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SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgevana, the leader in accelerating the foundation for the next-generation of the internet has announced it is working with the Solana Foundation for Tour de Sun 22 in an effort to expand decentralization.
Tour de Sun 2022 was built to encourage the geographic and hardware diversification of the Solana networks. Edgevana's next-generation decentralized bare metal and automation offers a performance-based incentive option for a limited number of validators who participate in the Foundation's Delegation Program.
Dan Albert, Executive Director of Solana Foundation said "Launching Tour de Sun 2022 with support from Edgevana just made sense. Edgevana has a seamless validator onboarding experience in addition to locations and networks that will truly promote decentralization in the Solana network. Not to mention for the first time ever, validators can pay for hosting with Solana Pay!"
"Over the past few months, Edgevana has been working with protocols to promote decentralization through unique programs such as Tour de Sun. Edgevana is proud to work with Solana Foundation to enable their validator community to participate by reducing barriers to entry and complexity while building a stronger web 3.0 ecosystem and network" Subhan Jahromi Co-Founder & COO of Edgevana. "Validators who onboard with Edgevana can participate within minutes". Jahromi continued.
Edgevana the leader in accelerating the foundation for the next generation of internet partners directly with protocols to simplify, accelerate, and fully decentralize their networks. Edgevana provides a breadth of services that removes barriers to entry for participation regardless of technical know-how while allowing protocols to gain access to an entirely new market of participants.
The Solana Foundation is a non-profit foundation based in Zug, Switzerland, dedicated to the decentralization, adoption and security of the Solana ecosystem. For more information, please visit https://solana.org/
In an effort to encourage the geographic and hardware diversification of the Solana networks, Solana Foundation offers a performance-based incentive option for a limited number of validators who participate in the Foundation's Delegation Program.
Through the Tour de Sun 22 incentives and the Server Program, the Solana Foundation is helping more validators and RPC operators access infrastructure suited to the requirements of the Solana network.
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LONDON (AP) — People in Britain are voting Thursday in local elections that will decide the makeup of local authorities across the country — and possibly the fate of embattled Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Polling stations opened at 7 a.m. in contests for thousands of local council seats in England, Scotland and Wales. Voting ends at 10 p.m. (2100GMT), with most of the counting taking place Friday. Opinion polls suggest the governing Conservatives will lose hundreds of seats in elections that are considered a barometer of public opinion.
In Northern Ireland, voters are electing a new 90-seat Assembly, with polls suggesting the Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein could win the largest number of seats, and the post of first minister, in what would be a historic first.
The local-authority elections will decide who collects garbage, fixes potholes and handles other essential services across the country. Conservative Party Chairman Oliver Dowden said the elections “are about one thing: who do you want running your council?”
But many voters also have other things on their mind. Across the U.K., the elections are dominated by increasing prices for food and fuel, which have sent household bills soaring.
Opposition parties are demanding the government do more to ease the cost-of-living crunch — driven by the war in Ukraine, COVID-19 pandemic disruption and economic aftershocks from Britain’s exit from the European Union. Both left-of-center Labour and the centrist Liberal Democrats advocate a windfall tax on energy companies, which have reported record profits amid rocketing oil and gas prices.
Johnson’s Conservative government argues taxing big firms like Shell and BP would deter much-needed investment in renewable energy that’s key to meeting Britain’s climate commitments.
The election also comes after months of turmoil for Johnson, in which he becamethe first prime minister to be sanctioned for breaking the law in office.He was fined 50 pounds ($62) by police for attending his own surprise birthday party in June 2020 when lockdown rules barred social gatherings.
Johnson has apologized, but denies knowingly breaking the rules. He faces the possibility of more fines over other parties — police are investigating a dozen gatherings — and a parliamentary investigation into whether he misled lawmakers about his behavior.
The prime minister also faces discontent within his own party. A bad result for the governing party on Thursday could lead Conservatives to try to replace Johnson with a less tarnished leader.
Labour leader Keir Starmer said the government was consumed by “a constant drip-drip of sleaze and scandal.”
“Their failure to get on with their jobs would be shameful at any time,” Starmer wrote in the Daily Mirror newspaper. “But during a once in a lifetime cost-of-living crisis, it’s a disgrace.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/uk-votes-in-local-polls-dominated-by-cost-of-living-crisis/ | 2022-05-05T22:53:37Z |
DALLAS, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anurag Jain, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Access Healthcare, has been named one of the Top 50 Healthcare Technology CEOs in 2022. Anurag joins the illustrious list of highly accomplished CEOs from leading healthcare technology and services businesses, published each year by The Healthcare Technology Report.
Under Anurag's leadership, Access Healthcare has emerged as the partner of choice for revenue cycle business process and technology services. Access Healthcare is committed to solving some of the most critical revenue cycle management challenges health systems, hospitals, physician practices, DME suppliers, and aggregators face. The company applies its award-winning robotic process automation platform echo, its integrated business process management suite "arc.in" and a global team of revenue cycle experts to help clients save millions of dollars in costs and achieve transformational process outcomes.
"It is an honor to be recognized among an exceptional team of healthcare technology CEOs. I am thankful to The Healthcare Technology Report for choosing me for the recognition", says Anurag Jain. "My gratitude goes to all our team members worldwide for their relentless pursuit of our vision and innovating continuously to achieve massive productivity and efficiency gains. In the last eleven years since we started, we have emerged as the go-to company for revenue cycle services".
Anurag's ability to harness and leverage technology paired with a global mindset has enabled him to launch multiple companies successfully. As Chairman and CEO of Access Healthcare, he has built a robust healthcare services platform utilizing A.I. and RPA to transform the revenue cycle management industry. This company has scaled from 100 people in 2012 to over 22,000 global employees today.
ABOUT THE HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY REPORT'S TOP 50 HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY CEOS OF 2022
This year's list comprises a wide array of some of the most accomplished executives in the healthcare technology industry. They have led their firms in advancing and revolutionizing healthcare solutions, spearheading innovations in patient experience and software platforms, medical devices, therapeutics, and other areas. This year's awardees have also impacted the broader global community through their efforts beyond their organizations. Many are professors, board members of associations and other companies advancing the health-tech field, or generous philanthropists. And in addition to overseeing their companies' operations, nearly half either founded or co-founded the company they lead. They come from various backgrounds and have wide-ranging professional histories, but they share at least one thing in common: they have all led their company to new heights through their dedication, ingenuity, and commitment to their employees and their customers.
Please read the full article here: https://thehealthcaretechnologyreport.com/the-top-50-healthcare-technology-ceos-of-2022/
ABOUT ACCESS HEALTHCARE
Access Healthcare provides business process outsourcing, applications services, and robotic process automation tools to hospitals, health systems, providers, payers, and related service providers. The company operates from 19 global delivery centers in the US, India, and the Philippines. Their 20,000+ staff is committed to bringing revenue cycle excellence to clients by leveraging technology, emerging best practices, and global delivery. Based in Dallas, TX, the company supports over 400,000 healthcare providers through 85+ clients, serving 80+ specialties, processing over $70 billion of A/R annually, and ascribing medical codes to over 30 million charts annually.
With over 3,500 virtual bots in operation, Access Healthcare's proprietary robotic process automation platform helps its clients improve efficiency. Access Healthcare is HITRUST, PCI DSS, SOC, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 certified, providing the needed security, availability, and confidentiality of sensitive health information. Their people program, integrated processes, and proven track record of service delivery have earned Access Healthcare the "Leader" and "Star Performer" award by Everest Group's Healthcare Provider BPO Peak Matrix 2021. For more information, visit www.accesshealthcare.com.
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New hire is a clear indicator that the company is true to its mission first approach by not only empowering, but committing to the growth of tomorrow's industry leaders.
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Americana Home Loans announced a new social campaign and initiative titled #MujerConPoder this week in celebration of its two year anniversary at its home headquarters in Las Vegas, NV. The campaign is a declaration of its mission: to develop the best lending professionals in the mortgage industry in order to better serve our communities.
The Vegas-based lender pledges to not lose sight of their purpose and points to the hiring of Dalia Lemus as a clear indicator of the type of professional that will lead the next generation of mortgage leaders at Americana.
"Bringing Dalia on-board was not a difficult decision, but we also wanted to make sure we had a plan in place to develop a path for her, and seek a more significant role outside of simply just sales. We wanted her to have a seat at the table early and become a voice for other like minded individuals, but more importantly Latinas. Here, professionals can build a powerful voice in the lending industry and their communities." said Americana Home Loans President, Hector Amendola
The initiative comes at an important crossroads in the lending industry, especially for Latina leaders who have not always been exposed to the best opportunities that set up a path towards front line leadership. According to Zippia, 44.7% of all loan officers are women, while 55.3% are men. Women are inching closer to leveling the mortgage sales field, but there's still room for improvement in placing women as front line leaders within the industry.
"I feel like I'm starving. Tengo Hambre as we say in spanish. Everything I have seen and experienced with Americana is building on that appetite. The support is genuine and the attitude towards becoming greaAmericana Home Loans taps Dalia Lemus to empower internal leadership opportunities with a campaign titled, "Mujer con pot is habitual. The sky's the limit and I plan to make the most of this opportunity." said Southern California Branch Manager, Dalia Lemus
Ms. Lemus has a successful track record in the lending industry in her stops prior to Americana. However, it's not her sales record that makes her powerful, it's her purpose driven approach. The empowerment of professional women and young latinas such as her 18 year old daughter, Alyssa. "First and foremost, Americana is about mission. I am a single mother and my core values reflect those here. I want my impact to be felt beyond my home and office. My goal is to be a proud Latina leader for all those who have stepped before me and generations to come." - Dalia Lemus
Mujer con poder! #MujerConPoder is the type of initiative that inspires more than an industry. It's the type of initiative that inspires a movement, and that is exactly what Americana Home Loans is looking to accomplish.
Visit: https://www.americanahomeloans.com/ for full details. (launch news section of site)
About Americana Home Loans
Americana is dedicated to developing the best lending professionals in the mortgage industry to better serve our communities. In addition to offering loans in 10 states, Americana Home Loans is quickly becoming a nationally recognized lender and the choice for industry professionals across the country.
Visit: https://www.americanahomeloans.com for full details.
Contact: Hector Amendola, hamendola@americanahl.com
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LAS VEGAS and RENO, Nev., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) will release its financial results for the first quarter 2022 after the market closes on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The company will also host a conference call on May 3, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, to discuss its results and other matters related to the company.
Participants should dial (833) 665-0647, or (914) 987-7309 for international callers, and enter Conference ID 8183518 approximately 10 minutes before the call start time. The call will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of Caesars Entertainment's website at https://investor.caesars.com.
A recording of the live call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website for 90 days after the event.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino-entertainment company in the US and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, NV, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.'s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment and hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the company focuses on building value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. Know When To Stop Before You Start®. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. For more information, please visit. www.caesars.com/corporate.
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CHELMSFORD, Mass., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) today announced that Company management will participate in the 7th Annual Needham Virtual Med Tech & Diagnostics 1x1 Conference on August 16, 2022.
About Azenta Life Sciences
Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) is a leading provider of life sciences solutions worldwide, enabling impactful breakthroughs and therapies to market faster. Azenta provides a full suite of reliable cold-chain sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical research and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. As of December 1st, the company changed its name and ticker to Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) from Brooks Automation, Inc, (Nasdaq: BRKS).
Azenta is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.azenta.com.
INVESTOR CONTACT:
Sara Silverman
Head of Investor Relations
978.262.2635
IR@azenta.com
Sherry Dinsmore
Azenta Life Sciences
978.262.2400
sherry.dinsmore@azenta.com
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GREENVILLE, S.C., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DOM360, an industry-leading, full-service digital marketing agency and AI software company that generates millions of leads for automotive dealerships across the country, announced its recent success in creating a one-of-a-kind digital campaign with Qvale Automotive Group, headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL, that resulted in more than a $547,000 (968%+) increase in new revenue.
Early in 2021, Qvale developed a new service department process that was more transparent for its customers and unique in the industry. With fewer cars in operation and a shortage of inventory amidst surging demand, Qvale embraced digital tools and created a more robust customer experience. From the customer perspective, auto service has often caused uncertainties. Uncertainties about knowing what repairs are necessary and the breakdown of costs versus wait and see.
"Creating the best customer service has been the core of what we do best. Launching an exceptional and digital car-buying experience needed to extend to a more positive service and repair program. We knew we had the right idea in mind and needed our vendor partners to help make our vision real. We cannot be more pleased with the results and continuing to build on our innovative excellence," said Geno Walsh, Qvale Executive Manager of Operations.
Qvale identified and selected three vendor partners focused on what DOM360 calls vision, collaboration and customization. The first vendor provided technology for both the consumer and Qvale. This technology offers a video and summary of repair needs from the service team to the customer who gets to approve or decline. This removes uncertainty, providing full transparency and a highly robust and easy service process for both the customer and the dealership.
The second vendor selected compiled data to enable actionable insights, showing what vendors or partners are doing for you so you can properly plan your budget.
Qvale, having established a long-term relationship with DOM360, brought the DOM360 team to the table to create a brand for Qvale's new innovative service process along with a series of campaigns to drive awareness and service appointments for their dealerships. DOM360 is known for its ability to collaborate and customize with its client partners to define an innovative approach with guaranteed results.
"When we first engaged with Geno and Qvale regarding this unique opportunity, we knew the measure of success would result from building on our existing and developing new partnerships, calling upon our years of agency expertise. Within a couple of weeks, we developed custom creative and utilized the latest digital media tactics to launch Qvale's service program that resulted in a 968%+ return on investment within the first 90 days. Through the power of partnership, we combined the right vision, customized the right strategy and accelerated collaboration for this big win," said Robert Donovan, CEO of DOM360.
DOM360 developed a customized branding story through video, website, email, social media and SEO/SEM tactics, leading to substantial results that continue to grow beyond the established timeline campaign parameters.
DOM360 is a full-service agency and AI software industry leader that generates millions of leads for dealerships across the country. The agency has been focusing exclusively on the automotive sector for more than a decade and has corporate partnerships with Toyota and Lexus, as well as partnerships with over one hundred Tier 3 dealer groups across the country. Founded by Robert Donovan in 2008, DOM360 has offices in Greenville, SC, and Boca Raton, FL.
For more information visit: www.dom360.com.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Did you graduate recently? Well, this study may give you some tips on where you want to start your career!
WalletHub has released a new study determining which cities in the nation are the best places to start your career. They looked at more than 180 U.S. cities across 27 key metrics to determine which were the best.
Texas is getting some recognition in this list. The study says Austin is the 4th best city in the nation to start your career. According to officials, Austin earns high rankings in quality of life and professional opportunities available.
How did the metroplex stack up against the rest? Here’s how DFW did.
- Dallas – 43rd
- Fort Worth – 57th
- Irving – 59th
- Plano – 66th
- Arlington – 90th
- Garland – 127th
- Grand Prairie – 145th
Here were the top 10 best places to start a career:
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Orlando, FL
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Seattle, WA
- Boise, ID
- Miami, FL
- Tampa, FL
- Portland, ME
- Columbia, SC
For the full report, visit WalletHub. | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/this-texas-city-is-4th-best-place-in-u-s-to-start-a-career-study-says/ | 2022-05-16T16:08:24Z |
~ The lawsuit comes weeks before New York's highest court will hear arguments in support of an elephant's right to liberty in an already historic Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) case ~
~ In April, the zoo was named one of The 10 Worst Zoos For Elephants in North America ~
SAN FRANCISCO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) has filed a habeas corpus petition in the San Francisco Superior Court demanding the right to liberty and release to sanctuary of three elephants held in captivity at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in California.
Last month, In Defense of Animals named the Fresno Chaffee Zoo one of The 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants in North America.
The NhRP is initially requesting an Order to Show Cause under the state's common law of habeas corpus—in other words, for the San Francisco Superior Court to require the Fresno Chaffee Zoo to come before the Court to attempt to justify the continued imprisonment of elephants Nolwazi, Amahle, and Vusmusi. The NhRP has secured the world's first such orders on behalf of nonhuman animals in its New York chimpanzee and elephant cases.
Seven of the world's most renowned elephant scientists with expertise on elephant cognition, including Dr. Joyce Poole and Dr. Keith Lindsay, have submitted affidavits in support of the NhRP's habeas petition, which brings together centuries of case law including landmark common law and civil rights cases, the science of elephant cognition, the origin of legal rights, judicial rulings from outside the US that have granted rights to nonhuman animals, and ethical arguments against elephant captivity.
"This lawsuit is as much about the suffering of our clients, who need and deserve to live freely, as it is ensuring we continue to expand–as a matter of justice and rightly evolving social norms–who counts as a rights-holder," said NhRP attorney Jake Davis, who will argue the case on behalf of the NhRP.
Nolwazi is a female African elephant believed to be 27 years old. She was born in Hlane National Park in eSwatini (formerly known as Swaziland). Amahle is a female African elephant believed to be 12 years old. She is Nolwazi's daughter and was also born in Hlane National Park. Nolwazi and Amahle were among 39 elephants who roamed approximately 12,000 acres of the 54,000-acre park. In 2016, they and 15 other elephants, most of them breeding-age females, were taken from their natural habitat and imported to US zoos–a highly controversial arrangement which Charles Siebert detailed in a 2019 investigative essay for The New York Times Magazine.
Vusmusi (also known as Moose and Musi) is an 18-year-old male African elephant. He was born in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to an elephant named Ndulamitsi, who was pregnant with him when she was imported to the US from eSwatini in 2003, also despite global public outcry and with zoo and eSwatini officials making the same claims about the elephants needing to be killed otherwise.
The elephant exhibit is approximately four acres and located across from a nightclub and restaurants surrounded by major transportation arteries and railways. When the handers are off duty or it's too cold outside, the elephants are further confined in a largely concrete barn. In Defense of Animals based its assessment of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in part on the fact that three of the elephants in its custody died prematurely in a relatively short period of time. NhRP affiant Keith Lindsay sees these deaths as "indicative of a poor husbandry record" at the zoo.
The Fresno Chaffee Zoo's "imprisonment of Nolwazi, Amahle, and Vusmusi violates their common law right to bodily liberty protected by habeas corpus and is therefore unlawful because it deprives the elephants of their ability to meaningfully exercise their autonomy and extraordinary cognitive complexity, including the freedom to choose where to go, what to do, and with whom to be," the NhRP writes in its petition. "Whether Respondents are in compliance with animal welfare statutes is irrelevant to the lawfulness of the elephants' imprisonment as none of those statutes address the right to bodily liberty."
While the zoo is in Fresno, the San Francisco Superior Court is free to consider habeas corpus cases filed anywhere in the state under California law. The Court must issue an order to show cause or deny the petition within 60 days of the filing date or, of its own volition, extend the deadline for a decision.
The NhRP is the only civil rights organization in the US dedicated solely to securing rights for nonhuman animals. The Atlantic has called the NhRP's ongoing litigation to free an elephant named Happy from the Bronx Zoo to a sanctuary "the most important animal-rights case of the 21st century." On May 18th, 2022, New York's highest court will hear the NhRP's arguments in support of Happy's right to liberty.
"We're excited to be bringing the fight for nonhuman animal rights to California–a state with a powerful history of protecting the vulnerable and disenfranchised at a time when the issue of nonhuman animals' legal status is part of a broader public conversation to an extent it's never been before," Davis said. "Judges are beginning to rigorously consider nonhuman rights for the first time–in some cases, ruling boldly to recognize nonhuman animals as rights-holders. We believe it's time for the California courts to consider the Fresno Chaffee Zoo elephants' fundamental right to liberty."
- Read and download the NhRP's habeas corpus petition.
- Read and download affidavits submitted in support by Keith Lindsay; Lucy Bates and Richard W. Byrne, Bob Jacobs, Karen McComb, Cynthia Moss, and Joyce Poole. Dr. Lindsay's affidavit describes the physical and psychological suffering of the Fresno elephants caused by their lack of freedom.
- For biographies of Nolwazi, Amahle, and Vusmusi and a detailed description of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo elephant exhibit, visit the elephants' court case timeline.
- To download the above photo of Vusmusi for use in media coverage, click here (credit: The NhRP, December 2021).
CASE NO: CPF-22-517751
About the Nonhuman Rights Project
The Nonhuman Rights Project is the only civil rights organization in the United States working through litigation, legislation, and education to secure fundamental rights for nonhuman animals.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for WINT, HSDT, SNDL, XPEV, and INDO.
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Police in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, arrested a juvenile suspect in connection with the death of 10-year-old Illiana "Lily" Peters, Police Chief Matthew Kelm said Tuesday night.
"The suspect was not a stranger, the suspect was known to the victim," Kelm told reporters. "We do not believe there is any danger to the community at this time."
The chief neither released the name of the suspect nor how the suspect and Lily knew each other. He said the juvenile is in custody. Kelm did not say whether criminal charges had been filed.
The arrest comes one day after Lily's body was found in the woods, prompting police to launch a homicide investigation.
Lily's father called the police Sunday night when she did not come home from visiting her aunt's house, the Chippewa Falls Police Department said in a news release Monday. Later that night, officers found a bicycle in a wooded area by a walking trail that is close to her aunt's house and near the Leinenkugel's Brewery Parking lot, said police.
Around 9 a.m. Monday, her body was found in the woods near the walking trail, said police. The Chippewa County Coroner's Office confirmed the remains were Lily's.
Officers believe Lily was last seen by family members the night of her disappearance, said the news release. She was supposed to be headed home from her aunt's house when she disappeared, said police.
Overnight, authorities searched for Lily by going door to door and using K9 teams. They used a drone to search the wooded area where her bike was found.
At a news conference Monday, Kelm did not elaborate on how the girl was killed or what evidence was found at the scene. Kelm said Tuesday authorities received more than 200 tips.
"These tips were critical to solving this case," he said.
A search warrant was executed at a home where evidence was collected and additional interviews were conducted, Kelm said Tuesday.
"There is still much work to be done," he said. "Our thoughts continue to be with the family during this terrible time."
Marty Maloney, spokesperson for Leinenkugel's, told CNN in a statement Lily's death was "an unspeakable, heartbreaking tragedy, and we want to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim. We are working with the authorities, and providing the help and support we can."
In a message to parents on Monday afternoon, the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District said its buildings are on "high alert," but that law enforcement didn't indicate the need for a lockdown.
Police on Tuesday announced an increased presence around Chippewa Falls schools. "We will be increasing our patrol especially during drop-off and pick-up times," the department said in a statement.
The district is recommending that students who walk to school be picked up and dropped off by trusted family members or friends "until further notice," and parents are asked to be "more vigilant and alert during this time."
In a message sent to school staff, administrators asked that teachers "respect the family by not spreading rumors." Teachers are encouraged to make sure older students are sensitive toward younger students who may not know what happened.
Michael Houle, a senior pastor at Valley Vineyard Church in Chippewa Falls, where Lily's relatives are members, has opened the church's doors to the community as a safe space to grieve, he told CNN.
"Our mission is to reach out to our community in a positive way and to be a light in Chippewa Falls during this difficult time," he said. "We live in very generous town. Our community is coming together to meet the needs of family, community members, schools, and first responders. This is just the start and will be an ongoing process over the next weeks."
Multiple agencies are assisting in the investigation, including the Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation and the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories, Kelm said. Lily's family is working with victim advocates, said Kelm, and the school district, where she attended fourth grade, said in a Facebook post it is "working closely with the police."
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Your complete guide to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2022
Nordstrom is not your typical store. It doesn’t cater to a clientele that lists low price as the top priority. Instead, the luxury department store chain focuses on quality.
Loyal Nordstrom customers look forward to the company’s biggest shopping event of the year: the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. During this celebration, a wide selection of the best brands for women, men, children, beauty and the home go on sale for over two weeks.
It is such a large event that having a guide, so you know the best shopping strategies, can be extremely helpful. Here’s everything you need to know about the event, as well as suggest a few items to put on your wish list.
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
What is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is the company’s biggest fashion event of the year. During an extended period, customers can experience deep discounts on brand-new arrivals as well as other wardrobe favorites.
What items will be included in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale covers a sampling of everything in the store. You can purchase shoes, jeans, jackets and essentials, such as underwear, for both women and men. Children’s clothing will also be on sale.
Personal care and beauty products, such as moisturizers, fragrances, makeup and more, will be discounted. And, the savings won’t stop with you or your family members. You can get a wide range of discounted products for your home during this event as well. Nordstrom will offer deals on home decor, bedding, bath essentials, electronics, kitchen essentials and more.
Are popular brand name items included in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
Yes. In fact, this event is known for its inclusion of top brands. According to Nordstrom, this year’s sale will include customer favorites from “Nike, UGG, Zella, La Mer, Olaplex, Voluspa, Estee Lauder, Free People, SPANX, Natori, Steve Madden, Kiehl’s Since 1851, Charlotte Tilbury, Barefoot Dreams, Jo Malone London, AllSaints, Vince and many more.”
When is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
This year, the Nordstrom Anniversary sale will begin at 12:01 a.m. on July 15 for customers on the East Coast. If you live on the West Coast, the sale will begin at 9:01 p.m. on July 14.
Who can take part in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
Anyone can shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. There are no restrictions. You can purchase items online or stop in to shop in a brick-and-mortar store. However, if you are a Nordstrom cardmember, part of The Nordy Club, and you have reached a certain level of status, you will have early access to the sales. The three status levels are Influencer, Ambassador and Icon.
Influencer: Cardmembers who have achieved Influencer status will be able to access deals on July 9. To be eligible for Influencer status, a customer must purchase an annual minimum of $2,000 at Nordstrom locations.
Ambassador: Cardmembers who have achieved Ambassador status will be able to access deals on July 7. To be eligible for Ambassador status, a customer must purchase an annual minimum of $5,000 at Nordstrom locations.
Icon: Cardmembers who have achieved Icon status will be able to access deals on July 6. To be eligible for Icon status, a customer must purchase an annual minimum of $15,000 at Nordstrom locations using a Nordstrom credit card.
When does the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale end?
The Nordstrom Anniversary sale will end at 2:59 a.m. on Aug. 1 for customers on the east coast. If you live on the west coast, the sale will end at 11:59 p.m. on July 31.
How can I shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
Because this is Nordstrom’s most popular event, the stores are extremely busy. The company recommends staying at home and shopping online to have the best experience. By shopping online, you are ensured the best selection and you can connect with a Nordstrom stylist, if needed, to help you make the best purchase.
Additionally, the company offers free shipping and returns, curbside pickup and returns, expedited shipping, and in selected locations, same-day shipping.
Does Nordstrom Rack participate in Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale?
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is only for Nordstrom and does not include Nordstrom Rack, the company’s clearance section for clothing that doesn’t sell during the season. However, you can return Anniversary Sale items to Nordstrom Rack stores.
How to make the most of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Get the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale catalog
The first thing you need to do to prepare for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is to peruse the digital catalog. It is currently available online and offers a sneak peek at the event as well as information on trends, style tips, inspiration for outfits and more.
Join The Nordy Club
The Nordy Club is a club for loyal Nordstrom customers. When you join, you get access to a variety of benefits that include bonus point rewards which translate to savings. You also get exclusive benefits that include free basic alterations, first access to sale items, in-home stylists and more. To get started, just create a Nordstrom account.
Download the Nordstrom app
When you download and install the Nordstrom app, you have immediate access to a wide range of convenient shopping tools. You can track your rewards, personalize your shopping experience, track your purchase history, get notified when an item goes on sale, get notified when an item comes back in stock and more. With the Nordstrom app, as long as you have your mobile device on hand, you can shop.
Sign up for email updates
When you sign up for Nordstrom email updates, you will be among the first to learn about new fashion and beauty products as well as any upcoming sales and events.
Create a wish list
Arguably, the most important thing you need to do to get the most out of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is to create a wish list and fill it with everything you want or need. This way, you are prepared for the event so you don’t miss out on a single deal. And, if you also have the app, you will be notified when the best time to make a purchase is.
Items to add to your Nordstrom wish list now
Trish McEvoy The Power of Brushes Set
This travel-sized set has eight synthetic-bristle brushes, each designed for a specific purpose, and a case. It retails for $353, but during Nordstrom’s event, you can get it for just $158. Sold by Nordstrom
Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle
If you are a fan of pour-over coffee, this high-quality option has a to-the-degree temperature control with a range of 135 to 212 degrees. During the anniversary sale, you can get it for $140.99. The after-sale price is $189. Sold by Nordstrom
Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Marble Pattern Throw Blanket
After Nordstrom’s event, this chic 45- by 60-inch throw blanket made of 100% polyester will be $168. During the event, you can get it for just $112.90. Sold by Nordstrom
Madewell The Oversized Shopper Bag
This oversized shopper bag is roomy enough to fit all your daily carry-alongs. It is made of rich, comfortable leather and will be on sale for $111.99. After the event, it will cost $168. Sold by Nordstrom
Naked Wardrobe All Snatched Up Sleeveless Body-Con Dress
Everyone needs a simple yet elegant dress as a wardrobe staple. This sleeveless option is made of lightweight compression fabric to reveal your curves. After Nordstrom’s sale, it will be $68. During the event, you can get it for $49.90. Sold by Nordstrom
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip Kit
This is a limited edition set of lip colors featuring Charlotte’s bestsellers. The range of shades has something for nearly any occasion. These six offerings have a $92 retail value, but you can get them during the sale for just $52. Sold by Nordstrom
Topshop Mixed Stitch Longline Cardigan
With its open front, long sleeves and texturally varying stitchwork, this cardigan will make a striking, unforgettable impression. During the sale, you can get it for $49.99. After July, this option will cost $68. Sold by Nordstrom
Zella Torrey Performance Shorts
These true-to-size shorts are meant for active men. They look great and move even better with lightweight stretch fabric that won’t restrict your activities. After the sale, they will cost $59. During the event, these shorts are just $39.90. Sold by Nordstrom
Mini Melissa x Disney Princess Mary Jane
Your little one will love these shoes. They are bubblegum-scented Mary Janes. They feature a layered bow with a glittery crown and cost just $34.99 during Nordstrom’s sale. After the event, the price will go up to $69. Sold by Nordstrom
Mini Boden Kids’ Sports Applique T-shirt
Comfort and style, this fun T-shirt has it all. The sporty design and breathable cotton fabric will make it a favorite for your little one. In August, the price will be $32. But during this event, you can get the shirt for just $23.99. Sold by Nordstrom
Mini Boden Kids’ Fun Rainbow Stripe Cotton Leggings
These fun, multicolored, cotton leggings are just what your little one needs to stay comfortable all day long. You can purchase them during the event for $17.99. The price will rise to $24 after the sale. Sold by Nordstrom
You can purchase this stylish PacSun cotton T-shirt with the signature logo for just $17.99 during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. If you wait until after the event, it will cost you $25. Sold by Nordstrom
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Woman tries to return pick to Garth Brooks during concert, gets guitar instead
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WABI/Gray News) – A woman had the night of her life at the Garth Brooks concert Saturday in Massachusetts.
Jessica Cloukey walked away from Gillette Stadium with more than just memories.
“This sign says, ‘Bangor Maine 1992. I’ve saved your guitar pick for 30 years. Do you want it back?’” said Brooks, reading from a sign in the crowd.
Out of about 70,000 fans in Foxborough Saturday night, it was Cloukey who managed to catch the eye of the country music superstar, WABI reports.
“I saw him back in ‘92. I was 8 years old. He was just starting out. I happened to be on my uncle’s shoulders when he was singing a song and he handed his guitar pick down to me,” Cloukey said.
Instead of accepting Cloukey’s offer to return the pick, Brooks gave her another one, along with his guitar clip.
“Oh, and maybe one more thing,” Brooks told her.
“When he turned and he said, ‘You need one more thing’ – I never in my wildest dreams expected it,” Cloukey said.
The country singer gave her his guitar.
Security took the guitar backstage for the rest of the show for safekeeping, and when it came time to retrieve it – Cloukey and Brooks crossed paths again.
“I don’t know who pulled strings or what happened, but we were able to be out back when he came offstage. It’s etched in my mind. I’ll always remember it. He bent down and put his hands on his knees and he looked at me and said, ‘Sweetheart!’ And I just melted. So, he came over and he signed the guitar. He talked about Bangor. He remembered Bangor! He gave me a big hug and apologized that he was wet. I said, ‘I’m good with that!’” Cloukey recalled.
Brooks is not the only new friend Cloukey has made through this experience.
She said her phone died four times on the drive home from all the messages she got from both people she knew and some she didn’t.
She’s not sure what she’ll do with the guitar yet – just that she’ll keep it in a secure location as a permanent reminder of one of the best moments of her life.
“If you gave me the opportunity to meet anybody in the world, that’s who I would pick. It brings tears to my eyes just knowing that my dream happened,” Cloukey said.
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One of four Muslim men slain in potentially linked Albuquerque killings had attended a funeral for two of the other victims on Friday and expressed fear about the shootings, a mosque spokesman told CNN.
He was gunned down later that night.
Naeem Hussain, 25, was found dead by Albuquerque police officers who responded to reports of a shooting just before midnight Friday. He became the third Muslim man killed in the city within the span of two weeks, and the fourth since November 2021.
While no description of his killer was available, Albuquerque police said Hussain's death "may be connected" to the three previous killings of Muslim men from South Asia.
Those three men -- Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, Aftab Hussein, 41, and Mohammad Ahmadi, 62 -- were all "ambushed with no warning, fired on and killed," Hartsock previously said.
While the investigation is still ongoing and police have not definitively said all the attacks are connected, they have announced they are seeking "a vehicle of interest," which may be connected to the four killings.
Naeem Hussain migrated as a refugee from Pakistan in 2016 -- fleeing persecution as a Shia Muslim -- and had just become a US citizen last month, according to his brother-in-law, Ehsan Shahalami.
"He was the most generous, kind, giving, patient, and down-to-earth person that I could ever meet," said Shahalami. "He was very hardworking. He shared whatever he made with his family back home."
The young man, who opened his own trucking business this year, had plans to bring his wife over from Pakistan and buy some property in Virginia, Shahalami said.
"He had a lot of dreams, and he accomplished some of them," Shahalami said. "His others were cut short by this heinous act."
The day he was killed, Hussain attended a funeral for two other Muslim men who were recently killed in the city, according to Tahir Gauba, director of public affairs with the Islamic Center of New Mexico.
Hussain went to a lunch at the mosque after the funerals and approached Gauba to ask if he had more information on the shootings, Gauba told CNN.
"He stopped by to say 'hey, what's going on?' He was worried. I told him to be careful," Gauba said.
"We thought after burial of these two young men (on Friday), we would have closure and move on and let law enforcement investigate," Gauba said. "Waking up Saturday morning to his death, the whole community just feels helpless. There's a lot of fear."
"It's driving everybody crazy," Gauba added.
The killings have put the city's Muslim community on edge as police investigate potential links between the attacks, all of which involved Muslim men of South Asian descent.
The other Muslim men killed -- Muhammed Afzaal Hussain and Aftab Hussein -- were members of the same mosque, were both from Pakistan and were murdered in southeast Albuquerque just days apart, according to police.
After their killings, police began investigating whether the Nov. 7, 2021 slaying of Mohammad Ahmadi, a Muslim man from Afghanistan, was connected.
As the investigation continues, the Islamic Center, where about 700 to 800 Muslims gather on Fridays, has been warning residents to be cautious.
"We urge everyone to take precautions and be aware of your surroundings including making sure that you are not being followed home and avoid walking alone at night," the Islamic Center of New Mexico posted on Facebook. "This is especially true for our members living in the southeast part of the city where these killings have taken place."
After Hussain's killing Friday, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she will send additional state police to Albuquerque.
The city is also increasing police presence at mosques, Muslim-affiliated schools and the University of New Mexico, officials announced.
"We have heard from the community that the fear is so strong, there is a concern about even things like groceries and getting meals for certain folks in certain areas of town," Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said in a weekend briefing, adding the city is helping with providing meals for those affected by the killings.
Gauba said Albuquerque has always felt like a welcoming community for Muslims, even after 9/11. "This is the first time we are feeling this kind of atmosphere," he said. "We are in fear."
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BiomEdit intends to discover and develop animal health products that leverage microbiome science to improve animal health, animal protein production, and livestock disease monitoring
GREENFIELD, Ind. and BOSTON, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN), a leading global animal health company, and Ginkgo Bioworks, the leading horizontal platform for cell programming, today announced the launch of BiomEdit, a microbiome innovation company that is expected to discover, develop and introduce novel probiotics, bioactive molecules, engineered microbial medicines and microbial monitoring services for animal health.
Microbiome science is a rapidly growing field creating breakthroughs in animal health based on the microbial communities in animals and the surrounding environment. BiomEdit intends to discover, develop and introduce differentiated products that address some of the greatest needs for innovation in animal health, including medicated feed ingredients, nutritional health and therapeutics for livestock and pet species, as well as biosecurity technology for animal disease monitoring.
In October 2021, Elanco announced its intention to carve out its microbiome platform and pipeline under the leadership of Aaron Schacht, BiomEdit CEO and former Elanco executive vice president of Innovation, Regulatory and Business Development, to concentrate and focus more resources on its high value late-stage Pet Health pipeline. BiomEdit is the result of this separation, and was developed with Ferment Co., the company creation studio that helps ideate and launch new companies across a variety of end-markets that use cell programming to support human and environmental health and well-being.
Elanco will contribute intellectual property and a pipeline of ongoing programs to BiomEdit, which will be staffed with members of the former Elanco microbiome R&D team. The team brings the expertise and experience needed to build on the foundation of microbiome work started at Elanco. By leveraging foundational programs from Elanco, intellectual property from both Elanco and Ginkgo, and an experienced team, BiomEdit should be well positioned as a stand-alone company to develop and launch innovative products to address unmet needs in animal health.
"Livestock producers and veterinarians are calling for new products that address antibiotic resistance and improve livestock sustainability," said Mr. Schacht. "Coupling the platform, pipeline and deep expertise of the former Elanco microbiome team with Ginkgo's unique screening and strain engineering capabilities will accelerate and amplify our ability to advance novel animal microbiome inspired products for animal health."
"Elanco is excited to continue its participation in the microbiome by partnering with Ginkgo, Viking Global Investors and Anterra Capital to create the next-generation animal health innovation player," said Jeff Simmons, president and CEO of Elanco Animal Health. "We wish Aaron and his team the best as they build out this novel innovation platform to address unmet needs in animal health, such as alternatives to antibiotics."
Ginkgo has significant expertise in the discovery, design and monitoring of microbes at scale for a wide array of functions. BiomEdit plans to leverage Ginkgo's state-of-the-art cell programming platform to improve the design and development of probiotics, bioactives, engineered microbial medicines, and microbial monitoring services. BiomEdit joins other Ginkgo Bioworks platform ventures such as Joyn Bio, Motif FoodWorks, Allonnia, Arcaea, Verb Biotics and Ayana Bio.
"We are always on the lookout for opportunities to accelerate our partners' abilities to address massive challenges, such as antibiotic resistance in livestock," said Jason Kelly, CEO of Ginkgo. "Together, we see Ginkgo and BiomEdit addressing significant opportunities in the animal health industry with new breakthroughs based on microbiome science. We deeply depend on the health of animals in our ecosystem and supply chains; the potential applications for our cell programming platform in this area are far reaching."
In addition to the assets and intellectual property contributed by Elanco and Ginkgo, BiomEdit is launching with a targeted Series A funding raise of $40 million, with participation by Viking Global Investors and Anterra Capital. In exchange for their respective asset and intellectual property contributions, Elanco and Ginkgo are expected to retain approximately 40% combined proportional ownership of BiomEdit, on a fully-diluted basis, upon the completion of the Series A financing. Elanco's ownership will be in non-voting shares.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted on behalf of Elanco as sole placement agent on the financing.
About BiomEdit
BiomEdit is a microbiome innovation company that discovers, designs and develops novel probiotics, microbiome derived bioactives and engineered microbial medicines to address unmet needs in animal health. We partner with Ginkgo Bioworks to amplify and accelerate product discovery and development with a goal of introducing breakthrough innovation for livestock producers and veterinarians.
About Elanco
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ Sustainability/ESG Pledges –all to advance the health of animals, people, and the planet. Learn more at elanco.com.
About Ginkgo Bioworks
Ginkgo is building a platform to enable customers to program cells as easily as we can program computers. The company's platform is enabling biotechnology applications across diverse markets, from food and agriculture to industrial chemicals to pharmaceuticals. Ginkgo has also actively supported a number of COVID-19 response efforts, including K-12 pooled testing, vaccine manufacturing optimization and therapeutics discovery. For more information, visit www.ginkgobioworks.com.
About FermentCo
The Ferment Co is a company creation studio for the next wave of synthetic biology product companies. The Ferment Co is powered by Ginkgo Bioworks, the world's most advanced platform for cell programming. Learn more at www.Ferment.co.
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This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the potential success of the partnership and Ginkgo's cell programming platform. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "can," "project," "potential," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (i) the effect of Ginkgo's business combination with Soaring Eagle Acquisition Corp. ("Soaring Eagle") on Ginkgo's business relationships, performance, and business generally, (ii) risks that the business combination disrupts current plans of Ginkgo and potential difficulties in Ginkgo's employee retention, (iii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Ginkgo related to its business combination with Soaring Eagle, (iv) volatility in the price of Ginkgo's securities now that it is a public company due to a variety of factors, including changes in the competitive and highly regulated industries in which Ginkgo operates and plans to operate, variations in performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting Ginkgo's business and changes in the combined capital structure, (v) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations after the completion of the business combination, and identify and realize additional opportunities, (vi) the risk of downturns in demand for products using synthetic biology, (vii) the unpredictability of the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and the demand for COVID-19 testing and the commercial viability of our COVID-19 testing business, and (viii) changes to the biosecurity industry, including due to advancements in technology, emerging competition and evolution in industry demands, standards and regulations. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of Ginkgo's annual report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 29, 2022 and other documents filed by Ginkgo from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Ginkgo assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Ginkgo does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.
Forward-Looking Statements of Elanco
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act). Forward-looking statements are based on Elanco's current expectations and assumptions regarding its business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, Elanco's actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include regional, national, or global political, economic, business, competitive, market, and regulatory conditions, including but not limited to the impact of disruptive innovations and advances in veterinary medical practices, animal health technologies and alternatives to animal-derived protein; whether the operational and strategic benefits of the transaction described herein can be achieved; and whether the uncertainty of announcing the separation initiative will have adverse impacts on the employees, customers and suppliers related to Elanco's microbiome platform or its business generally. For additional information about the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements, please see Elanco's latest Form 10-K and subsequent Form 10-Qs filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although Elanco has attempted to identify important risk factors, there may be other risk factors not presently known to Elanco or that it presently believes are not material that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. If any of these risks materialize, or if any of the above assumptions underlying forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results and developments may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Elanco cautions you against relying on any forward-looking statements, which should also be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included elsewhere in this press release. Any forward-looking statement made by Elanco in this press release speaks only as of the date thereof. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all of them. Elanco undertakes no obligation to publicly update or to revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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1-year-old dies after accidentally shooting himself in the head, police say
ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) – A toddler has died after shooting himself in north St. Louis City on Wednesday.
Officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said evidence showed the 1-year-old boy shot himself in the head inside a home.
Police initially said the boy was 2 years old but later clarified he was 1 year old.
The boy was barely conscious and barely breathing when paramedics rushed him to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.
“This is just a terrible tragedy that should have never happened. Guns are inherently dangerous,” Lt. Col. Michael Sack with the police department said. “There are a number of them in our community. All of us who own firearms or who have firearms must be responsible with their care and their use.”
The child abuse unit and crisis response teams were seen outside the house Wednesday afternoon.
No other information was released.
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New Look Will Transform More Than 2,600 Guest Rooms
Todd-Avery Lenahan Leads The Resort's Largest And Most Extensive Design Evolution
LAS VEGAS, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wynn Las Vegas (Nasdaq: WYNN), the largest Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort in the world, unveils details of a new room concept that will transform its luxury guest accommodations across Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Tower Suites. Currently under construction and scheduled to be completed by June 2022, the project is the largest and most extensive design evolution ever made to the tower's 2,674 guest rooms, suites, elevator lobbies, and resort tower corridors.
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At its heart, the new guest room design intends to give travelers a sense of escapism that feels instantly comfortable and familiar. Rooted in a polychromatic palette of soft hues, layers of pattern and texture abound. Each room is highlighted by wood accent walls, a range of functional and atmospheric illumination, luxurious textiles and linens, and accents of natural stone, decorative metal, and original artwork.
New furniture, fixtures, lighting, and artwork – all exclusive to Wynn Las Vegas – were either custom designed by Lenahan or commissioned from a diverse collective of global master artisans. Focal points include a dramatic four poster canopy bed exclusive to the Wynn Tower Suites, a collection of commissioned artworks consisting of refined, modern pieces, as well as a lighting design created to enhance the ambient experience both day and night.
"As guests' needs and tastes evolve, we are constantly advancing details that not only meet but exceed their discerning tastes," said Todd-Avery Lenahan, President and Chief Creative Officer of Wynn Design and Development. "Our redesigned rooms are equal parts warm and dramatic, intimate and sophisticated. The guest rooms are meant to be your personal space while we are hosting you and are designed to be a respite, an exhale at the end of your day."
Each guest room, from the standard 640 square feet Wynn Resort King to the 1,817 square feet Wynn Tower Suite Salon, offer a retreat-like environment and feature a bespoke iteration of the new theme, which is decidedly more residential. Although individual touches have been created to suit differing room layouts, the most notable changes include a reconfiguration to the washroom in the standard guest room to introduce separate vanities and double the storage space; an expanded dressing area with mirrored walls and upgraded closet with new wardrobe; and an extended multi-purpose table in the main living room for working and dining. Additional power and data ports and advanced touchless in-room technologies complete the project.
Under the direction of Todd-Avery Lenahan, the new guest room design propels the resort's signature style ethos of elegance, artfulness, and comfort into a new era of artistic expression. Over the past months, Lenahan debuted original designs including the instantly iconic supper club, Delilah at Wynn Las Vegas, a lavish cinematic masterwork hailed by Forbes as "the evolution of Vegas' future"; The Cocktail Collection on the Lake of Dreams, including Overlook Lounge, Aperitifs & Spirits, Bar Parasol, and Aft Cocktail Deck; and the resort's newest restaurant, Casa Playa, an energetic confluence of coastal Mexican architecture and timeless cultural iconography.
Prior to joining Wynn Resorts, Lenahan was a key collaborator in the creation of more than 50 spaces for the Company's global portfolio of luxury resorts and casinos and is credited with originating several Wynn-brand design tenets referenced to this day. Among his many contributions are Encore Tower Suites in Las Vegas and Macau; SW Steakhouse at Wynn Palace, Cotai; the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas; and The Spa at Encore Las Vegas, which is widely recognized as a tour-de-force and one of the most beautiful spas in the world.
For more information or to book accommodations, please visit www.WynnLasVegas.com.
Wynn Resorts is the recipient of more Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards than any other independent hotel company in the world and in 2022 was once again honored on FORTUNE Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list. Wynn and Encore Las Vegas consist of two luxury hotel towers with a total of 4,748 spacious hotel rooms, suites and villas. The resort features approximately 194,000 square feet of casino space, 20 signature dining experiences, 11 bars, two award-winning spas, approximately 560,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, approximately 160,000 square feet of retail space as well as two showrooms, two nightclubs, a beach club and recreation and leisure facilities, such as the recently renovated Wynn Golf Club and 18-hole, 129-acre championship golf course. For more information on Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, visit press.wynnlasvegas.com.
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Wynn Las Vegas
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Student killed, another injured in stabbing at N.C. high school
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - A student at a North Carolina high school was killed in an apparent stabbing Thursday, police said.
Jacksonville Police Chief Mike Yaniero said in a news conference that a student resource officer requested assistance at 7:01 a.m. for a report of a fight at Northside High School. It was discovered that two students had been stabbed just inside a common area of the school.
The school resource officer responded quickly to the attack, and one student was taken into custody.
Two people, both minors, were found injured and taken to Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune. One of the victims succumbed to their injuries, police said.
Yaniero said the he believes one teacher was injured as well but was treated by EMS at the scene.
Identities of the people involved have not been released by authorities. Police said next of kin of the victim has been notified.
When asked about the weapon use in the stabbing, the police chief said that is part of the active investigation.
The school was briefly placed on lockdown, and students have since been released, a school official said. School was canceled for the remainder of the day, with classes going to virtual for Friday, and athletic events also have been canceled.
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The first-of-its-kind collaboration features three different sets in unique Vera Bradley patterns and leverages Tupperware's expertise in reusable food and drinkware products
ORLANDO, Fla., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tupperware and Vera Bradley announce the launch of their first-ever, limited-time collaboration. Just in time for summer, the new Tupperware and Vera Bradley line features must-have, fan-favorite Tupperware® food and drinkware containers with Vera Bradley's signature fun, vibrant patterns. From daisies to sunflowers, each nature-inspired collection includes a reusable ECO+ Water Bottle, Snack Set, and Sandwich Keeper.
A match made in floral heaven, Tupperware® and Vera Bradley® are two iconic brands pioneered by women and rooted in the common mission of making the world a better place. In the spirit of bringing fun and functional options to consumers, the two brands have curated a line of cheerful, colorful designs that evoke joy and harmony.
"We know consumers are always looking for exciting brand mash-ups. We couldn't be more excited to collaborate with Vera Bradley and bring both brand fans not only beautiful-looking products, but ones that are grounded in reusability and sustainability," said Anita Sonder, Director of Product Marketing, U.S. & Canada, Tupperware. "From summer adventures to back-to-school, you can feel good about this limited-edition collection for more reasons than one. The design is cheerful, happy, inspired by nature yet can help to reduce food and single-use waste. A win-win!"
The limited-edition line includes three patterns:
- Daisy Smile Collection: Features a light pink backdrop with cascading orange and white flowers
- Falling Daisies Collection: Showcases a light blue base with delicate yellow and white flowers
- Sunflower Collection: Includes a dark blue background dotted with bursts of bright sunflowers
"Like Vera Bradley, Tupperware is a brand trusted for its quality and renowned for its thoughtful designs that are practical, beautiful, and kind to the planet. We loved collaborating with the Tupperware team to create these beautiful solutions for our customers," noted Daren Hull, Vera Bradley Brand President.
Select patterns of the Tupperware and Vera Bradley collection are available now for a limited time by ordering directly through a Tupperware® independent representative as well as Tupperware.com. The complete collection, with matching backpacks and totes featuring the collaboration's patterns, can be found at verabradley.com and in select Vera Bradley stores across the U.S.
More details on how to find a Tupperware® independent representative can be found here.
Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP) is a leading global consumer products company that designs innovative, functional and environmentally responsible products that people love and trust. Founded in 1946, Tupperware's signature container created the modern food storage category that revolutionized the way the world stores, serves and prepares food. Today, this iconic brand has more than 8,500 functional design and utility patents for solution-oriented kitchen and home products. With a purpose to nurture a better future, Tupperware products are an alternative to single-use items. The Company distributes its products into nearly 70 countries primarily through independent representatives around the world. For more information, visit Tupperwarebrands.com or follow Tupperware on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Vera Bradley (NASDAQ: VRA), based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a leading designer of women's handbags, luggage and other travel items, fashion and home accessories, and unique gifts. Founded in 1982 by friends Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller, the brand is known for its innovative designs, iconic patterns, and brilliant colors that inspire and connect women unlike any other brand in the global marketplace. Visit www.verabradley.com and follow @verabradley to learn more.
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Cameron Klaus
(407) 826-8855
cameronklaus@tupperware.com
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SARASOTA, Fla., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hot Chikn Kitchn, the fast casual restaurant brand that serves up Nashville-style food that's kicked up with their signature premium sauces, recently announced Todd Kirby as their Franchise Development Partner. In this role, Kirby will be focused on finding great franchise partners to meet the company's stated goal of 200 new locations in the next three years.
"Todd brings an incredible drive for growth that is backed with his impressive sales and development experience," said Dave Wood, Chief Strategic Officer for Hot Chikn Kitchn. "His business acumen will be vital as we look to expand our presence and bring our brand to even more communities."
Prior to joining Hot Chikn Kitchn, Todd Kirby served as Vice President of Sales for Xponential Fitness. The group features more than 2,000 fitness studios including Club Pilates, Purre Barre, and CycleBar Indoor Cycling.
Kirby is an entrepreneur and launched two companies. In 2014, he founded and served as Director of Sales for CycleBar Indoor Cycling. The company is the largest indoor cycling franchise with more than 200 studios worldwide.
Earlier in this career, Kirby founded and served as Director of Sales for St. Gregory Development Group. Under his leadership, the company developed thousands of health and wellness franchise locations.
"I am honored to join the team at Hot Chikn Kitchn and take them into an exciting future of growth and evolution," said Todd Kirby, Franchise Development Partner for Hot Chikn Kitchn. "Their vision resonates with me and I'm thrilled to help them expand their presence across the country and beyond."
Hot Chikn Kitchn was established in 2020 by co-founders Mike Sarago, Anthony Sarago, and Chef Freddy Gilmore. The flagship restaurant was opened in Woodbridge, VA with the idea of bringing Nashville-style food to the area and across the east coast. The restaurant specializes in hot chicken tenders and sandwiches that are prepared with made-to-order spices. Hot Chikn Kitchn lives up to its name with their unique and premium hot sauces that each infuses a different type of pepper.
In addition to in-restaurant dining, Hot Chikn Kitchn also offers online ordering for pickup, delivery through third party partners, and catering.
For more information, visit www.hotchiknkitchn.com. To inquire about franchising opportunities, email franchise@eatHCK.com.
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Acquisition to increase Club Car presence in Europe, diversify product portfolio in growing consumer and utility markets
Expanded portfolio of zero-emission vehicles to help meet increasing global demand for sustainable transportation options
AUGUSTA, Ga., April 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Club Car today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Garia A/S ("Garia"), a Denmark-based manufacturer of electric low-speed vehicles for the utility, consumer and golf markets, from Lars Larsen Group. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter.
Garia, founded in 2005, is best known as an innovator of luxury golf and leisure cars that feature elevated performance and distinctive Scandanavian design. The company launched Garia Utility in 2015, a growing line of compact vehicles for utility applications, including: public sector (municipalities, hospitals, universities, parks), facility management (industrial sites, hotels, resorts), leisure and outdoor (zoos, amusement parks, forestry and agriculture), and last-mile delivery (mail, packages, food delivery).
The acquisition also includes Melex, which Garia acquired in November 2021 to accelerate its growth in the utility space. Melex is a manufacturer of lightweight utility vehicles based in Poland and offers an array of street and non-street legal products, including multi-passenger and compact cargo utility vehicles.
"We have great respect for Garia and Melex, which design and build some of the most impressive electric golf, leisure and compact utility vehicles in the world," said Mark Wagner, president of Club Car. "We are excited to welcome their teams to the Club Car family.
"Our product lines complement each other nicely with very little overlap," he added. "Which is great news for our dealers and customers in Europe and the United States who will have access to a wider range of zero-emission, on and off-road vehicles at a greater variety of price points."
Garia's golf and consumer cars are primarily luxury products geared toward the high end of their respective markets. Garia and Melex's utility products are mostly model types that Club Car doesn't currently manufacture.
"Club Car is the perfect partner and will immediately open new opportunities for growth across our entire product portfolio," said Garia CEO Jakob Holstein. "Club Car's extensive dealer network, combined with the operational benefits we can achieve with substantially increased scale, will help us take our brands to a new level."
Club Car is a portfolio company of Platinum Equity, which acquired the business in 2021.
"Around the world demand for sustainable transportation solutions continues to grow," said Platinum Equity Partner Jacob Kotzubei. "The addition of Garia and Melex's all-electric fleets will strenthen Club Car's ability to meet that demand globally, and in the European utility market in particular, where governments and businesses are modernizing and electrifying their vehicle fleets."
The Garia and Melex transaction is Club Car's first add-on acquisition under Platinum Equity's ownership.
"A big part of our ambition for Club Car is to expand its addressable market geographically and into new product categories," said Platinum Equity Managing Director Matthew Louie. "This acquisition is an important step in delivering on that strategy. We will continue seeking more opportunities to grow the business organically and through additional acquisitions."
Morgan Lewis, Bech-Bruun, and Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak are serving as legal counsel and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is providing debt financing counsel to Club Car and Platinum Equity on the Garia acquisition. Goldman Sachs is leading the debt financing on the transaction.
With over 60 years of experience of innovation and design in producing small-wheel vehicles, Club Car is a leading manufacturer of gas and electric golf, utility and personal transportation vehicles. Founded in 1958, the Club Car product portfolio has grown to include much more than golf cars, now encompassing vehicles for commercial and consumer markets, built with an uncompromised desire for superior performance. As an industry leader in electrification and sustainability, Club Car is proud to be on the forefront of environmentally responsible Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) technologies. For more information, visit www.clubcar.com.
Garia was founded in 2005 by Anders Lynge with the vision of introducing a paradigm shift for golf and leisure vehicles by producing the world's first premium vehicles in their segments. In 2014, with almost ten years of experience in the luxury electric vehicle market, Garia embarked on an entirely new journey: the Garia Utility. A compact electric utility vehicle that combines reliability, ergonomics and zero emissions with comfort, functionality and thoughtful design. Made of high-quality European components, the Garia Utility is one of a kind. Garia is privately held by Lars Larsen Group and headquartered in Denmark with a subsidiary in the U.S. Learn more about the Garia Utility at gariautility.com.
Melex was founded in 1970 as a manufacturer of electric golf and lightweight utility vehicles in Mielec, Poland. Melex is a versatile manufacturer of electric vehicles and offers over 100 different models for almost any niche in the segment. From 250kg and up to 1,6 tons of cargo, or 2-8 passengers as service vehicles for factories, logistic centers, supermarkets, municipalities, tourism, airports etc., there is a Melex for any usage. Learn more about Melex at melex.com.pl
Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with more than $25 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 50 operating companies that serve customers around the world. The firm is currently investing from Platinum Equity Capital Partners V, a $10 billion global buyout fund, and Platinum Equity Small Cap Fund, a $1.5 billion buyout fund focused on investment opportunities in the lower middle market. Platinum Equity specializes in mergers, acquisitions and operations – a trademarked strategy it calls M&A&O® – acquiring and operating companies in a broad range of business markets, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, equipment rental, metals services, media and entertainment, technology, telecommunications and other industries. Over the past 26 years Platinum Equity has completed more than 300 acquisitions.
Dan Whelan, Platinum Equity
(310) 282-9202
dwhelan@platinumequity.com
Tammy Cillo, Club Car
(908) 256-4586
tamatha.cillo@irco.com
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Which popular LeapFrog toys are best?
LeapFrog is a brand known for their interactive learning toys. It has produced plenty of fun and engaging educational products for kids over the years, but which ones have parents been most eager to get their hands on lately? Well, that depends on the subject. LeapFrog makes toys for reading, counting and so on. Broken down by those subjects, here are the most popular LeapFrog toys you can buy online now.
What is LeapFrog?
LeapFrog is a company that specializes in educational toys for children ranging from infants to first graders. LeapFrog toys combine education and play with technology and tactile components for an immersive learning experience. They produce interactive learning games, books and even stuffed animals.
How much do LeapFrog toys cost?
While some LeapFrog toys cost fewer than $15, most start at around $20 and can go up to around $50.
LeapFrog counting and numbers toys
LeapFrog Scout’s Learning Lights Remote Deluxe
What you need to know: Available in green or pink, this learning remote helps children 6 months to 3 years old learn numbers and shapes.
What you’ll love: It features LeapFrog’s “Scout” character as it goes through shapes, numbers and even weather. There’s music and songs plus the remote lights up.
What you should consider: Demo batteries are included, but you will need to get three fresh AAA batteries for use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
LeapFrog Chat and Count Smart Phone
What you need to know: This chat and count phone comes in two colors, providing music and number activities for children 18 months to 3 years old.
What you’ll love: The “phone” is perfect for little hands and has clear, big number buttons for easy use. A digital Scout or Violet dog will count along with kids as they learn their numbers.
What you should consider: The volume is on the quiet side, which can be frustrating. Demo batteries do come included, but you’ll need three fresh AAA batteries for use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: Here is a little toy oven offered in two colors for kids, focusing on counting and pretend-play for kids between the ages of 2 and 5.
What you’ll love: The oven comes with 16 ingredients and accessories for “baking” different dishes. Counting, time and even temperature are explored through play pretend.
What you should consider: Demo batteries included, but three fresh AAA batteries will be required.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
LeapFrog Count Along Cash Register
What you need to know: This green cash register comes with toy money and groceries so children 2 years old and up can practice counting, selling and buying.
What you’ll love: The register counts, talks and even sings. Kids can insert the coins in a count-along coin slot while playing grocery store, making for a fun, educational and immersive experience.
What you should consider: The cash register drawer can jam if overfilled. Demo batteries included, but three fresh AAA batteries will be needed.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
LeapFrog reading and writing toys
LeapFrog Fridge Phonics Magnetic Letter Set
What you need to know: This set comes with 26 alphabet tiles for the refrigerator as well as a tile reader in yellow or pink so kids 2 to 5 years old can learn each letter one by one.
What you’ll love: The set promotes phonics and fine motor skills as well as vocabulary and coordination. There are also fun songs that can be activated with the different letters.
What you should consider: There aren’t too many features with this toy, and the letters don’t come with a storage back. Three AAA batteries are required but are not included.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: Available in two colors, this toy laptop is a fun computer introduction that helps teach letters and spelling for children between the ages of 2 and 4 years old.
What you’ll love: There are four different learning modes and 16 songs/melodies. Kids can pretend to send emails and learn how to spell their own names as well as animal names.
What you should consider: Screen brightness is not adjustable, and the set requires three AAA batteries that do not come included.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: This 11-inch tall plush Scout character stuffed animal is a snuggly dog with tons of songs and activities for kids 6 months to 3 years old.
What you’ll love: Scout is soft and comforting, with over 40 songs and melodies for children to learn. The activities help teach kids words as well as how to express emotion.
What you should consider: You will need to get three AA batteries, as they do not come included.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Kohl’s and Bed Bath & Beyond
LeapFrog Mr. Pencil’s Scribble and Write
What you need to know: Mr. Pencil is designed for kids 3 to 7 years old and helps them learn how to trace and write letters.
What you’ll love: This toy is great for learning how to spell and matching sounds with letters. There’s a screen for tracing and a smiling pencil stylus. Two AA batteries come included.
What you should consider: The screen is a little dark and can be difficult to see.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
LeapFrog toys that cover lots of subjects
LeapFrog Learn and Groove Caterpillar Drums
What you need to know: This drum set is shaped like a friendly caterpillar and is designed to teach music, counting and songs to kids 6 months to 3 years old.
What you’ll love: Children can follow along or make up their own songs. The caterpillar features bright colors and lights plus wiggly feet.
What you should consider: Demo batteries come included but two fresh AA batteries will be required.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Kohl’s
LeapFrog LeapStart Preschool Success
What you need to know: LeapStart helps kids 3 to 7 years old learn reading, counting, problem-solving and more through booklets and an interactive stylus.
What you’ll love: The featured activities usually have multiple levels and are perfect for getting kids ready for preschool through the first grade. There’s audio and colorful imagery to help maximize engagement. Two AA batteries come included.
What you should consider: A computer and internet connection are required for all downloads, and if this is being given as a gift, it’s probably best to do all downloading before giving it to the recipient to save time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
LeapFrog RockIt Twist Handheld Learning Game System
What you need to know: Here is a handheld gaming system available in green or pink that is designed for kids 4 to 8 years old.
What you’ll love: There are great tactile features like dials and buttons. Kids can “grow” three virtual pets and play a variety of corresponding games and puzzles. This game promotes literacy, numbers skills and creative thinking. Rechargeable batteries come included.
What you should consider: It might be a redundant and limited toy if the child already has an iPad or tablet.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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BERLIN (AP) — A man has died after falling from a peak in the Austrian Alps as he was trying to take a photo of a companion with whom he had reached the summit, police said Tuesday.
The 77-year-old German and his companion, a 63-year-old Spanish woman, hiked to the Greitspitze — a peak about 2,870 meters (9,400 feet) above sea level on the Austrian-Swiss border — on Sunday, police in Tyrol province said.
The man took a picture of the woman next to the cross marking the summit, then stepped back to take a photo from further away, they said in a statement. He lost his balance after apparently failing to notice that he was already close to the edge and fell down a roughly 60-meter (197-foot) rock face, sustaining fatal injuries.
Rescue services were alerted by a witness who was also at the summit at the time. The man’s body was recovered by a police helicopter. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/man-dies-in-fall-as-he-tries-to-takes-photo-on-alpine-summit/ | 2022-08-23T20:34:01Z |
Veteran industry executive to support continued growth of leading pet supplies platform
NOVATO, Calif., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwise, Inc. ("Worldwise" or the "Company"), a leading pet supplies platform and a portfolio company of A&M Capital Partners ("AMCP"), a middle-market private equity investment fund that is part of the A&M Capital platform, together with A&M Capital Opportunities Fund, an affiliated fund, announced today that Jeff Sutherland has joined the Company as its Chief Operating Officer ("COO"), effective immediately. A proven operator with over 30 years of diverse pet industry experience, Mr. Sutherland will work closely with the Company's CEO Kevin Fick, its management team, and its private equity sponsor to further optimize enterprise-wide operations and support the Company's continued growth.
"Jeff is an accomplished executive and esteemed leader within our industry, and bringing him onboard is a major development for Worldwise," said Mr. Fick. "As a company that is fast-growing, it is critical that we build an elite team to support and manage our evolution. I believe the skillset, experience, and relationships that Jeff possesses will help strengthen several key areas of our business — from sales, distribution, and manufacturing, to acquisitions, team building, and brand management. On behalf of the entire Worldwise family, I want to welcome Jeff to the team."
Mr. Sutherland joins Worldwise from Redbarn Products ("Redbarn"), a family-owned manufacturer of premium pet food, treats, and chews, where he served as President since August 2017. During his time at Redbarn, Mr. Sutherland oversaw company-wide operations and helped grow the business significantly in less than five years. Prior to Redbarn, Mr. Sutherland held numerous senior roles in operations, marketing, and sales with Animal Supply Company, a leading distributor of wholesale pet products, and Central Garden & Pet, one of the country's largest distributors of leading brands in the lawn, garden, and pet supplies sectors. Mr. Sutherland, who attended Northern Arizona University, resides in Southern California with his wife, children, and three dogs.
"Worldwise is a tremendous company with an outstanding team and compelling growth prospects, and I could not be more excited to start this new role with them," said Mr. Sutherland. "The Company has taken significant steps to position itself as an emerging leader in the pet products space, which was what initially drew my attention to this opportunity. Once I learned more about the business and the people behind it — including the partners at AMCP — I knew it was the right place for me. I want to thank Kevin and the Worldwise team for their warm welcome, and I look forward to contributing to this impressive organization for years to come."
Worldwise manufactures and distributes a diverse portfolio of high-quality brands across several attractive product categories, including pet chews and treats, toys, litter accessories, pet bedding and more. The Company's complementary brands are available through big-box, specialty, and independent retail, as well as through major ecommerce partners such as Amazon and Chewy. For more information about Worldwise, please visit www.worldwise.com.
About Worldwise, Inc.
Worldwise, Inc. is committed to creating the most innovative, accessible, affordable, and environmentally-responsible product solutions for pets and pet parents everywhere. Our family of award-winning brands—goDog®, Petlinks®, SHERPA®, Hear Doggy!®, SmartyKat®, TrustyPup®, Guaranteed On-Board®, PoochPlanet®, Pawscout™, FurHaven®, Pet Factory ®, CareChewz ®, Twistedz ®, Digest-A-Boost ®, Logical Pet ™, and more—all stand for the highest in quality, safety and satisfaction, all while incorporating environmentally-responsible materials and processes whenever possible. Backed by child safety standards and our satisfaction guarantee, our thoughtful, fun, and eco-sustainable products promote the bond between pets and pet parents across diverse categories such as cat toys, catnip, cat bedding, cat scratchers, dog toys, dog bedding, dog and cat travel accessories, app-integrated dog and cat tracking solutions, and more. For more information, please visit www.worldwise.com.
About A&M Capital Partners
A&M Capital Partners is Alvarez & Marsal Capital's flagship investment strategy focused on middle-market control transactions in North America with total assets under management of approximately $2.7 billion. AMCP partners with founders, corporates, and management teams, providing the capital and strategic assistance that we believe is required to take businesses to the next level of success. AMCP invests in businesses across a wide range of sectors including Business Services, Industrials, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Consumer & Retail, Government Services, Financial Services and Energy Services. More broadly, Alvarez & Marsal Capital is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $4.1 billion in total assets under management across four investment strategies, which maintains a strategic association with Alvarez & Marsal, one of the largest operationally-focused advisory firms in the world.
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Gaffney Bennett PR
Worldwise@gbpr.com
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‘She was so close to death’: Horse forced to ride down highway in 2020 now in recovery
CHICAGO (WLS) - The man known as the ‘Dread Head Cowboy’ gained national attention by riding his horse during protests after the 2020 killing of George Floyd.
But an 8-mile-long ride landed the infamous cowboy behind bars and nearly ended the horse’s life, officials say.
That horse is now getting attention and care from an Illinois horse farm.
Jim Larson, the owner of Forest View Farms, says the 20-year-old black-and-white-painted horse, called Nunu, has a bit of an ego and loves getting attention.
“She’s very comfortable and boy, couldn’t get enough care,” Larson said. “Everyone and their brother and sister, that’s their pet.”
The horse’s condition is a big deal now because when she first arrived at the farm, she required 24-hour care for weeks.
“I mean, she was so close to death,” Larson said. “It was wrenching, really, because this horse was really in sad shape.”
Nunu was ridden for eight miles on the Dan Ryan Expressway for a political stunt by Adam Hollingsworth two years ago.
Hollingsworth would plead guilty to aggravated cruelty to animals and was sentenced to a year in jail. He also relinquished custody of Nunu.
“She was cold and clammy, couldn’t get up,” Terry Wenninger, the Forest View Farm facilities manager, said. “My first thought was to call the vet because I don’t even know if she was going to stay up in the trailer.”
Forest View Farms formally took possession of Nunu earlier this year.
“Remarkable, what’s happened,” Larson said. “But she’s come back pretty gosh darn good.”
Nunu still has some stiffness in her back legs, but her owners say she is moving well.
“I love her. She’s a good girl,” Wenninger said. “To trust people as much as she does after everything she went through it amazes me.”
With all the rehabilitation, rest and care, it is possible Nunu could be ridden. But most likely, the rest of her days will be filled with gentle walks with friends and visitors.
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Leading treatment community hosts roundtable with industry leaders to discuss the critical role that virtual care plays in addressing today's mental health crisis.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dorm, a young adult mental health treatment community that has been supporting the needs of youth since 2009, teamed up with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. and The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) on September 13th, 2022 to discuss the future of telehealth policy solutions for mental health treatment with leading press representatives.
Coming on the heels of a public health advisory and other reports that sound the alarm about the nation's frightening youth mental health crisis, the roundtable presentation was hosted at The Dorm's Washington, D.C. facility at Dupont Circle as part of a hybrid viewing experience offering a bird's-eye view of telehealth technology in a mental health treatment setting.
"The pandemic ushered in an immediate need to provide virtual mental health care," explained John McGeehan, LCSW, CADC, The Dorm's Founder and CEO. "In our own published COVID-19 observation study we found that in the first 8 months of the pandemic, anxiety scores were up 40% among clients, with female identifying clients 1.5x more likely to have reported a reduced quality of life. These are shocking findings. We're here to show how telehealth has and continues to profoundly impact our population for the better."
Roundtable panelist and The Dorm's Partner and Chief of Clinical Services, Amanda Fialk, PhD, LCSW, LICSW shared that, as a result of virtual and now hybrid treatment options, geographic barriers to continuity of care have been removed -- 20% of Dorm clients are able to maintain care with their treatment team once they graduate college or move, and family involvement in care has increased by up to 10% in the last two years with family group services up 128%. "Studies show that parent participation in adolescent treatment can be positively associated with overall wellbeing and negatively associated with suicidal thoughts and behavior," explained Dr. Fialk. "With virtual care we are better able to serve over 1,700 family members nationwide joining us from 19 different states." Further, Dr. Fialk shared preliminary findings from an ongoing Yale approved IRB, citing: 48% of clients in a Dorm sample felt that their clinician was more approachable in virtual sessions and 41% that they are more comfortable sharing feelings in virtual sessions. "For many clients, virtual care can serve as a powerful bridge to connection and forming a therapeutic alliance," noted Dr. Fialk.
With mounting evidence pointing to the benefits of telemental health to patients, the panelists agreed current hybrid care policies should be kept in place. Kyle Zebley, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at The American Telemedicine Association, highlighted the continued uncertainty over the Federal Public Health Emergency Act set to expire in October, and the importance of "policy permanency" around all the flexibilities that have come about at the Federal Level such as the Ryan Haight Act in-person waiver: "As was vouched during our panel discussion (and by many other leading medical organizations), shared, Zebley, "it is possible to establish an effective provider relationship via telehealth…and when we think about the future of health, it's going to be truly a hybrid model where patients have access to care when and where they need it."
Ron Emerson, Global Healthcare Lead at Zoom, reinforced Zebley's perspective, stating "the fact is, patients like telehealth…and we are seeing a rise in digital-first models in healthcare." According to data that Zoom collected directly from patients regarding their preferred models of care: "We did a study across ten countries with about 7,500 participants in the middle of 2021…over 60% of Americans surveyed who had a telehealth visit within the last six months actually said they wanted a hybrid model of care moving forward."
Together, The Dorm, Zoom and the ATA agree that individuals struggling with mental health and mental illness need access to every form of impactful and effective intervention, with certainty and without barriers to access. This must include unfettered telemental health services.
To learn more about The Dorm, Zoom Video Communications, Inc. and The American Telemedicine Association visit the following links:
About The Dorm
Since 2009, The Dorm's mission has been to guide young adults towards independence through evidence-based clinical therapies, community support and practical skill-building. As a full-service treatment community with locations in New York City, NY and Washington, D.C., they offer a unique approach to caring for young adults that is both therapeutic and holistic. This includes comprehensive day and evening services with individual and group therapy, wrap-around academic support, independent living opportunities and individualized life skills training. The Dorm's expert therapists and practitioners support the community with tailor-made treatment plans that meet them where they are today - virtually, at home, at school, or out in the community. www.thedorm.com.
About Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
Zoom is the leading platform for telehealth in the United States, providing healthcare organizations and clinicians with the ability to act as the communication and virtual care of choice for a variety of applications. In today's dynamic healthcare system, having a multi-purpose platform for all types of communication, whether it be clinical, education or administrative, is key. Zoom's scalable solution allows practices of all sizes to enjoy the same high-level communication and tools as the largest centers of excellence. Zoom has demonstrated its commitment to grow and innovate this technology to better serve the future of healthcare, by connecting patients with their healthcare providers across the country. www.zoom.com
About American Telemedicine Association (ATA)
As the only organization completely focused on advancing telehealth, the American Telemedicine Association is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to safe, affordable, and appropriate care when and where they need it, enabling the system to do more good for more people. The ATA represents a broad and inclusive member network of leading healthcare delivery systems, academic institutions, technology solution providers and payers, as well as partner organizations and alliances, working to advance industry adoption of telehealth, promote responsible policy, advocate for government and market normalization, and provide education and resources to help integrate virtual care into emerging value-based delivery models.
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San Francisco State Senator attempts "Gut & Amend" tactic to impose a toxic public policy benefiting select business owners at considerable cost to California.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcohol Justice is condemning State Senator Scott Wiener's 4th attempt since 2017 to extend alcohol hours of service in California. Wiener "gutted and amended" SB 930, a bill originally relating to housing which passed the Senate in May. Now it's a bill in the Assembly that would allow 7 cities in California to extend alcohol sales in bars and restaurants to 4 a.m. All of Wiener's previous attempts to extend alcohol sales have failed.
"There is no surprise that Senator Wiener has once again chosen nightlife over all life and industry profits over public health and safety," stated Cruz Avila, Executive Director at Alcohol Justice. "This is his fourth attempt to disrupt the protections of a uniform closing time in California. If passed it will allow a poorly conceived "pilot project" to turn much of the state's population into "Splash Zone" lab animals."
"The San Francisco State Senator continues to turn his back on common sense by authoring another dangerous 4 a.m. bill," said Michael Scippa, Public Affairs Director at Alcohol Justice. "Greedy bars, night clubs, and hotels are driving this faulty policy that will extend violence, traffic deaths and nuisance into the early morning commute hours."
"This bill will have a serious negative impact on California's LGBTQ community that is already experiencing exponential rates of substance use and other intersecting issues," stated Mayra Jimenez, Advocacy Manager at Alcohol Justice.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, gay, lesbian, and bisexual adolescents are 90% more likely to use alcohol and drugs than their heterosexual counterparts. Approximately 44.6% of LGB individuals between the ages of 18 and 28 report binge drinking.
"We will continue to fight for justice for the LGBTQ+ community as we convince legislators in Sacramento and in the districts to take bold positions to protect the lives of all Californians and not continue to choose corporate profits masked as small business and "nightlife" promotion. That is a farse for big alcohol to keep drowning our most vulnerable communities with toxic substances that have historically left our communities with devastating health outcomes," added Jimenez. " We need to stop this desperate bend over backwards approach to promote getting drunk as a cultural experience before the August 31 legislative session deadline. California taxpayers need authentic cultural and entertainment venues and avenues that don't sell us out to the highest bidding, substance pushing industry. We do not need to pay for additional public health and safety harms in order to profit the nightlife industry. "
Conservative estimates place state costs at around $3-4 million per year to administer SB 930, mitigate the harm, and clean the blood off the highway. Costs to surrounding "Splash Zone" cities and towns could be millions more.
Alcohol Justice is urging concerned Californians to contact their Assemblymember and make it clear that 4 a.m. last call times will hurt the community. "California politicians need to protect public health and safety, and stop subsidizing Big Alcohol. Nightlife is not more important than all life." added Avila.
- Having failed to pass three previous 4 a.m. bar bills (SB 384 in 2017, SB 905 in 2018, SB 58 in 2019) Senator Wiener is now promoting SB 930, a poorly conceived an inadequately funded ABC "pilot project" to extend last call to 4 a.m. in seven cities.
- SB 930 disregards 40 years of peer-reviewed, public health research on the dangers of extending last call.
- SB 930 will strip away uniform protections of the existing 2 a.m. last call, and spread additional alcohol overconsumption, loss of life, injury, and nuisance across the state.
- According to California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), fatal DUI is a chronic, worsening problem for California.
- The U.S. Community Preventive Services Task Force found that every 2-hour increase in last-call times results in greater vehicle crash injuries and E.R. admissions.
- There is no such thing as "local control" in alcohol policy. The harm from one city's decision to change last-call times "splashes" over every surrounding community.
- According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), California already suffers over 10,500 alcohol-related deaths annually, $35 billion in total costs, and $14.5 billion in state costs.
- SB 930 subsidizes and rewards late-night alcohol-sellers at tax-payer expense.
TAKE ACTION to STOP SB 930: https://bit.ly/39c6Z6u or Text JUSTICE to 313131
CONTACT:
Michael Scippa 415 548-0492
Mayra Jimenez 323 683-4687
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NEW YORK (AP) — Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a memoir coming out this fall. “Bibi: My Story” will be published Nov. 22, three weeks after parliamentary elections are to be held in Israel.
“Born a year after the founding of the Jewish state, I have dedicated my life to combat the forces that seek its destruction and make peace with those that do not,” Netanyahu, 72, said in a statement released Tuesday by Threshold Editions, a division of Simon & Schuster that publishes conservative books.
“My story is one of tragedy and triumph, setbacks and successes, lessons learned and loved ones cherished. It is woven with that of Israel, which has proven that faith and resolve can overcome insurmountable odds to forge a brilliant future.”
Other Threshold authors have included former Vice President Dick Cheney and former President Donald Trump, a close ally of Netanyahu’s while he was in the White House. Netanyahu has previously written “A Durable Peace” and “Fighting Terrorism,” among other books.
Before being ousted in elections in 2021, Netanyahu was Israel’s longest-serving leader — and its most polarizing, supported and condemned for his hard-line stance against the Palestinians. He now stands at the center of Israel’s protracted political crisis, where a cluster of parties has refused to sit with him in government because he is on trial for corruption: Israel has held five elections in less than four years.
Netanyahu’s 12-year tenure included heightened settlement building in the occupied West Bank and the presiding over three wars against the Hamas militant group ruling Gaza. He was also a leading opponent of the 2015 nuclear accord between Iran and several world powers, including the United States. Iran resumed some of its nuclear activities after Trump withdrew from the agreement in 2018.
Netanyahu is the son of a prominent Zionist and educator, Benzion Netanyahu, and brother of Jonathan Netanyahu, who was killed while leading the famed 1976 rescue of hostages on a hijacked plane in Entebbe, Uganda. A longtime leader of the nationalist Likud party, Benjamin Netanyahu also served as prime minister from 1996-1999.
According to Threshold, “Bibi” will range from Netanyahu’s early years to “his singular perspective on the geopolitics of the Middle East” and “his negotiations with Presidents Clinton, Obama, and Trump to secure the future of his country.”
Known as a political wizard able to outmaneuver his opponents, Netanyahu has vowed to regain his old job. But he currently faces charges in three separate cases, including allegations that while in office, he accepted gifts worth hundreds of thousands of dollars from Hollywood film producer Arnon Milchan and Australian billionaire James Packer. He is also accused of trying to orchestrate positive coverage in a major Israeli paper in exchange for promoting legislation that would have hampered the news outlet’s chief rival, a free pro-Netanyahu daily.
Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/former-israeli-pm-netanyahu-has-memoir-coming-in-november/ | 2022-08-17T16:08:09Z |
- The company published '2021-2022 Sustainability Report' that contains its ESG performance.
- The company declares 2040 carbon neutrality and joins RE100.
- "The main agents of 'CX Innovation' are employees." The company plans to intensify its PRIDE activities.
- The company separates the chairperson of the board of directors and the chief executive officer and appoints a female to its new external director position, establishing sound governance.
- Cheoldong Jeong, the CEO, says, "The company will continue to strengthen the substantiality of its ESG management."
SEOUL, South Korea, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Innotek (CEO Cheoldong Jeong) announced on the 12th of July that it had published '2021-2022 Sustainability Report' that contains its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) management activities and performance for the year. This report summarizes the efforts that the company has made after announcing the year 2021 as the first year of ESG management and reveals its future strategies for the ESG management.
According to the report, the company established the following three strategies and plans to carry out them faithfully: To give substantiality to the ESG management by linking it with its business strategies and performance; To carry out activities centered on its key ESG goals taking into account its resources and capacity; To reinforce its ability to execute its ESG plans by internalizing its organizational ESG culture.
LG Innotek established an ESG committee inside its board of directors last year and built a team dedicated to the ESG management this year. In addition to this, the company appointed Chang-Tae Kim, the chief financial officer, to the chairman of the ESG committee, reinforcing its ability to execute its ESG plans in cooperation with the departments that have expertise in their fields.
This report shows the company's ESG performance, especially its noteworthy outcomes it has achieved in the environmental sector. The company declared a 2040 carbon neutrality goal last March, and, at the same time, established an RE100 plan to go 100% renewable for its electricity by 2030. To put the plan into practice as soon as possible, the company has also completed the procedure to join RE100 earlier this month.
LG Innotek also reaped some fruits in terms of resources recycling. Last year, the company recycled more than 88% of the wastes it had produced. Especially, its Gumi Factories 2 and 3 recycled 22,000 tons of wastes, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by almost 970 tons. As a result, the factories were granted Platinum grades by ZWTL (Zero Waste to Landfill) last year. Platinum grade is the highest grade a company can receive. The company plans to acquire the ZWTL certification in its entire business establishments in South Korea by the end of this year.
The company's recycling rate of water resources for the year 2021 was 53.4%, which is comparable to that of the year 2020. But when the amount (ton) of water resources it had used was divided by its revenue (KRW 100 million), the resultant water usage rate decreased by 33.7% compared to the last year. To recognize this, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a climate change evaluation organization, A-listed LG Innotek in the field of water management, making the company a "Best Company in Water Management" for five consecutive years starting from 2017.
The report summarized in the social sector various activities that LG Innotek had carried out for mutual growth with its partner companies. The company signed with its partner companies a 'Supplier ESG Support Agreement' earlier last month for the first time in the electrical and electronic industries, supporting the partner companies comprehensively through the development of ESG goals, trainings, competence diagnosis, consulting, etc. LG Innotek operates a mutual growth fund amounting to KRW 103 billion for the partner companies so that they can borrow money for their business management at an interest rate lower than the market interest rate. As a result of these activities, the company was selected as one of the most excellent for five consecutive years, and selected as Best Honorary Company in the Win-Win Growth Index operated by Korea Commission for Corporate Partnership.
LG Innotek recognizes that the main agents of Customer Experience (CX) innovation are employees and has carried out PRIDE activities since 2020 to raise the pride of its employees. The PRIDE activities include various activities to change the types, systems, and ways of work drastically. In 2022, the company plans to intensify the PRIDE activities still further.
Last year, the company spent a total of KRW 4.17 billion for its corporate social responsibility activities. The money was spent on activities to promote the education and welfare of the youth and help underprivileged people to be financially independent. This year, the company plans to spend a total of KRW 63 billion.
In the governance sector, LG Innotek solidified the foundation to reinforce its transparency and establish sound governance. In March this year, the company separated the chairperson of the board of directors from the chief executive officer and appointed a female (Heejung Lee, professor of the School of Law of Korea University) to a new external director position to secure diversity. Three external directors were appointed to the audit committee under the board of directors in the general meeting of shareholders, reinforcing the independence of the audit committee.
The company has also actively carried out shareholder-friendly policies. Last year, its dividend for shareholders was KRW 71 billion, which amounts to four times the dividend of the previous year. The company also announced that it would maintain the dividend payout ratio of 10% or higher for the coming three years (2022-2024 fiscal years) based on the consolidated financial statements.
Cheoldong Jeong, the CEO, said, "The year 2021 was a tough year due to the unrelenting pandemic and the slowdown of global supply chains. Despite them, however, the company produced meaningful business outcomes." He also added, "LG Innotek will strengthen the substantiality of its ESG management to continue to grow with its stakeholders including its customers, partner companies, and the society."
The sustainability report can be found in LG Innotek's website (www.lginnotek.com).
About LG Innotek Co.,Ltd.
LG Innotek is a cutting-edge materials and components manufacturer and an affiliate of the LG group. The company's business units include core components for mobile, automotive, display, semiconductor, and IoT products. Furthermore, the company has cooperated closely with the mobile devices, home appliances, and automotive companies, producing camera modules, automotive electronic components, wireless communication modules, and substrate materials.
LG Innotek is headquartered in Seoul, Korea and its sales subsidiaries are located in Germany, USA, China, Japan, and Taiwan with production subsidiaries in China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Mexico, and Poland. For more information, please refer to the website: www.lginnotek.com
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
If you own shares in any of the companies listed above and
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this notice or your rights or interests, please contact:
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Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX)
Weiss Law, a national shareholders' rights law firm, is investigating possible false and misleading statements, accounting and reporting practices and breaches of fiduciary duty and violations of the federal securities laws by the Board of Directors and certain Company officers of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) concerning NFLX growth and customer retention, leading to a significant stock price drop after NFLX revealed in April that it had lost more than 200,000 subscribers. If you own NFLX shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/nflx
Emclaire Financial Corp (NASDAQ: EMCF)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Emclaire Financial Corp (NASDAQ: EMCF) in connection with its proposed merger with Farmers National Banc Corp. ("Farmers"). Under the terms of the merger agreement, each shareholder of EMCF may elect to receive either $40.00 per share in cash or 2.15 shares of Farmers' common stock, subject to an overall limitation of 70% shares and 30% cash. If you own EMCF shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/emcf
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBII)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBII) in connection with the proposed merger of MBII with Bioceres Solutions Corp. ("Bioceres"). Under the terms of the merger agreement, each share of MBII common stock owned will be exchanged at closing for ordinary shares of Bioceres at a fixed ratio of 0.088, representing implied per-share merger consideration of approximately $1.17 based upon Bioceres's June 15, 2022 closing price of $13.22. If you own MBII shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/mbii
VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), in connection with the proposed acquisition of VMW by Broadcom Inc. ("Broadcom"). Under the terms of the merger agreement, VMW shareholders will receive $142.50 in cash or 0.2520 shares of Broadcom common stock for each VMW share owned, representing implied per-share merger consideration of approximately $132.73 based upon Broadcom's June 15, 2022 closing price of $526.71. If you own VMW shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/vmw
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New charge for woman arrested in connection to Madill murder
MADILL, Okla. (KXII) - A new charge has been filed in Marshall County against a woman accused of helping her boyfriend after he allegedly shot and killed a man back in July.
According to court documents from the State of Oklahoma, 48-year-old Julie Annette Kawazoe is now charged with accessory after the fact in the murder of David Lee Easley Sr.
Easley was found dead in a cellar with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and head at his Madill home on July 19, 2022. His vehicle and dog were both missing.
According to court documents, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation found six 30 carbine shell casings near a pool of blood under the carport to the cellar, in which Easley’s body was located.
Four days later, Kawazoe and her fiancé, 40-year-old David Adam Latham were arrested in Denton County.
Latham is charged with Easley’s murder.
Originally, Kawazoe was only charged for illegally using Easley’s debit card at a local First Stop Food Gas Station in Madill for gas, beer, cigarettes, and ice on the day he died.
Court documents also state that Kawazoe used the debit card a second time at Oakland Grocery for ice, a grocery item, and beer.
According to court documents, after investigators interviewed the couple, Kawazoe’s charge was upgraded, because officials said she knew about the murder, and helped Latham leave the area.
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WASHINGTON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Media Advisory: Conference to Provide Window on OECD's Tax Work
Dateline: Washington, D.C., June 27-28, 2022
What: 15th Annual OECD International Tax Conference
Who:
Pascal Saint-Amans, Director, OECD Center for Tax Policy and Administration
Peter Robinson, President and CEO, U.S. Council for International Business (USCIB)
Fabrizia Lapecorella, Chair, OECD Committee on Fiscal Affairs; Director General of Finance, Ministry of Finance Italy
Grace Perez-Navarro – Deputy Director, Centre for Tax Policy and Administration, OECD
Martin Kreienbaum – Director General, International Taxation, Federal Ministry of Finance, Germany
Itai Grinberg – Deputy Assistant Secretary (International Tax Affairs), U.S. Treasury
Mike Williams – Director, Business and International Tax, HM Treasury, United Kingdom
Gael Perraud – Co–Chair, OECD Task Force on the Digital Economy; Director of International Taxation and European Affairs, Ministry of Economy and Finance, France
Achim Pross – Head of International Cooperation and Tax Administration Division, Centre for Tax Policy and Administration, OECD
Alan McLean – Chairperson, Business at OECD Committee on Taxation and Fiscal Affairs and Executive Vice President, Tax and Controller, Shell International Limited
Tim McDonald – Chairperson, USCIB Tax Committee and Senior Vice President, Finance & Accounting, Global Taxes, The Procter & Gamble Company
Louise Weingrod – Vice Chairperson, USCIB Tax Committee and Vice President, Global Taxation, Johnson & Johnson
Other tax officials from OECD and G20 governments.
Tax executives from major U.S. and foreign companies.
When:
Conference opens Monday, June 27, 2022 at 8:30 a.m.
Concludes Tuesday, June 28 at 1:05 p.m.
Full agenda and registration at www.uscib.org/2022-oecd-tax-conference/.
Where:
Four Seasons Hotel
2800 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
Media & Press Registration:
REGISTER BY June 20
Following years of intergovernmental discussions at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), more than 130 countries and jurisdictions agreed on a landmark Statement and Detailed Implementation Plan on the two-pillar approach to addressing the tax challenges arising from the digitization of the economy, which was subsequently endorsed by the G20. Against this backdrop, the United States Council for International Business (USCIB) will host its latest annual conference on the broad overview of work and next steps, June 27-28, 2022 in Washington, D.C.
The conference is organized in cooperation with the 38-nation OECD, the leading global forum for discussion of international tax policies, along with Business at OECD (BIAC). It provides a unique opportunity for the U.S. business community to interact with key representatives from the OECD Center for Tax Policy and Administration, along with senior tax officials from the U.S. and other key countries involved in the OECD's international tax work.
USCIB promotes open markets, competitiveness and innovation, sustainable development and corporate responsibility, supported by international engagement and regulatory coherence. Its members include U.S.-based global companies and professional services firms from every sector of our economy, with operations in every region of the world. With a unique global network encompassing international business organizations, USCIB provides business views to policymakers and regulatory authorities worldwide, working to facilitate international trade and investment. More information: www.uscib.org.
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Warburg Pincus Investment Values MRL at $2.25 Billion
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: CLMT) ("Calumet") today announced a series of transactions conducted by its unrestricted subsidiary Montana Renewables LLC ("MRL"), a renewable fuel business.
Warburg Pincus, a leading global growth investor, has agreed to invest $250 million in MRL in the form of a participating preferred equity security, which values MRL at a pre-commissioning enterprise value of $2.25 billion. The preferred equity investment is not interest-bearing and carries certain minimum return thresholds. In connection with the investment, Warburg Pincus will have a representative on MRL's four-member board of managers.
Calumet also announced that Stonebriar Commercial Finance ("Stonebriar") has invested an additional $350 million through a pair of sale and leaseback contracts on top of its existing $50 million commitment to MRL. The sale and leaseback transactions carry an approximate 12.3% cost of capital and offer certain strategic early termination options. Concurrent with these transactions, the $300 million convertible investment from Oaktree Capital Management L.P. ("Oaktree") in MRL has been retired.
Today's transactions are accretive in the aggregate. MRL's pro forma liquidity, after giving effect to these transactions, is approximately $300 million. Additional information will be reported in Calumet's filing with the SEC on Form 8-K.
Once fully operational, Montana Renewables, based in Great Falls, Montana, will use waste feedstocks to produce low-emission alternatives that directly replace fossil fuel products including Renewable Hydrogen, Renewable Diesel (RD) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). RD and SAF created by catalytic hydroprocessing of renewable feedstocks significantly reduce the carbon footprint of hard to electrify industries.
"This investment will accelerate our mission to quickly produce low-emission alternatives that directly replace fossil fuel products. We are pleased to partner with Warburg Pincus, a world class institutional investor, as well as to extend our longstanding multi-site relationship with Stonebriar" said Bruce Fleming, EVP Montana Renewables and Corporate Development. "We would also like to extend our gratitude to Oaktree for their initial investment in MRL. Oaktree's alignment and support of our vision allowed the launch of this business in 2021. Today's announcement of increased capitalization further solidifies MRL's go-forward business plan to increase capacity in 2024-25 to an estimated 18,000 barrels per day, including the optionality to convert a large portion of the plant's production from RD to SAF".
Warburg Pincus has a strong track record of investing in companies committed to the growth of low-carbon opportunities. Notable energy transition investments include ClimeCo, Eco Material Technologies, Gradiant, Monolith, Scale Microgrid Solutions, Solar Mosaic, and Viridi. "Understanding ways to economically reduce our carbon footprint in the immediate term is incredibly important. As the world recognizes a sustainability responsibility and as demand for low-emission fuels increases, MRL's ability to produce RD and SAF quickly and efficiently will result in immediate carbon reductions," said Roy Ben-Dor, Managing Director, Warburg Pincus. "We believe the partnership with Bruce and the MRL team, combined with our strong network and long-standing experience in energy transition, will help establish MRL as one of the most advantaged renewable fuel producers in North America," added Jeff Luse, Principal, Warburg Pincus.
Todd Borgmann, CEO of Calumet added "Stonebriar Commercial Finance, an Eldridge business, has been a collaborative, creative, and valued business partner to Calumet and MRL, and we are excited to grow that partnership through their additional investment into MRL. Montana Renewables is now fully capitalized with a healthy balance sheet as we approach startup in the near future and the identified organic growth opportunities shortly thereafter."
"Stonebriar is pleased to continue our partnership with Montana Renewables and to expand our investments in decarbonization and more sustainable opportunities," said Nicholas Sandler, President of Stonebriar. "This transaction demonstrates Stonebriar's commitment to providing comprehensive solutions to our customers."
Calumet will continue to market the potential share sale to strategic and other investors via the formal process being conducted by Lazard.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP served as legal advisor to Montana Renewables. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, Jackson Lewis P.C. and Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP served as legal advisors to Warburg Pincus.
About Montana Renewables LLC
Montana Renewables is modifying existing assets at the Great Falls, Montana facility to process up to 15,000 barrels per stream day of renewable feedstocks (such as used cooking oil, distillers corn oil, tallow and seed oils) into low-emission sustainable alternatives including Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel. RD and SAF address environmental concerns in hard to electrify industries, where few alternative decarbonization opportunities exist today, and are capable of reducing the carbon footprint by 50-70% or more versus incumbent fossil fuel products. MRL's finished products are fungible drop-in replacement fuels for diesel or aviation use, and are fully compatible with existing engine technology, distribution and fueling systems.
About Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.
Calumet manufacturers, formulates, and markets a diversified slate of specialty branded products to customers in various consumer-facing and industrial markets. Calumet is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and operates twelve facilities throughout North America.
About Warburg Pincus
Warburg Pincus LLC is a leading global growth investor. The firm has more than $85 billion in assets under management. The firm's active portfolio of more than 250 companies is highly diversified by stage, sector, and geography. Warburg Pincus is an experienced partner to management teams seeking to build durable companies with sustainable value. Founded in 1966, Warburg Pincus has raised 21 private equity and 2 real estate funds, which have invested more than $106 billion in over 1,000 companies in more than 40 countries. The firm is headquartered in New York with offices in Amsterdam, Beijing, Berlin, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Luxembourg, Mumbai, Mauritius, San Francisco, São Paulo, Shanghai, and Singapore. For more information, please visit www.warburgpincus.com.
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BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China Liberal Education Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: CLEU) (the "Company," "ListCo" or "our"), a China-based company that provides smart campus solutions and other educational services, today announced that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent ("LOI") with Aiways Holdings Limited ("Aiways"), a global new electric vehicle brand, to acquire all the outstanding equity interest of Aiways (the "Acquisition").
Pursuant to the proposed terms of the LOI, the Acquisition would value all the equity interests of Aiways at an aggregate amount ranging from US$5.0 billion to US$6.0 billion (or as otherwise agreed by the parties and stipulated in the definitive agreement) (the "Equity Value"), with reference to a valuation of Aiways as appraised by a qualified third-party firm. On the closing date of the Acquisition, all the equity interests of Aiways will be converted into the ordinary shares of ListCo, in each case based on the applicable conversion ratio that will represent an aggregate number of newly issued ListCo's ordinary shares equal to the Equity Value divided by the volume-weighted average price of ListCo's ordinary shares as quoted on Nasdaq for a 30 trading-day-period prior to the date of execution of the definitive agreement.
The Company has not entered into a binding agreement with Aiways with respect to the Acquisition. Both parties are currently completing their respective due diligence review of the other party and are continuing to negotiate the terms of a definitive agreement. Accordingly, the Company cannot assure you that it will effect the Acquisition with Aiways or, even if it is able to consummate the Acquisition, that the terms of the Acquisition or any other acquisition transaction so contemplated will be on the terms set forth in the LOI or that the intended benefits of the Acquisition will be fully realized. The Acquisition is also subject to specified conditions precedent that must be satisfied or validly waived, including the receipt of any required regulatory and corporate approvals, including the approval from the Company's shareholders. The Company cannot assure you that all of the conditions precedent will be satisfied or validly waived in order to consummate the Acquisition. If the conditions precedent are not satisfied or validly waived in a timely manner or at all, the Acquisition may not occur or may be delayed, and the Company may lose some or all of the intended benefits of the proposed Acquisition with Aiways.
About Aiways Holdings Limited
Aiways Holdings Limited is a global new electric vehicle ("NEV") brand that designs, develops and jointly manufactures smart NEVs. Aiways has designed and engineered smart NEVs to meet the quality and safety requirements in both China and the European Union. Aiways has strategically targeted the underserved mid-price NEV segment, which it believes is a large and fast-growing market in China and Europe with limited NEV model offering relative to the overall large market size. The global Aiways network comprises a highly innovative, digitalized plant in Shangrao (China) with an annual capacity of 150,000 vehicles, an R&D center and a design center in Shanghai (China), and a battery pack factory in Changshu (China) and the European Sales Centre in Munich, Germany. For more information, visit the Company's website at https://www.ai-ways.com.
About China Liberal Education Holdings Limited
China Liberal, headquartered in Beijing, is an educational service provider in China. It provides a wide range of services, including those under sino-foreign jointly managed academic programs; overseas study consulting services; technological consulting services for Chinese universities to improve their campus information and data management system and to optimize their teaching, operating and management environment, creating a "smart campus"; and tailored job readiness training to graduating students. For more information, please visit the Company's website at ir.chinaliberal.com.
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This document contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's expectations and projections about future events, which the Company derives from the information currently available to the Company. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or the Company's future performance, including: our ability to enter into a binding agreement with Aiways regarding the Acquisition; our ability to close the Acquisition; our ability to successfully integrate the newly acquired business; our financial performance and projections; our growth in revenue and earnings; and our business prospects and opportunities. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as "may," "should," "expects," "anticipates," "contemplates," "estimates," "believes," "plans," "projected," "predicts," "potential," or "hopes" or the negative of these or similar terms. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including: the execution of any definitive agreement to effect the proposed Acquisition and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereunder, including the Acquisition. These and other factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are only predictions. The forward-looking events discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives, may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review risk factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and in its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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DESOTO, Tx (KDAF) — Are you wanting to volunteer? The City of Desoto invites you to its first volunteer fair this week.
On Thursday, Aug. 11, officials with the City of DeSoto invite people to come out and learn about the volunteer opportunities in the city.
Officials said in a tweet, “YOU’RE INVITED: The City of DeSoto invites you to come out to its first volunteer fair on Thursday, August 11 at the DeSoto Civic Center starting at 6 pm. Learn about volunteer opportunities in the community with Boards and Commissions and six other departments.”
The fair will be at the DeSoto Civic Center located at 211 E. Pleasant Run Road. For more information, visit desototexas.gov. | https://cw33.com/news/city-of-desoto-is-hosting-its-first-volunteer-fair-on-thursday-aug-11/ | 2022-08-09T18:19:15Z |
GrowPath continues to sign new clients looking for complete case management solutions.
DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Carolina Whistleblower Attorneys has decided to implement GrowPath's full case management solution, which includes intake, case management, and office optimizer modules. The team represents clients who have proof of fraud against the government in whistleblower/qui tam cases.
Lead attorney Bill Nettles cites GrowPath's ever-expanding stable of patents as a primary reason to implement its full case management solution. "No other company out there has 26 patents in case management technology. GrowPath is solving problems before they become problems, and we are confident that it will help us work our whistleblower cases more effectively, with better results." said Nettles.
GrowPath CEO Neal Goffman confirms the advantages his company offers law firms. "GrowPath offers features designed to help attorneys and law firms automate processes with precision, so that the attorneys can focus on what matters – their clients.
CarolinaWhistleblower Attorneys is a law firm of recognized and respected attorneys who are dedicated to advocating for their whistleblower clients. They have the resources and experience to guide their clients through the complex process of blowing the whistle on organizations and individuals who may be defrauding the government. To learn more, visit carolinawhistleblower.com.
GrowPath is a cutting-edge legal case management software delivering industry-leading solutions for personal injury law firms. By partnering with GrowPath, in addition to the benefits of using a market-leading platform, firms get access to some of the best and most creative minds in the industry. From the individuals leading our company to those working closely every day with our clients, we have years of real-world expertise building successful plaintiffs' firms. GrowPath is empowering firms to boost revenue by improving the efficiency of the services they deliver. To learn more, visit: https://growpath.com/demo.
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Ex-Minneapolis officer who killed 911 caller to be released
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman who called 911 to report a possible sexual assault in the alley behind her home is scheduled to be released from prison next week, months after his murder conviction was overturned and he was resentenced on a lesser charge.
Mohamed Noor, 36, is scheduled to be released from custody Monday, 18 days shy of the fifth anniversary of the July 15, 2017, fatal shooting of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, a 40-year-old dual U.S.-Australian citizen and yoga teacher who was engaged to be married.
Noor was initially convicted of third-degree murder and manslaughter, but last year the Minnesota Supreme Court tossed out his murder conviction and 12 1/2-year sentence, saying the murder charge didn’t apply to the circumstances of this case. He was resentenced to four years and nine months on the manslaughter charge.
In Minnesota, it’s presumed that a defendant with good behavior will serve two-thirds of a sentence in prison and the rest on supervised release, commonly known as parole. The DOC’s website says Noor will be on supervised release until Jan. 24, 2024.
Damond’s father, John Ruszczyk, said Friday that the family was disappointed that Noor’s third-degree murder conviction was overturned.
“His release after a trivial sentence shows great disrespect to the wishes of the jury who represented the communities of Minneapolis and their wish to make a statement about the communities’ expectations of police behavior and actions,” Ruszczyk wrote in response to emailed questions from The Associated Press.
Damond’s stepmother, Maryan Heffernan, said in a phone interview that the timing of Noor’s release — so close to the anniversary of Damond’s death — is painful.
“We’re very disappointed. But we’re not surprised. We’ve been watching events in Minneapolis from miles away and we’re still bewildered about the charge being dropped and we’re still bewildered about the culture of the Minneapolis Police Department,” Heffernan said, adding that she believes Noor was the product of a “very dysfunctional department.”
After his conviction, Noor began serving his time at Minnesota’s maximum-security prison in Oak Park Heights, but the Star Tribune reported he was transferred to a facility in North Dakota in July 2019 for his own safety. Department of Corrections spokesman Nicholas Kimball said Noor is still out of state, but did not specify where.
“For safety reasons, we aren’t able to provide more detail than what is available on the public website, which is the scheduled date of release,” Kimball said.
It wasn’t clear whether Noor would return to Minnesota. His attorney, Tom Plunkett, declined to comment, saying, “at this point I just want to respect Mr. Noor’s privacy.”
Damond’s killing angered citizens in the U.S. and Australia, and led to the resignation of Minneapolis’ police chief. It also led the department to change its policy on body cameras; Noor and his partner didn’t have theirs activated when they were investigating Damond’s 911 call.
Noor testified at his 2019 trial that he and his partner were driving slowly in an alley when a loud bang on their police SUV made him fear for their lives. He said he saw a woman appear at the partner’s driver’s side window and raise her right arm before he fired a shot from the passenger seat to stop what he thought was a threat.
Damond was a meditation teacher and life coach who was killed about a month before her wedding. Her maiden name was Justine Ruszczyk, and though she was not yet married, she had already been using her fiance’s last name.
Her fiance, Don Damond, declined to comment on Noor’s upcoming release, but said during Noor’s resentencing that he had forgiven the former officer, and that he had no doubt Justine also would have forgiven him “for your inability in managing your emotions that night.”
Noor, who is Somali American, was believed to be the first Minnesota officer convicted of murder for an on-duty shooting. Activists who had long called for officers to be held accountable for the deadly use of force applauded the murder conviction.
Since Noor’s conviction, former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, was convicted of murder in the May 2020 killing of George Floyd, a Black man who was pinned to the pavement under Chauvin’s knee. Chauvin’s colleague, Thomas Lane, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting manslaughter, while two other officers are awaiting trial on charges of aiding and abetting both murder and manslaughter. All four have been convicted on federal charges of violating Floyd’s rights.
In another case, former Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter was convicted of manslaughter after she said she mistook her Taser for her handgun when she fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black motorist, during a traffic stop last year.
John Ruszczyk said in his email to the AP that his family believes state investigators and the Minneapolis Police Department did not fully cooperate with the investigation into his daughter’s killing and he was disturbed by the agency’s culture.
He said he believes the department accepts using violence as a way to control challenging situations, which he said contributed to her death. He cited a recent report from the state Department of Human Rights which found that the agency has engaged in a pattern of race discrimination for at least a decade, including using force more often on people of color. Federal authorities are also investigating whether the department engaged in a pattern of discrimination.
“How could officers go out onto the streets in the roles of defenders of public safety and order with the attitude to their duties and obligations that allows them to shoot first and ask questions later?” he wrote.
Days after Noor’s conviction, Minneapolis agreed to pay $20 million to Damond’s family, believed at the time to be the largest settlement stemming from police violence in Minnesota. It was surpassed last year when Minneapolis agreed to a $27 million settlement in Floyd’s death just as Chauvin was going on trial.
The killing of Floyd led to a reckoning over police brutality and discrimination involving people of color. The department is facing calls for more accountability and the state is recommending several changes as it seeks a court-enforceable consent decree. City leaders continue to debate how to change the system.
She said that at his trial, the family was told that Damond’s death would lead to change, but when Floyd was killed, “we were absolutely shattered because nothing had changed. We felt that Justine’s death meant nothing ... She is forgotten.”
But Heffernan said that Damond is remembered by people in Australia, and her family thinks of her her every day. On the anniversary of her death, they go quietly to her favorite beach and throw pink flowers — her favorite color — into the surf as the sun is rising.
She also said that once a month during the summer, her family sends flowers to the site of Damond’s killing, as well as on her birthday and July 15 — the day of her death.
“She touched a lot of people’s hearts, which I think is quite amazing,” Heffernan said.
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This story has been updated to correct Noor’s sentence on the manslaughter count to four years and nine months, not 41 months.
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Global B2B e-commerce company, Alibaba.com, partners with AliResearch to co-publish a report that reveals telling research on the survival of Micro- Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) throughout and beyond the pandemic in time for MSME Day 2022.
GENEVA, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate MSME Day 2022 on June 27, Alibaba.com and AliResearch Institute, Alibaba Group's research arm, published the report "Challenges, Responses, and Transformation of MSMEs in the Post-Pandemic Era". The report takes a multi-focal look at how Micro- Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) fared through the pandemic to provide a better understanding of what action businesses took in order to survive, revealing key findings that include:
- MSMEs are critical to the global economy, comprising 90% of businesses worldwide and contributing 70%+ of global employment and 50-60% of GDP.
- MSMEs were hit hard by the pandemic, with micro-businesses suffering disproportionately: up to 70% of global MSMEs saw sales decline with two-thirds reporting their sales dropped by 40%.
- MSMEs offline business has been severely disrupted by lack of demand while online sales have skyrocketed; digitization is an effective way for MSMEs to risk-proof their business: the survival rate of MSMEs is 7 percentage points higher in the regions with the highest ecommerce than in those with the lowest.
This research report was led and drafted by Professor Gan Li, an economist at Texas A&M University, and his academic research team, based on key findings from a quantitative survey among MSMEs led by Alibaba.com and AliResearch, as well as studies through a wide variety of relevant public and academic information sources. The report is available in multiple languages and can be downloaded here.
The United Nations General Assembly designated 27 June as Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (A/RES/71/279) in order to raise awareness of the contribution that small businesses make to sustainable, inclusive and resilient economic growth and, shared prosperity and decent work for all.
One of the most significant observations of the Alibaba.com report is that MSMEs are not only the backbone of the post-pandemic economic recovery but also a key contributor to a more inclusive and diverse economy. According to the report, MSMEs account for 90% of businesses, 70% of employment, and 50~60% of GDP worldwide. In the US, 28% of small businesses are minority-owned, and 33% are women-owned[1].
The research also uncovered that of all MSMEs, the pandemic took the largest toll on smaller MSMEs. This was to be expected since many smaller businesses simply did not have the resources or infrastructure to roll with the punches of repeated shutdowns, local restrictions, shortages, and other issues caused by the pandemic.
Less than a quarter of MSMEs escaped the negative effects of the pandemic-- with only 23.5% of MSMEs not suffering from a decline in sales. Two-thirds of MSMEs had business drop by 40%. These statistics only begin to encompass the effects of the pandemic that has now been going on for over two years,
"We have to recognize that MSMEs are not only critical economic players but their health and prosperity are also critical to a full and sustainable global economic recovery. Consequently, we have released this report to help return MSMEs to the center stage and facilitate broader and more practical discussions about supporting MSMEs and equipping them for greater economic impact." Said Hongbin Gao, Vice-president of Alibaba Group, Head of AliResearch Institute
Digital transformation has proven to be a lifeline to many MSMEs during the pandemic, by reducing their costs, providing timely access to information, optimizing workflows, and expanding into new markets. Although e-commerce was already very popular in retail, the pandemic has sped up its adoption in the wholesale and manufacturing industries.
The research revealed that the survival rate of MSMEs is 7 percentage points higher in the regions with the highest e-commerce penetration than in those with the lowest. In addition, the economic downturn was less severe in regions with higher e-commerce penetration rates.
Andrew Zheng, Vice-President of Alibaba.com, said, "The pandemic has changed global trade forever. There is no denying that businesses and individuals have suffered tremendously. However, the creativity and ingenuity that MSMEs have put into action to overcome the many hurdles created by the pandemic are nothing short of impressive. E-commerce may have served as a survival mechanism throughout the pandemic, but moving forward, it will remain a valuable tool for global trade. Social selling, live commerce, virtual trade shows, and request for quotation (RFQ) marketplaces allow sellers to get creative in how they reach their audiences and make it easier for them to connect with their ideal clients. Through digitization, MSMEs can also easily access insights related to internet traffic, demand forecasting, and other key analytics that empower them to make better decisions for their businesses."
About Alibaba.com
The first business unit of Alibaba Group, Alibaba.com is a leading platform for global B2B e-commerce that aims to make it easy to do business anywhere. Launched in 1999, Alibaba.com is engaged in services covering all aspects of commerce, including providing businesses with tools that help reach a global audience for their products and helping buyers discover products, find suppliers, and place orders online fast and efficiently. It serves millions of buyers and suppliers from over 200 countries and regions around the world.
About AliResearch Institute
Established in 2007, AliResearch serves as a platform to consolidate efforts from enterprises, academics and research institutions to help market players and industries to accelerate digital transformation.
As the research arm of Alibaba Group, AliResearch has been closely tracking the constant changes and innovations brought by the new era of digital technology.
Aided by a full spectrum of innovative use cases stemming from Alibaba's ecosystem, the institute stays at the forefront of producing insightful thinking and crucial findings on the country's fast developing digital economy.
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Georgia prisoner sentenced to die in guard killings
EATONTON, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia prisoner convicted of killing two guards during an escape from a prison transport bus five years ago has been sentenced to die.
A jury on Thursday agreed unanimously on a death sentence for Ricky Dubose in the June 2017 shooting deaths of Sgt. Christopher Monica and Sgt. Curtis Billue, news outlets reported. The jury on Monday had found him guilty of charges including murder.
A second prisoner charged in the killings, Donnie Rowe, was convicted of murder in September. A judge sentenced him to serve life in prison without parole after jurors couldn’t agree whether he should be sentenced to death.
Dubose and Rowe escaped together from the bus in Putnam County, southeast of Atlanta, on June 13, 2017, and were arrested in Tennessee days later.
Dubose was accused of firing the gun that killed the officers after he and Rowe slipped out of handcuffs and burst through an unlocked gate at the front of the bus. Prosecutors say Dubose grabbed one of the officers’ weapons and shot Monica, the guard, and then Billue, the driver, both in the head. Security cameras on the bus recorded the violent escape and roughly 30 other prisoners witnessed the killings.
An attorney for Dubose had acknowledged in her opening statement that Dubose was guilty, but she said the jury should find him guilty and intellectually disabled or guilty but mentally ill. That would have made him ineligible for the death penalty.
Prosecutors rejected the defense arguments, saying Dubose was an intelligent and calculated killer.
Dubose, 29, was already serving a 20-year sentence for a 2015 armed robbery and assault in Elbert County when he escaped. He had been in prison earlier, as well.
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HOUSTON, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Improving accessibility to art and culture has long been a challenge in America. Communities of color receive only 4% of all foundation arts funding, despite representing 37% percent of the population. Shuttered venues and funding limitations due to COVID-19 continue to create new barriers for underserved populations to experience the arts.
In unincorporated East Harris County, it can be challenging for residents to experience the joy of creativity, as the number of creative venues is more limited than in other parts of Houston. In fact, the area is considered an "arts desert" – an area in which arts programming is unavailable within a 20-mile radius. As the first and only venue of its kind in the neighborhood, The Harris County Cultural Arts Center (HCCAC) aims to be a family-friendly solution to the lack of arts accessibility in the area.
"The arts are essential to the healthy development of the mind, the body, and the soul, and are a means of understanding ourselves and others," said Michelle Bonton, Executive Director of Harris County Cultural Arts Council. "We believe that one cannot fully benefit from the human experience apart from the arts and that the arts help break through cultural barriers and create a stronger, more connected, more just society."
HCCAC believes kids exposed to the arts early and often have the greatest chance to live healthier lives and are more deeply connected to their community. The organization's mission is to make this exposure possible for people of all income levels by using culture, community, and collaboration to present shows and exhibitions directly to the people inside the community so they can experience them close to home.
The group has been working since 1999 to provide summer arts programming and became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2018 following Hurricane Harvey. The organization is funded by individual donors and grants and is not affiliated with Harris County. It's now in its next phase of transitioning the community into a destination for cultural tourism through preserving, sharing, and celebrating the histories and cultures of Black and Brown people.
To learn more visit harriscountycac.org.
The Harris County Cultural Arts Council (HCCAC) is a BIPOC-founded and led non-profit arts organization serving unincorporated East Harris County. Its cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists, and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. HCCAC works to eradicate the cultural desert that currently exists in the area by providing a space for art to thrive and for those in underrepresented areas to participate without leaving their community. HCCAC's mission is to increase arts access for underserved communities and to preserve, share, and celebrate the histories and cultures of Black and Brown people. Through its programs and events, HCCAC provides the community with creative experiences centered through a culturally relevant lens.
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- Roche has developed a COVID-19 test for researchers that detects the latest subvariant BA.2.75 and can differentiate it from BA.4 or BA.5
- This new test is a highly accurate tool that specifically targets mutations found in the BA.2.75 subvariant - providing important epidemiological insights in monitoring the potential impact of therapeutics, vaccines, and public health interventions
PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) and its subsidiary TIB Molbiol have developed a COVID-19 test for researchers that detects and differentiates the latest subvariant of interest BA.2.75. The test specifically targets two of the known unique mutations in BA.2.75, which allows clear differentiation against other notable subvariants.
"Roche is pleased to have developed a test for researchers that provides insights into the epidemiology of BA.2.75, helping to understand its impact on public health," said Cindy Perettie, Head of Molecular Labs at Roche Diagnostics Solutions. "Being able to differentiate emerging variants and understanding their similarities and mutations, can provide a basis for experts to make predictions of their spread and response to treatment strategies."
Since it was first detected in India in May 2022, cases of BA.2.75 have been reported in more than a dozen countries. The BA.2.75 is a subvariant related to the Omicron variant. The subvariant is being monitored by both the World Health Organization as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It has not reached the level of a Variant of Concern, but differentiating it from BA.4 and BA.5 allows for improved tracking to understand how it is spreading.
The available research use only test, VirSNiP SARS-CoV-2 Spike 147E 152R, adds to the broad suite of COVID-19 test kits developed by Roche and TIB Molbiol, for instance for the detection of the recent BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants, as well as other mutations present in the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant.
Roche and TIB Molbiol's researchers continue to work in collaboration with partners globally to continually screen for new variants and emerging diseases.
The test specifically targets two of the known unique mutations, K147E and W152R, in BA.2.75, which allows clear differentiation against other notable subvariants. This test is for research use only and is available globally. The VirSNiP SARS-CoV-2 Spike 147E 152R for use on Lightcycler(R) and cobas® z480 analyser.
As a leading healthcare company, we are doing all we can to support countries in their fight against COVID-19 and minimising its impact. That is why we are working with governments, policy makers, healthcare professionals and others to help contain the COVID-19 pandemic and make sure patients continue to receive the tests, treatment and care they need.
The pandemic has profoundly raised awareness of the role diagnostics play in COVID-19 diagnosis, treatment development and disease management. Roche has developed and launched more than 20 COVID-19 diagnostics solutions, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and rapid antigen and antibody tests. Our solutions serve the entire diagnostic continuum, from high-throughput laboratories to point-of-care and home self-testing, and cover all currently known variants. To help meet global demand, we have supplied more than 1.5 billion tests for COVID-19 since March 2020.
Roche continues to evaluate its existing therapeutic portfolio and is researching future options to help benefit patients with Covid-19. Our IL-6 inhibitor Actemra®/RoActemra® (tocilizumab) has been approved for patients hospitalised with severe COVID-19 in more than 30 countries including the European Union and is authorised for emergency use in the United States. The World Health Organization has prequalified Actemra for use in patients with severe COVID-19, facilitating its availability in low- and middle-income countries. In addition, we have been improving access to Actemra by introducing an international differentiated pricing strategy, providing the medicine at cost for use in low- and middle-income countries and non asserting patents in these regions during the pandemic.
We have also been partnering with Regeneron to jointly develop the antibody combination Ronapreve™ (casirivimab and imdevimab, known as REGEN-COV™ in the US). It has been approved in multiple territories including the European Union, Japan, and Switzerland and authorised for emergency or temporary pandemic use in many countries including the US. The antibody combination has been made available to patients in more than 60 countries, across many geographies including low and middle income countries. As the virus continues to evolve, we are constantly monitoring Ronapreve's activity against emerging variants of concern, and will share results with health authorities as soon as possible.
Our utmost goal remains to be a trusted partner who acts with urgency to save and improve the lives of patients with COVID-19 and to reduce its burden on society. For more information please visit our COVID-19 response page.
Founded in 1896 in Basel, Switzerland, as one of the first industrial manufacturers of branded medicines, Roche has grown into the world's largest biotechnology company and the global leader in in-vitro diagnostics. The company pursues scientific excellence to discover and develop medicines and diagnostics for improving and saving the lives of people around the world. We are a pioneer in personalised healthcare and want to further transform how healthcare is delivered to have an even greater impact. To provide the best care for each person we partner with many stakeholders and combine our strengths in Diagnostics and Pharma with data insights from the clinical practice.
In recognising our endeavor to pursue a long-term perspective in all we do, Roche has been named one of the most sustainable companies in the pharmaceuticals industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the thirteenth consecutive year. This distinction also reflects our efforts to improve access to healthcare together with local partners in every country we work.
Genentech, in the United States, is a wholly owned member of the Roche Group. Roche is the majority shareholder in Chugai Pharmaceutical, Japan.
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OSLO, Norway, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) has via its subsidiary Sportnco Gaming signed an additional agreement with an existing partner for the provision of its sportsbook and player account management (PAM) in Colombia, making it now the third regulated market where it provides both software and services to the client, in what is shaping up to be a rewarding partnership between the two companies.
Sportnco is already active in Colombia with its PAM for another client, and this deal marks the first launch of the sportsbook in Colombia, allowing the tier 1 operator to launch with the full end-to-end software offering.
The Columbian market is a lucrative and fast growing market for the industry. In 2021 online gross profits were reported at $420m according to H2 Gambling Capital, of which 56% is coming from sports betting and growing at an enticing 120% YoY.
GiG and Sportnco have extensive knowledge and experience in delivering complex and highly regulated markets successfully, in particular across LATAM. The focus is aimed at driving positive margin on behalf of customers, making them a top choice for operators looking to launch or migrate gaming operations in such markets.
Hervé Schlosser, Managing Director of Sportnco, said: "The growing demand is a clear sign that we have created a sportsbook solution that is recognised as an industry leader within the iGaming industry. It makes us very proud that a leading tier 1 operator has once again placed trust in our technology and services for another market. We are looking forward to strengthening our relationship with our long-term partner within Colombia."
For more information,contact:
Richard Brown, CEO GiG, richard.brown@gig.com, +34 661599025
About Gaming Innovation Group (GiG)
Gaming Innovation Group is a leading iGaming technology company, providing solutions, products and services to iGaming Operators. Founded in 2012, Gaming Innovation Group's vision is 'To be the industry-leading platform, sportsbook and media provider delivering world-class solutions to our iGaming partners and their customers. GiG's mission is to drive sustainable growth and profitability of our partners through product innovation, scalable technology and quality of service. Gaming Innovation Group operates out of Malta and is dual-listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GIG and on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker symbol GIGSEK. www.gig.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALJJ) ("ALJ") announced results today for its third quarter ended June 30, 2022.
ALJ is the parent company of Faneuil, Inc. ("Faneuil"), a leading provider of call center services, back-office operations, and staffing services to governmental and commercial clients across the United States.
Recent Developments and Basis of Presentation
ALJ completed the sale of certain assets of Faneuil's tolling and transportation vertical and health benefit exchange vertical (the "Faneuil Asset Sale") on April 1, 2022, for cash consideration of $142.3 million less an indemnification escrow amount of approximately $15.0 million. Faneuil is also eligible to receive additional earn-out payments based upon the performance of certain customer agreements in an aggregate amount of up to $25.0 million. ALJ recognized a gain on sale of assets of approximately $112.0 million, net of taxes during the three months ended June 30, 2022.
ALJ completed the sale of all the outstanding shares of common stock of Phoenix Color Corp. (the "Phoenix Sale") on April 13, 2022 for cash consideration totaling approximately $135.9 million. Phoenix's results of operations are excluded from continuing operations presented below and are presented as discontinued operations. ALJ recognized a gain on sale of discontinued operations of approximately $46.8 million, net of taxes during the three months ended June 30, 2022.
In connection with the Faneuil Asset Sale, ALJ repaid in full all outstanding indebtedness and terminated all commitments and obligations under that certain financing agreement, dated June 29, 2021, with Blue Torch Finance LLC ("Blue Torch," and such facility, the "Blue Torch Term Loan") in an amount equal to approximately $92.2 million ("Blue Torch Payoff").
In connection with the Phoenix Sale on April 13, 2022, the Company terminated all commitments and obligations under that certain Amended and Restated Financing Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2021, with PNC Bank, National Association (as amended, the "PNC Revolver").
ALJ also owned a third segment, Floors-N-More, LLC, d/b/a Carpets N' More ("Carpets"). ALJ acquired and disposed of Carpets in April 2014 and February 2021, respectively. As such, Carpets' results of operations are excluded from continuing operations and are presented below as discontinued operations.
Investment Highlights – Three and Nine Months Ended June 30, 2022
Consolidated Results for ALJ (continuing operations only)
- All revenue is attributable to Faneuil (see below for discussion).
- ALJ recognized income from continuing operations of $105.9 million and net income per share from continuing operations of $1.93 (diluted) for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $6.8 million and net loss per share from continuing operations of ($0.16) (diluted) for the three months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. The increase in net income from continuing operations is due to gains resulting from the Faneuil Asset Sale. ALJ recognized a loss from continuing operations of $8.5 million and loss per share from continuing operations of ($0.20) (diluted) for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
- ALJ recognized adjusted EBITDA loss from continuing operations of $3.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $5.9 million, or 261.4%, compared to adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $2.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease was driven by lower volumes at Faneuil due to the Faneuil Asset Sale and to completion of customer contracts. ALJ recognized adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
- ALJ recognized net income from continuing operations of $85.4 million and net income per share from continuing operations of $1.56 (diluted) for the nine months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $13.4 million and net loss per share from continuing operations of ($0.32) (diluted) for the nine months ended June 30, 2022, respectively. The increase in net income from continuing operations is due to gains resulting from the Faneuil Asset Sale.
- ALJ recognized adjusted EBITDA loss from continuing operations of $5.5 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $13.8 million, or 166.7%, compared to adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $8.3 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was driven by lower volumes at Faneuil due to the Faneuil Asset Sale and to completion of customer contracts, higher medical insurance claims under Faneuil's self-insurance medical plan, and the usage of more costly subcontract labor to supplement call center workforce.
Jess Ravich, Chief Executive Officer of ALJ, said, "We continue to refine our strategic review after monetizing most of our core assets and portfolio companies last quarter."
Results for Faneuil
Faneuil recognized net revenue of $57.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $72.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Net revenue decreased $15.2 million, or 20.8%, mainly attributable to a $16.5 million reduction driven by the completion of customer contracts, somewhat offset by a $3.1 million decrease from new customer contracts and $3.4 million net increase from existing customer call volumes. Faneuil recognized net revenue of $68.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Faneuil segment adjusted EBITDA loss was $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to segmented adjusted EBITDA of $3.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Segment adjusted EBITDA decreased $5.5 million, or 147.2%. The decrease was driven by lower volumes at Faneuil due to the Faneuil Asset Sale and to completion of customer contracts. Faneuil recognized segment adjusted EBITDA of $2.8 million from the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Faneuil recognized net revenue of $200.9 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $243.1 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2021. Net revenue decreased $42.2 million, or 17.4%, mainly attributable to a $56.8 million reduction driven by the completion of customer contracts, somewhat offset by a $12.4 million net increase in existing customer call volumes and $3.7 million from new customer contracts.
Faneuil segment adjusted EBITDA loss was $0.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2022 compared to segmented adjusted EBITDA of $12.4 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2021. Segment adjusted EBITDA decreased $13.2 million, or 106.6%. The decrease was driven by lower volumes at Faneuil due to the Faneuil Asset Sale and to completion of customer contracts, higher medical insurance claims under Faneuil's self-insurance medical plan, and the usage of more costly subcontract labor to supplement call center workforce.
Faneuil estimates its net revenue for the three months ending September 30, 2022 to be in the range of $33.5 million to $36.0 million, compared to $46.1 million, on a pro forma basis, for the three months ended September 30, 2021.
Faneuil contract backlog expected to be realized within the next twelve months as of June 30, 2022 was $77.6 million, compared to $89.5 million as of March 31, 2021 and $60.6 million as of March 31, 2022, 2021, on a pro forma basis. Faneuil's total contract backlog as of June 30, 2022 was $121.0 million as compared to $140.3 million as of June 30, 2021 and $105.4 million as of March 31, 2022, on a pro forma basis. The decrease in total Faneuil backlog from June 30, 2022 compared to June 30, 2021 was primarily due to the loss of contracts offset slightly by new business.
Results for Phoenix
As a result of the Phoenix Sale, Phoenix results of operations were classified as discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. ALJ reported a gain on the sale of Phoenix during the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In our earnings releases, prepared remarks, conference calls, presentations, and webcasts, we may present certain adjusted financial measures that are not calculated according to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). These non-GAAP financial measures are designed to complement the GAAP financial information presented in this release because management believes they present information regarding ALJ that is useful to investors. The non-GAAP financial measures presented should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the comparable GAAP financial measure.
We present adjusted EBITDA because we believe it is frequently used by analysts, investors, and other interested parties in the evaluation of our company. ALJ defines segment adjusted EBITDA as segment net income (loss) before depreciation and amortization expense, interest expense, litigation loss, recovery of litigation loss, restructuring and cost reduction initiatives, loan amendment expenses, fair value of warrants issued in connection with loan amendments, stock-based compensation, acquisition/disposition-related expenses, gain on disposal of assets, net, income taxes, loss on debt extinguishment, asset impairments, and other non-recurring items. Adjusted EBITDA measures are not calculated in the same manner by all companies and, accordingly, may not be an appropriate measure for comparison. Below are reconciliations of our net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to consolidated adjusted EBITDA:
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information - Segment Net Revenue, Segment Adjusted EBITDA, and Debt
Historically, ALJ's principal sources of liquidity have been cash provided by operations and borrowings under various debt arrangements. During April 2022, the following transactions had, and will continue to have, a significant impact on our liquidity and capital resources: i) Faneuil Asset Sale, ii) Phoenix Sale, iii) Blue Torch Term Loan payoff, and iv) termination of the PNC Revolver.
As of June 30, 2022, and September 30, 2021, consolidated debt and consolidated net debt were comprised of the following (exclusive of deferred financing costs):
About ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc.
ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of Faneuil, Inc., a leading provider of call center services, back-office operations, and staffing services, to commercial and governmental clients across the United States.
Forward-Looking Statements
ALJ's third quarter ended June 30, 2022 earnings release and related communications contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Such statements include information regarding our expectations, impact of COVID-19, goals or intentions regarding the future, including but not limited to statements about our financial projections and business growth, management of Faneuil's remaining verticals, our plans for deploying our cash balances, the exploration of strategic alternatives, and other statements including the words "will" and "expect" and similar expressions. You should not place undue reliance on these statements, as they involve certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results or performance may differ materially from those discussed in any such statement. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are discussed in our annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available through EDGAR on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements in this release are made as of the date hereof and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
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TOKYO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aucnet Inc. (hereinafter "Aucnet"), an information distribution support services firm, announced its support for the recommendations issued by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (hereinafter "TCFD" (*1)), and joined the TCFD Consortium (*2), which is made up of supporting companies and financial institutions.
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Aucnet also launched on June 30, 2022 a website on the TCFD recommendations as well as information based on the four thematic areas of the TCFD's recommended framework: governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets.
URL: https://www.aucnet.co.jp/en/tcfd/
Under its sustainability policy, "Circulating Valuable Goods on a Global Scale - Circulation Engine -," Aucnet has been contributing to building a sustainable global environment since its establishment. With the help of partners around the world, Aucnet has built a circular distribution system that offers valuable goods to clients in various markets. By participating in the Japan TCFD Consortium and launching the website, Aucnet is committed to publicly disclosing its impact on climate change and pertinent information based on the TCFD's recommendations.
Aucnet's Four Thematic Areas under TCFD Recommendations
1. Governance
The Sustainability Committee, chaired by the President & COO, Shinichiro Fujisaki, works with the Risk Management Subcommittee, which manages risks related to the company, and shares responsibility for managing climate change-related risks and opportunities, implementing measures, setting KPIs and reporting on the progress. The Board of Directors, which is the managerial decision-making body, receives and supervises a report on climate change-related initiatives from the Sustainability Committee once a year.
2. Strategy
Based on the TCFD recommendations, a predictive analysis was conducted to understand the business impact of climate-related risks and opportunities for Aucnet's consolidated subsidiaries. Based on the predictive analysis, the extreme weather conditions brought about by climate change and the introduction of policy regulations by governments were examined, and the risks and opportunities identified were reflected and addressed in Aucnet's strategies.
3. Risk Management
To establish a sustainability management system, a cross-sectional body called the Sustainability Committee has been formed to address all climate change-related matters and promote company-wide responses to the effects of climate change. In particular, climate change-related risks are identified by the Sustainability Committee in conjunction with the Risk Management Subcommittee. The identified risks are assessed by the Risk Management Subcommittee and then discussed and approved by the Board of Directors. Climate change risks are thus managed within the company-wide risk management process.
4. Metrics and Targets
On June 29, 2021, Aucnet established a sustainability policy and "Gross Circulation Value" (hereinafter: GCV) as an indicator to be used for specific future actions. Originally established as an indicator of the total circulated value of goods traded and circulated in the markets served by Aucnet, the definition was newly revised as an indicator to manage climate-related risks and opportunities. It is currently defined as an indicator that shows the impact of Aucnet's business activities on the economy and the environment in monetary terms. While the previous approach to the economic impact remains the same, the environmental impact is calculated by converting the "greenhouse gas emission reductions from used goods distribution and online trading" and the "greenhouse gas emissions emitted by Aucnet" into monetary terms.
As the scale of GCV expands, Aucnet is moving towards less goods being thrown away and not as many new goods being created. The number in 2020 for GCV was 428.8 billion yen. GCV is one of the key management indicators in Aucnet's medium-term management plan, and Aucnet aims to achieve a GCV of 1 trillion yen by 2025.
Notes:
(*1) An international initiative established by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) in 2015 in response to the G20 to encourage companies to disclose information related to "Governance," "Strategy," "Risk Management" and "Metrics and Targets" and the financial implications of the losses and benefits that climate change presents to their businesses. TCFD Official Website: https://www.fsb-tcfd.org/
(*2) A forum established in 2019 to discuss initiatives to help financial institutions and others make appropriate investment decisions. Initiatives are promoted by companies, financial institutions and other entities which cooperate with the TCFD recommendations. Japan TCFD Consortium Website: https://tcfd-consortium.jp
Aucnet Company Profile
Company name: Aucnet Inc.
Head office: Aoyama OM Square, Kita-Aoyama 2-chome 5-8, Minato-ku, Tokyo (107-8349)
Representatives: Chairman & CEO; Kiyotaka Fujisaki, President & COO; Shinichiro Fujisaki
Date of establishment: June 29, 1985
Capital: 1,806 million yen (as of December 31, 2021)
Consolidated net sales: 36,710 million yen (as of December 31, 2021)
Number of employees (consolidated): 858 (as of December 31, 2021)
Business description: Information distribution support services business, including the organization and operation of online auctions
Listing: TSE Prime (securities code: 3964)
URL: https://www.aucnet.co.jp/en/
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98-year-old WWII veteran receives diploma from S&S high school
SADLER, Texas (KXII) - The class of 2022 at S&S High School is ready to cross the stage.
But there’s one graduate, in particular, who has waited 80 years for this moment.
“I never gave it a thought whatsoever,” said graduate Weldon McClane. “This is amazing to me.”
Weldon McClane lived through what most high school students now study in school as part of history class.
McClane was in tenth grade when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, an event that rewrote his life story.
“That’s when all hell broke loose,” said McClane. “That’s when I started to really want to get into the service.”
He was too young to fight, so he dropped out of school to work at an airplane factory making B-24s, planes that transported cargo, supplies, and soldiers.
At 18, he joined the army, arriving at Normandy one day after D Day, and went on to liberate a concentration camp in Germany.
“I am proud about my service,” said McClane. “I believe in it. I still believe in it.”
He survived gunshot wounds and shrapnel from bombs.
When he returned to the U.S., he faced a new challenge, finding a job.
“He said he would pick up anything that would pay any kind of money, and it was all around Sadler,” said Jessi French, McClane’s granddaughter.
McClane worked on phone lines, electric, and water lines around town.
“He would always comment, ‘well, I don’t have my diploma, so I can’t do that, or I didn’t graduate,’ and then as he got older, he started making comments like ‘well, I’m just stupid, or I’m just dumb. I just don’t know that, or I don’t know these things,’” said French. “A lot of us were like, ‘are you kidding me?’ It was really hard to hear.”
That’s when his granddaughter stepped in.
“He might have given up those two years, but it was so much more than he would have gotten at school here,” said French.
Reporter: “did you ever think you’d get your diploma at 98, coming back from the war?”
“Good Lord, no,” said McClane. “I don’t deserve it. I did as much as I could. Would I do it again? Yes. I believe in my country.”
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INDIANAPOLIS, August 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmark Recovery of Indianapolis, a family-owned alcohol and drug addiction treatment provider announces a new therapy group developed exclusively for military service members. Called "Roadmap to Resilience," the group is designed to help identify traumas that both veterans and active-duty military members have experienced and help them develop healthy coping skills.
Landmark Recovery is a verified partner with the Veterans Administration and a Joint Commission accredited health care provider, offering personalized addiction treatment including medical detox, residential treatment, and outpatient programs. The company's VA-approved treatments are developed around evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care. Therapists and group leaders at Landmark Recovery of Indianapolis recently underwent military cultural competency training to better understand service members' ethos, vocabulary, and customs.
"Statistics show that one in 10 veterans have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder," said Michelle Dubey, the chief clinical officer at Landmark Recovery. "Our service members deserve the best possible care and that's what we aim to provide. We offer a path to recover from drug and alcohol addiction and ongoing support once treatment is completed."
Landmark's Roadmap to Resilience group teaches life skills to help service members improve how they cope with stress. The program addresses six fitness areas: physical, interpersonal, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and spiritual.
Participants can expect to receive support and access to premium services such as:
- Staff with military cultural competency training
- Military liaison and patient navigator dedicated to assisting through the VA process
- Joint Commission accreditation
- Two individual therapy sessions weekly with masters-level clinicians
- 40 hours of weekly group therapy
- Family and alumni programs
Landmark Recovery, founded in 2016, is an evidence-based addiction recovery organization offering passionate, individualized treatment including detox, residential, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization. Landmark serves communities in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Nevada along with its sister company, Praxis by Landmark Recovery, which serves the Medicaid population. The Landmark of Louisville facility was named the No. 1 Addiction Treatment Center in Kentucky by Newsweek for 2021. For more information visit www.landmarkrecovery.com or call 866-504-8545.
Press Contact: Chrycilis Perry
Chrycilis.Perry@LandmarkRecovery.com
(629)-401-9745
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NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff’s shoes carried the message “Play for Peace” as she joined Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek and other tennis stars in a pre-U.S. Open exhibition event Wednesday night that helped generate more than $1 million for humanitarian assistance in Ukraine.
“You guys all know me: I like to speak out when it’s right,” Gauff said after teaming with former player John McEnroe in a mixed doubles match against Nadal and Swiatek. “I’m glad that I was able to be a part of this.”
The U.S. Tennis Association said 100% of proceeds from sales of tickets to its “Tennis Plays for Peace Exhibition” in Louis Armstrong Stadium went to an international nonprofit organization. Other players participating included Ukrainian pros Dayana Yastremska and Katarina Zavatska, 2021 U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez, Carlos Alcarez, Maria Sakkari, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Jessica Pegula.
“It really means a lot to see so many people supporting Ukraine,” Zavatska told the crowd, noting that it was her country’s Independence Day. “I really hope and I wish that next year we will celerbate this day in freedom.”
Tournament director Stacey Allaster said $1.2 million was raised as part of the USTA’s effort to generate at least $2 million to benefit Ukraine by the end of the U.S. Open, which starts Monday.
“The daily fighting goes on. … So every dollar that Ukraine can get is a life saved, a child fed,” said Sergiy Stakhovsky, a former pro player from Ukraine.
Earlier in the day, two-time major champion and former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka was dropped from the exhibition. Azarenka is from Belarus, which helped Russia launch its invasion of Ukraine in February. At least one Ukrainian tennis player, Marta Kostyuk, questioned having a Belarusian player participate Wednesday night.
The USTA issued a statement Wednesday, saying: “In the last 24 hours, after careful consideration and dialogue with all parties involved, Victoria Azarenka will not be participating … this evening. Vika is a strong player leader and we appreciate her willingness to participate. Given the sensitivities to Ukrainian players, and the ongoing conflict, we believe this is the right course of action for us.”
Azarenka and all players representing Russia or Belarus were banned from entering Wimbledon — which was held in June and July — because of the invasion of Ukraine. The USTA announced in June that it would allow those athletes to compete in the U.S. Open.
Azarenka won the Australian Open in 2012 and 2013, and was the runner-up at the U.S. Open in 2012, 2013 and 2020.
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PHOENIX, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading hospitality company, BWH Hotel Group, is expanding its presence in the Middle East as travel continues its resurgence in the region and worldwide. The expansion is part of the brand's larger effort to thoughtfully grow its footprint in key destinations across the globe, providing the unique offerings and experiences today's travelers and developers are seeking. BWH Hotel Group has experienced significant momentum in recent years, evolving into a global hospitality powerhouse with 18 distinctive brands across every chain scale segment, from luxury to economy.
As part of the Middle East expansion, BWH Hotel Group announced plans to open four hotels in the region in 2022, including three in Saudi Arabia and one in Dubai, one of the world's fastest growing cities. With an active pipeline of 34 hotels and 16 already in the region, BWH Hotel Group anticipates expanding its portfolio to 50 hotels in the Middle East within the next few years.
"We are excited to further grow our presence in the Middle East with the opening of four beautiful, modern and dynamic hotels in some of the world's most thriving city centers," said Ron Pohl, President of International Operations and President of WorldHotels. "At BWH Hotel Group, we are focused on putting the right hotels in the right markets, ensuring that no matter the travel purpose – business, leisure or everything in between – we offer a hotel to suit our guests' needs and exceed their expectations."
Of the 34 hotels opening in the region, below is a snapshot of four hotels celebrating openings in 2022:
The Best Western Plus Qurayyat City Center is located in Saudi Arabia near the city of Qurayyat, one of the largest ports in the Middle East and home to rich cultural and historical heritage. Amenities for this 118-room-plus new build hotel include contemporary and delectable food and beverage options from its comfortable and convenient lobby lounge to its gorgeous outdoor pool terrace, modern ballroom space and VIP meeting rooms ideal for business and group travel, and a premier health club so guests can prioritize health and wellness while on the road.
The Best Western Plus Tabuk City Center is centrally-located in the capital city of the Tabuk region in northwestern Saudi Arabia – known for charming coastal cities, multicultural cuisine and pristine beaches. Amenities for this 160-room hotel include onsite food and beverage options, multipurpose function space to suit a variety of travel needs, and a number of services and facilities for guests to enjoy, including a state-of-the-art fitness center and swimming pool.
The Best Western Ajyad Makkah is a 201-room property located in the holy city of Makkah and conveniently situated near the Al-Masjid al-Haram Mosque. This ideally located property is currently scheduled to open in September of 2022.
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About BWH Hotel Group®:
BWH Hotel Group is a leading, global hospitality network comprised of three hotel companies, including WorldHotels™ Collection, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotel Group®. The global network boasts approximately 4,500 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide*. With 18 brands across every chain scale segment, from economy to luxury, BWH Hotel Group suits the needs of developers and guests in every market.
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Hiring of Noelle Grainger as chief financial officer, Amber Dolman as general counsel and VP of strategy, and promotion of Kenn Flessner to chief operating officer further strengthens company's capabilities
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Transform Materials, a sustainable chemical company that uses microwave plasma technology to convert natural gas into acetylene and hydrogen, has appointed Noelle Grainger as chief financial officer, Amber Dolman as general counsel and VP of strategy, and Kenn Flessner as chief operating officer.
"We're incredibly fortunate to have Noelle and Amber come on board to support our growth as we progress plans for multiple commercial-scale plants," said David Soane Ph.D., founder and CEO of Transform Materials. "Additionally, I am pleased to announce the promotion of Kenn Flessner to COO. He has played a key role in several recent milestones and has been critical to the execution of various strategic initiatives."
Ms. Grainger joins from J.P. Morgan, bringing more than 28 years of relevant experience in equities, investments, and financial analysis with deep relationships in the investment banking and investor communities. Ms. Grainger held a variety of senior leadership roles during her tenure at J.P. Morgan, most recently as Global Head of Equity Research for J.P. Morgan's Corporate & Investment Bank. Under her leadership, J.P. Morgan's Equity Research teams achieved multiple #1 rankings from investor clients in the Institutional Investor and Greenwich Associates surveys. During her tenure as Head of U.S. Equity Research she was named Wall Street's "Best Analyst" by Greenwich Associates/Bloomberg. Prior to her leadership roles, Ms. Grainger was a senior equity analyst for nearly 10 years. She holds a BS from Boston College's Carroll School of Management.
"I am thrilled to join Transform Material's leadership team and lead the finance organization and investor engagement at this critical stage of our growth," said Noelle Grainger, CFO of Transform Materials. "Transform's proprietary technology brings unparalleled modularity, scalability, sustainability, and cost competitiveness to the production of clean acetylene and hydrogen, positioning Transform Materials as an innovator and leader in the decarbonization of chemical and industrial processes. I am eager to contribute to the commercialization and scale-up of this exceptional mission-based business."
Prior to joining Transform Materials, Ms. Dolman was a partner at Goodwin Procter where she worked for 18 years advising companies and investors on a variety of public and private transactions and ongoing matters. While at Goodwin, Ms. Dolman co-founded and co-chaired the firms Fintech practice and was named 'Top Women of the Law' and a 'Super Lawyers Rising Star.' Ms. Dolman earned her BA in Economics and Political Science from the University of Western Ontario and her JD from Georgetown University Law Center.
"I'm very excited to be moving in house at such a pivotal time for the company," said Amber Dolman, general counsel and VP of strategy for Transform Materials. "Transform has put together an incredible team of scientists and business professionals and I'm looking forward to being part of the next stage for the company."
Mr. Flessner has more than 30 years of experience and demonstrated success in managing supply networks including plant builds, production and plant management, transport and logistics, supply chain planning, procurement, and investment strategy. Before joining Transform Materials, Mr. Flessner led end-to-end supply chain activities for Givaudan's fragrance business in the Americas, including oversight of the world's largest fragrance compounding factory. Prior to that he led operating activities for all Linde America businesses, driving $2.5 billion in sales for the leading global supplier of industrial and specialty gases. Mr. Flessner holds an MBA in Finance from NYU's Stern School of Business, as well as a BS in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University.
"I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth at Transform as we transition the company to full commercial operations," said Kenn Flessner, COO of Transform Materials. "I look forward to working with Noelle, Amber and the rest of the management team to execute on our business plan."
About Transform Materials
Transform Materials LLC was founded in 2014 by scientist and serial entrepreneur David Soane, Ph.D. During six years of sustained R&D, the company has developed a ground-breaking technology that uses microwave-generated plasma to energize natural gas to form acetylene and hydrogen without any CO2 emissions, offering a substitute for the legacy processes in the chemical industry that generates impurities and form greenhouse gases. Complementing its contributions to chemical manufacturing, Transform's technology also produces hydrogen and acetylene in an energy-efficient way to address an important need in the burgeoning fuel cell and chemical industry. Transform's systems are compact and modular, thus readily scalable to match customer needs, whether for large plants or small industrial applications, integrating with existing systems and architecture to minimize adoption costs. Transform's patented technology platform initiates a green revolution in the utilization of natural gas, converting this abundant resource into acetylene and hydrogen without requiring combustion or energy-intensive electrolysis. To learn more, visit transformmaterials.com.
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To Meet Industry Demand, National Physician Recruiting Firm Expands Services to Include Recruitment of C-suite and VP-level Healthcare Leaders
IRVING, Texas, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adaptive Medical Partners, a leading physician recruiting firm based in Irving, Texas, announces the launch of a new division specializing in healthcare executive search. The new division, AMP Executive Search, will be led by Steve Korinek, Managing Director. Korinek, along with Robert Pondrum, and their team will focus on recruiting top talent among C-suite roles for healthcare administration and leadership, such as CEO, CFO, and COO, and other key executive roles at VP level, director level, or above.
"We've completed executive searches for our partners and clients over the past ten years, on an ala carte basis, and with the growing market demand, we feel that it's the right time to dedicate the resources to officially launch AMP Executive Search as its own vertical of the AMP brand," said David Fontenot, president and CEO of Adaptive Medical Partners (AMP).
"While there has been an intense focus on clinicians the past couple of years, and rightfully so, the healthcare industry's immense challenges have also been shouldered by the executives and administrators. Healthcare leaders were faced with immensely stressful decisions and difficult obstacles, and we now aim to help these unsung heroes of healthcare progress to achieve their future success and goals too," he added.
"Steve Korinek and Bob Pondrom bring a wealth of experience in healthcare recruiting and executive search to the new division, and we look forward to providing this much-needed, highly specialized service to our clients nationwide," Fontenot concluded.
AMP's new Executive Search division is timely, as 2022 has been a year of intense market demand for talent, and healthcare executive attrition has increased to unprecedented levels. While turnover rates for hospital CEOs remained steady at around 16% during the pandemic of 2020-2021, turnover rates for 2022 are on track to nearly double that rate of previous years.
"As hospital CEO exits have nearly doubled this year, many of our clients have come to us for assistance with CEO recruitment and other executive leadership needs, so it makes sense for us to devote the resources to this important niche within healthcare recruiting at this time," said Korinek.
Established in 2010, AMP has historically focused on providing recruiting services to help healthcare employers hire physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Health systems and hospitals across the country partner with AMP to obtain top clinical talent that meets the unique needs of their system and their patients.
To learn more about the AMP Executive Search division, visit www.AMPexec.com, or contact Steve Korinek directly at skorinek@adaptivemedicalpartners.com.
From small private groups to rural access hospitals, FQHCs, regional hospitals, large multi-specialty groups, to major health systems, Adaptive Medical Partners has helped hundreds of organizations find the right talent.
Co-founded by David Fontenot and Scott Edwards in 2010, AMP has provided recruiting services to healthcare employers nationwide to find and hire the best healthcare talent, including physicians and advanced practice clinicians of all specialties. Additionally, Adaptive Medical Partners is the creator of the AMP Score, the industry's only free online tool to help employers rate the "recruitability" and competitiveness of their physician jobs as compared with other provider openings nationwide.
For more information, visit www.adaptivemedicalpartners.com.
Contact : Andrea Clement
Phone : 678.779.7549
Email : abc@clem.co
Website: www.AMPexec.com
www.adaptivemedicalpartners.com
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DALLAS, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global B2B marketplace and US-based supplier GreenDropShip has developed an online platform to spur emerging natural brands' growth by helping consumers connect with qualified online merchants. GreenDropShip is best known for offering innovative solutions in the rapidly growing eCommerce space as it relates to groceries, personal care, home goods, and baby products.
This tech innovation sprang from a need for emerging natural and organic brands to maximize their footprint and find top merchants for their products. As eCommerce continues to expand at a booming pace, this marketplace will create a dynamic network that will simplify breaking into the general market for up-and-coming brands. It will give emerging brands the ability to publish their listings, including their information, images, and pricing, and distribute them to merchants in real-time.
The strong demand from GreenDropShip's existing base of merchants to find products to sell made it evident to founder Allen Kaplun that there was a gap in the market. The most promising brands will use the marketplace to showcase their products to a growing consumer base. Due to its extensive functionality and GreenDropShip's large base of merchants, the marketplace will play an integral role in the future of eCommerce.
Once the brands have registered as "vendors", they'll each have a micro-site as part of the marketplace network. On this site, they can showcase their brand as well as set their own policies, shipping terms, prices, and inventory. Plus, they'll be able to publish their content across GreenDropShip's network of Shopify merchants as well as those integrated with the site.
This marketplace will also have full integration with GreenDropShip's Shopify app, making it easy to start, grow, market, and manage a retail operation with services optimized for reliability and a superior shopping experience for consumers. Additionally, GreenDropShip has partnered with the payment processor Stripe to make transactions between vendors and merchants as secure and convenient as possible.
According to GreenDropShip co-founder and CEO Allen Kaplun, "The upcoming marketplace gives emerging brands in the natural products space an opportunity to showcase their line directly to our ever-expanding base of online merchants. This is a potential target market neither side would have connected with otherwise."
To help finance the development process, GreenDropShip has partnered with Republic, a leading global FinTech company that specializes in equity crowdfunding, operating multiple online investment platforms, and providing asset management. An equity crowdfunding campaign has just launched to allow investors to own a stake in the company as progress continues.
Any vendors in the natural products space who are interested in signing up or learning more about the upcoming marketplace can visit GreenDropShip's website.
About GreenDropShip:
GreenDropShip is a US-based supplier with thousands of natural and organic products from specialty, gourmet, and premium brands. This extensive selection includes groceries, vitamins, supplements, baby products, beauty & body care items, and household supplies. GreenDropShip also supports data integration and marketplace fulfillment orders with its extensive base of online merchants.
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HOUSTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) announced today that Easter Seals Greater Houston will be one of 18 organizations that will launch the National Digital Navigator Corps.
The grant is part of a $10 million investment from Google.org, which will support the hiring of the community-based digital navigators alongside programmatic and technical support to further develop NDIA's digital navigator model for rural communities. Digital navigators at the 18 selected sub-grantee organizations, including at Easter Seals Greater Houston, will help thousands of residents to gain much-needed access to the internet, devices, and digital skills training.
Easter Seals Greater Houston will use the $389,000 grant to hire, train, and support a digital navigator, who will serve the community over a two-and-a-half year period. Expanding the capacity of BridgingApps with a rural digital navigator will enable ESGH to bring much-needed digital inclusion to some of the hardest to reach groups that could most benefit from support with broadband connectivity, device ownership, and digital skills to more fully participate in educational, economic, social, and civic opportunities.
"We are so grateful for NDIA's support of Easter Seals Greater Houston's BridgingApps Program to address the needs of our rural communities through Digital Navigators. Our community is stronger when we are all included." – Elise Hough, CEO, Easter Seals Greater Houston
"These grants are about more than just funding. By launching the National Digital Navigator Corps, we are extending the digital navigator model to areas of the United States lacking resources," said Angela Siefer, executive director of NDIA. "These digital navigators will open doors to residents to transform their lives by engaging in online opportunities, including education, workforce, citizen participation, and social activities."
The 18 National Digital Navigator Corps grantees are:
- Alaska Federation of Natives, AK (Tribal-led)
- Cayuse Native Solutions, OR (Tribal-led)
- Cherokee Nation Tribe, OK (Tribal-led)
- Community Broadband Action Network Corp, IA
- Community Service Programs of West Alabama, Inc., AL
- Computer Reach, PA
- Easter Seals of Greater Houston, Inc., TX
- Forest County Broadband Committee, WI (serving Tribal communities)
- Gila River Broadcasting Corporation: Digital Connect Initiative, AZ (Tribal-led)
- Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, OH
- Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District, CA (Tribal-led)
- Lummi Indian Business Council, WA (Tribal-led)
- National Digital Equity Center, ME (serving Tribal communities)
- Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission, OH
- Pottsboro Area Public Library, TX
- Pueblo of Jemez, NM (Tribal-led)
- Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc., KY
- Washington State University Extension Grays Harbor County, WA (serving Tribal communities)
About Easter Seals Greater Houston: As a lead affiliate in our national network of 67 affiliates in 48 states, Easter Seals Greater Houston impacts people where they need us most — school, work, home, and in the community — from the critical first five years of life onward. Each year we directly serve over 14,500 people, providing early childhood and therapy services, mental health, employment programs, adult day programs, Military and Veterans' services, and more.
For children and adults with disabilities, for veterans and seniors, and for families and caregivers through Harris and 16 surrounding counties, ESGH is leading the way to full equity and inclusion through life changing disability and community services. With the help of our community, we are reducing poverty and addressing financial stability; Improving health care and employment, and empowering people of all ages and abilities to be full and equal participants in our community. Easter Seals of Greater Houston operates: Early Childhood Intervention; Respite Services; Toy/Tech & Play Groups, BridgingApps© (bridgingapps.org) ; High School/High Tech; Financial Education and Down Payment Assistance; Children's Therapy Services; The Caroline School, Camps, Case Management, Employment/Transition Services; Adult Recreation, and Military/Veterans Services. For more information about Easter Seals Greater Houston, visit www.eastersealshouston.org or visit us on Facebook and Twitter (@eastersealshou).
About National Digital Inclusion Alliance: NDIA advances digital equity by supporting community programs and equipping policymakers to act. Working collaboratively with more than 850 digital inclusion practitioners, NDIA advocates for broadband access, tech devices, digital skills training, and tech support. Please see more information and join the NDIA community at digitalinclusion.org.
About Google.org: Google.org, Google's philanthropy, supports nonprofits that address humanitarian issues and apply scalable, data-driven innovation to solving the world's biggest challenges. We accelerate their progress by connecting them with a unique blend of support that includes funding, products, and technical expertise from Google volunteers. We engage with these believers-turned-doers who make a significant impact on the communities they represent, and whose work has the potential to produce meaningful change. We want a world that works for everyone—and we believe technology and innovation can move the needle.
What Is a Digital Navigator?: Digital navigators are trusted guides who assist community members in internet adoption and the use of computing devices. Digital navigation services include ongoing one-on-one assistance with affordable internet access, device acquisition, technical skills, and application support. The digital navigator model is a holistic, community-based, digital inclusion program established by NDIA and developed by the NDIA community of digital inclusion practitioners. See more information and resources at digitalinclusion.org/dn.
Contact: Lauren Johnson, Public Relations Associate
Easter Seals Greater Houston
Ljohnson@eastersealshouston.org
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neptune Flood, the first AI-driven flood insurance company to provide faster, easier, and better flood insurance, has partnered with SIAA, the nation's largest independent insurance agency alliance. SIAA member agencies will have access to Neptune's instant flood solution, which provides greater and broader coverages than the traditional National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
"Neptune Flood makes it fast and easy for agents to obtain flood insurance for their customers while also providing superior coverage to the traditional NFIP," said Trevor Burgess, President and CEO of Neptune. "As the largest nationwide alternative to the NFIP, Neptune is uniquely positioned to meet the scale and needs of SIAA member agencies and their customers. We are honored to partner with SIAA."
Neptune offers flood coverage with limits eight times the level of the NFIP and provides multiple additional coverage options such as temporary living expenses, unattached structures, pool repair & refill, replacement cost on contents, and basement contents for homeowners, and business interruption coverage to help businesses recover from a flood event. SIAA member agencies can access Neptune Flood through SIAA MarketFinder, SIAA's online member-only portal for difficult-to-place and specialty risk markets.
"Our partnership with Neptune fulfills a growing demand for private flood insurance options, and alternatives to the coverage available through the National Flood Insurance Program," said SIAA Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Holmes. "By adding Neptune Flood to our platform, member agencies will be able to offer their clients an outstanding flood coverage option, in an efficient, data-driven manner, often at considerable savings."
ABOUT NEPTUNE FLOOD:
Neptune Flood is the largest entirely digital flood insurance company in the United States and is the alternative to the NFIP. We were founded to change the way consumers and businesses think about and buy flood, and now, parametric earthquake insurance. Neptune uses AI-driven technology to make it fast and easy for consumers to buy, and agents to sell, insurance.
ABOUT SIAA:
SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance) is a national alliance of independent insurance agencies generating hundreds of millions in new premium business annually. SIAA is dedicated to the creation, retention, growth, and evolution of the independent insurance agency distribution system. To learn more about SIAA, visit siaa.com.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea is apparently moving to sell millions of rockets and artillery shells — many of them likely from its old stock — to its Cold War ally Russia.
Russia has called a U.S. intelligence report on the purchasing plan “fake.” But U.S. officials say it shows Russia’s desperation with the war in Ukraine and that Moscow could buy additional military hardware from North Korea.
The ammunitions North Korea reportedly intends to sell to Moscow are likely copies of Soviet-era weapons that can fit Russian launchers. But there are still questions over the quality of the supplies and how much they could actually help the Russian military.
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WHAT EXACTLY WILL NORTH KOREA SUPPLY TO RUSSIA?
Slapped by international sanctions and export controls, Russia in August bought Iranian-made drones that U.S. officials said had technical problems. For Russia, North Korea is likely another good option for its ammunitions supply, because the North keeps a significant stockpile of shells, many of them copies of Soviet-era ones.
North Korea “may represent the single biggest source of compatible legacy artillery ammunition outside of Russia, including domestic production facilities to further supplies,” said Joseph Dempsey, research associate for defense and military analysis at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
Lee Illwoo, an expert with the Korea Defense Network in South Korea, said both North and South Korea — split along the world’s most heavily fortified border for more than 70 years — keep tens of millions of artillery shells each. North Korea will likely sell older shells that it wants to replace with newer ones for multiple rocket launch systems or sophisticated missiles in its front-line army bases, he said.
North Korea’s greater reliance on nuclear weapons and guided missiles may also remove the need for many of its older, unguided artillery shells that once played a prominent role, said Ankit Panda, an expert with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
But Bruce Bennett, a senior security expert at the California-based Rand Corporation, said most of the artillery rounds to be sent to Russia are likely to be ammunition for small arms, such as AK-47 rifles or machine guns.
“It’s not millions of artillery shells and rockets – that’s more than the likely consumption. It could be millions of small arms rounds,” Bennett said.
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HOW GOOD ARE NORTH KOREAN WEAPONS?
According to an IISS assessment, North Korea has an estimated 20,000 artillery pieces including multiple rocket launchers in service, a number that Dempsey described as “significantly more than any other country in the world.”
North Korea’s state media have called its artillery guns “the first arm of the People’s Army and the most powerful arm in the world” that can reduce enemy position into “a sea of flames.”
But its old artillery systems, whose ammunitions will likely be supplied to Russia, have a reputation for poor accuracy.
During North Korea’s artillery bombardment of South Korea’s front-line Yeonpyeong Island in 2010 that killed four people, Bennett said that only 80 of the 300-400 weapons North Korea should have fired likely hit their target. In his assessment, Lee said about half of the North Korean shells launched ended up falling into waters before reaching the island.
“That is miserable artillery performance. The Russians may experience the same thing, which will not make them very happy,” Bennett said.
Observers doubt the usefulness of North Korean ammunition for the Russian campaign in Ukraine, which they say has depleted the military. There have been photos of barrel-busted Russian guns on social media.
It’s unclear how serious Russian shortage of ammunitions is. In July, a senior U.S. defense official told reporters that Russia was launching tens of thousands artillery rounds each day and couldn’t keep it up forever.
“While substantial stockpiles likely still exist, they may be increasingly infringing on those reserved for the contingency of a wider future conflict,” Dempsey said.
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NO NORTH KOREAN MISSILES EXPECTED
It’s unlikely for North Korea to provide Russia with ballistic missiles that it views as crucial in its military strategies toward Washington and Seoul, said Yang Uk, an analyst at Seoul’s Asan Institute for Policy Studies.
And if North Korea decides to supply missiles to Russia, it would need to send their launch platforms as well because Russia doesn’t have launchers for the North’s Scuds and other missiles. North Korea has developed a highly maneuverable, nuclear-cable ballistic missile that was likely modeled on Russia’s Iskander. But the two missiles are of different sizes, according to Shin Jongwoo, a military expert at the Seoul-based Korea Defense and Security Forum,
There would be a number of items that North Korea could provide to Russia, given that the two countries share weapons systems going back to Soviet times. But the type of ammunitions North Korea would provide to Russia “are likely to be old and somewhere close to expiring,” said Moon Seong Mook, an analyst at South Korea’s Korea Research Institute for National Strategy.
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WHAT COULD NORTH KOREA GET IN RETURN?
In return for weapons, North Korea will likely want food, fuel and other materials from Russia because the North finds it difficult to buy such goods from abroad under U.N. sanctions imposed over its nuclear program.
Panda said North Korea is likely benefiting in the form of cash transfers from Russia, or perhaps greater Russian leniency in not enforcing other sanctions on Pyongyang, including the transfer of materials necessary for the growth of North Korea’s missile programs.
According to Bennett, North Korea would be willing to be compensated with fuel. For its more advanced arms, it could seek advanced weapons technologies from Russia, possibly including those it needs for its expected nuclear test, the first of its kind in five years, he said. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-explainer-what-help-are-north-korean-weapons-to-russia/ | 2022-09-07T16:57:36Z |
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Fennec") (NASDAQ: FENC) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between May 28, 2021 and November 26, 2021.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Fennec, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
https://www.wongesq.com/pslra-1/fennec-pharmaceuticals-inc-loss-submission-form-2?prid=25728&wire=4
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Fennec includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Fennec had not successfully remediated, and overstated its efforts to remediate, issues with the manufacturing facility of its drug product manufacturer for PEDMARK, a new compound developed to reduce the incidence of hearing loss in children undergoing chemotherapy; (ii) as a result, the Food and Drug Administration likely to approve the Resubmitted Pedmark New Drug Application ("NDA"); (iii) accordingly, the regulatory and commercial prospects of the Resubmitted Pedmark NDA were overstated; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: April 11, 2022
Aggrieved Fennec investors only have until April 11, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
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Visit 42Q in Hall 4 Booth #E31 during Hannover Messe and Learn How to Jumpstart Digital Factory Transformation Using 42Q's Digital Factory Starter Kit
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 42Q, a leading provider of cloud manufacturing solutions, today announced availability of its cloud-based manufacturing execution system (MES) in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS). As manufacturing organizations seek digital transformation, access to 42Q in AWS Marketplace provides a one-stop shop for managing operations with real time visibility into factory data that increases efficiency, improves product quality and lowers costs. 42Q will be demonstrating the solution in Hall 4 at Booth #E31 during Hannover Messe in Hanover, Germany from May 30 to June 2, 2022.
Manufacturers face a high degree of operational complexity during the production of products. They must effectively manage materials, components, product designs, production processes, regulatory requirements and worker activity to deliver high quality products on time. 42Q is a comprehensive and proven cloud-based MES that operates between an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and manufacturing equipment in a factory to track and streamline these activities. Organizations can configure and use 42Q for real-time visibility into factory floor data, end-user analytics and reporting for instant visibility and improved decision making.
42Q is offering its Digital Factory Starter Kit as a 90-day trial to AWS Marketplace customers. The solution includes 42Q's Business Intelligence toolkit for real-time data visualization of manufacturing operations and can be configured to meet specific requirements of an advanced manufacturing operation in as little as two weeks.
"In today's highly competitive environment, manufacturing organizations must make data-driven decisions faster than ever before," said Wellington Giolo, VP of Business Development and Strategic Alliances at 42Q. "42Q in AWS Marketplace provides key stakeholders with data analytics that help them quickly take decisive action to improve their operations. We're proud to be one of the first MES providers in AWS Marketplace."
42Q is also a certified AWS Industrial Software Competency Partner, enabling companies in process and discrete manufacturing industries to increase the pace of product innovation, while decreasing production and operational costs in their value chain.
In addition to conducting demonstrations at its own booth during Hannover Messe, 42Q will also be participating in joint activities with AWS in Hall 5 at Booth #A54.
About 42Q
42Q is a leading provider of cloud MES solutions, implemented in manufacturing facilities across more than 20 countries. Our mission is to deliver scalable, flexible and easy to implement manufacturing solutions to our customers. Our management team has extensive experience with the architecture, development and implementation of advanced MES and manufacturing automation systems deployed across a broad range of vertical markets. 42Q is a business unit of Sanmina Corporation. For more information on 42Q, please visit www.42-q.com and follow the company on LinkedIn.
Media Contact
Noel Bilodeau
408-439-2140
Noel.bilodeau@sanmina.com
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Which Charlotte Tilbury lip liner is best?
Lip liners are versatile products that everyone should keep on hand. Lining your lips can lead to eye-catching multishade looks, help keep your lipstick and other lip products from smearing and can be used directly on the lips for a subtle look.
Charlotte Tilbury is among the better midrange brands. Its lip liner, the Lip Cheat Lip Liner, comes in 15 shades and contains no unhealthy ingredients, such as parabens. The company also doesn’t engage in animal testing or use animal-based ingredients for an entirely vegan product.
What to know before you buy a Charlotte Tilbury lip liner
Finish
Lip liners typically come in either matte or cream finishes, though most exist somewhere in the middle. Charlotte Tilbury lip liners tend to have matte or matte-leaning finishes.
- Matte finishes produce a flat look, as in they don’t reflect light. They tend to dry the lips out slightly unless they include some hydrating ingredients, which many of Charlotte Tilbury’s do. They also don’t smudge as easily and usually last for many hours.
- Cream finishes are full of hydrating ingredients and, as a by-product, greatly reflect light for a more attention-grabbing look. The downside is they are easy to smudge, and even if they don’t smudge, they likely won’t last longer than two hours at best.
Barrel
Charlotte Tilbury lip liners come packaged in pencil-like barrels that require manual sharpening with a special, makeup-only pencil sharpener. Other brands use retractable barrels, which twist up and down. Both have their pros and cons.
- Pencil barrels are harder to maintain, and there’s a high likelihood of you wasting product during the sharpening stages if you’re inexperienced or using a bad sharpener. However, you can also fine-tune the tip to be as narrow or wide as you want to achieve the look you desire.
- Retractable barrels are much easier for the inexperienced user, as there’s no need for sharpening and little chance of wasting product. However, you’re stuck with the same tip thickness, and with cheap liners, you risk the product falling out of the tube.
What to look for in a quality Charlotte Tilbury lip liner
Application length
Charlotte Tilbury lip liners, thanks to their matte and matte-leaning finishes, have long application lengths. Most last for 6 to 12 hours, depending on what activities you’re engaging in.
Color
Charlotte Tilbury lip liners come in 15 shades, and a majority of them are shades of red, pink and brown. They use the same color names among all their products, so it’s easy to pair like and similar colors depending on your intended look.
How much you can expect to spend on a Charlotte Tilbury lip liner
Charlotte Tilbury only has one lip liner that costs $10-$30, and the cost depends on the seller. It also offers kits that bundle its lip liner with other lip products for $30-$100, and again, the cost depends on the seller.
Charlotte Tilbury lip liner FAQ
When should I apply my Charlotte Tilbury lip liner?
A. There are two schools of thought, and both are valid. One says you should apply lip liner before lipstick and other lip products. This helps you keep your lipstick application between the lines. The other says to apply it after lipstick or other lip products. This lets you somewhat fix the first application by lightly adjusting it.
Should I exfoliate my lips before applying lip liner?
A. It isn’t necessary, but it does help improve a few aspects. The biggest is simply that your lips won’t have creases. There won’t be any valleys that can fill with product, so there won’t be enough product to smear around later in the day. In turn, this helps your application last a little longer than it would otherwise. It also improves the health and softness of your lips, regardless of whether you want to apply lip product after.
What’s the best Charlotte Tilbury lip liner to buy?
Top Charlotte Tilbury lip liner
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner
What you need to know: If all you need is a new lip liner, then find your favorite color and add it to your cart.
What you’ll love: It is available in 15 colors, including shades of red, pink and brown, and comes in full or travel sizes. Its application time is long, and it contains no parabens or animal-based ingredients.
What you should consider: A few consumers felt that the lip liner colors were slightly lighter than their matching lipsticks. Others thought the application didn’t last as long as it should.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora and Amazon
Top Charlotte Tilbury lip liner for the money
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip Secrets
What you need to know: This kit includes four travel-sized lip products, including lip liner.
What you’ll love: The kit includes lip gloss, lip plumper, lipstick and a lip liner all in matching colors. Each product is hydrating and contains no parabens. You can finish your application with either the plumper or gloss to vary your look.
What you should consider: The price is a little high, and the products won’t last long if you use them outside of special occasions.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Charlotte Tilbury Mini Pillow Talk Lipstick and Liner Set
What you need to know: This mini set is perfect for testing the Charlotte Tilbury brand.
What you’ll love: The kit includes a travel-sized tube of lip liner and lipstick in a matching color. Both products are paraben- and cruelty-free with matte finishes that last for hours. These products won’t dry out your lips, and they resist fading and smearing, even when eating and drinking.
What you should consider: It’s only available in three colors. The product runs out fast, so you’ll need to spend more money quickly if you like it.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Sephora
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“If you don’t know me by now, you will never, never, never know me.”
— Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
The question, I’ll admit, caught me a little off guard.
“I want to know, what happened to you? You used to be ...”
The question — and would-have-been follow-up, had not Raphael Warnock said he had to move on to his next appointment — came from John Hayes, not someone I’d spent a lot of time talking to lately. In fact, the last time we’d spoken had been the Saturday after he lost his Dougherty Country Commission seat to Victor Edwards. We were in the parking lot of an East Albany Community Center on a Saturday morning, just him and me.
“You know, you cost me the election with the stuff you wrote in the paper,” Hayes said.
Hayes had been involved in an embarrassing — for the county, for himself and for two very good men, both of whom I admire — situation that ended up costing the county $50,000 to settle a hostile workplace suit that, had it gone to court, would have cost the county’s taxpayers a whole lot more. Caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, Hayes had threatened a county employee, poking the employee in the face in the process.
And, yes, we wrote about that incident in this newspaper in the lead-up to the election. What Hayes failed to acknowledge, though, was that his opponent had had his own legal issues that we wrote about as well. We wrote stories the same length, with pictures the same size, and offered quotes by both candidates.
Here’s what I told Hayes on that Saturday morning when he accused The Herald and me of being the reason he lost the election. (And, let me be honest here, the language I used on that day was not as pure as I’ll offer here.)
“I find it odd, Mr. Hayes, that you would blame your election loss on The Herald and on my writing. Because, correct me if I’m wrong, but didn’t you, on a number of occasions leading up to the election, say this newspaper was the ‘white newspaper’ and that no black person would be caught dead reading it?”
You, and those supporting your candidacy, as a matter of fact, tried to turn anything written about you into a racial issue, even when racial animosity had no part in any of it. (Those two men that I admire who were so wronged by Hayes, incidentally, are African American men, men of substance. To try and turn anything written in support of these men into racial commentary is itself racist. But that never occurred.)
So, what happened to me?
Well, Mr. Hayes, as you prepare for your run for the state House of Representatives, let me tell you “what happened to me.”
Essentially, I had my eyes opened. See, I held you in regard on those days that I joined you in your office to talk about issues that concerned you, the days I rode with you through the streets of your district to talk about your vision for the county. I had no reason to doubt anything you said or claimed, and I spent a lot of time and ink telling the people of your district and of the county your plans.
However, all of those promises and visions of grandeur you presented turned out to be little more than idle talk. Instead, you did what you did. That, sir, is why you lost your election. While you were trying to chalk it up to race, the good people of your district — the overwhelming majority of whom, by the way, are African American — decided you’d cost them enough. And they voted for someone they trusted more than they did you.
What happened to me is I foolishly believed a politician who turned out to be more about himself than the people he said he wanted to represent. But at least I learned a valuable lesson. And I’ve sworn to base my future trust in people’s actions, not their words.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street opened the week with heavy losses that put the benchmark S&P 500 at a level considered to be a so-called bear market.
Rising interest rates, high inflation, the war in Ukraine and a slowdown in China’s economy have led investors to reconsider what they’re willing to pay for a wide range of stocks, from high-flying tech companies to traditional automakers. Big swings have become commonplace and Monday was no exception.
The last bear market happened just two years ago, but this would still be a first for those investors that got their start trading on their phones during the pandemic. Thanks in large part to extraordinary actions by the Federal Reserve, stocks have for years seemed to go largely in only one direction: up. The “buy the dip” rallying cry after every market slide has grown fainter after stinging losses and severe plunges in risky assets like cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin fell below $23,000 on Monday. The price for Bitcoin neared $68,000 late last year.
Here are some common questions asked about bear markets
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WHY IS IT CALLED A BEAR MARKET?
A bear market is a term used by Wall Street when an index like the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, or even an individual stock, has fallen 20% or more from a recent high for a sustained period of time.
Why use a bear to represent a market slump? Bears hibernate, so bears represent a market that’s retreating, said Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA. In contrast, Wall Street’s nickname for a surging stock market is a bull market, because bulls charge, Stovall said.
The S&P 500, Wall Street’s main barometer of health, slid 3.9%. It’s 21.8% below its record set early this year and now in a bear market.
The Dow industrials sank 2.8% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite, which already was in a bear market, tumbled 4.7%.
The most recent bear market for the S&P 500 ran from February 19, 2020 through March 23, 2020. The index fell 34% in that one-month period, the shortest bear market ever.
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WHAT’S BOTHERING INVESTORS?
Market enemy No. 1 is interest rates, which are rising quickly as a result of the high inflation battering the economy. Low rates act like steroids for stocks and other investments, and Wall Street is now going through withdrawal.
The Federal Reserve has made an aggressive pivot away from propping up financial markets and the economy with record-low rates and is focused on fighting inflation. The central bank has already raised its key short-term interest rate from its record low near zero, which had encouraged investors to move their money into riskier assets like stocks or cryptocurrencies to get better returns.
Last month, the Fed signaled additional rate increases of double the usual amount are likely in upcoming months. Consumer prices are at the highest level in four decades, and rose 8.6% in May compared with a year ago.
The moves by design will slow the economy by making it more expensive to borrow. The risk is the Fed could cause a recession if it raises rates too high or too quickly.
Russia’s war in Ukraine has also put upward pressure on inflation by pushing up commodities prices. And worries about China’s economy, the world’s second largest, have added to the gloom.
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SO, WE JUST NEED TO AVOID A RECESSION?
Even if the Fed can pull off the delicate task of tamping down inflation without triggering a downturn, higher interest rates still put downward pressure on stocks.
If customers are paying more to borrow money, they can’t buy as much stuff, so less revenue flows to a company’s bottom line. Stocks tend to track profits over time. Higher rates also make investors less willing to pay elevated prices for stocks, which are riskier than bonds, when bonds are suddenly paying more in interest thanks to the Fed.
Critics said the overall stock market came into the year looking pricey versus history. Big technology stocks and other winners of the pandemic were seen as the most expensive, and those stocks have been the most punished as rates have risen. But the pain is spreading widely, with retailers signaling a shift in consumer behavior.
Stocks have declined almost 35% on average when a bear market coincides with a recession, compared with a nearly 24% drop when the economy avoids a recession, according to Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at LPL Financial.
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SO I SHOULD SELL EVERYTHING NOW, RIGHT?
If you need the money now or want to lock in the losses, yes. Otherwise, many advisers suggest riding through the ups and downs while remembering the swings are the price of admission for the stronger returns that stocks have provided over the long term.
While dumping stocks would stop the bleeding, it would also prevent any potential gains. Many of the best days for Wall Street have occurred either during a bear market or just after the end of one. That includes two separate days in the middle of the 2007-2009 bear market where the S&P 500 surged roughly 11%, as well as leaps of better than 9% during and shortly after the roughly monthlong 2020 bear market.
Advisers suggest putting money into stocks only if it won’t be needed for several years. The S&P 500 has come back from every one of its prior bear markets to eventually rise to another all-time high.
The down decade for the stock market following the 2000 bursting of the dot-com bubble was a notoriously brutal stretch, but stocks have often been able to regain their highs within a few years.
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HOW LONG DO BEAR MARKETS LAST AND HOW DEEP DO THEY GO?
On average, bear markets have taken 13 months to go from peak to trough and 27 months to get back to breakeven since World War II. The S&P 500 index has fallen an average of 33% during bear markets in that time. The biggest decline since 1945 occurred in the 2007-2009 bear market when the S&P 500 fell 57%.
History shows that the faster an index enters into a bear market, the shallower they tend to be. Historically, stocks have taken 251 days (8.3 months) to fall into a bear market. When the S&P 500 has fallen 20% at a faster clip, the index has averaged a loss of 28%.
The longest bear market lasted 61 months and ended in March 1942. It cut the index by 60%.
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HOW DO WE KNOW WHEN A BEAR MARKET HAS ENDED?
Generally, investors look for a 20% gain from a low point as well as sustained gains over at least a six-month period. It took less than three weeks for stocks to rise 20% from their low in March 2020.
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WASHINGTON, May 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the apparently racially-motivated mass killing at a supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y., allegedly carried out by an avowed white supremacist gunman.
Media reports indicate that the alleged shooter live-streamed the attack on Twitch and posted an online manifesto in which he describes himself as a white supremacist. The manifesto said he was motivated by the "great replacement" conspiracy theory often repeated on right-wing outlets that white people are being replaced by other races.
The alleged gunman also reportedly drew inspiration from the Christchurch, New Zealand, mosque massacres.
SEE: Gunman kills 10 at New York store while livestreaming on Twitch
CAIR-NY Executive Director Afaf Nasher said:
"We condemn this horrific white supremacist attack on Buffalo's Black community. CAIR-NY sends its condolences to the families of those murdered and directly impacted by this tragedy. May our Creator give them strength to bear this loss and provide a speedy recovery to those injured. The shooter's apparent racist motivation is another reminder of the threat white supremacy poses to our country and communities of color. Our government must prioritize efforts to combat violent bigotry."
In a statement, CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell said:
"We condemn both the white supremacist terrorist attack targeting Black men and women in Buffalo today and the racist rhetoric that has sparked such violence again and again.
"The constant repetition of white supremacist conspiracy theories on social media and even mainstream media outlets has led to horrific violence in places as distant as Christchurch, El Paso, Oslo, and Charleston. Those who promote racism, white supremacy, antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of bigotry must be held accountable for the violence they inspire.
"We extend our condolences to the loved ones of everyone killed today in Buffalo, and we pray God grants justice to them in this life and the next."
Mitchell added that CAIR has often spoken out against those who promote the "great replacement" and other racist conspiracy theories.
CONTACT: Afaf Nasher, Esq. Executive Director, CAIR-NY, 917-669-4006, anasher@cair.com; Ahmed Mohamed, CAIR-NY Legal Director, 646-481-2103, ahmedmohamed@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com
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PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have several reasons to be confident they can make another deep playoff run. They have the No. 1 overall seed, they’re talented, they’re healthy and their roster has loads of continuity and postseason experience after advancing to the Finals last season.
Confident, but not cocky as they’ve pegged one trait they believe could knock them off track in pursuit of their first NBA title — hubris.
“I am not like some old, wise playoff sage that I can sit up here and wax eloquently the step-by-step process,” Suns coach Monty Williams said. “I have a level of humility for the process.”
The Suns are trying to follow a brilliant regular season by finally bringing a championship to the desert. The franchise has been to the Finals three times — in 1976, 1993 and last season — but never won it all.
It’s easy to see why the Suns are optimistic this team could end the streak. They just finished a 64-win season that was eight wins better than any other team in the league thanks to the All-Star backcourt of Chris Paul and Devin Booker, along with a rapidly improving supporting cast that includes Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson.
The dominant regular season was an important statement for many on the team — particularly Booker — who still feel the Suns don’t get the proper amount of respect following last year’s Finals appearance. They took a 2-0 lead in the championship series before losing the next four to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Now the goal is to finish the job. They’ll open the playoffs Sunday against the winner of the Pelicans-Clippers play-in game Friday night in Los Angeles.
“I think there’s a whole other level we can tap into,” Booker said.
The Suns didn’t change their roster much following the loss to the Bucks, opting instead to make another run with the same nucleus. General manager James Jones did make a few shrewd moves to bolster the bench, adding center JaVale McGee in free agency and guard Landry Shamet in a trade. Both have been key parts of the second unit.
The 7-foot-1 McGee has been particularly valuable, providing rim protection and hustle when starter Deandre Ayton’s out of the game. He’s also turned into a fan favorite and likes to call the Suns “the best basketball team in the world.”
But most of the team’s improvement came from within. The Paul-Booker pairing has been impressive, adding a stellar new chapter to the 36-year-old Paul’s career and helping Booker to become one of the league’s bona fide stars.
Bridges has grown into a candidate for Defensive Player of the Year and is averaging a career-best 14.2 points per game. He’s also been a rock in the starting lineup when others were out with injuries or COVID-19, playing in 309 consecutive games over four seasons, which is the longest streak in the NBA.
Ayton changed the trajectory of his career in last year’s playoffs — growing from and inconsistent young player to a legitimate force in the paint — and continues to impress.
The Suns were roundly criticized for taking the big man with the No. 1 overall pick in 2018 ahead of stars Luka Doncic and Trae Young, but Ayton has turned into a productive player in his own right, shooting a career-high 63% from the field while averaging more than 17 points and 10 rebounds per game.
The Suns also have a productive bench.
The 6-foot-8 Johnson has become one of the league’s most productive reserves. The 26-year-old was known as a shooter when he came into the league three years ago and his 42.5% mark from 3-point range certainly fits the description. But he’s also a sneaky athlete who can get to the rim for powerful dunks and often finishes the game with the starters in the fourth quarter.
Phoenix’s 64-win regular season is another accomplishment for Paul, who has few rivals in NBA history when it comes to making teams better. His presence and production have helped the Clippers, Rockets, Hornets and now Suns establish new franchise records for wins in a season.
There’s only one thing that remains.
“It would be nice to put a championship with all that,” Paul said. “That’s the goal, that’s what we’re working towards.”
But after playing 1,155 career NBA games, Paul knows a good regular season when he sees one.
And the Suns were the league’s best.
“I don’t take that lightly though because it’s a lot of work, it’s a lot of hard work that goes into year-in and year-out playing and competing,” Paul added. “At the end of the day, you want to have a chance. You at least want to have a chance, and I’m grateful to be here with this group.”
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AP freelance writer Bob Huhn contributed to this story.
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Whiskey could soon be used to fuel cars, scientists say
(CNN) – A biofuel scientist has discovered a way to use the byproducts of whiskey to fuel your car.
According to Zero Waste Scotland, there is a huge amount of waste for every liter of whiskey.
The solid byproduct of whiskey is called draff.
Some is used for animal feed. Some goes to a landfill or is dumped in rivers or even the ocean.
A scientist used a fermentation process to transform the byproduct into biochemicals to replace some oil-based products, including diesel used in cars.
Biofuels are made from renewable, organic materials and are low-carbon alternatives to fossil fuels.
The challenge would be the scale; biofuels only account for about 3% of fuel used globally.
There are actually already whiskey-fueled cars in Scotland. Using the whiskey byproduct reduces the trucks’ carbon emissions by 90%.
The scientist who made the discovery says whiskey waste can be used for more than just biofuels.
It can be an alternative to oil in plastics, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, clothing and electronics.
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Will provide a range of logistics support for 58 USAFA aircraft in Colorado Springs, CO
HERNDON, Va., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akima Logistics Services today announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide contractor logistics support to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, CO. The contract has a value of $109.7 million over ten years if all options are exercised.
"We are honored to prepare cadets for their future missions by supporting the Academy's three major flying training programs and over 15,000 sorties a year." said Scott Rauer, President of Akima's Facilities Solutions Group. "This award demonstrates the confidence the Air Force continues to show in Akima as a trusted provider of aviation maintenance, logistics, and supply chain services."
Akima will support three Flying Training Squadrons: the 94th FTS Glider/Soaring Training, the 98th FTS Parachute Training, 557th FTS Powered Flight Training. As a part of the contract, Akima will provide base support services, organizational and depot maintenance, sortie support, scheduling, maintenance, and aircraft recovery. Akima will also provide tow aircraft and tow pilots in support of glider/soaring training.
In addition to support at USAFA, work will be performed at Peterson AFB, and the USAFA auxiliary airfield in Colorado Springs, CO. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.
About Akima Logistics Services
Akima Logistics Services (ALS) is a premier small business provider of aviation services to the Department of Defense and federal civilian government. From the warehouse to the airfield, our team of experts deliver comprehensive support designed to optimize and maintain all the links in your supply chain. Our services meet the rigid AS9100 and AS9110 certification standards, representing the highest quality in the aviation services industry. Whether your mission is routine or critical, ALS stands ready as a trusted partner. To learn more, visit www.akimalogistics.com.
About Akima
Akima is a global enterprise with more than 8,000 employees, delivering agile solutions to the federal government in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima's core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers' missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2021, Akima ranked #28 on Washington Technology's Top 100 List and #56 on Bloomberg Government's BGOV200 List of top federal contractors. To learn more about Akima, visit www.akima.com.
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‘Hocus Pocus 2’ will release this fall, just in time for Halloween
(Gray News) - Watch out - the Sanderson sisters will be back this fall in the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved 1993 film, “Hocus Pocus.”
Disney+ announced Tuesday that “Hocus Pocus 2″ will release Sept. 30, according to Entertainment Weekly.
Bette Middler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy return as the Sanderson sisters who have been called back to the present day, ready to wreak havoc on the world.
“Now more than ever, people need to laugh. We should be laughing every day, and there is so much fun to be had with these three unbelievable women playing delicious characters from such a beloved film,” said Director Anne Fletcher in a news release issued during production.
Fletcher says the sequel will be a movie for everyone – from the fans who grew up with the original to the next generation of viewers.
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DALLAS (AP) — Airlines say they are offering options — including refunds in some cases — for people worried about flying now that other passengers aren’t required to wear face masks.
However, the airlines aren’t providing many details. Customers could find themselves at the mercy of workers at airline customer-service centers.
Many people who will be flying in the next few weeks bought their tickets before a federal judge in Florida on Monday struck down the requirementto wear a mask in airports and during flights. That requirement, designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, was due to expire anyway on May 3.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said his airline will be flexible with people who have a weak immune system or are concerned about mask-optional flying for any other reason.
“We are working with those customers … to find another option, give them a credit, or if they just don’t ever want to fly again, (we are) actually willing to give them a refund,” Kirby told NBC.
A United spokesman said customers except those on the lowest-priced “basic economy” fares can delay their travel plans for any reason with no extra fee. He said passengers with special circumstances should call the airline’s customer-service number.
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said Thursday that the airline hasn’t fielded many refund requests yet.
“But like we do in all these events, we are taking a look at our policies and … asking them to get in touch with our reservations office, and we will make sure that we accommodate them in an appropriate fashion,” Isom said.
An American spokeswoman pointed to the airline’s policy, which allows refunds for refundable tickets — those usually cost more — and credit for the value of unused non-refundable tickets. However, people who bought “basic economy” tickets since April 1 are not entitled to a refund or to change their ticket.
A Delta Air Lines spokesman said customers who wish to cancel a trip should contact the airline. Decisions about how to handle those requests are made on a case-by-case basis, he said.
Southwest, Alaska, JetBlue, Spirit and Frontier did not reply to inquiries.
On Thursday, the Justice Department said it would appeal the Florida judge’s ruling striking down the mask mandate, which was put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and enforced by the Transportation Security Administration.
However, as of late Friday afternoon the administration still had not asked any court for an emergency stay of the Florida ruling. Legal experts said the White House appeared mostly interested in appealing the Florida ruling to prevent it from becoming a precedent that could limit the CDC’s power to impose pandemic-related measures in the future. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/afraid-to-fly-with-unmasked-passengers-call-your-airline/ | 2022-04-23T12:10:28Z |
-Teplizumab Biologics License Application (BLA) user fee goal date extended to November 17, 2022-
-Company completes $60.0 million private placement-
RED BANK, N.J., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Provention Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVB), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to intercepting and preventing immune-mediated disease, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, and provided a business update.
"Throughout the second quarter we remained sharply focused on teplizumab's potential approval for the delay of clinical type 1 diabetes in at-risk individuals and our plans and preparations for the potential commercial launch," stated Ashleigh Palmer, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Provention Bio. "While the extension to our action date is extremely frustrating for the Company and our stakeholders, especially the patients and families we serve who have waited so long for a disease modifying option to delay the onset of insulin dependent disease, we remain optimistic about the prospect of ultimate approval. We also remain committed to collaborating closely with the FDA in support of its ongoing review."
Second Quarter 2022 and Recent Corporate Highlights:
Company Completes $60.0 Million Private Placement
On July 7, 2022, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain institutional purchasers, pursuant to which the Company sold, in a private placement, 13,318,535 shares of common stock and 13,318,535 warrants to acquire additional shares of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $60.0 million, based on an offering price of $4.505 for each share plus one warrant (the July 2022 Private Placement). The warrants will expire five years from the closing date of the transaction, have an exercise price of $6.00 per share and are immediately exercisable upon issuance, subject to other limitations on exercise as described in the warrants. Net proceeds from the transaction are estimated to be approximately $57.2 million after deducting fees for the placement agent and other offering expenses.
FDA Extends User Fee Goal Date to November 17, 2022 for the Biologics License Application (BLA) Resubmission for Teplizumab for the Delay of Clinical Type 1 Diabetes in At-Risk Individuals
On June 30, 2022, the Company announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended its review period by three months for the BLA for teplizumab. The extended user fee goal date is November 17, 2022. As part of its ongoing review and communications, the FDA informed the Company that its timely responses to an additional information request, related to updating the PK model to include additional anti-drug antibody data and re-evaluating the proposed modeling regimens made earlier in June 2022, is considered to be a Major Amendment to the BLA resubmission, requiring additional time for the FDA's review.
The Company was also informed that if no major deficiencies are identified during the review period, the FDA plans to communicate proposed labeling and, if necessary, any post-marketing requirement or commitment requests by October 17, 2022.
During the first quarter of 2022, the Company announced that the resubmitted BLA for teplizumab for the delay of clinical type 1 diabetes (T1D) in at-risk individuals has been considered a complete, class 2 response to the July 2021 action letter by the FDA. The FDA had originally assigned a user fee goal date of August 17, 2022.
In February 2022, the Company had resubmitted the BLA for teplizumab for the delay of clinical type 1 diabetes (T1D) in at-risk individuals following the completion of a Type B pre-BLA resubmission meeting during which the FDA proposed, and the Company agreed, to use PK modeling to adjust the 14-day dosing regimen for the planned commercial product to match the exposure of clinical material used in prior clinical trials.
PROTECT Phase 3 Trial Evaluating Teplizumab in Patients with Recent Onset of Type 1 Diabetes
The Company is currently evaluating teplizumab in patients with newly diagnosed insulin-dependent T1D in the Phase 3 PROTECT study. The Company reached target enrollment during the third quarter of 2021 and currently expects to report top-line data from the study in the second half of 2023.
PREVAIL-2 Phase 2a Trial Evaluating PRV-3279 in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
In the first quarter of 2022, the Company initiated a Phase 2a trial of PRV-3279 in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, an investigational DART® (bispecific antibody-based molecule) targeting the B-cell surface proteins CD32B and CD79B.
The PREVAIL-2 study is a Phase 2a proof-of-concept (POC) study in moderate-to-severe SLE patients induced into response with a short course of corticosteroids, and then monitored for relapse, after randomization to either PRV-3279 or placebo treatment. This design enables the withdrawal of most concomitant medications and clear POC evaluation. The study will be conducted in the US and Hong Kong. Enrollment has commenced in the US with the goal of identifying and enrolling approximately 100 patients to 6 monthly infusions of PRV-3279 or placebo, with primary efficacy readout at 24 weeks. PRV-3279 was well-tolerated in a prior single ascending dose Phase 1 study and a multiple ascending dose Phase 1b study, PREVAIL-1, establishing proof of mechanism with long-lasting inhibition of B cell function as shown by reduction in IgM production 8 weeks post last dose of PRV-3279. These results, together with observations that CD32B genetic variants are associated with SLE, and PRV-3279 inhibition of B cells isolated from SLE patients, support evaluation in SLE.
The ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have affected the PREVAIL-2 study enrollment, primarily due to resource constraints at the clinical site level and subdued patient interest in participating in clinical trials of immune modulatory agents. The Company now expects to report top-line results of the PREVAIL-2 study in the second half of 2024.
PROACTIVE Phase 2b Study of Ordesekimab (AMG 714/PRV-015) in Non-Responsive Celiac Disease
The Company is conducting a Phase 2b dose-finding, placebo-controlled study of ordesekimab (AMG 714/PRV-015), an investigational anti-interleukin-15 monoclonal antibody in adults with non-responsive celiac disease. The study currently expects to enroll 220 adult celiac patients not responding to gluten-free diet.
The Company announced that it expects top-line results from this study by the end of 2023.
PRV-101 Coxsackievirus B Vaccine (CVB)
In the first quarter of 2022, the Company announced results from the final analysis of the PROVENT (PROtocol for coxsackievirus VaccinE in healthy voluNTeers) study, a first-in-human PROVENT study of PRV-101, a polyvalent inactivated coxsackievirus B (CVB) vaccine candidate targeting all key CVB strains associated with type 1 diabetes autoimmunity. Provention is developing PRV-101 for the prevention of CVB-triggered autoimmune damage to pancreatic beta cells that may progress to T1D and damage to intestinal cells that may lead to celiac disease.
In this final analysis, 6 months following the final administered dose of the vaccine, PRV-101 met the primary endpoint confirming the tolerability observed in the previously reported interim analysis, with no treatment-emergent serious adverse events, adverse events of special interest, or adverse events leading to study drug discontinuation or study withdrawal.
The results also showed durability of viral neutralizing antibody (VNT) responses. Six months following the final dosing, the percentages of subjects in the high-dose PRV-101 arm who maintained high titers of VNT were 100% for the majority of serotypes included in the vaccine and no less than 90% for all serotypes.
The Company continues to seek and evaluate partnership opportunities to further the clinical development of PRV-101.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results:
- Cash Position: Provention ended the second quarter of 2022 with $96.1 million of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities.
- 2021 At-the-market (ATM) Program: Provention sold 2,663,063 shares of its common stock for aggregate net proceeds of approximately $11.1 million, net of $0.3 million in sales commissions, under the Company's 2021 ATM Program during the second quarter of 2022. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had $135.6 million of available capacity under the 2021 ATM Program.
- Collaboration Revenue: The Company recognized collaboration revenue of $0.7 million under its License Agreement with Hangzhou Zhongmei Huadong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. during the second quarter of 2022.
- Research & Development (R&D): R&D expenses were $16.6 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to $17.0 million for the second quarter of 2021. The decrease in R&D costs was driven by lower costs for the Company's teplizumab program, including the PROTECT study as target enrollment was reached in August 2021, and lower costs for regulatory activities compared to the prior year period, which included costs related to the initial teplizumab BLA submission. R&D cost decreases were partially offset by increased costs for the PROACTIVE Phase 2b study (PRV-015) and, the PREVAIL-2 Phase 2a study (PRV-3279) as well as increased manufacturing costs for commercial batches of teplizumab.
- General & Administrative (G&A): G&A expenses were $14.0 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to $13.2 million for the second quarter of 2021. The increase in G&A expenses related primarily to an increase in the Company's pre-commercial activities and associated costs following the FDA's acceptance of the Company's BLA resubmission in March 2022.
- Net Loss: Net loss for the second quarter of 2022 was $29.7 million, or $0.46 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $29.1 million, or $0.46 per basic and diluted share, for the second quarter of 2021.
- Cash Based Operating Expense: Cash-based operating expense for the second quarter of 2022 was $27.2 million, which excludes non-cash, stock-based compensation expense of $3.2 million and depreciation expense of $0.2 million.
Financial Guidance:
The Company expects its cash-based operating expenses to be in the range of $27.0 million to $31.0 million for the third quarter of 2022.
Based on the Company's current business plans, management believes that its cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities on hand as of June 30, 2022, together with the approximately $57.2 million in net proceeds from the July 2022 Private Placement, will be sufficient to fund the Company's operating requirements for at least the next 12 months from the issuance of the Company's financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. If the Company's teplizumab BLA resubmission is approved by the FDA, factors that could impact its cash runway include, but are not limited to, changes to estimated costs of commercialization and potential milestone payments that may be triggered under the Company's current agreements, including with MacroGenics.
Conference Call and Webcast Information:
Provention Bio will discuss these business updates and second quarter financial results via conference call today at 8:00 am ET. To access the call, please dial 1-888-347-7861 (domestic) or 1-412-902-4247 (international) ten minutes prior to the start time and ask to be connected to the "Provention Bio Call." An audio webcast will also be available on the "Events and Webcasts" page of the Investors section of the Company's website, www.proventionbio.com. An archived webcast will be available on the Company's website approximately two hours after the conference call.
About Provention Bio, Inc.:
Provention Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVB) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing the development of investigational therapies that may intercept and prevent debilitating and life-threatening immune-mediated disease. The Company's pipeline includes clinical-stage product candidates that have demonstrated in pre-clinical or clinical studies proof-of-mechanism and/or proof-of-concept in autoimmune diseases, including type 1 diabetes, celiac disease and lupus. Visit www.ProventionBio.com for more information and follow us on Twitter: @ProventionBio.
Internet Posting of Information:
Provention Bio, Inc. uses its website, www.proventionbio.com, as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation F.D. Such disclosures will be included on the Company's website in the "News" section. Accordingly, investors should monitor this portion of the Company's website, in addition to following its press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts.
Forward Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking, including but not limited to, statements relating to our product pipeline and delivery of key catalysts throughout the course of the next 24 months; the Company's planned regulatory interactions; the medical need in at-risk T1D patients, the potential approval of teplizumab and therapeutic effects and safety of teplizumab in at-risk T1D patients; the FDA's review and potential approval of teplizumab and potential regulatory and commercialization timeline; the potential impact of FDA decisions on PK comparability and the BLA resubmission for at-risk patients on the PROTECT study; anticipated timing for the Phase 2a trial of PRV-3279; anticipated enrollment in the PROACTIVE study; anticipated timing of top-line results for our product candidates; our current expectations regarding the ability of our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities to fund our current operating requirements for at least the next 12 months; and expected cash-based operating expenses for the third quarter of 2022. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "will," "may," "believe," "plans," and "expect," among others. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to additional delays in or failure to obtain FDA approvals for teplizumab or in the development plans for the Company's other Company product candidates and the potential for noncompliance with FDA regulations and requirements; any inability to successfully work with the FDA to find a satisfactory solution to address its concerns in a timely manner or at all, including during the FDA's review of the teplizumab BLA resubmission; any inability of the BLA resubmission or our response to FDA requests to satisfactorily address other matters cited in the CRL including relating to PK comparability, product quality, the safety update required by the FDA or any other FDA requirements for an approval of teplizumab; the potential impacts of COVID-19 on our business and financial results; changes in law, regulations, or interpretations and enforcement of regulatory guidance; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; the Company's dependence upon third parties; substantial competition; the Company's need for additional financing and the risks listed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 and any subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As with any pharmaceutical under development, there are significant risks in the development, regulatory approval and commercialization of new products. Provention does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof.
Investor Contact:
Robert Doody
VP, Investor Relations
rdoody@proventionbio.com
484-639-7235
Media Contact:
Kaelan Hollon
VP, Corporate Communications
khollon@proventionbio.com
202-421-4921
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Mysterious liver illness seen in kids in US, Europe
NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials in several countries are investigating mysterious cases of severe liver disease in children, and they think it may be related to a kind of virus usually associated with colds.
The U.K. has been investigating at least 74 cases in which children came down with hepatitis, or liver inflammation, the World Health Organization said Friday. Three similar cases in Spain and a few in Ireland are being investigated, the WHO said.
Meanwhile, U.S. health officials say they are looking into nine similar cases. All were in Alabama, but officials say they are looking to see if there are more elsewhere.
“Given the increase in cases reported over the past one month and enhanced case search activities, more cases are likely to be reported in the coming days,” WHO officials said in a statement.
The U.S. children ranged in age from 1 to 6 years old, and two required liver transplants. The European cases are in a similar age range, though some have been older, WHO officials said.
The WHO first became aware of the unusual illnesses early this month, when they learned of 10 children in Scotland with liver problems. One got sick in January and the nine others in March. All became severely ill and were diagnosed with hepatitis after being taken to the hospital.
The liver processes nutrients, filters the blood and fights infections. The infections caused symptoms like jaundice, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Hepatitis can be life-threatening if left untreated.
Since then, British health officials have identified at least 64 more cases. None died, but six needed liver transplants, the WHO said Friday.
Laboratory testing has ruled out the hepatitis type A, B, C and E viruses that usually cause such illnesses. Officials say they are not aware of international travel or other factors that might have put the kids at risk.
But they noted there’s been a recent surge in the spread of adenoviruses.
There are dozens of adenoviruses, many of them associated with cold-like symptoms, fever, sore throat and pink eye. But some versions can trigger other problems, including inflammation in the stomach and intestines.
Adenoviruses previously have been linked to hepatitis in children, but mostly in kids with weakened immune systems.
Some of the European children tested positive for adenovirus, and some tested positive for COVID-19. But more lab work is needed to explore any potential associations with specific viruses, the WHO said.
Alabama health officials say they have been looking into an increase in hepatitis in children since November. In each case, the child tested positive for adenovirus. Officials are exploring a link to one particular version — adenovirus 41 — that’s normally associated with gut inflammation.
None of the Alabama cases had any underlying health conditions that would seem to put them at risk for liver illness, health officials said.
“At this time adenovirus may be the cause for these, but investigators are still learning more — including ruling out the more common causes of hepatitis,” the CDC said in a statement.
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Which hybrid grill is best?
Fans of gas grills like how easy they are to use and how there is so little mess to clean up afterward. On the other hand, charcoal fans say the additional flavor you get from charcoal grilling makes all the difference. Now you can have the best of both worlds with a hybrid grill, also called a dual-fuel grill.
If you are a grill master looking for a hybrid grill that allows you to grill up to 50 burgers at once, a great choice is the Char-Griller 5050 Duo Gas and Charcoal Grill with nearly 9 square feet of grilling surface.
What to know before you buy a hybrid grill
Types of hybrid grills
- Kettle grills are round or oval in shape and are smaller overall and have less grilling area than barrel grills. Kettles are the grill of choice for people who have a limited amount of space or who grill for small groups of people. With their smaller under-hood cooking areas, hybrid kettle grill users usually can cook with gas or charcoal, but not both at once.
- Barrel grills are shaped like the old oil drums the first ones were made from. Barrel grills have large surface areas that allow them to cook more things at once. Barrel grills are favored by people who grill for large groups and by commercial grilling operations. With their much larger cooking surfaces, hybrid barrel grills are designed so you can cook with charcoal and gas at the same time.
What to look for in a quality hybrid grill
Size
How big a grill you need is determined by how many people you want to cook for at one time. The rule of thumb is that for each person you plan to feed, you need about 72 square inches of grill space. So if you plan to grill for a family of four, you want a hybrid grill that has about 300 square inches of grilling space. Another way to visualize the surface area you should look for is that you need 1 square foot for every two people you feed.
Grates
The grilling surfaces, called grates, are made of stainless steel or cast iron coated with a porcelain finish. Stainless steel resists corrosion and is easy to clean. Cast iron is better at retaining heat but is subject to rusting if the porcelain surface is chipped, so it requires greater caution, especially with the metal tools that are used by grillers.
All-weather grill cover
Protect your hybrid grill from the elements with a cover. Make sure it is waterproof, UV resistant, is sturdy enough to not rip or tear and has reinforced corners.
Extras
The more extras your hybrid grill has, the more you can do. Top grillers like having warming racks, side burners, side tables and rotisseries.
How much you can expect to spend on a hybrid grill
Most good hybrid grills cost between $400 and $600. Inexpensive hybrid grills cost around $300 to $400. Larger and more sophisticated models easily run from $1,000 to $10,000.
Hybrid grill FAQ
How do you clean your hybrid grill?
A. Clean your cooking grates every time you use your grill by heating the grill on high for 10 to 15 minutes, then scrubbing the grates with a grill brush. Don’t forget the underside of the lid, where grease and smoke form deposits on the metal surface. Be especially cautious when cleaning sensitive areas such as burner tubes, heat deflectors and screens. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure you don’t void your warranty.
What kind of gloves should you wear while grilling?
A. Look for gloves made specifically for grilling. They should be flexible, heat resistant and have textured gripping surfaces. Also look for reinforced webbing so they don’t tear.
Can you add wood chips for flavor?
A. If your hybrid grill does not have a smoker, soak the wood chips and wrap them in foil. Make a small hole in the foil and put it on the grill with the lid closed.
What’s the best hybrid grill to buy?
Top hybrid grill
Char-Griller 5050 Duo Gas and Charcoal Grill
What you need to know: This giant hybrid grill handles 50 burgers at once.
What you’ll love: The three gas burners, side burner and charcoal grill combine to give you more than 8 square feet of cooking space. The grills are made of cast iron and coated with top-quality porcelain that is easy to clean. The grate height adjusts for temperature control, and the ash pan is easy to dump.
What you should consider: The inconsistent finishing means some grills can rust.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top hybrid grill for the money
Blossomz Dual Fuel Combination Charcoal/Gas Grill
What you need to know: This is a generously sized hybrid grill for the money.
What you’ll love: The cast iron cooking grids and chrome-plated warming racks are sturdily made. This stainless steel hybrid grill has 745 square inches of usable space for cooking with gas, cooking with charcoal, and a warming rack. The wheels make this 103-pound hybrid grill easy to move around.
What you should consider: Some users reported minor issues with rust.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Weber 15501001 Performer Deluxe Charcoal Grill
What you need to know: This charcoal grill uses a Touch-N-Go gas ignition system to fire the coals.
What you’ll love: This 363-square-inch hybrid has a 22-inch-diameter cooking bowl and a weather-protected CharBin charcoal storage container. It has a removable LCD countdown cooking timer and a thermometer built into the lid. The One-Touch cleaning system also has a removable aluminum ash catcher. The Gourmet BBQ system uses a hinged cooking grate for use with custom inserts.
What you should consider: This is an expensive unit for its size.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and The Home Depot
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NEW YORK, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconic Philippine rum brand Tanduay recently released a collection of cocktail recipes featuring its different rums.
"Whatever your taste preference is, we've got a fine selection that can keep up with you. From simple classics to uniquely modern concoctions, this rum cocktail book showcases our Tanduay Rums like you've never tasted before as we highlight our rums' versatility in cocktails and their compatibility with a variety of ingredients," Tanduay said in the foreword of Cocktail Culture.
Available in e-book format, it can be accessed via the Tanduay website, global.tanduay.com.
"We came up with the book so that both new and long-time customers can experience and appreciate Tanduay in different ways," said Marc Ngo, Tanduay Distillers, Inc. International Business Development Manager and Senior Brand Manager.
The cocktails' taste and colors reflect the Philippines' beautiful beaches and sunsets. Some of the recipes in the book include those of Tropical Queen featuring the Tanduay Asian Rum Gold, Tranquil Waters featuring the Boracay Cappuccino Rum, Beach Blonde with the Tanduay Dark Rum, and Sun-kissed Mango with Tanduay White Rum.
Customers can easily follow the preparations, said Ngo, and enjoy their Tanduay-infused cocktails without the fuss. The book also contains recipes for the home-made syrups that will be used in the cocktails.
Tanduay continues to gain new customers as it expands its export business. It is now present in 12 U.S. states and the territory of Guam, as well as in the countries of China, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom.
For inquiries:
Joseph Chiong
Business Development Manager
Tanduay Brands International
+1 (714) 588-6760
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Also Announces Hiring of Joe Rubino to Lead Efforts related to Information Security
CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today the formation of its Portfolio Resources Group (PRG). PRG will be comprised of experienced functional leaders who can bring expertise, intellectual capital, vendor relationships and best practices in defined areas to support GTCR's investment teams and portfolio company leadership. The members of GTCR's Portfolio Resources Group are expected to bring enhanced capabilities and resources to aid in management's value creation plans. Consistent with GTCR's Leader's Strategy™ approach, PRG team members will work with a partnership orientation to collaboratively and constructively assist portfolio company leadership on key initiatives determined by management and company boards of directors.
"GTCR's approach is to be a constructive and value-added partner to our management leaders. Our industry domain expertise and our experience growing and transforming businesses are critical to being a good partner and building value alongside management. To further enhance the value-add that we can bring, we are investing in staff that will have expertise in specific functional areas, which will be available as a resource to our teams. The Portfolio Resources Group is a natural extension of the deep partnership we look to build with our executives and is expected to further the value creation that we can accomplish mutually," said Collin Roche, Managing Director and Co-CEO of GTCR.
As part of the Portfolio Resources Group, Travis Krueger, a Managing Director at GTCR, will continue to lead a team that provides data and analytics and portfolio support to assist GTCR's investment teams, investment committee and portfolio company management. Mr. Krueger joined GTCR in 2005 and has been instrumental in building the firm's capabilities to utilize data to develop insights on company performance and to better inform value creation plans. Mr. Krueger has also been a contributor to the creation of PRG and will be a key leader focused on driving impact at portfolio companies.
The PRG will supplement portfolio company support provided by the firm's investment teams as well as GTCR's in-house functional leaders in such areas as finance, legal, compliance, marketing/communications, leadership, information technology and ESG-DEI.
In conjunction with the formation of the Portfolio Resources Group, GTCR is announcing that Joe Rubino has joined as Managing Director, Information Security and Data Privacy. Mr. Rubino supports the firm's portfolio companies on key initiatives including cybersecurity, information management, data privacy and risk mitigation. Mr. Rubino has over two decades of security experience. He joins GTCR from HCL Software where he served as Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer, and previously he was Chief Information Security Officer for Bloomberg Industry Group. Before his private sector experience, Mr. Rubino spent 15 years at the Central Intelligence Agency, focused on data protection services and responsibilities.
Mr. Rubino joins other members of GTCR's Portfolio Resources Group who have joined the firm in the past year. Manoj Narayanan is a Managing Director with a focus on Technology and Digitization. Mr. Narayanan works with GTCR portfolio companies on enhancing technology infrastructure and undertaking transformative technology improvement initiatives. Most recently, Mr. Narayanan was CTO of Real Chemistry, and he was previously a Managing Director at Vista Equity Partners. Katelyn Moorhead is Director of Procurement. Ms. Moorhead works on procurement and sourcing initiatives across the portfolio as well as vendor management and partnerships. Prior to joining GTCR, Ms. Moorhead was a Director at PwC in Chicago, working in procurement and strategic sourcing for middle market clients.
"Joe brings a wealth of experience to GTCR, and he will help our portfolio company leadership to better assess and manage security risks within their organization and to enhance data management generally. Given the risks in today's world, and with the rapid changes in security technology, it is important that GTCR offers support to our management teams in this critical area," said Aaron Cohen, Managing Director and Head of Financial Services & Technology at GTCR. "We expect that Joe, Manoj, Katelyn, working with Travis and others within our firm, will further enhance our ability to deploy best practices within our portfolio companies, ultimately helping to drive transformative change that is the hallmark of our investment approach. We will look to strategically add capabilities in other key functional areas over time."
About GTCR
Founded in 1980, GTCR is a leading private equity firm that pioneered The Leaders Strategy™ – finding and partnering with management leaders in core domains to identify, acquire and build market-leading companies through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. GTCR is focused on investing in transformative growth in companies in the Business & Consumer Services, Financial Services & Technology, Healthcare and Technology, Media & Telecommunications sectors. Since its inception, GTCR has invested more than $24 billion in over 270 companies, and the firm currently manages over $27 billion in equity capital. GTCR is based in Chicago with offices in New York and West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.gtcr.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
GTCR Contact
Andrew Johnson
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Did you lose money on investments in Arqit Quantum? If so, please visit Arqit Quantum Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who (i) purchased or acquired the securities of Arqit Quantum Inc. ("Arqit" or the "Company") (ARQQ, ARQQW), f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. ("Centricus") (CENH, CENHU, CENHW) between September 7, 2021 and April 18, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"); and/or (ii) held Centricus securities as of the record date for the special meeting of shareholders held on August 31, 2021 to consider approval of the merger between Arqit and Centricus (the "Merger"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Arqit is a cybersecurity company that has pioneered a unique quantum encryption technology. Arqit claimed its quantum encryption technology would be secure against current and future forms of cyberattacks, including from a quantum computer.
On May 28, 2021, Arqit filed with the SEC a Form F-4 Merger Proposal Registration (the "Proxy Statement") for the Merger. Then, on July 30, 2021, Arqit filed with the SEC a prospectus (the "Prospectus") for the Merger, which forms part of the Proxy Statement.
According to the Complaint, the Proxy Statement contained a Risk Factors section which failed to discuss the risks to Arqit surrounding the adoption of new communications technologies necessary for Arqit's encryption technology; namely, that Arqit needed certain new protocols and standards for telecommunications, cloud computing, and internet services that currently were not supported.
Plaintiff also alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made misleading statements about Arqit's business because: (1) Arqit's proposed encryption technology would require widespread adoption of new protocols and standards of for telecommunications; (2) British cybersecurity officials questioned the viability of Arqit's proposed encryption technology in a meeting in 2020; (3) the British government was not an Arqit customer but, rather, providing grants to Arqit; and (4) Arqit had little more than an early-stage prototype of its encryption system at the time of the Merger.
On April 18, 2022, The Wall Street Journal (the "WSJ") published an article entitled, "British Encryption Startup Arqit Overstates Its Prospects, Former Staff and Others Say." The WSJ article stated, in part: "When the company secured its Nasdaq listing last autumn, its revenue consisted of a handful of government grants and small research contracts, and its signature product was an early-stage prototype unable to encrypt anything in practical use, according to [former employees and other people familiar with the company]." Further, "[t]he encryption technology the company hinges on—a system to protect against next-generation quantum computers—might never apply beyond niche uses, numerous people inside and outside the company warned, unless there were a major overhaul of internet protocols." On this news, the price of Arqit stock price declined over 17% to close at $12.49 per share on April 18, 2022.
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HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (HKEx:2318; SSE:601318) upgraded its proprietary ESG evaluation system to meet the Group's rising demand for high quality ESG scoring data.
Growing attention to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing has led to an increase in the demand for data on ESG factors. The majority of ESG performance assessment relies primarily on manual data collection and processing, which is inefficient and slow and result in poor data quality.
Ping An unveiled its ESG evaluation system in 2021 powered by natural language processing (NLP), knowledge graph, machine learning, and satellite remote sensing. The system was able to collect ESG regulatory disclosure-based data as well as alternative non-disclosure-based data to provide richer, multi-dimensional information. The recently upgraded ESG evaluation system has further improved the accuracy and comprehensiveness of data. It consists of 21 first-level indicators, 90 second-level indicators, and 278 data points to measure ESG risks and opportunities for 37 industry sectors. The system can make real-time adjustments based on public news and sentiment.
A unique feature of the AI-based system is its ability to generate company disclosure and performance scores separately for a more comprehensive assessment of a company's ESG disclosure and performance. The disclosure score mainly examines the level of information disclosure by companies in traditional ESG data sources, such as ESG reports and annual results reports, with a focus on qualitative indicators. The performance score measures ESG performance with an emphasis on quantitative indicators.
The system covers more than 4,500 A-share listed companies and more than 2,700 Hong Kong listed companies. It evaluates more than 4,600 corporate credit bond issuers and 58,000 green bonds in the bond market, and nearly 140 fund management companies and more than 14,900 funds in the fund market. The system frequently updates different data points – daily, monthly or semi-annually, depending on type – and adjusts the results in real-time based on news sentiment scores.
Ping An's CN-ESG evaluation framework incorporates domestic and international disclosure standards and key frameworks to adapt to the Chinese context. The scoring framework refers to a number of mainstream ESG evaluation frameworks including GRI, HKEX, SASB, TCFD, Shenzhen Stock Exchange Social Responsibility Guidelines, and Shanghai Stock Exchange Social Responsibility Guidelines. Out of all the core issues included in the CN-ESG framework, 87% overlap with at least one international framework and 13% of the indicators are specific to the Chinese context. Next, CN-ESG framework will also focus on developing industry-specific material indicators driven by in-depth industry fundamental analysis that will supplement the existing set of core indicators.
Ping An believes that responsible investment helps to manage risk and contributes to long-term stable returns. This system has been applied within Ping An's subsidiaries with investment business to support ESG investment. As of December 2021, the scale of Ping An's responsible investment and financing reached nearly RMB1.22 trillion, of which Ping An's green investment and financing was nearly RMB 224.58 billion. Inclusive investment and financing was nearly RMB 68.467 billion, and social investment and financing was nearly RMB 926.860 billion, with 2,303 sustainable insurance products offered. The Group is the first asset owner signatory from China that joined UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment network.
About Ping An Group
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An") strives to become a world-leading retail financial services group. With over 223 million retail customers and nearly 657 million internet users, Ping An is one of the largest financial services companies in the world. Ping An focuses on two over-arching domains of activity, "integrated finance" and "healthcare", covering the provision of financial and health care services through its integrated financial services platform and ecosystems in financial services, healthcare, auto services and smart city services. The "finance + technology" and "finance + ecosystem" strategies aim to provide customers and internet users with innovative and simple products and services using technology. As China's first joint stock insurance company, Ping An is committed to upholding the highest standards of corporate reporting and corporate governance. The Group is listed on the stock exchanges in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Ping An ranked 6th in the Forbes Global 2000 list in 2021 and ranked 16th in the Fortune Global 500 list in 2021.
For more information, please visit www.group.pingan.com and follow us on LinkedIn - PING AN.
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Affinix recognized for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and Big Data Solutions
CHICAGO, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PeopleScout's proprietary talent technology Affinix™ has been named a Bronze winner for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Solution and Big Data Solution in the 20th Annual American Business Awards® Program for 2022.
"AI-driven talent management solutions are critical to any business," the judges said. "Affinix is an answer to the current challenges in the talent acquisition domain and addresses the need for speed and scalability. PeopleScout's candidate satisfaction scores are impressive for this type of solution."
Designed with changing candidate expectations in mind, Affinix brings together artificial intelligence, recruitment marketing, and machine learning to drive fast and effective talent sourcing and engagement.
"We are committed to providing our clients with valuable insights to help them build their workforce today while they prepare for their future talent needs," said Taryn Owen, President & COO of PeopleReady and PeopleScout. "Enhancing the strategic insights within Affinix Analytics and ensuring that our product roadmap keeps us ahead of the curve are both critical to providing our clients with the competitive advantage they need. We appreciate this recognition of our efforts from the American Business Awards."
Embedded within PeopleScout's talent solutions, Affinix delivers speed and scalability while leveraging artificial intelligence, recruitment marketing, machine learning, predictive analytics and other emerging technologies. PeopleScout adds Affinix enhancements on a quarterly basis in order to provide a best-in-class experience for candidates and our clients. This iterative approach allows PeopleScout to leverage the latest technologies all within one seamless ecosystem.
PeopleScout continues to lead the talent acquisition industry with its innovation and unique talent solutions. Recent recognition for PeopleScout's Affinix includes:
- Best Business Technology Solutions – Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning in the 2022 TITAN Business Awards.
- Best Advance in Diversity and Inclusion Innovation in Brandon Hall Group's Fall 2021 Excellence in Technology Awards Program.
To learn more about the winners of the 2022 American Business Awards, visit the website.
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) company, is a leading RPO provider managing talent solutions that span the global economy, with end-to-end MSP and talent advisory capabilities supporting total workforce needs. PeopleScout boasts 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company's thousands of forward-looking talent professionals provide clients with the edge in the people business by consistently delivering now while anticipating what's next. Affinix™, PeopleScout's proprietary talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience and optimizes the talent process through data and actionable insights. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging millions of candidates and contingent associates every year, PeopleScout has served clients in more than 70 countries with headquarters in Chicago, Sydney and London and global delivery centers in Toronto, Montreal, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.peoplescout.com.
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
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Police: 3 wounded, taken to hospital after Chicago shooting
CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say three people were shot and wounded on Friday in a suburb west of Chicago. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that police say a man was sitting in a parked car with a woman standing by his driver side window when both were struck with gunfire at about 10:15 p.m. in South Austin. Police say the 34-year-old man was shot twice in the neck and taken to the hospital in critical condition while the 31-year-old woman was shot in the elbow and in good condition. Authorities say a third person was also struck by gunfire and is in good condition. No additional details about the shooting were immediately made available. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/05/28/police-3-wounded-taken-to-hospital-after-chicago-shooting/ | 2022-05-28T10:33:12Z |
MANCHESTER, N.H., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Salmonella Lawyer Jory Lange has been retained by victims of the Buba Noodle Bar Salmonella Outbreak. At least 7 people have gotten Salmonella food poisoning in this outbreak.
"The scary thing about this outbreak is, as a consumer, there's nothing you can do to tell whether the food that you are buying is safe. You can't taste, smell, or see Salmonella. Food that is contaminated with Salmonella may look, smell, and taste just like any other meal. This is why it's critical that companies who make and sell our food, especially ready-to-eat foods, ensure the food is safe before they sell it," said national Salmonella food poisoning lawyer Jory Lange.
The Lange Law Firm, PLLC will be providing continuing updates on the Buba Noodle Bar Salmonella Outbreak.
Buba Noodle Bar Salmonella Outbreak
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health Services (DPHS), in collaboration with the City of Manchester Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections potentially linked to a Manchester, NH restaurant. The health agencies identified at least 7 Salmonella cases that appear to be linked to the same restaurant Buba Noodle Bar located 36 Lowell Street, Manchester, NH.
Buba Noodle Bar voluntarily closed on May 20, 2022 while a public health investigation is conducted.
The investigation is ongoing.
Compensation for Salmonella
Those who contracted Salmonella infections after eating food tainted with Salmonella may be entitled to compensation. To learn more about making a claim for Salmonella compensation, please visit the Lange Law Firm's website, www.MakeFoodSafe.com or call 833.330.3663.
About the legal team:
Jory Lange with The Lange Law Firm, PLLC is one of the nation's leading Salmonella lawyers. Mr. Lange has helped families from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic, from Florida to California, and in states across the nation.
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www.MakeFoodSafe.com
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SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing to expand its presence in San Antonio, Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, is now selling at Somerset Grove. The new community delivers an enclave of new homes in the heart of the city, with quick access to urban San Antonio's most popular work and play destinations.
"Somerset Grove gives residents immediate access to downtown retail and restaurants and shorter and simpler commutes to work, without sacrificing the comforts of a brand-new home," said Lennar Division President Brian Barron. "We are excited to offer these homes for sale at a very attainable price point."
Homes at Somerset Grove range from 1,018 to 1,950 square feet, with three to four bedrooms and two to two-and-a-half baths. One- and two-story designs from Lennar's popular Cottage, Stonehill, and Broadview collections feature generous living and kitchen spaces and resort-style master suites.
Pricing begins in the $190,000s.
All homes come with Lennar's signature Everything's Included® program, where the homebuilder's most popular options and upgrades are built into the base price of the home. At Somerset Grove, this includes granite countertops, stainless steel ENERGY STAR appliances, and a host of other carefully curated interior touches.
With its close-in location just off of I-35, Somerset Grove places residents minutes from San Antonio's largest employers, Texas A&M University, Port San Antonio, and Lackland Air Force Base. The community is surrounded by retail and dining destinations, including South Park Mall. It is also minutes from Pearsall Park, spanning 500 acres with the city's largest playground, shaded picnic areas, basketball courts, splash pads, skate park, event pavilion, fitness challenge zone, disc golf, and dog park.
Children living at Somerset Grove will be served by the South San Antonio Independent School District, which has been providing quality education in the area for 100 years.
The Somerset Grove Welcome Home Center and sales office is located at 9402 Somerset Way., San Antonio, Texas 78211. For more information, call (210-) 393-8095 or visit the Somerset Grove Community Website or www.lennar.com.
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation's leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers of Lennar's homes and, through LMF Commercial, originates mortgage loans secured primarily by commercial real estate properties throughout the United States. Lennar's Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. LENX drives Lennar's technology, innovation and strategic investments. For more information about Lennar, please visit lennar.com.
Contact: Danielle Tocco
Vice President Communications
Lennar Corporation
Danielle.Tocco@Lennar.com
Direct Line: 949.789.1633
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Neighborhood Tire & Wheel Retailer Provides for Record Number of Students in 8th Annual Giveaway
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Augusts arrival marks the beginning of back-to-school month, and with it, communities nationwide have already begun gearing up for a full year of classes and curriculum. To help students start off on the right foot, RNR Tire Express (RNR), the nation's leading franchise retailer for tires and custom wheels, is gifting nearly 4,000 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to families and kids around the country for their 2022 Back to School Giveaway.
A total of 13 RNR franchisees, responsible for the combined operations of 77 franchise locations throughout the U.S., will be spearheading this year's initiative - marking 2022 as the most expansive and impactful year-to-date for the giveaway. Interested customers are encouraged to contact their nearest participating RNR location to inquire about receiving a free back-to-school bundle. Promotions do vary by location and are only available while supplies last.
"RNR Tire Express might be a national brand but our mindset is focused on our local communities. We're your neighborhood tire store, first and foremost," said Larry Sutton, founder and CEO of RNR Tire Express. "I can think of nothing that exemplifies our mission better than the growing involvement that our franchisees have in this yearly tradition and the desire they have to make a positive impact and support the people and families in each of their respective locales."
This is now the eighth consecutive year that RNR Tire Express has coordinated a back-to-school giveaway. And as the franchise has continued to grow year after year, so too has the scope of this charitable endeavor. The intention, of course, being to lend a hand to even more students and gift more backpacks as each school year rolls around.
Participating Stores Locations for 2022 Include:
ALABAMA – Opelika
ARIZONA – Glendale
ARKANSAS – El Dorado; Springdale; Van Buren; Blytheville; Hot Springs; Paragould; Jonesboro; Ft. Smith; Little Rock; Rogers; Fayetteville; Conway; Jacksonville
FLORIDA – Tampa; Orlando; West Palm Beach; Clearwater; Sebring; Port Richey; Brandon; Sarasota; Kissimmee; Orange Park; Daytona Beach; Jacksonville; Bradenton; St. Petersburg; Leesburg; Ocala
GEORGIA – Warner Robins; Macon; Columbus; Albany; Valdosta
ILLINOIS – Rockford
INDIANA – Clarksville; Mishawaka; Franklin; Columbus
KENTUCKY – Louisville
LOUISIANA – Lafayette; Lake Charles; Bossier City; Ruston; Alexandria; West Monroe
MICHIGAN – Wyoming
MISSOURI – Springfield; Joplin; West Plains
NEVADA – Reno
OHIO – Delaware; Marion; Toledo; Springfield
OKLAHOMA – Oklahoma City; Moore; Muskogee
PENNSYLVANIA – Monroeville
TEXAS – Waco; Hewitt; Lufkin; Killeen; Tyler; Bryan; Abilene; Longview; Texarkana; Beaumont
Given the inflationary pressures that continue to take their toll on millions of Americans, the arrival of this year's giveaway couldn't come at timelier point. While simple in nature, for countless families, receiving such a gift represents one less expense to worry about. One need that RNR is happy to shoulder the burden of on their behalf.
Founded in 2000 by rent-to-own veteran Larry Sutton, RNR has carved out a unique niche in the tire and wheel industry with its convenient, no hassle payment options that fit each customer's budget. RNR offers and professionally installs safe, quality tires and custom wheels to a growing and underserved market and has established a business model that allows clients to pay off name brand tires and wheels with a weekly or monthly option that is affordable to them.
For more information regarding the RNR Tire Express brand, please visit https://rnrtires.com/.
About RNR Tire Express:
RNR Tire Express is a national franchise retailer of quality tires and custom wheels known for their customer-centric, flexible lease-to-own payment options. Established in 2000 by rent-to-own veteran, Larry Sutton, RNR has grown to 166 locations in 27 states. Earlier this year, the brand was ranked in Franchise Times' Top 200+ list, and was also recognized by Inc. magazine as one of America's fastest-growing private companies. Most recently, RNR was ranked No. 133 in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2021 Franchise 500 ranking and #1 in the Tires and Wheels category. RNR Tire Express is seeking qualified multi-unit franchisees to expand even further nationally with prime markets available throughout the country. For more information regarding the RNR franchise opportunity, please visit www.RNRfranchise.com.
Media Contact: Conner Gossel, Fishman Public Relations, 937-545-9812 or cgossel@fishmanpr.com
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TOKYO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu today announced that it will host its global flagship online event, Fujitsu ActivateNow 2022 on October 4, 2022 (Japan, Europe, and the Americas) and October 12, 2022 (Asia and Oceania), highlighting its vision, technology, and case studies for promoting Sustainability Transformation through digital innovation to various stakeholders, including society, customers, partners, and next-generation leaders.
This year, under the theme of 'Driving Sustainability Transformation through Digital Innovation', the event will feature global programs including keynote speeches by Fujitsu Group CEO and CDXO Takahito Tokita and CTO Vivek Mahajan, panel sessions by special guest speakers, as well as regional programs hosted by company leaders that reveal how Fujitsu delivers solutions to pressing societal issues for a sustainable future.
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Fujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver Sustainability Transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$32 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com/
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NEW YORK (AP) — Exxon Mobil reported $5.48 billion in profits during the first quarter as oil and gas prices rose steadily, more than doubling its profits compared with the same quarter last year.
But the oil giant took a huge hit as it abandoned its Russian operations due to the war, writing down $3.4 billion.
Including that loss, the oil giant reported profits of $1.28 per share Friday, which was well below expectations of analysts polled by Factset, who were looking for $2.23 per share.
Revenue at the Irving, Texas company was $90.5 billion, which far exceeded the $59.15 billion in revenue during the same quarter a year ago.
The price of oil climbed steadily during the first quarter after Russia invaded Ukraine, sending European countries which rely heavily on Russia for energy and others scrambling to find alternative sources for fuel. A barrel of the U.S. benchmark crude rose from $76 to nearly $130 per barrel before ending the quarter at $100, and drivers were filling up with increasingly expensive gasoline.
Natural gas prices rose too, climbing from $3.50 per million British thermal units to about $5.60, inflating home heating bills and electricity prices.
“As we think about recent events, our job has never been clearer or more important,” said Darren Woods, CEO, in a conference call with investors Friday. “The need to meet society’s evolving needs reliably and affordably is what consumers and businesses across the globe are demanding and what we delivered this quarter.”
As energy prices rose, Exxon’s stock price also was rising. The company announced Friday it’s expanding a program to repurchase its own stock, telling investors that Exxon could buy back up to $30 billion worth of its shares through 2023. It repurchased shares totaling $2.1 billion during the quarter, shelling out cash to investors as its stock price rose.
Exxon’s production fell to 3.7 million barrels per day of oil-equivalent, down 4% from the fourth quarter of 2021 due to weather-related unscheduled downtime, planned maintenance and divestments, the company said. Production in the Permian Basin grew and the company was on track to deliver a 25% increase in production there in 2022 compared to last year.
Exxon said it plans to eliminate routine flaring, the process of burning off what it considers excess natural gas, in the Permian Basin by the end of the year. Exxon also announced progress on carbon-reduction initiatives. During the quarter, Exxon secured the financing to expand its carbon capture facility in LaBarge, Wyoming and it announced plans to produce renewable fuel.
Shares of Exxon Mobil Corp. fell slightly during morning trading.
Also on Friday, Chevron reported a quarterly profit $6.26 billion, more than four times its earnings in the same period last year. On a per-share basis, profits from the San Ramon, California energy producer were a nickel short of Wall Street expectations, according to a survey by Factset, but Chevron does not adjust its reported results based on one-time events such as asset sales. And revenue surged 41% to $54.37 billion. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/exxon-profits-surge-loses-billions-in-russian-exit/ | 2022-04-30T00:37:34Z |
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Street Foundation today released their peer-reviewed extreme heat model along with the implications highlighted in The Sixth National Risk Assessment: Hazardous Heat. The report identifies the impact of increasing temperatures at a property level, and how the frequency, duration, and intensity of extremely hot days will change over the next 30 years from a changing climate. The Foundation's analysis combines high-resolution measurements of land surface temperatures, canopy cover, impervious surfaces, land cover, and proximity to water to calculate the current heat exposure, and then adjusts for future forecasted emissions scenarios. This allows for the determination of the number of days any property would be expected to experience dangerous levels of heat.
The model highlights the local impacts of climate change by identifying the seven hottest days expected for any property this year, and using that metric to calculate how many of those days would be experienced in 30 years. The most severe shift in local temperatures is found in Miami-Dade County where the 7 hottest days, currently at 103°F, will increase to 34 days at that same temperature by 2053. Across the country, on average, the local hottest 7 days are expected to become the hottest 18 days by 2053.
In the case of extreme heat, the model finds 50 counties, home to 8.1 million residents, that are expected to experience temperatures above 125°F in 2023, the highest level of the National Weather Services' heat index. By 2053, 1,023 counties are expected to exceed this temperature, an area that is home to 107.6 million Americans and covers a quarter of the US land area. This emerging area, concentrated in a geographic region the Foundation calls the "Extreme Heat Belt," stretches from the Northern Texas and Louisiana borders to Illinois, Indiana, and even into Wisconsin.
"Increasing temperatures are broadly discussed as averages, but the focus should be on the extension of the extreme tail events expected in a given year," said Matthew Eby, founder and CEO of First Street Foundation. "We need to be prepared for the inevitable, that a quarter of the country will soon fall inside the Extreme Heat Belt with temperatures exceeding 125°F and the results will be dire."
The peer-reviewed First Street Foundation Extreme Heat Model will now be incorporated with Risk Factor for every property in the contiguous United States. Visitors to Risk Factor will find their Heat Factor alongside their Flood Factor and Fire Factor and can learn the specific risks to their property, today and up to 30 years into the future.
First Street Foundation First Street Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) research and technology group working to define America's growing climate risk.
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The one-stop easy solution for podcast creation, streaming, conferencing, voice over production, and more
LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TASCAM announces the Mixcast 4 Podcast Station. With the easy-to-use interface and layout, it is ideal for podcast creation, live streaming, conferencing, and more, the Mixcast 4 mixes and records mic inputs, internal sounds, and music via the system's trigger pads, plus external audio input from a phone or PC. With its internal 14-track recorder that records to SD card, a rich feature set, and the included TASCAM Podcast Editor software, the Mixcast 4 offers a simple but powerful audio production environment.
Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9055051-tascam-debuts-the-mixcast-4-podcast-station/
The Mixcast 4 interface incorporates 4 TRS/XLR combo jack mic inputs and 4 individual headphone outputs—and using USB, Bluetooth, and other inputs up to 8 sources can be mixed and recorded. Its auto-mixing function automatically adjusts optimal levels, resulting in professional results with minimal audio experience. With its 5-inch color touch screen, the Mixcast 4 enables podcasters to focus on their content without being distracted.
The Mixcast 4 includes the TASCAM Podcast Editor software—providing straightforward audio editing, track import from Mixcast 4, plus configuration and assignment of sound effects and background music to the unit's sound pads. The software supports Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android OS.
The Mixcast 4 has 8 customizable sound pads that are 8 banks deep—providing a wealth of creative opportunity. There are global voice effects for multiple mic inputs that can be applied to all four mic inputs. For example, the pitch transformer is useful for raising or lowering the timbre of one's voice for dramatic effect or to create character voices.
The Mixcast 4 provides input gain control for all input sources. This enables the USB Skype/Zoom input audio level to be governed by the host controlling the Mixcast 4. Similarly, the input level of a caller connected via Bluetooth or the 3.5mm input can also be controlled. This is ideal for those who use the Mixcast 4 with nearfield monitors, as live microphones will not be routed to the monitor outputs—risking feedback, for example, during video conferencing. There is also support for a Bluetooth connection that allows recording phone calls or playing background music from paired smartphones.
The TASCAM Mixcast 4 Podcast Station is available now through authorized TASCAM dealers.
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Votes WITHHOLD against board directors Phyllis Gardner and James Bierman at 2022 Annual Meeting to send a message to MiMedx
Demands Management and the Board Show Confidence in MiMedx and Alignment With Shareholders' Interests by PURCHASING SHARES
Will Vote AGAINST Approval of Executive Compensation Following Egregious Share Grants to Management
BATON ROUGE, La., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prescience Point Capital Management LLC ("Prescience Point"), a research-focused, catalyst-driven investment firm that beneficially owns approximately 6.7% of the outstanding common stock of MiMedx Group, Inc. ("MDXG" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MDXG), today released a presentation detailing the colossal failures and massive value destruction that have taken place under the Company's current Board of Directors and management. The presentation also documents a misalignment of interests that has given an incentive to management, the Board and EW Healthcare Partners ("EW") to keep MDXG's share price depressed.
The presentation reinforces Prescience Point's decision to WITHHOLD its votes against two members of MDXG's Board – Phyllis Gardner and James Bierman – who are up for election at the Company's annual meeting of shareholders on June 7, 2022, and to vote AGAINST approval of the executive compensation package.
You can view and download the presentation HERE.
Prescience Point continues to believe that MiMedx is a promising biotech company with best-in-class products that improve patients' lives, whose enormous potential is being squandered by the self-serving, negligent and value destructive actions of an inept Board and management.
"MDXG's recent history is one of chronic value destruction caused by the failed strategies and operational missteps of the Board and management. These missteps notably include the gross mismanagement of the Company's Phase 2b knee OA and Phase 3 plantar fasciitis trials, both of which failed due to the use of expired Amniofix product. This extremely negligent error by the current regime resulted in a 60% decline in MDXG's share price on the date the trial results were announced. Nonetheless, the Board has continued to reward management handsomely with massive and undeserved stock grants, including a recent grant of 603,000 restricted shares to CEO Tim Wright," said Eiad Asbahi, Founder and Managing Partner of Prescience Point.
"Under the current Board's oversight, MDXG has been run primarily for the benefit of two factions – management and EW – who have each received generous amounts of MDXG shares at either zero cost or deeply discounted prices. Public shareholders are the victims of this apparent self-dealing as their ownership is steadily siphoned from their pockets and into those of management and EW," Mr. Asbahi continued.
Prescience Point noted that Board members and management have never bought so much as a single share of MDXG stock with their own money. Instead, management's actions suggest that they may have actually tried to suppress MDXG's share price ahead of receiving share grants from the Company. In support of this view, Prescience Point provided the following timeline of recent events:
- March 22nd, 2022: Just two weeks prior to being granted 603,000 restricted shares from MDXG, during his presentation at the Canaccord Genuity Musculoskeletal Conference, CEO Tim Wright inexplicably indicated that the total addressable market ("TAM") for knee OA was just $1.3 billion to $1.5 billion, when the actual TAM for knee OA exceeds $50 billion
- April 8th, 2022: CEO Tim Wright is granted 603,000 restricted shares at an average price of $4.62
- April 11th, 2022: Three days after receiving his share grant, in an April 11th article published in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Mr. Wright did a complete 180 and described the knee OA market as being a "huge, huge market" with "at least 240 million patients," implying a massive TAM in excess of $50 billion
"By voting to WITHHOLD votes for two directors who have participated in the destruction of shareholder value – and voting NO on excessive, undeserved executive compensation – Prescience Point is sending a message that continued underperformance, excessive compensation, and self-serving, value-destructive actions of the Board and management will not be tolerated. This will also help set the stage for next year's shareholder meeting, where four Board seats will be up for election," added Mr. Asbahi.
"We call upon MiMedx's Board and management to purchase shares in the open market to show confidence in the Company and alignment with shareholders' interests," Mr. Asbahi concluded.
Please review the detailed presentation to see the MDXG Board's and management's abysmal, value-destructive record of bungled clinical trials, misguided strategies, outrageous compensation, ineffective investor communications – and learn why Prescience Point has decided to WITHHOLD its vote to send a message to MiMedx.
This material does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein in any state to any person. In addition, the discussions and opinions in this press release are for general information only and are not intended to provide investment advice. All statements contained in this press release that are not clearly historical in nature or that necessarily depend on future events are "forward-looking statements," which are not guarantees of future performance or results, and the words "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "potential," "could," "opportunity," "estimate," and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. The projected results and statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are based on current expectations, speak only as of the date of this press release and involve risks that may cause the actual results to be materially different. Certain information included in this material is based on data obtained from sources considered to be reliable. No representation is made with respect to the accuracy or completeness of such data, and any analyses provided to assist the recipient of this presentation in evaluating the matters described herein may be based on subjective assessments and assumptions and may use one among alternative methodologies that produce different results. Accordingly, any analyses should also not be viewed as factual and also should not be relied upon as an accurate prediction of future results. All figures are unaudited estimates and subject to revision without notice. Prescience Point disclaims any obligation to update the information herein and reserves the right to change any of its opinions expressed herein at any time as it deems appropriate. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Prescience Point Capital Management is a private investment manager that employs forensic investigative techniques to unearth significant mispricing in global markets. It specializes in extensive investigations of difficult-to-analyze public companies in order to uncover significant elements of the business that have been overlooked or ignored by others.
Prescience Point manages private funds on behalf of its clients and principals and takes positions both long and short in support of its research. Prescience Point invests across a broad set of equities that it believes have abnormally large disparities between what their underlying businesses are intrinsically worth and what their securities sell for. The firm was founded by investor Eiad Asbahi in 2009 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA. Prescience Point Capital Management is a registered investment advisor with the State of Louisiana. Follow @PresciencePoint.
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TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, "Eisai") and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB, Corporate headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, CEO: Michel Vounatsos, "Biogen") announced that Eisai presented new findings on a subcutaneous formulation of lecanemab (BAN2401) and the modeling simulation of the impact of ApoE4 genotype on the incidence of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities – edema/effusion (ARIA-E) – in subjects treated with lecanemab, an investigational anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) protofibril antibody for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and mild AD (collectively known as early AD) with confirmed presence of amyloid pathology in the brain. The data were shared at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) in San Diego, CA.
Key Eisai presentations include:
Eisai Abstract #69438: Absolute Bioavailability of a Single, Fixed Subcutaneous Dose of Lecanemab in Healthy Subjects
This Phase 1 study was an open-label, parallel-group study conducted in healthy subjects: 30 subjects were randomized into a 10 mg/kg intravenous (IV) dose group and 29 subjects (5 of which were Japanese) were randomized into a single fixed 700mg SC dose group. The absolute bioavailability of lecanemab following a single SC injection was 49.7% (90% CI: 43.54 – 56.83). After SC dosing, the Cmax was observed 72 hours post-dose and was 4-fold lower compared to IV infusion, which reflects the relatively long absorption phase following SC dose administration compared with 1-hour IV infusion. Lecanemab's half-life (~7 days) was similar following SC and IV administrations. The incidence of adverse events was similar between SC and IV administrations. No positive results for neutralizing antibodies (NAb) were recorded in this study. Lecanemab PK for the 5 Japanese subjects was similar to that of the non-Japanese subjects following a single subcutaneous dose administration.
Eisai Abstract #69429: Subcutaneous Dose Selection of Lecanemab for Treatment of Subjects with Early Alzheimer's Disease
In this analysis, modeling and simulation was conducted to evaluate the equivalence of a fixed weekly SC dose to a body weight-based 10 mg/kg IV bi-weekly dose with regard to lecanemab exposure. The analysis showed that a fixed lecanemab SC dose of 720 mg administered weekly may potentially result in comparable exposure (AUC) and efficacy as measured by reduction in amyloid PET SUVr to 10mg/kg IV dose administered bi-weekly. The exposure-response model is based on the established correlation between ARIA-E and Cmax. SC lecanemab dose is predicted to have a lower incidence of ARIA-E compared to IV lecanemab due to lower Cmax following SC administration.
Eisai Virtual Developing Topics Presentation Abstract #69402 / Session VDT-4-29: Modeled Impact of ApoE4 Genotype on ARIA-E Incidence in Patients Treated with Lecanemab
In this analysis, the results of the Phase 2 (Study 201) core study were used to explore the effect of ApoE4 genotype on ARIA-E incidence by modeling and simulation. The model predictions were compared to the ARIA-E incidence observed in subjects newly initiated on lecanemab 10 mg/kg bi-weekly in the Phase 2 (Study 201) open-label long-term study (OLE study). The effect of the ApoE4 genotype was analyzed in the exposure-ARIA-E model with three categorical covariates (homozygous carriers, heterozygous carriers, and noncarriers) using the results of the Phase 2 (Study 201) core study. ApoE4 genotype (homozygous) was a significant covariate in the exposure-ARIA-E model, and the incidence of ARIA-E correlated best with Cmax at steady state. On the other hand, there was no statistically significant difference in ARIA-E incidence between ApoE4 noncarriers and heterozygous carriers. The predicted incidence of ARIA-E when lecanemab was dosed at 10 mg/kg bi-weekly was 22.5% in ApoE4 homozygous carriers, 6.8% in heterozygous carriers, and 5.4% in ApoE4 noncarriers. In the OLE study, the incidence of ARIA-E observed in ApoE4 homozygotes newly initiated on lecanemab 10 mg/kg bi-weekly treatment was 25% (1 out of 4), comparable to the model prediction of 22.5%. Amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA) are an adverse event associated with amyloid-lowering therapies, and it is important to monitor for and manage during treatment.
"In an effort to simplify the patient journey and fulfill our human health care mission, Eisai is developing a subcutaneous formulation of lecanemab that patients may be able to use at home," said Michael Irizarry, M.D., Senior Vice President, Deputy Chief Clinical Officer, Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Health, Eisai Inc. "The new data Eisai presented today about the bioavailability of subcutaneous dosing, and comparability with intravenous dosing, was used by Eisai to define the appropriate subcutaneous dosing that is currently being tested in the Phase 3 Clarity AD open-label extension. In addition, Eisai has expanded on the previous modeling that explored the effect of the ApoE4 genotype on ARIA-E to further our understanding of patient populations who are most impacted by ARIA-E in the lecanemab clinical trials. The modeling will be updated with data from Eisai's Phase 3 Clarity AD confirmatory study reading out in fall 2022."
"We will continue to inform the treatment of patients with Alzheimer's disease and further our development of new therapies," said Dominic Walsh, Head of Neurodegenerative Research Unit at Biogen. "Subcutaneous administration may provide a convenient option for patients and their caregivers in the future, and we look forward to a continued co-development with Eisai on this formulation."
On July 5, 2022, Eisai announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted the Biologics License Application (BLA) for lecanemab under the accelerated approval pathway and was granted priority review, with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date of January 6, 2023. The readout of the primary endpoint data of Clarity AD will occur in the fall of 2022. The FDA has agreed that the results of Clarity AD when completed, can serve as the confirmatory study to verify the clinical benefit of lecanemab.
This release discusses investigational uses of an agent in development and is not intended to convey conclusions about efficacy or safety. There is no guarantee that such an investigational agent will successfully complete clinical development or gain health authority approval.
[Notes to editors]
1. About Lecanemab (BAN2401)
Lecanemab is an investigational humanized monoclonal antibody for Alzheimer's disease (AD) that is the result of a strategic research alliance between Eisai and BioArctic. Lecanemab selectively binds to neutralize and eliminate soluble, toxic amyloid-beta (Aβ) aggregates (protofibrils) that are thought to contribute to the neurodegenerative process in AD. As such, lecanemab may have the potential to have an effect on disease pathology and to slow down the progression of the disease. Currently, lecanemab is being developed as the only anti- Aβ antibody that can be used for the treatment of early AD without the need for titration. With regard to the results from pre-specified analysis at 18 months of treatment, Study 201 demonstrated reduction of brain Aβ accumulation (P<0.0001) and slowing of disease progression measured by ADCOMS* (P<0.05) in early AD subjects. The study did not achieve its primary outcome measure** at 12 months of treatment. The Study 201 open-label extension was initiated after completion of the Core period and a Gap period off treatment of 9-59 months (average of 24 months, n=180 from core study enrolled) to evaluate safety and efficacy is underway.
Currently, lecanemab is being studied in a confirmatory Phase 3 clinical study in symptomatic early AD (Clarity-AD), following the outcome of the Phase 2 clinical study (Study 201). Since July 2020 the Phase 3 clinical study (AHEAD 3-45) for individuals with preclinical AD, meaning they are clinically normal and have intermediate or elevated levels of amyloid in their brains, is ongoing. AHEAD 3-45 is conducted as a public-private partnership between the Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Consortium that provides the infrastructure for academic clinical trials in Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias in the U.S, funded by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, Eisai and Biogen. Furthermore, Eisai has initiated a lecanemab subcutaneous dosing Phase 1 study.
* Developed by Eisai, ADCOMS (AD Composite Score) combines items from the ADAS-Cog (Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-cognitive subscale), CDR (Clinical Dementia Rating) and the MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination) scales to enable a sensitive detection of changes in clinical functions of early AD symptoms and changes in memory. The ADCOMS scale ranges from a score of 0.00 to 1.97, with higher score indicating greater impairment.
** An 80% or higher estimated probability of demonstrating 25% or greater slowing in clinical decline at 12 months treatment measured by ADCOMS from baseline compared to placebo.
2. About the Collaboration between Eisai and Biogen for Alzheimer's Disease
Eisai and Biogen have been collaborating on the joint development and commercialization of AD treatments since 2014. Eisai serves as the lead of lecanemab development and regulatory submissions globally with both companies co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision-making authority.
3. About the Collaboration between Eisai and BioArctic for Alzheimer's Disease
Since 2005, Eisai and BioArctic have had a long-term collaboration regarding the development and commercialization of AD treatments. Eisai obtained the global rights to study, develop, manufacture and market lecanemab for the treatment of AD pursuant to an agreement concluded with BioArctic in December 2007. The development and commercialization agreement on the antibody lecanemab back-up was signed in May 2015.
4. About Eisai Co., Ltd.
Eisai's Corporate Concept is "to give first thought to patients and people in the daily living domain, and to increase the benefits that health care provides." Under this Concept (also known as human health care (hhc) Concept), we aim to effectively achieve social good in the form of relieving anxiety over health and reducing health disparities. With a global network of R&D facilities, manufacturing sites and marketing subsidiaries, we strive to create and deliver innovative products to target diseases with high unmet medical needs, with a particular focus in our strategic areas of Neurology and Oncology.
In addition, we demonstrate our commitment to the elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which is a target (3.3) of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with working on various activities together with global partners.
For more information about Eisai, please visit www.eisai.com (for global headquarters: Eisai Co., Ltd.), and connect with us on Twitter @Eisai_SDGs.
5. About Eisai Inc.
At Eisai Inc., human health care (hhc) is our mission and is the shared purpose that connects us to those we serve creating a network of powerful relationships that enables us to identify, understand and work to address the needs of people throughout their lives. We boldly push past the boundaries of science and aim to deliver life-changing therapies and health-related solutions that matter to people and society. We bring together science, technology and real-world expertise to pursue a world free from cancer, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Everything we do is guided by the simple principle that patients and their families come first, and we have a responsibility to listen to and learn from them.
Eisai Inc. is the U.S. pharmaceutical subsidiary of Tokyo-based Eisai Co., Ltd. The company's presence in the U.S. includes three discovery centers as well as commercial, clinical development and global demand organizations. To learn more about Eisai, please visit us at www.eisai.com/US and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. For more information on our work in neurology, please visit the Eisai U.S. Neurology LinkedIn page.
Eisai Co., Ltd. is a leading global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan. Eisai's corporate philosophy is based on the human health care (hhc) concept, which is to give first thought to patients and their families, and to increase the benefits that health care provides to them. With a global network of R&D facilities, manufacturing sites and marketing subsidiaries, we strive to realize our hhc philosophy by delivering innovative products to target diseases with high unmet medical needs, with a particular focus in our strategic areas of Neurology and Oncology.
Leveraging the experience gained from the development and marketing of a treatment for Alzheimer's disease, Eisai aims to establish the "Eisai Dementia Platform." Through this platform, Eisai plans to deliver novel benefits to those living with dementia and their families through constructing a "Dementia Ecosystem," by collaborating with partners such as medical organizations, diagnostic development companies, research organizations, and bio-ventures in addition to private insurance agencies, finance industries, fitness clubs, automobile makers, retailers, and care facilities. For more information about Eisai Co., Ltd., please visit https://www.eisai.com.
6. About Biogen
As pioneers in neuroscience, Biogen discovers, develops, and delivers worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological diseases as well as related therapeutic adjacencies. One of the world's first global biotechnology companies, Biogen was founded in 1978 by Charles Weissmann, Heinz Schaller, Sir Kenneth Murray, and Nobel Prize winners Walter Gilbert and Phillip Sharp. Today, Biogen has a leading portfolio of medicines to treat multiple sclerosis, has introduced the first approved treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, and developed the first and only approved treatment to address a defining pathology of Alzheimer's disease. Biogen is also commercializing biosimilars and focusing on advancing one of the industry's most diversified pipelines in neuroscience that will transform the standard of care for patients in several areas of high unmet need.
In 2020, Biogen launched a bold 20-year, $250 million initiative to address the deeply interrelated issues of climate, health, and equity. Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives™ aims to eliminate fossil fuels across the company's operations, build collaborations with renowned institutions to advance the science to improve human health outcomes, and support underserved communities.
We routinely post information that may be important to investors on our website at www.biogen.com. Follow us on social media - Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube.
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These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such statements, including without limitation unexpected concerns that may arise from additional data, analysis or results obtained during clinical studies, including the Clarity AD clinical trial and AHEAD 3-45 study; the occurrence of adverse safety events; risks of unexpected costs or delays; the risk of other unexpected hurdles; regulatory submissions may take longer or be more difficult to complete than expected; regulatory authorities may require additional information or further studies, or may fail or refuse to approve or may delay approval of Biogen's drug candidates, including lecanemab; actual timing and content of submissions to and decisions made by the regulatory authorities regarding lecanemab; uncertainty of success in the development and potential commercialization of lecanemab; failure to protect and enforce Biogen's data, intellectual property and other proprietary rights and uncertainties relating to intellectual property claims and challenges; product liability claims; third party collaboration risks; and the direct and indirect impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on Biogen's business, results of operations and financial condition. The foregoing sets forth many, but not all, of the factors that could cause actual results to differ from Biogen's expectations in any forward-looking statement. Investors should consider this cautionary statement as well as the risk factors identified in Biogen's most recent annual or quarterly report and in other reports Biogen has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These statements are based on Biogen's current beliefs and expectations and speak only as of the date of this news release. Biogen does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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NEW YORK, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Vertiv Holdings Co ("Vertiv" or the "Company") (NYSE: VRT) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Vertiv investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between April 28, 2021 and February 23, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
VRT investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) the Company could not adequately respond to supply chain issues and inflation by increasing its prices; (2) as a result of the increasing costs, Vertiv's earnings would be adversely impacted; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Vertiv during the relevant time frame, you have until May 23, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
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Some women say they’re having trouble getting prescriptions filled because of Georgia abortion law
ATLANTA (WGCL/Gray News) - Some Georgian residents are having trouble picking up medication that’s been prescribed to them by licensed doctors. It’s a result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, and is complicating access to essential drugs.
Atlanta resident Cindi Gatton takes Misoprostol to prevent stomach ulcers, which can be caused by the long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs prescribed for her arthritis.
“After my second ulcer, I had asked my primary care doctor if he would be comfortable prescribing this drug,” Gatton said. “He did, and and I’ve taken it daily pretty much ever since.”
Gatton never had a problem filling her prescription at her Publix pharmacy in Decatur until a few weeks ago.
“The pharmacy tech said we have to get additional information from your doctor,” Gatton said, “And that’s when he told me we need the doctor to tell us the diagnosis that they’re prescribing for.”
In addition to preventing stomach ulcers, Misoprostol can also be used to complete miscarriages or induce abortions.
Because of Georgia’s controversial “heartbeat bill,” most abortions are now banned in the state at roughly six weeks of pregnancy. Gatton, however, said she’s past child-bearing age, and even if she wasn’t, she believes her privacy has been invaded.
“If a licensed physician writes a prescription, a pharmacy can and should fill it,” she said. “That’s the obligation of the pharmacist.”
Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mississippi’s abortion law that bans the procedure after 15 weeks. That decision, announced June 24, essentially overturns Roe v. Wade, the court’s landmark 1973 ruling which ruled a pregnant woman has the right to choose to an abortion without excessive government restriction.
Now it seems pharmacists, who have liability for the prescriptions they fill, are scrambling.
According to patient advocacy groups like the Global Healthy Living Foundation, dozens of women are also having problems getting Methotrexate - another drug which treats arthritis but can also be used to end a pregnancy - at pharmacies.
Zoe Rothblatt with the Global Healthy Living Foundation said, “Many of our members – only women -- have been asked to validate their diagnosis, particularly in states with anti-abortion trigger laws, despite having prescriptions written by their health care providers. Our members are fearful that they won’t be able to get their medications, and even a small delay can cause harm.”
Some Atlanta OB/GYN’s believe Georgia’s abortion law will delay patients from seeking care. “So we are, under this law, unable to take care of those patients, and that’s really egregious,” Dr. Megan Cohen explained.
At a recent panel sponsored by the Democratic Party of Georgia, Cohen talked about the restrictions Georgia’s abortion ban could create for women experiencing miscarriages.
“The medications we use to treat a miscarriage are exactly the same that we use for a medication abortion, so not only is it going to delay people from coming in, but it’s also going to restrict our ability to treat people who are in the midst of a miscarriage,” she added.
“We’re going to see communities that are already disenfranchised and already having issues with access to care having more issues and that gap becoming wider with these restrictions,” Dr. Tiffany Hailstorks said. “We’re going to see poorer health outcomes for mothers and for babies.”
“It’s unfortunate that it’s being misunderstood in such a way as to scare women,” said Sue Liebel, state policy director at Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America.
Anti-abortion activists like Liebel said they disagree, and said doctors should not be worried about prescribing these medications as long as they’re not doing so to induce an abortion.
“This is not intended to impact drugs that are used for other purposes. This is intended to impact drugs that are used to cause an abortion,” Liebel added.
But Gatton said she believes doctors’ and patients’ concerns are valid, and she said she doesn’t like experiencing politics at the pharmacy.
“This just seems like a burden on an important part of the health care system that is unnecessary,” she said.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently reminded pharmacists they must follow federal civil rights laws when they dispense medication. Refusing to fill a prescription because of its potential to end a pregnancy could violate anti-sex discrimination laws.
CBS46 Investigates sent four emails to Publix asking about new policies following the reversal of Roe v. Wade. All four went unanswered.
Meanwhile, Walgreens and CVS both responded to questions about their policies.
Pharmacists are “caught in the middle on this issue,” said Amy Thibault, CVS Pharmacy spokesperson
“Our highest priority is ensuring safe and timely access to medications for our patients, and we’re committed to supporting women’s health care,” said Amy Thibault, CVS Pharmacy spokesperson.
But laws in some states restrict the dispensing of medications for the purpose of inducing an abortion, she said.
“These laws, some of which include criminal penalties, have forced us to require pharmacists in these states – which does NOT include Georgia – to validate that the intended indication is not to terminate a pregnancy before they can fill a prescription for Methotrexate or Misoprostol,” Thibault said.
She said they encourage providers to include the diagnosis on the prescriptions they write.
Fraser Engerman, a Walgreens spokesperson, blamed “trigger laws in various states,” for the extra steps pharmacies take. “In these states, our pharmacists work closely with prescribers as needed, to fill lawful, clinically appropriate prescriptions.”
Walgreens pharmacists are being providing training and information to keep them up-to-date with the latest requirements, Engerman said.
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NEW ORLEANS, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until April 25, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Gatos Silver, Inc. (NYSE: GATO), if they purchased the Company's securities between October 28, 2020 and January 25, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period") and/or purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's shares pursuant to the Company's October 2020 initial public offering (the "IPO"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.
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Gatos Silver and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period and/or in the Registration Statement and Prospectus issued in conjunction with the initial public offering, violating federal securities laws.
On January 25, 2022, post-market, the Company revealed "errors in the technical report entitled 'Los Gatos Project, Chihuahua, Mexico' with an effective date of July 1, 2020 . . . , as well as indications that there is an overestimation in the existing resource model" and that on a preliminary basis, the Company estimated a potential reduction of the metal content of its CLG's mineral reserve ranging from 30% to 50% of the metal content remaining after depletion.
On this news, shares of Gatos Silver fell $7.02 per share, or approximately 68.9%, to close at $3.17 per share on January 26, 2022.
The case is Bilinsky v. Gatos Silver, Inc., et al., No. 22-cv-453.
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SUNDSVALL, Sweden, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- January–June 2022 compared with January–June 2021
- Net sales amounted to SEK 10,914m (8,982). The increase was mainly attributable to high demand for SCA's products, higher selling prices and increased sales to core markets. Through its own logistics company, SCA has a unique control over logistics from the forest to the customer, which has benefited delivery reliability in a turbulent period.
- EBITDA improved 58% to SEK 5,729m (3,619). The increase was mainly attributable to higher selling prices in all product areas while a high degree of self-sufficiency in wood, energy and logistics enabled good cost control. EBITDA margin increased to 52.5% (40.3).
- Valuation of SCA's forest assets increased to SEK 87.9bn compared to SEK 84.5bn at year-end previous year due to further increased prices on forest assets in Northern Sweden
- Operating profit increased to SEK 4,958m (2,927)
- Operating cash flow strengthened to SEK 3,085m (1,581) and thereby continued to finance ongoing strategic investments
- Earnings per share was SEK 5.50 (3.20)
April–June 2022 compared with April–June 2021
- Net sales amounted to SEK 5,899m (4,810). The increase was mainly attributable to strong demand for SCA's products, higher selling prices and positive exchange rate effects.
- EBITDA amounted to SEK 3,121m (2,260). The increase was mainly attributable to higher selling prices, which were offset by higher raw material costs. EBITDA margin strengthened to 52.9% (47.0).
April–June 2022 compared with January–March 2022
- Net sales amounted to SEK 5,899m (5,015). The increase was mainly attributable to higher selling prices and higher delivery volumes.
- EBITDA amounted to SEK 3,121m (2,608). The increase was primarily attributable to higher selling prices in all product areas. EBITDA margin increased to 52.9% (52.0).
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SUMMARY OF THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2022
Earnings for the second quarter of 2022 were the highest ever. The improvement compared with the preceding quarter and the year-earlier quarter was mainly attributable to strong demand for SCA's products with higher sales to core markets, in particular Scandinavia and Central Europe, and higher selling prices.
Higher inflationary pressure has resulted in increased costs for input goods and logistics services. Good control over SCA's own value chain and a high degree of self-sufficiency in wood and energy largely offset the cost increases resulting from rising inflation. Through its own logistics company, SCA also has unique control over logistics from the forest to the customer, which benefits both delivery reliability and cost control.
The supply of wood raw material to SCA's industries was stable during the quarter. The price of pulpwood increased while the price of saw logs was in line with the preceding quarter.
Selling prices for solid-wood products increased compared with the preceding period and delivery volumes were at normal levels. Demand for building materials from private individuals was weaker while demand from new construction was favorable.
Demand in the Pulp segment remained at a good level with higher selling prices and increased delivery volumes compared with the preceding quarter. The CTMP (chemi-thermomechanical pulp) expansion project at the Ortviken site in Sundsvall is progressing on time and on budget.
Demand for kraftliner was strong during the period. Average selling prices increased compared with the preceding quarter. A planned maintenance stop was carried out at the Obbola mill in Umeå during the period. Operating trials for the new paper machine will begin this autumn, which is earlier than planned. The earlier-than-scheduled trials create positive conditions for a successful project (see page 5).
Higher transaction prices for forest assets in northern Sweden
SCA has based its valuation of forest assets on forest transactions carried out in the areas where SCA owns forest. The market value of the forest increased during the first six months of 2022. The average market price used in the valuation of SCA's forest assets was SEK 342/m3fo at June 30 compared to SEK 324/m3fo at December 31, 2021 (see Note 3).
INVITATION TO PRESS CONFERENCE ON HALF-YEAR REPORT 2022
Members of the media and analysts are hereby invited to attend a press conference where this interim report will be presented by the President and CEO, Ulf Larsson, and by the CFO, Andreas Ewertz.
Time: Friday, July 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
The press conference will be webcast live at www.sca.com. It is also possible to participate by telephone by calling:
Sweden: +46(0)8 56642651
UK: +44(0)3333 000804
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- Super Parallel Optimization Improves Simulation Performance over 10 Times -
NAGOYA, Japan, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OTSL Inc., a short-distance wireless system and embedded system developer and distributor, has announced a new 3D real-time millimeter-wave radar simulator for autonomous driving (*1), AMMWR2 (Advanced Millimeter Wave Radar Simulator 2). Since introducing AMMWR to market in 2017 as the world's first sensor simulator software for autonomous driving that enables dynamic real-time simulation, OTSL has continued to invest aggressively in its development. With the announcement of AMMWR2, OTSL has manifested the leaps in functionality and performance achieved in this development. This product is planned to be marketed worldwide by the end of this year to automotive manufacturers, system supply manufacturers developing, designing and producing vehicle sensors, and semiconductor manufacturers developing sensor devices.
"With the global advance in application of autonomous driving, expectations are growing for advanced simulation technology capable of creating a virtual reproduction of all kinds of driving conditions and verifying and validating safety and accuracy. However, the current autonomous driving vehicle has only Level 2 or Level 3 functions under the SAE International standards," said Shoji Hatano, CEO, OTSL and OTSL Germany GmbH. "In order to achieve fully autonomous driving via system monitoring, Level 5 of the standards, it is essential to include simulation of potential accidents caused by electronic device defect and sensor failures. AMMWR2, announced on June 17, is the only millimeter-wave radar sensor simulator that covers from the electronic device level, including semiconductors and sensors, to the Autonomous Driving (AD) and Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) simulation domain."
AMMWR2 uses the ray-tracing method (*2) using in the optics simulation field and unique reflection / diffraction models, applying a dedicated three-dimensional computer-generated map from Unreal Engine 4 (EPIC Games, Inc.) implementation of reflection and diffraction models of roads, roadside trees, streetlights, traffic signals, signs, and others to achieve real-time simulation of dynamic objects. Developing original measurement methods and creating reflection models from data obtained by the measurement enables accurate simulation of how radio wave from radar is reflected, considering even the shapes and materials of vehicles, pedestrians, traffic signals, signs, and other objects. By strengthened partnership with COSIDE (R) (*3), a SystemC AMS design and simulation tool from COSEDA Technologies GmbH for semiconductors supporting design from the circuit design to the system design level, an environment can be created in which simulation can be performed entirely in software without the need for any hardware, such as sensors or electronic control units (ECUs), or even the vehicle itself.
AMMWR2 features the following major update. These performance and function enhancements will further facilitate shorter development and testing lead times for manufacturers working on autonomous driving technologies.
- Accelerated the simulation engine through internal code optimization and super parallel processing techniques. This has improved the performance of simulations with ray tracing by a factor of 10 or more.
- By strengthening partnership with COSEDA Technologies GmbH which develops SystemC AMS design and simulation tool COSIDE (R), various radar can be used as custom models in addition to unique radar models based on automotive radar that Tier-1 provides with OEM, including Bosch's FR5CPEC and Continental's ARS540.
- AMMWR2 now supports integration with the open-source CARLA Simulator, which is used widely for autonomous driving algorithm development and testing.
Image1: AMMWR2 System RF Block (a part) and post signal processing
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AMMWR2 will be introduced at the ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo, an exhibition of autonomous driving technologies, to be held from June 21 to June 23, 2022, in Stuttgart, Germany.
Image2: Information about Expo
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In order to strengthen its COSMOSIM (R) product family of 3D real-time sensor simulators for autonomous driving, including mainstay product AMMWR, OTSL established a local entity in Munich, Germany, in October 2019, where it relocated its development and sales center. Going forward, OTSL will continue to expand its business globally and help create superior simulation environments for autonomous driving.
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(*1) Millimeter-wave radar: Technology to measure the distance, direction, and size of an object by radiating radio waves toward the object and measuring the reflected waves. Waves are radiated in the millimeter-wave band, with a wavelength from 1 mm to 10 mm and a frequency of 30 GHz to 300 GHz.
(*2) Ray-tracing method: A method based on geometrical optics, tracing light rays and electromagnetic waves to draw images observed at arbitrary points.
(*3) COSIDE (R): An "Electronic System Level Design" tool, developed by COSEDA Technologies GmbH, enables customers to optimize their advanced and complex designs faster, more efficiently and more cost-effectively.
About OTSL
Founded in 2003, OTSL is a technology company that provides high technological capabilities by planning and developing embedded systems, real-time systems, and short-distance wireless communication systems. Its corporate philosophy is "to contribute to the development of human beings by logical thinking and provide highly reliable systems to help customers create products that make people's lives richer." Its business activities include system development, software development, consultation on quality assurance, and provision of educational services. Its aim is to provide a wide range of support to help advanced companies take advantage of the technological benefits of information technology and advance their products and services using their technological advantages.
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SÃO PAULO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JBS S.A. (the "Company" or "JBS" – B3: JBSS3; OTCQX: JBSAY), communicates to its shareholders and to the market that Michael Koenig has been named the Company's Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer. Since August 2021, Koenig served as the Head of Ethics and Compliance for Pilgrim's. He previously spent nearly 25 years as an attorney defending companies, individual executives and public officials in criminal, civil and regulatory investigations, and trials. Koenig was also a federal prosecutor at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.
In addition to Koenig's promotion, the Global Executive Compliance Committee was formed in June 2022. Its primary purpose is to help create a more uniform and consistent compliance program across all JBS entities, including Pilgrim's. The Committee is tasked with overseeing continued improvements and enhancements to the compliance program and promoting a company-wide culture of compliance for its employees, stakeholders, business associates and customers.
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JBS is global leader in protein-based food production. With a global platform diversified by type of products (poultry, pork, beef and lamb), the Company has over 250,000 team members in production units and offices on all continents, in countries like Brazil, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and China, among others. In Brazil, JBS is the country's largest employer, with over 145,000 team members. Worldwide, JBS offers an extensive portfolio of brands recognized for excellence and innovation: Seara, Swift, Pilgrim's Pride, Moy Park, Primo, and Just Bare, among many others, which find their way every day onto the tables of consumers in 190 countries. The Company is investing in correlated businesses like leather, biodiesel, collagen, personal hygiene and cleaning, natural wrapping, solid waste management solutions, recycling, metallic packaging and transport, with emphasis on the circular economy. JBS conducts its operations allocating priority to high quality and food safety, while adopting the best sustainability and animal welfare practices across its entire value chain and, in March 2021 it assumed the commitment to become Net Zero by 2040. This means that JBS will zero the net balance of its greenhouse gas emissions, reducing the intensity of the direct and indirect emissions and offsetting all residual emissions. JBS was the first global company in the protein sector to take on this commitment, with the intention of feeding people around the world in an increasingly sustainable manner.
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HealthCare Royalty Partners funding supports the ongoing launch of IBSRELA® in the United States in exchange for future hyperphosphatemia royalty payments from Ardelyx Japanese collaboration partner
WALTHAM, Mass., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardelyx, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARDX), a biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs, today announced that the company may receive up to $20 million from HealthCare Royalty Partners (HealthCare Royalty) from the sale of its future royalties and sales milestones from Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd (Kyowa Kirin), its collaboration partner in Japan for the commercialization of tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia.
"We've been working with HealthCare Royalty for many years looking to find an opportunity for us to work together. They have been following the progress Kyowa Kirin has made in the development of tenapanor in Japan and this financing further validates the value and potential of tenapanor to treat patients with hyperphosphatemia," said Mike Raab, president and chief executive officer of Ardelyx. "Together with the development milestones that may become due under the license agreement with Kyowa Kirin and the payments that may become due to Ardelyx under the recent amendment to the license agreement with Kyowa Kirin, we now have the opportunity to receive up to $85 million in non-dilutive capital based on the potential of tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia in Japan."
Under the terms of the agreement, Ardelyx will receive from HealthCare Royalty a $10 million upfront payment, an additional $5 million following Kyowa Kirin's receipt of regulatory approval to market tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia in Japan, and $5 million in the event net sales in Japan exceed a certain target level by 2025. In return, HealthCare Royalty will receive the royalty payments and commercial sales milestones that Ardelyx may earn under the license agreement with Kyowa Kirin.
"There has been a dearth of innovation in the hyperphosphatemia market for too long and we believe tenapanor, as an innovative non-binder therapy, has the potential to address signficiant unmet needs in treating and controlling hyperphosphatemia," said Clarke Futch, chairman and chief executive officer of HealthCare Royalty. "We are pleased to support Ardelyx's efforts, with its partner Kyowa Kirin, in gaining potential approval and commercializing tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia in Japan."
On April 11, 2022, Ardelyx announced that it had amended its license agreement with Kyowa Kirin. Under the agreement, in consideration for a reduction in the royalty rate due to Ardelyx upon net sales in Japan, Kyowa Kirin agreed to pay Ardelyx consideration of up to $40 million payable in two tranches, with payment due following Kyowa Kirin's filing with the Japanese Ministry Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of its application for marketing approval for tenapanor, which Kyowa Kirin has reported is expected in the second half of 2022, and the second payment due following Kyowa Kirin's approval to market tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia in Japan, which Kyowa Kirin has reported is currently expected in the second half of 2023.
The royalty rate at which Kyowa Kirin will make payments on net sales to Ardelyx under the amended license agreement was reduced from the high teens to low double digits for a two-year period, and then to mid-single digits. These royalty payments, along with certain sales milestones that may become due to Ardelyx under the license agreement have now been sold to HealthCare Royalty.
Ardelyx was founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. Ardelyx's first approved product, IBSRELA® (tenapanor) is available in the United States. Ardelyx is developing XPHOZAH® (tenapanor), a novel product candidate to control serum phosphorus in adult patients with CKD on dialysis, which has completed three successful Phase 3 trials. Ardelyx has a Phase 2 potassium secretagogue program, RDX013, for the potential treatment of elevated serum potassium, or hyperkalemia, a problem among certain patients with kidney and/or heart disease and an early-stage program in metabolic acidosis, a serious electrolyte disorder in patients with CKD. Ardelyx has established agreements with Kyowa Kirin in Japan, Fosun Pharma in China and Knight Therapeutics in Canada for the development and commercialization of tenapanor in their respective territories.
HealthCare Royalty purchases royalties and uses debt-like structures to invest in commercial or near-commercial stage life science assets. HealthCare Royalty has $6.0 billion in cumulative capital commitments with offices in Stamford (CT), San Francisco, Boston and London. For more information, visit www.healthcareroyalty.com. HEALTHCARE ROYALTY PARTNERS® is a registered trademark of HealthCare Royalty Management, LLC in the U.S. and a trademark in other countries.
To the extent that statements contained in this press release are not descriptions of historical facts regarding Ardelyx, they are forward-looking statements reflecting the current beliefs and expectations of management made pursuant to the safe harbor of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995, including the potential receipt by Ardelyx of up to an aggregate of $85 million in development milestones from Kyowa Kirin; payments from Kyowa Kirin under the recent amendment to the license agreement with Kyowa Kirin and the royalty financing agreement with HealthCare Royalty; Ardelyx's expectation regarding the timing of Kyowa Kirin's filing for marketing approval for tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia in Japan and Ardelyx's expectations regarding the potential timing for Kyowa Kirin's marketing approval in Japan. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause Ardelyx's future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, uncertainties in the drug development and regulatory processes in Japan. Ardelyx undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to Ardelyx's business in general, please refer to Ardelyx's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 5, 2022, and its future current and periodic reports to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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The study looked at nearly 500,000 men and women ages 40 to 69 years old who participated in the UK Biobank, which houses in-depth genetic and health information, between 2006 and 2010. The database included information participants reported about their own tea drinking habits, such as frequency and what they added to their cup, according to the study.
Some participants didn't drink black tea at all, but since the data came from the United Kingdom, there also were plenty of people who drank it regularly -- and some who drank up to 10 cups a day, said lead study author Maki Inoue-Choi, an epidemiologist at the National Cancer Institute in the US.
The Biobank followed up about 10 years after the original survey, and researchers found that people who drank two or more cups of tea daily in the interim were less likely to have died from causes such as cardiovascular disease, ischemic heart disease and stroke, according to the study.
The research is an exciting look into tea drinking habits, but there is still more work that needs to be done before recommending dietary changes, said Howard Sesso, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and associate epidemiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Sesso was not involved in the study.
"The authors tried to control for other dietary factors, but tea drinkers typically differ from non-tea drinkers in other ways that would likely weaken these findings. We really need more randomized clinical trials testing tea intake," Sesso said in an email.
What about the milk and sugar?
For many tea drinkers, the process of making their tea is crucial.
What temperature does the water need to be? Do you take it black? Do you add milk? Sugar? How much?
If you can't imagine taking your tea black, don't worry just yet. There was no significant reduction in health benefits for those who added milk or sugar, according to the study.
That doesn't necessarily mean it's the healthiest way to drink tea, though. Inoue-Choi said health experts strongly encourage limiting sugar and the saturated fats like those in milk.
Should you change your drinking habits?
Although it's hard to say for sure from the research so far, Inoue-Choi said there are some good reasons why black tea might be so beneficial.
"There are multiple possible mechanisms," she said. "Tea is rich in bioactive compounds ... They have the potential to decrease oxidated stress and inflammation. That could protect against health conditions such as cancer and heart disease."
There has been plenty of research on the health benefits of green tea.
Observational studies, like one from 2013, suggest that it could slow the growth of precancerous legions, while a 2014 study found that green tea consumption is associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline.
Both black and green tea come from variations of the same plant, camellia sinensis, but little research before now has looked into the impacts of drinking black tea, Inoue-Choi said.
Because of the lack of research, it may not be time to add black tea into your daily routine just yet, she added.
"Our findings may provide reassurance to people who already drink tea every day, but we don't recommend making decisions about whether people start drinking tea or change how much they are drinking right now," Inoue-Choi said.
People shouldn't rely on the results from a single study for these kinds of changes, she said, and more research is needed to round out the findings.
"This study does not prove that tea intake reduces mortality, but it does suggest that if you are currently drinking tea -- and especially black tea, which was the tea type of choice in the UK -- you can continue to do so," Sesso said.
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LONDON , July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the help of 10 imaginative children, The Hundred, cricket's newest competition which fuses blockbuster entertainment with world-class cricket, has unveiled an immersive stadium build in the world's biggest sandbox video game, Minecraft.
Minecraft-loving kids across the country were invited to take part in The Hundred's 'Every Block Counts' competition, tasked with designing their ultimate cricket stadium experience with no limits on what it could contain.
The aspiring young Minecrafters' entries were imaginative and the top 10 designs included everything required for the virtual stadium. Built in Minecraft space, the world features a see-through wicket, rollercoaster, rainbow arch, sea creature moat and rooftop nature garden. This is the first ever sports stadium built in the world-famous gaming platform through a kids competition.
The virtual stadium world is now open for everyone to explore and interact with on PC. To download the stadium visit www.thehundred.com/every-block-counts.
Winning Children and their Entries:
- Polly, New Malden, featuring a boundary moat and glass floors
- Ethan, Broadstairs, featuring a spaceship stadium with fireworks
- Samuel, Broadstairs, featuring a pool with sea creatures
- Rosie, Castleford, featuring disco lights
- Joe, Poulton-Le-Fylde, featuring a giant scoring hand
- Ben, Carnforth, featuring a rooftop nature garden
- Joseph, Notting Hill, featuring a huge main stage for entertainment
- Samuel, Leeds, featuring funfair elements including a rollercoaster
- Thea, Newmarket, featuring a rainbow-coloured arch
- Isaac, Bexleyheath, featuring cricket ball VIP boxes
The shortlisted winners impressed a judging panel, including Birmingham Phoenix player and gaming aficionado Issy Wong and Minecraft wiz and Founder of BlockWorks, James Delaney.
Commenting on the launch of the world, Issy Wong said: "We've seen submissions beyond our wildest expectations and the final build truly is a blockbuster cricket stadium. It's been incredible to be part of this initiative; another first for The Hundred as it continues to push the limits in sport and entertainment."
"As soon as I read the brief, I knew that I had to do something colourful. The arch over the stadium is a rainbow to celebrate diversity" said 12-year-old winner Thea. 8-year-old winner Rosie commented "In Minecraft your imagination can run wild! I've gone for sea creatures swimming around the pitch."
The Hundred is back for its second year, with family-friendly blockbuster entertainment and fast-paced cricket. Men's and women's games kick off on the 3rd and 11th August. For more information, visit thehundred.com.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California wants electric vehicle sales to triple in the next four years to 35% of all new car purchases, an aggressive target set as part of the goal to phase out the sale of gas-powered cars.
The proposal released Tuesday by the California Air Resources Board puts the state on a roadmap to achieve Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ambitious goal of phasing out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. It begins a months-long state review process and the plan requires approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Emissions spewed from gas-powered passenger vehicles make up about a quarter of the state’s total greenhouse gas emissions — more than any other single source, according to the state air board. California has established some of the nation’s most aggressive climate policies and is the first state in the country that’s set a target for transitioning to zero-emission vehicles.
About 11% of all new passenger car sales nationally happen in California, giving the state significant influence over the auto market. Californians would still be allowed to drive gas-powered cars and sell used ones.
The rules would require 35% of new car sales for model year 2026 to be zero-emission vehicles, including battery or hydrogen powered, or plug-in electric hybrids. That’s a sharp increase from 2021, when about 12% of all cars sold in the state were zero-emission, according to the air board.
That requirement ramps up to 100% of all new sales by 2035. New gas-powered cars wouldn’t be completely banned; up to 20% of sales by 2035 could be plug-in hybrids that run on a combination of battery and gas power, though the regulations boost how far such cars must be able to travel on battery power alone.
Major automakers including Ford and Toyota deferred to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, an industry group, for a statement on the proposal. The group says the industry is “committed to electrification and a net-zero carbon transportation future” but raised questions about the drastic ramp up in the required zero-emission vehicle sales.
“Automakers will certainly work to meet whatever standards are eventually adopted, but these draft requirements will be extremely challenging even in California and may not be achievable in all the states that currently follow California’s program,” the group said.
Nine states including new York and Massachusetts follow California’s current zero-emission vehicle rules, which set sales and other requirements through model year 2025. Five other states are set to start following California’s rules for future model years. If the federal government approves California’s new plan, the other states would have to decide whether to follow suit.
Last month, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee went further than California, signing a law requiring all new cars registered in the state to be electric by 2030. New York has a 2035 deadline.
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BENSALEM, Pa., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Unity Software Inc. ("Unity" or the "Company") (NYSE: U).
Class Period: March 5, 2021 – May 10, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 6, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Unity investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (2) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenues; (3) accordingly, Unity had overstated its commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of global market infrastructure and tradable products, today announced that Ed Tilly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Brian Schell, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Monday, September 12 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
The webcast and replay of the presentation will be accessible at www.cboe.com in the Investor Relations section, under Events and Presentations. The archived webcast is expected to be available within an hour of the presentation.
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Congress wants to hear what Twitter whistleblower has to say
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. lawmakers are anxious to hear from Twitter’s former security chief, who has alarmed Washington with allegations that the influential social network misled regulators about its cyber defenses and efforts to control fake accounts.
Leaders of several congressional panels are pouring over the disclosures by respected cybersecurity expert Peiter Zatko, and calls on Capitol Hill for investigations are mounting. Zatko is due to testify next month at a Senate hearing.
In addition to informing Congress, Zatko filed a complaint last month with the Justice Department, the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Among Zatko’s most serious accusations is that Twitter violated the terms of a 2011 FTC settlement by falsely claiming that it had put stronger measures in place to protect the security and privacy of its users.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., called on the FTC to investigate.
“These troubling disclosures paint the picture of a company that has consistently and repeatedly prioritized profits over the safety of its users and its responsibility to the public,” Blumenthal wrote to FTC Chair Lina Khan.
Twitter has said Zatko’s complaint is “riddled with inconsistencies and inaccuracies and lacks important context.”
Zatko also accused the San Francisco-based company of deceptions involving its handling of “spam,” or fake, accounts, an allegation that is at the core of billionaire tycoon Elon Musk’s attempt to back out of his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter.
The Senate Judiciary Committee announced Wednesday that Zatko will testify at a hearing on Sept. 13 — the same day Twitter’s shareholders are scheduled to vote on the company’s pending buyout by Musk. The Twitter board is recommending approval of the buyout.
A trial on Twitter’s lawsuit against Musk to force him to go through with the acquisition is scheduled for October.
The Judiciary Committee’s chairman, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and its senior Republican, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said in a joint statement Wednesday that if Zatko’s claims are accurate, “they may show dangerous data-privacy and security risks for Twitter users around the world.”
They said the panel “will investigate this issue further with a full committee hearing ... and take further steps as needed to get to the bottom of these alarming allegations.”
The SEC is questioning Twitter about how it counts fake accounts on its platform. In June, the securities regulators asked the company about its methodology for calculating the number of false or spam accounts and “the underlying judgments and assumptions used by management.” The numbers are key to Twitter’s business because it uses them to attract advertisers, whose payments make up a little more than 90% of its revenue.
Twitter, with an estimated 238 million daily active users, said last month that it removes 1 million spam accounts daily.
Senior members of the Senate Intelligence and Commerce committees, as well as the House Energy and Commerce panel, also have publicly signaled their engagement on the issue. The Senate Intelligence Committee is planning a meeting with Zatko to discuss his allegations, a spokeswoman said, adding, “We take this matter seriously.”
With the midterm elections looming in early November, many lawmakers may wish to appear before TV cameras expressing concern about online privacy, an issue that resonates with consumers. That means camera lights glaring and outrage thundering from elected representatives as a lone whistleblower stands and takes the oath behind a table ringed by a photographers’ mosh pit — a scene that would mirror former Facebook product manager Frances Haugen’s testimony late last year.
“If Twitter whistleblower (and head of security) Peiter Zatko left you asking, ‘How could it possibly be this bad???,’ you’re not alone,” Haugen tweeted Thursday. “Twitter’s problems aren’t unique, and we should worry.”
Haugen’s far-reaching condemnation of Facebook and her allegation that it prioritized profits over safety of the platform were buttressed by a trove of internal Facebook documents. Zatko’s complaint, by contrast, appears to stand alone, though there may be references to other documents in the unredacted version of the complaint. The Associated Press has been able to view only a redacted version.
Other possible witnesses at congressional hearings could include former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and current CEO Parag Agrawal.
Zatko’s attorneys have said that in late 2021, after Twitter’s board was given “whitewashed” information about security problems, Zatko escalated his concerns, “clashed” with Agrawal and board member Omid Kordestani, and was fired two weeks later.
The Twitter debacle has raised hopes among some lawmakers that it could give a boost to comprehensive data-privacy legislation, which has been stalled for years but recently cleared a key House committee — bringing it closer than ever to final passage. It has been held up in the Senate, however.
Rep. Frank Pallone, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and its senior Republican, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, issued a joint statement saying the panel “is actively reviewing the Twitter whistleblower disclosure and assessing next steps.”
“There are still a lot of unknowns and questions that need to be answered,” they said. “Many of these allegations, if true, are alarming and reaffirm the need for Congress to pass comprehensive national consumer privacy legislation to protect Americans’ online data.”
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Ticker Symbol Non-Fungible Tokens are First to be Rendered & Minted on Demand
DETROIT, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholder loyalty platform TiiCKER® today dropped the next generation of digital signature and social media handles: your own ticker symbol.
Like a stock listed on the NYSE, NASDAQ or London Stock Exchange, the one to four letter Tii:MARK will be a one-of-one signature, and minted on the Ethereum block chain as an exclusive non-fungible token (NFT). Each Tii:MARK token will include a custom-rendered image, animation, and a physical coin, as well as utility as the NFT owners' TiiCKER user name and sign-on, exclusive access to perks, discounts and experiences, listing on the Tii:CKER Stock Exchange, and access to a Tii:MARK owners-only event in Summer 2023.
TiiCKER dropped 100 Tii:MARKs on the NFT platform OpenSea and 1,000 additional Tii:MARKs on the TiiCKER platform today. TiiCKER.com/NFT Potential buyers interested in purchasing a Tii:MARK can search for their desired symbol's availability, bid on desired ticker options, and purchase directly on the site via credit card or cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum.
TiiCKER held in reserve publicly traded "Listed Edition" ticker symbols like Tii:AAPL, Tii:AMZN, Tii:FB and Tii:TSLA, as well as select celebrity and artist tickers, allowing these companies and individuals a limited time to claim their ticker symbol before it's sold to a shareholder, fan or collector. TiiCKER is planning to drop future Tii:MARK NFTs – of a total possible four-letter-or-less universe of 475,254 options – in release waves based on bidding demand, as well as themes like sports, lifestyle or alma maters. The fintech startup also plans to host charity auctions for unique items or brands like Tii:GOAT, Tii:MVP, Tii:ARMY, Tii:YMCA or Tii:WISH.
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"I've thought for a long time that having my own ticker symbol would be Tii:SICK, and with the blockchain- prominence of NFTs, it's now possible," said Jeff Lambert (Tii:JEFE), creator of the Tii:MARK and founder and CEO of TiiCKER. "People collect all kinds of physical items based on their passions and lifestyle, they take great care to curate their personal and social brand, and we believe they will invest in an asset that blends all these things in a token as rare as they are."
Although NFTs are a digital collector's item, investors who purchase a Tii:MARK will receive an engraved, physical two-inch metal token along with their unique landing page validating and recording ownership, minting date and Blockchain ID. Tii:MARK owners also receive exclusive access to a validated swag store to purchase custom apparel and Tii:MARKed items.
"We've used the Tii prefix since the inception of TiiCKER as a universal sign of public ownership and with the plan to make it our member's username, but this is Tii:NEXT level," said Chris Tromp (Tii:GURU), chief digital officer for TiiCKER, and whose team built the on-demand rendering NFTs and utility functionality. "Unlike other icon-based or artist-based NFTs, the Tii:MARK brings NFTs to the masses, blending the real and meta worlds, and delivering both daily utility and finite exclusivity in one NFT collection."
To learn more about Tii:MARK, claim your ticker symbol if you're a public company, or bid on current or future drops, please visit TiiCKER.com/NFT.
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Launched in 2020, TiiCKER invented verified stock perks and direct-to-shareholder marketing through its web-based and iOS mobile app software platform, providing consumers and investors a revolutionary way to engage with the brands they love. For America's 130 million retail investors, TiiCKER provides exclusive access to shareholder perks, custom articles and content, and tools to connect with the companies they own to request shareholder rewards. For its public company partners, TiiCKER creates, markets and manages shareholder loyalty programs, helping companies engage and reward their consumers and owners, and to measure and maximize Shareholder Lifetime Value™. For more information, please visit TiiCKER.com.
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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Just hours after a Montana judge blocked health officials from enforcing a state rule that would prevent transgender people from changing the gender on their birth certificate, the Republican-run state on Thursday said it would defy the order.
District Court Judge Michael Moses chided attorneys for the state during a hearing in Billings for circumventing his April order that temporarily blocked a 2021 Montana law that made it harder to change birth certificates.
Moses said there was no question that state officials violated his earlier order by creating the new rule. Moses said his order reinstates a 2017 Department of Public Health and Human Services rule that allowed people to update the gender on their birth certificate by filing an affidavit with the department.
However, the state said it would disregard the ruling.
“The Department thoroughly evaluated the judge’s vague April 2022 decision and crafted our final rule to be consistent with the decision. It’s unfortunate that the judge’s ruling today does not square with his vague April decision,” said Charlie Brereton, director of the Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Brereton said the agency was keeping the rule it issued last week in place and an agency spokesperson said the department is waiting to see the judge’s written order before considering its next steps.
ACLU attorney Malita Picasso expressed dismay with the agency’s stance and said officials should immediately start processing requests for birth certificate changes.
“It’s shocking that after this morning’s hearing the department would allege there was any lack of clarity in the court’s ruling from the bench,” Picasso said. “It was very clear that Judge Moses expressly required a reversion to the 2017 policy, and anything short of that is a continued flagrant violation of the court’s order.”
Such open defiance of judge’s order is very unusual from a government agency, said Carl Tobias, a former University of Montana Law School professor now at the University of Richmond. When officials disagree with a ruling, the typical response is to appeal to a higher court, he said.
“Appeal is what you contemplate — not that you can nullify a judge’s orders. Otherwise, people just wouldn’t obey the law,” Tobias said. “The system can’t work that way.”’
The move could leave state officials open to contempt of court charges, which in some cases can lead to jail time for offenders, Tobias said. He added that the attorneys representing the state were likely aware of the potential consequences but were “caught in the middle” between a recalcitrant agency and the judge.
The legal dispute comes as conservative lawmakers in numerous states have sought to restrict transgender rights, including with bans on transgender girls competing in girls school sports.
The Montana law said people had to have a “surgical procedure” before they could change the sex listed on their birth certificate, something Moses found to be unconstitutional because it did not specify what type of procedure was required.
Gov. Greg Gianforte’s administration then created a new rule that blocked changes to birth certificates entirely, unless there was a clerical error.
Moses said during Thursday morning’s hearing that his April ruling had been “clear as a bell” and compared the state’s subsequent actions to a person twice convicted of assault who tries to change their name following a third accusation to avoid a harsher punishment.
“Isn’t that exactly what happened here?” Moses asked. “I’m a bit offended the department thinks they can do anything they want.”
One of the plaintiffs in the case, Amelia Marquez, said she was disgusted by the state’s response.
“We have people that think that they’re above the law and don’t have to listen to the judiciary branch of our government,” she said.
After learning the state planned to defy the court order, Shawn Reagor with the Montana Human Rights Network said the organization “will not stand by while the Gianforte administration blatantly disregards rulings from the courts to continue a vindictive attack on the trans community.”
Only Tennessee, Oklahoma and West Virginia have sweeping prohibitions against birth certificate changes similar to what Montana has pursued, advocates for transgender rights say. Bans in Idaho and Ohio were struck down in 2020.
A Republican lawmaker who voted in favor of the 2021 law suggested Moses was biased in favor of the plaintiffs in the case. Moses was appointed to the court by former Gov. Steve Bullock, a Democrat.
“Like clockwork, Judge Moses issued yet another predetermined order in favor of liberal plaintiffs without thoroughly engaging with the legal issues at hand,” Sen. Greg Hertz of Polson said in a statement.
The ACLU of Montana had asked Moses to clarify his order after the state health department enacted its new temporary rule effectively banning birth certificate changes a month after Moses handed down his temporary injunction in the case. That rule was made permanent last week.
The state argued the injunction did not prevent the health department from making rules, but Moses said under case law the injunction reinstated the 2017 rules and any other changes are on hold while the case is decided.
State officials denied that the new rule preventing birth certificate changes was adopted in bad faith. Montana Assistant Solicitor Kathleen Smithgall said the state came up with the new rule to fill a gap in regulations after the 2021 law was blocked.
“Judge Moses mischaracterized the words of his own order, the parties’ motives, and the state of the law,” said Kyler Nerison, a spokesperson for Attorney General Austin Knudsen. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-montana-judge-blocks-anti-trans-birth-certificate-rule/ | 2022-09-16T15:05:18Z |
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