements or information are based on a number of assumptions, all or any of which may prove to be incorrect. In addition to any other assumptions identified in this document, assumptions have been made regarding, among other things: the ability of Vermilion to obtain equipment, services and supplies in a timely manner to carry out its activities in Canada and internationally; the ability of Vermilion to market crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas successfully to current and new customers; the timing and costs of pipeline and storage facility construction and expansion and the ability to secure adequate product transportation; the timely receipt of required regulatory approvals; the ability of Vermilion to obtain financing on acceptable terms; foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates; future crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas prices; and management's expectations relating to the timing and results of exploration and development activities.
Although Vermilion believes that the expectations reflected in such forward looking statements or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward looking statements because Vermilion can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Financial outlooks are provided for the purpose of understanding Vermilion's financial position and business objectives, and the information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward looking statements or information are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by Vermilion and described in the forward looking statements or information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the ability of management to execute its business plan; the risks of the oil and gas industry, both domestically and internationally, such as operational risks in exploring for, developing and producing crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas; risks and uncertainties involving geology of crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas deposits; risks inherent in Vermilion's marketing operations, including credit risk; the uncertainty of reserves estimates and reserves life and estimates of resources and associated expenditures; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production and associated expenditures; potential delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects; Vermilion's ability to enter into or renew leases on acceptable terms; fluctuations in crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates; health, safety, and environmental risks; uncertainties as to the availability and cost of financing; the ability of Vermilion to add production and reserves through exploration and development activities; the possibility that government policies or laws may change or governmental approvals may be delayed or withheld; uncertainty and current evolutions with relation to sustainability/ESG reporting methodologies; uncertainty in amounts and timing of royalty payments; risks associated with existing and potential future law suits and regulatory actions against Vermilion; and other risks and uncertainties described elsewhere in this document or in Vermilion's other filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities.
The forward looking statements or information contained in this document are made as of the date hereof and Vermilion undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws.
This document contains metrics commonly used in the oil and gas industry. These oil and gas metrics do not have any standardized meaning or standard methods of calculation and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies where similar terminology is used and should therefore not be used to make comparisons. Natural gas volumes have been converted on the basis of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of oil equivalent. Barrels of oil equivalent (boe) may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of six thousand cubic feet to one barrel of oil is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead.
This document may contain references to sustainability/ESG data and performance that reflect metrics and concepts that are commonly used in such frameworks as the Global Reporting Initiative, the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, and the Value Reporting Foundation (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board). Vermilion has used best efforts to align with the most commonly accepted methodologies for ESG reporting, including with respect to climate data and information on potential future risks and opportunities, in order to provide a fuller context for our current and future operations. However, these methodologies are not yet standardized, are frequently based on calculation factors that change over time, and continue to evolve rapidly. Readers are particularly cautioned to evaluate the underlying definitions and measures used by other companies, as these may not be comparable to Vermilion's. While Vermilion will continue to monitor and adapt its reporting accordingly, the Company is not under any duty to update or revise the related sustainability/ESG data or statements except as required by applicable securities laws.
Financial data contained within this document are reported in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated.
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Justices rule against detained immigrants seeking release
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ruled against immigrants who are seeking their release from long periods of detention while they fight deportation orders.
In two cases decided Monday, the court said that the immigrants, who fear persecution if sent back to their native countries, have no right under a federal law to a bond hearing at which they could argue for their freedom no matter how long they are held.
The justices also ruled 6-3 to limit the immigrants’ ability to band together in court, an outcome that Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote “will leave many vulnerable noncitizens unable to protect their rights.”
In recent years, the high court has taken an increasingly limited view of immigrants’ access to the federal court system under immigration measures enacted in the 1990s and 2000s.
“For a while, it seemed like the court was going to push back a bit. In extreme cases, it would interpret a statute to allow for as much judicial review as possible,”said Nicole Hallet, director of the immigrants rights clinic at the University of Chicago law school. “Clearly now, the court is no longer willing to do that.”
The immigrants who sued for a bond hearing are facing being detained for many months, even years, before their cases are resolved.
The court ruled in the cases of people from Mexico and El Salvador who persuaded Homeland Security officials that their fears are credible, entitling them to further review.
Their lawyers argued that they should have a hearing before an immigration judge to determine if they should be released. The main factors are whether people would pose a danger or are likely to flee if set free.
Sotomayor wrote the court’s opinion in one case involving Antonio Arteaga-Martinez, who had previously been deported to Mexico. He was taken into custody four years ago, and won release while his case wound through the federal courts. His hearing on whether he can remain in the United States is scheduled for 2023.
But Sotomayor wrote that the provision of immigration law that applies to people like Arteaga-Martinez simply doesn’t require the government to hold a bond hearing.
The court, however, left open the issue of the immigrants’ ability to argue that the Constitution does not permit such indefinite detention without a hearing.
Justice Samuel Alito wrote the court’s opinion holding that federal judges can only rule in the case of the immigrants before them, not a class of similarly situated people.
Sotomayor dissented from that decision, joined by Justices Stephen Breyer and Elena Kagan. She wrote that the ability to join together in a class was especially important for people who have no right to a lawyer and “are disproportionately unlikely to be familiar with the U.S. legal system or fluent in the English language.”
The cases are Johnson v. Arteaga-Martinez, 19-896, and Garland v. Aleman Gonzalez, 20-322.
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The Drop SENSE75 Keyboard is available for preorder on August 30
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After years of community listening, development, and testing, mechanical keyboard industry leader Drop announced its take on the popular 75% keyboard layout with the new Drop SENSE75 Keyboard. The Drop SENSE75 is the first Drop keyboard designed in-house to launch since 2020 and is available now for preorder on the Drop website.
Inspired by its community's increased interest in gasket-mounted and 75% layout keyboards, Drop developed the SENSE75, an enthusiast-level 75% mechanical keyboard. Drop is bringing top-end design ethos to the gasket-mount and 75% layout trends with a first-rate product that is an improvement on what is currently available on the market. The SENSE75 keyboard provides users with a symmetrical build, invisible underside RBG LED diffusers for a natural glow, quiet stabilizers for the perfect touch and feel, south-facing switches for maximum compatibility, and reliable hot-swappable sockets for ultimate customization.
The pre-built version of the premium keyboard features Drop's popular Holy Panda X switches, DCX keycaps, and Phantom Stabilizers, all encompassed in an aircraft-grade aluminum case with a gasket-mounted design. For those looking to build their own keyboard, the barebones version just includes the gasket-mounted keyboard frame without any switches and keycaps so users can fully customize the keyboard's look and feel. Solving for a common issue with integrated RGB designs, both the barebones and pre-built SENSE75 keyboards incorporate LED diffusers on the underside of the keyboard, giving the keyboard a subtle underglow.
Drop SENSE75 Features:
- South-facing switches to avoid keycap interference
- Reliable hot-swappable sockets to maximize customization
- PCB-mount stabilizers that come factory-tuned to minimize rattle
- A one-of-a-kind, subtle RGB LED underglow that creates a visually appealing halo
- Per-key RGB that can be customized
- Accessible configuration software* with QMK and VIA firmware support for seamless customization
"When we pursued developing a 75% mechanical keyboard, we were committed to designing a product with great attention to detail and premium materials that not only outperformed others in the market but also offers a typing and customization experience that our community would love," said Jef Holove, CEO, Drop. "After an intensive design and development process, we are proud to introduce the Drop SENSE75 and we cannot wait for our community to try it out, as we could not have created it without them."
The SENSE75 launch coincides with Drop's 10th Anniversary this year, signifying the company's evolution from offering a curated collection of third-party products to now also crafting its own high-quality, community-driven products built in-house. Since launching in 2012, Drop has become a leader in the mechanical keyboard and workplace productivity space, innovating enthusiast-level mechanical keyboards, keycaps, and switches, audio products, and other premium workspace products that bring the design and function to every type of user.
The Drop SENSE75 Keyboard will be available in two versions and colorways. The Polar (e-white) colorway in particular features a white electrophoretic coating process that is commonly used in fine jewelry to create a stunning and clean look that is preferable for collectors.
- The pre-built version comes with the keyboard frame, switches, and keycaps and is available in Nightfall (black) for $349 and Polar (e-white) for $399
- The barebones version comes with the keyboard frame only, no switches or keycaps included and is available in Nightfall (black) for $249 and Polar (e-white) for $299
The pre-built SENSE75 keyboard is available for preorder starting August 30 with preorder shipments arriving by early November. The first 500 users to purchase the pre-built SENSE75 keyboard will receive a free MT3 keycap set, a limited-edition launch novelty keycap and carrying case. The barebones version will be available for purchase at a later date.
For more information, please visit: https://drop.com/buy/drop-sense75-mechanical-keyboard
*Drop's new configurator will launch before the SENSE75 ships, more info to come soon
About Drop
Drop is driven by a passionate group of creators and technophiles who tap into feedback and insights from its enthusiast community – millions strong – to design and curate Drop's selection of products. Drop listens to, digests, and analyzes community feedback in the creation of Drop products, and collaborates with leading brands to improve upon existing products in a way that is relevant to the Drop community. Drop is continuously broadening its workspace product focus into new categories to ensure it brings its community the technology they need to thrive.
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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SNDL Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) ("SNDL" or the "Company") reported its financial and operational results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. All financial information in this press release is reported in millions of Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. All results for the second quarter of 2021 exclude the subsequent acquisitions of Inner Spirit Holdings ("Spiritleaf") and Alcanna Inc. ("Alcanna"), which closed on July 20, 2021, and March 31, 2022, respectively.
The Company will hold a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. EDT (6:30 a.m. MDT) on Monday, August 15, 2022. Please see the dial-in details within the release and additional information about SNDL's website at www.sndl.com.
This press release is intended to be read in conjunction with the Company's Financial Statements and Notes for the period and the accompanying Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A"). These reports are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml.
SNDL has also posted a supplemental investor presentation on its website.
Following its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on July 25, 2022, Sundial Growers Inc. changed its legal name to SNDL Inc. In light of the evolution of SNDL's business over the past two years, management feels that this change more appropriately reflects the operating model and strategy of the Company.
Commenting on the rebrand, Zach George, SNDL's Chief Executive Officer, said: "The rapid and material changes to our business over the last two years have led to our original "Sundial Growers" identity becoming less relevant. We believe that the new SNDL brand better reflects our corporate activities and the undeniable impact that retail investor support has had on our survival and ability to build Canada's largest private sector distribution platform for liquor and cannabis. We continue to focus on delighting consumers with curated experiences and a robust selection of quality product offerings. SNDL embodies our path to the creation of a platform committed to excellence in the regulated products space."
SNDL has launched a new website that can be visited at www.sndl.com, along with a rebrand video at https://sndl.com/Overview/Videos/.
SECOND QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Record net revenue for the second quarter of 2022 of $223.7 million, compared to $9.2 million in the second quarter of 2021, representing a 2,344% increase.
- SNDL's second quarter of 2022 gross margin grew to $43.1 million, a record since its inception, up 1,627% from its second quarter of 2021 loss of $2.8 million.
- Net loss of $74.0 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to a $52.3 million net loss in the second quarter of 2021, a 41% increase.
- Adjusted EBITDA loss of $25.9 million for the second quarter of 2022, including an adjusted EBITDA loss of $35.5 million from the Investments segment, compared to Adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.2 million in the second quarter of 2021. The change was significantly impacted by fair value adjustments from the SunStream joint venture in the second quarter of 2022.
- For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company purchased and cancelled 0.5 million common shares at a weighted average price of $3.86 (US$2.98) per common share for a total cost of $2.0 million.
- $900 million of cash, marketable securities, and long-term investments and no outstanding debt at June 30, 2022; $334.9 million of unrestricted cash at August 11, 2022.
"The SNDL team's dedication and perseverance have enabled us to make significant progress on our journey to becoming Canada's largest private sector distributor of both liquor and cannabis," said Zach George, Chief Executive Officer of SNDL. "We believe our unique asset base and balance sheet strength represent competitive advantages that we are determined to leverage for the benefit of our stakeholders. We are seeing market share gains through our retail network and this quarter our cannabis operations generated positive adjusted EBITDA for the first time in the Company's history. We continue to strengthen and transform our business while benefitting from vertical integration across our business segments under a shared services model with integration work expected to impact results over the next two quarters. Despite our encouraging results, we know there is still room for improvement, and we remain humbled by the opportunity before us. SNDL represents an opportunity for investors to gain exposure to North American regulated products in a manner that does not exist with any other public company today. We will continue to prioritize free cash flow generation with a focus on strengthening our distribution platform and using our credit portfolios to turn industry headwinds into long-term opportunities."
SECOND QUARTER 2022 KEY FINANCIAL METRICS
SNDL's business is operated and reported in four segments: Liquor Retail, Cannabis Retail, Cannabis Production and Cultivation, and Investments.
Liquor Retail
As a result of the Alcanna acquisition, SNDL is now Canada's largest private sector liquor retailer, operating 170 locations, predominantly in Alberta, under its three retail banners: "Wine and Beyond", "Liquor Depot" and "Ace Liquor". The Liquor Retail segment's stable and growing cash flow profile and best-in-class retail operations expertise have accelerated SNDL's retail growth and vertical integration strategy. The second quarter of 2022 is SNDL's first full quarter of reporting liquor retail revenue following the completion of the acquisition.
- Gross revenue for Liquor Retail sales for the three banners combined was $148.6 million for the second quarter of 2022.
- Gross margin in the Liquor Retail segment was $33.5 million, or 22.6% of sales. Despite fluctuations in sales due to market conditions and retail competition, the Company has stabilized its margin through a pricing and mix strategy in the second quarter of 2022. While customer count is down by 5% year-to-date, largely due to a return to on-premises consumption in a post COVID-19 environment, the average basket size is up 2%. The Company sees larger basket sizes at their Wine & Beyond locations, where consumers come for the experiential, destination shopping approach to liquor retail.
- SNDL's liquor banners' market share in Alberta was 17.6% in the second quarter of 2022, with Wine & Beyond representing 2.9% with only 11 stores, showcasing the continued and increasing popularity of the banner. SNDL is exploring opportunities to expand the Wine & Beyond store footprint in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
- Moving forward, the Company will seek to optimize profitability and cash flow for the Liquor Retail segment by focusing on cost discipline, margin accretive products, monetizing intellectual property, and leveraging its retail footprint to develop an e-commerce platform.
- As of August 11, 2022, the Ace Liquor store count is 138, the Liquor Depot store count is 20 and the Wine and Beyond store count is 12.
Cannabis Retail
With the acquisition of our interest in Nova Cannabis Inc. ("Nova") through the Alcanna acquisition, SNDL's expanded retail network has significantly increased the Company's retail market share and its exposure to a broader consumer base. It also provides direct access to more comprehensive customer data, and the Company expects revenue increases from the continued integration of its distribution channels. Cannabis retail operating results include 100% of Nova's results as a majority owned subsidiary.
- Gross revenue from the Cannabis Retail segment for the second quarter of 2022 was $63.5 million, compared to $7.5 million in the first quarter of 2022, a 746% increase. Value Buds sales were the material driver of the increase with $56.3 million of revenue during the second quarter of 2022.
- Gross margin of $13.9 million, or 21.9% of sales, increased from $3.3 million, compared to Q1 2022 primarily due to Value Buds' pricing strategy.
- In the second quarter of 2022, Value Buds and Spiritleaf's combined market share represents 9.8% in the privatized provincial markets, solidifying SNDL's position as a leading national multi-banner cannabis retail operator.
- The Company successfully launched its first private label program with Spiritleaf Selects in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario in 3.5 gram dried flower and 3 x 0.5 gram pre-roll formats.
- As of August 11, 2022, the Spiritleaf store count is 103 (20 corporate stores and 83 franchised stores) and the Value Buds store count is 82.
Cannabis Cultivation and Production
SNDL remains committed to its cultivation and processing activities, including continuous improvement of its product offerings while focusing on cost optimization and the most competitive and profitable strains and brands.
- Gross revenue from the Cannabis Cultivation and Production segment for the second quarter of 2022 was $15.4 million, compared to $11.3 million in the first quarter of 2022, a 36% sequential improvement and a 21% year-over-year improvement.
- Net loss for the segment during the second quarter of 2022 was $8.0 million, compared to a $75.4 million loss in the second quarter of 2021
- Adjusted EBITDA was $3.4 million, in the second quarter of 2022, compared to negative $11.0 million in the same period of 2021. This represents SNDL's first positive Adjusted EBITDA quarter in the Cannabis Cultivation and Production segment. The significant improvement in Adjusted EBITDA can be attributed to higher sales volumes, improved margin on an adjusted basis, reductions to SMG&A, and greater discipline over inventory management driving a reduction in price discounts for provincial board sales during the first half of 2022.
- Average price per gram sold for the second quarter of 2022 was $3.18, compared to $1.69 for the second quarter of 2021. The increase of $1.49 per gram sold reflects an improved margin strategy as the Company has shifted its mix and increased its price per gram in select provinces through a disciplined revenue management initiative.
- Cost of sales per gram sold for the second quarter of 2022 was $2.64, compared to $1.76 for the second quarter of 2021. The increase of $0.88 per gram sold reflects the Company's move away from business-to-business bulk flower transactions that made up a larger portion of its sales mix in the second quarter of 2021.
- Gross margin results for the second quarter of 2022 was negative $4.3 million, compared to negative $2.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The gross margin results include a $3.9 million inventory impairment and fair value changes in the accounting for inventory and biological assets.
- Cultivation consistency also hit records in the second quarter of 2022 with the highest monthly weighted average potency in SNDL's history for June 2022 with 25.1% THC. The prior record month was May 2022, with 24.3% THC. SNDL's weighted average yield per square foot continues to increase with an average weighted yield of 57 grams per square foot.
- SNDL is tailoring its product innovation strategy based on increased use of data analytics and access to a broader consumer base. SNDL will be launching several new large-pack formats in an effort to monetize bulk inventory. The Company expects margin growth to be impacted in the short term as it brings these products to market primarily through its owned retail network.
- SNDL has received its international export permit and is on track to dispatch its first shipment to Israel in the third quarter of 2022. While SNDL continues to focus on the Canadian market, the Company is also looking at additional opportunities to increase revenue for its Cannabis Cultivation and Production segment.
- The Company has expanded its national footprint to all 10 provinces by introducing SNDL's branded products to Newfoundland and Labrador
Investments
- Revenue from the Investments segment for the second quarter of 2022 was a loss of $35.1 million, compared to $2.4 million in the second quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to accounting fair value adjustments reflecting an increase in the assumed risk-free rate and the deterioration in overall cannabis credit market conditions.
- As of the end of the second quarter of 2022, the Company had deployed capital on several cannabis-related investments totaling $689 million, including $490 million to the SunStream Bancorp Inc. joint venture ("SunStream"). For the second quarter of 2022, the investment portfolio generated interest and fee revenue of $2.6 million ($3.3 million in the second quarter of 2021), share of the profit of equity-accounted investees generated from investments by SunStream of negative $38.0 million ($3.7 million in the second quarter of 2021), and an investment loss of $35.1 million (gain of $2.4 million in the second quarter of 2021) on marketable securities, which includes unrealized losses on publicly disclosed strategic investments in Village Farms International, Inc. and The Valens Company Inc.
Consolidated Financial Results
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were $40.3 million, compared to $10.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $30.2 million was mainly due to increases in salaries and wages and office and general expenses from the Alcanna and Inner Spirit acquisitions.
Net Loss
Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $74.0 million, compared to a net loss of $52.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increased loss of $21.7 million was largely due to investment losses of $37.4 million, share of loss of equity-accounted investees of $41.7 million, higher general and administrative expenses of $30.2 million, depreciation and amortization of $7.9 million and finance costs of $26.5 million, partially offset by an increase in gross margin of $45.8 million, lower asset impairment of $58.2 million, lower transaction costs of $8.7 million and a positive change in fair value of derivative warrant liabilities of $3.8 million.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $25.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a loss of $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, driven primarily by the Sunstream equity pickup of a $38M loss.
The increased Adjusted EBITDA loss was primarily due to a decrease in share of profit of equity-accounted investees, an increase in general and administrative expenses due to the inclusion of Alcanna and Spiritleaf and a decrease in realized gain on marketable securities. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in gross margin including Alcanna and Spiritleaf.
Liquidity Position
- Effective July 25, 2022, the Company's common shares were consolidated on a one share for each ten shares outstanding basis pursuant to shareholder approval at the Company's annual and special meeting of shareholders.
- As at June 30, 2022, and August 11, 2022, the Company had an unrestricted cash balance of $363 million and $334.9 million, respectively, and a total of 238 million post-consolidation shares outstanding as at August 11, 2022.
- For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company purchased and cancelled 0.5 million common shares at a weighted average price of $3.86 (US$2.98) per common share for a total cost of $2.0 million. SNDL has $98 million remaining under its current buyback program allowing the Company to repurchase from time to time at prevailing market prices, enabling SNDL to opportunistically return value to shareholders. The share repurchase program expires on November 19, 2022.
STRATEGIC AND ORGANIZATIONAL UPDATE
SNDL remains focused on building long-term shareholder value through vertical integration, the accretive deployment of cash resources, the expansion of its retail distribution network, the further streamlining of the Company's operating structure, and the enhanced offering of high-quality brands.
- Through the acquisition of Alcanna, SNDL's retail footprint is expected to facilitate customer relationships and capture additional economies of scale.
- By gaining insight into thousands of daily shopper transactions at over 350 retail stores, SNDL has begun to optimize offerings, pricing, and promotions in both liquor and cannabis locations to better serve customers.
- Additionally, SNDL expects to continue accessing profitable opportunities and will launch a Value Buds private label flower product. SNDL will continue to develop various offerings and targeted merchandising strategies for its entire retail portfolio.
- Since the closing of the Alcanna transaction, the Company is on target to deliver $6.4 million in cost synergies. These synergies are due to consolidation in key areas such as retail operations, integrated supply and demand planning, and corporate expenses.
SPECIFIED FINANCIAL MEASURES
Certain specified financial measures in this news release are non-IFRS measures. These terms are not defined by IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other companies. These non-IFRS financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative for or superior to measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. These measures are presented and described in order to provide shareholders and potential investors with additional measures in understanding the Company's operating results in the same manner as the management team.
ADJUSTED EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure which the Company uses to evaluate its operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA provides information to investors, analysts, and others to aid in understanding and evaluating the Company's operating results in a manner similar to its management team. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) from continuing operations before finance costs, depreciation and amortization, accretion expense, income tax recovery and excluding change in fair value of biological assets, change in fair value realized through inventory, unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses, unrealized gains or losses on marketable securities, change in fair value of derivative warrants, share-based compensation expense, asset impairment, gain or loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment and certain one-time non-operating expenses, as determined by management. The Company presents both consolidated or total Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA by operating segment.
CONFERENCE CALL
The Company will hold a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. EDT (6:30 a.m. MDT) on Monday, August 15, 2022.
WEBCAST ACCESS
To access the live webcast of the call, please visit the following link:
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REPLAY
A telephone replay will be available for one month. To access the replay, dial:
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The webcast archive will be available for three months via the link provided above.
SNDL is a public company whose shares are traded on Nasdaq under the symbol "SNDL."
SNDL is the largest private sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, and Spiritleaf. SNDL is a licensed cannabis producer that uses state-of-the-art indoor facilities to supply wholesale and retail customers under a cannabis brand portfolio that includes Top Leaf, Sundial Cannabis, Palmetto, Spiritleaf Selects, and Grasslands. SNDL's investment portfolio seeks to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the global cannabis industry.
For more information on SNDL, please go to www.sndl.com.
This news release includes statements containing certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law ("forward-looking statements"), including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company's operational goals, demand for the Company's products, the Company's ability to achieve profitability or its goal of sustainable, positive gross margin and positive free cash flow, the development of the legal cannabis industry, performance of the Company's investments, including through the SunStream joint venture, any potential forms of shareholder value creation, the maintenance of production levels and maintenance or improvement in harvest THC levels (including during the COVID-19 pandemic), the expansion of product offerings, brand and market share and retail networks, and the integration and realization of expected benefits of the acquisition of Alcanna. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "likely", "outlook", "forecast", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These statements are only predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this news release. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Please see "Item 3.D.—Risk Factors" in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on April 28, 2022, and the risk factors included in our other SEC filings for a discussion of the material risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.
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Clermont location slated to open in early September with four additional openings/expansions planned in Winter Park, Kissimmee, Oviedo and Ocoee
ORLANDO, Fla. and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continued growth and community commitment to Orlando/Central Florida, Brooks Rehabilitation anticipates opening and expanding its outpatient clinics in the market through at least 2024. Brooks had five locations in the Orlando area in January 2022, and it anticipates growing to 11 clinics locally by January 2023. Brooks is also exploring all sub-markets of Orlando for future growth.
Brooks is addressing the growing demand for – and patient need for immediate access to – quality outpatient rehabilitation services, including physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) and speech therapy (SLP) provided by only the highest-level licensed therapists. Its low patient-to-therapist volume ratio allows the therapists to focus on each patient's personal goals in the shortest amount of time, making rehabilitation services cost effective while providing the highest level of customer service at all times.
Brooks' newest location, in Clermont, is scheduled to open in early September and will provide tri-disciplinary outpatient services of PT, OT and SLP. The approximately 5,000-sq.-ft. facility is located at 2616 US-27, Clermont, FL 34711. Brooks also anticipates opening locations in Winter Park, Kissimmee and Ocoee by January 2023.
In addition, Brooks has outgrown its existing Oviedo location and will relocate (anticipate mid-September) to expanded space – from the current estimated 2,000 sq. ft. to approximately 5,000 sq. ft. – and increase its current services of PT to also include OT and SLP.
"There is a tremendous need in the Central Florida market for immediate access to quality outpatient rehabilitation services," said Tom Langer, PT, CSCS, Brooks Rehabilitation outpatient regional director, Orlando. "With our added locations and expansion, Brooks is looking to help fill that demand for physical, occupational and speech therapy services performed by the highest-level licensed clinicians/therapists and supplemented by the latest research-based treatment methods and advanced technologies such as Cyberdyne and Smart Glove technology to help patients regain function following injury."
To complement the expertise of the staff, Brooks provides its patients some of the most advanced technologies currently available, including the Cyberdyne robotic exoskeleton to assist those with traumatic spinal cord injuries to walk again and the Smart Glove technology to allow those with catastrophic wrist and hand injuries to grasp and mobilize objects again.
In addition to the anticipated new outpatient clinics in Clermont, Winter Park, Kissimmee and Ocoee, Brooks currently has locations in MetroWest and Winter Garden (both opened in February 2022), Sand Lake, Waterford Lakes, Osceola, Poinciana and Oviedo. Its first Orlando-area outpatient clinic opened in 2008.
The Brooks outpatient clinics in Orlando are part of the larger Brooks system of care. For more than 50 years, Brooks Rehabilitation, headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., has been a comprehensive source for physical rehabilitation services. It offers a variety of care settings – inpatient, outpatient, skilled nursing, assisted living and memory care – to ensure patients are getting the care they need in the right setting for the best outcomes.
Brooks is also actively involved in the communities it serves. It provides many low- or no-cost community programs and services to improve the quality of life for people living with physical disabilities. In Orlando, Brooks supports a variety of organizations and initiatives through active participation or sponsorships, including Special Olympics Florida, NEXTStep Orlando, Alzheimer's Association - Greater Orlando, American Heart Association - Greater Orlando, Johnny's House BabyDJ Foundation, McCormick Research Institute and the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival.
About Books Rehabilitation
For more than 50 years, Brooks Rehabilitation, headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., has been a comprehensive source for physical rehabilitation services. As a nonprofit organization, Brooks operates one of the nation's largest inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the U.S. with 160 beds, a second 60-bed inpatient hospital that opened in April 2022, and a Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation in partnership with Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Brooks also has one of the region's largest home healthcare agencies, more than 40 outpatient therapy clinics, the Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group, two skilled nursing facilities, assisted living and memory care. Brooks will treat more than 60,000 patients through its system of care each year. In addition, Brooks operates the Clinical Research Center, which specializes in research to advance the science of rehabilitation. Brooks also provides many low- or no-cost community programs and services to improve the quality of life for people living with physical disabilities.
For more information, visit BrooksRehab.org.
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Man transported to hospital after alligator attack in Manatee County
Published: Jul. 20, 2022 at 10:30 PM EDT|Updated: 29 minutes ago
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) -- Another individual has been attacked by an alligator. This time in Manatee County.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to a report of a man who had been bitten by an alligator near Lake Manatee Fish Camp in Manatee County. This happened Wednesday evening
According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s office and the FWC, the victim was transported to the hospital to be treated for serious injuries. An alligator trapper has been dispatched to the scene.
Last week, an Englewood woman died after being attacked by two alligators after falling into a canal at a golf course.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Opioid registry, predictive modeling help identify at-risk Medicare members in Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, drug overdose deaths increased 15% to over 107,000 Americans in 2021¹. with the overwhelming majority involving opioids, according to the CDC. Florida Blue Medicare, the state's Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare plan, recently announced results of a pilot program designed to help save the lives of Medicare members and their families with access to their medications. Through a collaboration with pharmacy benefit manager Prime Therapeutics, members who participated in the program took fewer opioid medications, contributing to a lower risk for addiction and more lives saved.
As part of the pilot program, at-risk Florida Blue Medicare members were identified using predictive modeling based on member claims data and Prime's opioid registry. The program emphasized education and safety for two groups, both of which had positive outcomes:
New opioid users consumed less, stopped earlier
Members with new opioid prescriptions received information that described what an opioid is, how they work and how to safely use and dispose of them, as part of the pilot program.
- New users consumed a significantly smaller quantity of opioids, using 37% fewer morphine milligram equivalents (MME) than the control group. (An MME is an opioid dosage's equivalency to morphine and is used to help clinicians make safe, appropriate decisions concerning opioid regimens.)
- New users also voluntarily stopped using opioids at a higher rate while in the study, with 29% more new users stopping as compared to the control group.
Use by existing opioid users declined
Members who had an existing opioid prescription, as well as their doctors, received information about the safe use and disposal of opioids. The material also encouraged members to speak with a doctor or pharmacist about naloxone, a medicine that reverses an opioid overdose in an emergency.
- One out of 10 members in the group stopped using opioids through the follow-up period. This resulted in a 7% reduction in opioid prescriptions and a 2.8% increase in naloxone prescriptions.
Florida Blue has taken an aggressive approach to fighting the opioid crisis in Florida. Through its Opioid Task Force, launched in 2016, the company has set into motion a number of key initiatives to significantly address the issue, including working with our pharmacy partners.
"We are committed to reducing opioid overuse by helping our members find other ways to effectively manage their pain, providing education and offering other innovative solutions. Prime Therapeutics has been an important ally in this fight," said Cynthia Griffin, PharmD, vice president, Medicare pharmacy programs at Florida Blue Medicare. "The results of this pilot are very encouraging. By using data to create customized programs for our members, we can positively contribute towards the reduction of opioid abuse in our community and potentially save lives."
Based on the positive results of this pilot, Florida Blue Medicare and Prime Therapeutics have plans to expand their opioid management programs to help more members and their families.
About Florida Blue Medicare
Florida Blue Medicare is committed to helping our Florida neighbors live healthier. We offer a wide range of plan options, including Medicare Advantage plans, to give our members what they need to live their best lives and improve their overall health and well-being. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., Florida Blue Medicare is built for Florida's seniors and proud to be affiliated with Florida Blue, a health insurer that has served Floridians for over 75 years. Florida Blue and Florida Blue Medicare are Independent Licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Learn more at FloridaBlue.com/Medicare.
About Prime Therapeutics
Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime) helps people get the medicine they need to feel better and live well. Prime provides total drug management solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs including Medicare and Medicaid. The company processes claims and offers clinical services for people with complex medical conditions. Prime serves nearly 33 million people. It is collectively owned by 19 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans, subsidiaries or affiliates of those plans. For more information visit primetherapeutics.com or follow @Prime_PBM on Twitter.
¹ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). (May 11, 2022). (rep.). U.S. Overdose Deaths In 2021 Increased Half as Much as in 2020 – But Are Still Up 15%. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/nchs_press_releases/2022/202205.htm
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Which funny Halloween costume for adults is best?
There are many ways to approach a funny Halloween costume. You can play it subtle and go for quiet chuckles or shock everyone with a zany outfit that grabs your attention. Depending on the event, it may be appropriate to wear a raunchy outfit or better to wear something both funny and family-friendly.
If you want a modern classic that is a balance of funny and cool, the top choice is the Original Inflatable Dinosaur Costume.
What to know before you buy a funny Halloween costume for adults
Do you need a couple’s costume?
There are plenty of funny Halloween costumes for couples, so you can wear matching outfits with your significant other. Classic food combinations like “ketchup and mustard” or witty graphic tees are easy options.
Do you want to be the center of attention?
If you need a stand-alone funny costume that gets everyone smiling, there are a few ways to approach it. One method is pure shock value, but this is only a good choice if you don’t mind laughing at yourself. Dressing as a baby in a bonnet definitely lightens the mood at the cost of making yourself the butt of the joke. Another method for funny costume design is wearing a costume that looks relatively normal with a twist. You could also try wearing clothes meant to resemble a specific person. When people ask about your costume, you can reply with an amusing impression or joke.
Do people need to recognize you?
Wearing a funny mask or outfit is a great idea, but your options could be limited depending on the circumstances. If you are supervising trick-or-treaters, participating in a public Halloween-themed event or hosting a party, it’s important that your disguise is not too convincing. It could be hard for your friends to pick you out of a crowd if you completely blend in, even if your costume is attention-grabbing. If you are running an event, make sure you introduce yourself as people arrive so that they remember which costume to look for if they need to find you.
What to look for in a quality funny Halloween costume for adults
Simplicity
Costumes with too many details can distract from the punchline of your outfit. One exception might be dressing as a recognizable person or character who wears very specific clothes. Generally, a simple costume with a funny visual will be more budget-friendly. Funny costumes have to get right to the point if you want to make an immediate and comedic impact.
Size
A costume that is physically larger than your body and takes up more space is an easy way to get the crowd’s attention and make an impact. Keep in mind that you’ll likely be wearing this costume for a long period of time. It’s also important to consider where the costume will be worn. If it needs to be worn indoors, save yourself the headache and check if it can easily fit through the doors of the venue before purchasing.
Modifications
If you want a funny costume that will stand out from the crowd, look for quality costumes and components that can be easily modified or changed to reflect your unique personality. A generic costume is fine, but keep an eye out for funny costumes with lots of potential options. You might be able to repurpose old costumes and accessories over the years and change up your outfit to keep the jokes fresh.
How much you can expect to spend on a funny Halloween costume for adults
Simple costumes can be found or put together for less than $30. Higher-quality costumes, especially funny inflatable suits, go for $30-$100 depending on the size and materials.
Funny Halloween costume for adults FAQ
When should you not wear a funny costume?
A. It is important to consider the place you plan to wear your costume. Check to see if there’s a dress code at the parties you’ll be attending. Halloween is a great time to be creative and wear what you want, especially a funny outfit, but all jokes have a time and place. It is best to not show up to a stylish masquerade party wearing an embarrassing costume.
Should you get into character?
A. Yes. If you enjoy doing funny impressions, wearing a costume inspired by a celebrity or your favorite public figure could be an opportunity to get everyone laughing. You can wear a simple costume using normal clothing or items from a thrift store and combine the unassuming outfit with a comedic attitude for a winning combination that can spread Halloween cheer.
What’s the best funny Halloween costume for adults to buy?
Top funny Halloween costume for adults
Original Inflatable Dinosaur Costume
What you need to know: This classic T-Rex costume always gets a smile.
What you’ll love: The fabric material of this costume is durable, and the suit closes using a zipper and self-inflates with the built-in fan powered by four AA batteries. The suit has a front-facing window, allowing you to see out of it. It also comes in a smaller size. You can put silly clothes or accessories on the inflatable costume to make it more unique.
What you should consider: It is best to avoid using rechargeable batteries with this model.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top funny adult Halloween costume for the money
What you need to know: An affordable alien-themed costume, it’s great for sci-fi fans who like making people laugh.
What you’ll love: You can wear regular comfortable clothes under the inflatable suit and clip the built-in fan to your belt. It requires four AA batteries to inflate, but connects using a USB cable so it’s possible to connect portable power banks and extend the amount of time you can keep the suit inflated.
What you should consider: The fan needs to be securely tightened and held in place to prevent it from falling off when you move around.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Giant Inflatable Wacky Wavy Arm Guy
What you need to know: This costume lets you become the wacky, dancing center of attention.
What you’ll love: This costume is brightly colored and inflates to fit your body, making it hard to miss. It features a built-in fan that runs on four AA batteries, lasting for about four hours of continuous use. It completely self-inflates and the seals use elastic to keep the costume inflated and prevent air leaks.
What you should consider: The costume can get pretty hot and some customers needed help to get the suit on.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Missfresh Limited (NASDAQ: MF).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until September 12, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Missfresh Limited issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company's June 2021 initial public offering; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared.
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, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EverTrue, the leading donor engagement software platform, today announced the acquisition of Pledgemine, the education sector's preferred personalized on-demand direct mail ordering and segmentation solution.
Pledegemine's production efficiency and automation from concept to mailbox adds another channel to EverTrue's growing outreach toolset. Customers can identify donor segments based on EverTrue's consolidated data insights and generate personalized messages through video, email, text, and now direct mail.
This integration of communication solutions tied to robust donor profiles streamlines multi-touchpoint campaigns. It creates a unified donor experience with universal performance analytics that save fundraising teams time and drive cross-channel ROI.
"Now more than ever, advancement teams are tasked to do more with less. Data shows that donors give more with transparency and personalized follow-up," said Todd Moxley, President of Pledgemine. "With this acquisition, we can pair smart data with targeted follow-up across multiple channels without extra work. Picture a congratulation note mailed from a gift officer on the same day a donor's promotion appears on LinkedIn or fall appeal campaigns with messaging tailored to donor engagement data. There's no limit to the possibilities."
"We are creating an end-to-end solution for fundraisers to harvest critical information, contextualize it, and act on it in a way that truly moves the needle for creating a healthy donor pipeline," said Brent Grinna, founder and CEO of EverTrue. "Our focus is on creating a platform that is rooted in scaling authentic donor engagement across the entire giving pyramid."
"I couldn't be more excited to hear that Pledgemine is joining the EverTrue family," said Dana Suther, Director of Strategic Solicitations at Kansas State University Foundation. "When I think about Pledgemine I think about efficiency and ease of use, and EverTrue has allowed my colleagues and I to work smarter and dig deeper in our development work - with these two combined the sky is the limit!"
Over the last year, EverTrue announced its merger with ThankView, the largest personalized video platform for higher-ed and nonprofits, as well as its acquisition of The Solas Group, a pioneer in predictive modeling and analytics. With the addition of Pledgemine, the combined company will leverage cutting-edge data consolidation, visualization, and communication software to enable fundraising teams to personally engage thousands more supporters.
About EverTrue
EverTrue's software, data, and services empower higher education and independent school advancement teams to create personalized experiences for donors. Hundreds of teams use EverTrue's network of social and demographic data sources and modern, mobile-first software to reach more donors and increase fundraising. The company is backed by Rubicon Technology Partners and serves more than 2,000 nonprofit customers. Visit www.evertrue.com for more information.
About Pledgemine
Pledgemine provides cutting-edge ideas, inspiration, and high-quality communication solutions to facilitate donor engagement and loyalty. Their robust on-demand ordering and segmentation software empowers fundraising departments to connect faster and smarter with their audience. They also provide a Solutions Library with a comprehensive catalog of ideas to jump-start mailings. Visit www.pledgemine.com for more information.
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8-month-old boy killed when tractor-trailer crashes into home off interstate in Wisconsin
VINLAND, Wis. (WBAY/Gray News) - An 8-month-old boy was killed when a tractor-trailer crashed into a home in Winnebago County on Monday.
“Tragically, one occupant inside the home died at the scene of the crash, an 8-month-old baby boy,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
The boy’s name was not released.
“Please keep your thoughts with the family and friends of everyone involved,” the sheriff’s office said.
At about 6:03 p.m., dispatchers received multiple calls reporting a semi traveling south on I-41 had veered off the interstate through a fence line. The semi crossed a frontage road and hit an occupied house just north of Oshkosh.
The driver of the semi was identified as a 63-year-old man. He suffered minor injuries in the crash.
A portion of the road was closed for over 10 hours.
Officials did not say what caused the driver to veer off the road.
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office received help from the Wisconsin State Patrol, Neenah Police Department, Menasha Police Department, Town of Vinland Fire Department, Town of Oshkosh Fire Department, Gold Cross Ambulance, ThedaStar Air Medical, Wisconsin Public Service, Fox Cities Victim Crisis Response Team, Winnebago County Highway Department, and the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office.
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HOUSTON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the biggest championship college esports can offer, the University of St. Thomas-Houston's League of Legends (LoL) esports team took first place in the 2022 College LoL Championship in Los Angeles over the weekend, winning $50,000 in prize money. St. Thomas dominated the field. The other seven top teams were Maryville University, Western University, Bay State College, Converse College, University of California-Irvine, Michigan State and defending champs Winthrop University.
At one point, Maryville, known as a powerhouse, had the Celts on the precipice of defeat, but in the last two team fights, UST held its base, then rallied. In no time, St. Thomas' standout ADC, Gil Meron, found an angle and got a quadra kill, defeating four players in rapid succession. That brilliance allowed UST to complete the turnaround, secure the match and ride the momentum to victory.
UST Assistant Director of Esports Justin Pelt said, "It was a tough prove-yourselves tournament for the players. You're talking about a week-long competition where you're in a hotel room and managing a heavy schedule with media, covid testing and the matches. It really takes the best team to handle all that. The matches are the culmination of their year, and all eyes were on them. One mistake can cost you. What I'm most proud of is that our players rose to the occasion playing the best they've played all year when it mattered the most."
What's more, the Celts won in record-setting time—77 minutes and 55 seconds of game time.
"Achieving the fastest finals victory in College LoL Championship history makes us the most dominate esports team to ever win a finals championship," Pelt added.
When the competition began earlier this year, 421 schools participated. The Final 8, which included three former collegiate champion teams, fought it out at the in-person event in LA with no shortage of savvy strategies and razor-sharp moves.
UST's esports program has come very far, very fast. The Celt teams only began entering competition a year ago, and now the LoL team, demonstrating nerves of steel, holds the national championship. Esports is a rapidly growing career field. UST offers multi-disciplinary programs that connect coursework and experiential learning, such as relevant internships with organizations like the Houston Outlaws, to prepare students for success in the growing gaming industry.
National Championship UST League of Legends Team, L to R: Shane "Porsche" Higginbotham, Dat "Kitzuo" Nguyen, Robert "RobbyBob" Wieber, Gil "Shogo" Meron, and Charles "Chookies" Thornburgh
University of St. Thomas is a comprehensive university, grounded in the liberal arts. Committed to the unity of all knowledge, UST offers programs in the traditional liberal arts, professional, and skilled-based disciplines. Graduates of the University of St. Thomas think critically, communicate effectively, succeed professionally, and lead ethically.
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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating Avalara (NYSE: AVLR) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Vista.
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Ademi LLP alleges Avalara's financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet Avalara holders will receive only $93.50 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at $8.4 billion, inclusive of Avalara's net debt. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for Avalara by imposing a significant penalty if Avalara accepts a superior bid. Avalara insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
We are investigating the conduct of Avalara's board of directors, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for Avalara.
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Intent-led Conversational ABM platform supports the shift for B2B sales and marketing teams to focus on Opportunities
WILMINGTON, Del., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SalesboxAI. a Conversational ABM platform, has partnered with Leadsift, a leading buyer intent data platform, to make it easy for customers to fuel their AI-powered revenue engine with high-intent opportunities along with their buying committee members.
The strategic partnership enables B2B revenue teams to detect high-intent buying groups for acquisition, retention, cross-sell, and upsell opportunities and engage in account-centric conversations using AI Assistants.
"B2B revenue teams need to detect and manage every opportunity across their waterfall. This integration allows us to reach and engage IT buyers from within active opportunities at scale," said Alex Roy, founder of SalesboxAI.
"Intent data alone won't improve your results. It needs the right activation and engagement strategy," said LeadSift Co-founder and CEOTukan Das. "The SalesboxAI platform makes it easy for teams to engage every opportunity in research mode with AI Assistants that continuously look for ways to convert pipeline into revenue," he said.
"Now, teams can double down on the buying committee members that are most engaged and score and prioritize opportunities across the waterfall," said Alex, "This will allow them to maximize opportunities across every account and accelerate revenue growth," he said.
For B2B organizations that want to learn more about the integration and how it can accelerate their revenue engine, the Founders will be hosting a Live Q&A on June 15, 2022 at 11 AM PDT. To join the discussion and see the data in action, register here.
LeadSift is an intent data platform helping B2B technologies companies identify in-market buyers at the contact level and engage with them with relevant messaging. Moving beyond targeting by static profile elements like title or company size, LeadSift shows you who is engaging with competitors, keywords, and events that are relevant to your company from the public web. Learn more about LeadSift.
SalesboxAI's Conversational ABM platform helps B2B sales and marketing teams accelerate revenue. From a unified platform, AI Assistants listen for intent, identify active opportunities along with the buying committee members, engage in conversations, and track results across the Revenue Waterfall. With SalesboxAI, revenue teams can easily launch AI Assistants to create, manage, and prioritize opportunity-level engagement, intent-based leads, and buying committee members for every opportunity. To learn more, visit salesbox.ai.
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Death row inmate gets fourth stay of execution, finds love
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) – A man on death row in Oklahoma has more than 60 state lawmakers advocating for his release.
Richard Glossip said the support of his wife, Lea Glossip, is what he cherishes most.
“What we’re facing is absolutely terrifying. And, on the other hand, we also have so much hope,” Lea Glossip said.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt stayed Richard Glossip’s execution last week. State Rep. Kevin McDugle said the efforts to acquit him have been ongoing.
“We have been fighting for three years to try and get Richard out, to try and get somebody to listen, to try and catch somebody’s ear,” McDugle said.
Lea Glossip tied the knot with her husband six months ago. As a law student, she said she spent far longer researching his case.
“He was a young man running a motel, and he didn’t have the best element of people that were staying in this hotel,” she said. “A murder happened there. The maintenance man, a 19-year-old, meth-addicted maintenance man, committed the murder. That’s not disputed; he confessed to it.”
“The defense attorneys never called one witness,” McDugle said. “Not one witness. The investigators spent 10 days investigating this case.”
And now, after four last meals, Richard Glossip’s fifth execution date is Dec. 8.
“Despite these insane circumstances that we find ourselves in, we do all the things that married couples do together. We just have to be a little more creative about it,” Lea Glossip said. “We have dinner together every night over the phone. We worship here at Boston Avenue (Church) every Sunday together.”
Lea Glossip said she knows it’s hard to think of people on death row, regardless of their innocence, as human.
“The most important thing to me, I think, is that he’s more than a case. He is a son, he’s a father, he’s a brother, and he’s my husband,” she said. “And as my husband, he’s my entire world. He’s the love of my life and my best friend.”
Richard Glossip’s pastor said the congregation has been advocating for him. He said the church might fight for other death row inmates in the future.
Richard Glossip said he has endured a lot over the last seven years, including four execution dates. However, he said the support has made it easier.
“I’ve had the chance to witness some true miracles, but the most incredible miracle of all is my wife, Lea,” he said. “She has been by my side through it all.”
He was accused and convicted of a murder-for-hire plot against his boss at the motel, Barry Van Treese. Justin Sneed, the maintenance worker, pleaded guilty to the killing and received a life sentence in return for testifying against Glossip.
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: New York, N.Y., May 17, 2022. Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Accolade, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACCD) resulting from allegations that Accolade may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Accolade securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5790 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On April 28, 2022, after market hours, Accolade released its 2022 4th quarter financial results. Accolade revealed that "a large customer notified us that they would be ending their service relationship with us after the end of calendar 2022." Furthermore, Accolade reported steep losses, with a quarterly loss of $0.27 per share, missing consensus estimates. During the earnings call, Accolade CEO Rajeev Singh revealed that the 'large customer' was Comcast, one of Accolade's largest and oldest customers.
On this news, Accolade's stock price fell $5.50 per share, or over 49%, to close at $5.56 per share on April 29, 2022.
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Jury: Democratic PAC defamed Roy Moore, awards him $8.2M
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal jury awarded Republican Roy Moore $8.2 million in damages Friday after finding a Democratic-aligned super PAC defamed him in a TV ad recounting sexual misconduct accusations during his failed 2017 U.S. Senate bid in Alabama.
Jurors found the Senate Majority PAC made false and defamatory statements against Moore in one ad that attempted to highlight the accusations against Moore. The verdict, returned by a jury after a brief trial in Anniston, Alabama, was a victory for Moore, who has lost other defamation lawsuits, including one against comedian Sacha Baron Cohen.
“We’re very thankful to God for an opportunity to help restore my reputation which was severely damaged by the 2017 election,” Moore said in a telephone interview.
Ben Stafford, an attorney representing Senate Majority PAC, said in an emailed statement that they believe the ruling would be overturned on appeal.
Moore, a former Republican judge known for his hardline stances opposing same-sex marriage and supporting the public display of Ten Commandments, lost the 2017 Senate race after his campaign was rocked by misconduct allegations against him. Leigh Corfman told The Washington Post and said Moore sexually touched her in 1979 when she was 14 and he was a 32-year-old assistant district attorney. Moore denied the accusation. Other women said Moore dated them, or asked them out on dates, when they were older teens.
The accusations against Moore contributed to his loss to Democrat Doug Jones, the first Democrat to represent Alabama in the Senate in a quarter-century. The seat returned to Republican control with the 2020 election of Tommy Tuberville, a former college football coach.
Senate Majority PAC funded a group called Highway 31 that ran a $4 million advertising blitz against Moore.
The lawsuit centered on one TV commercial that recounted accusations against Moore. Moore’s attorneys argued the ad, through the juxtaposition of statements, falsely claimed he solicited sex from young girls at a shopping mall, including another 14-year-old who was working as a Santa’s helper, and that resulted in him being banned from the mall.
The advertisement began with: “What do people who know Roy Moore say?” It followed with the statements “Moore was actually banned from the Gadsden mall ... for soliciting sex from young girls” and “One he approached was 14 and working as Santa’s helper.”
Wendy Miller has previously testified that she met Moore when she was 14 and working as a Santa’s helper at the local mall. She testified Moore told her she was pretty, asked her where she went to high school and offered to buy her a soda. He asked her asked her out two years later, but her mother told her she could not go.
Moore’s attorneys argued the juxtaposition of statements in the ad painted Moore in a false light and falsely made it look like he was soliciting sex from girls at the mall.
“In their ad they strung quotes together to make a single statement. That’s what the jury found offensive. They got up and lied and said they didn’t intend that,” Jeffrey Scott Wittenbrink, an attorney for Moore, said.
The Senate Majority PAC had argued the ad was substantially true and that there were widespread reports about Moore’s inappropriate behavior at the mall. An attorney said they planned to appeal.
According to a Thursday court filing from Senate Majority, a Gadsden police officer who worked as security at the Gadsden Mall in the late 1970s — J.D. Thomas — testified that he told Moore not to return to the mall after receiving complaints from store managers that Moore was asking out teen employees or making them uncomfortable. Moore maintained he was never banned from the mall.
“No amount of deflection or distraction from Roy Moore will change the fact that multiple individuals testified under oath to corroborate credible accusations against him. Many others have come forward to make their allegations public, at serious personal cost. We do not think this verdict is the right decision, but we believe the facts are clear and this ruling will be overturned on appeal,” Stafford, an attorney representing Senate Majority PAC, said in an emailed statement.
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5 things to know for April 14: Subway shooting, Ukraine, Covid, Groceries, South Africa
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN
Amazon says that for the first time in company history it will charge sellers a 5% fuel and inflation surcharge. So, if it seems like your favorite Amazon items are getting pricier, it could be because businesses are trying to pass along those rising expenses to customers.
Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
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1. Subway shooting
Frank James, the man arrested on suspicion of setting off smoke grenades and shooting 10 people at a Brooklyn subway station Tuesday morning, will make his first appearance in court later today, authorities said. James was charged in federal court with violating a law that prohibits terrorist and other violent attacks against a mass transportation system. If convicted, he could spend life in prison. Yesterday, James was declared a suspect in the shooting and New York City officials issued an emergency alert to residents saying he was “wanted” and asking for tips. The 62-year-old called in a tip to the Crime Stoppers hotline that led to his own capture, two law enforcement sources told CNN. The shooting left at least 29 people with injuries ranging from gunshot wounds to smoke inhalation, but none of the injuries appear to be life-threatening, officials said.
2. Ukraine
It has been 50 days since Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded his neighbor Ukraine, and US officials say the strength of the Russian military appears to be waning against the Ukrainian resistance. In the latest blow against Moscow, Ukraine claims one of the Russian Navy’s most important warships has been hit by cruise missiles fired from Ukraine. Russia, however, says the ship was evacuated due to a fire. On the ground, Ukraine says the last remaining defenders of the besieged city of Mariupol were recently able to join forces, further bolstering their resistance against Russia. This comes as President Joe Biden yesterday told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the US was sending his nation an additional $800 million worth of weapons, ammunition and other security assistance.
3. Coronavirus
The mask mandate aboard planes, trains and buses in the US has been extended until May 3, the federal government confirmed yesterday. The CDC said the order will remain in place to allow the agency to “assess the potential impact the rise of cases has on severe disease, including hospitalizations and deaths, and health care system capacity.” The mandate had been set to expire on April 18. Flight crew unions initially applauded the extension for protecting staff unable to avoid close contact with passengers, but some major airline CEOs have said they want it to end. The US is now averaging 38,345 new Covid-19 cases per day, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, but this daily rate is still one of the lowest since mid-July.
4. Grocery prices
In the year ending in March, food prices rose 8.8% — the biggest 12-month increase since 1981, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced this week. As for the types of foods that have become notably more expensive, flour jumped 14.2%, milk rose 13.3%, eggs went up 11.2% and fruits and vegetables went up 8.5%. Bacon increased 18.2% and butter went up 6%. Prices are spiking across the board as food supplies tighten due to several factors, including droughts impacting crops and disruptions in the market caused by the war in Ukraine. A few items did become slightly cheaper last month though. Doughnuts, peanut butter and ham all declined less than 2%.
5. South Africa floods
At least 306 people were killed in South Africa yesterday after floods washed away roads and destroyed homes along the country’s eastern coast. The regional government called it “one of the worst weather storms in the history” of the KwaZulu-Natal province. The region has experienced extreme rainfall and damaging winds this week, particularly in the city of Durban, the government said in a Facebook post. Photos of the devastation show a bridge near Durban that was swept away and several shipping containers that were toppled in deep water due to the storm system. The extreme weather comes just months after heavy rainfall and floods hit additional parts of southern Africa, killing 230 people and affecting 1 million others.
THIS JUST IN
Elon Musk has made an offer to buy Twitter. According to an SEC filing, Musk has offered to acquire all the shares in Twitter he does not own for $54.20 per share, valuing the company at $43.4 billion. That represents a 38% premium over the closing price on April 1, the last trading day before Musk disclosed that he had become Twitter’s biggest shareholder.
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‘Abbott Elementary’ earns perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes
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US military confirms an interstellar meteor collided with Earth
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These are the world’s top city destinations in the Covid era
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TODAY’S NUMBER
$9.5 billion
That’s how much Google said it will invest in US offices and data centers around the country this year. The big investment on office space comes as Google has called for many of its employees to work in an office three days a week after two years of being fully remote. As part of the announcement yesterday, Google said it expects to create at least 12,000 new full-time jobs at the company this year.
TODAY’S QUOTE
“I had to do something to gain his respect.”
— Alleged rioter Dustin Thompson, testifying yesterday that he believed he had received “presidential orders” from then-President Donald Trump to storm the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Thompson has claimed that he believed he was acting at the behest of Trump, who told the crowd at a rally that day to march to the Capitol and “fight like hell.” The trial is being seen as a major test of that defense, which dozens of riot suspects have adopted so far, and could influence how others argue in court.
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Color-matching objects with paint
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) between October 19, 2021 and April 19, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 5, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Netflix securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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Secureworks expands its open XDR platform to include visibility across OT, ICS, and SASE environments, delivering greater detection and response capabilities to more customers
ATLANTA, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Secureworks (NASDAQ: SCWX), a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced the expansion of its alliances program into several new solution areas. With threats expanding into critical production environments and the service edge, detection capabilities must expand, too. Through two new partners, Netskope and SCADAfence, Secureworks widens the range of potential security vulnerabilities addressed by Secureworks® Taegis™ XDR to include Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Operational Technology (OT), and Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Now, more organizations than ever can benefit from better detection with increased value.
By announcing new and fast-developing partnerships with two technology partners across new alliance domains, Secureworks is continuing to focus on Secureworks Taegis as a unifying XDR platform. Taegis is easily integrated with customers through continuously growing open technology and broad integration capabilities that provide the best detection and fastest response without vendor lock-in.
"We're bringing together the best of breed detection and response capabilities across domains where we see the threat landscape most exposed to adversary attacks," said Chris Bell of Secureworks. "As part of our mission to help secure human progress, we will continue to forge new alliances that can deliver technology innovation while incorporating new threat intelligence into the methods and intentions of the adversary."
As a leader in the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework for converged networking and security, Netskope has pioneered a unique approach for protecting data and people across devices and applications, inside and outside the traditional company network. Integration between Netskope and Secureworks will enable customers to perform all investigations and apply detectors using Secureworks Taegis for a more holistic view of threats and business risks – widening the aperture of cyber environments all the way to the edge.
"Hybrid work is the new normal, and our customers look for complete SASE solutions to enable performance, deliver data, protect against threats, and maximize return-on-investment," said Andy Horwitz, VP of Business Development at Netskope. "We are pleased to partner with Secureworks to provide visibility and control over threats and continuously manage risk across the whole of the hybrid work environment, from cloud applications to IoT devices."
The partnership with SCADAfence will see Secureworks expand its Taegis platform into operational technology (OT) and ICS through SCADAfence integration.
In partnership with SCADAfence, Secureworks expands Taegis XDR into the Industrial environment, bringing intelligence from OT into a unified view with all other security telemetry across the IT landscape. SCADAfence extends industry leading insights, awareness, and asset discovery to a truly open XDR platform giving security analysts greater context around the threats they are investigating.
"The opportunity for a truly open XDR platform to integrate with the leading OT platform in SCADAfence provides the potential for organizations to streamline a security analyst workload by providing context and enrichment from events occurring across the entire IT and OT landscape, while enabling longer-term data retention with the combined data set," said Paul Smith, Field CTO of SCADAfence. "This partnership with Secureworks will allow our joint customers to use a truly integrated OT plus XDR offering."
Secureworks (NASDAQ: SCWX) is a global cybersecurity leader that protects customer progress with Secureworks® Taegis™, a cloud-native security operations and analytics platform built on 20+ years of real-world threat intelligence and research, improving customers' ability to detect advanced threats, streamline and collaborate on investigations, and automate the right actions.
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Netskope, a global cybersecurity leader, is redefining cloud, data, and network security to help organizations apply Zero Trust principles to protect data. Fast and easy to use, the Netskope platform provides optimized access and real-time security for people, devices, and data anywhere they go. Netskope helps customers reduce risk, accelerate performance, and get unrivaled visibility into any cloud, web, and private application activity. Thousands of customers, including more than 25 of the Fortune 100, trust Netskope and its powerful NewEdge network to address evolving threats, new risks, technology shifts, organizational and network changes, and new regulatory requirements. Learn how Netskope helps customers be ready for anything on their SASE journey, visit netskope.com.
SCADAfence Platform is an industrial network monitoring system that provides cybersecurity and visibility for ICS/SCADA networks. SCADAfence Platform provides automatic asset discovery and inventory management, threat detection and risk management. By employing a wide range of algorithms, machine learning and AI, it detects anomalies and security events that can compromise availability and affect the safety and reliability of the OT network and its assets. SCADAfence Platform is the only solution in the market that is able to support the unique requirements of large scale industrial networks from a size, complexity and coverage perspective, while maintaining an affordable TCO.
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LONDON and CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integreon, a trusted global managed services and alternative legal services provider (ALSP), announced today that it has further enhanced its Contracts, Compliance, and Commercial, Services business unit capabilities with the addition of Diane Homolak as the company's new Vice President of Technology Solutions.
Based in Cleveland, OH, Homolak has three decades of diverse legal experience which will support both clients and services teams in applying technology to challenges in today's legal landscape. Homolak brings a wide array of expertise in legal technology to Integreon, spanning contract management, process automation, AI extraction, negotiation support, and reporting.
"Integreon's strength is in its proven ability to step into any legal technology environment and successfully provide services that optimize that space and employ the best market technology options for enhancing processes and delivery value," said Homolak. "I look forward to helping our clients get the most out of their systems with enabling technology from the vendors and partners best positioned to serve them."
Prior to joining Integreon, Homolak was Vice President for Legal Technology at UnitedLex, where she worked with global clients to define and implement technology for managed services environments. Her past experience also includes roles as an in-house manager for Global Legal Innovation and Strategic solutions at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise and Managing Counsel for HP's manufacturing industry vertical.
"We are pleased to welcome Diane as the latest member of our team," said Gabriel Buigas, Executive Vice President & leader of the Contracts, Compliance, and Commercial Services business unit at Integreon. "With her vast knowledge of legal technology and decades of impressive work in the industry, she will further strengthen our culture of innovation as well as aid clients in understanding the technological tools which can address their needs and drive key business outcomes."
Homolak was the first woman to chair the Board of Directors for the World Commerce and Contracting Association (previously IACCM), a position she served in for 6 years. She holds a JD from Cleveland State and an MBA and bachelor's degree in Economics from Ohio University. Homolak also holds a certificate in Blockchain Strategy from the University of Oxford Saïd Business School along with PMP credentials from the Project Management Institute.
On August 24, Homolak will be speaking at the Legal Innovators Network's (LINK) virtual event: Contracting Analytics: Extracting Data from Your Contracts to Enable Business Decisions.
Integreon is the trusted, global provider of legal and business outsourced services to corporations and law firms seeking to expand their capabilities and transform their performance. The company's 3,500+ professionals provide expert support across a range of managed services—from legal and regulatory to creative design, content delivery and administrative support. With global delivery centers on three continents, Integreon delivers round-the-clock service in 50+ languages and is deeply committed to client success, consistently delivering innovative, tech-enabled solutions that improve agility and efficiency to drive business performance. Integreon is owned by EagleTree Capital, a leading New York-based private equity firm that has invested approximately $2.7 billion of equity capital since inception.
For more information about Integreon's range of services, email info@integreon.com, visit www.integreon.com and follow Integreon at LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
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Clear Channel Outdoor, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children & Texas Center for the Missing Team Up on National Missing Children's Day to Reunite Missing Kids with their Families
HOUSTON, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Texas Center for the Missing, Houston's Amber Alert Provider, and Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE: CCO) today launched a month long national child safety awareness campaign coinciding with National Missing Children's Day (May 25). The digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) campaign will help generate leads for missing children's cases nationwide. Specifically in Texas, where 253 children are missing, CCO held four press conferences earlier today to highlight missing children's cases in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas and El Paso.
The national campaign, supporting the local effort, will reach millions in cities across the country over the next month using CCO's digital billboards, including in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C. The creative showcases a series of stunning statistics illustrating the number of missing children in each state and the message "Help Find Them." For 15 years, CCO has tapped the real-time capabilities of its DOOH media network to help recover abducted children through the posting of AMBER Alerts on its digital billboards. This new campaign extends that effort and underscores the company's ongoing commitment to child safety.
Children go missing every day in the United States, and while most are found quickly, some remain missing for months and even years. This is a reminder that child safety should remain a priority for communities across the country. When a child is reported missing to law enforcement, federal law requires that child be entered into the FBI's National Crime Information Center, also known as NCIC. According to the FBI, in 2021 there were 337,195 NCIC entries for missing children.
The Texas campaigns specifically feature individual missing children's cases across CCO's DOOH displays. The child's photo is included in each message, and in some cases, the child's age progression photo is shown if the child has been missing for an extended period. Each child's image will run across multiple digital billboards in each Texas city thousands of times per day on each digital display.
The Texas Department of Public Safety Missing Persons Clearinghouse received 46,581 missing person reports in 2021 with 33,774 being juveniles. CCO is providing this month-long public service campaign at no cost in partnership with the Texas Center for the Missing, Houston's Amber Alert Provider and NCMEC.
"At the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, we know the power of pictures and community action. Clear Channel Outdoor is in a unique position to leverage their digital space to help bring home missing children and we are thrilled to be able to fight for a safer tomorrow with CCO," said Gavin Portnoy, Vice President of Communications and Brand, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. "Always, but especially on National Missing Children's Day, we encourage the public to pay attention to the photos of missing children and report any information they may have. It only takes one person to bring home a missing child."
"With over 8,000 children reported missing from Greater Houston in 2021, partnerships like these are critical to reuniting families and ensuring the safe recovery of at-risk missing children," said John McNamee, CEO, Texas Center for the Missing.
"Clear Channel Outdoor began this program over 10 years ago and has reunited a number of children with their families which is the most rewarding service we can perform for the communities where we operate," said Lee Vela, Vice President, Public Affairs, Clear Channel Outdoor-Houston. "Digital billboard messages have worked repeatedly to help find these children and we are honored to play a role in this safety campaign alongside NCMEC and Texas Center for the Missing."
2022 Missing Children Cases featured across Texas in this program include:
Houston: Ameera Deadrick has been missing since June 1, 2016, at the time she was eight years old. She is an African American female 4'3" high and weighing 50 pounds.
San Antonio: Lina Khil was last seen in the 9400 block of Fredericksburg Road on December 20, 2021. She has straight shoulder length hair and was in a red dress, black jacket, and black shoes. Lorne "Trey" Jones was last seen in December 2021. He is right-handed with curly ear top hair and is African American.
El Paso: Angel Marie Avalos has been missing since June of 2017.
Dallas Region: Atiz Garcia was last seen on April 8, 2021. She is a Hispanic female with brown hair and eyes. She weighs about 140 pounds and is 5'1".
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25th as National Missing Children's Day. National Missing Children's Day is a reminder to all parents and guardians of the need for high-quality photographs of their children for use in case of an emergency, and for the need for everyone to pay close attention to posters and photographs of missing children.
About Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. ("CCOH") (NYSE: CCO) is at the forefront of driving innovation in the out-of-home advertising industry. Our dynamic advertising platform is broadening the pool of advertisers using our medium through the expansion of digital billboards and displays and the integration of data analytics and programmatic capabilities that deliver measurable campaigns that are simpler to buy. By leveraging the scale, reach and flexibility of our diverse portfolio of assets, we connect advertisers with millions of consumers every month across more than 500,000 print and digital displays in 26 countries.
About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Since 1984, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® has served as the leading private, nonprofit organization helping to find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation and prevent future victimization. As part of its work as the clearinghouse and resource center on issues relating to missing and exploited children, NCMEC operates a hotline, 1-800-THE-LOST® (1-800-843-5678), and has assisted in the recovery of more than 376,000 missing children. NCMEC also operates the CyberTipline®, a mechanism for reporting suspected child sexual exploitation, which has received more than 118 million reports. To learn more about NCMEC, visit www.missingkids.org.
About the Texas Center for the Missing
Texas Center for the Missing (TCM) is a Houston-based non-profit and is the Amber Alert AND Silver Alert provider for the 14-county Houston-Galveston region. TCM offers crisis intervention, prevention, and community education services related to child abductions, runaways, internet lures, and endangered adults. To decrease the number of missing children, we at Texas Center for the Missing know that children and families need to be educated about how to remain safe, law enforcement needs to be trained on how and when to activate local Amber Alerts, and the community at large needs to be aware of the painful reality of these situations.
For more information, visit centerforthemissing.org or watch our latest videos at: www.youtube.com/user/theTXCenter.
Connect with Texas Center for the Missing on Facebook at www.fb.com/TXCenter or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TXCenter.
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ProBox launches its live events series with premiere event headlined by an international star-studded bout between Chinese Olympian and undefeated light heavyweight contender Meng and former two-time light heavyweight champion Pascal (CAN)
Combat sports icon Mike Goldberg joins ProBox's ringside broadcast team that includes the legendary Roy Jones Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez, Antonio Tarver, and Paulie Malignaggi
Meng vs. Pascal offered exclusively through the ProBox app (available on the Android TV, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire Stick platforms and in app stores worldwide) and www.ProBoxTV.com
TAMPA, Fla., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ProBox TV ("ProBox" or the "Company"), the first and only global sports streaming and media company dedicated exclusively to professional boxing, announced today its official launch event this Friday, May 20 will be headlined by a premiere light heavyweight bout between Chinese Olympian and IBF No. 1 contender Fanlong Meng, and former two-time light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal. Available exclusively through the ProBox app and website, this marquee event kicks off with fights between rising global prospects from ProBox's Future Stars series starting at 7:30pm EST, with the main event of Meng vs. Pascal at approximately 10:00pm EST.
To watch Meng vs. Pascal, download the ProBox app (available on the Android TV, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire Stick platforms and in app stores worldwide) or visit www.ProBoxTV.com and subscribe. For just $1.99 per month, ProBox subscribers can stream evenly matched and high-action, live boxing events—including Meng vs. Pascal this Friday, May 20—and access a wide range of premium supporting content.
"At ProBox, we give boxing fans premium content without the premium price tag, and that's exactly what subscribers can expect with our launch event this Friday on May 20," said Garry Jonas, founder and CEO of ProBox. "This card is headlined by an international star-studded bout in Meng vs. Pascal, and fans will also get two-plus hours of high-quality undercard fights from our Future Stars series to start the night. If you are a boxing or combat sports fans, be sure to subscribe to ProBox today and tune in on Friday for what's sure to be a night of pure action inside the ring."
Ringside commentary will be provided by the Company's founders—Roy Jones, Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez, Antonio Tarver, and Paulie Malignaggi—and combat sports industry icon, Mike Goldberg. An accomplished sports commentator with extensive experience in the UFC and broader combat sports world, Goldberg will work alongside ProBox's legendary founders and broadcast team moving forward to commentate ProBox's live events, as well as contribute to ProBox's ever-increasing library of supporting content.
"ProBox understands what fans of boxing and combat sports actually want: consistent, high-quality, and affordably-priced content," said Goldberg. "The marketplace was missing a platform dedicated to professional boxing the way the Golf Channel or Tennis Channel are focused on their singular sports. What ProBox has created here is truly special, and when the opportunity to join the team presented itself, I knew I wanted to be involved. This launch event on Friday will be an epic way to kick off what is a major game changer for the boxing and combat sports communities, and I look forward to working with Garry, Roy, Juan, Antonio, and Paulie to create powerful content both in and out of the ring."
ProBox's official launch event will start with a press conference on Wednesday, May 18. The press conference will be available to stream through ProBox's YouTube. The ProBox app is available worldwide in all major app stores across all major devices, as well as on the Android TV, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire Stick platforms. Please visit www.ProBoxTV.com for more information (and to subscribe), or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Reddit.
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ProBox TV ("ProBox") is the first and only global sports streaming and media company dedicated exclusively to professional boxing. Founded by former CEO of Iron Mike Productions Garry Jonas in partnership with the legendary Roy Jones Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez, Antonio Tarver, and Paulie Malignaggi, ProBox's mission is to deliver real boxing fans an improved experience when watching and following the sport. For just $1.99 per month, ProBox subscribers can stream evenly matched and high-action, live boxing events and access a wide range of premium supporting content—including podcasts, news coverage, and ProBox Originals such as reality shows and documentaries—all through the ProBox app and website: www.ProBoxTV.com. To learn more and subscribe, download the ProBox app today (available in all major app stores), visit our website, or find us on the Android TV, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire Stick platforms. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Reddit.
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AALBORG, Denmark, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Asetek, sim racing gear innovator, and sports car championship-winning and esports leader Hardpoint announced an agreement whereby Asetek SimSports™ racing products will be available to try out in sim rigs at International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) endurance race events and will be available to try and purchase in the Hardpoint race shop. As part of the agreement, and as an official sponsor of the Hardpoint esports team, Asetek SimSports™ branding will be prominent during iRacing events.
"What André and the Asetek team have done is uncanny, and something other sim racing gear providers have struggled with – to bring a real racecar feel to sim racing," said Rob Ferriol, President and IMSA driver at Hardpoint. "I am pleased to have this collaboration to bring the experience of driving a real racecar to the racing community - whether sim racers wanting to reach their apex, or real racers training to improve lap speeds."
The racing simulators with Asetek SimSports™ Invicta™ pedals, will be available to try out this season at the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship race at Virginia International Raceway, Hardpoint's home track, August 26 - 28, and the 2022 Motul Petit Le Mans, held at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, October 7 - 9.
In addition to featuring the Invicta™ pedals, the Hardpoint sim rigs employ Asetek's premium liquid cooling technology to enable a cool stable system that stands the rigors of endless race sessions.
"It is exciting to have this cooperation with Rob and Hardpoint to bring our Invicta™ sim racing pedals to IMSA race events, starting with the WeatherTech Championship, one of the iconic races in the U.S.," said André Sloth Eriksen, founder and CEO of Asetek. "We specifically designed our Invicta™ pedals to provide a real racecar feel, so it is huge to have our pedals in Hardpoint sim rigs in the paddock at these major motorsports events in North America, and now customers can try out and buy our SimSports gear from the Hardpoint shop."
"Added to that, it will be a real thrill to all of us at Asetek to see Asetek SimSports™ kit being put through its paces by the Hardpoint esports team during iRacing events, and to know Asetek liquid cooling technology is enabling immersive experiences on the sim rigs," continued André Sloth Eriksen.
To learn more about Hardpoint Motorsports visit https://www.hardpoint.com/. To learn more about Asetek SimSports™ and Asetek liquid cooling visit https://www.asetek.com/simsports/.
About Hardpoint
Hardpoint was founded by Rob Ferriol in 2018 with the vision of combining his experience as a successful entrepreneur with his passion for racing. Headquartered at VIRginia International Raceway, the team captured the 2021 Porsche Carrera Cup North America Pro-Am championship in its inaugural season and competes full-time in the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship in the No. 99 GridRival Porsche 911 GT3 R with co-drivers Ferriol and Katherine Legge, joined by Stefan Wilson for Michelin Endurance Cup races. In 2022, Hardpoint has added the No. 22 Racing To End Alzheimer's Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport driven by Nick Galante and Sean McAllister in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Grand Sport (GS). More information on Hardpoint can be found at www.hardpoint.com or through its strong social media presence on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About Asetek
Asetek (ASTK.OL), a global leader in mechatronic innovation, is a Danish garage-to-stock-exchange success story. Founded in 2000, Asetek established its innovative position as the leading OEM developer and producer of the all-in-one liquid cooler for all major PC & Enthusiast gaming brands. In 2013, Asetek went public while expanding into energy-efficient and environmentally friendly cooling solutions for data centers. In 2021, Asetek introduced its line of products for next- level immersive SimSports gaming experiences. Asetek is headquartered in Denmark and has operations in China, Taiwan, and the United States.
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The brand created the 'Recipe of Me' program to celebrate its newest cookware - the Ninja™ Foodi™ NeverStick® PossiblePan™ and PossiblePot™ - and encourage consumers to celebrate their heritage
NEEDHAM, Mass., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ninja, the #1 brand in small kitchen appliances in the US1, and a part of JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (HKEX: 1691.HK), announced its 'Recipe of Me' campaign to celebrate the launch of its newest cookware: the Ninja™ Foodi™ NeverStick® PossiblePan™ and PossiblePot™.
Ninja understands the impact of culture and community. That's why the brand is encouraging consumers to honor the people, culture and memories that helped shape their own individuality. Through the launch of the 'Recipe of Me' campaign, Ninja is striving to show the unique connection that can be created through the Ninja™ Foodi™ NeverStick® PossiblePan™ and the meals that connect us to our past.
The brand is partnering with trailblazer Elaine Welteroth, a best-selling author, award-winning journalist, and TV host. Elaine's 'Recipe of Me' fuses her unique African American and German-Irish heritage, Southern roots and experiences that helped shape her into the woman she is today. Although Elaine's dish is tailored to her personality and memories, her 'Recipe of Me' connects Elaine to the people who came before her and those who are gathered around her dinner table.
"Turning to something familiar is always a comforting feeling," said Elaine Welteroth. "I come from a long line of working moms who were all about feeding their families big, hearty meals with as little fuss as possible. My mom has coined the term 'one-pot cooking,' and the Ninja™ Foodi™ NeverStick® PossiblePot™ and Ninja™ Foodi™ NeverStick® PossiblePan™ make it easy to do just that. We use this cookware to make the family recipes she's passing down to me."
Ninja is holding a contest in which 100 winners will receive a Ninja™ Foodi™ NeverStick® PossiblePan™ and $100 grocery credit to make their recipe for a dinner party with those who helped shape them. Consumers can enter for a chance to win by posting their 'Recipe of Me' - a recipe that embraces their roots, a memory with a loved one or meaningful traditions - and tagging #RecipeofMe and @ninjakitchen on Instagram from May 25 - June 15. For more details on the contest, please see here.
"The cookware replaces 12 cooking tools, offers 14 cooking functions and can go from stovetop to oven to table, unlocking ultimate functionality and efficiency in your kitchen," said Jonathan Webster, Senior Vice President, Ninja at SharkNinja. "The all-in-one pan and pot will transform your cooking and cleaning experience with our signature NeverStick® technology. Thanks to this technology, consumers can feel confident their cookware won't chip, flake or stick, and it is backed by a 10-year guarantee."
The cookware is dishwasher and oven safe up to 500°F, and accommodates gas, induction and electric cook types. Its design includes two pour spouts, integrated utensils, tapered wall designs and wider diameter for accessible and efficient cooking. The Ninja™ Foodi™ NeverStick® PossiblePan™ and PossiblePot™ come in five trending colors: sea salt grey, smoked paprika, macaron blue, cherry tarte and olive.
The Ninja™ Foodi™ NeverStick® PossiblePan™ and PossiblePot™ are sold separately for $129.99 on NinjaKitchen.com and other major retailers, including Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Best Buy and Kohl's.
Ninja is one of the three major brands of JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691), which also includes Shark and Joyoung. JS Global ranks as one of the largest small household appliance companies in the world2.
1The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service, based on brand-level dollar sales, 52 weeks view for January 5, 2020-January 2, 2021; January 3, 2021-January 1, 2022. Categories covered under claim: kitchen appliances category group.
2Industry data from Frost & Sullivan industry report; market size, market share and ranking by retail sales value. Small household appliance-focused companies represent those that generated over 50% of revenue in 2020 through sales and household appliances.
About JS Global
JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691) is a world leading producer of small household appliances. As of Dec 31st, 2020, JS Global ranked number 3 among the small household appliance focused companies. It primarily operates three major brands: Shark, Ninja and Joyoung. The Company's success is centered around its deep understanding of consumer needs, and is built on its strong product innovation and design capability powered by a global research and development platform, marketing strengths driving high brand engagement, and an omni-channel distribution coverage with high penetration.
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Ninja believes that if you want to cook at home, you can. If you want to experiment more with recipes and ingredients, you can. If you want to cook dinner every single night, you can. If you want to be proud of what you're serving your family, you, without a doubt, can. We design tools and appliances that help you achieve endless opportunities with food, regardless of how much experience you have. It is our belief that if you have the desire to cook, that you can make it, and we're here to help you do it in ways that are fast, easy, and delicious.
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School District of Manatee County issues statement following Texas school shooting
Published: May. 24, 2022 at 6:29 PM EDT|Updated: 47 minutes ago
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The School District of Manatee County has issued a statement following a deadly shooting at an elementary school in Texas that claimed the lives of 14 students and one teacher.
A spokesperson for Manatee Schools says they will remain vigilant and keep a close eye on their students during the remaining final days of the school year.
“Our Chief Safety and Security Officer has reached out to all Principals and District Leaders to remain vigilant during the remaining two days of school. Both remaining school days are early release for students,” said District Spokesperson Mike Barber.
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HONG KONG and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newchic, an online fashion platform composed of brands that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and creativity, announced the Top 4 winners in its 2022 #ArtYourPossibility Fashion Contest on Saturday, August 27th PST. Each of the four winners will receive a grand prize of 1,500 USD to support these rising designers as they continue to refine their craft.
This year's winners are listed below, in alphabetical order:
Scarlet Lacasse
Hyoni Woo
Arron Lam
Ana Lloshi
According to contest rules, the four winners submitted original designs - as well as written descriptions of the inspiration behind those designs - centered on up to two of the four contest themes, which were crafted around the unique missions of Newchic's CSR-conscious co-hosts and partner brands: Selfsow, Koyye, Mensclo, and Charmkpr.
During the first round of judging, which took place on the weekend of August 22, 2022 (PST), Newchic's panel of celebrity judges (Paula Franco, Danielle Sarkissian, and Marcos Gonzalez) evaluated all submissions based on the following eight categories: creativity, design, resourcefulness, adherence to the theme, productionability, originality, relevance, and popularity. The final category - popularity - allowed the public to participate in the decision-making process by voting for their favorite design. Once the Top 8 designs were selected, Newchic hosted a round of one-on-one private video interviews with each of the seven finalists to learn more about their journey as a designer. The public was once again invited to vote for their favorite design among the Top 8.
On Saturday, August 27, 2022 (PST), Newchic hosted an Instagram Live during which the judges spoke with each of the finalists in real-time and scored their designs according to the same eight categories as above, including the updated public tally. According to Newchic, this year's winners and finalists reflect a multicultural and multi-creative talent pool that understands the rising importance of leisurewear and "options that can be worn in the workplace as well as happy hour," including "anime-inspired patterns to gender-neutral pieces."
Newchic is beyond honored and thrilled to support this group of emerging creatives. According to Newchic President Zou, "We were blown away by the level of craft, self-expression, and imagination displayed in all the submissions we received, including the Top 4 winners. We cannot wait to see what these talented designers continue to create in the years to come."
To know more about the contest, head to the following link: www.newchic.com/designers2022
About Newchic
Newchic is an online fashion platform composed of brands that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and creativity. Founded in 2014, Newchic has achieved rapid development on a global scale, ranking among the top online shopping websites. Newchic offers a wide range of clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories to help conscious customers pursue their styles. Newchic has won recognition and trust from customers in Europe, America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
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NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LivePerson, Inc. (Nasdaq: LPSN) is providing confirmatory notice, pursuant to the requirements of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), of recent grants of equity-based incentive awards that LivePerson made under its Inducement Plan.
LivePerson established the LivePerson Inc. 2018 Inducement Plan (the "Inducement Plan") to provide equity-based incentive awards to new hires. In connection with recent employee hires through July 29, 2022, LivePerson has made grants of RSUs to 6 employees totaling 50,149 Shares and grants of stock options to 2 employees totaling 29,453 Shares.
All RSU and stock option grants vest 25% per year over 4 years and are subject to the grantee's continued employment on the scheduled vesting date. Each award under the Inducement Plan was granted as inducement material to the grantee entering into employment with the Company.
About LivePerson, Inc.
LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN) is a global leader in customer engagement solutions. We create AI-powered digital experiences that feel Curiously Human. Our customers — including leading brands like HSBC, Orange, and GM Financial — have conversations with millions of consumers as personally as they would with one. Our Conversational Cloud platform powers nearly a billion conversational interactions every month, providing a uniquely rich data set to build connections that reduce costs, increase revenue, and are anything but artificial. Fast Company named us the #1 Most Innovative AI Company in the world. To talk with us or our Conversational AI, please visit liveperson.com.
Mike Tague
pr@liveperson.com
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WINCHESTER, Va., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yount, Hyde and Barbour (YHB) is pleased to share, effective July 1, 2022, we will acquire Glass Jacobson, PA, a Maryland based tax, accounting, and management consulting firm.
"We are excited to welcome the Glass Jacobson team to the YHB family. We expect their team's capabilities will enhance our already rapidly expanding reach into the Maryland/DC Market." says Scott Moulden, Managing Partner of YHB. "YHB and the Glass Jacobson team share the same values of empowering clients and communities with world class service. This also affirms our commitment as a premiere firm in the Maryland market."
Glass Jacobson was established in 1962 with a rich history of serving clients throughout the Baltimore-Washington greater DC metro area. Glass Jacobson offers a myriad of services, focusing on tax, audit, and consulting services. By providing these services under one roof, they have allowed clients to make smart and concise decisions for their businesses and lives.
"We are eager to join the YHB team. Together, we will be able to provide greater resources to our clients and communities. Our mission to empower the future is steadfast when joining YHB. We will be providing the same excellent solutions that our clients have become accustomed to, with the addition of new and exciting advancements," said Edward J. Jacobson, Managing Director, and Firm President of Glass Jacobson.
As an established Regional Leader, the newly combined teams will strengthen YHB's foothold as a multiregional accounting firm with offices spanning across Virginia and Maryland. The addition of Glass Jacobson to YHB also expands its expertise in wealth management as YHB and Glass Jacobson Investment Advisors, LLC will form a joint venture, to better provide a unified client experience.
The Glass Jacobson acquisition will bring 6 principals and an additional 54 staff members to the YHB team, bringing the Firm's headcount to nearly 300 employees. These new team members will continue to work out of the former Glass Jacobson offices, both in Owings Mills and Rockville, raising the YHB office count to 11 offices throughout the region.
About YHB: We are all about you. At YHB we are dedicated to finding custom solutions to help you thrive. As a leading CPA and advisory firm, we work with some of the most innovative and passionate leaders and organizations across the region. Established in 1947, we offer clients comprehensive accounting, auditing, tax, wealth management and risk advisory services. In addition to serving individuals, estates and trusts, the firm has extensive experience in working with both public and private businesses.
Please direct all media inquiries to Jeremy Shen at 540.662.3417 or Jeremy.Shen@yhbcpa.com
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NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Netflix common stock or call options, or sold put options, between January 19, 2021 and April 19, 2022, inclusive.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 5, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in NFLX:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/netflix-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=29208&from=4
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Netflix, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Netflix was exhibiting slower acquisition growth due to, among other things, account sharing by customers and increased competition from other streaming services; (2) the Company was experiencing difficulties retaining customers; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company was losing subscribers on a net basis (4) as a result, the Company's financial results were being adversely affected; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Netflix, Inc. you have until July 5, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Netflix, Inc. securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the NFLX lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/netflix-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=29208&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GTIS Partners ("GTIS"), a global real estate investment firm that manages $4.7 billion in gross assets with a focus on residential and industrial investments, announced today a joint venture with Collett Industrial ("Collett"), an industrial developer headquartered in Charlotte, NC, to acquire and develop two projects in the Greenville-Spartanburg ("GSP") MSA which have a total capitalization of $140 million. One of the projects, Willimon Business Park, has executed leases or letters of intents with tenants totaling approximately 520,000 square feet for long term occupancy at the project.
The GSP development projects, which will total nearly 1.2 million square feet of industrial space upon completion, are located directly adjacent to one another within the same Opportunity Zone on the eastern edge of the South Carolina Technology & Aviation Center ("SCTAC"). SCTAC is one of the largest business parks in South Carolina and houses the operations of over 110 companies.
The new projects are centrally located on the East Coast, offering greater access around Greenville, south to Charleston and Atlanta, and north to Charlotte, Raleigh and Durham. Demand in the GSP industrial market is supported by a diverse set of factors including the strong availability of labor, proximity and connectivity to the Port of Charleston and Inland Port Greer, and the long history of manufacturing in the region.
"Fueled by the ongoing growth of ecommerce and onshoring, the demand for industrial warehouses remains strong, and we are excited to continue our expansion in the sector in partnership with the team at Collett Industrial," said Robert McCall, a Senior Managing Director at GTIS Partners. "With a focus on Opportunity Zone properties specifically, we are also pleased to bring more jobs and economic opportunities to these communities, and look forward to encouraging development across the region."
"We're excited to continue our investment in the GSP market alongside our partners at GTIS," said Teddy Hull, a principal at Collett Industrial. "The success we've seen at Willimon Business Park to date is testament to the numerous competitive advantages across GSP, including a strong labor force and commitment by local municipalities and the Greenville Area Development Corporation to attract and retain quality businesses."
The joint venture with Collett underscores GTIS' continued expansion of its industrial acquisition and development platform. With these two new projects, GTIS' global industrial portfolio encompasses 13 million in square feet with a total project cost of $1.25 billion across 14 projects.
About GTIS Partners
GTIS Partners is a leading real asset investment and development firm headquartered in New York with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Charlotte, Phoenix, Houston, Dallas, as well as São Paulo, Paris and Munich. The firm was founded in 2005 by Tom Shapiro and is managed by President Tom Shapiro and Partners Rob Vahradian, Thomas Feldstein, and João Teixeira. The firm manages $4.7 billion in gross assets and is active across a wide range of real estate sectors including single family and multifamily housing, office, industrial/logistics and hospitality as well as opportunity zone investments. The firm invests at various points in the capital structure including credit, common equity and structured equity. In the US, GTIS has invested in over 130 assets across 40 unique markets including growth areas such as Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Atlanta, Tampa and Charlotte. In Brazil, GTIS is among the largest real assets private equity firms with holdings including office, residential, logistics, and hospitality investments. Marquee assets developed by GTIS Partners in São Paulo include the Infinity office building and Palácio Tangará, a five-star resort style hotel. For more information, please visit www.gtispartners.com.
About Collett Industrial
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Collett Industrial is a development and acquisition platform focused on industrial properties in the southeastern U.S. Collett Industrial is a subsidiary of Collett, a full-service commercial real estate firm with expertise in development, property management, leasing, brokerage and tenant representation. Collett Industrial's portfolio consists of nearly 3 million square feet of completed or planned industrial space, focused on distribution, manufacturing, and e-commerce-related facilities. For more information, please visit https://www.collettindustrial.com.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge ordered a two-week halt Wednesday on the phasing out of pandemic-related restrictions on seeking asylum — and raised doubts about the Biden administration’s plan to fully lift those restrictions on May 23.
For now, the decision is only a temporary setback for the administration. But the judge staked out a position that is highly sympathetic with Louisiana, Arizona and 19 other states that sued to preserve so-called Title 42 authority, which denies migrants a chance at asylum on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19.
“(The states) have established a substantial threat of immediate and irreparable injury resulting from the early implementation of Title 42, including unrecoverable costs on healthcare, law enforcement, detention, education, and other services for migrants,” wrote U.S. District Judge Robert Summerhays in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Summerhays, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, said states were likely to succeed with their argument that the administration failed to adhere to federal procedures when it announced April 1 that it was ending Title 42 authority.
The judge has scheduled a critical hearing on May 13 in Lafayette to hear arguments on whether to block Title 42 from ending as planned 10 days later.
Texas filed a similar lawsuit filed Friday in federal court in Victoria, Texas.
The decision to end Title 42 authority was made by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It has come under growing criticism from elected officials in Biden’s Democratic Party who contend the administration is unprepared for an anticipated increase in asylum-seekers.
The Justice Department declined to comment on the order but the administration has said it will comply, while contending it will hamper preparations for Title 42 to end on May 23.
About 14% of single adults from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador were processed under immigration laws during a seven-day period ending last Thursday. That’s up from only 5% in March, according to government figures.
Summerhays’ order requires the Homeland Security Department to “return to policies and practices in place” before it announced plans to end Title 42 and to submit weekly reports that demonstrate it is acting “in good faith.”
Migrants have been expelled more than 1.8 million times under the rule invoked in March 2020 by the Trump administration. Migrants were stopped more than 221,000 times at the Mexico border in March, a 22-year-high that has raised concerns about the government’s ability to handle even larger numbers when Title 42 is lifted.
Advocates for asylum-seekers say the restrictions endanger people fleeing persecution back home and violates rights to seek protection under U.S. law and international treaty. As the CDC acknowledged, the public health justification for the order has weakened as the threat of COVID-19 has waned.
At two often-contentious hearings Wednesday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas sought to defend the administration’s handling of an increase of migrants at the Southwest border and its plans to deal with the prospect of more with the potential end of Title 42.
Mayorkas sought to push back on Republican accusations that the Biden administration has encouraged irregular migration by allowing some people to seek asylum, blaming economic and political turmoil and violence throughout Latin America and the world.
“Some of the causes of irregular migration have only been heightened by years of distress preceding this administration,” he said.
Mayorkas testified one day after Homeland Security released a plan with more details about how it was preparing for the end of Title 42 authority.
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Associated Press reporter Ben Fox in Washington contributed to this story. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/judge-halts-preparations-for-end-of-us-asylum-limits/ | 2022-04-28T19:02:28Z |
nameless Twitter Spaces "Metanomics" and "The Name Drop" Feature the Most Innovative Minds in Web3, Metaverse and NFTs
DALLAS, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- THE METAVERSE, nameless announces Metanomics sweeps week launching May 2. The week will feature daily Metanomics shows focused on different gaming themes including play-to-earn, Blockchain Gaming, and gaming NFTs.
Metanomics is a newsletter and podcast hosted by Andrew Agopsowicz, the world's first NFT Economist. Agopsowicz interviews founders who are building in the metaverse, asking questions on the challenges and advantages of working within web3. The newsletter features weekly news on the metaverse, monthly economic updates on digital real estate and play-to-earn, and topical commentary on the space's most important issues.
Since the first show in January, Metanomics has featured an esteemed list of guests, including nameless CEO Jimmy McNelis, High Snobiety Co-Founder Jeff Carvahlo and Former baseball player turned NFT artist Micah Johnson.
Outside of sweeps week, Metanomics drops new episodes every other Thursday at 12 pm PST/3 pm EST.
Nameless also hosts The Name Drop, a podcast style Twitter Spaces dedicated to elevating web3 discussion, while shining a light on the metaverse's brightest minds. Each show is part of a conversational anthology laddering up to a singular motif. The subject of Series 1 is Foundation, and includes six episodes covering the foundational topics listed below.
- Building in the White Space (Aired 2/19)
- Art & Artistry In The Metaverse (Aired 4/19)
- Finding Your Place(s) in web3
- NFTs, Art, & Impact
- web2 to web3 Deconstruction
- Blockchain Evolution | Elevation
Nameless Head of Marketing Anthony Asencio serves as producer for both podcasts. Asencio is a marketing expert with 15 years of experience in brand partnerships, media strategy, and cross-platform execution.
The Name Drop is hosted on the nameless Twitter handle @nameless_nft, and has featured guests Nate Alex (Secret Projects Founder), Noah Davis (Howlerz Founder/Artist), and Bart Wyatt (nameless CTO).
About nameless
Nameless is a non-fungible token (NFT) platform as a service software company that empowers businesses, individuals, and digital creators to create, mint, and capitalize on their own custom NFT projects through an easy to use, scalable API solution. To learn more about nameless and its proprietary technology and partnerships, please visit www.nameless.io.
Anthony Asencio, Marketing Director | Head of Marketing, nft42
Anthony Asencio is the Head of Marketing for nft42 (nameless and Avastars). He is a marketing expert with extensive experience in brand partnerships, media strategy, and cross-platform execution. Prior to joining nft42, Anthony was the Director of Marketing at Superplastic, after almost six years with Complex Networks in the media conglomerate's Brand Partnerships Studio. He is a former entrepreneur and Founder of Xtrovertd Media a division of Xtrovert Industries, LLC, the first company to broadcast global rap superstar Drake live on the internet. Over the course of his career, Anthony has produced brand campaigns and managed large scale activations for companies such as McDonald's, Old Spice, Frito-Lay, Formula 1, Universal Music Group, Intel, Dropbox, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and many more.
Andrew Agopsowicz, NFT Economist at nameless, host of Metanomics
Andrew Agopsowicz is an economist who studies the NFT market. Before joining nameless, he worked as a Senior Economist in Canada, studying labor markets and the macroeconomy in both the public and private sector. His research and commentary has been used to inform public policy and is routinely featured on national broadcasts for outlets such as Bloomberg and the CBC in Canada. Andrew has been collecting NFTs since 2019 and particularly enjoys collecting generative art. He holds a Bachelor's of Science (honors) in Economics at the University of Victoria and specialized in labor economics during his graduate studies at the University of Western Ontario. Andrew is based in Ottawa, Canada.
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WITH OVER 3 MILLION TOTAL VIEWERS ACROSS TEN PARAMOUNT GLOBAL NETS WATCHING SUNDAY, JUNE 26 PREMIERE
DOUBLE DIGIT SHOW RATING INCREASE: UP +23% ON BET ALONE
THE #BETAWARDS IS THE #1 MOST SOCIAL SHOW ON ALL OF TV, DOMINATING ALL SOCIAL PLATFORMS WITH +103 MILLION SOCIAL VIEWS
"BET AWARDS" 2022 ENCORE AIRS THURSDAY, JUNE 30 9P EST
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#CULTURESBIGGESTNIGHT
NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Culture's biggest night, the "BET Awards" 2022, remains the undisputed #1 cable awards show among P 18-49 for the 2022 broadcast season. Celebrating Black excellence, creativity, ingenuity, and innovation, the LIVE award show is now the best performing cable award show with viewership this year* "BET Awards" 2022 premiered Sunday, June 26, and drew 3.2 MM Total Viewers P2+ (EDAC), as it was simulcast LIVE across 10 Paramount Global networks, including BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Pop, TV Land, and VH1, up +34% vs last year. 2.1 MM Total Viewers P2+ tuned in on BET alone.* BET now holds the Top 2 Cable award shows of 2022 for Black viewers: "BET Awards" 2022 (#1) and "NAACP Image Awards" (#2).* The special, jammed-packed with must-see moments, secured the #1 Most Social Show on ALL of TV. The "BET Awards" 2022 was the #1 most-watched TV show on social and the best-performing telecast on BET Digital ever across Instagram Reels, YouTube, and Facebook with +103 MM social views.** #BETAwards trended on Twitter in the #1 spot consecutively for five hours worldwide. Fans can catch an encore presentation on Thursday, June 30 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET.
"We couldn't be more thrilled about this year's ratings! Every year, we strive to have the BET Awards celebrate and reflect that which is best and most important to our community and culture in our hope to inspire them to dream big and take action. I salute my colleagues for delivering an event that has so profoundly resonated, "said Scott Mills, CEO of BET.
"We always knew we had a very special show, but now the ratings confirmed we are truly culture's biggest night! We are grateful to our audience for tuning in live and on social media, all who stepped on stage, from the artists who delivered show-stopping performances and their teams, to our winners, nominees and presenters. We could not be more proud," said Connie Orlando BET EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy.
Hosted by Academy Award®-nominated and Golden Globe®-winning actor, writer, director, producer, and philanthropist Taraji P. Henson, "BET Awards" 2022 honored Black excellence in music, television, film, and sports across more than 20 categories. The iconic show aired live Sunday, June 26 at 8 PM ET/ PT on BET from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak), Jazmine Sullivan, Kirk Franklin, and Tems took top honors. An array of artists delivered unforgettable and sensational surprise performances, including Lizzo who opened the show with a stunning high-energy performance of "About Damn Time" from her forthcoming album Special. Many artists also spoke out about the repeal of Roe v Wade and Gun Control. The night also included a star-studded tribute to Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was honored with the BET Lifetime Achievement Award. The celeb-filled show featured performances, appearances by Babyface, Big Freedia, Billy Porter, Bleu, Brandy, Bryson Tiller, Busta Rhymes, Carl Anthony Payne II, Chance The Rapper, Chlöe, Crystal Hayslett, Daniel Kaluuya, Dashaun Wesley, Debbie Allen, Doechii, Dominique Jackson, Ebony Obsidian, Ella Mai, Eva Marcille, Faith Evans, Fireboy DML, GIVĒON, GoGo Morrow Idris Elba, Jack Harlow, Joey Bada$$, Irv Gotti, Janelle Monáe, Jodeci, Kandi Burruss, Keke Palmer, Kanye West, Kevin Prodigy, Franklin, KJ Smith, Latto, Lil' Kim, Lil Wayne, Lizzo, Luke James, LUKE LAWAL JR, MC Lyte, Mariah Carey, Marsai Martin, Mary J. Blige, Maverick City Music, MC Lyte, Mignon, Muni Long, Nene Leakes, Ne-Yo, Novi Brown, OGI, Paula Patton, Ray J, Roddy Ricch, Sanaa Lathan, Serayah, Shannon Balenciaga, Shaun Ross, Shyne, Tamar Braxton, Terrence J, The Lox, Tisha Campbell, Will Packer, Young Dirty Bastard, and many more!
The "BET Awards" 2022 celebrated the very best in entertainment and culture with performances and appearances by an inspiring lineup of artists, entertainers, and cultural icons. The "BET Awards," which has become synonymous with powerful Black artistry and social commentary, continued to spotlight and celebrate the artists and creators of tomorrow, making the ceremony one of the most news-provoking and talked-about broadcasts year after year.
Internationally, the show was simulcast on BET Africa, BET France and will be available to watch on My5 and Sky On-Demand in the UK, as well as BET Pluto in the UK and Brazil.
- "BET Awards" 2022 Images (Photo Credit: Getty Images for BET): Click HERE
- "BET Awards" 2022 Clips (Courtesy of BET): Click HERE
- For a full recap of "BET Awards" 2022 including the complete list of winners and show show highlights, Click HERE
Connie Orlando, BET's Executive Vice President, Specials, Music Programming, Music Strategy, and News oversaw the annual show as an Executive Producer, along with Jamal Noisette, VP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, who will serve as Co-Executive Producer for BET. Jesse Collins Entertainment is the production company for the show with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay serving as Executive Producers.
Relive the "BET AWARDS" 2022 digital red carpet via the live stream powered by Bulldog DM, available on BET's official YouTube page.
For more information on the "BET Awards" 2022, please visit BET.com/bet-awards.
*Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) | Viewership % increases based on EDAC Coverage Rating (cumulative sum of avg imps of simulcast nets over BET coverage universe | Tentpole ranker based on Imps ranking on home network only (cable only)
**Social Source: YouTube Analytics, Instagram, Conviva, ListenFirst, Tubular, Adobe Analytics; 5/1/22 - 6/26/22, as of 9am; Talkwalker Social Content Ratings, GetDayTrends; 6/26/22
ABOUT BET:
BET, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA; PARAP), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African American audience. The primary BET channel is in 125 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, sub-Saharan Africa and France. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions including BET+, the preeminent streaming service for the Black audience; BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET HER, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the African-American Woman; BET Music Networks - BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, a growing BET festival business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET around the globe.
ABOUT "BET AWARDS"
"BET Awards" is one of the most-watched award shows on cable television according to the Nielsen Company. The "BET Awards" franchise remains the #1 program in cable TV history among African-Americans, and it is the #1 telecast for BET every year. It recognizes the triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers, and athletes in a variety of categories.
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Giant, mysterious megalithic jars were unearthed in northeastern India
By Megan Marples, CNN
Dozens of megalithic jars have been unearthed in Assam, India, at four previously unknown sites, according to a study published in the journal Asian Archaeology.
The stone jars range from 1 to 3 meters (about 3.2 to 9.8 feet) tall, according to study coauthor Nicholas Skopal, doctoral candidate at Australia National University in Canberra.
Some of the jars feature decorative carvings, while others are plain, he said. Around 65 jars have been discovered so far, but many more could be lurking beneath the ground, according to Skopal.
Researchers have yet to unravel the mystery of when these jars were made and which civilization used them, he said.
A handful of sites in the region with the same stone jars were discovered by the British in the 1920s, and prior to Skopal’s 2020 excavation, there were seven known sites. His team was analyzing jars found at three of the locations.
While exploring the surrounding areas, they stumbled across four previously unknown sites with partially exposed jars, which was a pleasant surprise, Skopal said.
“By going out, surveying and documenting them properly, the government and universities can manage their heritage a lot better and preserve these jars for future generations,” Skopal said.
A history of looters
By the time the research team found the exposed jars, most of their contents were long gone, Skopal said.
There are oral historical accounts of the Naga, local villagers, pulling beads and other items out of the jars, he said. While it’s not known precisely when the beads were removed, since some of the locals still have them as family heirlooms, it’s likely they unearthed the jars not too long ago, Skopal added.
“In one of the villages we’re staying in, one of the elderly ladies actually showed me (some jewelry) that had been pulled out of the jar,” he said.
Similar jars have been discovered in Laos, and researchers there have been fortunate to find jars that were still intact with artifacts like beads and human remains inside, Skopal said. He is hoping his team will eventually find unopened jars at the new sites in Assam to study the culture they originated from.
“Some of the buried ones might have things still inside, but we haven’t excavated yet,” he said.
An unsolved mystery
It is difficult to date when these jars were first created, so researchers are not yet able to determine which civilization crafted the stone jars, Skopal said.
Early estimates date the artifacts to 400 BC or earlier, according to lead study author Tilok Thakuria, assistant professor in the History & Archaeology Department at the North-Eastern Hill University Tura Campus in Meghalaya, India.
Nailing down the time period in which these jars were created is the team’s next priority, Skopal said.
To determine when the artifacts were buried, his team plans to use optically stimulated luminescence, called OSL. This is a dating method where you take a sediment sample from directly underneath the jar and determine when light last hit that sample, Skopal said.
The date would correspond with when the jars were buried, giving researchers a much better idea of when the jars were made.
Unearthing unopened jars will also be a big help in dating the stone pieces, according to Thakuria.
“We need to have a plan for excavation in Assam to recover material culture and to reconstruct social and cultural behavior of these groups of people,” he said.
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Nokia and Samsung Gaining Outside of China
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center industries, preliminary findings suggest the positive momentum that has characterized the Radio Access Network (RAN) market over the past four years is losing some steam. The overall 2G-5G RAN infrastructure equipment market – including hardware and software – declined in the second quarter, recording the first year-over-year contraction in more than two years and the third consecutive quarter of RAN coming in below expectations. Although the RAN market is not immune to external risks, initial readings suggest that the RAN impact from deteriorating macro conditions, high levels of inflation, and supply chain disruptions were limited in the quarter.
"The shift in the pendulum is not a surprise, but admittedly it has swung a bit faster toward the negative than initially expected", said Stefan Pongratz, Vice President at Dell'Oro Group. "Slower momentum is not a sign that the 5G deployment phase is over. The message we have communicated for some time now, namely that the 5G cycle will be longer than previous technology cycles, still holds. At the same time, market conditions in the quarter were impacted by APAC, excluding China, Russia, and foreign exchange," continued Pongratz.
- Top 5 global suppliers in the quarter include Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, ZTE, and Samsung.
- Top 4 suppliers outside of China in the quarter include Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, and Samsung.
- Huawei and ZTE continued to dominate in China, together accounting for 90 to 95 percent of 1H 2022 revenues.
- Ericsson maintained its grip on the RAN market outside of China, accounting for 39 percent of the revenues for the 1H 2022.
- Nokia's RAN position outside of China improved between 1Q and 2Q 2022.
- Samsung's 1H 2022 RAN share improved both in North America and globally.
- Even though RAN results disappointed in the quarter and first half revenues are tracking below expectations, RAN is still projected to record a fifth consecutive year of growth in 2022.
Dell'Oro Group's RAN Quarterly Report offers a complete overview of the RAN industry, with tables covering manufacturers' and market revenue for multiple RAN segments including 5G NR Sub-6 GHz, 5G NR mmWave, LTE, macro base stations and radios, small cells, Massive MIMO, Open RAN, and vRAN. The report also tracks the RAN market by region and includes a four-quarter outlook. To purchase this report, please contact us by email at dgsales@delloro.com.
Dell'Oro Group is a market research firm that specializes in strategic competitive analysis in the telecommunications, enterprise networks, data center infrastructure, and network security markets. Our firm provides in-depth quantitative data and qualitative analysis to facilitate critical, fact-based business decisions. For more information, contact Dell'Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit https://www.delloro.com.
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Honoring police and fire dispatch team for answering the call
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - All this week is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (NPSTW). The event is observed every second week in April to honor those tele-communicators who help save millions of lives every day, according to National Today.
Every day in Pocatello, the dispatch team answers hundreds of 911 and non-emergency calls. Not only do they dispatch for police and fire for the City of Pocatello, they also dispatch for EMS and all of Bannock County.
When fielding each call, they act as the first line of communication between the caller and our first responders. Dispatchers are the unseen heroes of first responders.
Right now, the City of Pocatello has 14 full-time and one half-time employee on the dispatch team. Three dispatchers have more than 20 years of experience and seven dispatchers have 10 or more years of experience with the City of Pocatello.
In 2020, there was a grand total of 152,453 total calls in and out of dispatch.
In 2021, there was a grand total of 154,033 total calls in and out of dispatch. That is an average of 422 calls coming in and out per day in 2021.
In 2021 the busiest month was August with 14,881 total calls.
- 911 calls, 1,738
- Non-emergency calls, 10,573
- Outgoing calls, 2,570
Currently, the City of Pocatello is looking to hire four full time dispatch positions and one half-time position. Starting pay is $20.03/hour with benefits. To find out more information click HERE. | https://localnews8.com/news/pocatello/2022/04/16/honoring-police-and-fire-dispatch-team-for-answering-the-call/ | 2022-04-16T16:02:11Z |
Clinical intelligence platform will streamline care delivery and engage patients across specialties and service lines
SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Memora Health, the leading technology platform for virtual care delivery and complex care management, today announced a partnership with Edward-Elmhurst Health, an integrated Illinois health system that operates three hospitals and serves 1.7 million residents across the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago. The partnership will leverage Memora's clinical intelligence platform across oncology specialties to automate clinicians' routine care tasks, streamline call center operations, improve the patient experience, and increase patient engagement.
Memora's platform simplifies complex care delivery for patients and their providers by automating care journeys. The platform provides 24/7, two-way communications with patients around their care, and intelligently triages patient questions and clinical concerns to the appropriate care team members. This partnership will enable clinicians and providers at Edward-Elmhurst Health to automate tasks that they would normally complete manually so they can prioritize the most critical patient needs.
"At Edward-Elmhurst Health, our first priority has always been providing patients with the best care possible, and our team has seen the tremendous impact that Memora's platform can have on patients," said Mary Lou Mastro, CEO, South Region of NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health. "This platform will allow our clinicians to automate tasks so that they can provide patients with an improved care experience. We're looking forward to the impact that this partnership will have on our oncology practice and are excited to leverage Memora's expertise across other specialties and service lines."
Edward-Elmhurst Health is planning to roll out the Memora platform at its state-of-the-art cancer care centers in Naperville, Elmhurst and Plainfield. The partnership will serve patients diagnosed with lung cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer. Memora's platform will automate various elements of the patient care journey to support care navigators, alleviate the communication burden on triage nurses, create a shared channel for collaboration between clinic nurses and physicians, integrate with Epic, and reduce hold times for an improved patient experience.
"We're proud to partner with Edward-Elmhurst Health and support the system's mission to streamline the care journey for both providers and patients," said Manav Sevak, co-founder and CEO of Memora Health. "Our platform is designed to simplify complex care delivery in order to allow care teams to engage existing patients and support more patients both inside and outside of hospital walls."
About Memora Health
Memora Health is the leading technology platform for virtual care delivery and complex care management. Memora partners with leading health systems, health plans, life science companies, and digital health companies to transform the care delivery process for patients and care teams. The company's platform digitizes and automates complex care workflows, supercharging care teams by intelligently triaging patient-reported concerns and data to appropriate care team members and providing patients with proactive, two-way communication on their care journeys. To learn more about Memora's vision to make care more actionable, accessible and always-on, visit memorahealth.com.
About Edward-Elmhurst Health
Edward-Elmhurst Health, now part of NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health, is a 747-bed system that includes three hospitals – Edward Hospital in Naperville, Elmhurst Hospital and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health – and an extensive ambulatory care network that provides comprehensive healthcare to 1.7 million residents of the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago. The system has annual revenues of more than $1.5 billion, more than 50 locations, nearly 8,500 employees, including 1,900 nurses with 2,000 physicians on staff, plus 1,200 volunteers. For more information, visit eehealth.org.
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Salute Our Heroes: Teacher finds his passion through special education
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Ricky Prato has been a bank teller, landscaper, shoe salesman but wanted something he’s more passionate about.
He recalls being a teenager while his family lived in Japan being a big reason to become a teacher.
“At 16 years old, I worked at a youth center in japan on the military base and that was one of my favorite jobs and so I really wanted to get back and working with kids. I just feel like I relate to kids.”
He was a paraprofessional at Meadows Elementary in 2009 but wanted to be a licensed teacher.
He heard about USD 501′s Grow Our Own Program where TPS partners with colleges and universities in order for certified staff members to become licensed educators.
He was accepted for the program and attended Washburn University.
USD 501 Deputy Superintendent of Operations Larry Robbins said Prato was the last staff member to finish the program before it was put on hold due to less funding.
“I couldn’t do it without the program. Financially it helped out a lot with tuition and books and then the mentors I had were definitely really good mentors and they’ve been in special education for so long they pretty much knew -- they didn’t know everything, but they knew a lot of what I needed to know.”
Prato now is a kindergarten and 2nd grade teacher at Meadows. He’s proud of his work to get there..
“My first thought was just to become a teacher because I liked the idea of being able to teach kids but when I started to work as a special ed. Para, it started to click like oh, these kids really need that extra help and that extra guidance and extra support.”
Prato is still in school getting his masters degree in special education. He said he plans to stay with elementary aged students.
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Tuesday in Iran for a visit intended to deepen ties with regional heavyweights as part of Moscow’s challenge to the United States and Europe amid its grinding campaign in Ukraine.
In only his second trip abroad since Russian tanks rolled into its neighbor in February, Putin is meeting Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on pressing issues facing the region, including the conflict in Syria and a U.N.-backed proposal to resume exports of Ukrainian grain to ease the global food crisis.
As the West heaps sanctions on Russia and the costly campaign drags on, Putin is seeking to bolster ties with Tehran, a fellow target of severe U.S. sanctions and a potential military and trade partner. In recent weeks, Russian officials visited an airfield in central Iran at least twice to review Tehran’s weapons-capable drones for possible use in Ukraine, the White House has alleged.
Iran rolled out a long red carpet for Putin at Tehran’s Mehrabad airport, where Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji greeted him warmly before he was whisked into his presidential convoy to the city.
But perhaps most crucially, the Tehran trip offers Putin a chance for a high-stakes meeting with Erdogan, who has sought to help broker talks on a peaceful settlement of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as well as help negotiations to unblock Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea.
Turkey, a NATO member, has found itself opposite Russia in bloody conflicts in Azerbaijan, Libya and Syria. It has even sold lethal drones that Ukrainian forces have used to attack Russian troops. But Turkey hasn’t imposed sanctions on the Kremlin, making it a sorely needed partner for Moscow. Grappling with runaway inflation and a rapidly depreciating currency, Turkey also relies on the Russian market.
The gathering has symbolic meaning for Putin’s domestic audience as well, showing off Russia’s international clout even as it grows increasingly isolated and plunges deeper into confrontation with the West. It comes just days after U.S. President Joe Biden’s visited Israel and Saudi Arabia — Tehran’s primary rivals.
From Jerusalem and Jeddah, Biden urged Israel and Arab countries to push back on Russian, Chinese and Iranian influence that has expanded with the perception of America’s retreat from the region.
It was a tough sell. Israel maintains good relations with Putin, a necessity given Russian presence in Syria, Israel’s northeastern neighbor and frequent target of its airstrikes. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have declined to pump more oil beyond a plan approved by their energy alliance with Moscow.
But all the countries — despite their long-standing rivalries — could agree on drawing closer to counter Iran, which has rapidly advanced its nuclear program since former U.S. President Donald Trump abandoned Tehran’s atomic accord with world powers and reimposed crushing sanctions. Talks to restore the deal have hit a deadlock.
Backed into a corner by the West and its regional rivals, the Iranian government is ramping up uranium enrichment, cracking down on dissent and grabbing headlines with optimistic, hard-line stances intended to keep the Iranian currency, the rial, from crashing. Without sanctions relief in sight, Iran’s tactical partnership with Russia has become one of survival, even as Moscow appears to be undercutting Tehran in the black market oil trade.
“Iran is (the) center of dynamic diplomacy,” Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian wrote on Twitter, adding the meetings will “develop economic cooperation, focus on security of the region … and ensure food security.”
Fadahossein Maleki, a member of the Iranian parliament’s influential committee on national security and foreign policy, described Russia as Iran’s “most strategic partner” on Monday. His comments belied decades of animosity stemming from Russia’s occupation of Iran during World War II — and its refusal to leave afterward.
After his arrival, Putin held talks with Raisi that followed meetings in Moscow in January and again last month in Turkmenistan. During his fifth visit to Tehran, Putin will also meet Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to continue what Kremlin foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov called a “trusting dialogue.”
“Our relations are developing at a good pace,” Putin said at the start of the meeting with Raisi, noting that Moscow and Tehran “strengthen their cooperation on international security and contribute significantly to the Syrian settlement.”
Raisi voiced hope that Putin’s visit will help expand cooperation on regional and international issues.
The focus of later trilateral talks among the presidents will be the decade-old conflict in Syria, where Iran and Russia have backed President Bashar Assad’s government, while Turkey has supported armed opposition factions. Russia intervened in the conflict in 2015, pooling efforts with Iranian forces and using its air power to shore up Assad’s fledgling military.
Ushakov said the parties will discuss efforts to encourage a political settlement, while Erdogan is expected to take up Turkey’s threats of a new military offensive in northern Syria to drive away U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish fighters from its borders. The operation is part of Turkey’s plan to create a safe zone along its border with Syria that would encourage the voluntary return of Syrian refugees.
In a meeting with Erdogan, Khamenei delivered a stern warning against the planned Turkish incursion.
“Any sort of military attack in northern Syria will definitely harm Turkey, Syria and the entire region, and will benefit terrorists,” Iran’s top leader said, stressing the need to “bring the issue to an end through talks.”
Iran and Turkey signed preliminary agreements covering investment, diplomacy, media and business, among other fields, and pledged to triple bilateral trade, to $30 billion.
In his speech, Erdogan called for solidarity in the fight against Kurdish militant groups as well as a network led by a U.S.-based Muslim cleric whom Ankara accuses of orchestrating a failed coup in 2016.
“They are nuisances that disrupt the calm of the countries where they are present,” he said. “We need to continue to lead a struggle against them.”
Humanitarian issues in Syria have also come into focus since Russia used its veto power at the U.N. Security Council last week to restrict aid deliveries to 4.1 million people in Syria’s rebel-held northwest after six months, instead of a year.
Talks to lift a Russian blockade and get Ukraine’s grain into global markets also are on the agenda. Last week, U.N., Russian, Ukrainian and Turkish officials reached a tentative agreement on some aspects of a deal to ensure the export of 22 million tons of desperately needed grain and other agricultural products trapped in Ukraine’s Black Sea ports by the fighting.
Tuesday’s meeting between Putin and Erdogan could help clear remaining hurdles, a major step toward alleviating a food crisis that has sent prices of vital commodities like wheat and barley soaring.
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Isachenkov reported from Moscow. Associated Press writers Isabel DeBre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Suzan Fraser in Ankara, Turkey, contributed.
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LONDON, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global X ETFs, a leading global provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the Global X Uranium UCITS ETF (URNU) on London Stock Exchange and the Deutsche Börse Xetra. The fund represents the only uranium UCITS ETF in the European market.
With aggressive timelines to reach net-zero carbon emissions and global energy consumption expected to increase by 50% through 2050, governments are exploring all options in the next generation of power production.i While proven renewables likes solar and wind are becoming increasingly economical, their larger footprint, intermittent power production, and difficulty in rapidly scaling requires other clean solutions to diversify the world's energy mix. Nuclear energy may be the solution, as a clean, high output, and reliable power source – with zero greenhouse gas emissions during operations. Nuclear power is an increasingly viable energy option for net-zero climate ambitions.
"Rising global energy consumption and aggressive timelines to achieve net-zero carbon emissions are pushing nuclear power into the mainstream, which in turn is helping to raise the investment profile of uranium" said Morgane Delledonne, Head of Investment Strategy, Europe. "With the launch of URNU in the European market, Global X is helping investors gain exposure to an emerging space that offers a promising long-term investment case."
Tracking the Solactive Global Uranium & Nuclear Components v2 Index, URNU provides investors access to a broad range of companies involved in uranium mining and the production of nuclear components, including those in extraction, refining, exploration, physical uranium buyers, or manufacturing of equipment for the uranium and nuclear industries. seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Uranium & Nuclear Components Total Return Index. The fund's total expense ratio is 0.65%.
Prospectuses and Key Investor Information Documents (KIIDs) for these ETFs are available in English at www.globalxetfs.eu.
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About Global X ETFs
Global X ETFs was founded in 2008. For more than a decade, our mission has been empowering investors with unexplored and intelligent solutions. Our product lineup features 90 ETF strategies and over $40 billion in assets under management.ii While we are distinguished for our Thematic Growth, Income and International Access ETFs, we also offer Core, Commodity, and Alpha funds to suit a wide range of investment objectives. Explore our ETFs, research and insights, and more at www.globalxetfs.com.
Global X is a member of Mirae Asset Financial Group, a global leader in financial services, with more than $620 billion in assets under management worldwide.iii Mirae Asset has an extensive global ETF platform ranging across the US, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Europe, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam with over $80bn in assets under management.iv
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Restructuring process for rest of business remains ongoing as company continues to support customers with no expected disruptions
WAYNE, Pa., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungard Availability Services (Sungard AS) today announced that, subject to court approval, it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with 365 Data Centers to acquire a majority of its U.S. Colocation and Network business. The transaction with 365 Data Centers is subject to court approval and customary closing conditions. The hearing by the court to approve the Asset Purchase Agreement with 365 Data Centers is scheduled for August 24, 2022. The Company expects the transaction to close this fall.
All of Sungard AS' businesses in North America are continuing to operate largely business as usual and meeting the needs of customers, whether included in the Asset Purchase Agreement or not. Sungard AS is continuing to evaluate potential sales or other restructuring alternatives with respect to its Cloud and Managed Services and Recovery Services operations while under the protection of chapter 11 in the United States and the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in Canada.
"We have been working hard to determine the best path forward for our business in a manner that meets the critical needs of our customers while strengthening our operating cost structure. The combination of 365 Data Centers and our U.S. Colocation and Network business is an important next step in this process and presents an exciting opportunity in the marketplace with a growing, strong, reputable buyer who is committed to our customers," said Michael K. Robinson, Chief Executive Officer and President, Sungard Availability Services.
Additional information about Sungard AS's chapter 11 filing can be found at: https://cases.ra.kroll.com/SungardAS.
Information about the Canadian proceedings can be found at: http://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/SungardASCanada.
Sungard AS is advised in this matter by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Jackson Walker LLP, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, FTI Consulting, Inc., DH Capital, LLC and Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc.
About Sungard Availability Services
Sungard Availability Services (Sungard AS) is a leading provider of cloud connected infrastructure solutions serving enterprise customers from 75 hardened data centers and workplace recovery facilities in nine countries. Sungard AS has a 40-year track record of delivering resilient and highly available hybrid IT solutions. Backed by high-performance networks, Sungard AS modernizes customers' end-to-end IT across connected infrastructure, cloud, recovery and workplace solutions. Working with customers to understand their business objectives, Sungard AS identifies gaps in customers' current environments and tailors a solution to achieve their desired business outcomes. Visit Sungard AS at www.sungardas.com or call +1 888 537-6519 in the U.S. or +44 808 238-8080 in the U.K. Connect with us on our blog, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Cities, a global non-profit driving resiliency and sustainability for cities, in partnership with QBE Insurance, have selected 90 of the world's most impactful solutions for advancing sustainable development goals. The QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge is recognized as one of the Top 5 Govtech accelerators in the world and this year the program broke previous records with more than 550 companies representing 70 countries applying.
Collectively, applicants address 23 different challenges facing communities ranging from clean water, renewable energies, and transportation to accessibility, urban agriculture, and public health.
"Inaction globally has the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development goals tracking closer to 2090 or later – three generations too late," said Michael Lake, President and CEO of Leading Cities. "This year's QBE AcceliCITY cohort of inspiring entrepreneurs will be the change agents the world needs to actually achieve our sustainability and resiliency goals – especially in our communities."
The world is beginning to recover from the paralyzing effects of the pandemic and cities everywhere are more eager to innovate now than ever before. To galvanize urban progress and propel them forward, the QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge has sourced some of the most promising solutions to future-proof cities, protect their residents and workers, and establish more equitable conditions for all. The QBE AcceliCITY program and its partners, help these companies succeed by connecting them with mentors from Leading Cities' global network of smart city experts and city leaders.
With the application process behind them, these companies will now participate in a three-month, web-based curriculum featuring smart city leaders from around the world. Companies that are selected as finalists will participate in the QBE AcceliCITY Boot Camp, where they will compete for the opportunity to win up to a total of $150,000 in prize money to fund a pilot of their solution directly with a community.
Additionally, this cohort will be the first to become members of LaunchPad 11, the world's first sustainable and resilient city virtual cluster. As its name suggests, LaunchPad 11 will serve as a springboard for companies, municipalities, entrepreneurs, and Investors to advance the realization of the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11). Successful achievement of developing inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable communities will require an ecosystem approach that unites stakeholders in their shared mission-- LaunchPad 11 is that ecosystem for stakeholders around the world.
To view and learn more about the QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge 2022 Semi-finalists click here.
About Leading Cities
Leading Cities is a non-profit organization that drives resilience and sustainability for all by unleashing the potential of the world's cities. Leading Cities connects cities across the globe with innovations and insights by delivering advanced research, emerging trends, and new technologies that improve the quality of life in urban centers.
QBE AcceliCITY, a signature program, leverages the Leading Cities network of forward-thinkers in the public, private, academic, and non-profit sectors to advance innovation in local governments. The program lowers the cost and risk of innovation for startups as well as cities and corporations by streamlining the innovation and sales cycles for Smart City solutions.
You can learn more at www.LeadingCities.org or by following Leading Cities on Twitter and LinkedIn or by subscribing to the Preview of Tomorrow Podcast.
About QBE
QBE North America is a global insurance leader focused on helping customers solve unique risks, so they can focus on what matters most. Part of QBE Insurance Group Limited, QBE North America reported Gross Written Premiums in 2021 of $6.29 billion. Information on QBE Insurance Group's results can be found at qbe.com.
Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, QBE operates out of 27 countries around the globe, with a presence in every key insurance market. The North America division, headquartered in New York, conducts business primarily through its insurance company subsidiaries. The actual terms and conditions of any insurance coverage are subject to the language of the policies as issued. QBE insurance companies are rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best and "A+" by Standard & Poor's. Additional information can be found at qbe.com/us.
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PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a truck driver and I thought there could be a better way to sweep dirt, dust and debris from inside the trailer," said an inventor, from Channelview, Texas, "so I invented the TRAILER SWEEPER. My design would simplify this cleaning operation and it would enhance safety and convenience for truck drivers."
The invention provides an improved way to clean trailer floors. In doing so, it eliminates the need to climb into the back of a trailer and manually sweep debris. As a result, it saves time and effort and it reduces fatigue. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for professional truck drivers.
The original design was submitted to the Houston sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-HOF-166, 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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Ukrainian army to leave battered city to avoid encirclement
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After weeks of ferocious fighting, Ukrainian forces will retreat from a besieged city in the country’s east to avoid encirclement, a regional governor said Friday.
The city of Sievierodonetsk, the administrative center of the Luhansk region, has faced relentless Russian bombardment. Ukrainian troops fought the Russians in house-to-house battles before retreating to a huge chemical factory on the city’s edge, where they holed up in its sprawling underground structures.
In recent days, Russian forces have made gains around Sievierodonetsk and the neighboring city of Lysychansk, on a steep bank across the river, in a bid to encircle Ukrainian forces.
Luhansk Gov. Serhiy Haidai said that the Ukrainian troops have been given the order to leave Sievierodonetsk to prevent that.
“We will have to pull back our guys,” he said. “It makes no sense to stay at the destroyed positions, because the number of casualties in poorly fortified areas will grow every day.”
Haidai said the Ukrainian forces have “received the order to retreat to new positions and continue fighting there” but didn’t give further details.
He said the Russians were also advancing toward Lysychansk from Zolote and Toshkivka, adding that Russian reconnaissance units conducted forays on the city edges but were driven out by its defenders.
Following a botched attempt to capture Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, in the early stage of the invasion that started Feb. 24, Russian forces have shifted focus to the Donbas region, where the Ukrainian forces have fought Moscow-backed separatists since 2014.
The Russian military controls about 95% of Luhansk province and about half of neighboring Donetsk province, the two areas that make up the Donbas.
After repeated requests to its Western allies for heavier weaponry to counter Russia’s edge in firepower, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said a response had arrived in the form of medium-range American rocket launchers.
A U.S. defense official confirmed Wednesday that all four of the promised High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, were in the hands of Ukrainian forces but said it was not clear if they have been used yet.
The U.S. approved providing the precision-guided systems at the end of May, and once they were in the region, Ukraine’s forces needed about three weeks of training to operate them. The rockets can travel about 45 miles (70 kilometers).
The U.S. will send an addition $450 million in military aid to Ukraine, including four more of the medium-range rocket systems, ammunition and other supplies, U.S. officials announced Thursday.
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Woman might need third amputation after surviving vicious dog attack, family says
ABBEVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - A South Carolina woman who remains in the hospital weeks after being seriously injured by several dogs might need additional surgery.
WHNS reports Kyleen Waltman was mauled by three dogs, two of which were pit bulls, outside a home on Ball Road in Honea Path last month.
Her family said the recent grandmother had both of her arms amputated after the attack. Since then, she has been fighting for her life in the ICU.
Earlier this week, Waltman’s family said she has to be sedated often due to her spinal cord injury and breathing and blood pressure issues. Doctors did wake her up on March 29 so she could talk to her daughters and mother.
Waltman’s family said she had a skin graft on her right leg on Thursday, and her left leg might have to be amputated if it doesn’t heal.
The family has asked the community to continue to pray for her recovery.
Waltman recently underwent her 10th surgery since the attack.
A GoFundMe for Waltman’s medical expenses has raised more than $190,000.
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The ultra-conservative Supreme Court justices consider themselves “originalists” — a concept that the Constitution must be interpreted on the original understanding when it was written.
The wall of separation between government and religion has been torn down by recent SCOTUS rulings. It is apparent that these “originalists” have no concept or understanding of what the founding fathers actually thought. Washington rarely attended church. He did not take communion and the Right Rev. William White wrote “no degree of recollection will bring to my mind any fact which would prove General Washington to have been a believer in the Christian revelation.”
Washington promised “that no one would be more zealous than myself to establish effectual barriers against the horrors of spiritual tyranny.” Washington refused to have a priest at his deathbed.
James Madison wrote “… that religion and government will both exist in greater purity, the less they are mixed together.”
Thomas Jefferson wrote, “I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should ‘make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,’ thus building a wall of separation between church and state.”
The Treaty of Tripoli, signed by President John Adams with full consent of the Senate in 1797 states, “the government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion.”
These conservative SCOTUS “originalists” are nothing of the sort. They cannot assert evidence where none exists and therefore their ruling is in fact, purely political.
Randy Broussard
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What Disney home decor is best?
Fans can enjoy the magic of Disney in numerous ways. From watching favorite movies to visiting the theme parks, the Disney brand has evolved into a lifestyle for many individuals. One way that fans commonly showcase their love of Disney’s characters, movies and theme parks is through home decor items. In terms of Disney home decor items, you can’t go wrong with the Castle House Yard/Garden Decor Sign. Customizable in a multitude of ways, this yard sign is a must-have for all Disney fans.
What to know before you buy Disney home decor
Spaces you’re decorating
Most people visualize Disney toys or clothing when thinking about Disney merchandise. What some people don’t know is that there are countless items of Disney home decor available. Whether in search of kitchen mats or wall art, there are pieces that coordinate with every interior and exterior design.
Before adding anything to your online cart, determine which spaces in your home you’d like to liven up with Disney decor. This will help prevent under or overbuying and will ensure that you find exactly what you need.
Your home’s current decor
After determining which spaces (interior or exterior) you’ll be adding pieces to, consider each area’s existing decor. While most Disney decor is relatively neutral, some items are a bit more bold and colorful. Whatever look you’re trying to achieve, ensure that every piece works well together.
Your favorite Disney elements
What’s great about Disney is that there are so many components to the brand. Movies, characters, theme parks and even specific rides can serve as the subject of your decor items. With so many artisan creators making Disney decor pieces, the sky’s the limit when it comes to getting what you want.
If you’re planning to fully redo a room with a Disney theme, curate the look in advance. What parts of the Disney brand do you want to be featured in this (and other) spaces? How will you know when the design is complete? Answering these questions will help you achieve the exact style you’re aiming for.
What to look for in quality Disney home decor
Handmade
Although there are undoubtedly wonderful mass-produced pieces, Disney home decor is at its finest when made by talented independent artists. Handmade and limited quantity items offer a one-of-a-kind charm that cannot be found elsewhere. Oftentimes, handmade items come with multiple color and size options. Having this added flexibility allows you to choose decor items that suit your space perfectly.
Additionally, since there is an abundance of Disney fans now making decor items, you can effortlessly find pieces that feature your favorite theme park, ride or character.
Captures the magic of Disney
While not a tangible characteristic, quality Disney home decor exudes a certain sense of “magic.” Pieces that are truly exceptional give fans the same sense of wonder that they feel when engaging with the brand. It is this unique essence that keeps people of all ages coming back for more.
Subtle design
To some, the idea of decorating with Disney-inspired pieces may initially sound tacky. Thanks to the popularity of Disney, nearly all home decor items are tasteful and subtle. Some feature mere silhouettes of characters, or of Cinderella’s Castle. Whatever the image, most decor items utilize neutral colors that fit all styles.
Personalization
Certain Disney decor items offer personalization options (e.g. adding your last name). This is most frequently true with handmade signs, artwork and the like. When this offering is available, you can make various decor items even more meaningful.
How much you can expect to spend on Disney home decor
Depending on the item selected, average Disney decor items can range between $10-$300.
Disney home decor FAQ
Is Disney home decor just for kids?
A. Definitely not. Between independent artisans and officially licensed items, you can decorate your home with Disney area rugs, clocks, artwork, kitchen mats, garden flags and so much more.
Can you decorate an entire room with Disney-related items?
A. Yes. You can easily find subtle decor pieces that can transform your bedroom, kitchen, living room or home office from floor to ceiling.
What’s the best Disney home decor to buy?
Top Disney home decor
Castle House Yard/Garden Decor Sign
What you need to know: Simple yet beautiful, this outdoor metal sign showcases Cinderella’s Castle in all its splendor.
What you’ll love: This custom-made outdoor sign displays a silhouette of Cinderella’s Castle along with your family’s last name. Buyers also have the option of adding their address number to the sign. It is available in eight colors and offers the option of a Disney-themed bow. The sign can be purchased with or without an accompanying stand.
What you should consider: Starting at almost $60, this outdoor decor item is on the pricier side.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
Top Disney home decor for the money
Simply Remarkable “In This House We Do Disney” Poster
What you need to know: Those who are decorating on a budget will love this creative “In This House We Do Disney” poster.
What you’ll love: Measuring 16-by-20 inches, this sizable poster can be displayed with or without a frame. The saying on this piece of artwork can be displayed on four different backgrounds, making it easy to coordinate with existing decor. At just under $20, this poster is an affordable Disney home decor item.
What you should consider: Some individuals have mentioned paper quality concerns.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: Greet visitors with this durable and fun handmade Disney welcome mat.
What you’ll love: Sized at 23 1/2-by-16 inches, this standard welcome mat depicts the word “Home” alongside Cinderella’s Castle. This classic design has become a popular way for fans to display their love of Disney theme parks. Made from durable materials, this welcome mat also serves as a functional addition to any porch or patio.
What you should consider: There have been reports of the design fading quickly after rainfall.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
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(NewsNation) — The sky-high inflation rates are impacting almost every purchase Americans make, with cheaper beer and cigarette companies gaining favor with penny-pinching shoppers.
Consumer prices in the U.S. rose at a 9.1% annual rate in June, the fastest pace in nearly 41 years. However, consumers aren’t giving up their vices, just switching to a cheaper alternative. Nearly half of all consumers surveyed said they were switching to cheaper alternatives to deal with inflation, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. One example: Marlboro, the best-selling cigarette brand, has seen sales shrink as discount cigarette sales rise.
“They’re willing to switch brands, they’re looking for cheaper cigarettes,” said Milosh Grcic, a Chicagoland area tobacco store owner. “A lot of people are gravitating towards the roll-your-own market, where they buy tobacco and they make their own cigarettes.”
Grcic said that overall he has seen an uptick in smoking and drinking amid the coronavirus pandemic and economic woes.
“Given some of the pressures that we’re all facing the past couple of years, I’m seeing a little bit of an uptick actually in general smoking,” Grcic said. “I think folks are leaning on their vices a little bit more.”
When it comes to beer, nonpremium brands have seen a big boost in sales. From June 4 through July 2, sales of economy beer increased 5.4% from the same period last year with Busch Light, Icehouse and Milwaukee’s Best experiencing the biggest gains, according to Bump Williams Consulting. Last year, retail stores’ sales of economy beer fell nearly 11%.
“Brand loyalty is a little hard to shake for folks, but they’re always asking for cheaper alternatives,” Grcic said.
This comes as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that growing consumer spending, industrial output, credit quality and other economic indicators don’t suggest the economy is in a recession, although she acknowledged that “way too high” inflation is straining the system.
“You don’t see any of the signs. Now, a recession is a broad-based contraction that affects many sectors of the economy. We just don’t have that,” Yellen said, but she acknowledged the impacts of uncommonly high inflation numbers. | https://cw33.com/news/cheap-beer-cigarettes-see-sales-bump-amid-sky-high-inflation/ | 2022-07-25T14:59:02Z |
Media personality Joe Rogan said that he has passed on multiple opportunities to have former President Trump on his popular podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience.”
During an appearance on the “Lex Fridman Podcast” released on Monday, Rogan told host Lex Fridman that he wasn’t a supporter of the former president, adding that he refused to help him expand his platform.
“By the way, I’m not a Trump supporter in any way, shape or form. I’ve had the opportunity to have him on my show more than once — I’ve said no, every time. I don’t want to help him,” Rogan said on the podcast episode, according to Mediaite. “I’m not interested in helping him.”
Rogan also told Fridman that he believes the Trump era will “be one of the weirder times.”
“When people look back historically about the division in this country, he’s such a polarizing figure that so many people felt like they could abandon their own ethics and morals and principles just to attack him and anybody who supports him because he is an existential threat to democracy itself,” Rogan said.
This comes as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol is holding a series of public hearings in which it is making the case that Trump was at the center of an effort to retain power that led directly to the attack.
In a surprise hearing last week, former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchison gave explosive testimony detailing several incidents involving Trump surrounding the Jan. 6 riot. In one incident she described, she said the president knew members of the crowd at his rally at the Ellipse that day were carrying weapons but pushed to do away with magnetometer screening because it was affecting his crowd size. Trump has denied those allegations.
Rogan also said he believes Trump will run for another term as president, saying that he’ll run against a “dead man,” referring to President Biden.
“Well, he’s running against a dead man, you know? I mean, (Joe) Biden, shakes hands with people that aren’t even there when he gets off stage,” Rogan told Fridman. “I think he’s seeing ghosts” | https://cw33.com/news/rogan-says-hes-passed-on-opportunities-to-have-trump-on-podcast/ | 2022-07-05T21:52:39Z |
PITTSBURGH, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I worked in education and I thought there should be a uniform to protect the body, face and hands of students, teachers and staff during the current pandemic," said an inventor, from Birmingham, Ala., "so I invented the COVID SCHOOL UNIFORM. My design would offer an alternative to traditional protective gear, clothing and accessories."
The invention provides a protective uniform for students and staff during the pandemic. In doing so, it could help to reduce the spread of germs and viruses. As a result, it could enhance safety and sanitation and it provides added peace of mind. The invention features a comfortable design that is easy to wear so it is ideal for students, teachers, school staff, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Birmingham sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-BTK-145, 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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DHS chief doubles down on request to migrants at southern border: ‘Do not come’
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Sunday doubled down on his request for migrants not to attempt to enter the US through its southern border, saying his message to them is clear: “Do not come.”
“Because our border is not open,” Mayorkas told CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union.” “What happens now is individuals are either expelled under the Title 42 authority or they are placed in immigration enforcement proceedings. And they are removed if they do not have a valid claim under our law to remain.”
“So, just to be clear, if somebody is watching this from another country, considering coming. Your message is?” Bash asked.
“Do not come,” the secretary replied.
Mayorkas said that if a record-breaking 18,000 migrants are encountered on the US-Mexico border daily — a potential scenario put forth by DHS — it would put a “strain on the system.”
DHS has been preparing for multiple scenarios when a Trump-era pandemic restriction, known as Title 42, lifts on the US-Mexico border. The authority, invoked at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, allows border officials to turn away migrants at the US-Mexico border because of the public health crisis.
The secretary maintained that the Biden administration is actively preparing for when that authority lifts. “What we do is we prepare, and we plan, and we’ve been doing so for months,” he said Sunday. “It is our responsibility to be prepared for different scenarios and that is what we are doing.”
Asked about Democratic lawmakers who argue the department is not prepared for a migrant surge at the border, Mayorkas said, “I disrespectfully disagree.” He stressed that preparations ere underway and cited a 20-page memorandum released last week describing the plans in detail.
‘We know where they are’
Mayorkas on Sunday also confirmed that 42 individuals who were on the terrorist screening database had been encountered on the US-Mexico border, telling Fox that the administration has a “handle on it.”
Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, grilled Mayorkas last week over the people encountered at the southern border who were on the terrorist watch list, accusing the secretary of not knowing where they were. Mayorkas provided more information during his interview with Fox, saying he didn’t want to “misspeak” in response to Jordan’s question.
“We know where those 42 individuals are on the TSDB, the terrorist screening database,” he said.
“Let me share with you what happens: They can be removed, they can be placed into custody for criminal prosecution, they can be cooperating in a law enforcement investigation, and I don’t intend to provide that data publicly if it’s law enforcement-sensitive. But we know where those 42 are, and I did not want to speak to the disposition of each and every one of them.”
Asked if Americans should be worried, Mayorkas said, “We’ve got a handle on it,” referring to the entire US enforcement and intelligence enterprise, including the FBI.
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—NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES: THE MANIFESTOR PROPHECY
PUBLISHES IN THE US ON APRIL 4, 2023—
NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HarperCollins Children's Books/Balzer + Bray announced the highly anticipated middle grade debut from Angie Thomas, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give, On the Come Up, and Concrete Rose. Publishing April 4, 2023, Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy is the first in a contemporary fantasy trilogy inspired by African American history and folklore. Donna Bray bought USCPOM rights from Molly Ker Hawn at the Bent Agency.
With a literal Underground Railroad, haints, vampires, ghosts, a dragon, and tons of magic, Nic Blake and the Remarkables takes readers on a wild ride through a world that looks like, but isn't quite, our own, making for an inventive, suspenseful (and funny!) ride in this new trilogy.
Angie Thomas said: "I think I can speak for a lot of us when I say that over the past two years, I've desperately needed an escape. While I'm known for writing young adult fiction that hits on hard topics, whenever I want to read for enjoyment, I usually turn to middle grade fantasy novels. It only felt right to finally give the genre and category a go myself. Nic Blake is a character younger Angie longed for—a young Black girl with magical powers who gets to go on adventures, not as a sidekick, but as the center of the story."
Donna Bray, Vice President, Co-Publisher, Balzer + Bray, said: "It's no surprise that Angie Thomas's prodigious storytelling gifts—rich world-building, sharp plotting, nuanced characterization, crackling dialogue, complex family dynamics—translate perfectly to middle grade fantasy. But we've never seen Angie in the fantasy realm, weaving her own original magic systems with African American history and legend. The result is truly dazzling. We're thrilled to be publishing Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy and can't wait to introduce Angie to a whole new readership."
Since her debut in 2017, Angie has established herself as a global literary star. All her novels have debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list: The Hate U Give (249 weeks and counting in both hardcover and paperback), On the Come Up, and Concrete Rose. The Hate U Give hit theaters in 2018, in an adaptation starring Amandla Stenberg, Issa Rae, and Regina Hall. The film adaptation of On the Come Up will release on Paramount+ on September 23 starring Jamila C. Gray, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Lil Yachty, Method Man, and more. Angie has earned a total of twenty starred reviews for her three novels and has garnered numerous awards and honors, including a 2022 Printz Honor for Concrete Rose.
Angie Thomas is the author of the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling novels The Hate U Give, On the Come Up, and Concrete Rose as well as Find Your Voice: A Guided Journal for Writing Your Truth. She is also a coauthor of the bestselling novel Blackout and the forthcoming companion novel, Whiteout (on sale November 8, 2022). Angie divides her time between her native Jackson, Mississippi, and Atlanta, Georgia. You can find her online at www.angiethomas.com.
HarperCollins Children's Books is one of the leading publishers of children's and teen books. Respected worldwide for its tradition of publishing quality, award-winning books for young readers, HarperCollins is home to many timeless treasures and bestsellers such as Charlotte's Web, Goodnight Moon, The Hate U Give, A Long Walk to Water, The One and Only Ivan, The Polar Express, Where the Sidewalk Ends, and Where the Wild Things Are; series including The Chronicles of Narnia, Curious George®, the Giver Quartet, Little Blue Truck, Pete the Cat, Ramona, Red Queen, The School for Good and Evil, and Warriors; and graphic and illustrated novels such as Invisible Emmie, New Kid, and Nimona. Consistently at the forefront of digital innovation, HarperCollins Children's Books delights readers through engaging storytelling across a variety of formats and platforms, including the largest young adult (YA) book community, Epic Reads, and Shelf Stuff, where kids and parents can discover the best middle grade books. Part of HarperCollins Children's Books, HarperCollins Productions develops and produces TV, film, and interactive media for HarperCollins's major franchises, which include Carmen Sandiego, The Oregon Trail, and Pretzel and the Puppies. HarperCollins Children's Books is a division of HarperCollins Publishers, which is the second largest consumer book publisher in the world, has operations in 17 countries, and is a subsidiary of News Corp. You can visit HarperCollins Children's Books at www.harpercollinschildrens.com and www.epicreads.com and HarperCollins Publishers at corporate.HC.com.
Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy by Angie Thomas
HarperCollins Children's Books/Balzer + Bray
ISBN 9780063225138
On-sale 4/4/23
$19.99
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Hydrofuel's licensing of Micro Ammonia Production System (MAPS) from Georgia Tech to combine with its Kontak Hydrogen from Ammonia Separation Modules
Our mission to provide Green Hydrogen from ammonia to end users with lower costs and life cycle pollution than any other fuel is now within our reach"
— Greg Vezina, Hydrofuel Canada Chairman and CEO
MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Hydrofuel Canada Inc. ("Hydrofuel"), a company engaged in delivering Green Ammonia and Hydrogen along the last mile to its customers, has completed an exclusive licence agreement with Georgia Institute of Technology ("Georgia Tech") for their patent pending MAPS system which enables high-yield, sustainable ammonia synthesis from air and water with unprecedented efficiency using a gas-phase electrochemical process.
Utilizing MAPS technology with renewable energy to produce cost effective green ammonia is a major development. Using that ammonia with Kontak's technology, which Hydrofuel has previously acquired, is a game changer.
Combined, these technologies allow Hydrofuel to produce Green NH3 using $.02/kWh electricity for as low as $220 a tonne, whereas fossil-fuel derived NH3 is currently selling at $1,500 to $2,000 a tonne.
Green Hydrogen can be separated out from this ammonia to sell at about $1.50 a kg, compared to traditional green H2 which sells for up to $15 a kg. Even at $.08/kWh the production of green Ammonia and releasing Hydrogen from it will be lower cost than any hydrocarbon fuel.
The MAPS ammonia production technology uses hollow hybrid plasmonic nanocages to create a highly effective electrocatalyst for ammonia synthesis from nitrogen (N2) and electrolyzed water (H2O) under ambient temperatures and pressure in the gas- and liquid-phase system.
Ammonia is a significant energy carrier and is an essential ingredient in fertilizer production, globally. Georgia Tech researchers have developed a sustainable and environmentally friendly production method that enables a high ammonia yield rate with unprecedented energy efficiency.
Ammonia (NH3) molecules contain one part nitrogen, and three parts hydrogen. NH3 is a promising and environmentally friendly fuel source because it is carbon free, it contains 1.5 times more hydrogen than liquid hydrogen (H2), and it can reduce global GHG emissions substantially by displacing fossil fuels.
Storing hydrogen energy in ammonia is more efficient than pure hydrogen as it doesn't leak through the walls of containers and pipelines. The atomic the weight of the fuel makes it a perfect carrier of hydrogen for commuter, eVTOL, drone, and regular aircraft travel, as well as for marine, transport truck, agricultural and industrial and power generation uses.
The MAPS technology can decentralize the production of ammonia and hydrogen while it consumes significantly less energy than current methods, permitting local or on-site production with renewable electricity sources and long-term energy storage.
Hydrofuel and MAPs co-inventor Reza Nazemi are negotiating an agreement with Colorado State University to complete a commercial application and demonstration of the MAPS technology, commencing in July of 2022.
Benefits/Advantages of MAPs Technology
- Simplified process: Enables production of ammonia via gas-phase system with few or no additional steps for separation and purification
- Reduced carbon footprint: Enables decentralized production so that farmers can make their own fertilizer on site, eliminating the need to transport it
- Long-term energy storage: Stored renewable energy in the form of liquid ammonia containing hydrogen that can easily be transported and delivered to end-users for various applications in the energy and transportation industries (e.g., power, combined heating
Kontak's technology can efficiently release hydrogen from a dozen potential carrier molecules identified so far. Of the carriers, the highest storage capacity is anhydrous ammonia, with (17.3% hydrogen by weight) stored in liquid form like propane.
Kontak's patented reactor is the most effective method to date for releasing hydrogen. The hydrogen is filtered and sent directly to a fuel cell or internal combustion engine. The technology was developed under a National Science Foundation Grant. The Hydrogen Release Module is USPTO #10,207,241B2 with patents pending in multiple countries.
Kontak also has patents pending on a modular low-cost combined hydrogen, ammonia, and battery energy station technology that can store as much as three times the energy of conventional systems.
Hydrofuel's Ammonia Solutions© aftermarket multi-fuels engine retrofit systems will be used for a low emission combination of diesel and ammonia fuel, and zero emission hydrogen oxygen assisted NH3 fuel.
Toronto, Ontario-based TFX International SPECIALIZED VEHICLE TRANSPORT will provide two diesel fuelled generators and transport trucks to be converted to use Hydrofuel® ammonia/hydrogen fuel over three years, beginning in 2023.
About Hydrofuel Canada Inc.:
Located in Mississauga, Ontario, Hydrofuel Canada Inc. is focused on providing low cost, last – mile Green Ammonia and Hydrogen solutions to its customers. Hydrofuel's proprietary technologies include modular re-fueling stations for Hydrogen and EV charging, MAPS technology for low-volume, low cost production of Green Ammonia and Hydrogen separation Module for highly efficient separation of Hydrogen from Ammonia. Hydrofuel has over 40 years of experience in Ammonia energy and fuel systems technologies. Hydrofuel®™ and Ammonia Solutions© are registered Trademarks and Copyrighted. https://nh3fuel.com
Ammonia for a cleaner, greener, energy future with Greg Vezina | Eggs! The Podcast, Aug. 26, 2021
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ALBANY — Conservation isn’t just for hippies and tree-huggers anymore. For farmers, practices that help reduce the use of water, fertilizer and energy aren’t just a good thing to do for the environment, they also can boost the bottom line.
One area farmer whose farming operation has incorporated conservation measures, Terrell County’s Robbie Faust, brought home awards this year at the state and national levels recognizing his work.
Earlier this year, the third-generation farmer was named the 2021 Conservationist of the Year by the Georgia Association of Conservation, and he later was selected by the National Association of Conservation Districts as the Friend of Conservation Award winner. The NACD award was given for Faust’s outstanding contributions to natural resource conservation.
“It was an honor to me,” he said. “I was honored to be selected, to get recognized for what we are doing, our efforts. It was a surprise to win the national one … especially since there are so many people who are doing more than I am in some things.”
Being a good environmental steward is important to Faust because it helps make the most of scarce resources and costly farm inputs.
“There’s only so much nutrients out there, and there’s only so much water,” he said. “You’ve got to utilize it the best you can and conserve it as much as possible.”
One practice he is utilizing is planting cover crops to help hold onto rainwater and naturally boost soil moisture.
“Heavy cover crops help with water conservation,” he said. “They help you hold water better. The infiltration rate is better, so when you get a rain you can hold the water longer.
“The theory is that cover crops recycle some of the nutrients you put out the two previous years.”
One newer practice is really paying off this year. With nitrogen fertilizer being in short supply — and at a premium of up to three times the cost from a year ago — planting winter crops that produce nitrogen has had a positive impact.
“So we don’t have to depend on buying nitrogen,” Faust said. “If you can grow the nitrogen for less money and incorporate it into the summer crops, why not?”
The farmer, whose 1,800-acre operation includes peanuts, corn, cotton, wheat and soybeans, also suspects that a higher salt content in commercial nitrogen also requires less use of other chemicals.
“I don’t think it gives you the damage to your pH as the other nitrates,” Faust said. “The nitrogen you put out causes other problems with pH levels. To offset that, you’ve got to use lime or something else.”
For farmers contemplating incorporating conservation practices on their own operations, Faust has some advice: Do some research and go slow at first.
“I’d say try to gather as much information as possible before you jump into it and don’t go (all in) the first year you’re doing heavy cover crops,” he said. “Ease into it. Try some and then try some more.
“We’ve been working with this for several years. I was kind of reluctant to do a bunch of acres at one time because we didn’t know how well it was going to work. That would be one suggestion — don’t do all your acres at one time the first time.” | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/terrell-county-farmer-wins-state-national-conservation-awards/article_54d7bd98-d7ad-11ec-92f2-f37851b0ed07.html | 2022-05-19T21:58:40Z |
CPI's Popular Drive Forward Webinar Series Continues with Focus on Power Protection and Distribution of Today's Power-Hungry ICT Networks
SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chatsworth Products (CPI), a pioneer of power and infrastructure solutions for the information and communications technology (ICT) and industrial automation segments, will present the next installment in its Drive Forward Webinar Series—a mainstay for ICT training and professional development since 2018—on Thurs., Sept. 8 at 10:00 a.m. CDT/4:00 p.m. BST.
The webinar and live presentation, "New UPS Trends and Best Practices for Power Protection and Distribution of Today's Power-Hungry Networks," will focus on the emergence of new trends and best practices in the use of rack-mountable uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) in network rooms, intermediate distribution frames (IDFs) and other remote, edge computing application spaces, where rising demand for data is pushing networks both big and small to the brink when it comes to space, bandwidth and power availability.
With this greater need for power comes a greater responsibility for ICT network managers, analysts and architects to begin more confidently addressing today's power protection and distribution challenges with future-ready, rack-mountable UPS solutions, designed specifically to help ensure IT integrity and uptime as a reliable means of battery backup in the event of a power failure or disruption.
CPI's Milad Mouseghy, a Business Development Manager for Power, Electronics and Software, will present insights on how today's most current rack-mountable UPS solutions, including those offering long-lasting lithium-ion battery-based and double-conversion online options, can help ICT professionals both mitigate today's most pressing power issues and prevent them from happening in the future.
Additionally, the webinar live presentation will offer insight into:
- Differences in UPS topologies, including standby, line interactive and double-conversion online
- How to determine use case and best fit for UPS battery type, lead-acid or lithium-ion
- Why and how operators can get 50% more power using a UPS solution with high Power Factor
By attending the live webinar, you will also be able to participate in a live Q&A and have exclusive access to a recording of the webinar, made available to all registrants shortly following the live event. To register, click here.
About Chatsworth Products
Chatsworth Products (CPI) is a global manufacturer of products and solutions that protect your ever-growing investment in information and communications technology for IT and industrial automation applications. We act as your business partner and are uniquely prepared to respond to your requirements with global availability and rapid product customization, giving you a competitive advantage. With decades of experience engineering thermal, power and cable management solutions for the data center, enterprise networking and industrial enclosure markets, CPI is well positioned to provide you with unequaled application expertise, customer service and technical support, and a global network of industry-leading distributors.
CPI is listed with the General Services Administration (GSA) under Federal Supply Schedule IT 70. Products are also available through GSA Advantage and through Government Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), including GSA Connections and NITAAC-ECS III (www.chatsworth.com/gov).
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HARTFORD, Conn., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS) today reported preliminary assets under management of $155.4 billion as of June 30, 2022. The decrease from March 31, 2022 primarily reflected market depreciation and net outflows in open-end funds and retail separate accounts, partially offset by positive net flows in institutional accounts. In addition, the company provided services to $3.0 billion of other fee-earning assets, which are not included in assets under management.
About Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. We provide investment management products and services from our affiliated managers, each with a distinct investment style and autonomous investment process, as well as select subadvisers. Investment solutions are available across multiple disciplines and product types to meet a wide array of investor needs. Additional information about our firm, investment partners, and strategies is available at virtus.com.
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LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This Saturday, May 28th, 2022, iHeartMedia affiliate, NAAB Radio, will be hosting a music marathon from 8 AM to Midnight to benefit the families of those who were tragically lost in Uvalde. NAAB Radio's 24 stations will all be tuned in to the marathon to spread condolences and love towards those who were taken far too soon.
The music marathon will have the likes of Snoop Dogg, Ray J, Tyga, Trey Songz, and many more who will both chime in and show their support in honor of those who were lost. NAAB Radio wants to give hope to the families of those who lost children and for the families of the teachers who heroically stepped in to try and protect those kids.
For any of the family members of those who lost someone and would like to share a story about their lost loved one, or for those who would just like to share condolences, NAAB Radio will have its line active at (800) 672-9001 throughout the day.
To listen to this day long marathon, listeners can tune in on any device, anywhere, by downloading the NAAB Radio and iHeartRadio Apps or simply visiting NAABRadio.com. The music marathon fundraiser will be broadcasted live on all 24 NAAB Radio stations.
NAAB Radio extends its condolences to the families of those lost, and although that will never bring the children and family members back, NAAB would like to connect the world in a time of solace. NAAB Radio invites the whole entertainment industry to participate in this Music Marathon this Saturday, May 28, 2022.
For further information on the station and its events visit, NAABRadio.com or Download the Free NAAB Radio App from Google or the App Store, Alexa & Roku TV.
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DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is arguing that it’s time for Georgia to use its budget surplus to invest in its residents, accusing Gov. Brian Kemp and other Republicans of hurting the state by prioritizing low taxes and low spending.
With the state flush with $7 billion in extra funds, Abrams has proposed $1 billion in new spending, including expanding Medicaid and giving raises to teachers, state police and prison guards.
“What I’m saying is let’s put Georgians to work. Let’s invest in Georgians,” Abrams told The Associated Press in an interview ahead of a speech on the economy she’s expected to deliver Tuesday. “Let’s use the resources that are in our state to do what’s right for the people of the state.”
Trailing in the polls, Abrams is focusing on the economy as she looks to press reset on an issue that has emerged as a top vulnerability for Democrats across the U.S. this year amid inflation and high gas prices. Kemp is hoping the economy is an especially potent issue for him in Georgia this year as he points to billions of new investment in the state under his administration.
“This team has put our state on the path to greater economic opportunity for all who call the Peach State home,” Kemp said in a campaign speech last month in the Atlanta suburb of McDonough. “We brought good paying jobs to every corner of Georgia, landed the largest economic development deals in our state’s history, passed the biggest income tax cut on record, and kept government out of your way and out of your pocket.”
Kemp plans to unveil his own plans on Thursday for some of Georgia’s surplus. It’s likely to include another round of state income tax rebates plus a property tax break for homeowners, said a Kemp campaign official with knowledge of the governor’s plans who spoke on condition of anonymity to preview the announcement.
Nodding at Abrams’ work as a voting rights advocate, Kemp said she shares responsibility for the surging inflation and stubbornly high gas prices by helping get Joe Biden elected. He calls it the “Biden-Abrams agenda.”
The question is whether pocketbook issues will take precedent over other concerns for voters, including abortion, particularly in a state where a six-week ban is now in effect.
Abrams and other Democrats hope to pivot away from inflation and toward ways government can help voters. Many of her plans are the same as when she ran against Kemp in 2018, including expanding the Medicaid health insurance program to all low-income adults and expanding state aid to small businesses.
But in 2022, Georgia is flush with cash. The state closed its budget year in June with a roughly $5 billion surplus, atop $2.3 billion in surplus from the year before, and a legally protected $4.3 billion rainy-day fund.
Abrams acknowledges austerity may have been necessary during the Great Recession. Now, though, she says Republicans are inflicting a “poverty of imagination and a poverty of thinking” on Georgia by insisting on low spending and tax cuts.
“I liken it to a company that realizes a windfall,” Abrams said. “You can either give dividends to your wealthiest shareholders or you can invest in the infrastructure of your company so you can create more opportunities and create more revenue. I want to do the latter.”
Kemp warns that increasing spending will worsen inflation and argues Abrams will ultimately seek to raise taxes after spending the surplus.
“What she really believes is more government, controlling more and more of your everyday lives, and taking more of your hard-earned paychecks,” Kemp said in McDonough.
Abrams flatly vows not to raise taxes and says her spending plan is sustainable.
The Democrat weaves her argument with other attacks on Kemp. She says permissive gun laws and a law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy will drive away business.
She’s also trying to eclipse Kemp on some policies, arguing for another round of checks to taxpayers like a billion-dollar state income tax rebate Kemp championed earlier this year. Kemp has repeatedly suspended Georgia’s state gas tax for short periods, but Abrams calls for Kemp to pledge now to suspend it until the end of the year. And Abrams has pledged not to repeal a state income tax cut that begins in 2024 and could ultimately reduce taxes by $2 billion.
Kemp said Abrams’ support for his proposals shows voters he’s the one to trust.
“I’m running on my record. You know what Stacey Abrams’ record is? It’s going to be different tomorrow than it was today, I can tell you that,” Kemp said Thursday during a northeast Georgia campaign stop in Toccoa. ”She keeps changing it based on the way the winds are blowing or the way the polling is.”
Abrams notes Georgia ranked 24th among states for per-capita income in the early 2000s but has slid to 40th. Although close observers debate the cause of that, Abrams ascribes it to steering too many benefits to the rich.
She said it’s time to quit subsidizing out-of-state companies to set up shop and pay low wages, the traditional Southern approach to economic development.
“As long as our plans rely on sucking dry our people, then that’s the wrong approach,” Abrams said.
Instead, she said she envisions a focus on small businesses, helping minority-owned businesses catch up and promoting economic mobility in a region of the country where poor people are the least likely to get ahead.
“We can invest in every level of our economy, and everyone can thrive,” she said.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Mako Mining Corp. (TSXV: MKO) (OTCQX: MAKOF) ("Mako" or the "Company") is pleased to provide financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2022 ("Q2 2022"), which is the fourth full quarter of financial results since declaring commercial production on July 1, 2021 at its San Albino gold mine ("San Albino") in northern Nicaragua. For detailed Q2 2022 operating results, please see the press release dated July 20, 2022 ("Operating Update"). All dollar amounts referred to herein are expressed in United States dollars unless otherwise stated.
- $16.2 million in Revenue
- $7.4 million in Adjusted EBITDA(1)
- $7.5 million in Mine Operating Cash Flow ("Mine OCF") (1) (3)
- $3.2 million in Net Loss after $6.8 million of depreciation, depletion and amortization
- $860 Cash Costs ($/oz sold) (1) (2)
- $903 Total Cash Costs ($/oz sold) (1) (2)
- $1,121 All-In Sustaining Costs ("AISC") ($/oz sold) (1) (2)
- Total principal repayments of $1.7 million were made to Sailfish and Wexford during Q2 2022
- $2.7 million in exploration and evaluation expenses ($1.0 million surrounding San Albino and $1.6 million at Las Conchitas)
- On July 19, 2022, the Company completed the purchase of 0.6 million common shares of the Company, under its Normal Course Issuer Bid, for total consideration of $0.1 million (C$0.1 million)
- The Company has entered into an agreement to extend the maturity date under the Wexford Loan Agreement from February 21, 2023 to March 31, 2024.
Akiba Leisman, Chief Executive Officer, states that "Q2 2022 was the fourth full quarter of financial results since declaring commercial production at San Albino at our initial 500 tonnes per day mine and processing plant, where 9,027 ounces of gold were sold at $860/oz Cash Costs and $1,121/oz AISC. Gold production was moderately lower from Q1 2022, as the Company is optimizing the plant for its carbonaceous material, and AISC was similar to Q1 2022 despite severe cost inflation being experienced by the industry at large. The processing plant was operating at 586 tonnes per day at 93% availability (108% of nameplate capacity), as the plant has now been fully debottlenecked. The Company generated $7.4 million in Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes $2.7 million in growth exploration expenditures incurred in the quarter. As a result, approximately $11.7 million of principal has been repaid since the beginning of Q3 2021, leaving $6.9 million of principal due to affiliates of Wexford, and 13 remaining payments of 205 ounces of gold to Sailfish. To enhance operational flexibility while the plant is being optimized and the $17.2 million exploration program is ramping up to steady state, the Company and Wexford have agreed to extend the maturity of the Wexford loan to March 31, 2024 from February 21, 2023 at no cost to shareholders. Having a shareholder like Wexford is a tremendous benefit to a company like Mako, ensuring that we have all the flexibility we need to expand our operations to 1,000 tonnes per day as we prove the district potential of our orogenic gold mining camp."
Q2 2022 - Mine OCF Calculation and Cash Reconciliation (in $ millions)
For complete details, please refer to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and the associated management discussion and analysis for the six months ended June 30, 2022, available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) or on the Company's website (www.makominingcorp.com).
The Company has included certain non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios in this press release such as EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Mine Operating Cash Flow cash cost per ounce sold, total cash cost per ounce sold, AISC per ounce sold. These non-GAAP measures are intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. In the gold mining industry, these are commonly used performance measures and ratios, but do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to other issuers. The Company believes that, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's underlying performance of its core operations and its ability to generate cash flow.
"EBITDA" represents earnings before interest (including non-cash accretion of financial obligation and lease obligations), income taxes and depreciation, depletion and amortization.
"Adjusted EBITDA" represents EBITDA, adjusted to exclude exploration activities, share-based compensation and change in provision for reclamation and rehabilitation.
"Cash costs per ounce sold" is calculated by deducting revenues from silver sales and dividing the sum of mining, milling and mine site administration cost.
"Total cash costs per ounce sold" is calculated by deducting revenues from silver sales from production cash costs and production taxes and royalties and dividing the sum by the number of gold ounces sold. Production cash costs include mining, milling, mine site security and mine site administration costs.
"AISC per ounce sold" includes total cash costs (as defined above) and adds the sum of G&A, sustaining capital and certain exploration and evaluation ("E&E") costs, sustaining lease payments, provision for environmental fees, if applicable, and rehabilitation costs paid, all divided by the number of ounces sold. As this measure seeks to reflect the full cost of gold production from current operations, capital and E&E costs related to expansion or growth projects are not included in the calculation of AISC per ounce. Additionally, certain other cash expenditures, including income and other tax payments, financing costs and debt repayments, are not included in AISC per ounce.
"Mine OCF" represents operating cash flow, excluding Nicaraguan taxes and royalties, changes in non-cash working capital and exploration expenses.
On behalf of the Board,
Akiba Leisman
Chief Executive Officer
Mako Mining Corp. is a publicly listed gold mining, development and exploration company. The Company operates the high-grade San Albino gold mine in Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua, which ranks as one of the highest-grade open pit gold mines globally. Mako's primary objective is to operate San Albino profitably and fund exploration of prospective targets on its district-scale land package.
Forward-Looking Information: Some of the statements contained herein may be considered "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information can be identified by words such as, without limitation, "estimate", "project", "believe", "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "plan", "predict", "may" or "should" or variations thereon or comparable terminology. The forward-looking information contained herein reflects the Company's current beliefs and expectations, based on management's reasonable assumptions, and includes, without limitation, our plan to expand our operations to 1,000 tonnes per day as we prove the district potential of our orogenic gold mining camp; and Mako's primary objective to operate San Albino profitably and fund exploration of prospective targets on its district-scale land package. Such forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking information, including, without limitation, changes in the Company's exploration and development plans and growth parameters and its ability to fund its growth to reach its stated target capacity; unanticipated costs; and other risks and uncertainties as disclosed in the Company's public disclosure filings on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Such information contained herein represents management's best judgment as of the date hereof, based on information currently available and is included for the purposes of providing investors with information regarding the Company's Q2 2022 financial results and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Mako does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Over 80% of respondents report concerns about a potential recession and global inflation, but 98% plan to continue sending money to support loved ones back home this year
79% indicate they tend to send more money back home when their country of origin is experiencing economic hardship, further evidenced by MoneyGram's internal data on recent sends to both Ukraine and Afghanistan
New findings released for International Day of Family Remittances highlight the financial resilience of migrants who transfer funds to loved ones to pay for life's essentials
DALLAS, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in the evolution of digital P2P payments, today released the findings of a new customer survey detailing trends around how families in the United States are transferring money around the world this year. These new findings are being released on the United Nations' International Day of Family Remittances, a global holiday celebrated annually on June 16.
Migrant families are concerned about potential economic hardship but expect to prioritize sending money home this year.
Results of the survey demonstrate respondents remain resilient, as they have concerns over the economy but expect to continue sending money to support loved ones. Over 80% of respondents report concerns about a potential recession and global inflation, but the overwhelming majority (98%) say they plan to continue sending money back home throughout the rest of the year.
Additionally, more than three-quarters (79%) indicate they tend to send more money back home when their country of origin is experiencing economic hardship. This is further evidenced by MoneyGram's internal data, which shows a 41% spike in sends from the U.S. to Ukraine in March 2022 compared to the same month the prior year, as well as a steady increase in global sends to Afghanistan in the last year.
"We're on a mission to deliver innovative financial solutions to connect the world's communities, and our services are incredibly important at a time like this," said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. "If the current economic volatility leads to prolonged economic hardship, we expect consumers will likely cut expenses in other areas to prioritize their families. These survey results underscore the dedication people have to their loved ones abroad, and I continue to be inspired by our customers."
Many are sending cross-border money transfers to their siblings, friends, and parents to pay for basic essentials such as food, housing, and healthcare.
When asked who respondents are sending to this year, primary recipients include siblings (49%), friends (48%), and parents (38%). Survey data also highlights that cross-border money transfers continue to be used to fund the basic essentials of life for people around the world. The top four expenses respondents help cover for recipients are food (72%), housing (55%), healthcare (52%), and emergencies (44%).
Interestingly, among global concerns around high fuel prices and supply chain issues impacting the availability of vehicles, nearly a quarter (22%) of respondents indicate their cross-border money transfers have gone toward transportation expenses.
Reasons for migration to the United States include employment opportunities, educational purposes, and reunions with families.
International Day of Family Remittances recognizes the contributions made by the more than 200 million migrants to improve the lives of their 800 million family members and friends back home. For respondents born outside of the United States, the survey finds that the main reason for moving to the U.S. was for employment opportunities (57%), followed by educational purposes (39%), and reunions with families (35%).
"In times of rising costs, it's even more important to offer consumers affordable options. We've worked hard to modernize our operations to reduce our cost structure, and as a result, our average cost for consumers globally is approximately 2.9%, which is already below UN Sustainable Development Goals to reduce costs of remittances to less than 3% by 2030," Holmes concluded. "We are extremely proud of the customer-centric platform we've built, and the key role MoneyGram plays in serving families."
Survey Methodology
This poll was conducted between June 1 and June 6, 2022, among a group of more than 2,500 MoneyGram customers based in the United States. The survey was created by MoneyGram and conducted through an online survey platform. Participation was voluntary, and respondents were not compensated.
About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in the evolution of digital P2P payments, delivers innovative financial solutions to connect the world's communities. With a purpose-driven strategy to mobilize the movement of money, a strong culture of fintech innovation, and leading customer-centric capabilities, MoneyGram has grown to serve over 150 million people in the last five years. The Company leverages its modern, mobile, and API-driven platform and collaborates with the world's top brands to serve consumers through its direct-to-consumer digital channel, global retail network, and embedded finance business for enterprise customers. MoneyGram is also a leader in pioneering cross-border payment innovation and blockchain-enabled settlement. For more information, please visit ir.moneygram.com, follow @MoneyGram on social media, and explore the website and mobile app through moneygram.com.
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Sydney Schoolfield
media@moneygram.com
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Most Government Workers Comfortable Talking about Burnout, Say a Four-Day Work Week and Increased Flexibility Would Alleviate Burnout
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than half (56 percent) of government employees say that they are burned out from their jobs, notably higher than their private sector counterparts (47 percent), according to new research from Eagle Hill Consulting. While this high level of workforce burnout is concerning, it has dropped from earlier this year (65 percent). The burnout levels are higher among women (60 percent), Millennials (60 percent), and lower income (59 percent) government workers.
When it comes to the cause of burnout, government workers say it's their workload (49 percent); a lack of communication, feedback and support (43 percent); staffing shortages (42 percent); juggling personal and professional lives (40 percent); and time pressures (34 percent). More than two-thirds of government workers (67 percent) say that a four-day work week and increased flexibility would alleviate their stress.
These findings are contained in a workforce survey from Eagle Hill Consulting conducted by Ipsos from August 11 -16, 2022. The 2022 Eagle Hill Consulting Workforce Burnout Survey included 1003 respondents from a random sample of employees across the U.S., including 739 federal, state, and local government workers. Respondents were polled about burnout and vacation.
"It's encouraging that burnout among government workers is falling, but the high burnout levels still are quite concerning" said Melissa Jezior, president and chief executive officer of Eagle Hill Consulting. "Given the immense demand for government services, it is prudent for public sector employers to constantly assess the state of their workforce. Public employers need workers who can deliver on the agency mission, and they need employees who will stay on the job. When government employees are exhausted and stressed, or feel like they can't perform at their best they may start looking elsewhere for employment."
"Public employees point to practical steps employers can take to reduce burnout – from increased scheduling flexibility to better health and wellness benefits. Government leaders are wise to fully understand exactly what is driving burnout at their agency and to have honest conversations with workers about what will help address the problem. Good news from our research is that most government employees feel comfortable telling their employer about their burnout levels, so initiating those conversations is a great place to start," Jezior said.
The survey's key findings are as follows:
- When asked how staff shortages are impacting their workload, 82 percent of workers said it's covering the workload for unfilled positions, 45 percent said it's helping others learn their job, 35 percent said it's training new hires, and 23 percent said it's recruiting and interviewing new hires.
- Most employees (63 percent) who experience burnout feel comfortable telling their manager or employer they feel burned out.
- The top causes of burnout include workload (49 percent), a lack of communication and support (43 percent), staff shortages (42 percent), juggling personal and professional lives (40 percent), and time pressures (34 percent).
- When asked how to reduce burnout, 67 percent said a four-day work week and increased flexibility would help. Other solutions included decreasing workloads (63 percent), working from home (63 percent), providing better health and wellness benefits (57 percent), reducing administrative burdens (52 percent), offering more on-site amenities (52 percent), and providing workers with the ability to relocate or work from multiple locations (42 percent).
- The research also signals that the Great Resignation is likely to linger, as more than one-third of the government workforce (39 percent) plans to leave their job in the next 12 months. The planned departure rates are even higher for Millennials (46 percent) and lower income workers (47 percent).
Eagle Hill Consulting LLC is a woman-owned business that provides unconventional management consulting services in the areas of Strategy & Performance, Talent, and Change. The company's expertise in delivering innovative solutions to unique challenges spans across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. A leading authority on employee sentiment, Eagle Hill is headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, with employees across the U.S. and offices in Boston and Seattle. More information is available at www.eaglehillconsulting.com.
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LANSDALE, Pa., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SKF, a leading global manufacturer of bearings, seals, and lubrication, has been named an Overdrive Award winner as part of GM's 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards. First presented in 2012, the Overdrive Award is a distinction reserved for suppliers who display outstanding achievement across the Global Purchasing and Supply Chain organization's key priorities. These include sustainability, innovation, relationships, total enterprise cost, launch excellence, and safety.
"We're grateful to be recognized for our tenth GM Supplier of the Year award and the third year in a row in the Brake Foundations category. This year SKF was also recognized with the prestigious Overdrive award for sustainability, emphasizing the joint vision SKF and GM have to drive climate goals throughout the full value chain. We value our continued partnership with them as a customer. For over 70 years, our world-class bearing and seal technologies have been a critical component for many GM vehicle programs, and more recently, we are proud to be supplying GM with bearings for the next generation of all electric vehicles." said Greg Zimmerman, President, SKF Automotive Americas.
SKF was also named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors for 2021. This is the tenth time that SKF has received this award and the third time in a row for wheel bearings. The company celebrated honorees at an awards ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona, in March of 2022. GM's Supplier of the Year award recognizes global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM's requirements, providing GM customers with innovative technologies and among the highest quality in the automotive industry. This year, GM recognized 134 suppliers from 16 countries with the Supplier of the Year distinction.
"This year's Supplier of the Year event was special not only because it's the 30th anniversary of the program but because it provided us with the opportunity to recognize our suppliers for persevering through one of the most challenging years the industry has ever faced," said Shilpan Amin, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. "These top suppliers showed resilience and reinforced their commitment to pursuing sustainability and innovation. Through our strong relationships and collaboration, GM and our suppliers are poised to build a brighter future for generations to come."
A global cross functional team selected the 2021 Supplier of the Year and Overdrive Award winners based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services, Customer Care and Aftersales and Logistics.
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Back-to-school season is go-time for germs, which is why the Clorox® brand is teaming up with Allyson Felix to help parents level up their cleaning routines for an unstoppable year ahead
OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first day of school is go-time for parents, but it's also go-time for germs. New research from the Clorox® brand found that the clothes kids wore to school came back 28 times germier than the average toilet seat.1 What's more, the study found kids' backpacks are often the most neglected by parents when it comes to sanitization, and it shows. On average, kids' backpacks clocked in 31 times germier than the average cell phone.1
These germs can stop families in their tracks, but parents can't afford to be slowed down. By adopting a holistic germ-prevention strategy, parents can help prevent the spread of illness-causing germs on surfaces. That's why Clorox is teaming up with the world's most decorated woman in track and field history, gender equality advocate, entrepreneur and mom, Allyson Felix. Together, they're helping to educate parents on germ spread in order to help keep households running smoothly for an unstoppable year ahead.
"My whole life I've had to push through invisible barriers to get to where I am today. Aside from any accomplishments on the track or as an entrepreneur, my most challenging and important job has and always will be my role as a mom. It requires fierce determination for parents to juggle their families, careers and passions – especially amid the back-to-school season with all the added responsibilities it brings," said Allyson Felix, 11-time medalist and Clorox spokesperson. "Simply put, parents need easy and effective solutions to help prevent the spread of germs on surfaces and stay on top of their game. That's why I'm proud to join Clorox and show parents how unstoppable they can be when they start clean."
"At Clorox, we recognize that parents do it all these days and germs can hold them back from all of life's possibilities," said Stacy Stokes, Vice President of Marketing at The Clorox Company. "As a leader in public health, we understand the importance of both physical and mental wellness, and are proud to provide parents with tools, resources and products to help maintain a cleaner and safer environment where their families can thrive."
To uncover just how many germs kids bring home with them from school, Clorox conducted a swab study with parents of school-aged kids, which included testing a variety of surfaces in the home and on school supplies. Swab results* indicated:
- The average couch is as germy as a dog's tennis ball and twice as germy as the fridge1 door/handle.1
- The clothes kids wore to school were 28 times germier than the average toilet seat.1
- Kids' backpacks are 31 times germier than the average cell phone.1
- Hard surfaces like counters, TV remotes, gaming controllers and fridge handles were roughly 26 times germier than the average bathroom doorknob.1
To further uncover the true impact germs can have on families, Clorox also conducted a nationwide survey among 1,000 parents of school-aged children. Survey results** indicated:
- Millennial parents of color often experience greater impact from illness with 85% reporting that they had to take a sick day or unpaid time off due to a sick child within the last year compared to only 78% of white millennial parents.
- More than two-thirds (69%) of parents are concerned about their children bringing germs home from school and more than half (54%) expect their kids to get them sick.
- 42% of millennial parents of color reported feeling nervous about the back-to-school season compared to only 32% of white millennial parents.
- Moms are more likely to be stressed about back-to-school (38% vs. 24%) while dads are more likely to be happy (67% vs. 39%).
- More than half of all parents surveyed (54%) are stressed at the thought of their child having to stay home.
Overcoming hurdles like illness-causing germs requires a holistic approach. Fortunately, Clorox offers simple and effective solutions to help prevent the spread of germs on surfaces. To shop convenient back-to-school solutions like Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes and Clorox® Disinfecting Mist and to learn more, please visit Clorox.com.
*Swab Study: On behalf of Clorox, Ketchum Analytics conducted a swab test and three-day online bulletin board discussion comprised of 30 individuals who were parents of children under the age of 18 and currently in school, summer school or summer camp. Ketchum Analytics was supported by market research recruiter, Schlesinger Group and swab analysis was performed by Perritt Laboratories. The swab test and online bulletin board was fielded from June 13-17, 2022. The swab test required participants to swab 9 locations in their home that were analyzed to unveil which had the highest CFUs* (germ growth). Participants swabbed surfaces after their children returned home from school and interacted with the surfaces. Germs referenced in this study are defined as bacteria, yeast and mold.
**Survey: On behalf of Clorox, Ketchum Analytics conducted an online survey of 1,570 total Americans comprised of 1,000 nationally representative Americans, including 334 parents and an additional 532 People of Color (POC) Millennials, 390 of which are parents. The survey was fielded from July 6-11, 2022 at the 95% confidence level and with a margin of error (MOE) of +/-3%.
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) champions people to be well and thrive every single day. Its trusted brands, which include Brita®, Burt's Bees®, Clorox®, Fresh Step®, Glad®, Hidden Valley®, Kingsford®, Liquid-Plumr®, Pine-Sol® and Rainbow Light®, can be found in about nine of 10 U.S. homes and internationally with brands such as Ajudin®, Clorinda®, Chux® and Poett®. Headquartered in Oakland, California, since 1913, Clorox was one of the first U.S. companies to integrate ESG into its business reporting, with commitments in three areas: Healthy Lives, Clean World and Thriving Communities. Visit thecloroxcompany.com to learn more.
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1 The National Science Foundation's 2011 International Germ Study, Germiest Places in the Home 2011 conducted by NSF International from December 2010 - January 2011.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega’s government has closed seven radio stations owned by the Roman Catholic church this week, as well as two other outlets serving the largely rural northern area with a history of opposition to his Sandinista National Liberation Front party.
Experts say the latest crackdown aims to silence any remaining voices of dissent before Nicaragua holds local elections in November, much like Ortega’s arrest of the leading potential opposition candidates before last year’s presidential election. But observers elsewhere in Central America worry that Ortega’s unchecked repression has emboldened other leaders who have shown little tolerance for dissenting voices.
Last Friday, Guatemala arrested a prominent journalist whose newspaper specializes in corruption investigations, including against current President Alejandro Giammattei. After his first appearance before a judge Wednesday on money laundering and extortion charges, José Rubén Zamora said it was a “set-up” carried out by the president and attorney general.
Zamora’s arrest followed persecution of Guatemalan judges and prosecutors specially in corruption cases, a number of whom have been driven into exile.
In El Salvador, President Nayib Bukele regularly attacks nongovernmental organizations that criticize his government’s measures, most recently a more than four-month state of exception that suspended fundamental rights during which authorities have arrested more than 40,000 people for alleged gang connections.
The arrests have been popular in El Salvador, but criticized by civil rights organizations because many have occurred without investigation and due process.
Ana María Méndez Dardón, Central America director for the Washington Office on Latin America, a human rights group, said they were concerned by how “the region has suffered a widespread backlash from powerful pro-impunity sectors and authoritarian leaders, and how Nicaragua has become, let’s say, a model.”
She said Giammattei and Bukele — both from other parts of the ideological spectrum — had taken pages from Ortega’s “playbook” in order to concentrate power.
In Matagalpa on Thursday, blue-uniformed police surrounded the diocese offices and bishop’s residence. Bishop Rolando Álvarez, an outspoken government critic, stood in the street ringed by priests praying as police cordoned off the area in the background.
That followed the seizure of the church’s radio stations in the area on Monday. Police cut the power and occupied the residence of a parish priest in Sebaco. Rev. Uriel Vallejos and several others remained holed up inside Thursday.
Neither the Nicaraguan government nor the Vatican have commented publicly on the situation.
Matagalpa is a coffee and cattle producing province about 80 miles north of Managua. In the 1980s, it was also a center of the right-wing “Contra” fighters against Ortega’s first Sandinista government after the revolution.
Among the other outlets closed this week there were feminist communitarian radio station Radio Vos and television station RB3, both serving largely rural populations.
“They suspended our license with technical arguments, but we know that it is retaliation for our critical position and our work in defense of women and the formation of community leaders,” said Argentina Olivas, director of Radio Vos. Founded in 2004, the station reaches 13 municipalities in Matagalpa, including places no other outlet does. It transmits programs supporting women’s development and training for young journalists.
The station on Monday had aired a statement in support of the priest surrounded in Sebaco.
Television station RB3 transmits from Rio Blanco. Station founder and director David Mendoza cried after announcing to viewers that the station was being shut down after 18 years in operation.
“This is really hard. We do independent journalism with a social profile,” Mendoza said later. “This was the channel of help and hope for the people.”
After the massive street protests in April 2018 that were violently put down by the government, Mendoza said the government pulled their advertising. He received threats and was harassed by police, but the station continued.
While much of the population in the area is anti-Sandinista, Ortega’s party won local elections in Rio Blanco in 2017 in what the opposition called a fraud.
“They are going for total control,” Mendoza said.
Oscar René Vargas, a political analyst forced to flee Nicaragua, said the government “seeks to silence all media outlets possible.” Dozens of journalists have been forced into exile. Last month, Nicaragua’s main daily La Prensa announced that its staff had all left the country, but they would continue to publish online. Police had occupied the newspaper’s offices last August.
Nicaragua’s government has also shut down some 1,000 non-governmental organizations this year.
Ortega has maintained that the April 2018 protests were an attempt to oust him that received foreign support. The government clamped down on organizations receiving any international support. Last month, the government expelled nuns from Mother Teresa’s charity.
Wednesday night, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols criticized Ortega and first lady and Vice President Rosario Murillo via Twitter: “Ortega-Murillo’s brutal assault on Catholic clergy, radio facilities and community members in Sebaco is another blow to religious freedom in Nicaragua as well as to the freedom of expression. How can men and women in uniform – many of them people of faith – carry out such orders?”
The U.S. government has sanctioned a number of officials in Ortega’s inner circle and last month targeted prosecutors and judges involved in the trials against opposition members this year, but Ortega’s behavior has not changed.
The Biden administration has sanctioned officials in Guatemala and El Salvador too, alleging corruption or that they’re undermining democracy, but also without effect.
Vargas said it is part of Ortega’s ongoing campaign. “Ortega continues his strategy of power or death,” Vargas said. “He will do anything to hold onto power through repression at all levels: religious, political, the press, the NGOs, the business people.”
The Roman Catholic church had been under increasing pressure in Nicaragua. The government expelled the Vatican’s top diplomat in March.
Some bishops have criticized the government’s actions since the 2018 protests and had to leave. After the church initially tried to mediate peace between protesters and the government, Ortega accused them supporting those who wanted to remove him, calling them “terrorists” and “demons in robes.”
On Thursday, Bishop Álvarez knelt on the sidewalk outside his residence in front of armed police. As officers tried to clear onlookers and parishioners, including some who had also knelt, Álvarez walked at them determinedly with a large crucifix held out in front him.
At one point he said, “kneeling only before God.”
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AP writer Christopher Sherman contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/concern-that-nicaragua-repression-could-be-model-in-region/ | 2022-08-05T13:14:16Z |
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The head of Greece’s intelligence service and the general secretary of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ office have resigned amid a scandal involving the targeting of the head of an opposition party and a journalist with spyware.
National Intelligence Service director Panagiotis Kontoleon and Grigoris Dimitriadis, general secretary of the prime minister’s office, submitted their resignations Friday, the prime minister’s office said. Both were accepted.
Kontoleon stepped down “following incorrect actions found in the procedure of legal surveillance,” the prime minister’s office said, without elaborating on which procedures were incorrectly followed or who the targets of legal surveillance might have been. Under Greek law, a prosecutor is required to sign off on any surveillance. The National Intelligence Service, or EYP, reports to the prime minister’s office.
The prime minister’s office did not give a reason for Dimitriadis’ resignation. A government official said it was “related to the toxic climate that has developed around him. In no case does it have anything to do with Predator (spyware), to which neither he nor the government are in any way connected, as has been categorically stated.” The official spoke on condition of anonymity as the reasons for the resignation had not been announced.
Last week, the head of Greece’s socialist PASOK opposition party, Nikos Androulakis, filed a complaint with the country’s supreme court prosecutors saying there had been an attempt to bug his cellphone with the Predator spyware.
“I never expected the Greek government to put me under surveillance with the darkest practices,” Androulakis said, following the resignations on Friday.
He also called on parliament to set up an investigative committee to look into potential political responsibilities for the attempted tapping of his phone. Government spokesman Yannis Oikonomou said that if such a request were to be formally submitted, “the government will respond positively.”
In a Friday evening statement, Oikonomou said the center-right government had sought to “fully brief” Androulakis “as soon as the case of legal surveillance, following the approval of the prosecuting authority, for Mr. Androulakis came to the prime minister’s attention.” However, he said, Androulakis “chose not to respond.”
Oikonomou did not say when Mitsotakis became aware of the “legal surveillance” of the opposition party head, but the government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity said it was on Thursday.
Androulakis, who is also a member of the European Parliament, said he became aware of the Predator bugging attempt after being informed by the European Parliament’s cyber security service a few days before he filed his complaint on July 26.
“Revealing who is behind such sick practices and for whom they are acting is not a personal matter. It is my democratic duty,” Androulakis had said at the time.
In April, Greek financial journalist Thanassis Koukakis said he had been notified by digital rights group Citizen Lab that his phone had been the target of surveillance by Predator software from July to September 2021. The Committee to Protect Journalists had called for a “swift and thorough investigation … (to) determine who orchestrated that monitoring, and hold them to account.” | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/greece-intelligence-chief-resigns-amid-spyware-allegations/ | 2022-08-05T20:29:22Z |
What is the best It Cosmetics foundation?
It Cosmetics is a beauty brand founded in 2008 by American entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima. The “IT” in the name stands for innovative technology — the brand focuses on creating solutions for skin problems by making products with the help of plastic surgeons and dermatologists.
It Cosmetics was created due to Lima’s skin issues — rosacea and thin brows. She says her mission is to empower people and make them confident by meeting skin care and makeup needs while treating the skin.
For an amazing foundation that will treat your skin and help it glow, the It Cosmetics Bye-Bye Foundation is the number one choice.
What to know before you buy an It Cosmetics foundation
Skin tones and undertones
The best shade of foundation is one closest to your skin tone. For the most flattering shade, consider both your skin tone and your undertone. The skin tone is the appearance of the skin that is most obvious, while the undertones are more subtle but still affect your skin’s overall hue. Your undertones could be cool, warm or neutral. Warm undertones work best with warmer shades of foundation while cool undertones go best with cooler shades.
The color of the veins on the inside of your palm can help you know what undertones you have. Veins that appear green suggest warm undertones while veins that appear blue indicate cool undertones. Those that blend with the skin tone and are not so obvious are seen as neutral tones.
Skin type
The kind of skin you have affects the kind of foundation you need.
- Dry skin: A hydrating foundation is best for you. The moisturizing component nourishes your skin and gives it a dewy finish.
- Oily skin or large pores: Go for a foundation that is not oil-based so that you don’t clog your pores or appear too oily after a while.
- Sensitive or acne-prone skin: You’ll benefit most from hypoallergenic foundations.
- Combination skin: You can use almost any foundation type without a problem.
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It Cosmetics foundations can either be light, medium or full coverage. If you have skin conditions such as hyperpigmentation or scars that you want to cover, a high coverage foundation gives you a smooth, even finish. A foundation with light coverage is subtle and only covers up blemishes on a minimal level.
Skin sensitivity
Foundations are usually made from water, oil or wax and a talc base. Other ingredients are then added based on skin needs and the brand’s formulas. The combination of ingredients may irritate users with sensitive skin, so check every bottle for ingredients you’re allergic to.
If you’re not sure what you’re allergic to, do a patch test before buying. Apply a drop of product to a clean patch of skin and blend it in with a makeup brush.
What to look for in a quality It Cosmetics foundation
Results
It Cosmetics creates foundations that target and treat people’s concerns. With data and clinical insights from its growing user base, the brand creates skin care and makeup solutions for common problems such as acne, redness, wrinkles, sparse brows, fine lines, hyperpigmentation and color correction. Your skin doesn’t just look good — it starts to heal, too, making you even more beautiful and confident.
Easy application
Some It Cosmetics foundations have a silver cap in their packaging, a sleek, modern detail many people love. They can also either come in tubes or bottles with pumps for easy application. Every product is easy to open and apply with your hands or a makeup brush.
Paraben-free
Paraben is a type of preservative used to prevent growth of mold and bacteria in cosmetic products. It can, however, cause allergic reactions. It Cosmetics foundations use safer alternatives and are completely paraben-free, minimizing chances of an allergic reaction.
How much you can expect to spend on It Cosmetics foundation
Expect to spend about $15-$65, depending on the foundation’s formula and size.
It Cosmetics foundation FAQ
Is It Cosmetics cruelty-free?
A. Yes, it is a cruelty-free brand — it does not test any of its products on animals.
Is It Cosmetics vegan?
A. No, it is not. Some of its products contain ingredients derived from animals.
What is the shelf life of an It Cosmetics foundation?
A. Foundations usually expire 12 to 18 months after they’ve been opened.
What’s the best It Cosmetics foundation to buy?
Top It Cosmetics foundation
It Cosmetics Bye-Bye Foundation
What you need to know: This is a full coverage foundation created with 3D skin flex technology that minimizes creases or flaking off.
What you’ll love: It provides protection against the sun’s ultraviolet rays with a Sun Protection Factor of 50 while moisturizing the skin to give a smooth finish. Its full coverage and long-lasting properties work best for people with concerns such as hyperpigmentation and dark spots. It’s also great for all-day wear and events.
What you should consider: It may appear cakey after wearing it for an extended period.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top It Cosmetics foundation for the money
It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation
What you need to know: This is a water-light foundation with medium coverage.
What you’ll love: The hyaluronic acid and aloe vera in this foundation improve your skin’s hydration, making it plump and healthy. Its medium coverage gives a natural finish that mimics your skin, and it is available in about 40 shades.
What you should consider: It has a creamy texture and may not be suitable for people with oily skin.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Kohl’s
Worth checking out
It Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation
What you need to know: This is a color-correcting foundation with medium coverage.
What you’ll love: It’s infused with green tea extract that is soothing and gentle on the skin. Its color-correcting properties give a subtle glow and a dewy finish that are great if you have dry or combination skin.
What you should consider: Some people with oily skin found it a little too greasy after an extended period.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Kohl’s
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Award honors technology companies' enterprise solutions to meet ever-evolving HR demands
SEATTLE, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Syndio, the leading Workplace Equity Platform that helps companies unlock employee opportunity with data analytics and insights, today announced it has been named the winner of HR Tech Award for Best Comprehensive Solution by Lighthouse Research & Advisory.
"We continuously hear from employers that they are striving to develop an inclusive workplace, but it's not always clear where to start. Syndio has made that simpler by blazing several key paths for employers, starting with pay equity," said Ben Eubanks, chief research officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory. "Additionally, their newest product, OppEQ, helps to spotlight the critical importance of internal opportunities and making advancement equitable for all workers. Companies that care about making DEI a core part of their culture should take note."
Syndio's Workplace Equity Platform is a groundbreaking suite of products and services that help companies measure and improve all facets of workplace equity — from bringing in talent fairly to compensating, retaining, and promoting them equitably. More than 200 companies, including 10 percent of the Fortune 200 and 20 percent of Fortune Magazine's Most Admired Companies, use Syndio's platform to close pay and opportunity gaps.
"Syndio built the first ever Workplace Equity Platform to help modern companies embed equity into their core business to achieve enduring success," said Maria Colacurcio, Syndio CEO. "That's never been more important than in a volatile economy where employees are demanding proof of equitable pathways to advancement while companies are looking to harness the cost effective powers of pay equity and retention. I want to thank Lighthouse Research for this award, and we look forward to continuing to build ground-breaking products that harness data analytics to unlock opportunities for employees all across the globe."
The HR Tech Awards program highlights HR technology companies that serve employers and employees across the globe to educate HR technology buyers and employers on the best solutions available across the industry. According to Lighthouse Research & Advisory, more than 5,000 providers exist across the HR technology industry today. This year's HR Tech Awards recognized just 1% of those firms.
About Syndio
Syndio provides technology and expert guidance that helps companies measure, achieve, and sustain all facets of workplace equity. Over 200 companies, including 10% of the Fortune 200 and 20% of Fortune's Most Admired Companies, rely on Syndio's platform to close pay and opportunity gaps, mitigate legal risk, and turn DE&I goals into tangible results. Together, we are showing the world how to build resilient, open workplaces by ensuring every employee is valued based on who they are and what they contribute to their company's success.
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ROME (AP) — With a message that blends Christianity, motherhood and patriotism, Giorgia Meloni is riding a wave of popularity that next month could see her become Italy’s first female prime minister and its first far-right leader since World War II.
Even though her Brothers of Italy party has neo-fascist roots, Meloni has sought to dispel concerns about its legacy, saying voters have grown tired of such discussions.
Still, there are nagging signs that such a legacy can’t be shaken off so easily: Her party’s symbol includes an image of a tricolored flame, borrowed from a neo-fascist party formed shortly after the end of the war.
If Brothers of Italy prevails at the polls on Sept. 25 and the 45-year-old Meloni becomes premier, it will come almost 100 years to the month after Benito Mussolini, Italy’s fascist dictator, came to power in October 1922.
In 2019, Meloni proudly introduced Caio Giulio Cesare Mussolini, a great-grandson of the dictator, as one of her candidates for the European Parliament, although he eventually lost.
For most Italian voters, questions about anti-fascism and neo-fascism aren’t “a key driver of whom to vote for,” said Lorenzo Pregliasco, head of the YouTrend polling company. ”They don’t see that as part of the present. They see that as part of the past.”
Still, Meloni is sensitive to international scrutiny about her possible premiership and prefers the term conservative instead of far right to describe her party.
She recently recorded video messages in English, French and Spanish that said the Italian right “has handed fascism over to history for decades now, unambiguously condemning the suppression of democracy and the ignominious anti-Jewish laws.”
That was a reference to the 1938 laws banning Italy’s small Jewish community from participating in business, education and other facets of everyday life. The laws paved the way for the deportation of many Italian Jews to Nazi death camps during the German occupation of Rome in the waning years of World War II.
Yet by keeping the tri-colored flame in her party’s logo, “she is symbolically playing on that heritage,” said David Art, a Tufts University political science professor who studies Europe’s far right. “But then she wants to say, ‘We’re not racist.’”
Unlike Germany, which worked to come to terms with its devastating Nazi legacy, the fascist period is little scrutinized in Italian schools and universities, says Gastone Malaguti. Now 96, he fought as a teenager against Mussolini’s forces. In his decades of visiting classrooms to talk about Italy’s anti-fascist Resistance, he found many students “ignorant” of that history.
Only five years ago, Brothers of Italy — its name is inspired by the opening words of the national anthem — was viewed as a fringe force, winning 4.4% of the vote. Now, opinion polls indicate it could come in first place in September and capture as much as 24% support, just ahead of the center-left Democrat Party led by former Premier Enrico Letta.
Under Italy’s complex, partially proportional electoral system, campaign coalitions are what propels party leaders into the premiership, not just votes. Right-wing politicians have done a far better job this year than the Democrats of forging wide-ranging electoral partnerships.
Meloni has allied with the right-wing League party led by Matteo Salvini, who, like her, favors crackdowns on illegal migration. Her other electoral ally is the center-right Forza Italia party of former Premier Silvio Berlusconi.
Last year, her party was the only major one to refuse to join Italy’s national pandemic unity coalition led by Premier Mario Draghi, the former European Central Bank chief. Draghi’s government collapsed last month, abruptly abandoned by Salvini, Berlusconi and 5-Star leader Giuseppe Conte, who are all preoccupied with their parties’ slipping fortunes in opinion polls and local elections.
In opinion surveys, Meloni is “credited with a consistent and coherent approach to politics. She didn’t compromise,” Pregliasco said, adding that she also is perceived as “a leader who has clear ideas — not everyone agrees with those ideas, of course.”
She has apologized for the “tone” but not the content of a blistering speech she delivered in June in Spain to drum up support for far-right party Vox.
“They will say we are dangerous, extremists, racists, fascists, deniers and homophobes,” Meloni thundered, in an apparent reference to Holocaust deniers. She ended with a crescendo of shouted slogans: “Yes to natural families! No to LGBT lobbies! Yes to sexual identity! No to gender ideology!”
Meloni slammed ”bureaucrats in Brussels” and “climate fundamentalism.” Meloni, who has a young daughter, claimed that “the most censured” phrase is “woman and motherhood.”
Abortion hasn’t emerged as a campaign issue in Italy, where it’s legal. But Meloni has decried Italy’s shrinking birth rate, which would be even lower without immigrant women having babies.
At a rally of right-wing supporters in Rome in 2019, Meloni drew roars of approval when she yelled in a staccato pace: “I am Giorgia! I am a woman. I am a mother. I am Italian, and I am Christian. And you cannot take that away from me!”
Within days, her proclamation became fodder for a rap song’s lyrics. While some saw that as a parody, Meloni loved it and even sang a few bars on a state radio program.
According to her 2021 memoir “I am Giorgia,” much of her identity was forged by growing up in Rome’s working-class Garbatella neighborhood. At 15, she joined a youth branch of the Italian Social Movement, the neo-fascist party with the flame symbol, and plastered political posters in the capital.
When she was 31, Berlusconi made her the minister of youth in his third and last government. But she soon blazed her own path, co-founding Brothers of Italy in 2012.
Both Salvini and Meloni say they are safeguarding what they call Europe’s Christian identity. Salvini kisses dangling rosaries and wears a large cross on his often-bared chest, while Meloni’s tiny cross sometimes peeks out from her loose-fitting blouses.
Her party staunchly backed Draghi’s moves to send weapons to Ukraine, even as Salvini and Berlusconi, open admirers of Russian President Vladimir Putin, issued only tepid support. Meloni also defends the NATO alliance anchored by the United States, a fellow Group of Seven country. But she often views European Union rules as an infringement on Italy’s sovereignty.
If Meloni’s far-right forces dominate Italy’s next government, there’s concern about the support Italy will give to right-wing governments in Hungary and Poland “for their deeply conservative agendas” amid fears about a ”democratic backsliding” in the EU, Art said.
For her part, Meloni says she will “fiercely oppose any anti-democratic drift.” | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/far-right-italian-leader-meloni-rides-popular-wave-in-polls/ | 2022-08-16T16:04:29Z |
The Chisholm Trail District of the Boy Scouts of America awarded Cynthia Hernandez — Belton Economic Development Corporation’s executive director — and Andy Andersen — KCEN-TV’s chief meteorologist — with its annual Silver Eagle Award on Thursday for their community leadership, impact and achievements.
The recognition, which was awarded to state Rep. Hugh Shine, R-Temple, last year, was presented during an hour-long luncheon at the Temple College Pavilion.
“The best part about this event is that it recognizes someone who is doing great work for the community, for the youth and for the families,” Devin Morgan, with the Boy Scouts of America’s Longhorn Council, told the Telegram. “Recipients don’t have to have a scouting background … but they exemplify those morals and values that we always teach.”
Hernandez called the recognition an honor.
“I am grateful for this recognition … but I certainly do not do it alone,” she said when accepting her award. “I have a great team of people who have supported me and have mentored me and have built me up and have taught me how to be a leader with a servant’s heart.”
That attitude, Hernandez emphasized, is undoubtedly present throughout the Boy Scouts of America — an organization that has 12 troops in the area.
“You are building young men and women that are contributing to the community,” she said. “I see that day in and day out — whether it’s walking down the sidewalk and seeing the projects that have happened, different events, or sitting at city council meetings and watching. The troops come in and out to learn about what happens in public service.”
Andersen, who is an Eagle Scout, shared Hernandez’s gratitude and reflected on some of his own memories in Boy Scouts.
“When they called me and said, ‘We’d like to give you an award,’ I just figured the paperwork had finally gone through for my weather merit badge,” he joked when first accepting his award.
However, Andersen quickly became more serious.
“I made Vigil Honor in the (Boy Scout of America’s) Order of the Arrow when I was an adult leader,” he said. “It’s something that is given to you, not so much for what you’ve done, but for what you’re expected to do in life. I have tried to live up to that expectation, giving back to the scouting program and the community, as much as I could and I thank you for recognizing that.”
Andersen emphasized how he would be nowhere without that same support.
“If it wasn’t for the community, I wouldn’t be here. If I didn’t have the support of the viewers, I wouldn’t be here. I’d be gone,” he said. “They would find somebody else to get the viewers in … so it’s very important to me to give them back to the community that has helped and supported me in the 24-some-odd years I’ve been here.”
After having recognized two exceptional leaders in the local community on Thursday, Morgan is ready to help develop the next generation of leaders.
“Scouting as a whole is about helping youth and giving them an opportunity to build those leadership skills that they can use in whatever career they go into,” he said. “There’s a lot of hours that volunteers put in … but they take those extra hours because they know this is the future generation and the future generation needs that time and effort.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/business/article_b7855d54-d7cd-11ec-8876-c70ec82a5540.html | 2022-05-20T03:49:36Z |
Driven by investor research and innovative design, Wealth InFocus is transforming digital and print client communications and increasing investor engagement with a simpler, intuitive and actionable experience
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To better engage investors, empower advisors and accelerate digital transformation in the wealth management industry, global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) launched Wealth InFocus, a next-gen wealth communications experience designed on a foundation of investor research, with Cetera Financial Group (Cetera) as the first client. This new approach toward wealth communications provides a better digital experience according to 78% of Cetera's surveyed pilot clients, and 88% of respondents would like to receive a Wealth InFocus digital communication on an ongoing basis.
"Wealth InFocus is a cutting-edge communications experience that is already improving client engagement, enhancing investor connections with advisors and driving digital transformation, which makes Cetera even more unique in a crowded, legacy landscape," said Tom Gooley COO of Cetera. "We are excited to be the first firm to go live with this innovative communications experience and are empowering our clients and their financial well-being with the information that is most important to them while delivering solutions to our advisors that reinforce the value they bring to their clients. This underscores Cetera's deep commitment to providing our financial professionals with simple and impactful solutions, so they have more time to grow their practices, enjoy their families and serve their clients."
Wealth InFocus is designed to take an investor-centric approach by consolidating, aggregating and presenting the most important information across various account and regulatory communications, including statements, confirms, proxies and prospectuses. Replacing traditional static communications, Wealth InFocus creates a new holistic experience, making it easier for investors to consume and better understand account details while providing advisors with new opportunities to reinforce their value and communicate directly with their clients. Investors can quickly and securely contact an advisor, view key account information, gain insights, and review action items and events across channels, including email, text, microsites and print, according to their preferences.
"Broadridge continues to pioneer a suite of digital capabilities, such as Wealth InFocus, to make investor communications more intuitive, convenient and understandable while strengthening relationships among investors, advisors and wealth management firms across digital and physical channels," said Doug DeSchutter, President of Broadridge Customer Communications. "Given Broadridge's investment and expertise in wealth management, customer and regulatory communications, and digital transformation, we are uniquely positioned to provide Cetera and the wealth management industry with the data and technology to transform communication experiences for investors while significantly reducing costs and increasing efficiencies for firms."
Built upon the Cloud and an API-driven infrastructure, Wealth InFocus is proving to deepen omni-channel engagement and connections for investors, advisors and wealth management firms.
About Broadridge
Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader with $5 billion in revenues, provides the critical infrastructure that powers investing, corporate governance, and communications to enable better financial lives. We deliver technology-driven solutions that drive business transformation for banks, broker-dealers, asset and wealth managers and public companies. Broadridge's infrastructure serves as a global communications hub enabling corporate governance by linking thousands of public companies and mutual funds to tens of millions of individual and institutional investors around the world. Our technology and operations platforms underpin the daily trading of more than U.S. $9 trillion in equities, fixed income, and other securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 14,000 associates in 21 countries.
For more information about Broadridge, please visit www.broadridge.com.
About Cetera Financial Group®
Cetera Financial Group (Cetera) is a leading financial services firm whose purpose is to enable the delivery of best-in-class financial advice to as many Americans as possible. Cetera empowers its financial professional communities to help clients achieve their version of financial wellbeing through the Advice-Centric Experience®. Cetera proudly serves independent financial professionals, tax professionals, banks and credit unions in providing wide-ranging financial planning and wealth management services.
Cetera oversees approximately $353 billion in assets under administration and $122 billion in assets under management, as of December 31, 2021.
Visit www.cetera.com, and follow Cetera on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
"Cetera Financial Group" refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, and First Allied Securities, Inc. All firms are members FINRA/SIPC. Located at: 655 W. Broadway, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101.
Individuals affiliated with Cetera firms are either Registered Representatives who offer only brokerage services and receive transaction-based compensation (commissions), Investment Adviser Representatives who offer only investment advisory services and receive fees based on assets, or both Registered Representatives and Investment Adviser Representatives, who can offer both types of services.
Investors:
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Trella's newly integrated Marketscape platform fuses its comprehensive market intelligence and CRM solutions, creating an end-to-end growth platform for post-acute providers.
ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trella Health, the leader in post-acute growth solutions, announces the release of its integrated Marketscape platform. With the integration, Trella customers will gain a unified user experience that brings together strategy, planning, sales execution, and performance measuring and monitoring. The new platform provides a single sign-on and direct navigation between solutions for harmonious functionality and time savings.
"Since acquiring our CRM capabilities earlier this year, our team has been heads down focused on delivering on our customer's number one request: bring your cutting-edge market insights and mobile-first CRM together in one solution," stated Scott Tapp, CEO of Trella Health. "I am thrilled to see the team delivering on that promise. With the release of our intelligent Marketscape platform, customers can design their strategic growth plans and accelerate their sales performance through improved productivity."
The Trella team worked closely with a select group of customers to better understand their workflows, challenges, and specific needs for the Marketscape platform. The platform was designed based on their feedback to create a solution purpose-built for post-acute organizations. The Marketscape platform will enable Trella customers to achieve their unique business goals by connecting sales strategy work to execution, and providing visibility from sales reps to leadership on what activities achieve the best results.
"As a long-term customer of Trella and user of both the Marketscape Insights and CRM solution, the integration of these two solutions is a game changer for us," said Jamie Pedder, Director of Community Relationships for Alive Hospice. "The ability to view market insights within the CRM will allow more efficient planning, strategy, and execution for our team."
Trella Health's CRM integrates with more than 30 leading Electronic Health Records (EHRs), allowing sales and marketing teams to become clinically connected through referral stage monitoring. With the additional integration of market insights into the CRM, users can better prepare for referral partner conversations to build more trusting relationships.
Trella Health will continue its innovation of the Marketscape platform with upcoming releases that include a complete CRM user interface (UI) update and marketing automation capabilities.
About Trella Health
Trella Health's unmatched market intelligence and purpose-built CRM allow post-acute organizations to drive more effective performance and growth. With market visibility, post-acute organizations can identify the highest-potential referral targets, identify new markets, and monitor performance metrics. Paired with CRM and EHR integrations, business development teams can better manage referral relationships to advance their organizations with certainty. Learn more here https://www.trellahealth.com/.
Media contact: Ashton Davis, Adavis@trellahealth.com
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DALLAS, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today extended its flight schedule through Jan. 4, 2023, bringing holiday travel planning into focus with new and returning service for the season from late fall into early winter.
"Summer is heating up early this year and our Network Planning Teams are focused on holiday travel options for Southwest Customers ready to plan family gatherings and winter getaways," said Adam Decaire, Vice President of Network Planning, Southwest Airlines. "We have returning seasonal fan favorites and brand new time-saving nonstop service, as we continue the work to restore more flying across our network on business and leisure routes."
In the newly released extension of the flight schedule, Southwest will offer new nonstop service between:
San Jose, Calif., and Palm Springs, daily except on Saturdays, beginning Nov. 6, 2022;
Nashville and Long Beach, Calif., once daily, beginning Nov. 6, 2022;
Nashville and Steamboat Springs (Hayden), Colo., only on Saturdays, beginning Dec. 17, 2022; and
Colorado Springs and San Diego, on select peak travel days from late November through early January (see specific itinerary options by date on Southwest.com.)
These new flights and the carrier's full schedule is now open for booking through Jan. 4, 2023, on Southwest.com.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 121 airports across 11 countries. Celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2021, Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline1. Based in Dallas and famous for an Employee-first corporate Culture, Southwest maintains an unprecedented record of no involuntary furloughs or layoffs in its history. By empowering its nearly 59,0002 People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among as many as 130 million Customers carried a year. That formula for success brought industry-leading prosperity and 47 consecutive years3 of profitability for Southwest Shareholders (NYSE: LUV). Southwest continues to develop tangible steps toward an environmental sustainability goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, including offering an opportunity for Customers to contribute toward helping Southwest offset its carbon emissions. For more information, please visit Southwest.com/wannaoffsetcarbon. Learn more at Southwest.com/citizenship about how Southwest Airlines leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world.
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo common stock between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 29, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in WFC:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Wells Fargo & Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (ii) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (iii) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (iv) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Wells Fargo you have until August 29, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Wells Fargo securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the WFC lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/wells-fargo-wfc-lawsuit-loss-submission-form?id=30191&from=4.
ABOUT KLEIN LAW FIRM
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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The vaccine deployment in December 2020 signaled a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of May 2021, 40% of the U.S. population was fully vaccinated. But as vaccination rates lagged over the summer, new surges of COVID-19 came, including Delta in the summer of 2021, and now the Omicron variant, which comprises the majority of cases in the U.S.
The United States as of Aug. 12 reached over 1 million COVID-19-related deaths and 92.7 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 67.3% of the population is fully vaccinated, and 48.3% of vaccinated people have received booster doses.
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in Texas using data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and Covid Act Now. Counties are ranked by the highest vaccination rate as of Aug. 11, 2022. Due to inconsistencies in reporting, some counties do not have vaccination data available. Keep reading to see whether your county ranks among the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in your state.
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#50. Montgomery County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 55.1% (334,930 fully vaccinated)
— 10.4% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 216 (1,315 total deaths)
— 28.9% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,106 (158,567 total cases)
— 0.2% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#49. Guadalupe County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 55.3% (92,331 fully vaccinated)
— 10.1% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 243 (406 total deaths)
— 20.1% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 25,240 (42,112 total cases)
— 3.1% less cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#48. Karnes County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 55.5% (8,665 fully vaccinated)
— 9.8% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 462 (72 total deaths)
— 52.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 39,645 (6,185 total cases)
— 52.1% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#47. Medina County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 55.5% (28,636 fully vaccinated)
— 9.8% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 395 (204 total deaths)
— 29.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,553 (11,118 total cases)
— 17.3% less cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#46. Caldwell County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 55.6% (24,276 fully vaccinated)
— 9.6% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 415 (181 total deaths)
— 36.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 37,170 (16,230 total cases)
— 42.6% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#45. San Patricio County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 55.8% (37,258 fully vaccinated)
— 9.3% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 520 (347 total deaths)
— 71.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,120 (12,759 total cases)
— 26.6% less cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#44. Brewster County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 55.9% (5,140 fully vaccinated)
— 9.1% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 348 (32 total deaths)
— 14.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,931 (1,190 total cases)
— 50.4% less cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#43. Blanco County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 56.3% (6,718 fully vaccinated)
— 8.5% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 293 (35 total deaths)
— 3.6% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 24,172 (2,884 total cases)
— 7.2% less cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#42. Jim Hogg County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 56.5% (2,940 fully vaccinated)
— 8.1% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 423 (22 total deaths)
— 39.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 62,096 (3,229 total cases)
— 138.3% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#41. Aransas County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 56.6% (13,305 fully vaccinated)
— 8.0% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 387 (91 total deaths)
— 27.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,880 (4,909 total cases)
— 19.9% less cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#40. Tarrant County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 56.8% (1,193,539 fully vaccinated)
— 7.6% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 286 (6,014 total deaths)
— 5.9% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,516 (620,575 total cases)
— 13.3% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#39. Bastrop County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 57.4% (50,947 fully vaccinated)
— 6.7% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 272 (241 total deaths)
— 10.5% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,764 (24,633 total cases)
— 6.6% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#38. Nueces County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 57.5% (208,453 fully vaccinated)
— 6.5% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 423 (1,532 total deaths)
— 39.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,793 (111,561 total cases)
— 18.2% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#37. Pecos County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 57.9% (9,158 fully vaccinated)
— 5.9% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 449 (71 total deaths)
— 47.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,636 (3,107 total cases)
— 24.6% less cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#36. Archer County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 58.3% (4,987 fully vaccinated)
— 5.2% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 327 (28 total deaths)
— 7.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,376 (2,427 total cases)
— 8.9% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#35. Brazoria County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 58.3% (218,225 fully vaccinated)
— 5.2% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 267 (1,001 total deaths)
— 12.2% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,721 (107,494 total cases)
— 10.2% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#34. Rockwall County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 58.6% (61,479 fully vaccinated)
— 4.7% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 256 (269 total deaths)
— 15.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,649 (29,008 total cases)
— 6.1% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#33. Zapata County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 60.2% (8,541 fully vaccinated)
— 2.1% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 388 (55 total deaths)
— 27.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,359 (4,021 total cases)
— 8.8% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#32. Galveston County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 60.3% (206,367 fully vaccinated)
— 2.0% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 254 (869 total deaths)
— 16.4% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,331 (110,616 total cases)
— 24.1% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#31. Bell County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 60.8% (220,515 fully vaccinated)
— 1.1% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 253 (919 total deaths)
— 16.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,904 (75,865 total cases)
— 19.8% less cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#30. Dallas County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 60.8% (1,602,600 fully vaccinated)
— 1.1% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 259 (6,837 total deaths)
— 14.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,975 (631,878 total cases)
— 8.0% less cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#29. Kleberg County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 61.0% (18,716 fully vaccinated)
— 0.8% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 489 (150 total deaths)
— 60.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,278 (8,369 total cases)
— 4.7% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#28. Kendall County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 61.5% (29,168 fully vaccinated)
— 0.0% lower vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 266 (126 total deaths)
— 12.5% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,144 (9,080 total cases)
— 26.5% less cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#27. Denton County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 61.7% (547,350 fully vaccinated)
— 0.3% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 155 (1,379 total deaths)
— 49.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,663 (201,068 total cases)
— 13.0% less cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#26. Duval County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 62.3% (6,952 fully vaccinated)
— 1.3% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 627 (70 total deaths)
— 106.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,741 (3,876 total cases)
— 33.3% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#25. Comal County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 62.3% (97,361 fully vaccinated)
— 1.3% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 360 (563 total deaths)
— 18.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 25,020 (39,083 total cases)
— 4.0% less cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#24. Hays County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 62.4% (143,681 fully vaccinated)
— 1.5% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 231 (531 total deaths)
— 24.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,844 (71,000 total cases)
— 18.4% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#23. La Salle County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 62.6% (4,711 fully vaccinated)
— 1.8% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 652 (49 total deaths)
— 114.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,205 (2,497 total cases)
— 27.4% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#22. Harris County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 64.1% (3,021,184 fully vaccinated)
— 4.2% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 237 (11,162 total deaths)
— 22.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 24,854 (1,171,452 total cases)
— 4.6% less cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#21. Hudspeth County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 66.3% (3,238 fully vaccinated)
— 7.8% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 368 (18 total deaths)
— 21.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,800 (1,114 total cases)
— 12.5% less cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#20. Willacy County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 66.4% (14,175 fully vaccinated)
— 8.0% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 632 (135 total deaths)
— 107.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 37,546 (8,019 total cases)
— 44.1% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#19. Collin County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 67.7% (700,431 fully vaccinated)
— 10.1% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 148 (1,531 total deaths)
— 51.3% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,598 (244,173 total cases)
— 9.4% less cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#18. Frio County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 68.5% (13,916 fully vaccinated)
— 11.4% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 463 (94 total deaths)
— 52.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,198 (6,335 total cases)
— 19.7% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#17. Williamson County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 68.6% (405,049 fully vaccinated)
— 11.5% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 160 (943 total deaths)
— 47.4% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,165 (154,517 total cases)
— 0.4% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#16. Val Verde County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 68.7% (33,663 fully vaccinated)
— 11.7% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 622 (305 total deaths)
— 104.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,288 (15,339 total cases)
— 20.1% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#15. Dimmit County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 69.6% (7,051 fully vaccinated)
— 13.2% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 504 (51 total deaths)
— 65.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 59,423 (6,016 total cases)
— 128.1% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#14. Travis County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 69.7% (887,825 fully vaccinated)
— 13.3% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 139 (1,766 total deaths)
— 54.3% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,736 (264,173 total cases)
— 20.4% less cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#13. Bexar County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 70.4% (1,410,785 fully vaccinated)
— 14.5% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 312 (6,248 total deaths)
— 2.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,565 (632,426 total cases)
— 21.1% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#12. Fort Bend County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 71.9% (583,600 fully vaccinated)
— 16.9% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 150 (1,214 total deaths)
— 50.7% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,482 (223,071 total cases)
— 5.5% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#11. Hidalgo County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 76.5% (664,491 fully vaccinated)
— 24.4% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 455 (3,949 total deaths)
— 49.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,157 (235,917 total cases)
— 4.2% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#10. Cameron County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 78.9% (333,694 fully vaccinated)
— 28.3% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 487 (2,060 total deaths)
— 60.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,386 (120,118 total cases)
— 8.9% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#9. Reeves County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 80.7% (12,887 fully vaccinated)
— 31.2% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 463 (74 total deaths)
— 52.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,385 (5,014 total cases)
— 20.4% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#8. El Paso County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 82.6% (693,216 fully vaccinated)
— 34.3% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 450 (3,774 total deaths)
— 48.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,629 (231,869 total cases)
— 6.0% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#7. Edwards County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 85.4% (1,650 fully vaccinated)
— 38.9% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 569 (11 total deaths)
— 87.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,656 (515 total cases)
— 2.3% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#6. Brooks County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 92.0% (6,529 fully vaccinated)
— 49.6% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 733 (52 total deaths)
— 141.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,153 (1,855 total cases)
— 0.4% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#5. Presidio County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 93.9% (6,293 fully vaccinated)
— 52.7% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 582 (39 total deaths)
— 91.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,005 (1,073 total cases)
— 38.6% less cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#4. Irion County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 95.0% (2,163 fully vaccinated)
— 54.5% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 195 (3 total deaths)
— 35.9% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,245 (526 total cases)
— 31.4% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#3. Maverick County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 95.0% (57,928 fully vaccinated)
— 54.5% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 802 (471 total deaths)
— 163.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 38,819 (22,795 total cases)
— 49.0% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#2. Starr County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 95.0% (65,453 fully vaccinated)
— 54.5% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 569 (368 total deaths)
— 87.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,980 (21,962 total cases)
— 30.4% more cases per 100k residents than Texas
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#1. Webb County
– Population that is fully vaccinated: 95.0% (295,492 fully vaccinated)
— 54.5% higher vaccination rate than Texas
– Cumulative deaths per 100k: 378 (1,046 total deaths)
— 24.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Texas
– Cumulative cases per 100k: 37,319 (103,244 total cases)
— 43.2% more cases per 100k residents than Texas | https://cw33.com/news/local/counties-with-the-highest-covid-19-vaccination-rate-in-texas-3/ | 2022-08-15T14:10:56Z |
Which bookends should I get?
Some well-placed bookends can go a long way in both organizing a shelving unit and highlighting the aesthetic you want for the space. They should be sturdy enough to function, but don’t overlook the decorative opportunities here. Bookends are a perfect accent for a library or living room and can help you redefine a room’s entire look without having to update the walls or furniture. Which bookends you want depends on what style you are going for, and while there are a ton of aesthetics to choose from, there are just as many bookends out there to achieve these diverse and diverting looks.
Modern bookends
SRIWATANA Decorative Metal Black Bookends
Available in sets of two or four, these powder-coated black metal bookends feature an abstract geometric design. The base won’t slip and the design has an unexpected three-dimensional element that makes these bookends unique compared to similar items.
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Officemate Heavy Weighted Steel Black Bookends
These 10-inch non-skid bookends are rounded in shape with a basic yet sensible style. They are extra strong for holding up a lot of weight without damaging bookshelves.
Fasmov Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Man Bookends
For a sleek, striking look, there is this pair of shiny stainless steel bookends designed to look like men holding up the books with their hands. These bookends stand 7.5 inches tall and have non-skid bases.
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Mid-century modern bookends
RockParadise Natural Agate Geode Bookend Pair
These handcrafted bookends are made from real agate geodes and with blue-gray and white tones within a brown exterior. Since they are handmade, style patterns and shapes may vary.
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Muso Wood Bookends for Shelves
These beautiful walnut bookends are oval in shape and come in pairs. They stand 5.51 inches tall and have a polished finish.
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AMOYSTONE Decorative White Agate Bookends
This set comes with two broken quartz geodes atop a faux marble base with gold-toned accents. They stand 10.8 inches tall and look great, but they are not designed to hold heavy loads.
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Minimalist bookends
Spectrum Diversified Elements Minimalist Bookends
These simple arc-shaped steel bookends come in sets of two in black or white and small or large. They are 7.5 inches tall and utilize an open design that makes it easy to see the books behind them.
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Amazing Abby Acrylic L-Shape Heavy-Duty Bookends
This set comes with four clear acrylic bookends that stand 7.2 inches tall and provide simple assistance for any bookshelf. The acrylic is completely see-through and has a smooth finish.
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CedarwoodCreekCo Ombré Concrete Bookends
This set comes with two heavy, sturdy hand-poured concrete bookends in gray and white. Each one is 5.75 inches tall and has a felt-lined base to protect surfaces.
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Industrial bookends
MyGift Industrial Pipe & Gray Wood 6-Inch Metal Bookends
This pair of bookends stand 6.1 inches in height and feature polished metal pipe detailing with gray painted wood bases. They can be used separately or together and provide the space with an urban feel.
ATPIEN Rustic Wooden Bookends for Heavy Books
These solid wood bookends have a metal base plate which helps to keep books in place. They come in pairs.
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Cottage/farmhouse bookends
This cream-colored whitewashed mango wood bookend is 8.5 inches tall and carved in an elegant curling design. Please note that these are sold individually, so you’ll need to order two for a pair.
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MyGift Dark Brown Vintage Cast Iron Elk Head & Antlers Bookends
This set comes with two vintage-inspired cast iron elk head busts in brown, complete with antlers to really sell that rustic look. Each bookend is about 8 inches tall.
robinseggvintageNC Bird Figurines Set of Bookends
This set comes with two matching handcrafted shabby-chic plaster birds on whitewashed wood bases. The birds are white and the bases are available in over a dozen colors.
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Coastal bookends
World of Wonders Elegant Angelfish Bookend Set
This set features beautifully painted “kissing” angelfish with a coral reef motif. The bookends are 7.5 inches tall and constructed from resin in white and yellow.
Creative Co-Op Mermaid Shaped Resin Bookends
This set of two features one bookend that looks like a mermaid’s tail and one that looks like the mermaid’s body. Each bookend is made of resin and painted white, standing about 8.5 inches tall.
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UniqueCoastalDesigns Nautical Sea Shell Bookends
These handmade bookends feature an array of seashells on a faux sand base. Each piece stands about 7 inches tall and has a hefty weight to it.
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Gothic bookends
This set of two matching bookends features a painted raven standing on a skull, which sits atop a red book. Each piece is made from durable polyresin and stands 7.5 inches tall.
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Ebros Gothic Growling Werewolves Bookends
This pair of sturdy matching bookends feature growling werewolves standing atop a pile of skulls and bones. Each is constructed from polyresin that is painted to look like old stone.
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Vintage-inspired bookends
Creative Co-op Distressed Fleur de Lis Shaped Iron Bookends
This set comes with a pair of matching textured Fleur de Lis iron bookends in either antique gold or bronze. They are tall and elegant but sturdy enough to stay securely in place.
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Bellaa Vintage Camera Bookends
This set features two black polystone bookends, each of which is designed to look like half of an old-fashioned motion picture camera. They stand about 8 inches tall and are nice and heavy.
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Roman Store Airplane Pewter Finish Bookends
Here is a pair of matching polyresin bookends with pewter finished antique airplane figures. Each has a brown base and is about 8 inches tall.
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Book-lover bookends
BookendsStore The Lord of the Rings Bookends
These handmade bookends are made from plywood and feature a beautiful silhouette of the entire fellowship from J.R.R. Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. The set is available in seven colors.
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WoodenStork Alice Literary Bookends
This pair of bookends is handmade from birch plywood and designed in great detail to feature characters and phrases from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
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KnobCreeekMetalArts Redrum Bookends
This solid steel set features two red bookends. One says “red” and the other says “rum” and is inspired by Stephen’s King’s The Shining.
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Study Enrollment and Dosing to Resume
SAN DIEGO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (Viking) (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced that the FDA has lifted the clinical hold placed on the clinical trial of VK0214 in patients with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). As a result, the company expects to resume study enrollment in the coming weeks.
The FDA lifted the clinical hold following its review of results from an in vivo genotoxicity study that it had requested due to the study being conducted with multiple doses in patients. Viking had planned to conduct this study prior to Phase 2 but accelerated its execution based on FDA's request. The study was completed and the results submitted to the Agency in the second quarter. The results showed no evidence of genotoxicity following exposure to VK0214. The company does not believe that the long-term development timeline for VK0214 has been significantly impacted by the temporary clinical hold.
"We look forward to resuming study activities and working to complete patient enrollment as quickly as possible," said Brian Lian, Ph.D., chief executive officer of Viking Therapeutics. "We are confident in the overall safety and potential efficacy profile of VK0214 to date, and are eager to continue its advancement as a potential disease modifying treatment for patients with X-ALD."
The Phase 1b study of VK0214 is designed to enroll patients with the adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) form of X-ALD. AMN is the most common form of X-ALD, affecting approximately 50% of patients. The trial is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in adult male patients with AMN. The primary objectives of the study are to evaluate the safety and tolerability of VK0214 administered once-daily over a 28-day dosing period. The study also includes an exploratory assessment of the impact of VK0214 on plasma levels of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs), as well as an evaluation of the pharmacokinetics of VK0214 in these patients.
VK0214 is a novel, orally available small molecule thyroid hormone beta receptor (TRβ) agonist that has been granted orphan drug designation by the FDA for the treatment of X-ALD. Results from a successful Phase 1 single ascending dose (SAD) and multiple ascending dose (MAD) study in healthy subjects showed that VK0214 demonstrated encouraging safety and tolerability, as well as predictable pharmacokinetics. In addition, subjects who received VK0214 experienced reductions in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), triglycerides, and apolipoprotein B following 14 days of treatment.
X-ALD is a rare and often fatal metabolic disorder characterized by a breakdown in the protective barriers surrounding brain and nerve cells; a process known as demyelination. The disease, for which there is no approved treatment, is caused by mutations in the gene for a peroxisomal transporter of VLCFAs, known as ABCD1. These mutations lead to dysfunction of the adrenoleukodystrophy protein (ALDP), an important peroxisomal transporter, which prevents patients from efficiently metabolizing VLCFAs. The resulting accumulation of VLCFAs, which is believed to contribute to the onset and progression of the disease, can trigger demyelination of nerve cells, resulting in cognitive impairment, motor skill deterioration, and even death. X-ALD is estimated to occur in approximately 1 in 17,000 births.
The thyroid beta receptor is known to regulate expression of a related gene called ABCD2, which encodes a compensatory transporter called the adrenoleukodystrophy related protein (ADLRP). Research in various preclinical disease models has shown that increasing ABCD2 expression can result in normalization of VLCFA levels.
Viking Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel first-in-class or best-in-class therapies for the treatment of metabolic and endocrine disorders. Viking's research and development activities leverage its expertise in metabolism to develop innovative therapeutics designed to improve patients' lives. The company's clinical programs include VK2809, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the treatment of lipid and metabolic disorders, which is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2b study for the treatment of biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrosis. In a Phase 2a trial for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and elevated LDL-C, patients who received VK2809 demonstrated statistically significant reductions in LDL-C and liver fat content compared with patients who received placebo. The company is also developing VK2735, a novel dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors for the potential treatment of various metabolic disorders. VK2735 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial. The company's third clinical compound is VK0214, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the potential treatment of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). VK0214 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1b clinical trial in patients with the adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) form of X-ALD. The company holds exclusive worldwide rights to a portfolio of five therapeutic programs, including VK2809 and VK0214, which are based on small molecules licensed from Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated.
For more information about Viking Therapeutics, please visit www.vikingtherapeutics.com. Follow Viking on Twitter @Viking_VKTX.
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Viking Therapeutics, Inc., under the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about Viking's expectations regarding its clinical and preclinical development programs. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks associated with the success, cost and timing of Viking's product candidate development activities and clinical trials, including those for VK2809, VK2735, VK0214, and the company's other incretin receptor agonists; risks that prior clinical and preclinical results may not be replicated; risks regarding regulatory requirements; and other risks that are described in Viking's most recent periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Viking's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, including the risk factors set forth in those filings. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Viking disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements except as required by law.
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