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GLENDALE, Calif., Aug 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- California Credit Union recently partnered with the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club to make the new school year a little easier for hundreds of students Club kids and their families across the greater Los Angeles area. The credit union recently provided 500 backpacks and school supplies to Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club kids and their families as part of a back-to-school drive.
Backpacks were donated by California Credit Union, its employees and members in a July branch drive, and filled with school supplies by the credit union. The backpacks will be distributed to elementary through high school-aged students participating in Club programs prior to the start of the fall school year.
"Assisting our students and teachers in the important work of learning is a fundamental part of our community commitment. Every student deserves a great start to the school year, and that includes having the tools they need to succeed. We thank our members and employees for so generously joining us in helping ensure the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club kids return to the classroom in August ready to learn," said California Credit Union CEO Steve O'Connell.
"We are thrilled to be able to partner with California Credit Union to provide backpacks to children and teens from the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club. This annual backpack drive means the world to us because we know all our kids will start the school year ready and equipped to succeed!," said Carlyn Oropez, Ed.M., Director of Operations, Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club. "This year with costs of everyday products going up, many families will have to choose between basic needs and school supplies for their kids. Providing backpacks to our kids is more important than ever."
The Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club serves families in communities across Northeast Los Angeles. The organization's mission is to inspire and enable all youth, especially from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, care and responsible members of the community. Classes for teens include gang prevention, Relationship Smarts, social interaction, wellness, the arts, and physical fitness. For more information about the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club, please visit labgc.org.
California Credit Union is a federally insured, state chartered credit union founded in 1933 that serves public or private school employees, community members and businesses across California. With more than 165,000 members and assets of over $4 billion, California Credit Union has 24 branches throughout Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. The credit union operates in San Diego County as North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union. California Credit Union offers a full suite of consumer, business and investment products and services, including comprehensive consumer checking and loan options, personalized financial planning, business banking, and leading-edge online and mobile banking. Visit ccu.com for more information or follow the credit union on Instagram® or Facebook® @CaliforniaCreditUnion.
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CHENGDU, China, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Senmiao Technology Limited ("Senmiao" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: AIHS), a financing and servicing company focused on the online ride-hailing industry in China, as well as an operator of its own online ride-hailing platform, today announced financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.
Please note that the following financial results reflect the deconsolidation of the financial figures of Senmiao's former variable interest entities ("VIEs") Sichuan Senmiao Ronglian Technology Co., Ltd. ("Sichuan Senmiao"), Sichuan Jinkailong Automobile Leasing Co., Ltd. ("Jinkailong") and Chengdu Youlu Technology Ltd. ("Youlu"), as of March 31, 2022. Jinkailong's and Youlu's business results have now been classified as discontinued operations but were previously classified under Automobile Transaction and Related Services.
Fiscal 2022 Financial and Operating Highlights
- Total revenues of $4.9 million from continuing operations, a 124.5% increase from $2.2 million in the prior fiscal year
- From October 23, 2020, the date Senmiao launched its online ride-hailing platform, to March 31, 2022, approximately 20 million rides were completed through the platform (including orders completed on the platform operated by Senmiao and orders completed on partner platforms, such as Meituan) with fares paid by riders totaling $63.3 million.
- Net loss from continuing operations of $5.6 million, compared to $7.5 million in the prior fiscal year
Management Commentary
Xi Wen, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Senmiao, stated, "Despite ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic environment in China, we are pleased with the significant growth we have achieved in our automobile transaction and related service and online ride-hailing platform services businesses, which drove our impressive top line results for fiscal year 2022. With our equity investee company, we leased a total of over 2,300 vehicles in fiscal 2022, compared to 1,200 in fiscal 2021, which resulted in a 666% year-over-year increase in rental income. We believe our continuous efforts in shifting our business focus to these new lines of business have begun to exhibit remarkable results, and we are optimistic about their future growth potential, which will continue to fuel top line growth for Senmiao as we continue to explore new regional markets. As of March 31, 2022, our platform has helped facilitate approximately 17 million rides since launch, with an additional 3 million rides completed on our partners' platforms. Our ride-hailing services are now available in 20+ cities throughout China."
Mr. Wen continued, "During fiscal year 2022, Senmiao strengthened our partnership base, establishing and expanding upon relationships with companies that possess a significant national presence and the resources to help us enter new local regions. This has enabled us to significantly grow our main businesses. We believe we are in a strong position to continue growing our online ride-hailing platform, which we anticipate will have a positive impact on our auto rental business as our replicable model of offering a flexible automobile rental option has been well received by our online ride-hailing drivers. With that in mind, Senmiao plans to provide a series of product solutions to increase the number of our automobiles for operating leases. We will remain focused on becoming a leading financing and servicing company and a significant player in the online ride-hailing market in China."
Financial Review
Revenues
Total revenues from continuing operations were $4.9 million for the year ended March 31, 2022, a 124.5% increase from $2.2 million in the prior fiscal year. This increase was largely due to increased contributions from operating lease revenues from automobile rentals and online ride-hailing platform services.
During the year ended March 31, 2022, Senmiao continued to shift its business focus to automobile rental options for ride-hailing drivers while developing its online ride-hailing platform services business. As a result, the automobile rental business generated operating lease revenues of $1.7 million for the year ended March 31, 2022, compared to $0.2 million in the prior fiscal year, due to a significant increase in the number of automobiles leased. The online ride-hailing platform services business generated revenues of $2.7 million, a 195.1% increase from $0.9 million in the prior fiscal year.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues from continuing operations increased to $6.5 million for the year ended March 31, 2022, from $2.0 million in the prior fiscal year, primarily due to increased expenses related to costs of automobiles under operating leases and direct expense and technical service fees related to Senmiao's online ride-hailing platform.
Gross Loss (Profit)
Gross loss from continuing operations was $1.6 million for the year ended March 31, 2022, compared to gross profit from continuing operations of $0.2 million in the prior fiscal year, due to the significant increase in cost of revenues as a result of the rapid expansion of the Company's automobile leasing and online ride-hailing platform services businesses. Senmiao leased and sub-leased approximately 400 automobiles to online ride-haling drivers through its former VIE Jinkailong during the year ended March 31, 2022. Rental income of approximately $1.3 million from Jinkailong was eliminated in the consolidated financial statements while sub-leasing income from these automobiles of approximately $1.8 million was recorded in loss of discontinued operations.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses for continuing operations increased to $9.5 million for the year ended March 31, 2022, compared to $5.9 million in the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily due to increased salary and employee benefit expenses as a result of hiring additional staff, increased office rental expense and charges, and increase in advertising and promotion expenses related to the online ride-hailing platform.
Net Loss
Net loss from continuing operations for the year ended March 31, 2022, was $5.6 million, compared to $7.5 million in the prior fiscal year. The year-over-year improvement was primarily due to an $8.7 million increase in the fair value change of derivative liabilities related to warrants issued in the Company's previous offerings, offset by the increase in the loss from operations of $5.6 million.
Loss per Share
Loss per share for continuing operations was approximately $1.66 based on a weighted average number of basic and diluted common stock of 5.7 million, compared to approximately $1.65 based on a weighted average number of basic and diluted common stock of 3.9 million.
On April 5, 2022, Senmiao announced a 1-for-10 reverse stock split with trading to begin on a split-adjusted basis at the market open on April 6, 2022. Weighted average number of basic and diluted common stock numbers noted herein were given retroactive effect to account for the 1-for-10 reverse stock split.
Results from Discontinued Operations
For the year ended March 31, 2022, results from discontinued operations (primarily from Senmiao's former VIE Jinkailong as noted above) and the gain from their deconsolidation are as follows:
Financial Position
As of March 31, 2022, Senmiao had cash and cash equivalents of $1.2 million, compared to $4.3 million as of March 31, 2021, for its continuing operations. Total stockholders' equity was $8.1 million as of March 31, 2022, compared to $5.9 million as of March 31, 2021.
Further information regarding Senmiao's results of operations for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, can be found in Senmiao's Annual Report on Form 10-K, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today.
About Senmiao Technology Limited
Headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, Senmiao provides automobile transaction and related services including sales of automobiles, facilitation and services for automobile purchases and financing, management, operating leases, guarantees and other automobile transaction services, as well as operates its own ride-hailing platform aimed principally at the growing online ride-hailing market in Senmiao's areas of operation in China. For more information about Senmiao, please visit: http://www.senmiaotech.com. Senmiao routinely provides important updates on its website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements (including those relating to the operation of Senmiao's ride-hailing platform) are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those detailed from time to time in the Senmiao's filings with the SEC, and represent Senmiao's views only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing Senmiao's views as of any subsequent date. Senmiao undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in events or circumstances.
For more information, please contact:
At the Company:
Yiye Zhou
Email: edom333@ihongsen.com
Phone: +86 28 6155 4399
Investor Relations:
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Carolyne Sohn, Vice President
+1 415-568-2255
csohn@equityny.com
In China
Lucy Ma, Associate
+86 10 5661 7012
lma@equityny.com
© 2022 Senmiao Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
*Giving retroactive effect to the 1-for-10 reverse stock split effected on April 6, 2022
[1] XXTX is the entity associated with Senmiao's Xixingtianxia ride-hailing platform.
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WASHINGTON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Trucking Associations and America's Road Team Captains are advising travelers to take extra driving precautions through the busy Independence Day holiday weekend.
AAA predicts 47.9 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over this weekend, a 3.7% increase from the previous year and bringing travel volumes back to pre-pandemic levels. Car travel remains the most popular form of transportation despite the historically high gas prices, so with the increased traffic, it is more important than ever to travel with care and caution this July 4 weekend.
"Given the exceptional amount of people traveling on the highway to see friends and family this holiday weekend, it is key to practice and promote safe driving." said America's Road Team Captain Richard Frazer, a professional truck driver for Yellow. "We all deserve to relax and celebrate this holiday, and by applying these safety tips, the general motoring public can deliver a safe holiday for themselves and their neighbors on the road."
As millions of Americans gather to celebrate our great nation's independence, professional truck drivers are hard at work delivering holiday essentials. Safety on the highways is the main goal for America's Road Team Captains, which is why the elite group of professional truck drivers is reminding motorists to remain focused while driving and to stay alert to the high number of travelers on the road. By employing these safety efforts, professional truck drivers can make those hot dogs, ice cream and sparkler deliveries on time.
"Following simple tips such as buckling your safety belt, reducing your speed, and preparing your vehicle for long distance travel can all factor into safer driving on the highways," said America's Road Team Captain Gina Jones, of Werner Enterprises. "We want people across America to have a relaxing and enjoyable time with family and friends this holiday weekend, and by using our tips you can significantly increase highway safety."
America's Road Team Captains offer these safety tips to remind motorists about key elements of safe driving, especially relating to operating small passenger vehicles near large tractor-trailers.
- Buckle Up: Independence Day is a time of high congestion on the highways and wearing your safety belt saves lives. Remember to always buckle up.
- Slow Down: The chances of a crash triple when driving faster than surrounding traffic. Spring and summer are periods when work zones are busiest in this country. It is important to reduce speeds when traveling through those areas over the holiday.
- Do not drive impaired: We have a lot of freedoms to celebrate during Independence Day, but impaired driving is not one of those freedoms and jeopardizes the freedoms of others. Consider the safety of yourself and others by planning for your holiday. It is always better to play it safe.
- Be aware of truck blind spots: When sharing the road with large trucks, be aware of where their blind spots are. If you cannot see the truck driver in his or her mirrors, then the truck driver cannot see you.
- Keep your eyes on the road: Distracted driving is a major cause of traffic accidents. Even just two seconds of distraction time doubles the chances of an accident. Use your cell phone only when stopped and never text while driving.
- Do not cut in front of large trucks: Remember trucks are heavier and a fully loaded truck traveling at highway speeds needs about the length of two football fields to come to a complete stop, so avoid cutting quickly in front of them.
- Prepare your vehicle for long distance travel: Check your wipers, fluids, and tire pressure. Have your radiator and cooling system serviced. Simple maintenance before you leave your home can prevent many of the problems that strand motorists on the side of the road.
- Leave early and avoid risks: Leave early so you will not be anxious about arriving late. Many major cities can expect delays and road conditions may change due to inclement weather or traffic congestion.
- Be aware of the vehicle in front of you: Leave extra room between you and the vehicle ahead in case of sudden stops.
- Be safe in and around neighborhoods: Watch for children in neighborhoods who could be playing on or near residential streets. We want everyone to be able to safely enjoy the fireworks.
America's Road Team, sponsored by Volvo Trucks, is a national public outreach program led by a small group of professional truck drivers who share superior driving skills, remarkable safety records and a strong desire to spread the word about safety on the highway. Follow America's Road Team on Twitter or Facebook.
American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation's freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or Facebook. Trucking Moves America Forward
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HOUSTON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: OIG) ("Orbital") today announced a standby equity purchase agreement (SEPA) with Yorkville Advisors Global LP ("Yorkville") that will allow the company to sell up to $50 million of shares of common stock over the next 18 months.
"This equity facility will allow us the flexibility and ability to supplement our cash flow from operations, if necessary, and represents a significant relationship with a new financial partner in Yorkville Advisors," said Jim O'Neil, Vice Chairman and CEO of Orbital. "This SEPA will give us the right, but not the obligation to sell up to $50 million of shares of common stock at our request, subject to the terms and limitations set forth in the agreement."
Spartan Capital Securities LLC acted as the sole placement agent on this transaction.
About Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc.
Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: OIG) is a diversified infrastructure services platform, providing engineering, design, construction, and maintenance services to customers in three operating segments; electric power, telecommunications, and renewables.
Beginning in April 2021, Orbital Infrastructure Group transformed its infrastructure strategy with the acquisitions of GTS and Front Line Power Construction, the company's telecommunications and electric power segment platforms, as well as three synergistic "tuck in" acquisitions (IMMCO, Inc, Full Moon Telecom, and Coax Fiber Solutions) and the divestiture of its legacy Orbital Gas Systems business. The Company is now positioned to profitably grow its infrastructure services platform for years to come, organically and through synergistic acquisitions to capitalize on strong multi-year end market drivers in the industries we serve.
Orbital Infrastructure Group is dedicated to maximizing shareholder value, by striving to exceed our customers' expectations, building a diverse workforce, and making a positive difference in the lives of our employees and the communities in which we operate, and contributing to reducing the carbon footprint through the services we provide.
For more information please visit: http://www.orbitalenergygroup.com
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains certain 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 and Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, as amended, including those relating to the expected use of proceeds. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking expressions, including, but not limited to, "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "estimate," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would" and similar expressions and the negatives of those terms. These statements relate to future events and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include the risk factors set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, its periodic reports on Form 10-Q, and its Current Reports on Form 8-K filed in 2020 and 2021, as well as the risks identified in the shelf registration statement and the prospectus supplement relating to the offering. Prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Orbital undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Investor Relations:
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WASHINGTON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) priced Connecticut Avenue Securities® (CAS) Series 2022-R06, an approximately $754 million note offering that represents Fannie Mae's sixth CAS REMIC® transaction of the year. CAS is Fannie Mae's benchmark issuance program designed to share credit risk on its single-family conventional guaranty book of business.
The reference pool for CAS Series 2022-R06 consists of approximately 83,000 single-family mortgage loans with an outstanding unpaid principal balance of approximately $25.0 billion. The reference pool includes collateral with loan-to-value ratios of 60.01 percent to 80.00 percent, which were acquired between June 2021 and July 2021. The loans included in this transaction are fixed-rate, generally 30-year term, fully amortizing mortgages and were underwritten using rigorous credit standards and enhanced risk controls.
Fannie Mae will retain a portion of the 1M-1, 1M-2, 1B-1, and 1B-2 tranches and will retain the full 1B-3H first-loss tranche.
BofA Securities, Inc. ("BofA") is the lead structuring manager and joint bookrunner. Nomura Securities International Inc. ("Nomura") is the co-lead manager and joint bookrunner. Co-managers are Amherst Pierpoint Securities LLC ("Amherst"), Barclays Capital Inc. ("Barclays"), Citigroup Global Markets Inc. ("Citigroup"), and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC ("Credit Suisse"). Selling group members are service-disabled veteran-owned Academy Securities Inc. and African-American-owned CastleOak Securities LP.
With the completion of this transaction, Fannie Mae will have brought 50 CAS deals to market, issued nearly $57 billion in notes, and transferred a portion of the credit risk to private investors on over $1.8 trillion in single-family mortgage loans, measured at the time of the transaction.
To promote transparency and to help credit investors evaluate our securities and the CAS program, Fannie Mae provides ongoing, robust disclosure data, as well as access to news, resources, and analytics through its credit risk transfer webpages. This includes our innovative Data Dynamics® tool that enables market participants to interact with and analyze CAS deals that are currently outstanding in the market and Fannie Mae's historical loan dataset. In addition, our EU Resources and UK Resources webpages help European Union and UK institutional investors, as well as those managing funds subject to EU/UK regulations comply with EU/UK securitization regulations.
In addition to our flagship CAS program, Fannie Mae continues to transfer mortgage credit risk through its Credit Insurance Risk Transfer™ (CIRT™) reinsurance program.
CAS REMIC notes are issued by a bankruptcy-remote trust. The amount of periodic principal and ultimate principal paid by Fannie Mae is determined by the performance of a large and diverse reference pool. For more information on individual CAS transactions, visit our credit risk transfer webpage.
Fannie Mae advances equitable and sustainable access to homeownership and quality, affordable rental housing for millions of people across America. We enable the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and drive responsible innovation to make homebuying and renting easier, fairer, and more accessible. To learn more, visit:
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Statements in this release regarding the company's future CAS transactions are forward-looking. Actual results may be materially different as a result of market conditions or other factors listed in "Risk Factors" or "Forward-Looking Statements" in the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. This release does not constitute an offer or sale of any security. Before investing in any Fannie Mae issued security, potential investors should review the disclosure for such security and consult their own investment advisors.
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Which OXO can openers are best?
You’ll appreciate a high-quality can opener the next time you want to heat up your favorite soup or open up a can of beans or vegetables. While low-end models can sometimes create sharp edges and uneven cuts, OXO can openers are known for their durability, functionality and ergonomically designed handles.
The best can opener will cut through a can seamlessly, removing the lid without any mess or struggle. When searching for the best OXO model, the OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener is a top choice because it can eliminate dangerous and sharp edges.
What to know before you buy an OXO can opener
Manual vs. electric can openers
The two main types of can opener options you’ll encounter are manual and electric.
- Manual can openers are most likely what comes to mind when picturing this common kitchen tool. This style of can opener uses a blade to puncture the lid and a hand-operated crank or knob to cut and remove the top of the can. Manual can openers are small and portable but do require some physical effort to use. All OXO can openers will be manually operated.
- Electric can openers automatically remove the lid of the can so you don’t have to do the work. These are often significantly larger, more expensive and require access to an electrical outlet.
Blade position
When buying an OXO can opener, you can either choose a side- or top-cut model depending on your preference.
- As the name suggests, side-cut can openers will remove the lid by creating a cut around the side of the can, just under the top lip. This can ultimately keep the blades cleaner and reduce food contact, but it doesn’t allow the best drainage.
- The blade on top-cut models removes the very top section of the lid, which allows you to drain any excess liquid easily, but is likely to dirty the can opener blades.
What to look for in a quality OXO can opener
Handle
Having a firm and comfortable handle will allow for a more efficient opening process when compared to flimsy models. OXO can openers often include cushioned or rubberized handles, and some will even feature a locking mechanism to form a sturdy grip.
Easy-to-use
The best OXO can opener should have a blade that easily attaches to the can and only requires a single rotation to remove the lid properly. Those that take multiple turns to create a clean-cut are likely to lead to frustration and accidents.
Cleanup
Cleanup is essential, especially for top-cut models. Though some can openers can be placed in the dishwasher for easy cleaning, you should clean all models regularly to prevent rust and food residue buildup.
Lid catch feature
OXO can openers that feature lid catch designs will make it easy to remove the lid once it has been separated from the can. This also reduces the risk of any accidental cuts or slices when removing the lid with your fingers. The most common lid catch methods consist of built-in magnets or pliers.
Bottle opener
If you want a multi-purpose can opener, look for an OXO model that also sports a convenient bottle opener.
How much you can expect to spend on an OXO can opener
Depending on the size and features, most OXO can openers can be purchased for $10-$25.
OXO can opener FAQ
How long will a can opener last?
A. A quality can opener can last several years, as long as you keep it properly cleaned and free from rust and other damage. Over time, the blade can dull, though you can sharpen some models.
Can I store leftover food directly in the can?
A. While storing and refrigerating leftover canned food in the can likely won’t pose any risk, transferring the contents to a plastic or glass container is preferred as it will better preserve flavor and freshness.
What’s the best OXO can opener to buy?
Top OXO can opener
OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener
What you need to know: This smooth edge can opener is designed for those who want precise cuts and easy lid removal without a sharp edge.
What you’ll love: The knob used to operate this OXO can opener is oversized, making it simple to grip and turn. The non-slip handles will help you keep the can steady, while the stainless steel blade cuts without making contact with the interior contents.
What you should consider: The innovative style can take some getting used to compared to standard can openers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond and Home Depot
Top OXO can opener for the money
OXO Good Grips Soft-Handled Can Opener
What you need to know: This is a reliable stainless steel can opener with easy-to-grip handles.
What you’ll love: The low price and durable materials make this can opener a true value option. The non-slip handles provide excellent grip even when used with wet hands, and the built-in bottle opener gives this opener added functionality.
What you should consider: This can opener should only be washed by hand.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond
Worth checking out
OXO Good Grips Locking Can Opener with Lid Catch
What you need to know: The locking can opener feature is ideal for those wanting hassle-free lid removal.
What you’ll love: Users will appreciate the unique design and non-slip handle that can lock in place for increased control. Equipped with a magnetic arm, this OXO can opener allows for a convenient lid removal process at a reasonable price.
What you should consider: A few users have reported uneven cuts.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond and Home Depot
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Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee issued a directive Thursday that bars state police from cooperating with out-of-state investigatory requests related to abortion in his efforts to make the state a "sanctuary" for those seeking the services.
The decision comes after the US Supreme Court ruled last week to strike down Roe v Wade, the 1973 legal precedent which guaranteed people's federal constitutional right to abortion. The historic ruling essentially leaves abortion laws in states' hands.
Following the ruling, Washington -- among other mostly Democratic-leaning states -- moved to implement regulations that either further protect or expand abortion-related laws and policies.
"Washington is and will remain a sanctuary for any person seeking abortion care and services in our state, but we must act to protect our rights and our values," the directive Inslee issued read.
"To that end, it is critical that our law enforcement agencies not cooperate in any manner with any out-of-state investigation, prosecution, or other legal action based on another state's law that is inconsistent with Washington's protections of the right to choose abortion and provide abortion-related care."
Under the directive, the Washington State Patrol will establish processes with the Office of Attorney General and the Office of General Counsel to scrutinize any request for cooperation. All requests must be documented and reported, according to the directive.
Washington has also partnered with California and Oregon to protect those seeking abortion services as well as implement policies to address existing gaps in those protections, the governor's directive indicates.
"This directive is one step that makes good on that commitment," the document read.
A day after the high court's landmark ruling, Inslee promised a $1 million down payment to start subsidizing reproductive healthcare networks across the state ahead of the anticipated influx of patients.
Inslee also called for legislation that would codify the right to abortion into state law as an amendment to the state's constitution.
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ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WFLA) — A small alligator put up a big fight on Wednesday when a deputy showed up to wrangle it away from a Sarasota County home.
Neighbors in the Pine Lake area of Englewood say deputies were called to a home for an “intruder” at the front door. Video taken by Kristy Rumpf shows the small gator outside the home tangling with a deputy who tried to shoo it away with a stick.
Other deputies and neighbors watched as the woman prodded at the alligator to get it away from the residence. One of the deputies at the scene is heard on video joking that, “they’re hard to get handcuffs on.”
Video shows the deputy was able to get the gator away from the home, but the animal then decided to stop in the grass again. It put up another fight, biting down on the stick and rolling over several times.
“It’s feisty!” one witness said in the background.
Once the gator had bitten down on the stick, the deputy was able to drag it farther from the home before it stopped and had to be guided away again.
“They got it successfully back to the lake but [it] sure put up a fight!” Rumpf told WFLA. “It was a riot to watch.”
Alligator mating season is currently in full swing in Florida, which can lead to an increase in alligator activity. | https://cw33.com/news/watch-feisty-alligator-puts-up-fight-against-cop-outside-florida-home/ | 2022-06-16T19:02:42Z |
Cymbiotika places in the top 15 percentile for their first year of eligibility in the Inc. 5000
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cymbiotika, a leading nutritional supplement brand known for creating pure, clinically backed supplements, was today named on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company List.
The Inc. 5000 is a distinguished editorial award that ranks companies by their overall revenue growth over a three-year period. For the 2022 rankings, companies submitted their revenue growth from 2018 to 2021.
In addition to its prestigious ranking out of the pool of 5000 companies, Cymbiotika is also among the top 0.07th percentile of the ranked companies in terms of growth rate.
"We're incredibly proud of our rank in the 2022 Inc. 5000 Awards," said Shahab Elmi, CEO and co-founder of Cymbiotika. "Our focus has always been around helping people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Everything we do starts and ends with our team members, our customers, and the environment."
In order to be eligible for the Inc. 5000, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S. based, privately held, for profit, and independent as of December 31, 2021. Eligible companies must make a minimum revenue of $2 million in 2021.
Cymbiotika is an innovative wellness brand based in San Diego. With the motto, "Your mind and body deserve the best", Cymbiotika is driven by the higher purpose of inspiring everyday people to achieve their optimal health. Founded in 2017, Cymbiotika uses the most advanced bioavailable absorption technology and sources only the highest quality plant-based nutrients to resolve specific nutritional deficiencies and support healthy aging, detoxification and longevity. Cymbiotika never uses synthetics, GMOs, fillers, chemicals, preservatives, additives or sugars in its products. For more information, visit https://cymbiotika.com.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — FORTUNE has released its 68th FORTUNE 500 list of largest corporations in the U.S. which is ranked by revenue for the 2021 fiscal year; it seems the Lone Star State is in impeccable standing.
Texas takes the cake with the most companies on the FORTUNE 500 with 53, ahead of New York (51) and California (50). Dallas had 11 of those companies landing fifth among the top U.S. cities behind New York City (43), Houston (21), Atlanta (15) and Chicago (14).
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Dallas companies on FORTUNE 500
- AT&T (No. 13)
- Energy Transfer (No. 54)
- CBRE Group (No. 126)
- Builders FirstSource (No. 176)
- Tenet Healthcare (No. 181)
- HF Sinclair (No. 197)
- Texas Instruments (No. 198)
- Southwest Airlines (No. 234)
- AECOM (No. 260)
- Jacobs Engineering Group (No. 262)
- EnLink Midstream (No. 485)
FORTUNE 500 Top 10
- Walmart
- Amazon.com
- Apple
- CVS Health
- UnitedHealth Group
- Exxon Mobil
- Berkshire Hathaway
- Alphabet
- McKesson
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With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 1,564%, 11TEN Innovation Partners is Named to America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
ATLANTA, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. revealed that 11TEN Innovation Partners is No. 385 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment - its independent businesses. 11TEN is honored to join the ranks of the impressive companies to achieve this distinction.
Founded in 2017 and based in Atlanta, 11TEN Innovation Partners is an innovation strategy and operations firm focused on the intersection of healthcare and technology. The firm operates an innovation ecosystem with healthcare systems, large organizations, and startups to help bring new ideas, products, and businesses to life. Helping bring collaboration and structure to the uncertain process of innovation is 11TEN's passion.
"11TEN Innovation Partners is committed to driving growth and innovation that leaves a meaningful impact throughout society - and we have been able to do this by building a world-class team and partnering with incredibly forward-thinking healthcare and technology organizations. We are thrilled to be named in the top 10% of this year's Inc. 5000 list amongst so many great companies and look forward to welcoming new partners to our ecosystem who can help further our positive impact" says James Lewis, 11TEN CEO.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid labor challenges, the ongoing impact of Covid-19, and supply chain back-ups. "The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
In addition to 1,564% revenue growth over the last 3 years, 11TEN Innovation Partners has increased its employee count by 4x while adding a wide range of healthcare systems, health plans, pharma / life science companies, medtech, emerging technology companies, and high-performing start-ups, to their ecosystem.
11TEN is an innovation consulting firm that powers innovation, venture, and strategy for healthcare and technology Fortune 1000 companies. The company is transforming the healthcare innovation space by building collaborative, interdisciplinary partnerships across industries to identify real-world problems and innovate novel solutions that are enabled through an ecosystem approach. 11TEN works closely with organizations like Emory Healthcare, Philips, Stryker, Novo Nordisk, and Verizon to accelerate solutions to market and foster cross-industry partnerships.
The prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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Cheers, fear as judge strikes down U.S. transit mask mandate
By CURT ANDERSON
Associated Press
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge’s decision to strike down a national mask mandate was met with cheers on some airplanes but also concern about whether it’s really time to end the order sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic. The major airlines and many of the busiest airports rushed to drop their requirements on Monday after a Florida judge struck down the CDC mandate and the Transportation Security Administration announced it wouldn’t enforce its 2021 security directive. Passengers on a Delta overseas flight cheered and applauded. But some airports, including those in Los Angeles and Salt Lake City, recommended that people mask up voluntarily. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/19/cheers-fear-as-judge-strikes-down-u-s-transit-mask-mandate/ | 2022-04-19T12:04:18Z |
Well, this is interesting. Donald Trump and Joe Biden have something in common besides being a couple of old white guys. According to a New York Times/Siena College poll, a little less than half of the Republicans polled want Trump as their first choice in the 2024 primary should he make a run to retake the White House. Granted, the number is 49%, but remember that Trump got 94% of all Republican votes in the 2020 election.
As for Joe Biden, the same poll found that some 64% of Democratic voters don’t want him to run for re-election. I am surprised the number was that low. Biden’s approval rating is the worst of any elected president at this point in his presidency since the end of World War II. Even worse than Jimmy Carter? That’s downright embarrassing.
To try and make sense of it all, I called Junior E. Lee, general manager of the Yarbrough Worldwide Media and Pest Control Company, located in Greater Garfield, Georgia. Junior not only knows his stuff when it comes to geopolitical matters like the impact of China’s debt assistance to Pakistan in today’s economic environment, he is also a certified pest control professional.
I bring this up to say that when you see Tucker Carlson on Fox and Rachal Maddow on MSNBC babbling on and on about politics, just remember that neither of them would know a sowbug (a small terrestrial crustaceans of the order Isopoda) from a sow (a fat female pig.) Junior not only knows politics, he also knows the most effective means of eradicating millipedes. He is an invaluable member of my team.
Since it is almost time for the annual release of our own political survey, Round or Square Polls (“You give us the dough and we will cook the numbers.”), I wanted to see if Junior E. Lee had some information he might share with you after he has done an in-depth analysis of the New York Times/Siena College poll. I say this with all due respect to the New York Times and to Siena College, but when your mascot is Baloo “Saint” Bernard (Siena’s, not the Times), it is hard to take them seriously.
I caught Junior out at Arveen Ridley’s place. He told me he was busy dealing with a Rhipicephalus issue. Actually, what he is doing is spraying for cow ticks, but since he has become so well-known as a media analyst and a pest control professional he likes to impress everybody with big words.
I asked him about the New York Times/Siena College results that show that less than half of the Republicans polled have Donald Trump as their first choice to run in 2024. Was he surprised?
Lee reminded me that the number was 49% and that is as close to half as it is to less than half. It all depends how the media want to play around with the numbers. For example, he says, don’t forget that you can drown in an average of 12 inches of water. I don’t know what one has to do with the other, but it’s best not to argue with Junior when he is in the middle of a Rhipicephalus issue. He can be pretty crabby if he has inhaled a lot of malathion.
Junior’s biggest concern is that when Trump supporters see the results, they might march on Loudonville, N.Y., if they can find the place on the map. That is where Siena College is located. He thinks the protesters very well might storm the J. Spencer and Patricia Standish Library, occupy the Special Collections suite and threaten to hang Baloo “Saint” Bernard before the Gazpacho police can intervene. That is a frightening thought.
As for Joe Biden, Junior expressed surprise that even 39 percent approve of his performance. He surmises they must be family members or White House staffers, who obviously don’t care that inflation is at a 40-year high. Junior says he doubts any of this bothers Biden. He sleeps most of the time.
With that, Junior said he needed to get back to the Rhipicephalus issue. When he is through spraying the cows at Arveen Ridley’s place, he tells me he is headed over to Aunt Flossie Felmer’s place. He seems to be going over there a lot lately. He says he is concerned about fire ants and wants to poke around in her drawers. I must remember to talk to him about that. | https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/dick-yarbrough-an-update-on-presidential-polls-and-sowbugs/article_fad5d018-05fc-11ed-a474-ab342650cc9d.html | 2022-07-17T23:01:39Z |
Ben Olsen leaves NWSL’s Spirit after 8 months as president
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ben Olsen has left the National Women’s Soccer League’s Washington Spirit after eight months as club president that included a championship last season. The move was announced by the team on Monday. Olsen was hired by the Spirit in September. He previously played and coached at D.C. United following a playing and coaching career there. Olsen assumed operation of the Spirit in October, when Steve Baldwin resigned as CEO and managing partner of the team after coach Richie Burke was fired for violating the league’s anti-harassment policy. Olsen helped oversee the transition of majority ownership to Michele Kang. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/02/ben-olsen-leaves-nwsls-spirit-after-8-months-as-president/ | 2022-05-02T23:20:32Z |
New All-in-One Printers Designed for Affordability and Reliability Offer Convenient Features for Personal and Home Office Use
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From streamlining everyday tasks and to-do lists to delivering remarkable photos and creative projects, an easy-to-use printer designed for reliability is a staple for any home. Dedicated to enhancing the at-home printing experience, Epson America, Inc. today introduced new Expression® and WorkForce® printing solutions – the Expression Home XP-4200, Expression Home XP-5200, WorkForce WF-2930, and WorkForce WF-2960.
"For busy families and professionals juggling hectic schedules, having a dependable and easy-to-use device is essential," said Kao Mei, product manager, Consumer Inkjet, Epson America, Inc. "The newest all-in-one Expression and WorkForce printer offerings are designed to meet home needs and deliver easy home printing at an affordable price point."
Packed with convenient features and leveraging an efficient, economical design, the new Expression Home and WorkForce printers support easy wireless connections and printing from Android™ or iOS® devices,1 auto 2-sided printing, and hands-free, voice-activated printing using Alexa, Siri® and Google Assistant™.2
- Expression Home Printers for Everyday Home and Photo Printing: From coupons to directions, recipes to homework, the Expression Home XP-4200 and XP-5200 deliver everyday documents quickly and easily. Both wireless color all-in-one printers feature a large 2.4" color display for effortless navigation, and leverage Epson's state-of-the-art imaging technology to deliver creative projects and borderless photos with remarkable print quality. The fastest Expression Home printer to date, the XP-5200 is engineered with PrecisionCore Heat-Free® technology to produce crisp documents and vibrant photos with rich colors. It also includes a 150-sheet paper tray for convenient paper handling.
- WorkForce Printers for Professional-Quality Home Office Printing: Streamline workflow with the WorkForce WF-2930 and WF-2960, designed to deliver sharp text and vibrant color graphics. Users can effortlessly print presentations, flyers, contracts, corporate graphics, and more at fast speeds. Engineered for reliability and featuring a built-in scanner, copier, fax, and Auto Document Feeder, the wireless all-in-one printers are the ultimate choices for everyday and productive home office printing. Powered by PrecisionCore® technology, the WF-2960 is our fastest WorkForce printer for home offices. It also includes a large 2.4" color touchscreen for stress-free operation and a 150-sheet paper tray for convenient paper handling.
The new Expression and WorkForce printers can be easily installed, operated and maintained through smartphones or tablets using the Epson Smart Panel® app,3 an innovative interface designed to transform your iOS or Android mobile device4 into an intuitive control center. All in one convenient app, Epson Smart Panel lets users set up, monitor, print, scan, register the product, order supplies, access troubleshooting tips, and more. Parents can print illustrations to create fun projects like a picture-changing cube for the kids. Families can print fall-colored patterns to make creative table settings for an autumn picnic. For everyone in the home, Epson Smart Panel is a powerful tool that can be customized to each user's preferences and requirements.
The Expression Home XP-4200 (MSRP $114), Expression Home XP-5200 (MSRP $129), WorkForce WF-2930 (MSRP $109), and WorkForce WF-2960 (MSRP $159) are available now through major retail stores nationwide and Epson's retail site, www.epsonstore.com. For more information, please visit www.epson.com.
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to co-creating sustainability and enriching communities by leveraging its efficient, compact, and precision technologies and digital technologies to connect people, things, and information. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of around JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/
Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/EpsonAmerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).
1 Most features require an Internet connection to the printer, as well as an Internet- and/or email-enabled device. For a list of Epson Connect™ enabled printers and compatible devices and apps, visit www.epson.com/connect
2 Epson Connect account and voice-activated account registration required. See www.epson.com/voice for device compatibility.
3 Requires Epson Smart Panel app download. Data usage fees may apply.
4 Compatible mobile device operating systems — for iOS: 11.0 or later; for iPadOS®: OS 13.1 or later; for Android: 5.0 or later
EPSON, Expression, WorkForce, Epson Smart Panel, PrecisionCore Heat-Free, and PrecisionCore are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Epson Connect is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2022 Epson America, Inc.
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for EKSO, F, GE, NIO, and LCID.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Secret Service Director James Murray is delaying his retirement as the agency deals with an inspector general’s investigation and congressional inquiries related to missing text messages around the time of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Murray, who was slated to retire this weekend, will remain in his role “for the betterment of the agency” and to see the agency through the investigations, Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said Thursday.
Murray, a 27-year veteran of the Secret Service, had taken a position with Snap, the social media company best known for its app, Snapchat.
The delay in Murray’s retirement comes as the agency has faced increasing criticism after admitting that text messages from around the time of the attack on the U.S. Capitol were deleted.
The agency has said the messages were purged when its phones were migrated to a new system in the weeks after the 2021 attack. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., a member of the House panel investigating the attack, has said the Secret Service told the committee that it left it up to individual agents to decide what electronic records to keep and what to delete during the process.
The nine-member House Jan. 6 panel has taken a recent, renewed interest in the Secret Service following the dramatic testimony of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson about Trump’s actions on the day of the insurrection.
The Secret Service has said all procedures were followed and pledged “full cooperation” with all of the reviews and investigations, including a criminal investigation by the Homeland Security inspector general.
Guglielmi has said the Secret Service had started to reset its mobile devices to factory settings in January 2021 “as part of a pre-planned, three-month system migration.” In that process, some data was lost. He has said the agency has also turned over thousands of emails and other records to the committee and agents have also provided testimony.
Murray’s decision to stay on was completely his own decision and he informed both the White House and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Guglielmi said. He’s expected to stay on at least for several more weeks until the Biden administration names a new director for the agency.
Murray notified senior leaders at the agency and sent a wider email to the workforce to tell them about his plans to stay on and lead the agency through a transition to a new director, once someone is selected, Guglielmi said.
Murray told his senior staff members he is “not the kind of guy to throw in the towel,” Guglielmi said. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/secret-service-director-delays-retirement-amid-1-6-scrutiny/ | 2022-07-29T02:44:36Z |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden joked that Steven Stamkos was getting old after playing in the National Hockey League for 14 seasons, praised the Tampa Bay Lightning’s vaccine efforts and otherwise avoided politics while honoring the team for winning the Stanley Cup in each of the past two seasons.
In a rare sports break amid his administration’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, the president on Monday referenced first lady Jill Biden’s attendance at a vaccination event at the Lightning’s home arena last year and congratulated the Lightning for winning two pandemic championships: one in an empty building in a quarantined bubble and another in a packed house at home in Tampa.
“I’m not saying that the first lady being there at your arena during the playoffs is why you won,” Biden said with a smile. “But just saying that she was there during the election season, as well. She seems to show up when people win. Just something to think about.”
Biden made little mention of players other than Stamkos while talking about the Lighting’s back-to-back title runs, which relied heavily on Russian goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, forward Nikita Kucherov and defenseman Mikhail Sergachev. Vasilevskiy was the playoff MVP last year, and Kucherov was the top scorer in each postseason.
All three players attended the event, and Sergachev shared photos of them around the White House on social media. There were no noticeable absences, and a handful of players from the Lightning’s 2020 championship team who had departed or retired even made appearances.
Just for this occasion, the team made a third trip to the nation’s capital in eight months after already visiting the Washington Capitals twice this season. The Lightning flew Sunday night after playing at the Florida Panthers and were set to return home before facing the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday in one of their final games of the regular season before the playoffs begin next week.
“Pretty much everybody was on board, and everybody that could make it — former players and stuff — they all tried to make it here,” alternate captain Ryan McDonagh said. “It’s just a great tradition that we have: You become part of a championship team, you get to go to the White House and meet the president.”
Despite the Lightning winning the Stanley Cup three times — in 2004, 2020 and 2021 — it was the organization’s first time visiting a sitting president at the White House. The 2004-05 NHL lockout prevented that year’s team from going, and the pandemic delayed this opportunity until nine months after the second of these back-to-back championships.
“It was a long time in the making,” Stamkos said. “We weren’t sure if we were going to get this opportunity, but it was certainly worth the wait.”
Stamkos, who is Canadian, deferred to McDonagh, a Minnesota native, to speak on behalf of the team at the ceremony. Players and coach Jon Cooper, who were wearing both Cup rings, were most impressed by Biden inviting them into the Oval Office to chat afterward.
“In the position he’s in (being) the leader of the free world and all that stuff, he has an amazing ability to wipe that persona aside and just be a human being like he was one of our teammates,” said Cooper, who is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada. “I kind of wanted to get greedy and sit down with a beer on a barstool with this guy and listen to the story of his life. You can see why he was elected president.”
Biden won some more points when he praised the Tampa area for Major League Baseball’s Rays reaching the World Series in 2020 and the NFL’s Buccaneers winning the Super Bowl months later. He said the Lightning “may be here next year — who knows?”
The Lightning are again among the NHL’s top teams and are looking to become the first to win the Cup three years in a row since the New York Islanders dynasty in the early 1980s.
“The good thing with our group is the hunger’s still there,” McDonagh said. “We don’t need any kind of extra motivation, but certainly this does heighten the excitement, for sure, going into the last week of the regular season and before the start of the playoffs.”
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Number Acquisition I Corp. (Nasdaq: PNAC) (the "Company"), a newly organized blank check company incorporated as a Delaware corporation, today announced the appointment of Chief Operating Officer, Weixiong (Jeff) Cheong, who brings more than 15 years in private and public market investment and management experience.
Mr. Weixiong (Jeff) Cheong has served as the chief operating officer for Blue World Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: BWA), a special purpose acquisition company since January 2022. Previously, between November 2015 and March 2022, Mr. Cheong has served as a director at Fortune Asia Long Short Fund, an investment fund. Since November 2011, Mr. Cheong has served as a director at Longfor Pte Ltd., a real estate developer in Singapore. Since August 2009, Mr. Cheong has served as the chief executive officer at Sinjia Land Ltd. (SGX: 5HH), a property development and hospitality management company. From April 2014 to May 2020, Mr. Cheong served as the chairman at CapAllianz Holdings Ltd (former name CWX Global Ltd) (SGX: 594), a company focusing on investment and oil exploration business. Mr. Cheong received a Master's degree of business administration at Singapore Management University in June 2017. He also has passed the exam of Capital Markets and Financial Advisory Services ("CMFAS") in Module 1 (December 2003), Module 4A (Rules and Regulations for Advising on Corporate Finance, June 2005), Module 5 (Rules And Regulations for Financial Advisory Services, January 2004), Module 6 (January 2004), and Module 8 (Collective Investment Schemes, February 2004).
"On behalf of the Board, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Jeff to the management team of Prime Number Acquisition I Corp.," said Company CEO and Chairman Dongfeng Wang, "We look forward to leverage Jeff's extensive track record in public market investment and strong relationship across industries to drive the Company's search for superior business combination opportunities."
Mr. Cheong joins the Company on July 13, 2022, following the Board's decision to appoint him to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer on July 13, 2022. He will work with CEO Dongfeng Wang and will assist him in management of the Company and in the Company's search for business combination opportunities.
Mr. Cheong is an affiliate of DBG Global Limited, a member of Prime Number Acquisition LLC, a sponsor of the Company. He will not receive compensation of any form from the Company for his position as Chief Operating Officer.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Prime Number Acquisition I Corp.
Prime Number Acquisition I Corp. is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses with one or more businesses or entities, provided that it will not undertake its initial business combination with any entity being based in or having the majority of the company's operations in China (including Hong Kong and Macau). None of its founders or the Company is affiliated with Prime Number Capital LLC, an underwriter for the Company's initial public offering (the "IPO").
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NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ).
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According to a filed complaint, IonQ, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) IonQ had not yet developed a 32-qubit quantum computer; (2) the Company's 11-qubit quantum computer suffered from significant error rates, rendering it useless; (3) IonQ's quantum the computer is not sufficiently reliable, so it is not accessible despite being available through major cloud providers; (4) a significant portion of IonQ's revenue was derived from improper roundtripping transactions with related parties; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were the materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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Crews search river for 2 missing men who tried to save boy
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Recovery crews are searching for two men who were swept away by fast-moving water in a rain-swollen drainage ditch in Milwaukee after jumping in to try to save a 10-year-old boy.
Officials say a volunteer helping to search the shoreline found the boy’s body Tuesday in the conjoining Kinnickinnic River, more than a mile from where he fell in.
The youngster was identified by family as Mohammad Arman, who would have turned 11 on July 4.
Family members say the child’s father and a family friend followed him into the drainage ditch Monday evening.
Witnesses say the men and the child were swept into a tunnel that runs under a road.
Crews are searching the river Wednesday for the missing men.
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One-legged Stone Age skeleton may show oldest amputation
NEW YORK (AP) — The 31,000-year-old skeleton of a young adult found in a cave in Indonesia that is missing its left foot and part of its left leg reveals the oldest known evidence of an amputation, according to a new study.
Scientists say the amputation was performed when the person was a child — and that the “patient” went on to live for years as an amputee. The prehistoric surgery could show that humans were making medical advances much earlier than previously thought, according to the study published Wednesday in the journal Nature.
Researchers were exploring a cave in Borneo, in a rainforest region known for having some of the earliest rock art in the world, when they came across the grave, said Tim Maloney, an archaeologist at Griffith University in Australia and the study’s lead researcher.
Though much of the skeleton was intact, it was missing its left foot and the lower part of its left leg, he explained. After examining the remains, the researchers concluded the foot bones weren’t missing from the grave, or lost in an accident — they were carefully removed.
The remaining leg bone showed a clean, slanted cut that healed over, Maloney said. There were no signs of infection, which would be expected if the child had gotten its leg bitten off by a creature like a crocodile. And there were also no signs of a crushing fracture, which would have been expected if the leg had snapped off in an accident.
The person appears to have lived for around six to nine more years after losing the limb, eventually dying from unknown causes as a young adult, researchers say.
This shows that the prehistoric foragers knew enough about medicine to perform the surgery without fatal blood loss or infection, authors concluded. Researchers don’t know what kind of tool was used to amputate the limb, or how infection was prevented — but they speculate that a sharp stone tool may have made the cut, and point out that some of the rich plant life in the region has medicinal properties.
Also, the community would have had to care for the child for years afterward, since surviving the rugged terrain as an amputee wouldn’t have been easy.
This early surgery “rewrites the history of human medical knowledge and developments,” Maloney said at the briefing.
Before this find, the earliest example of amputation had been in a French farmer from 7,000 years ago, who had part of his forearm removed. Scientists had thought that advanced medical practices developed around 10,000 years ago, as humans settled down into agricultural societies, authors said.
But this study adds to growing evidence that humans started caring for each other’s health much earlier in their history, said Alecia Schrenk, an anthropologist at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, who was not involved with the study.
“It had long been assumed healthcare is a newer invention,” Schrenk said in an email. “Research like this article demonstrates that prehistoric peoples were not just left to fend for themselves.”
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NEW YORK, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA).
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According to a filed complaint, Natera, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's non-invasive prenatal test, Panorama, was not reliable and resulted in high rates of false positives; (2) the Company's screening test for kidney transplant failure, Prospera, did not have superior precision compared to competing tests; (3) as a result of defendants' false and misleading claims about Natera's technology, the Company was exposed to substantial legal and regulatory risks; (4) Natera relied upon deceptive sales and billing practices to drive its revenue growth; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about the company's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis.
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BD Announces Voluntary Recall on Intraosseous Products
Published: Jun. 22, 2022 at 3:15 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, announced a voluntary recall on the BD™ Intraosseous Needle Set Kits, BD™ Intraosseous Manual Driver Kits and BD™ Intraosseous Powered Drivers.
Certain lots within the expiration date of these intraosseous products may result in the following:
Difficulty separating the stylet from the intraosseous needle, where increased force required to remove the stylet from the intraosseous needle results in inadvertent removal of the entire needle assembly during placement or inability to remove the stylet from an indwelling intraosseous needle, both resulting in functional loss of intraosseous access.
Needle safety mechanism on the stylet not deploying post placement of the intraosseous needle and removal of the stylet from the needle.
Metal discs intended to connect the needle assembly to the magnet in the powered driver sticking unexpectedly to the magnet, rendering the driver unable to be used.
These issues may result in delays in care due to limited or non-functioning intraosseous access or could also lead to needlestick injuries.
Impacted products include:
Customers should immediately review their inventory for the catalog and lot numbers listed above. Affected needle kits should be destroyed in compliance with the health care institution's process for disposal. The use of affected intraosseous powered drivers should be paused until a BD representative provides instruction that it is safe for use. BD representatives will be reaching out to customers for inspection and will repair the devices if required.
There are no replacement products currently. BD recommends that customers evaluate their clinical needs and consider obtaining and using an alternative intraosseous product. BD will notify customers when replacement products become available.
BD remains fully committed to ensuring patient and user safety. Customers requiring additional assistance or guidance may contact a service representative at 1-844-823-5433 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time by saying "Recall" when prompted or via email at productcomplaints@bd.com.
Any adverse health consequences experienced with the use of these products should be reported immediately. Events may also be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program via:
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 75,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians' care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers' capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/ and Twitter @BDandCo.
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In Her New Position, Salomone Will Continue Strengthening SmartBug's Remote-First Model and Contributing to SmartBug's Long-Term, Strategic Growth Plan
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartBug Media® — a leading Intelligent Inbound® marketing agency that assists B2B businesses, B2C organizations and D2C e-commerce businesses in growing revenue by generating leads, scaling revenue operations and building market awareness through inbound marketing, digital strategy, design, marketing automation, revenue operations, public relations, paid media and web development — today announced Julie Salomone has joined the company as its new vice president of people operations.
"SmartBug continues to grow, and it's critical that we put the right resources in place to support our people. They are our most important investment as a professional services company," SmartBug CEO Jen Spencer said. "Julie understands how critical people are in a professional services environment, and her experience with teams in multiple states and countries will serve as the underpinning to attract and retain the talent for SmartBug to meet the needs of our clients as we continue to strengthen our remote-first business model."
Salomone is a seasoned HR professional with experience developing a performance-based culture dedicated to delighting customers, meeting KPIs and deliverables, and rewarding personal and business achievements. At her last company, she built foundations of human resources for growth based on aggressive company goals and created its entire diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program from scratch, including forming a charter with committees such as a recruiting and hiring committee under the DEI program.
"I am thrilled to call myself a SmartBug, and I already feel at home," Salomone said. "I'm excited to continue cultivating SmartBug's culture of consistency and fairness as well as providing people-centered solutions and initiatives that result in attracting and retaining top talent and lead to high degrees of client satisfaction."
In her new role, Salomone will serve as a leader, passionate employee advocate and inspirational coach/mentor to the rapidly growing team of 180-plus agency professionals. Her core responsibilities include the employee experience, payroll, benefits, compliance, and attracting, recruiting and retaining top talent while evangelizing SmartBug's values-based approach to culture and development.
ABOUT SMARTBUG MEDIA®
SmartBug Media® is a globally recognized Intelligent Inbound® marketing agency assisting B2B businesses, B2C organizations and D2C e-commerce businesses in growing revenue by generating leads, scaling revenue operations and building market awareness through inbound marketing, digital strategy, design, marketing automation, revenue operations, public relations, paid media and web development.
As HubSpot's 2021 North America Partner of the Year, SmartBug® is one of its top-performing, elite global solutions partners as well as an Elite Master partner of Klaviyo.
Founded in 2008 as one of the few fully remote agencies, SmartBug is an innovator and trusted authority on creating life-work harmony for its 180-plus employees spread across 35 states and five countries. The company that implemented quarterly Certification Days to foster continuous learning and career development has won two Great Place to Work® and 31 Comparably awards. It has also been named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies list for five consecutive years and the Adweek Fastest Growing Agencies list three years in a row. With hundreds of awards for client work — and a team holding a combined 1,000-plus marketing certifications — SmartBug is fully dedicated to delivering client success and an unparalleled agency experience. Its services include inbound marketing, digital strategy, design, marketing automation, revenue operations, public relations, paid media and web development. For more information about SmartBug Media, visit smartbugmedia.com.
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James Corden leaving ‘The Late Late Show’ in 2023
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN
James Corden’s days of carpooling in late night are almost over.
The host of “The Late Late Show” is set to vacate his seat in 2023, bringing to a close of what will at that point be an eight-season run.
Corden got emotional while speaking about his decision in his monologue on Thursday night.
“When I started this journey, it was always going to be just that. It was going to be a journey, an adventure. I never saw it as my final destination,” he said. “I never want this show to overstay its welcome in any way. I always want to love making it. And I really think in a year from now, that will be a good time to move on and see what else might be out there.”
Corden added that he intends for the next season to be the show’s “best year” and “go out with a bang.”
“Seven years ago, James Corden came to the U.S. and took television by storm, with huge creative and comedic swings that resonated in a big way with viewers on-air and online,” said George Cheeks, president and CEO of CBS, in a statement provided to CNN.
Corden’s show was home to popular segments like “Crosswalk the Musical” and “Carpool Karaoke,” which helped the show generate more than a billion YouTube views and drove conversation around the program, despite its sleepy timeslot.
“In my two years at CBS, I’ve had the privilege to see James’ creative genius up close and experience his valuable partnership with CBS, both as a performer and a producer,” Cheeks added. “We wish he could stay longer, but we are very proud he made CBS his American home and that this partnership will extend one more season on ‘The Late Late Show.'”
Corden has hosted the show since 2015.
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Former teacher accused of raping student several times over two years
BROOKLINE, Mass. (Gray News) - A former Massachusetts teacher was arrested Monday and facing several charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault against a student.
The Brookline Police Department reported it arrested 36-year-old Larry Chen after a former student told officers about sexual assaults that occurred over the course of two years.
Chen was a teacher in Brookline, Massachusetts, from 2013 through his resignation in 2018, according to police. The sexual assaults allegedly occurred in a classroom at the Heath School in Brookline, starting in 2016 and continuing into 2018.
According to police, the accuser was a student of Chen’s and was 12 years old when the abuse allegedly started.
Authorities said Chen is charged with 18 counts of aggravated statutory rape, rape of a child under the age of 16, indecent assault and battery on a person under 14.
Brookline police said Chen has an active tutoring business called School Beyond School LLC, and a warrant was requested for his arrest.
Anyone with additional information about Chen or the case was asked to contact Brookline police at 617-730-2222.
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Kroger Reports First Quarter 2022 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance
Published: Jun. 16, 2022 at 8:00 AM EDT|Updated: 46 minutes ago
First Quarter Highlights
Identical Sales without fuel increased 4.1%
Operating Profit of $1,505 million; Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit of $1,601 million
EPS of $0.90; Adjusted EPS of $1.45
Company is widening its competitive moats to deliver value for customers
CINCINNATI, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its first quarter 2022 results and will update investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital initiatives continue to position Kroger for long-term sustainable growth.
Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen
"Kroger achieved strong first quarter results as we successfully executed on our strategy of Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital. We are incredibly proud of our associates who continue to put the customer at the center of everything we do.
Our team is doing an outstanding job managing costs in an inflationary environment, which is allowing us to continue to invest in our associates while providing our customers the freshest food at affordable prices when and where they need it. We are delivering everyday value through personalized experiences, trusted Our Brands products, data-driven promotions, and seamless e-commerce solutions.
Looking ahead, we are well positioned to continue delivering for our customers, investing in our associates, and driving sustainable returns for shareholders."
Total company sales were $44.6 billion in the first quarter, compared to $41.3 billion for the same period last year. Excluding fuel, sales increased 3.8% compared to the same period last year.
Gross margin was 21.6% of sales for the first quarter. The FIFO gross margin rate, excluding fuel, decreased 26 basis points compared to the same period last year. This decrease was primarily attributable to continued strategic price investments and higher supply chain costs offset by sourcing benefits and the cycling of a write-down related to a donation of personal protective equipment inventory from prior year.
The LIFO charge for the quarter was $93 million, compared to a LIFO charge of $37 million for the same period last year driven by higher inflation.
The Operating, General & Administrative rate decreased 46 basis points, excluding fuel and adjustment items, which reflects sales leverage, continued execution of cost savings initiatives, and lower contributions to multi-employer pension plans offset by investments in associates.
The income tax rate for the first quarter was 18.0%, compared to 20.2% for the same period last year. This decrease was primarily attributable to higher tax deductions related to employee stock option exercises.
Capital Allocation Strategy
Kroger continues to generate strong free cash flow and remains committed to investing in the business to drive long-term sustainable net earnings growth, maintaining its current investment grade debt rating, and returning excess free cash flow to shareholders via share repurchases and a growing dividend over time.
Kroger's net total debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio is 1.68, compared to 1.79 a year ago (Table 5). The company's net total debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio target range is 2.30 to 2.50.
During the quarter, Kroger repurchased $665 million shares and as of the end of the first quarter, $301 million remains on the board authorization announced on December 30, 2021.
2022 Guidance
Comments from CFO Gary Millerchip
"Our relentless focus on executing our strategy and sustained food at home trends led to a strong first quarter. The Kroger team is effectively navigating a dynamic retail environment. Our diverse and resilient business model gives us confidence to raise our full-year guidance. We now expect identical sales without fuel to be in the range of 2.5% to 3.5%, adjusted FIFO operating profit of $4.3 billion to $4.4 billion, and adjusted net earnings per diluted share to be in the range of $3.85 to $3.95. We remain confident in our ability to deliver sustainable earnings growth and total shareholder returns of 8-11% over time."
First Quarter 2022 Highlights
Leading with Fresh
Achieved the two highest single-day floral sales in Kroger history, led by Valentine's Day and Mother's Day and solidified the company's place as the nation's largest floral retailer
Accelerated End-to-End Fresh Produce initiative with 355 new stores certified, driving higher fresh sales during the quarter
Launched 239 new, seasonal Our Brands items, including fresh products to elevate summer cooking
Unveiled a study completed with the University of Cincinnati and Kroger Health to understand how Kroger's Food as Medicine platform and dietitians can support customers' goals to incorporate more fresh foods and live healthier lives by leveraging technology, health education, and the OptUP shopping tool
Accelerating with Digital
Opened two new Kroger Delivery facilities, powered by Ocado, in Dallas, Texas and Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin allowing Kroger to serve fresh and affordable products directly to more households
Expanded the Kroger Delivery network by opening three new spoke facilities, which serve as last-mile cross-dock locations, including Columbus and Louisville in existing geographies, as well as Miami, a new geography
Introduced national e-commerce experience that expands Kroger's Home and Baby offerings by selling several thousand new products on Kroger's Ship Marketplace in collaboration with Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
Associate Experience
Held nationwide hybrid hiring event with opportunities in retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chain, merchandising, logistics, corporate, pharmacy, and healthcare roles
Launched Microsoft Teams Rooms in supermarket locations to improve collaboration and training capabilities for associates
Celebrated 45 associates who were recognized by Progressive Grocer to represent the Top Women in Grocery across three categories including, Senior-Level Executives, Rising Stars and Store Leaders
Continued Kroger's commitment to associate well-being by providing new training to more than 1,500 leaders to develop the skills needed to identify signs and symptoms of mental health problems, demonstrate support for associates experiencing a crisis, and guidance for self-care
Live Our Purpose
Directed $210 million of $350 million in annual charitable giving to end hunger in our communities and gave a record one-year total of 546 million meals to people across the country while achieving 79% waste diversion from landfills company-wide
Reduced barriers to COVID-19 treatment options nationwide by supporting the "Test to Treat" initiative at The Little Clinic locations for patients exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19
Announced new partnership with USO to bring mobile food programming to serve local military communities
Ranked 25th on the 2022 Axios Harris Poll 100, an annual ranking of the reputations of the most visible U.S. companies
About Kroger At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies nearly half a million associates who serve over eleven million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping experience and 2,723 retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
Kroger's first quarter 2022 ended on May 21, 2022.
Note: Fuel sales have historically had a low gross margin rate and operating expense rate as compared to corresponding rates on non-fuel sales. As a result, Kroger discusses the changes in these rates excluding the effect of fuel.
Please refer to the supplemental information presented in the tables for reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release to the most comparable GAAP financial measure and related disclosure.
This press release contains certain statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" about the future performance of the company. These statements are based on management's assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. Such statements are indicated by words or phrases such as "achieve," "committed," "confident," "continue," "deliver," "driving," "expect," "future," "guidance," "strategy," "target," "trends," and "well-positioned." Various uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include the specific risk factors identified in "Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 10-K for our last fiscal year and any subsequent filings, as well as the following:
Kroger's ability to achieve sales, earnings, incremental FIFO operating profit, and adjusted free cash flow goals may be affected by: COVID-19 pandemic related factors, risks and challenges, including among others, the length of time that the pandemic continues, future variants, mutations or related strains of the virus and the effectiveness of vaccines against variants, continued efficacy of vaccines over time and availability of vaccine boosters, the extent of vaccine refusal, and global access to vaccines, as well as the effect of vaccine and/or testing mandates and related regulations, the potential for additional future spikes in infection and illness rates including breakthrough infections among the fully vaccinated, and the corresponding potential for disruptions in workforce availability and customer shopping patterns, re-imposed restrictions as a result of resurgence and the corresponding future easing of restrictions, and interruptions in domestic and global supply chains or capacity constraints; whether and when the global pandemic will become endemic, the pace of recovery when the pandemic subsides or becomes endemic, which may vary materially over time and among the different regions we serve; labor negotiations; potential work stoppages; changes in the unemployment rate; pressures in the labor market; changes in government-funded benefit programs; changes in the types and numbers of businesses that compete with Kroger; pricing and promotional activities of existing and new competitors, including non-traditional competitors, and the aggressiveness of that competition; Kroger's response to these actions; the state of the economy, including interest rates, the current inflationary environment and future potential inflationary and/or deflationary trends and such trends in certain commodities, products and/or operating costs; the geopolitical environment including the war in Ukraine; unstable political situations and social unrest; changes in tariffs; the effect that fuel costs have on consumer spending; volatility of fuel margins; manufacturing commodity costs; diesel fuel costs related to Kroger's logistics operations; trends in consumer spending; the extent to which Kroger's customers exercise caution in their purchasing in response to economic conditions; the uncertainty of economic growth or recession; stock repurchases; changes in the regulatory environment in which Kroger operates; Kroger's ability to retain pharmacy sales from third party payors; consolidation in the healthcare industry, including pharmacy benefit managers; Kroger's ability to negotiate modifications to multi-employer pension plans; natural disasters or adverse weather conditions; the effect of public health crises or other significant catastrophic events; the potential costs and risks associated with potential cyber-attacks or data security breaches; the success of Kroger's future growth plans; the ability to execute our growth strategy and value creation model, including continued cost savings, growth of our alternative profit businesses, and our ability to better serve our customers and to generate customer loyalty and sustainable growth through our strategic moats of fresh, our brands, personalization, and seamless; and the successful integration of merged companies and new partnerships. Our ability to achieve these goals may also be affected by our ability to manage the factors identified above. Our ability to execute our financial strategy may be affected by our ability to generate cash flow.
Kroger's effective tax rate may differ from the expected rate due to changes in tax laws, the status of pending items with various taxing authorities, and the deductibility of certain expenses.
Kroger assumes no obligation to update the information contained herein unless required by applicable law. Please refer to Kroger's reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a further discussion of these risks and uncertainties.
Note: Kroger's quarterly conference call with investors will broadcast live at 10 a.m. (ET) on June 16, 2022 at ir.kroger.com. An on-demand replay of the webcast will be available at approximately 1 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, June 16, 2022.
1st Quarter 2022 Tables Include:
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Supplemental Sales Information
Reconciliation of Net Total Debt and Net Earnings Attributable to The Kroger Co. to Adjusted EBITDA
Net Earnings Per Diluted Share Excluding the Adjustment Items
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DANVILLE, Va., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians ("EBCI") today announced their partnership in the development of Caesars Virginia, which officially breaks ground in Danville this week. The $650 million project will be a tourism engine and economic driver for Danville and the broader region. The full-service entertainment facility will create thousands of construction and operational jobs and is scheduled to open in late 2024.
Caesars Virginia will include a 500-room hotel and a world-class casino gaming floor with over 1,300 slots, 85 live table games, 24 electronic table games, a WSOP poker room and a Caesars Sportsbook. In addition, the resort will feature a full-service spa, pool, high-quality bars and restaurants, a 2,500-seat state-of-the-art live entertainment theater and 40,000 square feet of meeting and convention space.
Caesars, the largest domestic casino-entertainment company with more than 50 owned and managed properties, will serve as the manager of the casino. Caesars, EBCI and a local minority investor will be partners in the joint venture. The Caesars Sportsbook app is already live and available for download and registration throughout Virginia.
Upon its completion in 2024, Caesars Virginia will attract visitation from new customers and existing members of the best-in-class Caesars Rewards player loyalty program who reside in the broader Danville region and across the country.
"We are excited to build a world-class Caesars resort in Danville with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a valued partner of Caesars Entertainment for more than 20 years," said Anthony Carano, President and Chief Operating Officer for Caesars Entertainment. "Caesars' diverse collection of destinations across the U.S. is synonymous with unparalleled service, impressive benefits through our Caesars Rewards loyalty program, superstar entertainment talent and culinary excellence. We will bring these same phenomenal offerings to the Danville region for people to enjoy."
"This venture is a vital opportunity for our nation and our people. We are excited to be expanding our longstanding and successful partnership with Caesars Entertainment to develop a first-class resort that will be defined by luxury and service that Caesars' guests have known and come to expect," said Richard Sneed, Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. 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.
About ECBI Holdings, LLC
EBCI Holdings, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company is solely owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and operated independently by a senior leadership team reporting to a five-member board of directors. EBCI Holdings, LLC was formed to diversify the Tribe's economy through a focus on developing, acquiring, and managing commercial casinos and hospitality-based businesses throughout the U.S. EBCI Holdings, LLC currently operates Caesars Southern Indiana and EBCI Tech Fund 1, a gaming technology venture capital fund.
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Misinformation about how families can get through the infant formula shortage is fueling concern among pediatricians like Dr. Tanya Altmann.
The California doctor has been getting phone calls, emails and social media messages -- not just from her patients but from families all over the United States -- along with photos of empty store shelves that once held infant formula.
Parents say they've been to a dozen stores and looked on a hundred websites and can't find their baby's infant formula, and they want to know what to do and whether some of the so-called alternatives they're hearing about are legit.
"It's scary for these moms and their babies, and it's becoming a real issue," Altmann said.
Supply chain issues and product recalls have sparked the nationwide shortage of infant formulas. As of early April, seven states reported that between 40% and 50% of baby formula products were out of stock. Manufacturers have said they are producing at full capacity to make as much as they can, but this week 43% of baby formulas were out of stock, according to a new report from Datasembly.
The US Food and Drug Administration is working with Abbott Nutrition, the company involved in the recent recall, to safely resume production and find tools to support the supply of infant formula, according to an FDA spokesperson. But its Michigan facility is likely still about two weeks away from being back online, pending sign off from the FDA, and it will probably be another six to eight weeks until products are back on the shelves, according to a statement from the company.
Some people are turning to online communities of caregivers to get some ideas about what to do if they can't get their baby's source of nutrients. However, pediatricians are worried about the health impacts of some of the ideas posted online, said Altmann and Dr. Steven Abrams, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Texas at Austin and former chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition.
The pediatricians said there are ways to get through the shortage for many people, and it is important to work with your pediatrician to address your infant's particular needs. Here are answers to some of your questions about what's safe and what is not.
Can I make formula at home?
No.
"There is a lot of discussion about making your own formula at home and things of that sort, and I really want to discourage that as much as possible," Abrams said.
Formulas are complex, and researchers spent years developing the right ratio to give babies the nutrients they need, Altmann said.
Infant formulas must be dense with protein, fat, vitamins and minerals, many of which you can't buy at the grocery store. And the balance must be precise for babies' health and development, she added.
"You can see how it would be really hard to duplicate in your own kitchen," she said.
Homemade formulas can result in a baby not getting the right nutrition or having the ratio of their electrolytes disrupted, which can be dangerous, Altmann said. There have also been cases of bacterial contamination, which can make the infants sick.
Can I stretch out my formula supply?
No.
Adding in other food sources or adding more water to formula is tempting as you get close to the end of your last container of formula, but pediatricians said it's not a good idea.
Families can start introducing solids into an infant's diet when the baby is around 4 to 6 months old, Altmann said. But these foods are not a nutritional substitute for formula at that age.
"Even when you start solids, breast milk or infant formula is still the major source of nutrition for your baby," Altmann said.
And adding extra water to stretch the formula you have can dilute the essential nutrient profile and lead to serious health issues and interfere with proper growth and development, she added.
"We're not irrational. If there is nothing you can put in the baby's mouth except cow's milk, you're going to do that," Abrams said. "But that's not what we want people to do."
Can I use toddler formula or cow's milk instead?
Maybe.
It really depends on how old your baby is and what your pediatrician says.
For the first six months at least, formula specified for infants is really important, Altmann said. But the closer they are to a year, there may be more flexibility.
"You can actually choose a toddler formula at that point where normally you'd want to wait until they're exactly a year of age," Altmann said. "Talk to your pediatrician, always, first."
"We discourage the use of cow's milk until a year of age but it's certainly true that as the baby is close to a year of age, especially if it's simply no formula to be found, that you could use either that or a toddler formula," Abrams said. "Neither are ideal, but the closer you are to the year, especially for the short term, those are alternatives."
Can I buy international formulas online?
Maybe.
Altmann said there are some high-quality products made in Europe and Australia she likes that are available online. But it is important to make sure you are ordering from reputable retailers.
She recommended buying from trusted pharmacies of the country the formula is from and checking how the formula's nutrition compares to FDA-approved formula.
"Not all international formulas are created equally so you may want to make sure you know what you are getting and that it's a high-quality product," she said.
But Abrams cautions against imports, reminding families that imported formulas are not reviewed by the FDA.
"It's a less-than-ideal alternative but if that's what they have to do, then that's what they have to do," he said.
The FDA recommends against importing formula online because it could potentially be counterfeit, a spokesperson said.
Can I switch formula brands?
Yes.
"What we want people to do if at all possible is to be as flexible as possible and make formula switches," Abrams said.
It may take your baby a few days to get used to a new formula brand, but in most cases, switching is fine, Altmann said. You can find good formula choices for your baby here.
It gets more complicated, however, in cases where a child may be on a certain formula because of an allergy or sensitivity.
"If your child has an allergy or sensitivity and has had previous reactions to formulas, please consult with your pediatrician before switching off because not all formulas are the same," Altmann said. "But in most cases, there are other options available we can help direct you to."
The FDA is allowing Abbott Nutrition to release product on a case-by-case basis to some families in urgent need of specialty and metabolic formulas, according to the agency.
Can I restart my breast milk supply?
It's complicated.
There have been instances where parents can induce lactation for the first time or restart lactation after choosing not to breastfeed, Altmann said. The process is complicated, however, and likely requires the help of a lactation specialist.
There are also banks where you can buy breast milk donated by other families. You can find milk banks near you through the Human Milk Bank Association of North America.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman urges F45 Training Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: FXLV) investors who suffered significant losses to submit your losses now.
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The investigation focuses on F45's statements leading up to and after the company July 2021 IPO.
Specifically, in connection with F45's IPO the company promoted the rapid scalability of its business model as helping to promote the success of its franchisees. In addition, as recently as May 16, 2022, F45 Training assured investors that it had secured a $250 million line of credit that it could extend to franchisees to secure its target of 1,000 new studio openings in 2022.
Doubts about F45's representations emerged on July 26, 2022, when F45 announced that: (1) 2022 net studio openings would be more than 50% less that promised (i.e. between 350 and 450 vs. 1,000); (2) the $250 million credit line "will not be available," (3) its CEO (Adam Gilchrist) left his position more than a month beforehand (on June 24, 2022); and, (4) it is firing approximately 110 employees.
This news sent the price of F45 shares crashing 61% lower on July 27, 2022.
"We're focused on investors' losses and whether F45 misled investors about the scalability of its model and whether there was actual $250 million in committed funding available for franchisees," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.
If you invested in F45 and have significant losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm's investigation, click here to discuss your legal rights with Hagens Berman.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding F45 should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email FXLV@hbsslaw.com.
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Recognized for driving Efficiencies and Better Customer Experiences in Insurance
BOSTON, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hi Marley, creators of the only digital collaboration platform built for the P&C insurance industry, today announced the company has been named to CB Insights' inaugural Insurtech 50 list of Most Innovative Insurtech Startups. The list is a collection of the 50 most promising private insurtech companies across the globe.
Using the CB Insights platform, the research team picked these 50 private market vendors from a pool of over 2,000 companies, including applicants and nominees. They were chosen based on factors including R&D activity, proprietary Mosaic scores, market potential, business relationships, investor profile, news sentiment analysis, competitive landscape, team strength, and tech novelty. The research team also reviewed hundreds of Analyst Briefings submitted by applicants.
The Hi Marley Insurance Cloud makes it simple for insurance carriers to seamlessly communicate with policyholders. The intelligent platform automatically captures SMS conversations, documents, and important media into a single claim file to ensure all information is secure and up to date. The data captured in texting conversations provides valuable insight into the customer experience, employees' approach, and overall team performance. By providing a smart platform purpose-built for the insurance industry, inside of which the entire ecosystem of service providers can communicate, carriers delight customers, achieve faster time to resolution, and see financial results.
"The companies in our inaugural Insurtech 50 have built and harnessed new technologies to improve all aspects of the insurance value chain, from customer acquisition to underwriting and claims for a variety of different insurance products," said Brian Lee, SVP of CB Insights' Intelligence Unit. "Together they are accelerating innovation across an industry that directly impacts human health and well-being."
"Hi Marley empowers insurers with the capabilities they need to differentiate themselves and thrive in a competitive market. Our communication and collaboration platform seamlessly connects policyholders to the entire insurance ecosystem, reduces cycle times and ultimately helps carriers in their quest to protect people, simply," said Mike Greene, CEO and Co-founder, Hi Marley. "We're proud to be recognized by CB Insights and join the others on this list of highly innovative companies."
2022 Insurtech 50 Investment Highlights:
- Global representation: This year's winners represent ten different countries across the globe. Thirty-one of the selected companies are headquartered in the US. The United Kingdom came in second with five winners, followed closely by France with four winners and India with three. Other countries home to a winner/winners on this year's list include Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Singapore, Chile, and Australia.
- Early-stage Innovation: Fourteen of the winners are Series A or Series B companies with promising product ideas, from accelerating claims management to creating parametric insurance for climate change-related perils.
- Unicorns: This year's list includes twenty unicorns with a $1B+ valuation.
CB Insights builds software that enables the world's best companies to discover, understand, and make technology decisions with confidence. By marrying data, expert insights, and work management tools, clients manage their end-to-end technology decision-making process on CB Insights. To learn more, please visit www.cbinsights.com.
Hi Marley is the intelligent communication platform for the insurance industry. Built by people who know and love insurance, the platform enables hassle-free texting across the entire ecosystem, empowering insurance professionals and delighting policyholders. Hi Marley's industry-leading analytics deliver novel insights that fuel continuous improvement. The solution is built for the enterprise – fast to deploy, easy to use, and seamlessly integrates with other core systems. Hi Marley is empowering the world's leading insurance carriers to reinvent the customer and employee experience. Learn more at www.himarley.com.
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The seismic ruling by the US Supreme Court to eliminate the federal constitutional right to an abortion has roiled the country, fueling protests that began Friday as others are expected to extend throughout the weekend.
Loud and angry demonstrations by abortion-rights advocates were held in several cities on Friday, hours after the court overturned the 1973 ruling known as Roe v. Wade. There were also smaller gatherings of people who welcomed the ruling.
More demonstrations are expected on Saturday and Sunday, according to abortion-rights advocates. They're planned across big and smaller cities in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to Wisconsin and Illinois as well as Texas, New Mexico and California, plus many others.
In Phoenix, law enforcement used tear gas late Friday to disperse a crowd of abortion rights supporters after they "repeatedly pounded on the glass doors of the State Senate Building," Arizona Department of Public Safety spokesperson Bart Graves told CNN.
In New York City, Julia Kaluta was one of the many demonstrators who gathered in Washington Square Park to protest the ruling, even though New York state law will remain in place to protect abortion rights. There were some anti-abortion activists at the march, but they were keeping a low profile and there were no confrontations seen by the CNN crew walking with the protesters.
"It's like seeing the train coming toward you," Kaluta, who received the news on her 24th birthday, told CNN. "And you finally get hit by it. And it still hurts more than you ever thought."
Mia Khatcherian, who lives in New York, said she felt guilty knowing that abortion is legal in her home state, while those living in other states will be subjected to anti-abortion laws.
"I want women in other states to see the swell of support -- that the sheer number (of demonstrators) sends a message," said Khatcherian, 32, the daughter of a Filipina mother and Armenian father. "Knowing that women of color are going to bear the brunt of this decision" made sitting home, raging on social media, an impossibility, she added.
Black women sought the highest percentage of abortions in the US in 2019, accounting for 38.4% of all abortions, according to data collected by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They also had the highest abortion rate, 23.8 abortions per 1,000 women, the data shows. Hispanic women sought 21% of all abortions in 2019, the data indicates.
Further, Black women who are pregnant or who have just given birth in the US are three to four times more likely to die than their White counterparts, per the CDC.
As news of the ruling emerged Friday morning, abortion advocates and opponents gathered outside the Supreme Court in Washington, DC.
One man -- standing amid placards including the messages "Roe is dead" and "I am the post-Roe generation" -- sprayed champagne in the air above others who were celebrating. There were several dozen abortion-rights opponents at the site during the afternoon, but it appeared they had filtered out of the crowd by evening.
As of Saturday, 13 states have trigger laws banning abortions in light of the ruling. Those states are Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Tennessee, Utah and Wyoming.
In some instances, the laws go into effect immediately, with some becoming effective after a certain time period or requiring certification by state officials.
The abortion ban is already in effect in at least six states: Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and South Dakota.
Abortion providers have canceled dozens of appointments
Already, abortion providers in Arizona and Arkansas have already begun halting abortion services.
Family Planning Associates, Planned Parenthood Arizona and Tucson Choices in Arizona paused due to a lack of legal clarity, according to posts on their websites.
Dr. DeShawn Taylor, who operates Desert Star Family Planning in Phoenix, said her clinic canceled about 20 abortion appointments that were initially scheduled for Friday through next week.
"We're committed to keeping our doors open if we can, to be able to provide abortion care, once it's safe to do so. I believe we'll be in some dark times for a while, hopefully for not too long, but I do believe the pendulum will swing back."
On Friday, the Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued a memo stating the state must immediately enforce the pre-Roe law, which bans most abortions, unless the procedure is necessary to save the life of a mother.
In Arkansas, the Little Rock Planned Parenthood canceled between 60 and 100 appointments for people who had abortion procedures scheduled or were in the process of scheduling, Dr. Janet Cathey said told CNN.
"There were patients who said they were in their car and one their way and asked us, 'It will be OK won't it?' and we had to tell them, 'No, we have to follow the law," Cathey told CNN. "Most patients were desperate or panicked," she added.
Cathey added that the patients received contact information for the Planned Parenthood office in Overland Park, Kansas, adding that her office has "made arrangements for some to be transferred there."
Little Rock is roughly 7 hours from Overland Park. But for those patients in south Arkansas, the travel time is closer to 10 hours, Cathey said.
"We were seeing people from Louisiana and Texas who came to see us too. Some called from Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. They're going to be impacted as well," she added.
Leaders respond quickly to protect abortion rights
State and local leaders have taken steps to protect as well as expand abortion rights, with some keeping in mind the influx of patients from states banning legal abortions.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Friday that protects against any potential civil action originating outside the state for anyone performing, assisting or receiving an abortion in the state. It also protects non-California residents seeking reproductive health care in the state.
In Mississippi -- where the abortion ban is slated to take effect 10 days after its attorney general certifies the Supreme Court decision -- the owner of the last abortion clinic in the state insisted on staying open during that period to provide services.
Diane Derzis, who runs the Jackson Women's Health Organization, said she's not giving up and that her doors are open.
"I will tell you that any patient who contacts us, we'll see them. We'll make sure we see them during that 10 days," Derzis said Friday during a news conference. "A woman should not have to leave the state to obtain medical care."
Derzis said her team is planning to open a new clinic in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where they will continue to provide services.
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NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for DIDI, SHLS, QNRX, FTCI, and RUN.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Lawmakers are considering a bill to help first responders and teachers buy homes.
Right now, buying a home is so expensive that Chief A.J. Panebianco with the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police says many first responders can’t afford it.
“Their pay is often more stagnant than the housing market,” Panebianco said.
The same is true of teachers. That means those public servants aren’t able to own home in the communities that they serve.
Republican Senator Marco Rubio of Florida and Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia are working on a bipartisan fix for that.
“This bipartisan legislation that is aimed at making homeownership more affordable for heroes and public servants,” Ossoff said.
They’re trying to create a special home loan program for first responders and teachers. Their plan would eliminate down payments and mortgage insurance premiums for those workers.
“There’s a lot of reasons why housing costs are high and unaffordable and we’re trying to address one of them through these changes in the law,” Rubio said.
Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y., is part of the group pushing matching legislation in the House.
“[Those] who risk their lives and dedicate their lives for the betterment of our societies to have that break so that they can get into those homes with their families,” Katko said.
Advocates believe this is crucial to both recruit and retain these essential public workers. Sam Royer, the national director of Heroes First Home Loans, believes this has the potential to really impact lives.
“It gives them a fighting chance to afford a home in today’s housing market that has skyrocketed over the last few years,” Royer said.
The lawmakers behind the effort say these workers deserve it.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL) (OTCQX: WHTCF) ("WELL" or the "Company"), a digital health company focused on positively impacting health outcomes by leveraging technology to empower healthcare practitioners and their patients globally, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sybil Lau to its board of directors.
Sybil Lau has 25 years of experience in both public and private investments. Born in Ottawa, Sybil received an undergraduate degree from Simon Fraser University. Sybil is a Director and on the Board of Directors of the Dalio Family Office in Singapore and is a Director and Board Director for a Chinese hedge fund. Earlier in her career, Sybil had founded and operated a China focused global consulting firm in Guangzhou, was an investment manager at Credit Suisse, and a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs.
"We are honored to welcome Sybil Lau to our board," said Hamed Shahbazi, Chairman and CEO of WELL. "Her passion and focus on healthcare industries and preventative health overall are of tremendous value and interest to WELL and its future direction as a company. Also, her knowledge and years of experience advising on capital allocation and new market development decisions will be an invaluable asset to the WELL team and our shareholders."
Sybil is also highly involved in philanthropic work in South East Asia particularly in the areas of disability and vulnerable persons providing last mile and gap funding on health care initiatives. Sybil is fluent in French, English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
WELL will also release its Second Quarter 2022 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2022 before market open on Thursday, August 11, 2022. The Company will hold a conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss its results on the same day at 1:00 pm EST (10:00 am PST). The call will be hosted by Hamed Shahbazi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Eva Fong, Chief Financial Officer. Please dial in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.
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WELL is a practitioner focused digital healthcare company whose overarching objective is to positively impact health outcomes to empower and support healthcare practitioners and their patients. WELL has built an innovative practitioner enablement platform that includes comprehensive end to end practice management tools inclusive of virtual care and digital patient engagement capabilities as well as Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and data protection services. WELL uses this platform to power healthcare practitioners both inside and outside of WELL's own omni-channel patient services offerings. As such, WELL owns and operates Canada's largest network of outpatient medical clinics serving primary and specialized healthcare services and is the provider of a leading multi-national, multi-disciplinary telehealth offering. WELL is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "WELL" and on OTCQX under the symbol "WHTCF". To learn more about the Company, please visit: www.well.company.
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LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan visited Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle this week during their first joint visit to the U.K. since they gave up formal royal roles and moved to the U.S. more than two years ago.
The couple’s office says they visited the 95-year-old queen, Harry’s grandmother, Thursday on their way to the Netherlands to attend the Invictus Games. Harry is a founder and patron of the international sports competition for wounded military veterans.
Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working royals and moved to North America in 2020, citing the unbearable pressure of their roles and racist attitudes of the British media.
Since then Harry has made solo trips to the U.K. to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Prince Philip, in April 2021 and to unveil a statue of his late mother Princess Diana last July.
The couple, also known as the duke and duchess of Sussex, lost their taxpayer-funded police guard when they walked away, and Harry is suing the British government for refusing to let him pay for his own police security on his visits to the U.K. His lawyers say Harry wants to bring his children — Archie, who is almost 3, and 10-month-old Lilibet — to visit his home country but that it is too risky without police protection.
Harry and Meghan are expected to attend a reception in The Hague on Friday for the Invictus Games, which run from Saturday to April 22.
The visit to the queen came on Maundy Thursday, a day in the week before Easter that the queen for decades marked by distributing silver coins known as “Maundy money” to pensioners at a church service. This year the queen, who has been experiencing mobility issues in recent months and came down with COVID-19 in February, did not attend. She was represented by her eldest son, Prince Charles, and his wife Camilla.
The monarch also is expected to miss the royal family’s Easter Sunday church service. She has continued to perform royal duties, including virtual audiences with politicians and diplomats. | https://cw33.com/news/prince-harry-meghan-visit-queen-in-surprise-stop-at-windsor/ | 2022-04-15T17:44:57Z |
The purchase allows the major U.S. pet care manufacturer to further invest in wholesome, clean-ingredient companion animal products.
MUSCATINE, Iowa, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FibreCycle, a subsidiary of KENT Pet Group, announced today its purchase of Lovitts, an Australian manufacturer of high-quality companion animal nutrition, based in Melbourne, Victoria.
"Our company was founded on a commitment to innovation for the customer," said Gage Kent, KENT Corporation chairman and CEO. "Lovitts has a proven record, in its own right, of providing valued products to consumers. I am thrilled to welcome Lovitts to the KENT family of companies as we continue our purpose of helping a growing world do more from field to family."
The Lovitts portfolio of products includes cat litter, birdseed, dog and small animal nutrition; as well as treats and supplements for a variety of other companion animals. Founded in 1927, the KENT family of companies has grown from a small animal feed dealership in Indianola, Iowa, into a multinational corporation serving food, beverage and ingredients, agriculture and pet care markets.
"KENT has deep respect for providing quality pet products customers can trust again, and again," said Steve Gordon, President of KENT Pet Group. "With the purchase of Lovitts, we are expanding on that unwavering commitment to pets and the families who love them."
Lovitts partners with Australia's leading retailers to provide sustainable product development tailored to suit diverse categories within the pet and companion animal markets.
About KENT® Pet Group
A subsidiary of KENT Corporation, KENT Pet Group manufactures and markets products for pet owners around the world. It uses advanced science to discover new ways of using natural ingredients to develop better pet products. Bestselling sustainable products strengthen the bond between people and their pets. Brands include World's Best Cat Litter™; and FibreCycle's Back-2-Nature®, Breeders Choice® and BreederCelect®.
About KENT® Corporation
KENT is a diversified, privately-held corporation with operating subsidiaries involved in corn wet milling, the production of animal nutrition and the manufacture of high-quality food, beverage, pharmaceutical and pet products. KENT is led by third-generation family member Gage A. Kent. The KENT family of companies serves customers across the world and employs more than 2,000 people in 40 locations across 20 states and seven countries.
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The free online event will connect cancer patients and caregivers with the latest promising research findings shared by top immunotherapy experts, patient success stories, and clinical trial updates, on September 22, 2022, at 2 p.m. ET
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cancer Research Institute (CRI), a nonprofit organization spearheading transformative research to harness the immune system's power to control and potentially cure all cancers, will offer its second annual CRI Virtual Immunotherapy Patient Summit in Spanish on September 22, 2022, 2-5 p.m. ET. This free virtual event, moderated by TV Host and Entrepreneur Ana Patricia Gámez, and presented completely in Spanish, will connect Hispanic cancer patients and caregivers with groundbreaking research updates from leading immunotherapy experts driving scientific breakthroughs and advancements that impact patient care.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), cancer is the leading cause of death among Hispanic people, with current cancer research and statistics indicating a higher incidence of liver cancer, stomach cancer, and cervical cancers in the Hispanic population. With harrowing statistics like, 1 in 3 Hispanic men and women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and 1 in 5 men and 1 in 7 women will die from the disease1, CRI continues its commitment to empower the U.S. Hispanic cancer community and help create a world immune to cancer.
Cancer immunotherapy is a form of cancer treatment that uses the body's own immune system to control and eliminate cancer. CRI is bringing the promise of immunotherapy to the underserved Spanish-speaking U.S. Hispanic community with in-language research, information, and direct access to clinical trials, to ultimately improve treatment outcomes for this patient group. CRI offers free clinical trial consultations where a professional will walk patients and their families through their immunotherapy clinical trial options. In addition, CRI will be developing content and news bites in Spanish from leading members of the CRI scientist community, sharing Hispanic-relevant information and patient stories.
"Understanding a cancer diagnosis and treatment options are a vital part of a patient success story, said Dr. Kurt Schalper, associate professor of pathology and medicine (medical oncology), Yale School of Medicine, director of the Translational Immuno-Oncology Laboratory, Yale Cancer Center, and CRI Virtual Immunotherapy Patient Summit keynote speaker. "There is an undeniable need to make information available in-language for Spanish-speaking cancer patients and caregivers. Knowledge and access to data are key components for patients to advocate for themselves and make informed choices. I am honored to be a part of CRI's second annual Cancer Immunotherapy Summit to help benefit the U.S. Hispanic cancer community."
An early diagnosis can make the difference between life and death, and overall Hispanic men and women are generally less likely to be diagnosed at an early stage, when treatment is usually less intensive and more successful. Over the past two years, the Cancer Research Institute has launched several initiatives to engage Spanish-speaking Hispanic patient and caregiver communities including the development of an immunotherapy patient information hub in Spanish we well as the first all-Spanish language CRI Virtual Immunotherapy Patient Summit, which included an informative session devoted to overcoming racial and ethnic inequalities in access to health information and care.
"Here at the Cancer Research Institute, we continue to work to address barriers that hinder scientific progress and access to Spanish-language health information and care by creating a platform for scientists and patients to share their firsthand experiences at the forefront of cancer immunotherapy research and connect with clinical trials," said Jill O'Donnell-Tormey, Ph.D., CEO and director of scientific affairs at CRI. "We hope to reach and positively impact the U.S. Hispanic cancer community via our in-language CRI Virtual Immunotherapy Patient Summit, and with the integral participation of our media sponsor TelevisaUnivision and host Ana Patricia Gámez.
"I am so very honored to be asked back to moderate the second annual CRI Virtual Immunotherapy Patient Summit in Spanish," said Ana Patricia Gámez, TV host and entrepreneur. "It is a privilege to support Hispanic cancer patients and caregivers in their healthcare journey once again, connecting the community with potentially lifesaving information and access to clinical trials. I do this in loving memory of my father, and I know he would be proud to be a part of such an important program."
"As a journalist, it is my duty to serve my community, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to moderate a panel and be a part of the CRI mission to better serve U.S. Hispanic cancer patients and caregivers," said Teresa Rodríguez, host of Univisionarios (Univision News).
"There is a need to engage and help our community overcome barriers to better care and treatments."
From the comfort and safety of home, attendees of the free CRI Virtual Immunotherapy Patient Summit in Spanish can expect to:
- Learn the basics of cancer immunotherapy and how it may help them or their loved one.
- Hear from and interact with leading physician-scientists with expertise in cancer immunotherapy.
- Gain valuable insight into how clinical trials work and to understand whether they are a good option for patients to explore with their healthcare team.
- Learn more about the latest research on cancers most affecting the U.S. Hispanic community.
- Discover issues specific to U.S. Hispanic communities regarding overall health care and how doctors, organizations, advocates, and individuals are addressing these challenges.
- Hear real patients who have undergone immunotherapy treatment tell their story.
Support for the Spanish-language 2022 CRI Virtual Immunotherapy Patient Summit is generously provided by the following sponsors:
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The Cancer Research Institute has pledged to help close the information and research gap and better serve the Spanish-speaking U.S. Hispanic community. Visit cancerresearch.org/es to see the robust and helpful offering of information now available in Spanish. Visit cancerresearch.org/es/conferencia to register for the free Spanish-language 2022 CRI Virtual Immunotherapy Patient Summit.
About the Cancer Research Institute
The Cancer Research Institute (CRI), established in 1953, is a top‐rated U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to saving more lives by fueling the discovery and development of powerful immunotherapies for all cancers. Guided by a world‐renowned Scientific Advisory Council that includes four Nobel laureates and 27 members of the National Academy of Sciences, CRI has invested $500 million in support of research conducted by immunologists and tumor immunologists at the world's leading medical centers and universities and has contributed to many of the key scientific advances that demonstrate the potential for immunotherapy to change the face of cancer treatment. To learn more, go to cancerresearch.org/es.
1 American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures for Hispanic/Latino People 2021-2023. Atlanta: American Cancer Society, Inc. 2021.
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INDIANAPOLIS – The wait is finally over for football fans!
The 2022 NFL season kicks off Thursday night in Los Angeles.
For the second straight year, the new season begins where the last one ended. The reigning world champion Rams will host the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football at SoFi Stadium, the site of last year’s Super Bowl.
“Big Game Bound” is back for another season. WXIN’s Chris Hagan will preview each week’s schedule with help from reporters across the Nexstar Nation.
KTLA’s David Pingalore joins Chris from Los Angeles to talk about what the Rams need to do to become the first repeat champions since the 2003-04 Patriots.
Also on the season premiere: reports from Charlotte, Green Bay and Tampa plus the “Son of Sweetness” Jarrett Payton gives his picks.
“Big Game Bound” streams every Thursday at 12 p.m. ET. | https://cw33.com/the-big-game/big-game-bound-nfl-season-kicks-off-with-marquee-bills-rams-showdown/ | 2022-09-08T16:45:08Z |
LAVAL, QC, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. ("Neptune" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and fully integrated health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced a delay of the filing of its annual financial statements (the "2022 Financial Statements") and related management's discussion and analysis beyond the prescribed deadline of June 29, 2022.
The delay in the completion of the Company's financial statements relates principally to the complexity of the conversion of the Company's financial statements from IFRS to U.S. GAAP. Neptune expects to file its fourth quarter and full-year 2022 financial results in the coming days, with filing timing to be provided once confirmed by auditors. Following the release of its financial results, the Company will host a conference call to discuss financials and provide a business update. Details of the time and date for the rescheduled earnings call will be announced in due course.
Management and the audit committee, will continue to work towards the completion of the annual financial statements, and cooperate with its auditors to provide all necessary information to complete the audit as soon as possible.
In addition to the foregoing, pursuant to National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations ("NI 51-102"), namely Part 4 of NI 51-102, as an "SEC Issuer", given that Neptune will be filing the 2022 Financial Statements which will, for the first time, be prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP as a result of the Company having lost its foreign private issuer status, the Company is required to re-file its previously filed interim financial reports that have been filed since its last filing of annual financial statements for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, which include: (i) the three-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, (ii) the three and six-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020; and (iii) the three and nine-month periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (collectively, the "Restated Filings"), with such Restated Filings to be prepared and refiled in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Restated Filings are required to be refiled at the same time as the filing of the 2022 Annual Financial Statements. Despite substantial efforts, the Company is also currently not in a position to file the Restated Filings by the prescribed filing date of June 29, 2022 as a result of the longer than anticipated time required to restate the Restated Filings under U.S. GAAP.
As a result of the foregoing, being the delay in filing of the 2022 Financial Statements and the refiling of the Restated Filings, the Company has applied to the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities for a temporary management cease trade order ("MCTO"), but such order has not yet been obtained as of the date hereof and there are no assurances such order will be obtained in a timely manner, or at all. The Company intends to satisfy the provisions of the alternative information guidelines in accordance with National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Orders by issuing bi-weekly status reports in the form of news releases. The applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities may issue a general cease trade order against the Company for failure to file the 2022 Financial Statements and/or the Restated Filings within the prescribed time period or sooner if the Company fails to file its status reports during the prescribed time limits. If the MCTO is not obtained, a general cease trade order may also be issued.
The 2022 Annual Statements and the Restated Filings are expected to be filed as soon as practicable within the coming days, but no later than on or before July 13, 2022. With respect to the Restated Filings, other than the conversion into U.S. GAAP, the Company does not expect any other changes to be made to the previously filed interim financial reports, which were previously prepared in accordance with IFRS and are all currently available under the Company's SEDAR and EDGAR profiles at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, respectively.
About Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc.
Headquartered in Laval, Quebec, Neptune is a diversified health and wellness company with a mission to redefine health and wellness. Neptune is focused on building a portfolio of high quality, affordable consumer products in response to long-term secular trends and market demand for natural, plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands. The Company utilizes a highly flexible, cost-efficient manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure that can be scaled to quickly adapt to consumer demand and bring new products to market through its mass retail partners and e-commerce channels. For additional information, please visit: https://neptunewellness.com/.
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Asurion Appliance Repair Provides Fast, In-Home Expert Repair of Major Appliances Including Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Washers, Dryers and More
SAN ANTONIO, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new appliance repair company has opened in San Antonio with highly trained experts providing quality, fast repairs as soon as next day. Asurion Appliance Repair experts can provide in-home repairs of major appliance brands including Whirlpool, Samsung, GE™, LG®, Electrolux® and more.
From refrigerator repair to fixing a broken dishwasher or dryer, Asurion Appliance Repair experts are able to complete many repairs in a single visit.
"Whether it's a broken ice maker, a freezer that stops freezing or a washer that leaks, our appliance repair experts can help," said Ernesto Gutierrez, Manager, Asurion Appliance Repair in San Antonio. "We understand that life gets disrupted when the appliances you count on daily stop working correctly, and we're here with highly trained experts to get you back up and running quickly."
Appliance Repair Experts You Can Trust
Asurion Appliance Repair experts are highly trained in repairing Whirlpool, Samsung, GE™, LG®, Electrolux® and other major brands to provide quality repairs for today's modern appliances. Asurion Appliance Repair also has authorized service partnerships with major appliance brands which provides their repair experts with direct access to manufacturer parts to help fix customers' appliances fast. All Asurion appliance repairs are backed by a 60-day warranty on parts and labor.
"At Asurion Appliance Repair, we understand the disruption our customers experience when their appliances stop working," said Asurion Appliance Repair CEO Luke Smiley. "As we continue to build and expand our appliance repair business, we are making customer experience our top priority. The Asurion mission is about more than repairing broken refrigerators and dryers. We fix tech and appliances fast so our customers can get their lives back up and running."
Fast Repair, Because Waiting Isn't an Option
San Antonio-area customers can call to schedule an appliance repair or book an appointment online. A technician will arrive at your home to complete your repair as soon as the next day. Service visits include a $99 diagnostic fee, which is waived when Asurion Appliance Repair is hired to fix your appliance.
For more information, to view a service menu, or to book a repair appointment, visit appliance-repair.asurion.com. Or contact Asurion Appliance Repair in San Antonio at:
Asurion Appliance Repair
(916) 584-9216
About Asurion
Asurion is a global tech care company that provides insurance, installation, repair, replacement, and 24/7 support for a wide range of technology, from mobile phones and laptops to major household appliances. Our 12,000 experts are available online, on the phone, in store, or can even come to you. Asurion eliminates the fears and frustrations associated with technology to ensure its 300 million customers get the most out of their devices and connections.
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Company again named a 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion'
BOSTON, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has been named a 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion,' scoring 100% on the Disability Equality Index (DEI). The DEI is the world's most comprehensive benchmarking tool to measure disability workplace inclusion.
"Our efforts to expand access, create awareness, and foster a safe and inclusive environment for associates with disabilities have grown year over year," said Steven Silva, vice president of talent acquisition and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at Blue Cross. "This work, spearheaded by our Empowering Abilities employee resource group, is one more way we're supporting our goal of promoting equity in our workforce and our community."
The DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation's largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network, to collectively advance the inclusion of people with disabilities. Blue Cross was scored across several categories that evaluated efforts related to disability inclusion. The company received top marks in the following:
- Culture & Leadership for the company's disability-focused employee resource group and defined corporate goal of advancing corporate culture through a diversity and inclusion lens.
- Enterprise-wide Access for accessible buildings with features like automatic doors, automatic faucets in kitchens and bathrooms and adjustable desks; a centralized support center with trained staff and defined processes in place to handle support for employees and external customers, including requests for accessible formats; and emergency preparedness policies and procedures with specialized assistance for people with disabilities.
- Employment Practices for recruitment practices like partnerships with disability-focused government and non-government organizations; a presence at various disability conferences; flexible work arrangements; and inclusive benefits such as short- and long-term disability insurance, hearing and vision care coverage, paid caregiver leave, an employee assistance program and a wellness benefits program.
- Community Support for financial, pro bono, and in-kind support for organizations that directly and indirectly serve disabled populations; participation in the Massachusetts Attorney General's Disability Rights Advisory Committee; and making Braille ID cards available for members.
- Supplier Diversity for the company's commitment to a supplier diversity program requiring suppliers to provide proof of certification from various organizations that ensure race, ethnic, gender and ability diversity.
"Disability inclusion is a rapidly expanding aspect of corporate culture, and it's gratifying to partner with 415 companies on the 2022 Disability Equality Index," Jill Houghton, president and CEO of Disability:IN. "These top-scoring companies not only excel in disability inclusion, many are also adopting emerging trends and pioneering measures that can move the disability agenda from accommodation to inclusion and ultimately, genuine belonging."
About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (http://www.bluecrossma.org) is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston. We are committed to the relentless pursuit of quality, affordable and equitable health care with an unparalleled consumer experience. Consistent with our promise to always put our members first, we are rated among the nation's best health plans for member satisfaction and quality. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
About the Disability Equality Index (DEI)
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality. Each company receives a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion." The DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation's largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network, to collectively advance the inclusion of people with disabilities. The organizations are complementary and bring unique strengths that make the project relevant and credible to corporations and the disability community. The tool was developed by the DEI Advisory Committee, a diverse group of business leaders, policy experts and disability advocates. Learn more at: www.DisabilityEqualityIndex.org.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. announced that EnableComp is No. 4262 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment - independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"To be honored on this exclusive list is truly a remarkable accomplishment, much less nine times in a row, an achievement less than 1% of the companies on the list can claim," said Randy Dobbs, CEO of EnableComp. "Our mission is simple: to partner with hospitals to maximize the yield performance on their complex claims and make a real difference to their business's cash achievement so they can utilize their cash to deliver the highest quality care to their patients. It's a critical mission, and with our best-in-class technology and our team spirit, we keep performing and growing. I'm grateful to be a part of this company that continues to be resilient and sustain operational excellence and growth year after year."
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," said Scott Omelianuk, Editor-in-Chief of Inc. "We are thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000/2022.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
EnableComp partners with over 1,000 healthcare providers through the utilization of our tech-enabled platform to manage Veterans Administration, Workers' Compensation, Motor Vehicle Accident/TPL, Out-of-State Medicaid, Commercial Denials and Long-Term Denials/ERISA appeals. Related services cover day 1 outsourcing, A/R resolution, and zero balance recovery. Clients are positioned to ensure maximum and timely reimbursement of their complex claims while improving overall yield, cash acceleration, and decreasing the cost to collect. EnableComp is the #1 Client-Ranked Complex Claims Solution by Black Book Research and 9-time Inc. 5000 winner.
Contact:
Ally Conner
aconner@enablecomp.com
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Flight cancellations pile up on busy Memorial Day weekend
ATLANTA (AP) — Hundreds of flights worldwide were cancelled by midday Sunday, adding to the mounting number of scrubbed flights during the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend in the U.S.
More than 1,030 flights had been canceled as of 11:30 a.m. EDT Sunday, according to flight tracking website FlightAware. That followed more than 2,300 cancellations Friday and another 1,500 on Saturday.
More than 250 of Sunday’s cancellations involved aircraft scheduled to fly to or from U.S. cities.
Delta Air Lines cancelled the most flights among major U.S. airlines, with more than 250 flights, or 9% of its operations, eliminated Saturday. More than 140 Delta flights were canceled by mid-day Sunday, according to FlightAware.
Saturday’s cancellations were due to bad weather and “air traffic control actions,” Atlanta-based Delta said in an email to The Associated Press, noting it’s trying to cancel flights at least 24 hours in advance of the Memorial Day weekend.
Delta announced on its website on Thursday that from July 1 to Aug. 7, it would reduce service by about 100 daily departures, primarily in parts of the U.S. and Latin America that Delta frequently serves.
“More than any time in our history, the various factors currently impacting our operation — weather and air traffic control, vendor staffing, increased COVID case rates contributing to higher-than-planned unscheduled absences in some work groups — are resulting in an operation that isn’t consistently up to the standards Delta has set for the industry in recent years,” Delta’s Chief Customer Experience Officer Allison Ausband said in a post.
Airlines and tourist destinations are anticipating huge crowds this summer as travel restrictions ease and pandemic fatigue overcomes lingering fear of contracting COVID-19 during travel.
Many forecasters believe the number of travelers will match or even surpass pre-pandemic levels. However, airlines have thousands fewer employees than they did in 2019, and that has, at times, contributed to widespread flight cancellations.
People who are only now booking travel for the summer are experiencing the sticker shock.
Domestic airline fares for summer are averaging more than $400 for a round trip, 24% higher than this time in 2019, before the pandemic, and a robust 45% higher than a year ago, according to travel-data firm Hopper. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/29/flight-cancellations-pile-up-on-busy-memorial-day-weekend-2/ | 2022-05-29T16:38:20Z |
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inpixon (Nasdaq: INPX), the Indoor Intelligence™ company, today announced that it will host a conference call at 4:30 PM Eastern Time on Monday, May 16, 2022 to discuss the company's financial results for the 2022 first quarter ended March 31, 2022, which the company plans to release after market close the same day. The call will also include an update on the company's corporate progress and other developments.
The conference call will be available via telephone by dialing toll-free 844-602-0380 for U.S. callers or +1 862-298-0970 for international callers. A webcast of the call may be accessed at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2235/45553 or on the company's Investors section of the website: ir.inpixon.com.
Investors and other interested parties are invited to submit questions to management prior to the call's start via email to inpx@crescendo-ir.com.
A webcast replay will be available on the company's Investors section of the website (ir.inpixon.com) through May 16, 2023. A telephone replay of the call will be available approximately one hour following the call, through May 23, 2022, and can be accessed by dialing 877-481-4010 for U.S. callers or +1 919-882-2331 for international callers and entering conference ID: 45553.
About Inpixon
Inpixon® (Nasdaq: INPX) is the innovator of Indoor Intelligence®, delivering actionable insights for people, places and things. Combining the power of mapping, positioning and analytics, Inpixon helps to create smarter, safer, and more secure environments. The company's Indoor Intelligence and mobile app solutions are leveraged by a multitude of industries to optimize operations, increase productivity, and enhance safety. Inpixon customers can take advantage of industry leading location awareness, RTLS, workplace and hybrid event solutions, analytics, sensor fusion, IIoT and the IoT to create exceptional experiences and to do good with indoor data. For the latest insights, follow Inpixon on LinkedIn, and Twitter, and visit inpixon.com.
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Is ‘Barry’ a psychopath? We asked Bill Hader
By Marianne Garvey
Bill Hader doesn’t really know what’s wrong with Barry Berkman, the assassin turned aspiring actor he plays on HBO’s hit show, “Barry.”
The series, created by Hader and writer Alec Berg, is an odd concept. Hader plays Barry, an ex-Marine and hitman from Cleveland who heads to Los Angeles for a kill. Instead, he finds himself joining and really liking an acting class taught by Gene Cousineau, played by Henry Winkler. The problem is, he’s still killing people due to various circumstances.
Hader rides the line between being a stone-cold killer of strangers, friends and friends of friends, but then is able to access emotions in the acting class and finds himself falling in love.
How does he ride the line?
“The acting’s kind of the last thing I think about,” Hader tells CNN, adding that he just tries to pull off what’s in the script. “The one nice thing about wearing all these other hats or whatever, while you’re doing the show is once it gets to the acting, it’s a thing I don’t really think about too much. It’s kind of best not to think about it or dissect it. I just do it and see what works and what doesn’t work.”
So does he think Barry has a diagnosis? Could he be a psychopath?
“Oh my gosh. I don’t know. I really don’t know,” he said “That would be interesting to see what someone would think about him. You know, I should ask a therapist.”
Part of Barry wants out of the hitman life.
“I think Season 1, he was telling himself that he had been manipulated to do this for a living. And then by Season 2, it’s kind of like maybe this is a part of me, can I change my nature? And now it’s the consequences of it. I think he’s never understood the consequences of himself being violent physically.”
Hader, a “Saturday Night Live” alum who famously played Stefon during “Weekend Update,” left the show in 2013, and went on to star in “Superband” and “Trainwreck,” among other movies and shows. He says creating “Barry” has been the culmination of all of his experiences on sets, including his time at “SNL.”
“The DNA of the show was hard. I think honestly the idea of doing live television in front of the nation was hard for me,” he says. “And you go if I ever have my own thing, I will do it this way or I clearly wouldn’t do that.”
“Barry” will return on Sunday, April 24 on HBO and will also stream on HBO Max, which shares a parent company with CNN.
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BOSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) has released their list of 2022's Largest IT Staffing Firms, ranking Motion Recruitment #15 on the competitive list of IT staffing companies. This is Motion's debut on the list, propelled by its continued success and notable addition of industry leading IT Staffing & Consulting provider MATRIX Resources in 2021.
"We're excited to be ranked in the Top 15 of Largest IT Staffing firms. What really makes this special is the drive and teamwork that has been behind our incredible collective growth across both Motion and MATRIX," said Matt Milano, President of Motion Recruitment. "We have officially arrived with this industry recognition by SIA and will continue to evolve and innovate as an industry leader to serve our customers and communities."
SIA reported that IT temporary staffing was the largest revenue segment at 38% of the total staffing companies listed.
"While some industries experienced disruptions in 2021, this staffing industry instead flourished in an environment of record demand," said Timothy Landhuis, VP of Research at SIA. "We salute the hard work and resourcefulness of the staffing firms that appear on this year's list, that were able to deliver at record scale, and that altogether generated an extraordinary $135 billion in staffing revenue."
While this is Motion Recruitment's first time on SIA's Largest Staffing Firms list, the company has been a leader in tech specialty recruiting for more than three decades and received a number of industry awards, most recently winning Agile One's Innovator Award for Supplier Excellence in 2022.
Motion Recruitment offers IT Staffing & Consulting solutions across North America and also hosts 'Tech in Motion' a networking event and award series connecting tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate. Motion's highly specialized tech placement teams offer unparalleled consultation to clients and candidates in Cybersecurity, DataOp, Software Engineering, Web and Mobile Development, Cloud Engineering, Network Infrastructure & DevOps, Product & UX, and Functional/Project Management. Learn more at motionrecruitment.com.
Established in 1983, MATRIX provides IT Staffing & Professional Solutions across North America for Contracting and Direct Hire to include Telecom managed services and Agile & DevSecOps consulting services.
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From Dirty Shirleys to Dunkaroos, the Brand is Putting a Grown-Up Spin on Familiar Classics, Giving Nod to a Nostalgic Summer Break State of Mind
BETHESDA, Md., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, is celebrating the official start of summer by taking guests back to their childhood heyday with the launch of "Camp Moxy," a throwback-themed experience full of nostalgic sips and snacks inspired by the '90s. Moxy is putting its own adult twist on perennial favorites such as the 'Dirty Shirley,' recently dubbed the drink of the summer, inviting guests to reminisce on good times, refreshing drinks, and special treats.
From Seattle to New York City, curated retro cocktails will be available at select Moxy hotels across the U.S. from June 21 through September 22. The easy-going feeling of summer break is at the heart of "Camp Moxy", encouraging guests to take time to play. Complementing the three signature cocktails is a "snacuterie" box, available at select properties, where every menu item shouts school's out and summer is in session:
- The Dirty Shirley: A mature take on the classic childhood favorite adding Wheatly vodka to the traditional mix of lemon-lime soda and grenadine, topped with a cherry garnish.
- The "Dirtier" Shirley: A spirited cocktail that substitutes Casamigos Blanco tequila for vodka and introduces mint to create a refreshing mix.
- Twisted Shirley: The Shirley's tropical cousin complemented with Appleton Signature Rum and aperol topped with a peach ring for a tantalizing beverage that is sure to quench any thirst.
- Snacuterie: The quintessential childhood cravings box featuring a surprise mix of sweet and savory favorite snacks from cheese balls and Pringles, to Dunkaroos and Pop Rocks.
"With an unabashed approach to giving guests everything they want and nothing they don't, our 'Camp Moxy' menu appeals to the young at heart who crave a blast from the past that is as tasty as it is fun," says Brian Jaymont, Global Brand Leader, Moxy Hotels. "Nostalgia has the power to take us back to a time with memories grounded in the senses, and with this new offering, we offer a cheeky nudge to find the joy in life's simple pleasures."
Locations featuring the "Camp Moxy" cocktails include Moxy NYC East Village, Moxy NYC Chelsea, and Moxy NYC Times Square. Moxy hotels that will feature both the "Camp Moxy" cocktails and snacuterie include Moxy NYC Downtown, Moxy Chicago Downtown, Moxy Austin - University – which will also offer its own nostalgic programming with its "Pink Screen Summer Movie Series'' featuring '90s classics – and Moxy Seattle Downtown – which will also feature "Throwback Mixtape Thursdays."
Moxy is also offering guests the opportunity to win prizes by posting their "Camp Moxy" experience to Instagram or TikTok #SummerAtTheMoxySweepstakes. The grand prize winner will receive a Moxy "Fall Field Trip," including a 3-day/2-night trip for two to any Moxy in the continental U.S., with additional winners earning Moxy gift cards. For rules, visit summeratthemoxy.dja.com. No purchase necessary. Ages 21+. Contest ends September 6, 2022.
Moxy Hotels participates in Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel program from Marriott International. Marriott Bonvoy members earn points for their stay, and at other hotels and resorts across Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, as well as through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for experiences including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques. With the Marriott Bonvoy app, members enjoy a level of personalization and a contactless experience that allows them to travel with peace of mind.
About Moxy Hotels®
Moxy offers a playful hotel experience for the young at heart. With 110 properties open across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, Moxy boldly breaks the rules of a conventional hotel stay across the globe. The nontraditional experience starts with check-in at Bar Moxy and comes to life throughout its social public spaces, like the Lounge and Library, and the small but smart bedrooms. Moxy provides stylish, industrial design and sociable service at an attractive price point, so that guests can splurge on the experiences that matter most to them during their travels. Moxy celebrates nonconformity, open-mindedness, and originality above all – forever giving its guests permission to Play On #atthemoxy. For more information, visit www.moxyhotels.com and join the fun #atthemoxy on Instagram. Moxy is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.
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Man accused of beating 6-year-old to death with bat
Published: Sep. 9, 2022 at 9:41 AM CDT|Updated: 33 minutes ago
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — A 37-year-old Missouri man is accused of beating his 6-year-old daughter to death with a bat. Dustin Beechner, of St. Joseph, is charged with child abuse resulting in death.
During a brief court hearing Wednesday, a judge ordered that Beechner be held without bond.
St. Joseph police say they were called to a home Friday and found the child dead with blunt force trauma to the head.
According to a probable cause statement, police said Beechner led officers to the house’s roof, where they found a child, identified as Jozlyn Marie Beechner, covered in a white sheet.
Beechner does not yet have an attorney.
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Amber Alert issued for Arizona baby
BUCKEYE, Ariz. (3TV/CBS 5/Gray News) — An Amber Alert was issued on Friday for a baby taken by his biological mother and three other suspects, according to authorities.
Nine-month-old Raylon Zahir Tucker was last seen just after midnight in the area of Miller and Baseline Roads. Police say that’s where 19-year-old Jessica Jones Angulo, the mother, and three other people broke into the home.
Authorities said they attacked the people inside, which included Raylon’s biological father, threatened them with a gun and grabbed Raylon before driving off.
“At least one of them fired a weapon before taking off, but it is our understanding that no one has been injured,” said Carissa Planalp with the Buckeye Police Department.
Investigators said they found one of the attackers, 36-year-old Jessica Howard Davila, and arrested her. Planalp said she’s the mother of Angulo.
The suspects’ vehicle involved in the abduction was also found at a home in Goodyear, Arizona. However, Raylon and Angulo are still missing.
“We understand that there’s an ongoing custody dispute between the father and the mother,” Planalp said.
Police are also still searching for the two other suspects, 19-year-old Exzavior Jones and an unidentified woman.
“We’re still trying to identify the vehicle that these suspects may be driving at this time,” Planalp said.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
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"Our second quarter results were impressive and position us well for the peak summer season," said Stephen Scherr, Hertz chief executive officer. "We produced record Adjusted Corporate EBITDA and adjusted free cash flow, taking advantage of positive market conditions. The hard work of our team and the resulting financial performance provided us with the opportunity to pursue investments in technology and a younger fleet, while returning capital to shareholders."
ESTERO, Fla., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTZ) ("Hertz", "Hertz Global" or the "Company") today reported results for its second quarter 2022.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Total revenues of $2.3 billion
- GAAP net income of $940 million, or $1.13 per diluted share
- Adjusted Net Income of $520 million, or $1.22 per adjusted diluted share (reflects adjustments for fair value remeasurements to outstanding public warrants and certain derivative contracts, among other items)
- Adjusted Corporate EBITDA of $764 million, a 33% margin
- Operating cash flow of $708 million, adjusted operating cash flow of $585 million
- Adjusted free cash flow of $484 million
- Corporate liquidity of $2.5 billion at June 30, including $1.0 billion in unrestricted cash
- Company repurchased 46.9 million common shares during the quarter
Revenue was $2.3 billion, up 25% year over year and 30% quarter over quarter, and Adjusted Corporate EBITDA was a second quarter record of $764 million. Adjusted free cash flow was a second quarter record of $484 million, reflecting increased free cash flow conversion. Our financial results for the second quarter reflect the continued strength of our underlying business, positive market forces and high demand for our services, as well as our team's continued dedication to the customer. Results in the quarter further demonstrated the Company's ability to deliver increased earnings and free cash flow, through efficient capital deployment, while still investing in our fleet and non-fleet capital assets.
SUMMARY RESULTS
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
During the second quarter 2022, the Company completed the $2 billion share repurchase program announced in November 2021, having repurchased 97.8 million cumulative shares. The Company also announced the authorization of a new $2 billion program and have repurchased approximately 9.3 million shares with $1.8 billion remaining under the new plan as of July 21, 2022.
During the second quarter 2022, the Company also took a series of actions to enhance its liquidity and capital allocation flexibility:
- The Company successfully increased the aggregate committed amount of its first lien revolving credit facility ("First Lien RCF") from $1.5 billion to $1.9 billion and the sublimit for letters of credit from $1.4 billion to $1.8 billion.
- The Company successfully increased the maximum principal amount that may be outstanding under its Series 2021-A Notes from $3.2 billion to $3.8 billion and extended the maturity date of the Class A tranche to June 2024.
- The Company entered into the Repurchase Facility, under which the Company may execute repurchase transactions for its retained HVF III Series 2022 Class D Notes. As of June 30, 2022, $236 million was outstanding under this facility at a rate of SOFR plus 150 basis points.
- And, the Company amended its Canadian Securitization to provide for aggregate maximum borrowings of CAD$450 million, for a seasonal commitment period through November 2022. Following the expiration of the seasonal commitment period, aggregate maximum borrowings will revert to CAD$350 million. The Canadian Securitization was also amended to extend the maturity to June 2024.
The Company's liquidity position was $2.5 billion at June 30, 2022, of which $1.0 billion was unrestricted cash.
In July 2022, Hertz increased the aggregate committed amount of the First Lien RCF by $55 million where the aggregate committed amount remains at $1.9 billion and the sublimit for letters of credit by $55 million where the aggregate sublimit remains at $1.8 billion.
Also in July 2022, an increase to the commitments for the Series 2021-A Notes was made, increasing the maximum principal amount that may be outstanding from $3.8 billion to $3.9 billion.
EARNINGS WEBCAST INFORMATION
Hertz Global's live webcast and conference call to discuss its second quarter 2022 results will be held on July 28, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call will be broadcast live in listen-only mode on the company's investor relations website at IR.Hertz.com. If you would like to access the call by phone and ask a question, please go to https://register.vevent.com/register/BI2433af661d3d4b639a2e3512a894d4d6, and you will be provided with dial in details. Investors are encouraged to dial-in approximately 15 minutes prior to the call. A web replay will remain available on the website for approximately one year. The earnings release and related supplemental schedules containing the reconciliations of non-GAAP measures will be available on the Hertz website, IR.Hertz.com.
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL DATA, SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES, NON-GAAP MEASURES AND DEFINITIONS
Following is selected financial data of Hertz Global. Also included are Supplemental Schedules, which are provided to present segment results, and reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to their most comparable GAAP measure. Following the Supplemental Schedules, the Company provides definitions for terminology used throughout the earnings release and its view of the usefulness of non-GAAP measures to investors and management.
In the first quarter of 2022, the Company began using Average Rentable Vehicles when calculating Available Car Days, Total RPU and Utilization instead of Average Vehicles. Average Rentable Vehicles excludes vehicles for sale on the Company's retail lots or actively in the process of being sold through other disposition channels. Prior periods have been restated to conform with the revisions, as appropriate. The Company has also restated historical quarterly and annual periods beginning with first quarter 2019 to reflect this change and has posted this information to its investor relations website at IR.Hertz.com.
ABOUT HERTZ
The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., operates the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands throughout North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized globally. Additionally, The Hertz Corporation owns and operates the Firefly vehicle rental brand and Hertz 24/7 car sharing business in international markets and sells vehicles through Hertz Car Sales. For more information about The Hertz Corporation, visit www.hertz.com.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained or incorporated by reference in this release, and in related comments by the Company's management, include "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements include information concerning the Company's liquidity and its possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of its business strategies. These statements often include words such as "believe," "expect," "project," "potential," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "seek," "will," "may," "would," "should," "could," "forecasts," "guidance" or similar expressions. These statements are based on certain assumptions that the Company has made in light of its experience in the industry as well as its perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in these circumstances. The Company believes these judgments are reasonable, but you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results, and that the Company's actual results could differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of important factors, both positive and negative, that may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed or furnished to the SEC.
Important factors that could affect the Company's actual results and cause them to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements include, among other things:
- the length and severity of COVID-19 and the impact on the Company's vehicle rental business as a result of travel restrictions and business closures or disruptions, as well as the impact on its employee retention and talent management strategies;
- the impact of macroeconomic conditions resulting in inflationary cost pressures resulting in labor and supply chain constraints, increased vehicle acquisition costs, and reductions in travel demand, among others;
- the Company's ability to purchase adequate supplies of competitively priced vehicles at a reasonable cost as a result of the continuing global semiconductor microchip manufacturing shortage (the "Chip Shortage") and other raw material supply constraints;
- the impact of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine on supply chains and raw materials for the automotive industry and uncertainty on overall consumer sentiment and travel demand, especially in Europe;
- the impact on the value of the Company's non-program vehicles upon disposition when the Chip Shortage and other raw material supply constraints are alleviated;
- the Company's ability to attract and retain key employees;
- levels of travel demand, particularly business and leisure travel in the U.S. and in global markets;
- significant changes in the competitive environment and the effect of competition in the Company's markets on rental volume and pricing;
- occurrences that disrupt rental activity during the Company's peak periods;
- the Company's ability to accurately estimate future levels of rental activity and adjust the number and mix of vehicles used in its rental operations accordingly;
- the Company's ability to implement its business strategy, including its ability to implement plans to support a large scale electric vehicle fleet and to play a central role in the modern mobility ecosystem;
- the Company's ability to adequately respond to changes in technology, customer demands and market competition;
- the mix of program and non-program vehicles in the Company's fleet can lead to increased exposure to residual risk;
- the Company's ability to dispose of vehicles in the used-vehicle market and use the proceeds of such sales to acquire replacement vehicles;
- financial instability of the manufacturers of the Company's vehicles, which could impact its ability to fulfill obligations under repurchase or guaranteed depreciation programs;
- an increase in the Company's vehicle costs or disruption to its rental activity due to safety recalls by the manufacturers of its vehicles;
- the Company's access to third-party distribution channels and related prices, commission structures and transaction volumes;
- the Company's ability to offer an excellent customer experience, and retain and increase customer loyalty and market share;
- the Company's ability to maintain its network of leases and vehicle rental concessions at airports in the U.S. and internationally;
- the Company's ability to maintain favorable brand recognition and a coordinated branding and portfolio strategy;
- major disruption in the Company's communication or centralized information networks or a failure to maintain, upgrade and consolidate its information technology systems;
- the Company's ability to prevent the misuse or theft of information it possesses, including as a result of cyber security breaches and other security threats, as well as its ability to comply with privacy regulations;
- risks associated with operating in many different countries, including the risk of a violation or alleged violation of applicable anti-corruption or anti-bribery laws and the Company's ability to repatriate cash from non-U.S. affiliates without adverse tax consequences;
- the Company's ability to utilize its net operating loss carryforwards;
- risks relating to tax laws, including those that affect the Company's ability to deduct certain business interest expenses and offset previously-deferred tax gains, as well as any adverse determinations or rulings by tax authorities;
- changes in laws, regulations, policies or other activities of governments, agencies and similar organizations, including those related to accounting principles, that affect the Company's operations, its costs or applicable tax rates;
- the recoverability of the Company's goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets when performing impairment analysis;
- costs and risks associated with potential litigation and investigations, compliance with and changes in laws and regulations and potential exposures under environmental laws and regulations; and
- the availability of additional or continued sources of financing for the Company's revenue earning vehicles and to refinance its existing indebtedness.
Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in the Company's filings with the SEC, including its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. All such statements speak only as of the date of this release, and, except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
NON-GAAP MEASURES AND KEY METRICS
The term "GAAP" refers to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Adjusted EBITDA is the Company's segment measure of profitability and complies with GAAP when used in that context.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
Non-GAAP measures are not recognized measurements under GAAP. When evaluating the Company's operating performance or liquidity, investors should not consider non-GAAP measures in isolation of, superior to, or as a substitute for measures of the Company's financial performance as determined in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share ("Adjusted EPS")
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) represents income or loss attributable to the Company as adjusted to eliminate the impact of GAAP income tax; vehicle and non-vehicle debt-related charges; restructuring and restructuring related charges; information technology and finance transformation costs; acquisition accounting-related depreciation and amortization; reorganization items, net; pre-reorganization and non-debtor financing charges; gain from the sale of a business; change in fair value of Public Warrants; unrealized (gains) losses on financial instruments and certain other miscellaneous items on a pre-tax basis. Adjusted Net Income (Loss) includes a provision (benefit) for income taxes derived utilizing a combined statutory rate. The combined statutory rate is management's estimate of the Company's long-term tax rate. Its most comparable GAAP measure is net income (loss) attributable to the Company.
Adjusted EPS represents Adjusted Net Income (Loss) on a per diluted share basis using the weighted-average number of diluted shares outstanding for the period. Its most comparable GAAP measure is diluted earnings (loss) per share.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EPS are important operating metrics because they allow management and investors to assess operational performance of the Company's business, exclusive of the items mentioned above that are not operational in nature or comparable to those of the Company's competitors.
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA and Adjusted Corporate EBITDA Margin
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA represents income or loss attributable to the Company as adjusted to eliminate the impact of GAAP income tax; non-vehicle depreciation and amortization; non-vehicle debt interest, net; vehicle debt-related charges; restructuring and restructuring related charges; information technology and finance transformation costs; reorganization items, net; pre-reorganization and non-debtor financing charges; gain from the sale of a business; change in fair value of Public Warrants; unrealized (gains) losses on financial instruments and certain other miscellaneous items.
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA Margin is calculated as the ratio of Adjusted Corporate EBITDA to total revenues.
Management uses these measures as operating performance metrics for internal monitoring and planning purposes, including the preparation of the Company's annual operating budget and monthly operating reviews, and analysis of investment decisions, profitability and performance trends. These measures enable management and investors to isolate the effects on profitability of operating metrics most meaningful to the business of renting and leasing vehicles. They also allow management and investors to assess the performance of the entire business on the same basis as its reportable segments. Adjusted Corporate EBITDA is also utilized in the determination of certain executive compensation. Its most comparable GAAP measure is net income (loss) attributable to the Company.
Adjusted operating cash flow and adjusted free cash flow
Adjusted operating cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities net of the non-cash add back for vehicle depreciation and reserves, and exclusive of bankruptcy related payments made post emergence. Adjusted operating cash flow is important to management and investors as it provides useful information about the amount of cash generated from operations when fully burdened by fleet costs.
Adjusted free cash flow represents adjusted operating cash flow plus the impact of net non-vehicle capital expenditures and net fleet growth after financing. Adjusted free cash flow is important to management and investors as it provides useful information about the amount of cash available for, but not limited to, the reduction of non-vehicle debt, share repurchase and acquisition.
KEY METRICS
Available Car Days
Available Car Days represents Average Rentable Vehicles multiplied by the number of days in a given period.
Average Vehicles ("Fleet Capacity" or "Capacity")
Average Vehicles is determined using a simple average of the number of vehicles in the fleet whether owned or leased by the Company at the beginning and end of a given period.
Average Rentable Vehicles
Average Rentable Vehicles reflects Average Vehicles excluding vehicles for sale on the Company's retail lots or actively in the process of being sold through other disposition channels.
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month ("Depreciation Per Unit" or "DPU")
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month represents the amount of average depreciation expense and lease charges per vehicle per month, exclusive of the impacts of foreign currency exchange rates so as not to affect the comparability of underlying trends. This metric is important to management and investors as it reflects how effectively the Company is managing the costs of its vehicles and facilitates comparisons with other participants in the vehicle rental industry.
Total Revenue Per Transaction Day ("Total RPD"or "RPD"; also referred to as "pricing")
Total RPD represents revenue generated per transaction day, excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates so as not to affect the comparability of underlying trends. This metric is important to management and investors as it represents a measure of changes in the underlying pricing in the vehicle rental business and encompasses the elements in vehicle rental pricing that management has the ability to control.
Historically, the Company excluded revenue generated from ancillary retail vehicles sales. Effective in the third quarter 2021, the Company revised its calculation of Total RPD to include ancillary retail vehicle sales revenues to better align with current industry practice. Prior periods shown have been restated to conform with the revised definition.
Total Revenue Per Unit Per Month ("Total RPU" or "Total RPU Per Month")
Total RPU Per Month represents the amount of revenue generated per vehicle in the rental fleet each month, excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates so as not to affect the comparability of underlying trends. This metric is important to management and investors as it provides a measure of revenue productivity relative to the number of vehicles in our rental fleet whether owned or leased, or asset efficiency.
Historically, the Company excluded revenue generated from ancillary retail vehicles sales. Effective in the third quarter 2021, the Company revised its calculation of Total RPU to include ancillary retail vehicle sales revenues to better align with current industry practice. Also, historically, the company used Average Vehicles as the denominator to calculate Total RPU and effective in the first quarter of 2022, the Company revised the calculation to use Average Rentable Vehicles. Prior periods shown have been restated to conform with the revised definition.
Transaction Days ("Days"; also referred to as "volume")
Transaction Days represents the total number of 24-hour periods, with any partial period counted as one Transaction Day, that vehicles were on rent (the period between when a rental contract is opened and closed) in a given period. Thus, it is possible for a vehicle to attain more than one Transaction Day in a 24-hour period. This metric is important to management and investors as it represents the number of revenue-generating days.
Vehicle Utilization ("Utilization")
Effective in the first quarter of 2022, in connection with the appointment of the new CEO (who serves as our Chief Operating Decision Maker) and arising from significantly increased activity in vehicle dispositions, we began using Average Rentable Vehicles when calculating Available Car Days, Total RPU and Utilization instead of Average Vehicles. Average Rentable Vehicles excludes vehicles for sale on the Company's retail lots or actively in the process of being sold through other disposition channels. We believe this is a better measure of the productivity of our rental fleet as it is unaffected by fluctuations in disposition activity. Prior periods have been restated to conform with the revisions, as appropriate.
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LAKEWOOD, Colo., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Inflation" is a word at the forefront of many conversations right now—for good reason. From gas stations to department stores, consumers are feeling the pressure of rising prices. Customers at Natural Grocers®, the nation's largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, can shop with confidence knowing they can still get high-quality organic and natural products at Always AffordableSM prices.
ALWAYS AFFORDABLE PRICES: A FOUNDING PRINCIPLE
"Our parents founded Natural Grocers in 1955 with the belief that everyone should have access to affordable healthy natural and organic foods, nutrition education and live in a thriving, regenerative environment. This includes the food we all put on our tables. 'Always Affordable Pricing' is one of our Five Founding Principles to which we have stayed committed for over 67 years. We work hard to generate long term relationships with vendors and farmers to secure the best possible pricing on wholesome natural foods and supplements. These types of partnerships have historically helped us to maintain premium quality and offer accessibly priced nutritious foods and vitamins, even when families have been impacted by inflation," said Heather Isely, Natural Grocers' Executive Vice President.
The Company's Commitment to Quality, another founding principle, is evidenced in its high product standards and continuous improvement of these standards. For example, Natural Grocers, which sold only cage-free eggs since its founding, enhanced its product standards in 2016 to sell only free-range eggs. Likewise, in 2014 the Company adopted advanced product standards designed to remove all confinement dairy products from its stores and sells only 100% pasture-based dairy products.
Natural Grocers makes every effort to base its product standards on relevant scientific evidence to best support the sustainability and health of the food system, the environment, Crew members, and its communities, and is committed to continuing to drive higher product standards within the industry. The Company prides itself on its transparent approach to product selection and encourages dialogue with customers, investors and industry peers. "Going into our 67th year, we hope to inspire other companies around the world to follow our lead and to realize that it is possible to offer high-quality organic and natural products at 'always affordable prices'," said Ms. Isely.
IN-STORE SAVINGS FOR "FOOD-AT-HOME"
Here are some practical, consistent ways customers can save at Natural Grocers:
- Shop Natural Grocers Brand Products: Natural Grocers has its own house brand, which also happens to be the family legacy. From the bulk line (refrigerated for freshness and prepackaged for sanitation purposes) to grocery and household staples, to vitamins and supplements, the house brand of about 1,000 items provides customers with nourishing options that families can afford. Products from this line represent affordability AND premium quality customers can trust.
- Become an {N}power® member: customers can sign-up for {N}power, its free customer-loyalty program, to get exclusive discounts, newsletters, members-only features and more.[i]
- Natural Grocers good4u® Meal Deals: each month, {N}power members enjoy discounted prices and fabulous recipes to help customers prepare healthy meals for their family of four or more with a price tag that averages around $14!
- Natural Grocers Nutrition Center: Known as America's Nutrition Education ExpertsSM, Natural Grocers offers FREE nutritional health coaching, in-store nutrition classes and recipe demos. With 164 hours of continuing education required annually, the Nutritional Health Coaches are ready to help communities stay rooted in health.[ii]
The Company invites customers to shop at Natural Grocers' stores for high-quality nutritious foods and vitamins and organic products at Always Affordable Prices, while experiencing the benefits of friendly and knowledgeable customer service. Check out the latest deals at www.naturalgrocers.com.
- Follow Natural Grocers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for recipes, tips, local events and discount reminders.
- For media requests and/or press inquiries, please contact media@naturalgrocers.com.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in 1955, has 162 stores in 20 states. Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for more information and store locations.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Mind Cure Health Inc. (CSE: MCUR) (OTCQX: MCURF) (FRA: 6MH) ("MINDCURE" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2022. All amounts are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.
The special committee of the Company's board of directors is continuing to explore, review and evaluate a broad range of strategic alternatives with its strategic review process. The Company's cash position and balance sheet remain strong and the Company looks forward to finding the best path forward for all shareholders.
A copy of the Company's financial statements for the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2022 and the related management's discussion and analysis are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Philip Tapley, Interim CEO
SOURCE: Mind Cure Health Inc.
Forward-looking information is based on a number of key expectations and assumptions made by management of MINDCURE, including, without limitation: the considerations and outcome of the strategic review process and cost-saving measures; COVID-19 pandemic impact on the Canadian economy and the Company's business, and the extent and duration of such impact; no change to laws or regulations that negatively affect the Company's business; no unanticipated expenses, costs or detrimental consequences of the Strategic Review Process or cost-savings measures will arise; availability of additional capital required to execute the Company's business plan; the lack of necessity of further developmental expenditures related to the Company's business plan with respect to the execution of strategic alternatives for the Company; the ability to preserve the value of the Company's assets, including its public company status with Canadian securities regulators; and the ultimate availability of any strategic alternatives for the Company.
Forward-looking information is provided for the purpose of presenting information the Company's current expectations and plans relating to the future and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking information inherently entails known and unknown risks and uncertainties about the future and actual results and involves significant risks and uncertainties and should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results as actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking information. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information presented, there may be other factors that cause results, performance or achievements to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements as no forward-looking information can be guaranteed. Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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Rapid Rewards Members who register, book, and fly can earn a limited-time, promotional Companion Pass for travel between January and March 2023
DALLAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced its promotional Companion Pass® offer is once again back and ready for takeoff. Rapid Rewards® Members who qualify can travel with a Companion valid for unlimited usage from Jan. 4 through March 4, 2023.*
To qualify, Rapid Rewards Members must:
- Act quickly and register for the promotion starting today through Sept. 8, 2022;
- Purchase a Southwest revenue flight (one round trip or two one-ways), starting today through, Sept. 8, 2022;
- Travel on one of those booked reservations from Sept. 6 through Nov. 17, 2022.
Visit Southwest.com® for the full list of terms and conditions.*
"We know that flexibility and ease have become even more important for our Customers, and this offer is a way to remind our Members about the unique benefits of our award-winning Rapid Rewards program," said Jonathan Clarkson, Vice President of Marketing Loyalty & Products at Southwest Airlines. "We're thrilled to bring back this popular offer, making it easier for new and loyal Customers to travel with their special someone."
The Companion Pass is a unique benefit among U.S. airlines and allows qualifying Customers to designate one person to fly with them, free of airline charges (does not include taxes and fees from $5.60 one-way) every time the Customer purchases or redeems points for a flight.*
Join Rapid Rewards
The Rapid Rewards program is designed around a simple concept—to make earning reward flights faster and easier. With Rapid Rewards, Members qualify for unlimited reward seats, no blackout dates, and points don't expire. Customers can create an account to become a Rapid Rewards Member at Southwest.com.
*OFFER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Register for this promotion, then book one round trip or two one-way qualifying Southwest® flights between 8:00 a.m. CT on Sept. 6, 2022, and 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 8, 2022, for travel from Sept. 6 to Nov. 17, 2022, (the "promotion period"), and fly during the promotion period to earn a promotional Companion Pass valid for use between Jan. 4 and March 4, 2023.
To register for this promotion, Customers will need to provide their Southwest Rapid Rewards account number at the time of registration. If a Customer does not have a Rapid Rewards account number, they may register for an account by going online to Southwest.com/rapidrewards to become a Member. Rapid Rewards accounts are free. The Member must register for this promotion, book a qualifying Southwest flight between 8:00 a.m. CT on Sept. 6, 2022, and 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 8, 2022, for travel during the promotion period, and fly during the promotion period.
Registration must be completed prior to booking and commencement of travel. The offer is valid on new qualifying revenue flights booked between 8:00 a.m. CT on Sept. 6, 2022, and 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 8, 2022, for travel during the promotion period and flown within the promotion period. The Member's qualifying flight must be booked through Southwest Airlines between 8:00 a.m. CT on Sept. 6, 2022, and 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 8, 2022, for travel that must be completed during the promotion period. The Member's Rapid Rewards account number must be entered at the time of booking the Member's qualifying flight to earn a promotional Companion Pass valid for use between Jan. 4 and March 4, 2023.
A qualifying one-way flight for this promotion is a one-way revenue flight on Southwest Airlines from an origin city to a destination city, including any intermediate stops and/or connections on Southwest Airlines. A qualifying round trip flight for this promotion is a round trip revenue flight on Southwest Airlines from an origin city to a destination city and back to the originating airport or carrier-recognized co-terminal. Valid on new reservations booked within the promotion period only. Travel booked or flown prior to registration for this promotion is not eligible for this promotional Companion Pass offer. Companion Pass, charter flights, reward and group travel, and Southwest Vacations® packages do not qualify as one-way or round trip revenue flights for this promotion. Changes made to any itinerary after the purchase of a one-way or round trip revenue flight may eliminate qualification for this promotion.
The promotional Companion Pass is valid from Jan. 4 to March 4, 2023, and allows Members to designate one person to fly with them, free of airline charges (does not include taxes and fees from $5.60 one-way) on flights purchased by the Member, from Jan. 4 to March 4, 2023, booked through Southwest, and completed between Jan. 4 and March 4, 2023. No Rapid Rewards points or tier or Companion Pass qualifying points will be awarded for flights taken by the Companion when flying on a promotional Companion Pass or Companion Pass reservation. Members may change their designated Companion up to three times while they have a promotional Companion Pass. If they earn Companion Pass in 2023 by earning 125,000 Companion Pass qualifying points or flying 100 qualifying flights, any changes to their designated Companion during the time the Member has a promotional Companion Pass will reduce the number of changes they can make to their designated Companion in the 2023 calendar year. For example, if a Member earns a promotional Companion Pass through this promotion, changes their designated Companion twice during the validity period for promotional Companion Pass, and later in 2023 earns Companion Pass, they would only be able to change their designated Companion one more time in 2023. The Companion Pass is non-transferable.
All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply and can be found at Southwest.com/rrterms. Southwest reserves the right to amend, suspend, or change the Rapid Rewards program and/or Rapid Rewards program rules at any time without notice. Rapid Rewards Members do not acquire property rights in accrued points. The number of points needed for a particular Southwest flight is set by Southwest and will vary depending on destination, time, day of travel, demand, fare type, point redemption rate, and other factors, and is subject to change at any time until the booking is confirmed. ©2022 Southwest Airlines Co.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 121 airports across 11 countries. Having celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2021, Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline1. Based in Dallas and famous for an Employee-first corporate Culture, Southwest maintains an unprecedented record of no involuntary furloughs or layoffs in its history. By empowering its more than 62,0002 People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among as many as 130 million Customers carried a year. That formula for success brought industry-leading prosperity and 47 consecutive years3 of profitability for Southwest Shareholders (NYSE: LUV). Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship. Southwest is also continuing to develop tangible steps toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, including offering Customers an opportunity to help the airline offset its carbon emissions. To be part of the solution, visit Southwest.com/wannaoffsetcarbon.
1) U.S. Dept. of Transportation most recent reporting of domestic originating passengers boarded
2) Fulltime-equivalent active Employees
3) 1973-2019 annual profitability
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SessionGuardian, the leader in identity access control and authentication for hybrid teams working with highly sensitive data, today announced $3 million in seed funding. The round was led by Phase 2 Investments, who was part of the first investor group of financing for Securonix in 2017. Robin Hood Ventures and Ben Franklin Technology Partners also participated. The funds will be used to expand sales, accelerate go-to-market efforts for SessionGuardian Browser, and deliver new product enhancements to meet the growing market need for SessionGuardian-level security.
"This successful round marks the next chapter for SessionGuardian. Our team is doubling down on product enhancements and sales for our browser-based and virtual machine security solutions. We are thrilled to share the power of SessionGuardian and expand our product's reach in the market," says Jordan Ellington, founder and CEO of SessionGuardian.
Over the past few years, SessionGuardian's technology has addressed the rise in remote-work and third-party risks by flexing to the way people and organizations want to work. In today's work-from-anywhere world, SessionGuardian continues to enhance security controls across identity vulnerable access points and creates the best solution for complex organizations looking for unified security across VDI and browser technology.
"Current cybersecurity technology ends at the device and SessionGuardian's solution extends security to the individual with minimal friction or loss of personal privacy," says George Marks, Managing Partner at Phase 2 Investments. "The SessionGuardian team is well positioned to have a major impact on everyone's personal information security needs, and we're proud to be part of their journey."
"SessionGuardian's tools are impressive examples of much needed remote work security technology," said Jon Beschen, investment director at Ben Franklin Technology Partners. "As their sophisticated and innovative solutions truly stand out among the competition, we're proud to be part of their growth."
SessionGuardian's cybersecurity solutions protect sensitive assets from data theft by ensuring only authorized users access the data. As the new standard for access control and authorization, SessionGuardian's technology secures hybrid teams and third parties, who access highly sensitive information. Only SessionGuardian provides total assurance that the person in front of the data is who they say they are. SessionGuardian pioneered the development of continuous identity verification technology and provides a preemptive, zero-trust approach to cybersecurity.
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Global technology conference recognized for customer engagement
RESTON, Va., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that Ellucian Live 2022, the industry's premier global technology conference, was named a Bronze Stevie® Award winner in the Customer Engagement Event category in the 19th Annual International Business Awards®.
Ellucian Live 2022, held April 10-13 at the Colorado Convention Center and online, celebrated Ellucian's 10th Anniversary. Framed by the conference-wide theme "Deliver the Future Now," the event was attended by more than 6,100 attendees from over 1,000 institutions -- live in Denver and online -- with diverse panel discussions, captivating keynote addresses, star-studded fireside chats, new partnership announcements, Impact Awards, and engaging breakout sessions. A Stevie Awards judge commented that Ellucian Live 2022 was "a well-packaged event accommodating both online and offline participation, as well as demonstrating the Company's future focus."
"At Ellucian, we believe that community is higher ed's superpower -- working together to achieve better outcomes around common goals -- and we are honored that the Stevie Awards has recognized Ellucian Live 2022 among the most impactful and engaging events bringing the higher ed community together," said Laura Ipsen, President & CEO, Ellucian. "This year's gathering was a special one, being the first hybrid event and first return to an in-person Ellucian Live since the start of the pandemic."
Ellucian Live 2023 is set to take place March 26th – 29th, 2023 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. Learn more about Ellucian Live 2023 here: www.ellucian.com/ellucianlive/save-the-date
The International Business Awards are the world's premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small - are eligible to submit nominations. The 2022 IBAs received entries from organizations in 67 nations and territories.
More than 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration across a range of categories.
"This year's class of honorees are as innovative, adventuresome, persistent, and successful as we've ever had," said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller.
Details about The International Business Awards and the full list of Stevie Award winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.
Ellucian is the market leader charting the digital future of higher education with a portfolio of cloud-ready technology solutions and services. From student recruitment to workforce analytics; from fundraising opportunities to alumni engagement; Ellucian's comprehensive suite of data-rich tools gives colleges and universities the information they need to lead with confidence.
Working with a community of more than 2,700 customers in over 50 countries, Ellucian keeps innovating as higher education keeps evolving. Drawing on its comprehensive higher education business acumen and suite of services, Ellucian guides its customers through manageable, sustainable digital transformation—so that every type of institution and student can thrive in today's fast-changing landscape. To find out what's next in higher education solutions and services, visit Ellucian at www.ellucian.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 nominations 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 www.StevieAwards.com.
Lindsay Stanley
Lindsay.Stanley@Ellucian.com
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Out of Stealth, Caraway Raises $10.5 Million in Seed Funding, Led by 7wireVentures and OMERS Ventures, with Participation from Hopelab Ventures
NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caraway, a women's+ digital healthcare company, emerged from stealth to take on the societal and medical imperative of caring for college students by providing integrated mental, reproductive and physical healthcare. Today's GenZers expect to receive healthcare on their own terms – an experience that is personalized, equitable and digitally accessible. Built with students for students, Caraway prioritizes the needs and concerns of college women+ during a key developmental-age window. Caraway's virtual care services are delivered 24/7, so women+ can get the care they need when they need it, and are set to launch in the fall of 2022.
"Many college students are in crisis, and for women, getting the care they need is increasingly challenging."
Caraway was hatched through a partnership between 7wireVentures, OMERS Ventures, and veteran digital health leaders Lori Evans Bernstein and Joshua Tauber. A $10.5 million seed round was led by 7wireVentures and OMERS Ventures, with participation from Hopelab Ventures, as well as notable angel investors. The funding will be used to support the growing need for accessible, affordable and innovative healthcare solutions for women+ of all races, ethnicities, gender identities and sexual orientations.
"Many college students are in crisis, and for women, getting the care they need is increasingly challenging. It shouldn't be this way," said CEO and Co-founder Lori Evans Bernstein. "Our students go to college not only for an academic experience, but also to learn how to cope and flourish independently. Caraway combines an experienced clinical care team and passionate GenZers to support women+ in taking care of themselves in an increasingly complicated and hard to access healthcare system."
On-campus college healthcare services do not meet the demand for the U.S. population of approximately 10 million college women+. The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in an endemic of depression and anxiety, and a frightening escalation in suicide ideation, and suicide. A 2021 Healthy Minds Network study of college student mental health found that 34 percent of respondents had anxiety disorder and 41 percent reported depression. For students who have considered dropping out, a new report shows that 71% cited emotional stress as being a key factor.
Even before the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, there were barriers and persistent inequities in women's+ health and a need to ensure greater availability of care to college women+. The new reality facing women in many states makes the need all the more critical. Reproductive health and mental health go hand in hand, with the end of Roe worsening the campus mental health crisis. And, it cannot be ignored that unplanned pregnancy is the most common reason for dropping out of college.
"The need for robust health services for college women+ that provide high quality clinical care has intensified and has never been more clear," said Caraway Chief Health Officer Dr. Cheryl Baggeroer. "We've known for a long time that physical health affects mental health and vice versa, and that the best care addresses these needs simultaneously. Now more than ever, we need healthcare solutions that uncover early diagnoses and set the course for lifelong healthcare habits and overall well being."
How it Works:
Caraway's integrated care combines mental, reproductive and physical health by using a team-based and holistic approach. Patients benefit from enhanced collaboration between their doctors who work closely together to drive better outcomes. Caraway's care team of clinicians includes gynecologists, psychiatrists, family medical practitioners, adolescent specialists, therapist
, nurses, and care coaches. Via its mobile application, Caraway will provide 24/7 access to virtual care for members, enabling them to:
- Chat with a nurse practitioner for any type of healthcare concern
- Schedule a telemedicine appointment with a doctor or nurse practitioner
- Connect to in-person care by actively assisting students with care referrals, coordination and follow up
- Engage in self-guided care programs and therapy
- Access personalized content most relevant to college women+ and the healthcare interactions they are experiencing
- Access test kits at "home" for UTIs and STI diagnosis and treatment
"Today's college women+ face far too many barriers in getting the care they need," said 7wireVentures Managing Partner Lee Shapiro. "As the first generation to grow up with the internet, they're turning to digital care services for an experience that provides convenience and autonomy over their health. Caraway's integrated care team does just that and meets them where they are."
"Women experience health care differently to men in a vast array of ways," said OMERS Ventures Health-Tech Investor Chrissy Farr. "Unless women have the information, support, and confidence to manage their bodies – and start advocating for themselves in healthcare settings – poor outcomes will continue. Caraway offers a healthcare experience that delivers care and education for the college women's+ market that is both underserved and underrepresented."
"We are excited about Caraway's equitable approach to care," said Margaret Laws, president and CEO, Hopelab. "We are eager to support the Caraway team to ensure that BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students are thoughtfully included in their offering,"
The Caraway Board members are: Lee Shapiro and Alyssa Jaffee, 7wireVentures, Michael Yang of OMERS Ventures and Lori Evans Bernstein, CEO & Co-founder, Caraway. Notable angel investors in Caraway include: Trevor Price, Oxeon Investments, Elliot Cohen, Co-Founder of PillPack, Brian Regan, Deena Shakir, Partner at Lux Capital, Missy Krasner, Aike Ho, Partner at ACME, Doug Hirsch, CEO of GoodRx, Kate Ryder, CEO of Maven Clinic and prominent angel investor Leslie Schrock.
About Caraway
Caraway is a digital healthcare company for college women+ that provides integrated mental, reproductive and physical healthcare services. Built with students for students, Caraway offers personalized, evidence-based care 24/7. With an unprecedented need for mental health resources and new barriers and persistent inequities in women's+ health, Caraway provides access to trusted, holistic, and compassionate healthcare so women+ can get the care they need when they need it. For more information, visit us at Caraway.health and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Forty-foot processional, memorial scheduled for Madison County Deputy Sheriff Terry Dyer
A forty-foot memorial is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Monday to commemorate the life of Madison County Deputy Sheriff Terry Dyer.
Six motorcycles will escort the processional to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office in Denmark, according to a press release from the department.
Dyer served in law enforcement for more than 35 years.
He responded to a domestic violence call at a local church on April 18, 2021 and suffered a massive heart attack in court two days later.
Dyer was an Army veteran and served with law enforcement in Lexington, Jackson and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office before his death.
A memorial service will follow the processional's arrival at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office on Monday. It is open for the public to attend.
Katrina Smith is an education reporter at The Jackson Sun. Send those story ideas to kmsmith@gannett.com. | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/2022/06/24/memorial-terry-dyer-jackson-madison-county-sheriff/7726238001/ | 2022-06-25T02:44:47Z |
Expands JFE Shoji America's U.S. steel products business
- CEMCO brand, management structure, employees, and operations will be maintained
- CEMCO Produces more than 300 million lineal feet of high-quality steel framing and building products annually
- Transaction fills galvanized light gauge steel products position in JFE Shoji America's portfolio
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JFE Shoji Corporation, Tokyo, Japan and its subsidiary JFE Shoji America Holdings, Inc, Los Angeles, California has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of California Expanded Metal Products Co. (CEMCO®) from the Poliquin family ownership group. The transaction is expected to close in late September 2022 following customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.
Junji Yamada, CEO of JFE Shoji America Holdings, Inc remarked, "JFE Shoji America has a disciplined acquisition model. We seek valuable franchises with strong brands, similar corporate cultures, and excellent business fundamentals. CEMCO fits our acquisition target profile and fills a business portfolio gap. We want to welcome the CEMCO team to JFE Shoji America."
"CEMCO has built a brand on service, partnership and innovation with employees who are committed to our customers and shareholders who support them. We evolved from a single plant to four manufacturing and distribution locations in over 520,000 square feet with over 1,000 tons of daily production capacity," said Raymond E. (Ted) Poliquin, CEO and Chairman of the Board at CEMCO. "The Poliquin family is very pleased to sell CEMCO to JFE Shoji Corporation. We want to thank Junji Yamada-san and the JFE Shoji America team for the tremendous partnership and collaboration on our transaction. As we explored the potential sale to JFE Shoji, it was clear they have a passion for the CEMCO business and will be strong stewards in the years ahead."
Scott Yessner, CEMCO's Chief Financial Officer commented, "The strong industrial logic of a transaction between our firms was further supported by the alignment of culture and corporate objectives. CEMCO will fit seamlessly into the JFE Shoji group of businesses. We see significant synergy and scale potential in joining with the JFE Shoji Group. Both management and advisor teams worked collaboratively towards a successful transaction for our firms."
Post close, CEMCO will operate identically to its current operations. CEMCO's current management structure will remain in place and will allow CEMCO to provide the same high-level of service that its customers have come to expect. Integration related activities will be limited to back office corporate functions with no impact to customers, vendors, or business partners. Tom Porter, President of CEMCO and President of the SFIA commented, "The transaction is a great outcome for our customers, vendors, employees, and business partners. We will be able to take our great service model forward as it is today. JFE Shoji Group's capital, supply chain, and industrial operations resources will be a great benefit to CEMCO. We are really excited to leverage JFE Shoji's capabilities. CEMCO employs over 500 team members throughout the U.S. Our employees will be part of a larger business complex with even more opportunities."
CEMCO, which has been owned and operated by the Poliquin family since 1981, is one of the largest independent manufacturers of steel framing and lath products in the U.S. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in The City of Industry, CA, CEMCO has manufacturing and distribution operations in City of Industry, CA; Pittsburg, CA; Denver, CO; and Fort Worth, Texas. The company manufactures structural and non-structural light gauge steel framing products, metal lath, proprietary fire-air-sound products and building accessories. With more than one thousand committed jobs a year, CEMCO supplies a full range of commercial projects, including healthcare, office, retail, education, municipal and transportation. SoFi Stadium, Loma Linda Hospital, Hollywood Paladium Residential Towers, U.S. Olympic Museum in Colorado Springs, East 5th Street Hotel in Austin, and the Chase Center in San Francisco are just a few notable projects. CEMCO is also a supplier of solar structural steel framing. For more information, please visit www.cemcosteel.com.
CEMCO's transaction advisors included D.A. Davidson as sole financial advisor, DLA Piper for legal counsel, and KPMG for tax advisory. Mizuho served as financial advisor, Pillsbury Withrop Shaw Pittman as legal counsel, and Deloitte and Touche as tax and due diligence advisor for JFE Shoji America Holdings, Inc.
About JFE Shoji Corporation
JFE Shoji Corporation is working to establish a more stable revenue base by expanding both trade and business. In addition, JFE Shoji strengthens business foundation by accelerating collaborations between business bases based on global four key regions, which focuses on Japan, the Americas, China, ASEAN. By expanding supply chain from upstream to downstream with the focus on steel-related businesses, JFE Shoji opens new possibilities and pursue social and environmental issues such as carbon neutrality and a recycling-oriented society as opportunities for growth. While taking advantage of the management resources and information network, JFE Shoji is working on ESG management to lead during the times ahead. For more information on JFE Shoji Corporation visit https://www.jfe-shoji.co.jp/en/
About CEMCO®
California Expanded Metal Products Co. (CEMCO®) is the premier manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing and metal-lath products in the United States. Its product segments include Viper-X® and ViperStud Drywall Framing Products, Metal Lath, CEMCO® joint firestopping products, ProX Header®, Sure-Span® steel framing floor joist system, Sure-Board® for shear wall panels, and water-management products along with its SFIA Code Certified steel framing products. Founded in 1974, CEMCO is the leader in quality, service, and product development, and offers one of the broadest product lines available in cold-formed steel framing and metal lath and plastering products used for both the commercial and residential construction markets. For more information about CEMCO visit www.cemcosteel.com.
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Just when you thought rush hour couldn't get any worse.
A behemoth 11-foot alligator wandered onto State Road 417 in Florida on Wednesday morning, holding up traffic for almost an hour, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
The "moving speed bump" likely came from Lake Jesup, which is "quite the gator-populated lake," Bob Kealing, public information administrator for the sheriff's office, told CNN.
Lake Jesup, located in the center of Seminole County, is one of the largest lakes in central Florida.
"Thank you media and LEO partners for getting the word out on this 11-footer who strolled out of Lake Jesup this morning and in to Northbound 417 traffic causing quite a jam!" the sherrif's office said on Twitter.
Kealing told CNN that the gator was on the road from around 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. local time -- and that it isn't unusual to find wayward gators blocking traffic in Seminole County. "This is the time of year when alligators are particularly on the move, it's the mating season," he said.
Staff from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission arrived to relocate the alligator at around 9 a.m.
Kealing advised motorists to always call 911 if they encounter an alligator in the road. "Those are significant beasts, they can cause significant damage if you don't see one and you run over them," he said.
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Account-based marketing platform RollWorks, a division of NextRoll, today announced the launch of Journey Events for Salesforce to help marketing and sales teams visualize how their activities drive account progression and turn data into actionable insights. This integration builds on RollWorks' breadth of capabilities to empower B2B sales teams—earlier this month, the company launched RollWorks Journey Events for HubSpot, which brings the power of buyer journey stage data directly within CRM.
RollWorks Journey Events gives sales teams one easy, automated visualization into their account events from within and outside of RollWorks to see how they are driving account progression. Seeing how an account is influenced while moving through the buying journey allows organizations to understand what is working and what needs refinement in their ABM program to create lockstep customer engagements.
Specific features of Journey Events for Salesforce include:
- Event Timeline. View activity data like SDR emails sent and opened, meetings booked, opportunities opened/progressed, and deals closed from Salesforce alongside. RollWorks Web and Ad engagement data in a single timeline to see a comprehensive look at ABM program events.
- Journey Stage Visualization. View an account's stage progression or regression next to account engagement and activity to understand what activities across channels are more efficient at driving accounts through the buying journey. This helps sellers plan and personalize outreach by identifying the optimal time to contact an account and tailor messaging based on the last action that may have had an effect.
"Journey Events for Salesforce is a fantastic illustration of the power of ABM and CRM," said Darragh Fitzpatrick, Chief Revenue Officer at RollWorks. "With the addition of this solution, RollWorks has given the majority of go-to-market teams consolidated account-level visibility within Salesforce. Our own revenue team leverages this integration and has found it to be useful to understand what activities are driving progression and what messaging will resonate with prospects."
For more information on how ABM enhances your own inbound strategies, visit RollWorks to learn more about the company's partnership with Salesforce.
RollWorks, a division of NextRoll, offers ambitious B2B companies an account-based platform to align their marketing and sales teams and confidently grow revenue. Powered by proprietary data and machine learning, RollWorks' solutions address the needs of organizations large and small — from those with best-in-class ABM programs to those just beginning their exploration. By empowering teams to identify their target accounts and key buyers, reach those accounts across multiple channels, and measure program effectiveness in their system-of-record, RollWorks is an indispensable platform for marketers and sellers who believe that an account-based approach is just good business. To learn more visit www.rollworks.com.
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The Central Texas Food Bank has named Sari M. Vatske as the organization’s sixth president and chief executive officer in its 40-year history.
Vatske assumed leadership of the non-profit hunger relief agency on June 1, according to a news release.
She comes to the Austin-based agency from Feeding South Florida, where she served as executive vice president.
“It’s an honor to bring my food bank and community-building experience to the Central Texas Food Bank,” Vatske said in the news release. “The food bank has established an incredible foundation to meet the persistent and growing need for food security. I look forward to working with the dedicated team, board, volunteers, donors, nonprofits and community at large to continue enhancing and expanding the services and programs provided by the Central Texas Food Bank in service to our neighbors in need.”
Vatske takes the helm of the food bank at the onset of its crucial summer fundraising campaign, when children are out of school and utility bills rise, increasing the number of Central Texans in need.
“Inflation is also taking a toll, as reflected in an increase of more than 44,000 individuals served by the food bank from January to April of this year,” the release said.
Vatske holds a master of arts in international relations from Florida Atlantic University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Florida State University. She also has a certificate in high performance leadership from Cornell University and a Certified Fund Raising Executive.
The Central Texas Food Bank serves nearly 60,000 people each week in a 21-county service area that includes Bell County. Last year, the food bank distributed nearly 65 million pounds of food.
“Sari’s selection as the new president and CEO of the food bank caps an extensive nationwide search,” Central Texas Food Bank Board Chair Hari Jayaram said. “We’re very excited about the leadership skills she’ll bring to the Central Texas Food Bank as the organization faces the challenges of a growing population of food-insecure neighbors.”
Vatske replaces Derrick Chubbs, who left at the end of 2021 to lead the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida in Orlando. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/business/article_5de18734-e6ad-11ec-b23d-1b117ff489b1.html | 2022-06-08T06:01:07Z |
Winners Announced by the Texas Restaurant Association
Representing Some of Texas' Best Restaurateurs
AUSTIN, Texas, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) announced the winners for its coveted Texas Restaurant Awards Sunday, July 10 highlighting some of the state's most exciting leaders in hospitality. The 2022 Texas Restaurant Awards ceremony, was held as part of the anticipated celebration that kicked off the Texas Restaurant Foundation's annual Lone Star Bash during the Texas Restaurant Show, taking place July 9 - 11, 2022, at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, in Dallas, Texas.
"We are thrilled to celebrate the 2022 Award Winners and celebrate the best of the best and their outstanding achievements," said Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D., President & CEO of the TRA and TRF. "Winners represent restaurants from across the entire state of Texas, and each have demonstrated inspiring levels of dedication and excellence in their work."
In addition to the Awards, the students of Ben Barber Innovation Academy, Mansfield TX were recognized for their achievements as the Texas ProStart Championships in culinary and restaurant management. These talented students went on to win fourth place and first place, respectively at the National ProStart Invitation in Washington DC earlier in the year. (see team information below)
Major award categories include (see honoree bio's below):
RISING STAR AWARD presented by SYSCO
CHRISTIAN DORTCH, GEORGIE'S BY CURTIS STONE (DALLAS, TX)
This award recognizes the hard work that goes into opening a restaurant. This person or concept is an up-and-comer with ambitious goals and the grit to achieve them.
DEEP IN THE HEART AWARD presented by BEN E. KEITH
NORMA FRANCES 'TOOTSIE' TOMANETZ, SNOW'S BBQ (LEXINGTON, TX)
Texas is massive and filled with amazing talent. This award is designed to highlight those successful and creative restaurant owners and chefs with concepts not located in one of the big four metro areas (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, or Austin).
OUTSTANDING RESTAURATEUR AWARD - presented by CERBONI FINANCIAL
ALLI JARRETT, HAROLD'S RESTAURANT (HOUSTON, TX)
Every year, restaurateurs around the state are honored for work in their communities, leadership success, and entrepreneurial spirit. The finalists for this award come from the pool of winners of the Outstanding Restaurateur Awards, chosen by the individual 23 chapters that comprise the Texas Restaurant Association.
HALL OF HONOR
LISA PERINI, PERINI RANCH STEAKHOUSE (BUFFALO GAP, TX)
SAMMY CITRANO, GEORGE'S RESTAURANT (WACO, TX)
A long-standing Texas Restaurant Association tradition, outstanding individuals are inducted to the Hall of Honor each year to recognize their significant contribution to the Texas restaurant industry and to the association. This honor is the highest that the Association can bestow. To qualify, nominees must have a minimum of 15 years of TRA membership and exemplify superior business ethics.
CHEF TIM KELLY AWARD FOR EDUCATOR EXCELLENCE
CHEF TYLER KENT OSBURN 'CHEF TKO', Waller High School (WALLER, TX)
Texas ProStart instructors who demonstrate leadership and excellence in culinary education are eligible to contend for the annual Educator Excellence Award. Teachers must be advocates of the Texas ProStart program and dedicated to helping students achieve success. Awarded to educators who have made significant contributions in the classroom and beyond.
THE CARMELO MAURO AWARD - THE SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY
PATRICK COSTELLO, St. Philip's College (SAN ANTONIO, TX)
The Carmelo Mauro Award is annual recognition, given by the Texas Restaurant Foundation (TRF), for outstanding achievement by an individual philanthropist who has demonstrated the highest ethical standards, commitment, dedication, and talent towards the future of the restaurant and foodservice industry.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 2022 TRA CHAPTER RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR RECIPIENTS:
Abilene Chapter — Lindsay Flores, Lytle Land & Cattle Company
Brazos Valley Chapter — Clayton Rhoades, Chicken Express
Coastal Bend Chapter — Sam Canavati, Brewsters Street Ice House
El Paso Chapter — Jim Diaz, Pelican's Steak & Seafood
Galveston Chapter — Dennis Byrd, Island Famous
Greater Austin Chapter — Alex Eagle, Freebirds World Burrito
Greater Dallas Chapter — Christopher Aslam, Rock Strategic Restaurant Group
Greater Houston Chapter — Alli Jarrett, Harold's Restaurant
Lubbock Chapter — Jerol Fanta, Orlando's Italian Restaurant
Montgomery County Chapter — Darin McKenzie, McKenzie's Barbecue & Burgers
North Texas Chapter — Bob Bratcher, Daddy Bob's Smokewagon
Panhandle Chapter — Dallas Hager, Joe Taco
Permian Basin Chapter — Michael Ramirez, 10 Sports Bar & Grill
Rio Grande Valley Chapter — Sony Rego, Santa Fe Steakhouse
Sabine Area Chapter — Frankie Randazzo, Madison's Group
San Angelo Chapter — Ronnie Cajas, Street Eats
San Antonio Chapter — Dave Saylor, Acadiana Café
Waco Chapter — Massimo Di Campli, Di Campli's Italian Ristorante
HONOREE BIOS
RISING STAR AWARD presented by SYSCO
CHRISTIAN DORTCH, GEORGIE'S BY CURTIS STONE (DALLAS, TX)
When Christian Dortch's family moved from California to Hawaii in 2009, the high school transfer left him with enough credits to graduate. So Dortch decided to pack his schedule with electives: baseball and culinary arts. He didn't care for cooking at first—he'd ditch class to go surfing and practice baseball, determined to become a college athlete. But Dortch's culinary instructors saw his talent. One day, they surprised Dortch with a set of knives, a local chef to help train him, and a plane ticket to Southern California for the Best Teen Chef competition. With baseball playoffs the same week as the competition, Dortch was faced with a big decision. He went with his gut, cooked the best 3-course meal he could imagine, and won the first place prize of a $5,000 scholarship to The Art Institute of Orange County.
Immediately after graduating from culinary school, he became the executive chef of Hanna's Steakhouse. Hoping to further his learning, Dortch applied to Chef Curtis Stones' Michelin-starred new American restaurant, Maude, through Craigslist and was hired as a sous chef. When meat-centric Gwen opened in 2018, Dortch joined their kitchen before becoming the head chef of the SHARE program, implementing Curtis Stone concepts on cruise ships across the globe. When the coronavirus pandemic shut down restaurant operations overseas, Dortch was offered the head chef position at Georgie by Curtis Stone in Dallas. There, he's inspiring the new age of steakhouses, bringing global inspiration, seasonality, and Texas's best cuts to the white-clothed tables.
DEEP IN THE HEART AWARD presented by BEN E. KEITH
NORMA FRANCES 'TOOTSIE' TOMANETZ, SNOW'S BBQ (LEXINGTON, TX)
Norma Frances "Tootsie" Tomanetz (born April 21, 1935) is an American barbecue cook who is the pitmaster at Snow's BBQ in Lexington, Texas. In 2008, she rose to fame when Texas Monthly named Snow's as the best barbecue place in Texas[1] and she is often referred to as the "Queen of Texas BBQ."[2] She is featured in the first episode of the seventh season of Chef's Table, titled Chef's Table: BBQ, which aired on September 2, 2020.[3] Tomanetz lives in Giddings, Texas, and works during the week at Giddings High School as a janitor as Snow's BBQ is open only on Saturday.
OUTSTANDING RESTAURATEUR AWARD - presented by CERBONI FINANCIAL
ALLI JARRETT, HAROLD'S RESTAURANT (HOUSTON, TX)
Alli Jarrett is a 22-year resident of Houston and a native South Carolinian. She graduated from the University of South Carolina where she attended on a golf scholarship. Alli grew up in a family wholesale business, in Kingstree, SC, that her grandparents owned and operated for more than 50 years.
Prior to starting her first restaurant in Houston Heights, Alli worked for the United States Golf Association for 15 years, where she directed national championships and led the South Regional Affairs office, which included 7 states and Mexico.
Alli renovated the former clothing store, "Harold's in the Heights", which now serves the community southern cuisine and is known as Harold's Restaurant & Tap Room. Harold's specializes in fresh and local ingredients and has a rooftop terrace overlooking 19th Street. The restaurant has been named on Alison Cook's Houston Chronicle Top 100 Restaurant list in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Harold's is philanthropic with its support of Women of Wine Charities, Houston Food Bank, Rebuilding Together Houston, March of Dimes and The Beacon along with numerous other charities and local schools.
HALL OF HONOR
LISA PERINI, PERINI RANCH STEAKHOUSE (BUFFALO GAP, TX)
Lisa and her husband Tom are the owners and operators of Perini Ranch Steakhouse. Together they have created one of the most beautiful dining destinations on their working ranch in West Texas. When they got married, they made a pledge that there would be one Perini Ranch Steakhouse, but they would work every day to make it better, and that's held true. They've grown by opening other businesses that are all about their brand and hospitality - lodging, a retail store, a coffee shop, an event business, and more! So, it's never dull for Lisa at Perini Ranch Steakhouse. Lisa served as chairwomen of the Texas Restaurant Foundation and as president of the Texas Restaurant Association.
HALL OF HONOR
SAMMY CITRANO, GEORGE'S RESTAURANT (WACO, TX)
In 1992, Sammy A. Citrano III was the managing partner at the Elite Cafe and Health Camp on the circle. As friendly competitors, Sammy became familiar with the "George's" name and the economics of running local restaurants. In November 1993, Sammy was handed the George's torch. He and his family, with the help of the George's staff, have taken that little bar that started out in 1930 and expanded its history and notoriety.
Sammy was honored in 1998 as a recipient of the Greater Waco Chamber Outstanding Business Award. After Baylor became a contender in the Big XII, George's pushed forward even more by creating "The Party Zone!" for game fans. George's Big"O" tent continues is the hottest gathering outside of McLane Stadium for the coldest beverages around, during all Baylor home games.
CHEF TIM KELLY AWARD FOR EDUCATOR EXCELLENCE
CHEF TYLER KENT OSBURN 'CHEF TKO', Waller High School (Waller High School)
Chef Tyler Kent Osburn is a "rookie" educator at Waller High School and teaches Advanced Culinary Arts and Practicum. He graduated from Le Cordon Bleu with an Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts. He also studied food science at Texas Woman's University and Southwest Minnesota State University before completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management from Johnson & Wales University.
THE CARMELO MAURO AWARD - THE SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY
PATRICK COSTELLO, St. Philip's College (San Antonio)
Certified Executive Chef and Pastry Chef with ACF, Chef Patrick Costello is instructor and advisor for the Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts Department at St. Philip's College. After several years of working as a chef, Chef Patrick became a consultant and traveled the country helping with restaurant openings. His love for culinary arts began while living and traveling through Europe.
BEN BARBER INNOVATION ACADEMY, MANSFIELD TX
Instructors Chef Roberson & Chef Baker-Roberson share that the Culinary Competition Club exists to educate students on the intricacies of competing in various competitions that utilize their culinary and hospitality skills learned in class. We also introduce culinary students that are interested in this field to colleges and industry professionals that can help jumpstart their career in the foodservice industry. Our Club is an extension or beginning to any culinary arts class.
Culinary Team
INSTRUCTOR David Roberson – Chef Roberson
TEAM:
Travis Hill
Garrett Carter
Giovanni Vance
Travis Holley
Jalessa Gillett
Management Team
INSTRUCTOR Jocqui Baker-Roberson - Chef Baker-Roberson
TEAM:
Logan Ceraul
Bella Penns
Griffin Biddle
Alexa Davis
Formed in 1937, the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) serves as the advocate and indispensable resource for the foodservice industry in Texas. As a leading business association, the TRA represents the state's $70 billion restaurant industry, which comprises approximately 50,000 locations and a workforce of 1.3 million employees. Along with the Texas Restaurant Foundation, the workforce development arm of the TRA, the association proudly continues to protect, advance, and educate a growing industry as the TRA enters its 85th anniversary year. For more information, please visit www.txrestaurant.org.
Established in 1994 by the Texas Restaurant Association, the Texas Restaurant Foundation (TRF) is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization* focused on providing the necessary resources to help restaurateurs confront educational and labor challenges with the latest innovations in education, technology, and training as the workforce development arm of the TRA. The organization's flagship program is Texas ProStart, an industry-based, two-year high school culinary arts and restaurant management curriculum. Texas ProStart is currently in more than 185 Texas high schools, reaching more than 15,000 students annually. In 2020, the TRF established the TX Restaurant Relief Fund in response to the COVID-19 crisis to provide immediate financial support to independent restaurants, raising more than $3.5 million and distributing more than 800 grants.
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Woman injured in vehicle-pedestrian collision Tuesday morning in west Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A woman was taken to a local hospital after she was injured in a vehicle-pedestrian collision Tuesday morning in west Topeka.
The incident was reported around 10 a.m. at S.W. 6th Avenue and Orchard Street. The location was a block east of S.W. 6th and MacVicar.
Police at the scene said a silver Hyundai Veracruz was traveling west on S.W. 6th when it collided with a woman who was crossing the street.
Police said the woman was walking south across S.W. 6th at the Orchard intersection.
Orchard is a T-intersection with S.W. 6th at that location.
Police said the woman was taken by American Medical Response ambulance to the hospital. The extent of her injuries wasn’t immediately available.
However, police said the woman was speaking with first-responders at the scene.
The Hyundai came to a stop in the right lane of S.W. 6th immediately west of Orchard.
No other injuries were reported.
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA) between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 18, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased PEGA securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) PEGA had engaged in corporate espionage and misappropriation of trade secrets to better compete against Appian; (2) Defendants' product development and associated success was, in significant part, not the result of its own research and product testing but rather the result of such corporate espionage and trade secret theft; (3) Defendants had engaged in a scheme to steal Appian trade secrets, which was not only known to, but carried out through the personal involvement of PEGA's CEO; (4) PEGA's CEO and other officers and employees did not comply with PEGA's written Code of Conduct; (5) PEGA was "unable to reasonably estimate damages" in the Appian Litigation; and (6) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' statements about PEGA's business, operations, prospects, legal compliance, and potential damages exposure in the Appian Litigation were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis when made.
The truth regarding PEGA's fraudulent conduct was revealed after the close of the markets on May 9, 2022, when PEGA issued a press release announcing that the jury in the Appian Litigation had awarded Appian more than $2 billion for PEGA's misappropriation of trade secrets. In response to this news, PEGA's stock price fell 21%, from a closing price of $65.93 per share on May 9, 2022, to a closing price of $52.25 on May 10, 2022. As the market continued to digest the verdict, PEGA's stock price dropped another 8% to close at $48.07 per share the following day.
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PRINCE GEORGE, Va., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Touchstone Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC Pink: TSBA) and its wholly owned subsidiary Touchstone Bank (the "Bank"), today announced the appointment of Michelle H. Simon as Senior Vice President and Marketing Director at the Bank. Simon will be responsible for leading key priorities such as designing and implementing marketing strategies, directing sales initiatives, and improving brand awareness. Simon began her new role with Touchstone Bank in mid-July 2022.
"Marketing is an important aspect of our growth strategy at Touchstone and having Michelle join our team will help us move forward and differentiate ourselves," said James Black, President and CEO of Touchstone Bank. "Her depth of bank marketing experience, brand management, and strategic planning capabilities are extremely valuable and will play a vital role for us as we expand into more metro markets."
Most recently, Simon served as Director of Public Relations and Corporate Communications at a multi-billion-dollar financial institution based in Virginia, where she led the public relations and corporate communication initiatives, marketing sales campaigns, and specialized commercial bank marketing efforts. Simon has served as a lead marketer in the community banking industry throughout her career. Her career achievements include developing award-winning sales, marketing, and branding initiatives as well as distinct brands, product lines, and marketing/advertising strategies for community banks of various asset sizes.
"I am very excited to take on this role with Touchstone Bank and I am honored to be part of a bank that truly goes above and beyond to make a difference in the communities it serves. I look forward to helping Touchstone continue its pattern of growth and success. It is truly a privilege to join this outstanding team of community bankers, and I look forward to my future at Touchstone Bank."
Simon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism with a focus in Advertising from West Virginia University and is a graduate of the American Bankers Association's School of Bank Marketing and Management. She holds her CFMP license and is a member of the Virginia Banker's Association Marketing Committee and a past board member of the ABA Marketing Association.
Touchstone Bankshares, Inc. is the bank holding company for Touchstone Bank. Touchstone, through the bank and affiliates, provides a wide range of financial services including retail and commercial banking, insurance, credit cards, and secondary market mortgage lending. Touchstone also provides investment and wealth management services and management services for personal and corporate trusts, including estate planning, and trust administration. Visit www.touchstone.bank for more information.
In addition to historical information, this press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. For this purpose, any statement that is not a statement of historical fact may be deemed to be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from historical results or those anticipated by such statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; changes in interest rates and general economic conditions; the legislative/regulatory climate; monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government; the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios; demand for loan products; deposit flows; competition; demand for financial services in the Company's market area; mergers, acquisitions and dispositions; implementation of new technologies and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; and tax and accounting rules, principles, policies and guidelines.
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SAN DIEGO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income, NYSE: O), The Monthly Dividend Company®, today announced its Board of Directors has declared an increase in the company's common stock monthly cash dividend to $0.2475 per share from $0.247 per share. The dividend is payable on July 15, 2022, to stockholders of record as of July 1, 2022. This is the 116th dividend increase since Realty Income's listing on the NYSE in 1994. The ex-dividend date for July's dividend is June 30, 2022. The new monthly dividend represents an annualized dividend amount of $2.97 per share as compared to the current annualized dividend amount of $2.964 per share.
"Realty Income is resolute in our commitment to pay stockholders a monthly dividend that increases over time," said Sumit Roy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Realty Income. "I'm pleased that our Board of Directors has determined that Realty Income can increase the amount of the dividend this month. This will be the 624th consecutive monthly dividend payment made throughout our 53-year operating history."
Realty Income, The Monthly Dividend Company®, is an S&P 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats® index. We invest in people and places to deliver dependable monthly dividends that increase over time. The company is structured as a REIT, and its monthly dividends are supported by the cash flow from over 11,200 real estate properties owned under long-term net lease agreements with commercial clients. To date, the company has declared 624 consecutive common stock monthly dividends throughout its 53-year operating history and increased the dividend 116 times since Realty Income's public listing in 1994 (NYSE: O). Additional information about the company can be obtained from the corporate website at www.realtyincome.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. When used in this press release, the words "estimated," "anticipated," "expect," "believe," "intend," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements also include discussions of future operations and results, strategy, plans, or intentions of management including the payment of future dividends. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about us, which may cause our actual future results to differ materially from expected results. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are, among others, our continued qualification as a real estate investment trust; general domestic and foreign business and economic conditions; competition; fluctuating interest and currency rates; access to debt and equity capital markets; continued volatility and uncertainty in the credit markets and broader financial markets; other risks inherent in the real estate business including our clients' defaults under leases, potential liability relating to environmental matters, illiquidity of real estate investments, and potential damages from natural disasters; impairments in the value of our real estate assets; changes in income tax laws and rates; the continued evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken to limit its spread, and its impacts on us, our business, our clients, or the economy generally; the timing and pace of reopening efforts at the local, state and national level in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and developments, such as the unexpected surges in COVID-19 cases, that cause a delay in or postponement of reopenings; the outcome of any legal proceedings to which we are a party or which may occur in the future; acts of terrorism and war; any effects of uncertainties regarding whether the anticipated benefits or results of our merger with VEREIT, Inc. will be achieved; and those additional risks and factors discussed in our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Those forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future plans and performance and speak only as of the date of this press release. Actual plans and operating results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in this press release. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date these statements were made.
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A cross-generational survey reveals the significant knowledge gap between today's youth and the U.S. Army that lies at the center of the "Know Your Army" campaign
WASHINGTON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new cross-generational survey from the U.S. Army points to a widening knowledge gap between Gen Z (individuals ages 18-25) and America's largest military branch that is contributing to significant misperceptions of service. This reality is the inspiration behind the Army's latest "Know Your Army" campaign, which aims to educate today's youth about the wealth of Army benefits that can help them achieve their personal and professional goals, now and in the future.
The "Know Your Army" National Consumer Survey, fielded March 7-15, 2022, across a representative sample of 3,000 U.S. adults aged 18-76, found that 73 percent of Gen Z claims to be familiar with the Army – the highest of any generation – but the data breakdown tells a different story about their limited understanding of the Army and its ability to deliver on their needs. The survey data shows:
Gen Z Misperceptions of Army Service:
- 30 percent believe most Army jobs are combat roles.
- Only 51 percent think the Army allows time for recreation and hobbies, and they are the generation least likely to think Soldiers have work-life balance.
- Few Gen Z respondents demonstrate awareness of the breadth of Army benefits available to Soldiers, including:
Alignment Between Gen Z Career and Lifestyle Goals and Army Opportunities:
- They're unsure what they want in a career (52 percent) or the best steps to reach their goals (45 percent) and compared to other generations they are the least satisfied with their current career path.
- Their most coveted employer benefits include desired wage/salary (85 percent), health insurance (82 percent), and paid time off (80 percent).
- They are most interested in careers in arts/design/entertainment (20 percent), medicine (17 percent), and tech (15 percent).
- 90 percent wants to work for a company or organization that has a positive impact on society.
- 66 percent agrees that if a company or organization didn't have a diverse workforce, they wouldn't want to work there.
"Know Your Army" is the Army's latest response to these and other common misperceptions of service with a direct look at how the Army supports life beyond job and duty. The campaign introduces the lesser-known tangible and intangible benefits of Army service which include thirty (30) days paid annual vacation, home-buying benefits through the VA loan, pension plans after only 20 years of service, paid parental leave, and a diverse mix of Soldiers from every state in the U.S. and beyond.
"The Army has what Gen Z is looking for in an employer – they just don't know it yet," said Maj. Gen. Alex Fink, Chief of Army Enterprise Marketing. "'Know Your Army' plays an important role in shifting this narrative by educating young people about the incredible range of benefits making it possible for today's one million Soldiers to thrive at work and at home. Whether you're looking to continue your education, start a family, or travel the world, the Army is committed to helping you build the future you're looking for."
Five, 15-second videos headline "Know Your Army" and draw a connection between what youth want and unmatched Army benefits for Soldier lifestyles and wellbeing, positioning service as a smart choice and investment in their futures. The campaign's promotional assets provoke consideration of service using a relatable and fact-based tone as well as a hint of humor and optimism to drive engagement and inspire confidence.
"Know Your Army" is reaching nationwide audiences through a phased approach on television, online, and podcast channels, as well as meeting Gen Z where they are across social and community platforms including Reddit, Google Discovery, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The campaign is also being promoted across GoArmy social channels and GoArmy.com.
The campaign follows the announcement of the Army's largest, most attractive incentives package ever, including up to $50,000 in bonuses, preferred duty station selection, access to student loan repayment relief, and shorter enlistment periods.
For more information on "Know Your Army" and the benefits of Army service, visit GoArmy.com.
About the Army Enterprise Marketing Office (AEMO): AEMO is the U.S. Army's national marketing, marketing research and analysis and accessions analysis organization. AEMO develops innovative and effective ways to: connect with the American public to make the Army more accessible and understood; increase awareness of both the benefits and value of Army service; and motivate the most qualified candidates to choose the Army as their service of first choice.
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New Research Shows Our Smartphone Use Has Skyrocketed to 352 Times Per Day
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mask mandates may be lifting, but some of our pandemic-fueled habits are here to stay, including our "new normal" for screen time. In fact, even with the return of travel and in-person gatherings, most Americans can't seem to put their phones down and are reaching for their device an average of 352 times a day – once every two minutes and 43 seconds – according to new research by tech care company Asurion1. Whether we're sending text messages, capturing content or bringing up digital vaccination cards, it's a nearly 4-fold increase from a similar survey conducted by Asurion before the pandemic in 2019, when Americans said they checked their phones 96 times a day2.
"From video chatting with loved ones to conducting contactless payments, mobile banking and even bringing up menus at restaurants, the pandemic has certainly put our smartphones at the center of it all," says Anitha Somanahally, Asurion Senior Director, Research and Insights. "Our phones have become such a huge part of our day that when they break, getting them fixed or replaced becomes an urgent priority. No one knows this better than our Asurion Experts, who help panicked customers repair their much-needed devices every day – often within a few hours."
Asurion surveyed 1,965 U.S. adults to learn that three-quarters of Americans consider their phone a "necessity," rather than a "luxury." In fact, 1 in 5 of us is unwilling to go without our smartphone for more than "a few hours," and three-quarters of us are so attached to our devices that we take them into the bathroom. The main reason we're not ready to put down our devices? We want to stay in touch with family and friends, both near and far. While the pandemic and social distancing drove us apart physically, 86% of Americans say they primarily reach for their phones to keep in touch with family and friends by calling, texting, chatting on social media or emailing. Taking photos and video was the second biggest driver of phone use (61%), followed by mobile banking (46%), mobile gaming (40%) and online shopping (31%).
What's interesting is that even more Baby Boomers (75%) and Gen Xers (76%) consider their phones to be a necessity than the "techy" Gen Zers (71%) or Millennials (68%). The devices are so essential that 60% of Americans say they could go no more than a day without their phone if it were damaged so badly that they couldn't use it. And for parents, the urgency of having a working phone is even higher: 67% of parents said they'd need a working device within a day or sooner if theirs was lost, damaged or stolen.
Asurion provides quick and convenient device repair, replacement and support services through protection plans in partnership with leading wireless carriers and retailers, as well as through its uBreakiFix® by Asurion and Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™ stores. The more than 700 store locations across the U.S. provide professional fixes on smartphones, tablets, computers, game consoles and most anything else with a power button. The company's repair network also includes nearly 600 "We Come to You" mobile repair vehicles, bringing phone repair services to customers' homes, offices or wherever is most convenient. Customers enrolled in protection plans through their carrier can often take advantage of same-day delivery of replacement phones too. Need your tech fixed? Learn more at Asurion.com.
As the world's leading tech care company, Asurion eliminates the fears and frustrations associated with technology, to ensure our 300 million customers get the most out of their devices, appliances and connections. We provide insurance, repair, replacement, installation and 24/7 support for everything from cellphones to laptops and household appliances. Our experts are available online, on the phone, at one of our more than 700 stores, or can even come to you.
1Asurion-sponsored survey by Market Research Firm Dynata conducted March 2–9, 2022, of 1,965 U.S. adults (18+) representative of the U.S. population.
2Asurion-sponsored survey by Market Research Firm Solidea Solutions conducted August 18–20, 2019 of 1,998 U.S. smartphone users, representative of the U.S. population.
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(The Hill) — Several days before the results of the 2020 presidential election were called, Donald Trump Jr. texted former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows about ways to overturn the results, according to documents viewed by CNN.
The network reviewed a text message that was sent from former President Trump’s son to Meadows that was part of correspondence obtained by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, according to CNN.
In the text to Meadows on Nov. 5 at 12:51 p.m., Trump Jr. reportedly referred to the idea of having Republican-controlled state Houses put forward “Trump electors.”
The former president’s son also reportedly referenced filing legal challenges to state results and supporting recounts.
“It’s very simple,” Trump Jr. texted Meadows, according to CNN. “We have multiple paths We control them all.”
He also suggested an idea to have the House of Representatives vote by state party delegation, with each state getting one vote, in the event that neither presidential candidate had enough electoral college votes to secure the presidency, CNN reported.
“This is what we need to do please read it and please get it to everyone that needs to see it because I’m not sure we’re doing it,” Trump Jr. reportedly texted Meadows before laying out his ideas.
The last idea floated to Meadows by Trump Jr. was firing FBI Director Christopher Wray and White House coronavirus adviser Anthony Fauci.
“Fire Wray; Fire Fauci,” he said, according to the news network.
He then suggested that former acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell head the bureau.
An attorney for Trump Jr. said that the texts were most likely something the president’s son had forwarded from someone else.
“After the election, Don received numerous messages from supporters and others. Given the date, this message likely originated from someone else and was forwarded,” Alan Futerfas told The Hill in a statement.
George Terwilliger, an attorney for Meadows, did not have a comment when contacted by The Hill about the CNN report.
A House select committee spokesperson declined to comment to CNN regarding the matter.
The development comes as Trump and others have continued to push unsupported claims that the 2020 president election was fraudulent.
The Hill has reached out to the House committee for comment. | https://cw33.com/news/trump-jr-suggested-ways-to-overturn-2020-election-in-text-to-meadows-cnn/ | 2022-04-11T23:41:05Z |
The Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act would permanently ban horse slaughter in the U.S. and end the export of American horses for slaughter abroad
WASHINGTON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) commended the U.S. House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce for passing two critical equine protection bills: the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355), federal legislation that would permanently ban horse slaughter in the U.S. and end the export of American horses for slaughter abroad, and the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 5441), which would end the cruel practice of horse soring where chemicals and devices are used to inflict pain on show horses to force an exaggerated, high-stepping gait often referred to as the "Big Lick." The ASPCA recently testified before the Subcommittee in support of these bipartisan bills.
"Congress voted to ban horse slaughter well over a decade ago by large bipartisan majorities in the House and Senate and acted more than four decades ago to end the cruel practice of horse soring but legal loopholes have allowed American equines to be exported to other countries for slaughter, and horse soring to persist largely due to industry self-policing," Katlin Kraska, director of federal legislation for the ASPCA. "The ASPCA is committed to ensuring all equines have good welfare and we are working resolutely to provide support for horses in need, but we cannot succeed while the slaughter pipeline remains open because it directly impedes the rehoming of horses. We're grateful to Chairwoman Schakowsky for her leadership in advancing this bill, and we urge the full Energy & Commerce Committee to swiftly pass the SAFE Act to finally end this shameful chapter in American history and provide protections to American horses and the people who love them."
Despite congressional efforts that have effectively blocked the operation of horse slaughterhouses on U.S. soil since 2007, tens of thousands of American horses continue to be shipped to Canadian and Mexican slaughterhouses that supply other countries with horsemeat. The slaughter industry will only be stopped if Congress acts, and when they do, research published in 2017 reveals that 2.3 million Americans have both the strong interest and resources to adopt a horse. Compare this figure to the approximately 23,000 horses who were exported for slaughter last year – and trending even lower this year – there will be homes and good care for these horses for decades. With the equine industry and horse shelters working together to increase adoptions and provide safety net programs to help keep horses in homes, there are ample options for horses in need. It is past time to shut the door on slaughter for the sake of horses, owners, and the equine industry's well-being.
A recent national poll revealed that 83 percent of Americans oppose the slaughter of horses for human consumption and through the ASPCA's Equine Transition and Adoption Center work in Texas and Oklahoma, nearly 75 percent of horse owners indicated that a fear of slaughter caused them to hold on to their horse longer than expected, underscoring how slaughter gets in the way of providing good welfare.
The SAFE Act is cosponsored by more than half of the U.S. House of Representatives, which means it would pass if brought up for a floor vote. The bill must now be approved by the House Energy & Commerce Committee before it can go to the House floor for a vote.
For more information about the ASPCA's efforts to protect horses from slaughter, please visit www.aspca.org.
About the ASPCA®
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) was the first animal welfare organization to be established in North America and today serves as the nation's leading voice for vulnerable and victimized animals. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States. The ASPCA assists animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources. For more information, visit www.ASPCA.org, and follow the ASPCA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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SHANGHAI, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VISEN Pharmaceuticals, an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on endocrine diseases, today announced positive top-line results from its pivotal phase 3 trial, a randomized, open-label, active-controlled trial that compared lonapegsomatropin (TransCon hGH), a once-weekly administered long-acting drug that delivers unmodified growth hormone, to a daily human growth hormone (hGH) in children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in China.
"The trial met its primary objective, demonstrating that lonapegsomatropin was observed to be non-inferior and, additionally, superior to the daily growth hormone on the primary endpoint of annualized height velocity (AHV) at 52 weeks. The AHV for lonapegsomatropin was significantly greater than the daily hGH (p=0.0010)." said Pony LU, CEO and Board Member of VISEN Pharmaceuticals.
Top-line results from the trial indicate that lonapegsomatropin was well-tolerated and with comparable safety to daily growth hormone. The safety profile of lonapegsomatropin in Chinese children with GHD was consistent with global data reported previously.
VISEN Pharmaceuticals plans to submit clinical data as part of its Biologic License Application (BLA) to the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) when all preparation works are completed.
VISEN Pharmaceuticals has exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize lonapegsomatropin in Greater China. The drug is globally developed by Ascendis Pharma A/S and has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Commission (EC) for pediatric growth hormone deficiency in August 2021 and January 2022, respectively.
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Transaction Further Advances Stanley Black & Decker's Portfolio Transformation and Strategic Focus on Core Businesses
NEW BRITAIN, Conn., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its STANLEY Oil & Gas business to Pipeline Technique Limited, a leading provider of solutions to the energy industry. The pending sale of STANLEY Oil & Gas encompasses pipeline services and equipment businesses including CRC-Evans Pipeline International, Pipeline Induction Heat Ltd. and STANLEY Inspection, which generated combined revenues of approximately $140 million in 2021.
Don Allan, Stanley Black & Decker's President & CFO, stated, "The sale of our oil and gas business builds on our strategic commitment to streamlining our company to focus on our core Tools & Outdoor and Industrial businesses. The portfolio simplification is designed to leverage our leadership positions to drive innovation, organic growth and margin expansion, as well as generate significant long-term value for our shareholders. On behalf of the entire Stanley Black & Decker organization, I want to thank our STANLEY Oil & Gas team members for their valuable contributions over the years."
Stanley Black & Decker expects to incur a pre-tax, non-cash charge of approximately $125 to $200 million related to the write-down of the Oil & Gas net assets, which will be excluded from adjusted earnings. The results of the Oil & Gas business will remain in continuing operations and will not be reclassified as discontinued operations. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.
About STANLEY Oil & Gas
STANLEY Oil & Gas provides world-class pipeline services and equipment in more than 100 countries, offshore and onshore, working under the most extreme conditions and over the most difficult terrains. The business delivers the infrastructure and resources needed to serve pipeline contractors anywhere on earth — ensuring higher quality welds and lower downtime from start to finish. To learn more visit CRC-Evans Pipeline International, a STANLEY Oil & Gas company, at www.crc-evans.com.
About Stanley Black & Decker
Headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is the world's largest tool company operating nearly 50 manufacturing facilities across America and more than 100 worldwide. Guided by its purpose – for those who make the world – the company's more than 60,000 diverse and high-performing employees produce innovative, award-winning power tools, hand tools, storage, digital tool solutions, lifestyle products, outdoor products, engineered fasteners and other industrial equipment to support the world's makers, creators, tradespeople and builders. The Company's iconic brands include DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, Cub Cadet, Hustler and Troy-Bilt. Recognized for its leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG), Stanley Black & Decker strives to be a force for good in support of its communities, employees, customers and other stakeholders. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com.
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TOKYO, June 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Kenji Yasukawa, Ph.D., "Astellas") announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed a clinical hold on the FORTIS Phase 1/2 trial following the occurrence of a serious adverse event (SAE) of peripheral sensory neuropathy in one of the trial participants. FORTIS is a clinical trial evaluating AT845, an investigational adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene replacement therapy in adults with Late-Onset Pompe Disease.
The FDA informed Astellas that it did not have sufficient information to assess the risks to subjects and requires additional information about the recently reported SAE. To date, the SAE has been classified by the site investigator as Grade 1 (mild in severity) and deemed serious due to medical significance. A written explanation for the basis of the hold will be issued by the FDA and sent to Astellas within the next 30 days.
Astellas is working with the site investigator to closely follow the patient's clinical course and will continue to gather and review all relevant data. All currently enrolled participants will continue to be monitored closely per the study protocol.
"Patient safety is our top priority, and we are working closely with the FDA to determine appropriate next steps," explained Weston Miller, M.D., Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development at Astellas Gene Therapies. "We remain committed to the safe and effective development of AT845 and will keep the scientific and patient communities informed with updates as we learn more."
Astellas is focused on developing genetic medicines and working alongside its world-renowned partners to build a portfolio of potentially life-changing gene therapies. Astellas strives to identify, develop and deliver therapies for patients with genetic diseases who currently have few or no effective treatment options.
Astellas is reviewing potential financial impacts of this matter for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023.
About Pompe Disease
Pompe disease is a rare, severe, autosomal recessive metabolic disease characterized by progressive muscular degeneration. The overall incidence is estimated to be approximately 1 in 40,000 births1, although frequency and disease progression varies with age of onset, ethnicity and geography.2 The disease is caused by mutations in the alpha-glucosidase (GAA) gene that prevent the production and function of a protein called acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA). GAA is responsible for metabolizing glycogen, and dysfunction or absence of this protein results in the accumulation of glycogen in tissues, primarily in the skeletal and cardiac muscles, where it causes damage to tissue structure and function. Currently, the only approved treatment for Pompe is enzyme replacement therapy (ERT), which is a chronic treatment delivered in bi-weekly infusions and relies solely on tissue uptake of GAA from plasma.
About AT845 for the treatment of Late-Onset Pompe Disease (LOPD)
Astellas is developing AT845, a novel gene replacement therapy using an AAV8 vector under a muscle-specific promotor to deliver a functional copy of the GAA gene, for the treatment of LOPD. AT845 is being investigated to determine whether it can deliver a functional GAA gene that is efficiently transduced to express GAA directly in tissues affected by the disease, including skeletal and cardiac muscle.
About FORTIS
FORTIS (NCT04174105) is a multicenter, open-label, ascending dose Phase I/II first-in-human clinical trial to determine if AT845 is safe and tolerable in adults with LOPD. The primary endpoints of the trial are safety and tolerability, as well as efficacy measures, including change in muscle GAA protein expression and enzyme activity from baseline. Secondary endpoints evaluate improvements in respiratory, endurance and quality of life measures.
About Astellas
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are promoting the Focus Area Approach that is designed to identify opportunities for the continuous creation of new drugs to address diseases with high unmet medical needs by focusing on Biology and Modality. Furthermore, we are also looking beyond our foundational Rx focus to create Rx+® healthcare solutions that combine our expertise and knowledge with cutting-edge technology in different fields of external partners. Through these efforts, Astellas stands on the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into value for patients. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.astellas.com/en.
About Astellas Gene Therapies
Astellas Gene Therapies is an Astellas Center of Excellence developing genetic medicines with the potential to deliver transformative value for patients. Based on an innovative scientific approach and industry leading internal manufacturing capability and expertise, we are currently exploring three gene therapy modalities: gene replacement, exon skipping gene therapy, and vectorized RNA knockdown and will also advance additional Astellas gene therapy programs toward clinical investigation. We are based in San Francisco, with manufacturing and laboratory facilities in South San Francisco and Sanford, N.C.
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In this press release, statements made with respect to current plans, estimates, strategies and beliefs and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements about the future performance of Astellas. These statements are based on management's current assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in general economic conditions and in laws and regulations, relating to pharmaceutical markets, (ii) currency exchange rate fluctuations, (iii) delays in new product launches, (iv) the inability of Astellas to market existing and new products effectively, (v) the inability of Astellas to continue to effectively research and develop products accepted by customers in highly competitive markets, and (vi) infringements of Astellas' intellectual property rights by third parties.
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2Ausems MG, et al. Frequency of glycogen storage disease type II in The Netherlands: implications for diagnosis and genetic counselling. European Journal of Human Genetics, 1999. Available from: https://www.nature.com/articles/5200367.pdf?origin=ppub; Lin CY, et al. Pompe's disease in Chinese and prenatal diagnosis by determination of alpha-glucosidase activity. Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease, 1987. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3106710/; Hirschhorn R, et al. Pediatric Research, 2004; Bashan N, et al. Glycogen storage disease type II in Israel. Israel Journal of Medical Sciences, 1988. Available from: https://europepmc.org/article/med/3132435; Meikle PJ, et al. Prevalence of Lysosomal Storage Disorders. JAMA, 1999. Available from: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/188380
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9 wounded in shooting outside Cincinnati bar, police say
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - Police in Cincinnati are investigating a shooting that left nine people injured Sunday morning.
The shooting happened around 2:00 am outside of Mr. Pitiful’s bar at 13th and Main Streets, WXIX reported.
Lt. Col. Mike John says the victims were taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and none were in critical condition.
He says an officer fired one shot at the suspect as that person fled the scene, but it’s unknown whether the shooter was wounded.
John says there was a large police presence in the area due to the crowds that have been on Main Street for the last month or so.
Witnesses and anyone with video of the shooting are asked to contact authorities.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) between May 6, 2020 and June 24, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 3, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Carvana securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Carvana class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6457 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 3, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, defendants' statements about Carvana's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Carvana class action, go https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6457 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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LambdaTest, through this grant, looks to support open-source innovation in software testing frameworks and toolsets that will positively impact the larger community
SAN FRANCISCO , Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LambdaTest, the leading continuous quality testing cloud platform, has announced a $250,000 grant for open-source developers who are working on testing frameworks and tools. Through this grant, LambdaTest looks to support deep-rooted innovation that will push the envelope for the entire QA and Testing community.
"We are excited to announce LambdaTest's open source grant worth $250,000. This is one of the many key initiatives that we want to take to support innovation in the testing space. The software industry is all about solving problems together and then sharing it with the world.," said Maneesh Sharma, COO, LambdaTest. "At LambdaTest, we truly believe there is a lot of innovation our open source and testing community can drive. Through the grant, we hope to trigger discussions, provide feedback, and share learnings to push our testing community forward. We are already running Selenium, Playwright, and Appium certifications to skill the community. We hope a grant like this will be pivotal in creating game-changing testing stacks that will solve today's and future problems."
Open source developers who are working on projects on testing frameworks and tools and have made significant contributions or are a maintainer of at least one open-source testing project can apply for the grant. They should also have a GitHub profile detailing their experience and outlining their contributions to open source projects and the community. As part of applying for the grant, applicants should outline how the grant will help their project or community.
LambdaTest has also created a GitHub Collection on Open Source Testing Frameworks and Tools for the community to reference. The company also supports open source projects with their testing needs by providing free product licenses, including to the core browser and mobile app testing platform and HyperExecute, an IP-led smart test orchestration platform. To learn more about LambdaTest's open source program and grant, interested applicants can visit https://www.lambdatest.com/open-source-grants.
About LambdaTest
LambdaTest is a continuous quality testing cloud platform that helps developers and testers ship code faster. Over 7000+ customers, and 1+ million users across 130+ countries rely on LambdaTest for their testing needs.
LambdaTest platform provides secure, scalable, and insightful test orchestration for customers at different points in their DevOps (CI/CD) lifecycle:-
- Browser & App Testing Cloud allows users to run both manual and automated tests of web and mobile apps across 3000+ different browsers, real devices, and operating system environments.
- HyperExecute helps customers run and orchestrate test grids in the cloud for any platform and programming language at blazing fast speeds to cut down on quality test time, helping developers build software faster.
For more information, please visit, https://lambdatest.com
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tandem Infrastructure ("Tandem") announced today that Hudson Sustainable Group and affiliates (collectively, "Hudson"), have invested in the newly formed "green" industrial real estate platform.
The strategic investment from Hudson will enable the company to accelerate its plans to launch a nationwide industrial real estate portfolio that will have a heightened focus on sustainability and decarbonization solutions for real estate tenants and logistics companies. Tandem is one of the first companies purpose-built to incorporate commercial solar, battery storage, electric truck charging infrastructure and new cutting-edge sustainable upgrades into a network of industrial real estate assets.
"Hundreds of companies have pledged to shrink their carbon footprint and they seek to utilize the industrial real estate they occupy to support their decarbonization initiatives. By providing high-quality sustainable infrastructure for our tenants, the Tandem platform transforms a potential cost center into a revenue generating amenity allowing us to capture better rents, achieve higher values for our properties and help lower carbon emissions in a meaningful way. Now that we have partnered with the team at Hudson, we are officially a new type of operator with extensive expertise across commercial real estate, sustainable infrastructure, and emerging energy technologies," said Patrick O'Malley, Managing Partner and Founder of Tandem.
Under this strategic partnership Tandem will benefit from the expertise and resources of the Hudson Sustainable Group platform.
"Tandem represents a core component of our strategy to incorporate technology-enabled services that reduce carbon emissions in commercial buildings, while also unlocking great value for our investors. We firmly believe several existing and emerging technologies can have an outsized role on industrial real estate returns when properly deployed across a portfolio," said Neil Auerbach, CEO of Hudson Sustainable Group.
The investment from Hudson validates Tandem's roadmap as the company leverages its alternative energy investment expertise to support and help grow the company. Wilson Chang and Stephen Rothstein will also join Tandem's Board of Directors.
ABOUT TANDEM
Launched in 2021 Tandem Infrastructure ("Tandem") is a purpose-built platform that incorporates commercial solar, battery storage, electric truck charging capabilities and new innovative sustainable upgrades into industrial real estate assets across the country. For more information visit www.tandeminf.com
ABOUT HUDSON
Hudson Sustainable Group ("Hudson", or the "Company"), with offices in Miami and Tokyo, is focused on investing in the sustainability sector globally, with an emphasis on renewable energy, resource efficiency, and other aspects of sustainability. Founded in 2007, Hudson acts as both a principal investor and asset manager and has made investments in energy technology and infrastructure across 26 countries. For more information, visit www.hudsonsustainable.com
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Sherman names final selection for new police chief
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Sherman named Assistant Police Chief Jason Jeffcoat as the final selection for the new chief.
If approved, he will fill the vacant position previously held by Zachary Flores, who the city named as its executive director of public safety in April.
“When I got hired on in 1998, I never would have thought that I would be in this position,” said Jason Jeffcoat.
While Jeffcoat may just be the new chief in town, this town certainly isn’t new to him.
“I care about this community, I care about the image that the police department has,” said Jeffcoat. “I want to keep up our image, continue working with the community, community leader groups and to continue to build upon that and just make Sherman a happy and safe place.”
Jeffcoat has worked with the department for 24 years, starting as a patrol officer, moving up as a detective in the Criminal Investigations Division, and eventually working as a narcotics detective.
He worked his way up from corporal, to sergeant, to lieutenant and finally assistant chief, where he’s served for the last five years until the Sherman City Manager decided to appoint him as chief.
“We don’t have time to really give someone a year or two to build these relationships and to get out into the community because we’re growing so quickly, so having him in-house, being able to provide that immediately was a big part of the decision for me,” said Sherman City Manager Robby Hefton.
On Jeffcoat’s to-do list, he said he wants to guarantee the department can meet the needs of a growing community.
“What I’d really like to concentrate on is hiring new officers, getting all of our new officer positions filled, and also how do we retain the officers that we have, so that’s a big issue to me,” said Jeffcoat.
On Monday, Sherman City Council will make the final vote, either locking him in as chief or starting the searching process over.
“I expect no problems with the city council appointing him as chief,” said Hefton.
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Kindthread partners with ALL IN: WellBeing First for Healthcare, a call to action by #FirstRespondersFirst and Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation to prioritize mental health and create sustainable change for healthcare workers
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindthread, a global company of trusted healthcare apparel brands, today announces a worldwide partnership in support of ALL IN: WellBeing First for Healthcare, a call to action by #FirstRespondersFirst and the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation to support systems-level change and a cultural shift that prioritizes the well-being of healthcare workers. Kindthread's commitment includes an inaugural, first-year pledge of up to $250,000 in support of creating real-life solutions for healthcare professionals while broadening awareness of and engagement with well-being and mental health support resources.
Kindthread is a modern, digitally-forward, customer-obsessed organization, dedicated to serving healthcare professionals while driving positive community impact. Its mission to improve the lives of healthcare workers extends beyond product and retail experience. As rates of burnout, turnover, and post-traumatic stress reach an all-time high within the healthcare community, Kindthread aims for its efforts to deliver solutions that address the nuanced needs of healthcare workers. Through Acts of Kindthread, their social impact platform, the brand partners with non-profit organizations to raise awareness, inspire action, and support advocacy efforts that deliver meaningful and sustainable impact.
"As a company that serves the healthcare community, all of us at Kindthread are committed to making a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of healthcare professionals worldwide," said David Murphy, CEO of Kindthread. "Our partnership with ALL IN: WellBeing First for Healthcare is an important step in bringing our community together to find the best ways of caring for those who care for us."
ALL IN: WellBeing First for Healthcare is a call to action by #FirstRespondersFirst and the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation and supported by a coalition of leading healthcare organizations committed to prioritizing the well-being of the healthcare workforce. "The core of our work is to prioritize the well-being of those who have focused their entire professions on caring for others," said Deborah Marcus, CAA Foundation Executive. "The cross-sectoral partnerships and relationships that we have built to drive our mission forward are crucial to achieving systemic change needed for a more supported workforce. The creativity of Kindthread's contribution in this space is appreciated and we look forward to the impact we will be able to realize together."
Prior to announcing ALL IN, in March of 2020, in response to COVID 19, CAA Foundation, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Thrive Global launched #FirstRespondersFirst to provide much-needed physical and psychological support and resources to frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This timely partnership comes off the heels of the recently published report that addressed Health Worker Burnout. Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A. Vice Admiral, U.S. Public Health Service Surgeon General of the United States prefaced: "Addressing health worker burnout is about more than health. It's about reflecting the deeper values that we aspire to as a society—values that guide us to look out for one another and to support those who are seeking to do the same. Health workers have had our backs during the most difficult moments of the pandemic. It's time for us to have theirs."
The first event Kindthread is supporting in collaboration with #FirstRespondersFirst and ALL IN:WellBeing First for Healthcare, is the NurseHack4Health Pitch-a-thon, an event that empowers nurse-led, interdisciplinary teams to ideate, create solutions, and pitch ideas that directly address wellbeing and workplace challenges.
"Being a part of this event underscores Kindthread's commitment and dedication to the nursing community and our understanding of the critical role they play in helping find solutions for the challenges that healthcare professionals face," said Murphy. "We want to help create sustainable solutions that take care of our healthcare professionals and improve our entire healthcare system."
An always-on platform, Acts of Kindthread is committed to delivering financial and in-kind resources to grassroots advocacy groups and leading nonprofits in support of healthcare professionals and scaling sustainable solutions that promote their holistic well-being.
Visit www.kindthread.com/commitment to learn how you can participate in Kindthread's inaugural pledge and uplift healthcare workers in your community.
ABOUT KINDTHREAD
Kindthread is dedicated to serving and transforming the healthcare apparel industry while driving positive community impact. Kindthread's mission driven ethos is committed to delivering significant impact through awareness, advocacy, and action within the communities in which it operates. The company's global ecosystem of trusted brands and highly coveted products creates an unprecedented retail experience for healthcare professionals around the world. The Kindthread portfolio of brands includes Landau, White Cross, Chefwear, and leading omni-channel retailer Scrubs & Beyond. Acts of Kindthread is an overarching initiative of the Kindthread portfolio of brands. In partnership with industry leading nonprofits, academic institutions and grassroots advocacy programs, Acts of Kindthread delivers financial and in-kind resources in support of healthcare workers and scales sustainable solutions that promote their holistic well-being. For more information, please visit www.kindthread.com and www.kindthread.com/commitment.
ABOUT #FIRSTRESPONDERSFIRST
#FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Thrive Global, and CAA Foundation, takes a whole human approach to addressing the needs of frontline workers in order to support their ability to serve on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. #FirstRespondersFirst's fundraising call to action helps provide essential supplies, protective equipment, accommodations, child care, food, and critical mental health support and resources to ensure that our frontline workforce is protected, well-supported and resilient. #FirstRespondersFirst is a fund of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. EIF is a Charity Navigator Four-Star Charity that meets all 20 Better Business Bureau charity standards and carries the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency. For more information, please visit https://www.firstrespondersfirst.com
ABOUT ALL IN: WELL-BEING FIRST FOR HEALTHCARE
ALL IN: WellBeing First for Healthcare is a call to action by #FirstRespondersFirst and the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation and is supported by a coalition of leading healthcare organizations committed to prioritizing the well-being of the healthcare workforce. For more information, please visit https://www.allinforhealthcare.org
ABOUT DR. LORNA BREEN HEROES'S FOUNDATION
The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being and job satisfaction. We envision a world where seeking mental health services is universally viewed as a sign of strength for health care professionals.
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Poor shooting costs Celtics late in Game 1 loss to Bucks
By KYLE HIGHTOWER
AP Sports Writer
BOSTON (AP) — For most of Game 1 of their second-round series opener against Milwaukee, the Celtics did pretty much everything they wanted to on the defensive end against Giannis Antetokounmpo. They just couldn’t overcome what Milwaukee collectively did to them when they had the ball. Boston produced its worst offensive performance of this postseason during its 101-89 loss to the Bucks Sunday, shooting a playoff-low 33 percent with just 21 assists and a playoff-high 18 turnovers. Milwaukee did it by limiting Boston’s top two scorers – Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown – to 21 and 12 points respectively, on a combined 10 of 21 shooting. Celtics guard Marcus Smart also played the second half after injuring his shoulder and quad. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/01/poor-shooting-costs-celtics-late-in-game-1-loss-to-bucks/ | 2022-05-02T02:24:15Z |
Scattered storms end Saturday morning, not as hot in the days ahead
“Less hot” air flowing southward with a cold front
An intensely hot air mass, moderately high moisture levels and an approaching cold front triggered scattered thunderstorms across central and western Oklahoma Friday afternoon. These are drifting into Texoma this evening; rain odds are highest in the western portion of our viewing area. The chance of storms through midnight runs from 10% in Choctaw and Pushmataha Counties to 40% in Carter, Love, and Murray, with everybody else in between.
Winds shift to the north behind the overnight frontal passage, except for a small chance of a Saturday morning shower most of the weekend will be dry. Some good news – temperatures drop a bit with most spots in the mid to upper 90s for highs by Sunday.
Steve LaNore
Chief Meteorologist
News 12 / KXII-TV
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Youth sports are supposed to be fun, build character and improve fitness.
In many cases, however, they're also causing injuries, social anxiety and mental health problems for athletes and parents alike.
Author Linda Flanagan tackles this conundrum in her new book, "Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports -- and Why it Matters." Flanagan alleges that the $19 billion youth sports industry has gotten out of control, a serious problem considering about 60 million children and teens from ages 6 to 18 participate in organized sports each year, according to the National Council of Youth Sports.
To hear Flanagan tell it, the issue has gotten way beyond parents behaving badly from the sidelines. Her takeaway: While youth sports have positives, the industry is in dire need of perspective and change.
Flanagan is no stranger to the ins and outs of youth sports -- the 59-year-old writer from Summit, New Jersey, has three grown children, one of whom was heavily into sports. She also coached girls' sports from 2002 to 2019. CNN talked with Flanagan to discuss her work and to learn more about what parents can do to ensure kids engage in youth sports programs on their own terms.
This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.
CNN: What are the positives of youth sports?
Linda Flanagan: There are so many. Exercise is a positive. Every week we learn more and more about how essential movement is, and for kids it's so important to get on that track of exercising while they're young. To develop lifelong commitment to moving and exercise. Sports build camaraderie. They teach teamwork. At a time when kids are obsessed with technology, sports also keep them away from their phones. Sports provide opportunities for kids to get to know other kids from other backgrounds. In that sense, youth sports can be a great leveler.
CNN: What negatives have emerged around youth sports?
Flanagan: Youth sports have become a class-based system. Participation is determined by household income. If you're on the low-income side of things, your chances of participating are lower. A third of the kids in lower-income housing are inactive, they don't play at all. On this low end there's too little (participation), and on the upper end -- among families that can afford it -- you've got too much. There are all sorts of club teams.
It's a feast or famine situation: famine in low-income areas and feasting among the high-income (set). Families with higher incomes also lean toward sport specialization at a younger age. Parents start out thinking (that) this is the only way to do it. And they push, so kids play too much and get injured, burned out and end up wanting to quit. A lot of kids quit before they even get to high school. For them the joy is gone.
CNN: From your research, what is corrupting youth sports?
Flanagan: I identify three main large causes. First is money. Youth sports are an enormous industry -- a $19 billion industry. That's larger than the National Football League, which (was) estimated to be $15 billion (in 2019). The youth sports industry has grown 90% since 2010. That means there are a lot of people (who) are profiting off it.
The second cause is the changed perspective on childhood. This is a cultural change; sometime between the 1970s and the 1990s, children moved from our employees to our bosses. The whole idea of what parents are expected to do for their kids and what kids mean for their parents has changed. Now a child's success in youth sports carries with it some status. My parents didn't attach their status to how their kids did in sports. They had their own lives.
The third cause is change at colleges and universities. Tuition is so high, and there's this perception that it's harder to get into the top schools. Being an athlete can help defray those costs. (The National Collegiate Athletic Association gives out more than) $3.6 billion every year in athletic scholarships. That's a lot of rewards for kids who excel at sports.
CNN: How are parents complicit in this problem?
Flanagan: That middle chunk, the issue with kids moving from employees to bosses -- that's the big problem for parents. Today everything our kids do seem to be a reflection on us. It's hard to resist that kind of pressure to do everything we possibly can for your kids. Most parents start out with good intentions. The issue takes on a life of its own when kids start to do well.
Parents are reluctant to acknowledge how much this matters to them. Sometimes it matters too much. We become too invested. That's when it tips over from love for the child to ego gratification to the parents. That's when it robs youth sports of what makes them fun. We're supposed to be midwives to their development, not the primary recipients of the rewards. It's a slippery slope.
CNN: How do parents know their own obsession with youth sports is getting out of hand?
Flanagan: Parents can start by asking themselves some questions: Am I one of those crazy parents? How would I feel if my child decided to quit? Would I be devastated? How many minutes does it take me at a cocktail party or when I'm meeting someone to talk about my child's performance in sports? These are all important questions to answer.
If you would be devastated by your child quitting, maybe you're a little too invested. If you talk about your kids' accomplishments before your own, maybe you need to back off. According to one study I looked at, 19% of (families) spend 20 hours a week or more on kids' sports. When you find your whole life being swallowed by youth sports, that's a warning sign. You're too invested.
CNN: What happens when a kid specializes in one sport?
Flanagan: Apples are good for kids, but if your child wants to eat apples all day, are you going to let them do that? No way. It's too much of one thing. It's not healthy for a child to specialize in one thing. Kids need broad developmental experiences.
All the medical experts I spoke to -- among them there is absolute consensus that sport specialization is not good for kids. It's not good for physical development, and it's not good for emotional development. College coaches want kids who play multiple sports. The best athletes play multiple sports. People who argue for it are the ones who profit from it.
It's not in kids' best interest to specialize before they are adolescents. By the time they're 14 or 15, maybe they're old enough to decide for themselves. Even then, most are likely to burn out. Then there are the long-term consequences of overdoing it in kids' sports.
Every year in my town I hear about middle school girls who have torn their ACLs (a knee ligament) playing lacrosse. Usually, they're 12 or 13. Some studies say half of people who tear their ACLs will get arthritis in 10 years. We're missing something here.
CNN: What's the solution? How can parents "take back the game," as your book is titled?
Flanagan: I offer four principles to guide you as a parent. The first is to look at your child and recognize that interest and passion in any of this must come from them. They need to be the ones deciding how much they want to play. If you're the adult mandating sports participation, that's not going to end well. That doesn't mean you can't nudge them a little bit, but you should allow them as much decision-making as possible.
The second principle: Keep your family whole. The youth sports industry is going to try to tear you apart. If you get into it, you'll find yourself on a weekend where Mom is going to Maryland for a tournament with one kid, while Dad is going to New York with another. It doesn't need to be that way. Start later, stay local and object to the dumb stuff. Parents must recognize they have agency, and they need to exercise it to stay sane.
My third piece of advice: Try to keep perspective. Everything in youth sports always seems more important than it is. It isn't that important. Talk to older adults who've been through this for some insight. Imagine how you'll look at this dilemma in five years. It's OK if your child misses some games. It's OK if your child wants out.
Finally -- and this is important -- parents must model what they want their kids to learn. A lot of this is about following a positive picture of adulthood. We have lost track of what we're modeling to our kids. All we do is tend to them. No wonder they don't want to grow up -- all we're doing is driving them around and tending to their every need. It doesn't have to be that way.
CNN: How can parents weather the inevitable fights over scaling back?
Flanagan: Parents aren't powerless. You can safeguard your own family and look out for your kids in a way that enables them to do sports on your terms. Parents can't wait for the system to self-correct. They must stop it themselves, put their flag in their ground and say, "We're not doing this anymore." So much of this is grounded in anxiety and worry about the future. It's OK for parents to just take a step back and let kids be kids.
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SHANGHAI, Aug. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Sanyou Biopharmaceuticals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (Sanyou) and Shanghai KangaBio Co., Ltd. (KangaBio) have reached an antibody drug licensing agreement, regarding a proprietary monoclonal antibody drug developed by Sanyou, which grants KangaBio an exclusive license to exploit the antibody for research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of immunotherapy products. KangaBio, as a rising star biotechnology company, is committed to developing innovative prodrugs and providing innovative medicine to address unmet clinical needs. While Sanyou is a biological high-tech company focusing on innovative antibody drugs R&D services. Based on the two companies' respective strengths and industry resources, Sanyou and KangaBio will work together to contribute to the development of innovative prodrugs for immunotherapy.
Previously, KangaBio and Sanyou reached a collaboration agreement on two monoclonal antibody drugs developed by Sanyou and signed high-level term sheet. In addition to the license transfer of drug candidates, the two companies have also successively reached to collaborative development, commissioned R&D, technical services and other forms of staged R&D collaboration. Sanyou fully exploits its 6 types of one-stop innovative antibody drug integrated services, 11 types of flexible and adaptable antibody drug R&D staged technical services and 11 types of diverse antibody generation featured services to fully support the drug development of KangaBio.
Dr. Weidong Jiang, founder and CEO of KangaBio, said, "We are looking forward to this collaboration. KangaBio is committed to developing low toxicity and high efficacy immuno-agonists and innovative prodrugs of multi-specific antibodies. This strategic partnership with Sanyou is expected to utilize the advantages of Sanyou's internationally leading innovative antibody drug development and value transformation platform, to further enrich KangaBio's innovative product pipeline, to accelerate the R&D of our innovative antibody drugs and to address unmet clinical needs."
Dr. Guojun Lang, founder and CEO of Sanyou, said, " We are extremely honored to collaborate with KangaBio again. During the past numerous collaborations, Sanyou has saved valuable time with the pre-clinical drug R&D for KangaBio, owing to the comprehensive innovative drug development system and rich industrialization experiences. The close collaboration also demonstrates the strong complementary character of our business layout. We look forward to more in-depth communication and collaboration with KangaBio in the future and wish that this collaboration will bring benefits to the development of KangaBio. Sanyou and Kanga will team up to accomplish remarkable achievements.
About KangaBio
KangaBio was founded in 2021 by Dr. Weidong Jiang. KangaBio is a biotech company focused on providing innovative medicine to address unmet medical needs. KangaBio is committed to developing prodrugs of immune-stimulating agents and other multi-specific biologics to avoid toxicities for previously validated targets and to increase drug efficacy. Dr. Weidong Jiang, B.S. from Hangzhou University (Zhejiang University), M.S. from Shanghai Institute of Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ph.D. from Giessen University, Germany, Post-doc from University of California, Worked at ChemGenics (Millennium/Takeda), Microcide, Applied Molecular Evolution (Eli Lilly) and Catalyst Biosciences as Sr. Scientist and Director, with extensive record of successful drug research and development. Dr. Jiang previously co-founded Shanghai Henlius Biotech in 2009, a public company exchange with five successfully launched biologics in the Chinese market as well as one in the European market. Today, KangaBio is in a vigorous and rapid development stage under the leadership of Dr. Jiang.
About Sanyou Biopharmaceuticals
Sanyou Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. is a biological high-tech enterprise focusing on R&D and services of innovative antibody drugs. Sanyou is committed to establishing an internationally leading high-quality, high-throughput, integrated R&D and value transformation platform for innovative antibody drugs, constructing a business ecosystem involving therapy, R&D, and diagnostic products and services, and cooperating with global biopharmaceutical, diagnostic, and drug R&D companies to make a new progress in the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. Sanyou has established an integrated innovative antibody drug R&D laboratory of over 20,000 square meters with advanced facilities and equipment, and more than 40 core innovation technology platforms, including platforms for innovative antibody drug discovery featured with a series of trillion-level phage display antibody libraries, innovative antibody drug optimization, cell line construction, upstream and downstream process development, preclinical R&D and industrial development.
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Accelerates effort to represent Deaf and Disabled voices to power all Communities of the creator economy
NEW YORK and LONDON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global creator commerce company Whalar announced today its first acquisition. Whalar has acquired C Talent, a disabled-led, award-winning talent management and consultancy company that represents high-profile Deaf and Disabled talent.
C Talent solely represents high-profile creators, actors, directors, and writers, and works to place Deaf and Disabled talent into all roles, not just disability-specific roles – normalizing disabled people being experts in subjects beyond disability. C Talent has placed talent in thousands of projects with companies and brands such as Savage X Fenty, Hulu, About-Face, Twitter, Disney, Google Pixel, Subaru, Nike, and many more. Additionally, C Talent's global disability and accessibility consultancy department is helping companies progress their accessibility and disability efforts, most recently working on Sony's 3000 Pictures and Netflix's upcoming film 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'. C Talent also worked on and are founding members of #WeThe15 – the Emmy nominated campaign aimed to transform the lives of the one billion disabled people globally.
C Talent will become a specialized unit under Whalar, concentrating on disability inclusion, accessibility beyond compliance, and helping break societal stigmas and stereotypes. C Talent Founder and CEO Keely Cat-Wells will now serve as Founder and President of the C Talent unit under Whalar. In this new role, Keely will continue to increase disability representation in front and behind the camera. She will oversee a team consulting with today's leading brands and continue to represent world-class Deaf and Disabled talent. She will report directly to Rob Horler, CEO, Whalar.
On acquiring C Talent, Whalar CEO Rob Horler said: "At Whalar, we are committed to liberating all creative voices and helping brands connect with their audiences by working directly with the communities they most want to reach. Diversity and social change are already embedded in our organization and by bringing C Talent into the Whalar family allows us to expand our capabilities, learn and adopt best practices that go beyond meeting mandated accessibility requirements. I'm delighted to welcome Keely and the C Talent team to Whalar as we begin this journey of shifting mindsets and moving the creator economy forward."
Together, Whalar and C Talent will set new company-wide standards for industry progress, including:
- Whalar will adopt and promote the Social Model and Disability Justice approach and, where appropriate, the Cultural Model of Deafness, recognizing that Deaf & Disabled people are disabled by barriers in society, not by their disability/medical condition.
- Whalar will strive to incorporate beyond complaint accessibility practices into all systems and procedures, alongside championing adaptive and Universal Design.
- Whalar will use its unique position within the media, advertising, and entertainment industries to promote equity, quality & authentic representation of Deaf & Disabled people across society, moving away from overused, stereotypical content.
- Whalar will invest time and resources into developing leading Deaf & Disabled talent both from a corporate and creative perspective, alongside meaningful employment opportunities.
- Whalar will conduct a business audit to identify how many Deaf & Disabled people are represented within the company and set appropriate goals and targets for increased representation based on the findings.
- Whalar will create and launch an accessible, beyond-compliant website.
On joining Whalar, Keely Cat-Wells said: "Whalar is powering the creator economy and by joining forces allows us to take our mission to the next level by amplifying Deaf & Disabled voices like never before. As a disabled entrepreneur, I have constantly been up against the incorrect and negative stereotypes that disability requires charity or is something that 'needs to be fixed', but this acquisition and alignment of goals showcases the business case for disability inclusion, high-quality representation, and accessibility. This proves that disability inclusion is a smart business decision; this is a significant milestone and recognizes the economic value of disabled talent. I am proud to be working with a team investing in accessible spaces and diverse narratives driven by lived experience."
This acquisition is aligned with Whalar's overall business growth strategy. C Talent will also be part of the recently launched Whalar for Good – the first dedicated company-sponsored philanthropic organization for the creator economy. Whalar for Good is a global initiative that unleashes the creator economy's power to deliver philanthropic support, execution, and expertise. It is designed to harness the power of the creator community by encouraging positive social change through strategic partnerships with creators, brands, and leading social platforms.
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Courtney.Bartholomew@whalar.com
About Whalar
Whalar is a global creator commerce company enabling creators, brands, and the world's leading social platforms to work better together to drive business growth for all. We help brands stay culturally relevant through strategic creator relationships that deliver entertaining and must-see content at scale. We are differentiated by our unique capabilities, including comprehensive creator talent management, brand partnership expertise, proprietary technology, a dedicated Web3 innovation practice, and C Talent, the leading management agency for Deaf and Disabled talent. Our team includes over 300 diverse storytellers, creatives, data, and technology specialists across North America, Europe, APAC, and MENA. We power the creator economy. We are Whalar.
About C Talent
C Talent is an award-winning, disabled-led talent management and consultancy company that represents high-profile Deaf and Disabled talent. C Talent's goal is to change the way the world views and defines disability, utilizing the entertainment, advertising, and media industries' massive reach and power.
C Talent works to place disabled talent into all roles, not just disability-specific roles – normalizing disabled people being experts in subjects beyond disability.
C Talent has placed talent in thousands of projects with companies and brands such as Savage X Fenty, Hulu, Twitter, About-Face, Disney, Google Pixel, Subaru, Nike, and many more. C Talent is proud to represent a roster of artists who have a combined reach of over 50 million people!
C Talent provides Disability & Access consulting globally, building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation by helping companies become accessible beyond compliance, some of our current and previous clients include; Virgin Media, Twitter, International Paralympic Committee, NBC, The LEGO Group, and GIPHY to name a few.
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All of those fake Georgia electors should go to jail for trying to help Trump overturn the election.
I want people to work. But Chief Persley really needs to do something about lawn care people parking their trucks and trailers in the middle of a lane of traffic. East Doublegate is the worst. Workers can park in their customers’ driveway. Somebody is going to get hurt. Do something Chief Persley and Chief Johnson.
Mullet, the other white meat. You might want to learn to throw a cast net to pay for gas when you go to the beach.
I hope Kamala does run for President if Slow Joe does not. That is a sure win for the Republicans and this country.
Don’t like liberal news media spin? Read the Wall Street Journal. It presents factual accounts of the news without distortion, albeit in a slightly old-fashioned, conservative way. It’s even owned by Rupert Murdoch, who owns Fox News. I’d prefer you read other papers, but the WSJ is far better than right-wing social media. That Vaccinated Man
Way to go Allen and Stephen. Can’t wait for the OUT in the Wild fun.
Squawker, you’re right on the money about our children. Fathers.com says there are 20 million kids in grades 1-12 living in a home without a father figure. If it was a disease, it would qualify as a U.S. National Emergency situation. The Patriot
Let’s hear a direct quote from Rudy: “We got lots of theories, just no evidence.” What’s amazing is that people still back all this.
John “ketchup” Kerry flies his private jet around the world on the taxpayers’ dime, supposedly to promote green energy. But China and India are steadily building new coal-powered power plants. He’s the same guy who brokered the horrendous Iranian deal. I can’t see any progress this guy has made after all his years as “climate czar.”
While China and other countries are strengthening their military by training them on new weapons, the U.S. is training their servicemembers on CRT and woke pronouns. Such an embarrassment for our country. Every military veteran who fought for our country should be ashamed for our country.
I don’t recognize the Albany YMCA anymore. It’s now a community center and day care.
The reason the city of Albany will not be raising property taxes this year is because of the cash cow known as Albany Utilities. Wait until we get our utility bills at the end of this month. The City Commissioners will be laughing all the way to the bank.
I find it interesting that Pat Riot and the rest of the proud gang are not squawking about the Jan. 6 committee hearings. Could the truth finally be seeping into the dark corners of your minds? Or are you in Fox News mode, which is to act like an ostrich, hiding your head in the sand and pretending it does not exist?
Mr. Editor, since you have changed the editorial lineup, please send Mr. Reagan back to the Developmental League and bring up a real conservative writer that makes good sense from Triple AAA to play in the Big Show.
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ORLANDO, Fla., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Absen Inc., a global leading LED display solutions and service supplier celebrated another year at NAB in Las Vegas. At this year's show, together with two key collaborators, Absen held a special event onsite and online worldwide to present the state-of-art LED technology and virtual production workflow, successfully sharing the innovations empowering the art of film. Absen demonstrated its professional LED products in virtual production through a XR stage with PL series and MR series. Another major highlight was Absen's award winning Clear Cobalt Series, the MicroLED COB display.
Throughout the show and events, Absen presented more details about the emerging virtual production market and strengthened the application of LED wall in film.
The global virtual production market size is expected to reach USD 3.1 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 14.3% over the forecast period (source: grand view research). With the help of virtual production, video game technology and film production technology merge into the pre- and post-production process. With the increasing use of virtual production technology in film studios and TV programs, the technology of software and hardware is also constantly innovating.
The increased adoption of the LED video wall technology is augmenting the application of virtual production across the media and entertainment sectors. The LED video wall displays computer-generated graphics in the background, allowing filmmakers to capture visuals in real-time and get real-time feedback, so the filming team can make critical decisions on set. As a result, it decreases cost and improves the overall production efficiency.
In-Camera Visual Effects is very important for virtual production, the content on the LED wall has to blend perfectly into the scene being shot, so that the content on the LED wall captured by the camera looks like the real scene.
Absen also share the main aspects to make LED Technology look amazing in the process of videography.
1. High precision for Color Reproduction
- wide Color Gamut
- low Off-axis Color Shift
- Pure Color
2. Can support get a clear image in camera?
- less Reflection
- less Scan Lines
- less Moiré Effect
3. High picture quality under shutter High speed shooting technology
- high frame rate
- high refresh rate on both high &low grey level
4. HDR processing
- High Dynamic Range
- active Mate Data
- better PQ curve
5. Sync of the whole system
- Genlock
- Rolling/global shutter sync
- Low latency
Absen virtual production LED solutions, perfect in-camera performance with Wide Color Gamut, pure color output, Low reflection and moiré, high refresh rate, extraordinary contrast, high brightness, true 16bits, etc.
PL SERIES FOR BACKDROP
The PL series is a high-performance, broadcast grade, high-definition display with high-grade electronics and advanced mechanical design. PL1.9 Pro V10 is an 4-in-1 IMD product with patented TOP frame, featuring high brightness and best white uniformity, covering 98.2% of the DCI-P3 color gamut on average. In addition, PL2.5 Pro V10 is also an ideal choice for VP or xR stage with its super visual performance.
AX PRO SERIES FOR BACKDROP
AX Pro series is an outstanding 1mm product platform that can be used as backdrop in the medium size studio, including the AX1.2 Pro and AX1.5 Pro. The AX1.2 Pro is the world's first flip-chip IMD product using the advanced common cathode technology. It supports HDR, with a maximum brightness of 1500nits and a high refresh rate of 7680Hz. There is no color deviation even at a viewing angle of 170 degrees horizontally and vertically.
MR SERIES FOR XR STAGE FLOOR DISPLAY
MR series integrates the frame structure design, which is very convenient to use. It supports Brompton system. The matte finish provides a non-reflective surface that is ideal for virtual productions. The high-intensity frame design guarantees the safety and firmness, and the MR4.8 matte version can even bear a load of 2500kg/㎡approximately. Furthermore, MR series supports sub-frame for quick installation.
"We look forward to exhibiting at NAB every year and infoComm USA on June," said Jame Liu, president of Absen Inc. "not only demonstrate high quality of LED solution, but also expand global partnership network and strengthen Absen's leading position to support the market growth."
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Candlelight vigil held honoring six police officers who died in the line of duty
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The State of Kansas will hold its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony Friday but services started with a Candlelight Vigil Thursday.
The annual Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Candlelight Vigil, sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary Topeka #3, was held in the first-floor rotunda of the statehouse.
Nationwide this year, 85 police officers have been killed in the line of duty as of April 19 according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
Leawood Police Department officers made the trip Thursday to the memorial candlelight vigil honoring those and the many more who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Captain Kirt Yoder said, “Everybody who’s part of it has their own meaning for it, has their own purpose. They’re all riding for somebody special to them or maybe they’re riding for somebody that they don’t know but they know why they ride and being able to provide that avenue for that support for the survivors and for the officers is a very good feeling.”
Nearly 40 people biked from Leawood to Topeka through the rain as part of the “Ride for the Fallen.”
“To be able to have that empowerment and encouragement and to be able to learn from them, who they riding for. Some of us, have the privilege of being able to meet some of the family members which makes it twice as meaningful,” said Johnson County Sheriff’s Deputy Joni Paez.
Paez said she will be joining other deputies from Johnson County to travel to Washington D.C. for their memorial ride next week. Those interested in joining Leawood Police for their next ride can contact the department.
KHP partners with Concerns of Police Survivors, also known as COPS, a national non-profit organization for the families of officers lost in the line of duty.
Treasurer Dana Evans hopes to bring survivors from western Kansas who have never been to the memorial.
She wants police officers to make sure they do the proper things to stay safe, so they don’t become a statistic.
“It’s important that these riders rode in the rain today, it’s important that we came out and were here for them as well and the biggest thing I want to say right now is actually to officers, please know that we are here if something ever happens to you,” she said. “We’re here for your family but please don’t ever make your family part of our family.”
They hold the ceremonies in honor of National Police Week and National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.
A memorial ceremony will be held at noon Friday in the second-floor rotunda. A wreath-laying ceremony will follow at the Kansas Law Enforcement Monument, which is on the northeast quadrant of the statehouse grounds.
The six officers being honored Friday:
Officer Kerry Dean Dick, Rossville Police Department, End of Watch: November 29, 2021 (53)
Kerry Dean Dick, age 53, served with the Rossville Police Department as a part-time police officer for 14 years. During early November 2021, Officer Dick had been responding to calls for service involving persons who had or were suspected of having COVID-19.
On November 16, 2021, Officer Dick tested positive for COVID-19 and was hospitalized the same day. On November 29, 2021, following a short, courageous battle with the COVID virus, Officer Dick succumbed to medical complications resulting from his COVID exposure.
Officer Dick is survived by his wife.
Officer Freddie Joe Castro, Overland Park Police Department, End of Watch: August 31, 2021 (23)
He served as a police officer with the Overland Park Police Department for two years and had been responding daily to calls for service involving persons who had or were suspected of having COVID-19.
In July 2021, Officer Castro tested positive for COVID-19 and was later hospitalized. On August 31, 2021, following a short, courageous battle with the COVID virus, Officer Castro Succumbed to medical complications resulting from his COVID exposure.
Officer Castro is survived by his mother, a sister, and brother.
Deputy Stephen Mark Evans, Butler County Sheriff’s Office, End of Watch: October 25, 2021 (44)
Stephen Mark Evans, age 44, served as a deputy with the Butler County Sheriff’s Office for just over one year, after spending 16 years with the Kansas Department of Corrections.
At the time of his death on October 25, 2021, Deputy Evans was working part-time as the chief of police for the city of Burns. While traveling south on K-77 highway, south of Burns, Deputy Evans observed what he suspected to be a stolen vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. Upon making a U-turn, Deputy Evans’ patrol vehicle was struck from behind by a vehicle that was also traveling southbound. Deputy Evans succumbed to his severe injuries at the accident scene.
Deputy Evans is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.
Officer Theodore James Ohlemeier, Colwich Police Department, End of Watch: December 8, 2021 (58)
Theodore James Ohlemeier, age 58, a 33-year veteran police officer, served with the Colwich Police Department for the past three years. In late November 2021, Officer Ohlemeier had been responding to calls for service and making arrests involving persons who had or were suspected of having COVID-19.
On December 3, 2021, Officer Ohlemeier tested positive for COVID-19 and was hospitalized. On December 8, 2021, following a very short, courageous battle with the COVID virus, Officer Ohlemeier succumbed to medical complications resulting from his COVID exposure.
Officer Ohlemeier is survived by his daughter and sister.
Deputy Stacy Annette Murrow, Linn County Sheriff’s Office, End of Watch: December 27, 2021 (49)
Stacy Annette Murrow, age 49, a 21-year veteran sheriff’s deputy with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, had been responding daily to work assignments and calls for service involving persons who had or were suspected of having COVID-19.
In December 2021, Deputy Murrow tested positive for COVID-19 and was hospitalized. Following hospitalization, she returned home for a brief stint before having a relapse. On December 27, 2021, following a short, courageous battle with the COVID virus, Deputy Murrow succumbed to medical complications resulting from her COVID exposure.
Deputy Murrow is survived by her wife and daughter.
Special Agent James Lee David, Missouri Pacific Railroad, End of Watch: May 17, 1923 (41)
James Lee David, age 41, a Special Agent with the Missouri Pacific Railroad was assigned to patrol the Leavenworth railroad yards due to a rash of railroad freight car thefts.
In the very early morning hours of May 17, 1923, Special Agent David, along with another special agent, observed two men attempting to break into a freight car. When the two railroad special agents attempted to arrest the suspects, the suspects responded with gunfire. In the gun battle that followed, Special Agent David was killed, and the suspects escaped.
Special Agent David was survived by his wife and two daughters.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — It looks like Shaquille O’Neal is now a homeowner in the Dallas area.
According to an Instagram post from DFW Real Estate Specialist Zac Gideo, the former NBA player, philanthropist and self-proclaimed “The Big Aristotle” has found his new home in Dallas.
The Instagram post reads, “Shaq & Zac has a nice ring to it 🏀 it was a pleasure and an awesome opportunity to help you find your new home in Dallas. Who’s next?”
This isn’t his only move to Texas, Shaq’s chicken chain Big Chicken announced it will be opening locations in the Lone Star State.
And back in February, Shaq spoke to more than 1,200 people at the St. Philips Destiny Award Luncheon, sharing his “Aristotelian” philosophy. | https://cw33.com/news/local/shaq-has-bought-a-home-in-dallas-real-estate-agent-shares-on-instagram/ | 2022-06-15T22:41:19Z |
MAUMEE, Ohio, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pedego Electric Bikes, an award-winning electric bike company with sixteen unique models and over 200 brick and mortar stores, welcomes its newest store in Maumee, Ohio. The store is independently owned and operated by Jeff and Susan Neibler.
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As gas prices continue to rise in Ohio, the state is exploring new ways to reduce its carbon footprint while becoming less dependent on fossil fuels. Recently, Cincinnati has pledged to electrify its municipal fleet, which includes fire trucks, police cars and other city vehicles by the year 2035.
Ohio's efforts are part of a national initiative to reduce dependency on petroleum-based products. The United States government has announced efforts to utilize green procurement practices and innovation to transform heavy-pollutant industries into industries that are low in carbon emissions. On an individual level, citizens are taking control and looking for ways to save at the pump by taking action to conserve their usage of fossil fuels and increasing the amount of walking and cycling in their daily lives.
Recently, electric bikes have become a popular mode of transportation in addition to walking and traditional cycling. Ohio is now home to seven Pedego Electric Bike stores, with one recently opening in the town of Maumee.
"Pedego is about so much more than selling electric bikes," said Jeff Neibler, Owner of Pedego Maumee. "E-biking is a recreational activity that also serves as an efficient mode of transportation. We are so excited to help the citizens of Maumee save on gas while contributing to the state's sustainability efforts."
Headquartered in Orange County, California, Pedego Electric Bikes has found great success in their non-franchise brick and mortar retail model over the past 13 years, and continues to hit the throttle on opening physical stores. Pedego has built a brand on a complete line of class-leading electric bikes, from cruisers to fat tire trail bikes, an industry leading 5-year warranty and a network of locally-owned dealers available for customization and regular on-site servicing. With Pedego's independent store growth, they are creating economic local growth in a profitable and booming industry.
Pedego has a unique culture of business leadership and has cultivated a massive community of Pedego enthusiasts. "Everything electric is just hot," says Don DiCostanzo, CEO of Pedego. "We are a lifestyle brand contributing to economic growth and entrepreneur opportunities. Whether it be a fun family activity, a serious sport, to reach personal health goals or for electric transportation, Pedego has an option for any activity that most everyone can enjoy - no matter the ability."
Pedego Maumee is located at 3100 Main Street Suite #1350 in The Shops at Fallen Timbers, Maumee, Ohio, and offers e-bikes for rental and purchase, as well as bike mechanic service and professional assembly to suit all Pedego e-biking needs. The Maumee store also offers access to a number of biking trails, including the Maumee River Trail and the Northwest Territory Trail.
To find a Pedego store near you please visit www.pedego.com/dealers.
Pedego Maumee is located at 3100 Main Street Suite #1350 in the Shops at Fallen Timbers, Maumee, Ohio, and offers e-bikes for rental and purchase, as well as bike mechanic service and professional assembly to suit all Pedego e-biking needs. Their business hours are 11am-7pm Monday through Sunday. To learn more about Pedego's full-range lineup of electric bikes and try one for free, contact info@pedegomaumee.com or call (567) 952-2155.
Founded in 2008, Pedego® is the leading brand of electric bikes in North America. Pedego is famous for premium quality, five-star local service, and an industry leading five year warranty. A complete line of 16 electric bike models are available at over 200 locally-owned Pedego stores that offer sales, rentals, tours, accessories, and service. Visit www.pedego.com to find a store and try a Pedego.
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Strohschein named new dean at Washburn Institute of Technology
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Washburn Institute of Technology’s new dean won’t need much of an introduction to become familiar with his students and staff.
Mike Strohschein, who has been on staff for a little over two years, was announced Monday morning as the new dean at Washburn Tech, located at 5724 S.W. Huntoon in Topeka,
Since Jan. 1, Strohschein has served as interim dean at Washburn Tech, taking on those duties after the retirement of Gary Bayens.
“We are fortunate to have someone of Mike’s caliber to step into this key role at Washburn Tech,” Washburn University President Jerry Farley said in a news release. “We are very proud of the unique relationship between Washburn Tech and Washburn University and the dean plays a key role in serving business and industry in this region.”
According to the news release, Strohschein joined Washburn Tech in April 2020 as associate dean of technical instruction, a position in which he was responsible for the overall administration, coordination and oversight of Washburn Tech’s academic programs.
Strohschein earned his bachelor’s degree in agriculture education from South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D.
He also has a master’s degree in education leadership from MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe as well as a doctorate in higher education and adult learning with a focus on career and technical education from Walden University in Minneapolis.
According to the news release, Washburn Tech was founded in 1964 as the Northeast Kansas Vocational Technical School.
Throughout its 58-year history, it has had several name changes.
In 1967, it was renamed Kaw Area Vocational Technical School.
Another name change came in 1992, when it was named Kaw Area Technical School.
According to the news release, the management of the school shifted in 2008, when Washburn Tech became a unit administered by Washburn University. It is governed by Washburn University’s Board of Regents.
Washburn Tech offers associate degrees in a variety of career and technical programs, and also provides a wide range of continuing education opportunities.
According to the news release, around half of Washburn Tech’s students earn credits toward an associate’s degree while they are completing their high school education.
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- Abbott's new Proclaim™ Plus spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system offers the next generation of stimulation therapy, giving physicians the ability to treat multi-site and evolving pain
- The system builds on the company's proprietary therapy, BurstDR™ stimulation, that works by mimicking natural patterns found in the brain1 to deliver superior pain relief2,3 and is preferred to traditional "tingling" tonic stimulation by 87% of patients4
- The Proclaim Plus SCS System can be used in conjunction with Abbott's NeuroSphere™ Virtual Clinic, which allows people to connect with their doctor and receive remote programming adjustments from the comfort of their home*
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its new Proclaim™ Plus spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system featuring FlexBurst360™ therapy. The next generation of Abbott's proprietary BurstDR™ stimulation, FlexBurst360 therapy offers pain coverage across up to six areas of the trunk and/or limbs and enables programming that can be adjusted as a person's therapeutic needs evolve.
Designed to fit within a person's life, the Proclaim Plus SCS system is recharge-free with a battery that can last up to 10 years.^ It can be used with Abbott's NeuroSphere™ Virtual Clinic connected care technology, which allows a person to both communicate with a physician through secure in-app video chat and remotely receive stimulation settings in real time regardless of location.*
More than 50 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic pain5 and 88% of those have pain in at least two or more different areas of their body.6 SCS therapy, also known as neurostimulation, is an implanted device that sends mild electrical pulses to the nerves along the spinal cord, changing the way the body perceives pain signals, which can relieve chronic pain and improve quality of life. According to the U.S. Pain Foundation, chronic pain is the leading cause of people going to the doctor and costs the nation approximately $635 billion each year in healthcare, disability and lost productivity costs.7
"Spinal cord stimulation has provided tremendous relief for patients suffering from chronic pain. With its ability to mimic natural patterns found in the brain, the Abbott BurstDR platform has been a game-changer in this space, helping to not only improve a patient's ability to perform everyday activities but also relieve the emotional suffering§ that pain can cause," said Steven Falowski, M.D., Argires Marotti Neurosurgical Associates of Lancaster, Lancaster, Pa. "However, despite the many benefits of BurstDR, such as being effective as a low-energy stimulation therapy, some patients continue to be burdened by pain because of multiple painful areas and evolving pain over time. Now, with Proclaim Plus and FlexBurst360, an already established platform has been improved to treat more patients who suffer from pain across different body parts and changing pain over time."
BurstDR therapy is Abbott's exclusive stimulation technology that delivers pulses – or bursts – of mild electrical energy to alter pain signals as they travel from the spinal cord to the brain. Clinical studies have shown that BurstDR technology delivers superior pain relief as compared to tonic stimulation3, improves people's day-to-day life, and reduces the emotional suffering§ associated with pain.4 When compared to standard tonic stimulation technology, which provides a constant tingling sensation felt by the patient, 87% of people preferred BurstDR technology, which provides pain relief in a sub-sensory range not felt by the patient.4
Using FlexBurst360 therapy on the Proclaim Plus system, physicians can identify the lowest effective dose of stimulation for each patient and adapt it based on evolving pain needs. The system allows doctors control over multiple independent BurstDR stimulation areas to provide broader pain coverage without overstimulation risk.8
The Proclaim Plus system with FlexBurst360 therapy is designed to fit seamlessly within a person's life and therapy settings can be accessed using either a personal mobile device** or through an Abbott-provided mobile device. Patients can use the same device to access Abbott's proprietary NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic, a first-of-its-kind neurostimulation technology9 in the U.S. that allows patients to communicate with physicians, ensure proper functionality of their device, and receive remote adjustments to their therapeutic settings as needed.
"At Abbott, we are deeply committed to advancing the field of neurostimulation, thus helping people address the challenges they face while managing their chronic pain," said Pedro Malha, vice president, neuromodulation, Abbott. "Our latest development, Proclaim Plus with FlexBurst360 therapy, is yet another testament of that commitment."
* Anywhere with a cellular or Wi-Fi connection and sufficiently charged patient controller.
^Up to 10 years of battery longevity at the lowest program setting: 0.6mA, 500 Ohms, duty cycle 30s on/360s off, single area BurstDR stimulation. Refer to the IFU for additional information.
§ Pain and suffering as measured by visual analog scale.
**For a list of compatible devices: https://www.neuromodulation.abbott/us/en/mobile-device-os-compatibility.html.
For U.S. important safety information on the Abbott Proclaim Plus with FlexBurst360, visit: https://www.neuromodulation.abbott/us/en/important-safety-info.html.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
1 De Ridder D., Vanneste, S., Plazier, M., & Vancamp, T., (2015). Mimicking the Brain: Evaluation of St. Jude Medical's Prodigy Chronic Pain System with Burst Technology. Expert Review of Medical Devices, 12(2), 143-150.
2 Deer T, Slavin KV, Amirdelfan K, et al. Success Using Neuromodulation With BURST (SUNBURST) Study: Results From a Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial Using a Novel Burst Waveform. Neuromodulation. 2017.
3 Karri J, Joshi M, Polson G, Tang T, Lee M, Orhurhu V, et al. Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain Syndromes: A Review of Considerations in Practice Management. Pain Physician. 2020 Nov;23(6):599-616.
4 Deer, T. Randomized, Controlled Trial Assessing Burst Stimulation for Chronic Pain: 2-Year Outcomes from the SUNBURST Study. Presented at NANS 2018.
5 Yong RJ, Mullins PM, Bhattacharyya N. Prevalence of chronic pain among adults in the United States. Pain. 2022 Feb 1;163(2):e328-e332.
6 Eldabe S, Kumar K, Buchser E, Taylor RS. An analysis of the components of pain, function, and health-related quality of life in patients with failed back surgery syndrome treated with spinal cord stimulation or conventional medical management. Neuromodulation 2010;13:201–209.
7 U.S. Pain Foundation. Chronic Pain Facts. https://uspainfoundation.org/pain/. Accessed June 27, 2022.
8 Falowski. Utilizing intraoperative neuromonitoring to program multiple areas of Burst spinal cord stimulation for treatment of chronic pain. Poster presented at ASPN 2022.
9 Abbott. Data on File. MAT-2101330 v1.0.
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Exclusive Redemption Offer Will Unlock the World of Web3 Gaming to Millions of GameStop PowerUp Rewards Pro Members
SYDNEY, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Gods Unchained, the leading web3 competitive trading card game, announced an exclusive program for GameStop's PowerUp Rewards Pro® members – an opportunity to welcome GameStop's most competitive and engaged players into the expanding universe of Gods Unchained. A free-to-play strategy card game with more than half a million community members, Gods Unchained gives players true ownership of their in-game items.
GameStop PowerUp Pros will receive a unique code that can be redeemed for Gods Unchained expansion packs. Each pack will consist of a set of collectible NFT trading cards that Pros can use to build strategic decks as they hone their skills in competitive multiplayer battles. Combining the immutability of real, tangible cards with the convenience of digital collectables, Pros will have the freedom to trade, sell, and use their cards in any way they choose, and new cards are unlocked by simply playing the game.
Led by former Game Director of Magic The Gathering: Arena Chris Clay, Gods Unchained is designed with a focus on fair competitive play, where players must strategically outsmart their opponents by building decks that are able to combat a wide variety of tactics.
"Competition and strategic gameplay sit at the center of Gods Unchained. Not only will players tap into their skills to build their ultimate deck, the ability for true ownership of cards gives you the choice to acquire exactly what you need for your dream deck off the marketplace. That's one of the many reasons why Gods Unchained appeals to highly skilled players looking for a new level of control, challenge, and entertainment," says Chris Clay, executive creator and director of Gods Unchained.
"With more exciting announcements on the way soon, this is the perfect time for GameStop PowerUp Pros to dive into the world of Gods Unchained," Clay adds.
Redemption codes will hit GameStop PowerUp Pro Members' inboxes on 27th September 2022. Only GameStop PowerUp Pros who are existing members as of 27th September 2022 will be eligible to participate in the promotion. Pros who receive the codes will have one month to redeem their unique code and unlock their Gods Unchained Expansion Packs.
For more information on the GameStop PowerUp Pro program, visit: https://www.gamestop.com/poweruprewards.
For more information on Gods Unchained, visit: https://godsunchained.com
Gods Unchained is the leading web3 trading card game that empowers players with true ownership of their in-game items. Combining the immutability of real, tangible cards with the convenience of digital collectables, players can earn, trade, sell, and collect NFT cards to build strategic decks and compete in skill-based multiplayer battles. Led by Chris Clay, former Game Director of Magic The Gathering Arena, Gods Unchained is enjoyed daily by a loyal community of trading card OGs and web3 enthusiasts alike.
Immutable Games Studio is the global leader in web3 game development and publishing. Having pioneered the world's first blockbuster NFT trading-card game, Gods Unchained and currently building multiplayer mobile RPG Guild of Guardians.
Immutable Games Studio is part of The Immutable Group, advancing the next generation of web3 gaming, and is on a mission to make asset ownership and commerce in digital worlds real - through the power of immutable NFTs.
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Which Disney princess toy is best?
Children love Disney and princesses, so the two together are sure to be a big hit. Disney princesses come dressed in familiar outfits from the movies as well as high fashion gowns. Changing their clothes and brushing their hair are fun activities for kids from toddlers to tweens.
Disney princesses are great for imaginative play. If you are looking for a Disney princess playset that is inspired by princesses from the animated Disney movies, take a look at the Disney Princess Pop-Up Palace, a 2-foot tall magical place.
What to know before you buy a Disney princess toy
There are a dozen Disney princesses. Here is a little bit about each of them.
Snow White
Snow White is the first Disney princess. She lives in a cottage with the Seven Dwarfs. The Queen tricks her into eating a poison apple and she falls into a deep sleep. The only way she can be awakened is with a kiss from her true love, the Prince.
Cinderella
Cinderella is another Disney princess from the early days. Cinderella meets the Prince at the Royal Ball in a carriage made from a pumpkin. She loses her glass slipper when she runs away. After a long search, the Prince finally finds her and they live happily ever after. Cinderella is seen by many to be the unofficial leader of the Disney princesses.
Aurora
Aurora is the princess from the film Sleeping Beauty. She is also awakened from a deep slumber by a kiss from her true love.
Ariel
Ariel is the star of the Little Mermaid films and TV series. She tries to become human to win the love of a prince and witches get in her way.
Belle
Belle is the star of the classic tale, Beauty and the Beast and its sequels. A selfish prince is cursed to spend his life as a monster unless he falls in love with his beautiful prisoner, Belle.
Jasmine
Jasmine is a kind-hearted princess who meets Aladdin, a poor boy who finds a magic lamp that makes wishes come true in the Aladdin film series.
Pocahontas
Pocahontas is a Native American whose story is based on a real person rather than the fairy tales of earlier princesses. Pocahontas is the first Disney princess to choose the welfare of her people over her true love.
Mulan
Mulan is based upon a Chinese legend. Mulan disguised herself as a man to serve in the army to protect her ailing father. A noble warrior, she defeats the leader of the enemy army, saves China and brings honor to her family.
Tiana
Tiana stars in the Princess and the Frog. She kisses the prince when he is in frog form and turns into a frog herself. Together they set out on a journey to undo the magic spell. Tiana is the most modern of all the Disney princesses.
Rapunzel
Rapunzel is based upon the fairy tale of the princess in the tower who lets down her extraordinarily long hair. Rapunzel appears in the film Tangled and her favorite weapon is a frying pan. The prince frees her from the clutches of the cruel woman who kidnapped her.
Merida
Merida is the first Pixar princess and appeared in the film Brave. She uses her archery skills in a brave effort to prevent a war and undo a beastly curse.
Moana
Moana was chosen by the Ocean to find an ancient gem and save her island from doom. With help and guidance from a demigod and her grandmother, Moana frees the world from darkness.
What to look for in a quality Disney princess toy
Character
When your child has a favorite Disney princess character, choosing a toy or doll is easy. When your child has several favorites, take a look at multi-packs that come with four, five or even a dozen little princesses.
How much you can expect to spend on a Disney princess toy
You will find many individual toys for as little as $10 each and special edition toys for $100 or more. Doll collections cost from $20-$100. Playsets range in price from $20-$150.
Disney princess toy FAQ
Why are there so few Disney princes?
A. In Disney movies, the main character is usually a princess who is always instantly recognizable. Princes usually play background roles in Disney fantasies.
Is Disney changing how princesses look?
A. Disney is including more princesses from more cultures, lands and backgrounds.
What’s the best Disney princess toy to buy?
Top Disney princess toy
What you need to know: This 2-foot-tall Disney princess palace is inspired by the animated Disney movies and comes with 13 accessories.
What you’ll love: The palace and everything that comes with it store neatly inside the carrying case. Pull the handle, and the second floor with towers pops up. Open the doors to look into Cinderella’s foyer, Belle’s dining room, Aurora’s kitchen, Ariel’s bathroom and a luxurious lounge. This magical castle is a great place to play with any and all Disney princesses.
What you should consider: Princess dolls scaled to fit this castle’s dimensions are sold separately.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon.
Top Disney princess toy for the money
Disney Princess Secret Styles Royal Ball Collection
What you need to know: Kids 4 years old and up have fun dressing these 3-inch-tall Disney princesses.
What you’ll love: This collection contains 12 Disney princess dolls, featuring Moana, Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Pocahontas, Rapunzel, Snow White, Tiana, Jasmine, Merida, Mulan and the original royal ball princess, Cinderella. Each princess comes with two outfits that are easy for small hands to change from one to the next.
What you should consider: These Disney princess toys are small but large enough for kids to identify as their favorite princesses in their favorite costumes.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon.
Worth checking out
Disney Princess Travel Suitcase Playset
What you need to know: Travel in style with this pink Disney Princess rollaboard suitcase.
What you’ll love: This Disney Princess toy comes with 17 pretend play accessories, including a suitcase tag, sunglasses, airplane tickets, passport, earbuds, sleep mask, hand sanitizer, lip balm and travel map with case.
What you should consider: This Disney princess playset has room to bring along your child’s favorite princesses while traveling in style.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon.
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TACOMA, Wash., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Banking System, Inc. ("Columbia" NASDAQ: COLB) expects to report second quarter 2022 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Management will discuss these results on a conference call scheduled for Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time (2:00 p.m. ET).
Interested parties may register for the call here to receive dial-in details and their own unique PINs or join the webcast here. It is recommended you join 10 minutes prior to the start time.
A replay of the webcast will be accessible beginning Friday, July 22, 2022 here.
Headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) is the holding company of Columbia Bank, a Washington state-chartered full-service commercial bank with locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California. The bank has been named one of Puget Sound Business Journal's "Washington's Best Workplaces," more than 10 times. Columbia was named on the Forbes 2022 list of "America's Best Banks" marking nearly 11 consecutive years on the publication's list of top financial institutions. More information about Columbia can be found on its website at www.columbiabank.com.
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This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which can be identified by words such as "may," "expected," "anticipate", "continue," or other comparable words. In addition, all statements other than statements of historical facts that address activities that Columbia expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Readers are encouraged to read the SEC reports of Columbia, particularly its form 10-K for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2021, for meaningful cautionary language discussing why actual results may vary materially from those anticipated by management.
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- VoloConnect expands the total addressable market for Volocopter's family of eVTOL aircraft to USD 290 billion
- Zero operating emissions for safe and sustainable flight speeds of over 155 mph and >60 mi range
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas and BRUCHSAL, Germany, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today at the UP.Summit, an annual gathering of leaders in transportation innovation, urban air mobility (UAM) pioneer Volocopter announced that it has achieved another milestone to bring UAM to life: its fixed-winged passenger aircraft, the VoloConnect, completed its first flight in May 2022. This accomplishment makes Volocopter the only eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft) developer worldwide to have an entire fleet of distinct aircraft configurations undergoing flight tests.
Volocopter's third product solution, the VoloConnect, offers further and faster journeys than any other Volocopter aircraft to date, with a range of over 60 mi and flight speeds above 155 mph. The passenger plane's extended range and higher payload will bring business travelers and commuters beyond the city center on routes like Burbank to Huntington Beach in Los Angeles, CA. With the VoloCity and VoloConnect air taxi designs fulfilling demands for metropolitan flights and suburban connections in densely populated regions respectively, Volocopter is ready to serve a broader range of passengers' flight needs. The VoloConnect is targeting a 2026 entry into service, while the VoloCity is targeting commercial launch in 2024.
"Having a whole family of electric aircraft in the test flight phase is a pioneering feat," said Florian Reuter, Volocopter CEO. "Volocopter's leadership in the industry stems from announcing plans and then delivering on them visibly with public test flights. Our technology platform is the foundation for our family of aircraft approach and has proven to deliver results at an astounding speed. Volocopter is bringing these innovative designs off the ground, into the air, and then to cities worldwide!"
A dedicated team in Munich, led by Sebastian Mores, Chief Engineer, VoloConnect, is responsible for this success to bring the VoloConnect prototype to life. "This is an extraordinary moment for us – seeing the VoloConnect soar to the sky marks the achievement of one of our key milestones and demonstrates just what we are capable of in a short time and in line with the company's overall strategy for crewed and uncrewed aircraft. Furthermore, new technologies will be tested that will gradually be implemented during the overall program development," said Mores.
Volocopter designed the VoloConnect and its other eVTOL aircraft to meet the highest aviation safety standards according to EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency). The prototype completed its first flight in May 2022 after just 17 months in the making and performed a few maneuvers for 2 minutes and 14 seconds during its first flight. The prototype has all the planned aerodynamics and performance features of the future commercial product.
The VoloConnect is a lift-and-cruise aircraft optimized for missions beyond the urban and suburban space. Keeping moving parts to a minimum, its six rotors facilitate vertical takeoff, while two electric fans in combination with uplift-creating wings ensure high forward speeds. Its prototype is currently passing a demanding series of flight tests to verify that the aircraft and its systems are in line with performance limits and prepared for the subsequent development. This phase encompasses low-speed, transition, high-speed, and engine failure testing for automated and later autonomous flights – all standard-issue tests for eVTOL passenger aircraft manufacturers. Within the first three test flights of this campaign, the team was able to verify a significant portion of the eVTOL's envelope with forward speeds up to 40 mph and 28 mph sideward flight speeds during tests.
VoloConnect is poised to boost Volocopter's total addressable UAM market, alongside its existing aircraft family members, the VoloDrone and VoloCity. The technological differences between the VoloCity and VoloConnect passenger aircraft abound. Important to note are their unique designs for their specific flight missions, with the multirotor VoloCity air taxi poised to serve intracity routes, while its larger lift-and-cruise sibling will focus on longer urban and suburban missions.
About Volocopter
Volocopter is building the world's first sustainable and scalable urban air mobility business to bring affordable air taxi services for goods and people to megacities worldwide. Volocopter leads and cooperates with partners in infrastructure, operations, and air traffic management to build the ecosystem necessary to 'Bring Urban Air Mobility to Life'. With over 500 employees in offices in Bruchsal, Munich, and Singapore., Volocopter has raised $579 million in equity from investors including Geely, WP Investment, Mercedes-Benz Group, Intel Capital, and BlackRock.. www.volocopter.com
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