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Asian stocks mixed after Fed confirms rate hike plans
By JOE McDONALD
AP Business Writer
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday after notes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting confirmed expectations for more interest rate hikes but contained no surprises to rattle investors.
Benchmarks in Hong Kong and Sydney declined while Tokyo, Shanghai and Seoul were higher. Oil prices also advanced.
Investors are uneasy over the impact of interest rate hikes in the United States and other Western economies to cool surging inflation. Wednesday’s Fed release showed board members support 0.5-percentage-point hikes at their next two meetings. That will weigh on economic activity but already was factored into stock prices.
There were no “hawkish or dovish surprises” or mention of a bigger increase, said Anderson Alves of ActivTrades in a report.
The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.4% to 3,111.17 and the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo advanced less than 0.1% to 26,689.00. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong shed 0.6% to 20,053.50.
The Kospi in Seoul gained 0.5% to 2,630.34 while Sydney’s S&P-ASX 200 sank 0.4% to 7,126.20. New Zealand and Singapore rose while Bangkok retreated.
On Wall Street, the benchmark S&P 500 index rose 0.9% to 3,978.73. The Dow Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.6% to 32,120.28. The Nasdaq composite climbed 1.5% to 11,434.74.
The minutes from the Fed meeting this month show most board members agreed that half-point increases to the Fed’s benchmark short-term rate “would likely be appropriate.” That would be double the usual margin of increases.
Investors also are worried about the impact of Russia’s February invasion of Ukraine and an unexpectedly sharp Chinese economic slowdown.
They hope the Fed will be able to cool inflation that is running at a four-decade high without tipping the biggest global economy into recession.
The Fed raised its key interest rate by 0.5 percentage points at its May meeting in its most aggressive move in two decades. It indicated more hikes were to come.
The S&P 500 is coming off of a seven-week series of declines that came close to ending the bull market for stocks that began in March 2020.
In energy markets, benchmark U.S. crude added 58 cents to $110.91 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It rose 56 cents the previous session to $110.33. Brent crude, the price basis for international oils, gained 44 cents to $111.56 per barrel in London. It advanced 47 cents the previous session to $114.13 a barrel.
The dollar edged up to 127.36 yen from 127.32 yen. The euro gained to $1.0698 from $1.0688. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/05/25/asian-stocks-mixed-after-fed-confirms-rate-hike-plans/ | 2022-05-26T09:20:08Z |
Panacea to offer banking and lending services to eligible PCSO members
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Panacea Financial (Panacea), which provides financial services for physicians, dentists, and veterinarians through all stages of their training and practice, has partnered with the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO) to provide preferred doctor-centric banking and lending services to PCSO members. PCSO is the largest constituent organization of the American Academy of Orthodontists and has over 3,000 members.
Tyler Stafford, CFA, CEO and Co-Founder of Panacea said, "Orthodontists have unique financial needs throughout their career from training to practice. Panacea is designed to meet those needs to help support Orthodontists from dental school to residency and into practice ownership. We couldn't be happier to bring unique benefits to PCSO members."
Panacea is a financial services company created for doctors, by doctors that provides tailored product offerings and service delivery designed specifically for physicians, dentists, and veterinarians throughout their career: from school, through training, and into practice. Panacea's products cover the full suite of banking needs for this unique population, including PRN personal loans, student loan refinancing, and practice loans.
PCSO President Dr. Tom Merrill said "PCSO is excited to join forces with Panacea Financial in an effort to help benefit our members with their financial needs. Panacea's offerings will help our members through all the various stages of their practice careers."
"As a doctor myself, I personally understand how difficult it can be for doctors to find a bank that both understands us and is easily accessible around our schedule." Panacea President and Co-Founder, Michael Jerkins, MD, added. "That is why we created Panacea: to bring a solution for our doctor community to address our financial pain points. From personal loans to student loan refinance to practice ownership, we have helped thousands of doctors throughout all 50 states, and we are excited to bring special offerings to PCSO members."
For more information, please visit www.panaceafinancial.com.
Panacea Financial, a Division of Primis Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: FRST), is a nationwide financial services company offering products in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C. Panacea offers a full suite of banking solutions specifically built for doctors, by doctors. Follow Panacea Financial on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
The Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists is a professional organization of orthodontic specialists whose mission is to help its members provide the highest level of care. They provide quality continuing education and support political advocacy. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to fulfill this mission. PCSO is the largest constituent organization of the American Association of Orthodontists.
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-- Wendy Forsythe Recognized as one of the "Most Creative and Influential Marketing Minds of the Housing Economy" --
CARY, N.C., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fathom Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: FTHM), a national, technology-driven, end-to-end real estate services platform integrating residential brokerage, mortgage, title, insurance, and SaaS offerings for brokerages and agents, today announced that Chief Strategy Officer Wendy Forsythe has been recognized by HousingWire as a 2022 Marketing Leader for her creativity and influence in the housing economy.
HousingWire's Marketing Leaders are chosen based on their "professional achievements within their organizations, contributions to the overall housing economy, client impact and personal success over the course of their careers."
Forsythe, who began her tenure at Fathom in 2019, was promoted to Chief Strategy Officer in January 2022 and is currently responsible for helping direct the company's strategic initiatives across its multiple brands, including marketing, growth, industry relations, and product development. Prior to joining Fathom, she held positions of increasing responsibility including as Chief Operating Officer of HomeSmart International, Executive Vice President Operations of Carrington Real Estate, and Senior Vice President of Network Services for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (an Anywhere brand).
"I am so honored to be recognized by one of our industry's leading news sources, and even more so to be in the great company of such talented peers," said Forsythe. "Fathom was built to disrupt the residential real estate market, and I am extremely proud to be part of the work we've done so far to put power in the hands of agents, helping them grow their own businesses. I look forward to our future with enthusiasm and pride."
"This recognition by HousingWire affirms what we already know… that Wendy is a dynamic force who has a deep understanding of our industry and our company," said Josh Harley, CEO of Fathom Holdings. "Wendy is a true rainmaker. We are very lucky to have her on our team, and I am very excited about her continued positive influence on Fathom's growth and development."
HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets, boasting a readership that spans lending, servicing, investments and real estate market participants as well as financial market professionals.
Fathom Holdings Inc. is a national, technology-driven, real estate services platform integrating residential brokerage, mortgage, title, insurance, and SaaS offerings to brokerages and agents by leveraging its proprietary cloud-based software, intelliAgent. The Company's brands include Fathom Realty, Dagley Insurance, Encompass Lending, intelliAgent, LiveBy, Real Results, and Verus Title. For more information, visit www.FathomInc.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements," including, but not limited to, Fathom's future goals and accomplishments. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including: retention of and reliance on key personnel; risks related to potential limitations on the Company's ability to grow; risks associated with making and integrating acquisitions; technology risks; risks in effectively managing rapid growth in the Company's business; competitive risks; Fathom's need to attain profitability and/or raise additional funds for operations and future growth; and the others set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company's most recent Form 10-K as filed with the SEC and supplemented from time to time in other Company filings made with the SEC. Copies of our Form 10-K and other SEC filings are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Northstar Clean Technologies Inc. (TSXV: ROOF) (OTCQB: ROOOF) ("Northstar" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary Empower Environmental Solutions Calgary Ltd. has signed a non-binding letter of intent (the "LOI") for a potential long-term 15-year lease for an industrial zoned property of 3.98 acres located in Greater Calgary, Alberta (the "Property") as the site for the Company's planned scale-up facility ("Empower Calgary"). The LOI is for an initial term of 15 years, with two extension options of five years each. The 125m x 125m site is strategically located just outside of metropolitan Calgary, easily accessed 4.4km southeast of the City of Calgary East Landfill.
The Company is expected to have access to the site starting July 1, 2023. The Property is currently zoned as industrial; however, the standard change of land-use development permit application required by the municipality was submitted on August 2, 2022 and is expected to be received in the next 45 days. The lease also allows for certain improvements to be made and financed under the lease at Northstar's discretion.
Mr. Aidan Mills, President & CEO and Director of Northstar, stated, "We are excited to have identified a suitable site for our Calgary Scale-Up Facility, conveniently located near the existing City of Calgary East Landfill. We believe securing the lease will allow us to grow the Company and make long-term decisions. We are proceeding forward on negotiating the official lease agreement and will provide an update to the market in due course. This location gives us not only the space we need for the Calgary Empower Facility, but also makes disposal of single use asphalt shingles and pick up of our end products convenient for our customers and partners."
Mr. Allen Gervais, General Manager of Alberta for Northstar, stated, "We searched extensively across Greater Calgary for the last 6 months to find a suitable property for our planned Calgary Empower Facility. We identified this particular site as attractive for the following reasons: (i) easy access from major transportation routes, (ii) located close to residential areas where the shingles typically come from, (iii) located close to the nearby City of Calgary East Landfill where the shingles are typically hauled to, (iv) located close to industry partners and (v) it is a well-developed industrial area."
Jon C. Mook, Founder and President of the Mook Group of Companies, stated "We are very excited to have Northstar Clean Technologies as a tenant in our portfolio and to be a partner in Northstar's new facility in Rocky View County. Northstar's requirements are familiar to us as we have similar tenants in our portfolio today and we believe we can add value working with them to create a start-of-art processing facility in Alberta that is focused on clean technology."
Northstar Clean Technologies Inc. is a Canadian clean technology company focused on the sustainable recovery and reprocessing of asphalt shingles. Northstar has developed a proprietary design process for taking discarded asphalt shingles, otherwise destined for already over-crowded landfills, and extracting the liquid asphalt, aggregate and fiber for usage in new hot mix asphalt, construction products and other industrial applications. Focused on the circular economy, Northstar plans to reprocess used or defective asphalt shingle waste back into its three primary components for reuse/resale at its Empower Pilot Facility in Delta, British Columbia. As an emerging innovator in sustainable processing, Northstar's mission is to be the leader in the recovery and reprocessing of asphalt shingles in North America, extracting the recovered components from asphalt shingles that would otherwise be sent to landfill.
For further information about Northstar, please visit www.northstarcleantech.com.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
Aidan Mills
President & CEO, Director
Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The TSXV has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.
This press release may contain forward‐looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, which forward‐looking information reflects the Company's current expectations regarding future events. Forward-looking statements are often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements concerning: (i) the Company's ability to finalize and execute the lease agreement for the proposed 15-year industrial property lease in Greater Calgary, Alberta and any potential benefit derived therefrom; (ii) the anticipated timing of site access; and (iii) the receipt and anticipated timing of the change of land-use development permit required by the municipality of Calgary. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements, including risks related to factors beyond the control of the Company as well as those risks and uncertainties which are more fully described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the final prospectus of the Company dated June 18, 2021 and in the Company's annual and quarterly management's discussion and analysis and other filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities under the Company's profile on SEDAR. The ongoing dispute between the sovereign state of Ukraine and Russia also poses risks that are currently indescribable and immeasurable. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update such forward‐looking information whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended and such changes could be material. The Company does not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements except as otherwise required by applicable law.
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Tony Boselli's relationship with Mark Brunell goes beyond former Jaguars teammates
Former Jacksonville Jaguar great Tony Boselli already envisions his moment when he walks across the stage as he gets inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
A crowd of teal and black will pack Tom Benson Stadium with his wife, Angi, and their five children watching from the crowd. Yet, his enshrinement is not fully complete without his best friend there. His best friend happens to be his ex-teammate and former quarterback, Mark Brunell.
Brunell will serve as Boselli's presenter during the enshrinement. His relationship with Brunell goes far beyond helping protect the left-handed quarterback as a three-time first-team All-Pro left tackle. Not only did they play together for seven seasons in Jacksonville, but they raised their children together, coached high school football together, and were even business partners in owning a chain of Whataburger in the Jacksonville area.
He expressed his friendship with Brunell in a brief verse in the Book of Proverbs, in which a certain friend can be closer than your brothers.
Brunell is the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions. Once Boselli found out the good news, he alerted Brunell to take a few days off in Detroit so he can make the trip to Canton with him for the weekend.
"I have a handful of people in my life that aren't family that are closer, closer than family, and Mark is one of them," Boselli said.
The expansion Jaguars made Boselli their first-ever draft pick in the 1995 NFL Draft.. He made an immediate impact as a five-time Pro Bowler at left tackle. Brunell, who was drafted by Green Bay in the fifth round in 1993, was traded to Jaguars a day before Boselli was selected.
Both were inseparable throughout their time as a Jaguar. While Brunell was a lefty and depended on his right tackle to protect his blindside, it didn’t change Boselli’s train of thought in his pass blocking, especially knowing the mobile Brunell would not stay in the pocket for very long.
“I actually thought it was easier blocking for a right-handed quarterback because as a lefty Mark tended to drift a little bit to the left side and change the angles that I had,” Boselli said.
Tony Boselli an advocate for Tom Coughlin and Jags stars Fred Taylor, Jimmy Smith to be in Hall of Fame
Following their first season, the Jaguars became a playoff contender under Tom Coughlin for four consecutive seasons (1996-99) and won two division titles.
As Boselli goes down in history as the first Jaguar to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, he hopes he won’t be the last. Boselli gave high praises to Coughlin for being part of the Jags’ success and believes he should be in the Hall of Fame discussion.
“Tom had a method to his madness,” Boselli said. “He is one of the greatest coaches to coach the game. I don’t know when he is eligible for the Hall of Fame, but what he has done in the NFL is taken the most success from any head coach ever in the history of this league from expansion teams, and then taken the (New York) Giants to two Super Bowl victories, and one being (against) one of the best teams ever in the (previously unbeaten 2007) New England Patriots. He is a great football coach.”
It's not only Coughlin who Boselli thinks belongs in the Hall. He also mentions former Jaguar teammates such as Fred Taylor and Jimmy Smith. With Jacksonville a small-market NFL organization with a lack of a long-term winning pedigree, Boselli said the former Jaguar greats are forgotten. He hopes the current team changes the culture, which perhaps leads to more Hall of Famers in the future.
“I hope they all get inducted, and I think, selfishly more than anything, we start playing good football in the Jacksonville organization," Boselli said. "Hopefully, 10, 15, 20 years from now, God willing, I’m still there when they ask me to go knock on the door for a Trevor Lawrence (the team's current QB) or something like that.” | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/sports/pro/pro-football-hof/2022/08/04/mark-brunell-presenter-tony-boselli-pro-football-hall-fame-class-2022-jacksonville-jaguars/9420401002/ | 2022-08-04T09:54:15Z |
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cisco today announced that it will participate in the following conference with the financial community during the month of August. The session will be webcast. Interested parties can view the event on Cisco's Investor Relations website at investor.cisco.com.
Deutsche Bank 2022 Technology Conference
August 31, 2022
9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET
Greg Dorai, Vice President, Product Management, Secure Access Group
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One of only six companies worldwide to reach this select status
NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, today announced that it has achieved Cisco Global Gold Integrator status, the highest level available and a recognition of Kyndryl's ability to deliver and support advanced solutions for joint customers around the world.
This partner status enables Kyndryl to receive Gold-level benefits and incentives and assures customers that Kyndryl's expert resources and skilled practitioners are available in geographies supported by Cisco. The Global Gold status also is recognition of Kyndryl's ability to sell, deliver and support Cisco solutions worldwide and to showcase Cisco Solutions to customers at global Cisco Experience Centers.
To become a Cisco Global Gold partner, Kyndryl's engineers, architects and sales teams have demonstrated significant knowledge and expertise across a broad portfolio of Cisco technology, software, and services. To reach this level, Kyndryl also has demonstrated its ability to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics around Cisco performance thresholds, global, regional, and local competencies, support centers and solutions, hybrid IT offerings, and customer satisfaction.
Kyndryl and Cisco recently announced a partnership to help customers design, build, manage and modernize mission-critical systems. The companies are developing private cloud services, network and edge computing and software defined networking (SDN) solutions and multi-network wide area network (WAN) offerings to enable digital modernization and cloud acceleration via differentiated on-premises or edge solutions, and fully managed end-to-end cloud services.
"As we expand our relationship with Cisco, we are excited to reach the Global Gold Partner status, which validates and extends our ability to collaborate at scale and deliver the highest level of joint support and benefits to global customers," said Jeff Gatz, Director, Global Cisco Alliance at Kyndryl. "By demonstrating a level of excellence in providing managed services backed by Cisco Powered Solutions, Kyndryl can better ensure its ability to deliver best of breed 5G networking solutions and other innovative solutions that meet customer needs and requirements."
"We are delighted that Kyndryl has joined a very select group of Cisco partners who have invested in and achieved Global Gold status. To accomplish this status in the short period of time that Kyndryl has existed requires extraordinary dedication," said Nick Holden, VP, Cisco Global Strategic Partners and Co-sell. "We appreciate their partnership investment in Cisco and are excited about growing our joint business together in critical global markets and architectures as well as innovating in new business models and solutions."
For more information on the Kyndryl – Cisco partnership, visit
https://www.kyndryl.com/us/en/about-us/alliances/cisco
About Kyndryl
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) is the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider. The company designs, builds, manages, and modernizes the complex, mission-critical information systems that the world depends on every day. Kyndryl's more than 90,000 employees serve over 4,000 customers in more than 60 countries around the world, including 75 percent of the Fortune 100. For more information, visit www.kyndryl.com.
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MEXICO CITY, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Santander México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Santander México (NYSE:BSMX; BMV:BSMX) ("Santander México"), one of the leading banks in Mexico, announced today that it will release its second quarter 2022 financial results after market close on Thursday, July 28, 2022.
A conference call will be held on July 29, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. U.S. ET (9:00 a.m. Mexico City Time). The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-877-407-4018 (U.S. & Canada) or 1-201-689-8471 (International) and ask for "Banco Santander México's Earnings Call".
A presentation will also be available for download from the company's IR site after market close on July 28, 2022. Additionally, a simultaneous webcast of the conference call will be available at https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1560370&tp_key=7a78a116e4
A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available between 1:00 p.m. U.S. ET on July 29 and 11:59 p.m. U.S. ET on August 5, 2022. The replay can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (U.S. & Canada) or for international & Mexico callers 1-412-317-6671. The access code for the replay is 13731663. The audio of the conference call will be archived on the company's website at www.santander.com.mx
ABOUT BANCO SANTANDER MÉXICO, S.A., INSTITUCIÓN DE BANCA MÚLTIPLE, GRUPO FINANCIERO SANTANDER MÉXICO (NYSE:BSMX; BMV:BSMX)
Banco Santander México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Santander México (Banco Santander México), one of Mexico's leading banking institutions, provides a wide range of financial and related services, including retail and commercial banking, financial advisory and other related investment activities. Banco Santander México offers a multichannel financial services platform focused on mid- to high-income individuals and small- to medium-sized enterprises, while also providing integrated financial services to larger multinational companies in Mexico. As of March 31st, 2022, Banco Santander México had total assets of Ps.1,734 billion under Mexican Banking GAAP and more than 20.1 million customers. Headquartered in Mexico City, the Company operates 1,345 branches and offices nationwide and has a total of 25,342 employees.
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STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy deflected credit when he reached a career milestone.
Spencer Sanders passed for a career-high 406 yards and accounted for six touchdowns and No. 12 Oklahoma State beat Central Michigan 58-44 on Thursday night to give Gundy his 150th coaching victory.
Gundy improved to 150-69 in his 18th season coaching his alma mater.
“Cool deal,” he said. “Like I told the team, it takes a lot of really, really quality people and good young men for a guy to stay in one place long enough to win 150 games. I’m just lucky enough to be along for the ride.”
Sanders matched a career high with four touchdown passes and set a career mark with two rushing scores in the opener for both teams.
“Knock on wood, he’s really good,” Gundy said. “He understands our concepts. He understands second nature where to go with the ball. And it’s a big advantage for us.”
Braydon Johnson had career highs of six catches for 133 yards and Brennan Presley added five catches for 83 yards.
Daniel Richardson passed for a career-high 424 yards and threw four touchdown passes for Central Michigan. Lew Nichols III, the nation’s leading rusher last year, ran for 72 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries.
Sanders passed for 313 yards and three touchdowns in the first half and ran for two more scores to help the Cowboys take a 44-15 lead.
The Cowboys led 51-15 less than a minute into the third quarter before Central Michigan climbed back into the game. Jalen McGaughy’s 54-yard touchdown pass from Richardson cut it to 58-44 with 3:15 remaining. McGaughy had six catches for 126 yards and two scores.
“As I said from the beginning, I really like our football team,” Central Michigan coach Jim McElwain said. “We’re going to win a lot of games. And those kids are going to learn from this video and we’re going to get a little bit better.”
Central Michigan outscored Oklahoma State 29-14 in the second half and outgained the Cowboys 281 yards to 138 after the break.
“It’s credit to those kids,” McElwain said. “Since we’ve been here and started to establish the program, there’s a certain mentality it takes to be a Chippewa. And these guys have started to understand a little bit what that is.”
THE TAKEAWAY
Central Michigan: The Chippewas came in with high hopes after going 9-4 last season and beating Washington State in the Sun Bowl. But Sanders was too much for them early, and they couldn’t get their running game going well enough to control the clock and slow his rhythm.
Oklahoma State: The defense carried much of the load last season, but the offense put up 531 total yards on Thursday, mostly in the first half. The running game still could use some work, though. The Cowboys had just 45 yards on 20 carries in the second half and struggled to put the game away.
“We were very effective playing fast,” Gundy said. “And one thing that works against us a little bit is once you get ahead … obviously, you don’t want to play fast. So then you slow down, and we’re probably not as good at that as we are playing fast. But I was pleased with our ability to play fast and make plays in space.”
POLL IMPLICATIONS
Oklahoma State could get penalized for being sluggish in the second half, depending on what else happens in the upcoming days.
GUNNAR PLAYS
Redshirt freshman Gunnar Gundy, Mike Gundy’s son, got action in the opener for the Cowboys. He did not attempt a pass, but he carried once for five yards.
The younger Gundy, a walk-on, has risen to No. 2 on the depth chart.
“This is a big deal … Everybody wants to see their kids do good and get out there,” coach Gundy said. “I was proud of him.”
NICHOLS SLOWED
Nichols rushed for 1,848 yards last season and ran for at least 100 yards his final eight games. His streak ended as he averaged just 2.8 yards per carry on Thursday.
QUOTABLE
McElwain joking about Bullet, the horse that runs onto the field after Oklahoma State’s touchdowns: “When they scored 30 in a row, I was probably more concerned with that damn horse cramping up that kept running around the end zone there.”
UP NEXT
Central Michigan: Hosts South Alabama on Saturday, Sept. 10.
Oklahoma State: Hosts Arizona State on Saturday, Sept. 10.
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Inaugural Autism Beauty Walk held to bring awareness
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MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — April is a month dedicated to autism awareness.
In January, FOX10 shared with you Jada Braxton’s story, a 17-year-old with autism who became a pageant queen.
On Saturday, her family hosted a walk to bring awareness to autism. Jada led the way through Municipal Park as a crowd of family and friends came out to support her and raise awareness — sporting Team Jada Tee-shirts.
Back in January, Jada won Miss Photogenic at the Miss Saraland Pageant, which her mom says is a huge feat for the autistic community.
Since then, Jada wanted to continue being a voice for young, autistic girls and Saturday’s inaugural beauty walk accomplished just that.
“We just want to go out and show everybody that autism individuals want to be included and accepted, and this is their month,” said mom Danisha Braxton.
To show support for autism this month, the family encourages you to wear blue.
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NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hess Corporation today announced that the new limited edition 2022 Mini Collection is now on sale exclusively at HessToyTruck.com for $31.99 with free standard shipping and Energizer® batteries included. Introduced in 1998, the annual release of the Hess miniature trucks pays tribute to holiday Hess Toy Trucks from the past.
The annual Mini Collection is a limited-production set of highly detailed, small-scale versions of classic holiday Hess Toy Trucks. This year's Mini Collection includes versions of the 1989 Hess Fire Truck, the 2008 Hess Toy Truck and Front Loader, and the 2012 Hess Helicopter. The 4-in-one toy set features 51 lights, chrome accents, 11-inch 360-degree rotating extension ladder, free-rolling wheels, and detachable display bases with name plates.
Also available, while supplies last, is the My Plush Hess Truck: 2022 Choo-Choo Train, designed especially for the youngest fans. Ideal for birthday or new baby gifts, the squeeze-activated soft toy is the third in the award-winning plush series from Hess, recognized for its comforting lights and fun sing along songs from parent testers and judges alike. The plush collectible is available at HessToyTruck.com for $34.99 with free standard shipping and Energizer® batteries and is safe for kids of all ages.
In keeping with the annual holiday tradition, the highly anticipated 2022 Hess Toy Truck will be revealed when it goes on sale in October with a specific date and time to be announced later in the year.
The Hess Toy Truck, among the bestselling toys annually, is a highly sought-after collectible toy and a treasured holiday tradition shared among families since 1964. To stay up to date, text "HESS" to 437788 to sign up for mobile alerts, and follow Hess Toy Truck on Facebook and Instagram.
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Highlights Firm's Efforts to Drive Positive Change Through ESG Initiatives and Goals
GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm, today announced that it has published its 2021 Impact Report. The report details L Catterton's approach to responsible investment and marks important milestones in the firm's ongoing efforts to support ESG initiatives and successes across its portfolio.
"We are pleased to release our second annual Impact Report which profiles actions we have taken at both our firm and within our portfolio companies to further drive sustainability, strengthen our communities, and serve the interests of our stakeholders," said Scott Dahnke, Global Co-CEO of L Catterton. "At L Catterton, we possess both the privilege and the responsibility to drive positive change in the world. In this regard, our goal is to not just be a participant in this space, but also to be a leader. We embrace the challenge and remain dedicated to this continuous improvement journey."
"At L Catterton, ESG has always been at the heart of what we do, and we are committed to further expanding our capabilities and activities in this area, recognizing that ESG is essential to our success," said Michael Chu, Global Co-CEO of L Catterton. "While we take pride in our ESG achievements to date, we are acutely focused on the challenges ahead. Our obligation as both investors and as global citizens demands this dedication, and we look forward to continuing to advance our ESG goals and act as a force of positive change across the industry."
Since its founding in 1989, L Catterton has considered ESG factors as core to its operations and investment decisions. In its second annual Impact Report, L Catterton highlights its continued progress, with a particular focus over the last year. Select highlights include:
- Became a founding member of Ownership Works, a nonprofit organization that partners with companies and investors to provide employees with the opportunity to build wealth at work.
- Launched PRISM, the firm's proprietary initiative to support executive and board-level diversity, with a particular focus on female leaders.
- Selected female candidates for approximately 50% of all new firm hires and appointed 17 (of 21) diverse candidates to serve as independent directors on L Catterton portfolio company boards of directors, reinforcing the firm's commitment to gender diversity.
- Partnered with Persefoni, a leading carbon management SaaS platform, to support the firm's climate program.
- Announced the firm's participation in the ESG Data Convergence Initiative to drive transparency and uniformity in disclosures.
- Partnered with local charitable organizations across L Catterton's global offices, including Feeding Westchester, Filling in the Blanks, Meals & More, Henry Street Settlement, and Kids in Crisis to support and empower local communities.
About L Catterton
With approximately $33 billion of equity capital across its fund strategies and 17 offices around the world, L Catterton is the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm. Leveraging deep category insight, operational excellence, and a broad strategic network of relationships, L Catterton's team of nearly 200 investment and operating professionals support management teams around the world in building strong, category-leading brands. Since 1989, the firm has made around 250 investments in consumer businesses. For more information about L Catterton, please visit lcatterton.com.
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Amber Alert issued for 11-year-old in Texas
MISSOURI CITY, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - An Amber Alert has been issued by the Missouri City Police Department for the abduction of an 11-year-old girl.
Imani Stephens, 11, was last seen at 1:45 a.m. Friday in the 3700 Block of Dry Creek Drive.
She was abducted by Daniel Diaz, 28, in a newer model of a gray pick up truck with Texas plates, according to police.
Stephens is described as a Black girl who is 5-feet, 2-inches tall, 111 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing glasses, a black and gray shirt with black striped red letters, multicolored sweatpants and Crocs. She also has scars on both wrists.
Diaz is described as a Hispanic man who is 5-feet, 8-inches tall, 254 pounds, brown eyes and brown hair.
Anyone with information is to call 911 or the Missouri City Police Department at (281) 403-8700 to report information.
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- NT-I7 enhanced the efficacy of CAR-T therapy against acute myeloid leukemia and B cell lymphoma, significantly prolonging survival in murine models.
- NT-I7 significantly increased the expansion and persistence of the CAR-T cells, leading to at least a five-fold reduction in the minimum number of CAR-T cells needed at time of infusion to elicit prolonged survival.
- NT-I7 enhanced CAR-T cells irrespectively of the targets or tumor types, demonstrating the broad applicability of NT-I7 for cellular therapy.
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NeoImmuneTech, Inc. (NIT or "NeoImmuneTech"), a clinical-stage T cell-focused therapeutics company, reported that Nature Communications (Impact Factor: 14.92) published the results of an in vivo study combining the long-acting human IL-7, NT-I7, with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells directed against CD19+ B cell lymphoma and acute myeloid leukemia.
The study led by Dr. DiPersio and his team at Washington University investigated the impact of NT-I7 on in vivo CAR-T cell expansion and anti-tumor response employing sophisticated models of B cell lymphoma or acute myeloid leukemia and an immune competent syngeneic model of acute promyelocytic leukemia. Utilizing these tools, the group tested whether NT-I7 could expand a less differentiated CAR-T product with improved durability and tumor killing abilities in multiple models of hematological cancer.
Over the past 10 years, CAR-T cell therapy has become routinely used to treat patients with refractory hematologic malignancies. Despite progress, long-lived memory responses and long-term in vivo persistence of CAR-T cells have yet to be consistently achieved to prevent tumor cell escape and clinical relapse.
In the study reported in Nature Communications, NT-I7 protected CD19-targeting CAR-T cells from cell death, enhancing their viability while promoting their expansion in the presence of CD19+ tumor cells. CAR-T cells expanded in the presence of NT-I7 were less differentiated but with equivalent effector cytokine secreting abilities. Treatment of tumor bearing mice with NT-I7 enhanced in vivo expansion and subsequent anti-tumor effects of CAR-T cells targeting CD19+ B cell lymphoma or CD33+ acute-myeloid leukemia. The combination of NT-I7 and CAR-T cells dramatically extended survival. Impressively, co-treatment of tumor bearing mice with NT-I7 reduced the minimum number of CAR-T cells needed to achieve a survival benefit by imparting increased tumor killing abilities to CAR-T cells on a per cell basis and expanding CAR-T cells in vivo. These studies provide compelling evidence that NT-I7 has the potential to enhance CAR-T therapy for the treatment of hematological diseases by promoting CAR-T anti-tumor activity, expansion and persistence.
Dr. Se Hwan Yang, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of NeoImmuneTech, Inc. said: "This Nature Communications article highlights the exciting properties of NT-I7 that can increase CAR T cells' functionality and cytotoxicity. Those results demonstrate the broad applicability of NT-I7 for cellular therapy, in addition to its well-documented benefits as a long-acting human IL-7 that has the potential to amplify T cells across the subsets, boost the immune system, and enhance the anti-tumor response in people with hematologic malignancies and solid tumors."
This study presented in Nature Communications demonstrates the potential for NT-I7 to support impactful clinical use of multiple CAR-T therapies with improved safety and tolerability. Strategic combination of NT-I7 with CD19-targeting CAR-T cells is currently being tested as part of a multi-site clinical trial (NCT05075603) for the treatment of relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma. At ASCO 2022, poster #239b presented the most advanced updates on this study (NIT-112) that aims to show if NT-I7 may increase expansion and persistence of CAR-T, leading to increased tumor response rate and improved clinical outcomes without safety concerns.
Reference: Kim, M.Y., Jayasinghe, R., Devenport, J.M. et al. A long-acting interleukin-7, rhIL-7-hyFc, enhances CAR T cell expansion, persistence, and anti-tumor activity. Nat Commun 13, 3296 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-30860-0
About chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T) cells therapies
CAR-T cell therapy is a type of treatment in which a patient's T cells (a type of immune system cell) are changed in the laboratory so they will attack specific cancer cells. T cells are taken from a patient's blood. Then the gene for a special receptor that binds to a certain protein on the patient's cancer cells is added to the T cells in the laboratory. The special receptor is called a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR). Large numbers of the CAR T cells are grown in the laboratory and given to the patient by infusion. Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy is used to treat certain blood cancers, and it is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.
About NT-I7 (efineptakin alfa) (rhIL-7-hyFc)
NT-I7 (efineptakin alfa) is the only clinical-stage long-acting human IL-7, and is being developed in oncologic and immunologic indications, where T cell amplification and increased functionality may provide clinical benefit. IL-7 is a fundamental cytokine for naïve and memory T cell development and for sustaining immune response to chronic antigens (as in cancer) or foreign antigens (as in infectious diseases). NT-I7 exhibits favorable PK/PD and safety profiles, making it an ideal combination partner. NT-I7 is being studied in multiple clinical trials in solid tumors and as vaccine adjuvant. Studies are being planned for testing in hematologic malignancies, additional solid tumors and other immunology-focused indications.
About NeoImmuneTech, Inc.
NeoImmuneTech, Inc. (NIT) is a clinical-stage T cell-focused biopharmaceutical company, dedicated to expanding the horizon of immuno-oncology and enhancing immunity to infectious diseases. NIT is led by the scientific founder and inventor of NT-I7 (efineptakin alfa) and has a strong executive team with rich industry experience. NIT is expanding rapidly in personnel and operations, as well as partnering with industry and academic leaders to investigate NT-I7 as monotherapy and in combination with various immunotherapeutics. For more information, please visit www.neoimmunetech.com.
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The statements contained herein may contain certain forward-looking statements relating to NeoImmuneTech, Inc. (the "Company") that are based on its beliefs and expectations about the future. These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions about the future, some of which are beyond the Company's control and are not a guarantee of future performance or developments. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that arise after the date of these documents. Accordingly, you should not place reliance on any forward-looking information or statements contained herein.
Some of the data contained in these documents were obtained from various external sources, and the Company has not independently verified such data. Accordingly, the Company makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the data, and such data involves risks and uncertainties, and is subject to change based on various factors.
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McDonald’s testing chicken Big Mac in the US
Published: Aug. 19, 2022 at 9:53 AM CDT|Updated: 14 minutes ago
(CNN) – McDonald’s is looking to spread its wings – with chickens.
The fast-food giant is testing a chicken version of its legendary Big Mac.
This sandwich, which has been available in the United Kingdom for part of this year, comes with special sauce, shredded lettuce, American cheese, pickles and a sesame seed bun – just like the Big Macs that have been sold since 1968.
But instead of beef, these sandwiches feature a pair of tempura chicken patties.
These chicken Big Macs will be served in Miami-area restaurants soon.
Company officials said if sales and reviews are good, they could eventually be sold nationwide.
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TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SoftwareReviews, a leading source for insights on the software provider landscape, has published its 2022 Enterprise Performance Management Data Quadrant, naming six providers as Gold Medalists.
Enterprise performance management software, also known as business performance management (BPM) or corporate performance management (CPM), enables an organization's performance evaluation by standardizing organizational metrics and supports data-based decision making through improved planning and reporting. EPM allows businesses to examine, assess, predict, and adjust performance across all departments.
In 2022, organizations are adopting objective and key results (OKR) performance reviews as employees focus more on aligning personal, career, and business growth. This methodology is helpful for keeping staff motivated and aligned with their personal goals while meeting business objectives.
To support organizations searching for the right enterprise performance management software solution for performance tracking, visualization, and evaluation, SoftwareReviews has identified the top providers for the year based on verified survey data collected from 306 end-user reviews. These providers have received high scores on SoftwareReviews' Data Quadrant.
Providers are ranked by a composite satisfaction score, called a Composite Score (CS), that averages four different areas of evaluation: Net Emotional Footprint, Vendor Capabilities, Product Features, and Likeliness to Recommend.
- Board, 9.2 CS, ranked high for ease of administration.
- OneStream, 8.8 CS, ranked high for vendor support.
- Vena Complete Planning, 8.7 CS, ranked high for mobile access.
- Anaplan Platform, 8.7 CS, ranked high for budgeting and forecasting.
- Workday Adaptive Planning, 8.6 CS, ranked high for planning and scheduling.
- Prophix CPM, 8.5 CS, ranked high for financial reporting and consolidation.
SoftwareReviews' comprehensive software reviews provide the most accurate and detailed view of a complicated and ever-changing market. The data comes from real users who use the software day in and day out and IT professionals who have worked with it intimately through procurement, implementation, and maintenance.
To compare and evaluate software providers using the most in-depth and unbiased analyst reports available, visit SoftwareReviews' dedicated Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) category page.
For more information about SoftwareReviews, the Data Quadrant, or Emotional Footprint, or to access resources to support the software selection process, visit softwarereviews.com and connect via LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
SoftwareReviews is the most in-depth source of buyer data and insights for the enterprise software market. By collecting customer experience data from business and IT professionals, the SoftwareReviews methodology produces detailed and authentic insights into the experience of evaluating and purchasing enterprise software.
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CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom and TOKYO, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mogrify Limited (CEO: Darrin M. Disley, Ph.D., "Mogrify®"), a biopharmaceutical company transforming the lives of patients through a novel class of in vivo reprogramming therapies, and Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503), (President and CEO: Kenji Yasukawa, Ph.D., "Astellas"), a leader in regenerative medicine, today announced that they have executed a collaborative research agreement on in vivo regenerative medicine approaches to address sensorineural hearing loss.
Utilizing Mogrify's proprietary direct cellular reprogramming platform, the collaboration will seek to identify novel combinations of transcription factors involved in cell differentiation to generate new cochlear hair cells. As part of the collaboration, Astellas Gene Therapies, a division of Astellas, is covering the research cost of the work as well as contributing its expertise in adeno-associated virus (AAV) based genetic medicine and translational capabilities to complete experiments in pre-clinical models. Mogrify will exploit its bioinformatic platform, screening and validation process to characterize potential therapeutic factors.
An estimated 1.57 billion people globally suffer from hearing loss1, and US data suggests that over 10% have severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss in at least one ear2. This degree of hearing loss significantly reduces quality of life and, with no drug treatments currently available, represents a large unmet need.
Dr. Louise Modis, CSO, Mogrify, said: "Mogrify's human regulatory network-centric approach is well placed to identify superior factor combinations, therefore increasing the efficiency of direct conversion toward the target cell type in the ear. Combined with Astellas' capabilities for gene therapy and research of sensorineural, this provides a clear path for the development of a novel in vivo reprogramming therapy for sensorineural hearing loss."
Dr. Mathew Pletcher, Senior VP, Division Head of Gene Therapy Research & Technical Operations, Astellas, said: "In this collaboration, we will look to combine the unique delivery attributes of AAV-based gene therapy, with our deep translational capabilities in otology developed through our "Targeted Therapeutics for Auditory Regeneration", and "Direct Reprogramming (Transdifferentiation)" initiatives. Through this collaboration, we will seek to address a significant unmet need in sensorineural hearing loss.
1. Hearing Loss Collaborators. Hearing loss prevalence and years lived with disability, 1990-2019: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet. 2021 Mar 13;397(10278):996-1009.
2. Goman AM, Lin FR. Prevalence of Hearing Loss by Severity in the United States. Am J Public Health. (2016);106(10):1820-1822.
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Mogrify has developed a proprietary suite of platform technologies that utilize a systematic big-data approach to direct cellular reprogramming (Rackham et al., Nature Genetics, 2016) and the maintenance of cell identity (Kamaraj et al., Cell Systems, 2020).
The platforms, MOGRIFY® and epiMOGRIFY®, developed over a 12-year period via a multi-national research collaboration, deploy next-generation sequencing, gene regulatory and epigenetic network data to enable the prediction of the transcription factors and growth factors required to produce any target human cell type from any source human cell type.
The platforms can be used to enhance existing stem-cell forward programming methods, or bypass development pathways altogether, affecting a direct transdifferentiation between a mature cell type to another mature cell type.
Mogrify is applying its proprietary and award-winning platforms to generate the functional cell types required to transform the lives of patients, delivering a novel class of in vivo reprogramming therapies across ophthalmology, otology, metabolic and other areas of degenerative disease.
Uniquely positioned to address a regenerative medicine market estimated to be worth $150 billion USD by 2028, Mogrify is commercializing its technology via a combination of in vivo reprogramming therapy development, co-development partnerships, as well as the exploitation of the platform in other therapeutic and non-therapeutic applications.
Based in Cambridge, UK, the Company has raised over $40 million USD funding from Parkwalk, Ahren Innovation Capital, 24Haymarket, Trend Investment Group, Dr. Darrin M. Disley, OBE, Dr. Jonathan Milner and the University of Bristol Enterprise Fund III, as well as strategic investors; Astellas Venture Management.
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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 the Astellas website.
Astellas integrated its wholly owned subsidiary, Audentes Therapeutics, Inc. as of April 1, 2021 and established "Astellas Gene Therapies" within the organization as an Astellas Center of Excellence to develop 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 hope to 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, North Carolina.
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. Information about pharmaceutical products (including products currently in development) which is included in this press release is not intended to constitute an advertisement or medical advice.
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Bias in your inbox? Republicans accuse Google of sending their campaign emails to spam
A North Carolina State University study found that Google has been sending 68 percent of Republican campaign emails to spam - while just 8 percent of Democratic ones met the same fate.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - It’s not every day that people check their spam folders - but it could be the destination for dozens of campaign emails intended for your inbox.
A North Carolina State University study found that Google has been sending 68 percent of Republican campaign emails to spam - while just 8 percent of Democratic ones met the same fate.
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is introducing a bill called the “Political BIAS Email Act” that would ban big tech from filtering campaign emails
“Google should not be using a filtering algorithm to send a spam communications that are sent by political candidates,” said Thune, “Be they Republican or Democrat.”
Cyber security expert Matthew Curtin explains that algorithms take data and sort it in a way that might be useful to the user. It sifts through emails, eliminating things users might not want, and prioritizes things that might be of interest based off users habits. He believes Google’s sorting might not be malicious in nature - it might come down to the wording in those emails.
“It’s possible that the people who are writing the content are using words that are more readily associated with things that actually are spam,” said Curtin.
As an example, he explains that emails that ask for money are usually flagged as suspicious - and that many campaign emails do just that. The algorithm picks up on it.
“And as a consequence, it starts to train the filters to start looking for those messages,” said Curtin, “And then automatically send them to the spam folders of people who might want to have them.”
Republicans aren’t the only victims - the study (https://arxiv.org/pdf/2203.16743.pdf) found that Microsoft Outlook and Yahoo servers sent more Democratic emails to spam than Republican. While there are currently only Republicans co-signing the bill - Thune hopes Democrats will be convinced as well.
“I’m hoping they’ll be some Democrat support,” said Thune, “If you’re someone who is trying to reign in the influence of social media platforms and other tech platforms, then you ought to be for this because it does create transparency - and puts the power back in the hands of the consumer instead of the tech company”
Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai met with lawmakers on June 22nd. Following that meeting, he vowed that Google would be more transparent with their data on spam filtering, and their interactions with political campaigns.
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PITTSBURGH, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a bullet that would travel with increased velocity and distance when fired," said an inventor, from Selmar, Calif., "so I invented the HYPER- POINT. My design could be used to make quick, clean and accurate shots."
The invention provides an improved type of ammunition for firearms. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional bullets. As a result, it increases speed, accuracy and range and it could enhance performance among shooters. The invention features an innovative design that is ideal for the owners of firearms, hunters, military, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LAX-1420, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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ATLANTA, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions provider Randstad Sourceright today launched Services Procurement 360, an enhanced statement of work (SOW) management service that allows business leaders to strengthen the link between talent acquisition and the utilization of project based expertise.
As organizations around the world continue to face record talent scarcity, service providers which are contracted via statements of work represent a growing share of the labor force. According to Randstad Sourceright's 2022 Talent Trends research, which surveyed more than 900 human capital leaders around the world, 71% of businesses are shifting previously full-time positions to contingent, project or contract roles this year.
"Randstad Sourceright is committed to transforming the way that our clients can leverage and deploy their total workforce," said Mike Smith, global CEO of Randstad Sourceright. "Our continued investment in a global services procurement center of excellence and our unique MSP 4.0 model — which offers innovation-led, technology-enabled and AI-driven workforce management services — provides customers with broader access to highly qualified professionals at a time when talent scarcity is at its highest levels."
Paul Vincent, global head of Services Procurement at Randstad Sourceright, added, "We wanted to make it much easier for organizations of all levels of maturity and ambition to benefit from a services procurement solution. We know that organizations will potentially have a different support need for different categories or levels of expenditure. So, we can now be very adaptable in allowing them to choose different and, if required, multiple combinations of support depending on where we can add the most value to their current approach."
Randstad Sourceright's comprehensive services procurement solution and approach help organizations achieve best value from their third-party service providers. They make the engagement process simple to understand, easy to design and quick to deploy. Services Procurement 360 delivers value throughout the full SOW engagement life cycle including definition, sourcing, negotiation excellence, contracting, AI powered contract management, in-flight and post-project analytics, and performance evaluation.
learn more about services procurement 360 at the SIA 2022 CWS Summit Europe
During the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) 2022 CWS Summit Europe in London, Mr. Vincent will present the educational session, "A Maverick Spender's Guide to Services Procurement." The session will take place on May 11 at 9 AM GMT, and attendees will learn how to think holistically across the entire SOW life-cycle while driving collaboration throughout the services procurement process to ensure long-term success. Visitors can also stop by Kiosk C to learn more about the Services Procurement 360 SOW management solution. For more information and to register to attend, click here.
About Randstad Sourceright
Randstad Sourceright is a global talent solutions leader, driving the talent acquisition and human capital management strategies for the world's most successful employers. We empower companies by leveraging a Human Forward strategy that balances the use of innovative technologies with expert insights, supporting both organizations and people in realizing their true potential. As an operating company of Randstad N.V. — the world's leading global provider of HR services with revenue of € 24.6 billion — Randstad Sourceright's subject matter experts and thought leaders around the world continuously build and evolve our solutions across recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), managed services programs (MSP) and total talent solutions. For more information, visit www.randstadsourceright.com.
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LONDON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kanna Health Ltd (Kanna Health) - Today, the World Intellectual Property Office has published Kanna Health's patent application covering the use of KH-001 as a treatment for premature ejaculation, entitled "Methods for delay of ejaculation in human males" (WO/2022/140417).
KH-001 is a unique proprietary form of a naturally-occurring alkaloid. Scientists at Kanna Health have elucidated the pharmacological targets of KH-001. Based on these data, Kanna Health demonstrated that KH-001 significantly delays ejaculation in a dose-dependent manner. KH-001 exhibits a fast onset of action, enabling a viable on-demand treatment for premature ejaculation, and represents a potential breakthrough in the treatment of a disease with a high unmet medical need.
Kanna Health's President and inventor on the patent application, Dr Ryan Protzko, said "The data in our patent application show that KH-001 has tremendous potential as a treatment for premature ejaculation. The pharmacological profile of our compound is ideally suited to an acute, on-demand medication that treats premature ejaculation."
To date, there are no approved treatments for premature ejaculation in the US.
One of Kanna Health's scientific advisory board members, Dr. Andrea Burri, shared: "Premature ejaculation is a distressing condition, in which men orgasm too quickly before or during sexual intercourse. There are currently no treatments approved by the FDA, even though it affects up to 20% of men. These men report lower levels of sexual functioning and satisfaction, decreased self-esteem, and higher levels of personal distress. Partners of these men also suffer, and report sexual dissatisfaction and frustration, as well as problems in the relationship."
John Boghossian, Kanna Health's CEO, stated: "We are really excited about this data and our development programme for KH-001. Based on the evidence we have to date, we believe KH-001 could represent a major breakthrough in the treatment of premature ejaculation. There is a major unmet medical need for a safe, efficacious on-demand treatment of premature ejaculation. We are advancing KH-001 into clinical development to address that need. This application complements the additional patent applications we have filed protecting KH-001."
About Premature Ejaculation
Premature ejaculation is the most common form of male sexual dysfunction (Carson & Gunn, IJIR, 18, S5-S13 (2006)). Men with premature ejaculation can feel stigmatised, and as a result, the true prevalence is likely to be higher than 20%. In addition to the physical symptoms, premature ejaculation frequently causes anxiety and emotional distress to affected individuals and often adversely impacts the relationship with their sexual partner.
About Kanna Health Ltd
Kanna Health is a preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. Kanna Health is developing novel medicines for areas of unmet medical need, derived from and inspired by the alkaloids found in Sceletium tortuosum (kanna). Kanna has been used for mood and performance enhancement purposes by the San and Khoikhoi communities in South Africa for hundreds of years.
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The Liquor Replacement Is Preparing for Rapid Market Expansion To Extend Its Lead As America's Best-Selling Spirit Alternative
CHICAGO, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Making the move from non-alcoholic brews to non-alcoholic booze, Tom Halaska joins Ritual Zero Proof, America's best-selling liquor replacement, as its National Sales Director. By adding Halaska, an industry veteran and tastemaker, Ritual intends to expand even faster than its current clip – more than doubling sales volume every year since launching in 2019. This unique addition from within the non-alcoholic category, together with the continued backing of the world's leading distiller, Diageo via Distill Ventures, will allow Ritual to assert an even more dominant position in the booming American spirit alternative market.
Halaska brings with him more than two decades of experience from the restaurant and spirits business. Most recently, he served as the Global Sales Manager of WellBeing Brewing Co., the first craft brewery solely dedicated to producing non-alcoholic craft beers. With WellBeing, Halaska secured and managed more than 3,000 active accounts, as well as distribution in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, the Netherlands, Canada, and direct-to-consumer and online wholesale, lifting the brewery to the top of the craft non-alcoholic beer category – a category he is widely credited with helping develop and lead nationally.
As Ritual's National Sales Director, Halaska will focus on market expansion in states where Ritual is aligned with distributors, including Breakthru Beverage and Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits. He will be responsible for building awareness and advancing education around Ritual and the broader non-alcoholic category across distribution, account, and consumer levels of the business.
"Retailers and restaurants that don't provide for those who want alternatives to alcohol are excluding a huge swath of customers, and leaving money on the table," said Halaska. "Providing a sophisticated option for balance and mindful consumption has given me purpose inside an industry I love."
Halaska will work under David Dorton, Vice President of Sales and Trade Development at Ritual Zero Proof and formerly of Whistle Pig, and David Crooch, visionary health and wellness entrepreneur (Crave, Parks & Nash) and CEO of Ritual Zero Proof.
"The addition of Tom Halaska puts Ritual Zero Proof in a position to focus on education and advocacy of our products and the category, on both local and national levels," said Dorton. "His passion for the industry is visible to everyone who meets him, and his boots-on-the-ground approach to education is key to bolstering relationships among priority partners, distributors, the bartending community, and consumers alike, with a plan to accelerate our retail expansion and extend our lead as America's leading spirit alternative."
Ritual Zero Proof, The Liquor Replacement, is America's leading spirit alternative, crafted to have the flavor and burn of a classic spirit, but without the alcohol or calories. Ritual is made for anyone who's driving, training, dieting, parenting, staying out late, getting up early, seeking the perfect third drink or abstaining altogether.
Headquartered in Chicago, Ritual Beverage Company is a labor of love founded by three longtime friends. After experimenting with hundreds of recipes in consultation with bartenders, chefs, and beverage professionals, Ritual launched two flagship products in September of 2019 – a Gin Alternative and a Whiskey Alternative. In January 2020, Ritual received a minority investment from global beverage leader Diageo via Distill Ventures. The brand expanded its portfolio with the launch of a Tequila Alternative in April 2020 and a Rum Alternative in June 2021.
Industry leaders and tastemakers have continually awarded Ritual with their stamp of approval. Among its accolades, the Beverage Testing Institute, gold-standard for the industry, awarded Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative its Platinum Medal (98 points) in 2021, making it the highest-rated non-alcoholic spirit alternative and fifth on their all-time rankings of both non-alcoholic and full proof spirits. In 2021, Ritual won the Expo East NEXTY award for Best New Natural Living Product, recognizing the spirit alternative as one of the most progressive, innovative, inspiring, and trustworthy products in the industry.
Ritual is currently available for purchase online at RitualZeroProof.com and Amazon, beverage retailers Total Wine & More and Binny's Beverage Depot, select Kroger and Hy-Vee locations and expanding into instant delivery through Gopuff.
To learn more about Ritual Zero Proof, visit RitualZeroProof.com and follow along with @RitualZeroProof on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Senate and House Armed Services Committees include antimony in reports for the National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA").
Congress asks for briefing from Defense Logistics Agency ("DLA") regarding the defense stockpile of antimony and supply chain vulnerabilities for the Chinese and Russian controlled mineral.
House includes $10 million in Defense Appropriation bill to study secure sourcing of antimony trisulfide for the Department of Defense.
Perpetua Resources could provide the only domestically mined source of antimony which is a critical mineral in many military applications and listed as a "material of interest" by the DLA.
BOISE, Idaho, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Perpetua Resources Corp. (Nasdaq: PPTA) (TSX: PPTA) ("Perpetua Resources" or "Perpetua" or the "Company") applauds the United States ("U.S.") Congress for taking steps to address vulnerabilities associated with the antimony supply chain – a mineral strategic to our national security efforts. Listed as a defense shortfall material by the Department of Defense and one of 50 critical minerals listed by the United States Geological Survey, antimony is essential for munitions and numerous other military products but is largely controlled by China and Russia. Within the last two weeks, Congress has shown growing interest in the status and readiness of the National Defense Stockpile, taking specific action to require the Defense Logistics Agency to brief Congress on the status and future supply risks of the antimony stockpile and to increase spending to secure critical defense materials, including antimony. Currently, the United States is fully reliant on foreign sources for primary production of antimony.
"I am encouraged by the recognition from the Congressional committees with jurisdiction over national security that we simply cannot allow Russia and China to control our country's access to munitions and military equipment," said Laurel Sayer, President & CEO of Perpetua Resources. "Without immediate action to secure access to the minerals we need, America will continue to be vulnerable. Perpetua's vision for the Stibnite Gold Project includes providing our nation with the only domestically mined source of antimony and, in doing so, offers solutions to help strengthen our national defense."
Signaling bipartisan support to bolster the National Defense Stockpile, Democrat Senator Joe Manchin and Republican Senator Joni Ernst, who both serve on the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act ("HARD ROCK Act") on June 14, 2022. "The reality is, when it comes to certain strategic and critical minerals, the United States is simply insufficiently developed to meet military and essential civilian needs," said Senator Ernst when promoting the HARD ROCK Act.
Additional actions that raise awareness and preparedness regarding the antimony supply chain include:
- On June 8, 2022, the House Armed Services Committee's NDAA report cited concern that Chinese and Russian geopolitical dynamics could "accelerate supply chain disruptions, particularly with antimony" and therefore directs the Manager of the National Defense Stockpile at the Defense Logistics Agency to brief the committee on the status of the antimony stockpile and provide a five-year outlook on current and future supply chain vulnerabilities.
- On June 15, 2022, the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee included $10 million in its bill for the Army to study domestic sourcing and production of military grade antimony trisulfide for tank and medium caliber ammunition.
- On June 16, 2022, the Senate Armed Services Committee's NDAA also included a briefing requirement on antimony from DLA. Both the House and Senate will move the NDAA through the legislative process and both chambers are expected to vote on the bill later this year.
- On June 16, 2022, the Senate NDAA also included $1 billion in funding for DLA to support the acquisition of critical defense materials, like antimony, for the National Defense Stockpile.
The Stibnite Gold Project ("Project") is a proposed gold and antimony mine located in the historical Stibnite mining district in central Idaho. The abandoned mine site, which has seen over 100 years of mining activity and supplied most of the tungsten and antimony for the U.S. in World War II and the Korean War, still contains one of the largest known economic reserves of antimony not controlled by the Chinese and their interests. The Project is advancing through the National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") permitting process and regulators have estimated a final record of decision in late 2023. If approved, the Project would be the only mined source of antimony in the U.S.
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Perpetua Resources Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is focused on the exploration, site restoration and redevelopment of gold-antimony-silver deposits in the Stibnite-Yellow Pine district of central Idaho that are encompassed by the Stibnite Gold Project. The Project is one of the highest-grade, open pit gold deposits in the United States and is designed to apply a modern, responsible mining approach to restore an abandoned mine site and produce both gold and the only mined source of antimony in the United States. Further advancing Perpetua Resources' ESG and sustainable mining goals, the Project will be powered by the lowest carbon emissions grid in the nation and a portion of the antimony produced from the Project will be supplied to Ambri, a US-based company commercializing a low-cost liquid metal battery essential for the low-carbon energy transition. In addition to the company's commitments to transparency, accountability, environmental stewardship, safety and community engagement, Perpetua Resources adopted formal ESG commitments which can be found here.
Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "Forward-Looking Information") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-Looking Information includes, but is not limited to, disclosure regarding possible events, next steps and courses of action including our and Ambri, Inc.'s ability to perform under the supply agreement, which agreement is subject to certain conditions, including identification of one or more refiners to transform our antimony concentrate into antimony metal, and mutual agreement on certain material terms, including volume and pricing; and the Stibnite Gold Project and the success and timing of such project and related permitting process. In certain cases, Forward-Looking Information can be identified by the use of words and phrases or variations of such words and phrases or statements such as "anticipate", "expect" "plan", "likely", "believe", "intend", "forecast", "project", "estimate", "potential", "could", "may", "will", "would" or "should". Forward-Looking Information in this news release, including assumptions that the current development, environmental and other objectives concerning the Stibnite Gold Project can be achieved and that its activities will proceed as expected, are based on certain material assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Perpetua Resources to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the Forward-Looking Information. Such risks and other factors include those factors discussed in Perpetua Resources' public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and its Canadian disclosure record. Although Perpetua Resources has attempted to identify important factors that could affect Perpetua Resources and may cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in Forward-Looking Information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that Forward-Looking Information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on Forward-Looking Information. For further information on these and other risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company's business, see the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov and with the Canadian securities regulators, which are available at www.sedar.com. Except as required by law, Perpetua Resources does not assume any obligation to release publicly any revisions to Forward-Looking Information contained in this news release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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LUXEMBOURG, Aug.11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native technology services company, today announced it will release results for the second quarter ended June 30th, 2022 on Thursday August 18th, 2022 after the close of regular market hours.
Following the release, Martin Migoya, Globant's CEO & co-founder, and Juan Urthiague, Globant's CFO, will discuss the results in a video conference call beginning at 4:30pm ET.
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https://more.globant.com/F2Q22EarningsCall
About Globant (NYSE:GLOB)
We are a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves to create a way forward and unleash their potential. We are the place where innovation, design and engineering meet scale.
We have more than 24,500 employees and we are present in 19 countries working for companies like Google, Rockwell Automation, Electronic Arts and Santander, among others.
We were named a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services by IDC MarketScape report. We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford. We are a member of the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
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Belden Village will be home to nation's largest inde toy store as Sir Troy's plans move
JACKSON TWP. – Sir Troy's Toy Kingdom has found a larger home in the Belden Village shopping district.
The independent toy retailer plans to relocate its North Canton store to 4304 Belden Village St. NW. Space recently became available when Discount Outlet closed.
The new location locks in Sir Troy's as the nation's largest independent toy store, said Heather Marks, company vice president.
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Most independent toy stores average between 2,000 and 3,000 square feet, Marks said. Sir Troy's already had the largest store title with a 13-000-square-foot store in Solon, while locations in North Canton and Medina are 9,000 square feet.
The record will be surpassed this fall. Sir Troy's has leased 30,000 square feet in the space in the Belden Square Plaza, which is owned by DeVille Developments.
"It's going to be something special and we're excited about it," Marks said of the Belden Village location.
Sir Troy's is known for offering a wide variety of educational, creative "quality, imagination-powered toys," Marks said.
Its stores feature large Lego displays along with a variety of other products. Troy Cefaratti curates the toys sold in his stores, seeking specialty items and brands that other retailers don't offer.
The unique offerings have made it a destination for shoppers, and that reputation should grow with the move to Belden Village, Marks said.
Meanwhile, the Hall of Fame Village development will bring more people to the region, likely for overnight visits, she said. Sir Troy's Toy Kingdom hopes to build off the village effort.
"We look forward to being a destination," Marks said.
Sir Troy's founder started as a collector before turning his hobby into a business by selling extra Lego parts. Cefaratti found success when he began selling at the Hartville Marketplace.
That led to a store in Hartville, which moved to North Canton. He's been at 1180 S. Main St. for about 10 years. He opened the Medina store in 2020 and the Solon store last year.
Remodeling still needs to be done before the Belden Village location is ready. Marks said it's possible the store will be open in late October, with a grand opening anticipated in November.
Until then, the North Canton store will remain fully stocked and open, Marks said.
Robert Brown, director of marketing at DeVille, said the toy store entered a long-term lease for the site, which had been a Marc's store before Discount Outlet opened.
Discount Outlet was using 37,000 square feet in the plaza. The remaining space will be subdivided by DeVille and leased to other tenants, Brown said.
Akron company adds Wagoner Moving
A subsidiary of RLD Mobility Group has acquired Wagoner Moving Systems, based in Green.
The deal combines two of the area's interstate moving companies. Wagoner was acquired by RLD Relocation & Logistics, located at 2880 Gilchrist Road.
Plans are to keep Wagoner operating from its location at 3060 Brookline Road, off Mayfair Road, while RLD operates from the southeast Akron location.
Wagoner began operating in 1978 and had been affiliated with Atlas Van Lines. The company now will be an interstate agency for Wheaton Van Lines, the third largest household goods carrier in the United States.
John DiMariangeli, president of RLD, opened the Akron operations of RLD Relocation & Logistics in 2016. RLD is an interstate agent for Arpin Van Lines, which along with Wheaton Van Lines is a subsidiary of Wheaton Group based in Indianapolis.
'Mixer' promotes airport program
Defining Enterprises, the initial participant in Akron-Canton Airport's business catalyst program, will mark its first anniversary Thursday evening with a "mixer" at the airport.
The Defining Essentials Automated Retail Machine Mixer is from 5 to 8 p.m. Visitors can see the machine, learn about the products available for travelers and see the advertising options the machines offer. The Akron-based company has two automated retail machines at the airport.
The business catalyst program is an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to start or expand their business, and explore the possibility of becoming a permanent retail tenant at the airport.
First half vehicle sales drop
Dealerships across Northeast Ohio continue to see lower vehicle sales, the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers' Association reported.
Low inventory because of microchip shortages and other supply chain issues are cited as key factors in the decline, Louis A. Vitantonio, the association's president, said in a press release.
Through the first six months, dealers in the 21-counties — including Stark County — covered by the association reported selling 100,188 new vehicles, a 25% drop from 133,519 sold in the first half of 2021. Sales during June fell 30.2%, with 16,766 vehicles sold compared with 24,038 sold the previous year.
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mage Data™ has been named as the Customers' Choice for Data Masking for the year 2022 - the third consecutive year of receiving this recognition.
The Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice distinction is based on feedback and ratings from end-user professionals who have experience purchasing, implementing and/or using the product or service. This allows decision-makers to benefit from the first-hand experiences of their peers to make more insightful decisions.
"Being named as a Customers' Choice by Gartner for three years in a row is a matter of immense pride for us" said Rajesh Parthasarathy, CEO of Mage Data™. "But receiving the highest overall rating amongst all Customers' Choice winners is a testament to our commitment of providing the best solution possible to customers while ensuring that we go above and beyond in helping them utilize the full potential of the Mage platform. We are extremely grateful to all customers who have taken time out to review our offerings and share feedback through the Gartner Peer Insights Portal."
Mage Data™ is one of only 2 vendors to have received the recognition for 3 years in a row. Mage Data™ also received the second highest number of reviews, with 98% of them being 4-stars or above – the highest of all Customers' Choice awardees.
Padma Vemuri, Senior VP of Customer Success stated, "The third consecutive Customers' Choice recognition is a huge honor for us. Our efforts to exceed expectations in everything we do has also resulted in 97% of our customers being willing to recommend us to their peers - the highest amongst all Customers' Choice winners this year. I am glad that customers continue to find value in our products and services and I am grateful for their confidence in Mage Data™. We will continue to work hard and keep delivering industry-leading data security and privacy solutions for our customers."
Mage Data™ is the leading solutions provider of data security and data privacy software for global enterprises. Built upon a patented and award-winning solution, the Mage platform enables organizations to stay on top of privacy regulations while ensuring security and privacy of data. Top Swiss Banks, Fortune 10 organizations, Ivy League Universities, and Industry Leaders in the financial and healthcare businesses protect their sensitive data with the Mage platform for Data Privacy and Security. Deploying state-of-the-art privacy enhancing technologies for securing data, Mage Data™ delivers robust data security while ensuring privacy of individuals.
Visit www.magedata.ai to explore the brand's new website and check out the company's solutions.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — NASA is asking for help analyzing the phenomenal photos taken of Jupiter by the Juno spacecraft.
Juno launched in August 2011 and made the 1,740-million-mile journey in only five years. Nine years later, Juno has taken thousands of pictures of the largest planet in our solar system and will continue to study the planet and its moons through September 2025 or the spacecraft’s end of life.
The Jovian Vortex Hunter is one of NASA’s citizen science projects where anyone can help find vortices, which are spiral wind patterns, in photos taken by a spacecraft. The vortices are formed in a similar way to hurricanes on Earth except these storms can be 30 miles high and several hundred miles across.
“There are so many images that it would take several years for our small team to examine all of them,” said Dr. Ramanakumar Sankar, who leads the project. “We need help from the public to identify which images have vortices, where they are, and how they appear.”
Helpers look at a photo from Junocam and determine if there is a vortex. If there is, they then circle it. Examining these images will help scientists understand the fluid dynamics, cloud chemistry and atmosphere on Jupiter.
Jovian Vortex Hunters are in the process of examining pictures taken in early 2019.
The project, hosted on Zooniverse, allows anyone to help with real research being conducted by teams across the world on a variety of subjects.
Those who would like to help with the image processing for Junocam can do so by visiting the project’s website. From there, helpers can download images to realistically enhance or turn into works of art. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/help-nasa-hunt-for-storms-on-jupiter/ | 2022-06-28T19:31:06Z |
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA)'s sale to an affiliate of Standard General L.P. for $24.00 per share in cash. If you are a TEGNA shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Terminix Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TMX) concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties relating to its sale to Rentokil Initial plc. If you are a Terminix shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
US Ecology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECOL)'s sale to Republic Services, Inc. for $48.00 per share in cash. If you are a US Ecology shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN)'s sale to funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. for $20.00 per share. If you are a Tenneco shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against NIO Inc. ("NIO" or "the Company") (NYSE: NIO) and certain of its officers, on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased, or otherwise acquired NIO securities between March 1, 2021 and July 11, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/nio.
This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business operations and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) NIO pulled forward revenue by selling batteries to a related party, which owned the batteries and managed users' subscriptions; (2) through the related party, NIO also recognized enormous depreciation savings; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's revenue and net loss were overstated; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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1,183 Ohio schools got safety grant funding; see if your Stark school is on the list
Nearly 30 Stark County area schools will be updating their security equipment and installing more safety features this year with new grant money from the state.
Gov. Mike DeWine announced this week that $46.9 million would be split among 1,183 Ohio schools as part of the latest round of funding through the Ohio K-12 School Safety Grant program.
The grants equal the amount requested by each school building up to $50,000. Funds could be used to cover expenses associated with physical security enhancements such as security cameras, public address systems, automatic door locks, visitor badging systems and exterior lighting.
"Helping schools pay for important security improvements is just one component of our comprehensive school safety approach that also supports the mental wellbeing of our kids and the work of local law enforcement to prevent crime," DeWine said during his announcement of the grant.
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This is the state’s second allocation under the safety grant program. Roughly $5 million was distributed during the first round in 2021. No Stark County schools were included in the first allocation.
Stark schools look to upgrade security cameras
Stark County area schools collectively received just over $1 million through the latest allocation of the grant. Thirteen schools received the maximum allocation of $50,000.
A survey of the local schools that received funds shows that most plan to purchase additional security cameras or will upgrade their existing cameras.
Besides additional security cameras, Osnaburg plans to add a mass notification system called Alertus to better communicate with families during crisis situations.
Superintendent Kevin Finefrock said the district also plans to use its $100,000 grant to establish a command center where the school resource officer can monitor district security cameras. The grant money also will be used to upgrade the malware software for some faculty and staff computers and to upgrade network switches to support the new cameras.
“We’re grateful for the opportunity and for the funds to be available,” Finefrock said. “Any time you can take steps forward for school safety, that’s a positive thing and a win for our community.”
The Louisville City School District plans to buy additional security cameras and use the remainder of the grant to install cement pillars in front of each of its schools to protect the buildings from vehicle intrusions.
Sandy Valley Local Schools is using its money for cameras, a new visitor identification program and new Halo sensors that can detect loud noises and alert administrators.
“We have newer buildings and our schools are so soundproof anymore that a lot of times you can’t hear what’s happening at the other end of the hallway,” said Superintendent David Fischer, who added that the sensors also can alert administrators about vaping and cigarette smoke. “You hope in practical terms that it’s never used.”
The new visitor ID program will allow the district to perform a background check by scanning the visitor’s identification card. The system also will print a visitor’s badge. Visitors still will need to first identify themselves at the outside door of the building and wait for an office employee to unlock the doors for them to enter.
Tuslaw will use its funds to update and add security cameras, upgrade the server for the cameras and update its exterior security locking systems throughout the district.
Northwest will upgrade its security cameras, purchase backup batteries to support its system in case of a blackout and to upgrade its antivirus software.
See the full list of the Ohio schools that received a safety grant here: Ohio K-12 Safety Grant Program
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Ohio's K-12 School Safety Grant Program Distribution
Canton City Schools
Crenshaw Middle School: $5,069
Hartford Middle School: $5,069
Lehman Middle School: $5,069
Dalton Local Schools
Dalton High School: $50,000
Green Local Schools
Green High: $39,126
Green Intermediate: $9,915
Green Middle School: $42,315
Green Primary: $23,388
Louisville City Schools
Louisville Elementary: $28,964
Louisville High School: $30,009
Louisville Middle School: $23,719
North Nimishillen Elementary: $20,134
Massillon Local Schools
Washington High School: $50,000
Northwest Local Schools
Northwest High School: $50,000
Northwest Middle School: $30,000
Northwest Primary: $50,000
W.S. Stinson Elementary: $50,000
Osnaburg Local Schools
East Canton Elementary: $50,000
East Canton High School: $50,000
Sandy Valley Local Schools
Sandy Valley Elementary: $24,983
Sandy Valley High School: $50,000
Tuslaw Local Schools
Tuslaw Elementary: $50,000
Tuslaw High School: $50,000
Tuslaw Middle School: $50,000
West Branch Local Schools
West Branch Early Learning Center: $49,618
West Branch High School: $50,000
West Branch Intermediate School: $43,140
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Suspect in racist Buffalo mass shooting indicted by a grand jury
By Eric Levenson and Mark Morales, CNN
The 18-year-old White man suspected of carrying out a racist mass shooting Saturday in a Buffalo, New York, supermarket was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday, according to an affidavit from Erie County Assistant District Attorney Gary Hackbush.
The Erie County Grand Jury voted for an indictment against defendant Payton Gendron, “with regard to the felony complaint filed on or about May 14, 2022,” the affidavit states. He previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder, and other charges are expected.
The indictment was announced Thursday during a brief court appearance for Gendron, who was ordered to remain held without bail. He wore an orange jumpsuit and a white face mask and was handcuffed and shackled as he walked into the courtroom flanked by officers.
He was ordered remanded in custody for further action from a grand jury and is next expected in court on June 9. Gendron’s attorney Brian Parker had no comment.
As Gendron was led away following his court appearance, someone in the packed courtroom yelled, “Payton, you’re a coward!”
Gendron is accused of driving nearly 200 miles to kill 10 people and wound three others in a shooting that took aim at a community hub in a predominantly Black neighborhood.
Authorities are investigating the shooting as a hate crime and an act of racially motivated violent extremism. Of the 13 victims shot, 11 were Black.
In online posts by Gendron on the chat app Discord and in a 180-page document investigators believe he wrote, he described himself as a White supremacist, fascist and anti-Semite. He wrote he targeted the Buffalo supermarket because it had the highest concentration of Black people in upstate New York and said he subscribed to “replacement theory,” a conspiracy theory that claims a cabal of elites are trying to replace White people with non-White immigrants.
The suspect’s social media posts have become central to the investigation because they offer details about how he planned his attack and his motives.
In posts first shared on Discord, then more widely on the hate-filled online forum 4Chan, Gendron said he visited the grocery store multiple times on March 8 to learn its layout. He noted how many Black and White people shopped during his visits and drew a map of the store’s interior, according to his posts.
The suspect also livestreamed the shooting on the website Twitch. The company said it took down the video within minutes, but social media companies were struggling to contain its spread.
Officials digging into red flag laws, social media sites
While the suspect is behind bars, New York officials have called for further examination of how he was able to get guns and how he communicated his plans online.
In June, Gendron showed a warning sign of potential violence when he made a school project about murder-suicides when he was a student at Susquehanna Valley Central High School in Conklin, New York, officials said.
Police were called to the school, and he was taken for a mental health evaluation and later released. At the time, police didn’t seek a “red flag” order of protection against Gendron.
The red flag law, also known as the Extreme Risk Protection Order law, is designed to prevent anyone who shows signs of being a threat to themselves or others from purchasing a firearm, New York’s website states.
But because the evaluation was not an involuntary commitment, it did not prevent the suspected shooter from purchasing or possessing a gun under federal law, said New York State Police spokesperson Beau Duffy.
Since the shooting, Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a gun laws package, as well as other changes to law enforcement protocol when a person shows they may be harmful to themselves or others.
On Wednesday, Hochul said she would sign an executive order requiring state police to file an “extreme risk order of protection” under the red flag law when they believe that an individual is a threat to himself, herself or others.
The gun laws package would aim to close loopholes around specific types of guns that fall outside current regulations, including high-powered, concealable guns and those that can be modified to hold high-capacity magazines, she said.
The proposed legislation would remedy “just one of those enormous loopholes that you can drive a truck through,” she said.
In addition, New York Attorney General Letitia James launched an investigation into the social media platforms allegedly used by the suspect.
The probe, disclosed Wednesday by James’ office, focuses on Twitch, Discord and the websites 4chan and 8chan (now known as 8kun). Other as yet unnamed companies could also be drawn into the investigation, James said.
The investigation is expected to focus on companies that “the Buffalo shooter used to plan, promote, and stream his terror attack,” James announced in a tweet.
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An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rose 6.3% in April from a year earlier, the first slowdown since November 2020 and a sign that high prices may finally be moderating, at least for now.
The inflation figure the Commerce Department reported Friday was below the four-decade high of 6.6% set in March. While high inflation is still causing hardships for millions of households, any slowing of price increases, if sustained, would provide some modest relief.
The report also showed that consumer spending rose at a healthy 0.9% annual rate from March to April, outpacing the month-to-month inflation rate for a fourth straight time. The ongoing willingness of the nation’s consumers to keep spending freely despite inflated prices is helping sustain the economy. Yet all that spending is helping keep prices high and could make the Federal Reserve’s goal of taming inflation even harder.
“Inflation is finally slowing, but it’s a little early for high-fives,” said Bill Adams, chief economist at Comerica Bank.
Adams noted that gas and food prices have risen in May and that Russia’s war against Ukraine and COVID-19-related lockdowns in China could further disrupt supply shortages and send prices accelerating again.
Consumers’ resilience in the face of sharply higher prices suggests that economic growth is rebounding in the current April-June quarter. The economy shrank at a 1.5% annual rate in the first quarter, mostly because of an increase in the trade deficit. But analysts now project that, on an annual basis, it’s growing as much as 3% in the current quarter.
Americans have been able to keep spending, despite higher inflation, because of rising wages, a stockpile of savings built up during the pandemic and a rebound in credit card use. Economists say those factors could bolster spending and support the economy for much of this year.
Incomes rose 0.4% from March to April, Friday’s report showed, slightly faster than inflation. Still, high inflation is forcing consumers, on average, to save less. The savings rate fell to 4.4% last month, the lowest level since 2008. Overall, though, Americans have built up an additional $2.5 trillion in savings since the pandemic, and economists calculate that that pile is eroding only slowly.
Friday’s report showed that on a month-to-month basis, prices rose 0.2% from March to April, down from the 0.9% increase from February to March. The April increase was the smallest since November 2020.
Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, so-called core prices rose 0.3% from March to April, matching the previous month’s rise. Core prices climbed 4.9% from a year earlier, the first such drop since October 2020.
Still, inflation remains painfully high, and it’s inflicting a heavy burden in particular on lower-income households, many of them Black or Hispanic. Surging demand for furniture, appliances and other goods, combined with supply chain snarls, began sending prices surging about a year ago.
Consumers have shifted some of their spending from goods to services, like airline fares and entertainment tickets. That trend could help cool inflation in the months ahead, though it’s unclear by how much.
Goods prices, which were the major drivers of inflation last year, fell 0.2% from March to April after having jumped the previous month. Used car prices dropped 2.3% in April, though they’re still much more expensive than a year ago. The cost of clothing, appliances, and computers also declined.
And retailers like Target have reported rising stockpiles of televisions, patio furniture and other goods for the home as consumers have shifted their spending more toward travel and services-related goods like luggage and restaurant gift cards.
Those stores will likely have to offer discounts to clear inventory in the coming months. And auto manufacturers have been ramping up production as some supply chain snarls untangle and as they have managed to hire more workers. Both trends could keep reducing the cost of manufactured items.
Yet the cost of such services as restaurant meals, plane tickets and hotel rooms is still rising, offsetting much of the relief from cheaper goods. And the rising prices of gas and food, worsened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, will keep measures of inflation painfully high at least into the summer. The national average price of a gallon of gas has reached $4.60, according to AAA. A year ago, it was $3.04.
Chair Jerome Powell has pledged to keep ratcheting up the Fed’s key short-term interest rate until inflation is “coming down in a clear and convincing way.” Those rate hikes have spurred fears that the Fed, in its drive to slow borrowing and spending, may push the economy into a recession. That concern has caused sharp drops in stock prices in the past two months, though markets have rallied this week.
Powell has signaled that the Fed will likely raise its benchmark rate by a half-point in both June and July — twice the size of the usual rate increase.
Most economists have forecast that inflation, as measured by the Fed’s preferred gauge, will still be at about 4% or higher by the end of this year. Price increases at that level would likely mean that the Fed will still raise interest rates to lower inflation to its 2% target.
A better-known inflation gauge, the consumer price index, earlier this month also reported a slowing in price gains. The CPI jumped 8.3% in April from a year earlier, down from a 40-year high in March of 8.5%.
The inflation measure reported Friday, called the personal consumption expenditures price index, differs in several ways from the consumer price index that help explain why it shows a lower inflation level than the CPI does.
The PCE is a broader measure of inflation that includes payments made on behalf of consumers, such as medical services covered by insurance or government programs. The CPI covers only out-of-pocket costs, which in recent years have risen more. Rents, which are steadily rising, are also given less weight in the PCE than in the CPI.
The PCE price index also seeks to account for changes in how people shop when inflation jumps. As a result, it can capture, for example, when consumers switch from pricey national brands to cheaper store brands. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_0ca06ff6-deca-11ec-bb3c-5fde5c222b6a.html | 2022-05-29T02:15:11Z |
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is facing a tough challenge from the secretary of state in Tuesday’s Democratic primary as he seeks his first full term in office after taking over when two-term Gov. Gina Raimondo was tapped as U.S. commerce secretary.
McKee is trying to avoid becoming the first sitting governor to lose a primary since 2018, when Gov. Jeff Colyer in Kansas narrowly lost the Republican nomination to Secretary of State Kris Kobach, who went on to lose the general election to Democrat Laura Kelly, the state’s current governor. Like McKee, Colyer took over when the sitting governor resigned for another job.
McKee is touting his leadership in navigating the state’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic after he was sworn in as governor in March 2021. His leading Democratic opponent, Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, who would be the first Latina governor in New England if elected, says the state needs better leadership on issues like housing, education and climate change.
In the last primaries before the November general election, voters in Rhode Island are choosing nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, U.S. House, the state Legislature and local offices. New Hampshire and Delaware are also holding primaries on Tuesday.
With the retirement of longtime Democratic Rep. Jim Langevin, the state’s 2nd Congressional District is open for the first time in 30 years. Six Democrats are vying for the party’s nomination, while Republicans are eyeing the seat as a possible pickup opportunity in November.
But the top race in Rhode Island on Tuesday is the Democratic gubernatorial primary, whose winner will be favored to win in November in the liberal state.
Besides McKee and Gorbea, three other Democrats are also seeking the nomination: former CVS Health executive Helena Foulkes, who wants to use her business background to lead the state as it recovers from the pandemic; former Rhode Island Secretary of State and progressive candidate Matt Brown; and community activist Dr. Luis Daniel Muñoz.
On the Republican side, businessperson Ashley Kalus is competing against Jonathan Riccitelli, who made an unsuccessful bid for lieutenant governor in 2018 as an independent. Kalus, a political newcomer who moved to Rhode Island last year from Illinois, said she’s ready to “take on whichever insider or career politician emerges from the Democratic primary.”
The Boston Globe reported Friday that Riccitelli had been arrested dozens of times since 2000 under a different name. The Globe said the criminal charges ranged from obstructing police officers to assault and were lodged against someone named Jonathan Tefft, according to court records.
Riccitelli told the newspaper he couldn’t remember how many times he had been arrested and denied that all of the charges were his, but acknowledged his mother was married to someone whose last name was Tefft and people may have called him Jonathan Tefft at some point. The Department of Corrections confirmed Monday that a person named Jonathan Tefft, who goes by Jonathan J. Tefft-Riccitelli, had been in and out of state prison from 2000 to 2011.
In the state’s 2nd Congressional District, the state’s treasurer, Seth Magaziner, is considered the front-runner and has been endorsed by Langevin, who was the first quadriplegic to serve in Congress. Magaziner had been running for governor but switched races after Langevin’s announcement to try to keep the seat in Democratic control.
National Republican leaders aim to flip the seat into their control for the first time since 1991, and they’re hoping a former Cranston mayor, Allan Fung, can do it. House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy visited Rhode Island in August to raise money for Fung.
Two Republican rivals dropped out of the primary contest to clear the path for Fung. His campaign spokesperson Steven Paiva said Fung is ready to lead “Rhode Island’s rejection of the wealthy elites’ out-of-touch ideology,” and that Tuesday’s Democratic winner will prove to be a “rubber stamp” for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s agenda.
Magaziner faces a crowded Democratic field with Joy Fox, a former top aide to Langevin; former Biden administration official Sarah Morgenthau; Omar Bah, executive director of The Refugee Dream Center in Providence; and former state lawmakers David Segal and Spencer Dickinson.
Magaziner said his campaign is about delivering results on the issues that matter most, such as protecting Social Security and Medicare, defending abortion rights, lowering the cost of health care, and “turning the page on Trumpism.” He said he’s asking residents to get out to vote Tuesday and in November because the stakes are high.
Morgenthau is calling for change since Rhode Island has never elected a Democratic woman to Congress, though voters did elect a Republican woman in 1980. Morgenthau said now more than ever, voters need to elect women who will protect abortion rights.
In the 1st Congressional District, Democratic U.S. Rep. David Cicilline will face Republican Allen Waters in November. Both are unopposed Tuesday. Cicilline is seeking his seventh term.
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SHANGHAI, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Zhimeng Biopharma, Inc. ("Zhimeng"), announced dosing of the first participant in the US Phase I study in healthy subjects of its innovative small-molecule KCNQ2/3 selective opener (CB03), developed for the treatment of refractory epilepsy.
CB03 is a candidate drug for the treatment of refractory epilepsy, independently developed by Zhimeng. The phase 1 study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of CB03 in healthy subjects.
"The successful completion of the first human administration of CB03 in the United States is a small but critical step in the clinical development of CB03 and an important milestone in its global clinical development." Said Dr. Huanming Chen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Zhimeng, "CB03 is the first drug candidate of Zhimeng to enter clinic trials in the area of central nervous system diseases. We hope that through our unremitting efforts, we can provide safer and more effective medicines to patients worldwide and improve their quality of live."
About CB03
Studies on the pathogenesis of epilepsy have shown that the imbalance between neuronal excitation and inhibition is the major underlying mechanism associated with alterations in ion channels, synaptic transmission and connections. As the structural basis of neuronal excitability and activity, ion channels dysfunctions are bound up with the development of epilepsy. As the most widely distributed and the most diverse group of ion channels, potassium (K+) channels are mainly involved in the modulation of neuronal excitability and the frequency and amplitude of action potential discharges. K+ channels alterations have been known to be associated with benign familial neonatal convulsions (BFNC) and severe epileptic encephalopathies. KCNQ2/3 potassium ion opener is not only used in the treatment of refractory epilepsy, but also for major depression (MDD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), neuropathic pain and other diseases
Retigabine (Potiga, Ezogabine/Retigabine) was the first KCNQ2/3 potassium channel opener approved by the FDA and EMA in 2011 for the treatment of refractory epilepsy, to which other drugs were ineffective. Unfortunately, retigabine was withdrawn from the market in 2017 because of the risk of vision impairment induced by hyperpigmentation.
CB03 is a new generation of KCNQ2/3 potassium channel opener. Compared with retigabine, it shows better chemical and metabolic stability, antiepileptic activity, pharmacokinetic properties, and safety. Moreover, CB03 has a more specific ion channel selectivity and is unlikely to present the same safety concerns as retigabine.
About Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder elicited by excessive discharge of cerebral neurons, afflicting approximately 50 million people worldwide, including nearly 9 million patients in China. Unfortunately, existing antiepileptic treatments are far from meeting the clinical needs of epilepsy patients, and about 30% of epilepsy patients are suffering from refractory epilepsy which cannot be controlled by a single drug.
About Zhimeng
Zhimeng is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing innovative drugs for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and severe neurological diseases with significant unmet medical needs. The company has recently announced the successful completion of the phase Ib clinical trial on its novel HBV capsid inhibitor, Canocapavir (ZM-H1505R), and plans to kick off the phase II study in June 2022. In addition, the clinical trial application of the company's TLR8 agonist (CB06) was approved by the FDA in December 2021, and the phase I study was launched in the United States in March 2022.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements. While Zhimeng considers the projections to be based on reasonable assumptions, these forward-looking statements may be called into question by a number of hazards and uncertainties, so that actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements.
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The mega Artemis I rocket may be launching on its trip to the moon in August, according to NASA officials.
The Artemis team has had time to review data collected from a successful fourth attempt of a final prelaunch test conducted Monday and determined that no more wet dress rehearsals are needed. The test simulates every stage of launch without the rocket leaving the launchpad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
"During the wet dress rehearsal activities, we have incrementally added to our knowledge about how the rocket and the ground systems work together, and our teams have become proficient in launch procedures across multiple sites," Tom Whitmeyer, deputy associate administrator for NASA's common exploration systems development, said in a statement.
"We have completed the rehearsal phase, and everything we've learned will help improve our ability to lift off during the target launch window."
Monday's test included loading all four rocket tanks with supercold propellant, going through a full countdown and draining the rocket tanks. A hydrogen leak and other issues that cropped up during the test prevented the team from getting as far with two countdowns as planned.
Nevertheless, the team concluded that the test attempts have achieved almost all of the objectives needed before launch.
"We only had 13 of the 128 commanded functions that we planned in terminal count that didn't get successfully accomplished," Phil Weber, senior technical integration manager for NASA's Exploration Ground Systems Program, said during a Friday news conference.
"And we looked through those in detail, and it turns out the majority of those have already been validated in prior tests."
Later Friday, engineers will conduct a test of the booster hydraulic power unit while the rocket still sits on the launchpad, a component that wasn't included in Monday's test.
"The units contain hydrazine powered turbines attached to pumps that provide pressure to pivot the booster nozzles used for steering the rocket during ascent," according to a NASA statement.
Friday evening's test isn't required, but engineers want to do a quick spin through the system to mitigate any risk of malfunctions in the future, said John Blevins, chief engineer for NASA's Space Launch System Program.
Next week, the Artemis team will roll the 322-foot-tall (98-meter-tall) Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft stack back into the Vehicle Assembly Building. The stack will remain in the building for six to eight weeks for repairs and launch preparations.
Engineers have developed a plan to complete final objectives, such as replacing a seal to address the liquid hydrogen leak during that time. The team will also test and install pyrotechnics for the flight termination system hardware, said Cliff Lanham, senior vehicle operations manager for NASA's Exploration Ground Systems Program.
This plan sets the team up for a launch opportunity that opens in late August. There are launch windows from August 23 to August 29, September 2 to September 6 and beyond.
The uncrewed Artemis I will launch on a mission that goes beyond the moon and returns to Earth. This mission will kick off NASA's Artemis program, which is expected to return humans to the moon and land the first woman and first person of color on the lunar surface by 2025.
"The team continues to impress me with their creative thinking and resourcefulness," said Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director at Kennedy. "Our Artemis launch team has worked quickly to adapt to the dynamics of propellant loading operations. With each milestone and each test, we are another step closer to launch."
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NEW YORK, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Playstudios, Inc. ("Playstudios, Inc." or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MYPS) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Playstudios, Inc. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than defendants who: (a) purchased, or otherwise acquired securities of Playstudios between June 22, 2021 and March 1, 2022, both dates inclusive, including, but not limited to, those who purchased or acquired Playstudios securities pursuant to the offering of the private investment in public equity; (b) held common stock of Acies as of May 25, 2021, and were eligible to vote at Acies' June 16, 2021 special meeting who exchanged their shares of Acies stock for shares of Playstudios stock pursuant to the merger of Acies and Old Playstudios; and/or (c) purchased or otherwise acquired Playstudios common stock pursuant to or traceable to Acies' documents issued in connection with the June 2021 merger. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
MYPS investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) Playstudios was having significant problems with its flagship game, Kingdom Boss; (ii) Playstudios would not be releasing Kingdom Boss as expected; and (iii) Playstudios had not revised its financial projections to account for the problems it had encountered with Kingdom Boss. As a result of defendants' wrongful conduct, Class members paid artificially inflated prices for their Playstudios securities and suffered substantial losses and damages.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Playstudios, Inc. during the relevant time frame, you have until June 6, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiwi Biosciences, the Y Combinator-funded biotech startup making food painless, launches the next generation FODZYME®, a novel patent-pending enzyme supplement helping people enjoy their favorite foods, wherever they are. Low-FODMAP certified by Monash University, FODZYME breaks down common gut symptom triggers found in garlic, onion, wheat and other popular foods. These compounds, called FODMAPs, are particularly problematic for people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which affects 15% of the global population.
FODZYME® On-the-Go contains 33% more enzymatic activity, making it extra powerful, and comes in portable single-dose stick packs with moisture-resistant sealing technology to maximize enzyme stability in all environments.
As a targeted alternative to the restrictive low-FODMAP approach, the FODZYME formula consists of lactase, alpha-galactosidase, and fructan hydrolase. These specialized enzymes break down the FODMAPs lactose, galacto-oligosaccharides, and fructan, respectively. When sprinkled on or mixed with high-FODMAP meals, FODZYME powder facilitates optimal enzyme interaction with problem foods.
Fructan is arguably the biggest contributor to gut symptoms (and hardest to avoid). Accordingly, FODZYME's novel fructan hydrolase is at the focal point of its scientific validation. As proven by a series of in-vitro experiments, less than 10% of fructan remains in the simulated stomach after 30 minutes with FODZYME. In a simulated microbiome, FODZYME also demonstrated to reduce, but not eliminate, healthy fermentation, making it a possibly better long-term alternative to avoiding FODMAPs altogether.
Developed in Cambridge by Harvard alumni Anjie Liu and David Hachuel, MPH, FODZYME has sold out twice since launching in the US in 2021. It has since expanded to Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Europe through retail partners.
Backed by Y Combinator, Kiwi Biosciences is a human-centered biotech company creating elegant scientific solutions for extraordinary gut relief. Through cutting-edge research, they develop novel enzymes that catalyze a shift in how people approach food.
Working with world-class experts in enzymology, biotechnology, medicine, and nutrition, they prioritize the clinical validation of their products, which was highlighted by the Harvard Innovation Labs and the American Gastroenterological Association Institute Council as part of Digestive Disease Week 2022.
On a mission to make food painless, Kiwi Biosciences is working on a polyol-targeting formulation and advancing novel enzyme technologies to address all FODMAPs. The solution in development will transform polyols like sorbitol and mannitol into sugars more readily absorbed in the gut.
For more information, please visit www.fodzyme.com or access the press kit here.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an accessory to ensure that a writing utensil is easily accessible when needed," said an inventor, from Dallas, Texas, "so I invented the CONSTANT COMPANION. My convenient design would eliminate the need to stop and search for a pencil."
The invention provides an improved way to keep a pen or pencil handy. In doing so, it eliminates the hassle of searching for a writing implement. As a result, it increases convenience and it can be used with a pen, pencil or other writing implement. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households, businesses, students, etc. Additionally, a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Dallas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-DAL-212, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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With new checking, savings, and cash management solutions for businesses across the Greater Philadelphia region along with competitive commercial lending – Citadel Business Banking has officially launched; complete with new digital experience and a marketing campaign: "Better Business Banking Has Arrived"
EXTON, Pa., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Citadel Credit Union has officially launched its new Business Banking division – complete with a full suite of products, a new team, and the kickoff of a multichannel marketing campaign – "Better Business Banking Has Arrived."
In January, Citadel, which recently reached $5 billion in assets, onboarded a team of business banking experts to build the new division and establish partnerships with clients around the region. In addition, a large group of existing employees participated in a robust certification program – becoming the region's "Financial Champions." This internal development program was part of the pilot phase over the past four months. The pilot phase also included partnering with new business clients for large commercial loans and customized packages with the new products.
"We couldn't be more excited to bring this suite of products to market and have optimal solutions and support for businesses of any size," said Phil Sutliff, Head of Business Banking, who has built the new team. "Our talented employees, who have been serving Citadel members for years, have now benefited from a rigorous training and development program with our newly hired, seasoned Relationship Managers. So, the Citadel personal service and level of detail – coupled with the highly specific training from our new industry experts – sets us all up for success."
Prior to this launch, Citadel offered a variety of business loans and credit cards, in addition to commercial lending products, supporting businesses across the area with financial guidance. The success of its business lending arm and financial partnership to businesses has paved the way for the organization to fully expand its offering for business clients.
Better Business Banking
During the pandemic, many businesses throughout Greater Philadelphia experienced significant challenges and the "aftershocks" – including capital, labor, and supply chain issues – which still remain, according to recent data from Pew Research.
To help provide a solution to those challenges, Citadel Business Banking offers a full suite of dynamic products and services for businesses of all sizes in the Philadelphia region. The primary difference in Citadel's approach to business banking will be the level of personal service a business will receive. With the assistance of a dedicated advisor championing their business, each new client can customize a premium product mix tailored to their needs, in addition to being scalable for future growth.
"As a not-for-profit, member-owned credit union, Citadel is uniquely positioned to support businesses with the guidance they need," said Jeff March, President and CEO, Citadel. "It's our commitment to build community prosperity – and partnering with businesses to strengthen their future will ultimately help our region thrive."
Since the company rebranded in 2020, Citadel has focused on its mission of Building Strength Together and the launch of Business Banking is one of the bigger milestones in Citadel's overall strategic plan. With decades of deep expertise in the Greater Philadelphia region and a firm commitment to the community, Citadel's relationship-based approach for service establishes and maintains meaningful, ongoing connections that companies can depend upon throughout the life of their business.
"Many business owners reported frustration and lack of personal attention by their financial institution during a time of unprecedented turbulence. With our commercial lending in place and the goal to expand, the optimal timing to launch more supportive business banking presented itself." Said Phil, "We know the challenges aren't over, but we're here to ensure prosperity."
What is New?
Comprehensive new options include a variety of flexible checking and savings accounts, certificates, business loans, commercial mortgages, online banking tools, and cash management solutions such as merchant services, remote deposit, HR, and payroll services. The team will also offer banking specialization for private medical, veterinary, and dental practices.
"We've been able to structure products that we know businesses need and want and build our teams and processes to meet demand with quality service," said Mike Schnably, Senior Vice President and Head of Member Experience, Citadel. "Taking the time and the right steps to create a competitive offering has made all the difference – and we know the market will be impressed."
For more information or to join, visit CitadelBanking.com/Business.
About Citadel Credit Union
Citadel Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution that provides banking, investments, and insurance services to more than 240,000 members. At $5 billion in assets, it is one of the Greater Philadelphia area's largest credit unions, proudly serving residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. Citadel is recognized as a Forbes 2022 Best-in-State Credit Union and a certified 2022 Great Place to Work. In addition, Citadel has been named one of the best performing credit unions in the nation by SNL Financial. For more information, visit CitadelBanking.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Ra Medical Systems, Inc. ("Ra Medical" or the "Company") (NYSE: RMED) in connection with the proposed merger of the Company with Catheter Precision, Inc. ("Catheter Precision"). The Merger is structured as a stock for stock reverse merger whereby all of Catheter Precision's outstanding convertible promissory notes and equity interests are to be exchanged for shares of Ra Medical common stock and Catheter Precision options assumed by the Company. Upon completion of the transaction, Catheter Precision shareholders are expected to own approximately 80% of the combined company, and Ra Medical equity holders are expected to only own approximately 20% of the combined company.
If you own Ra Medical shares and wish to discuss this investigation or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, visit our website:
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Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) Ra Medical's board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the merger consideration adequately compensates Ra Medical's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed.
Weiss Law has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
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Offer to Purchase for Cash Up to $50,000,000.00 Principal Amount of the Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. 6.50% Senior Notes Due 2027 at $15.00 per $25.00 of Principal Amount of the Notes plus Accrued Interest
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 745 Capital LLC (the "Purchaser") has commenced a cash tender offer for up to $50,000,000.00 principal amount of the Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. 6.50% Senior Notes Due 2027 (CUSIP No. 50575Q300) (NYSE symbol LTSL) (Bloomberg symbol LTSL Pfd) (the "Notes") as described below (the "Tender Offer"). The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer are described in the Purchaser's Offer to Purchase dated June 9, 2022 (the "Offer to Purchase") and the related Letter of Transmittal (the "Letter of Transmittal").
The Tender Offer will expire at 5:00p.m. EST, on July 15, 2022, unless extended or earlier terminated (the "Expiration Time"). Subject to the application of the Tender Offer Cap (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) and possible proration, Holders who validly tender (and who do not validly withdraw) their Notes prior to the Expiration Time will be entitled to receive $15.00 for each $25.00 principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued interest.
The Tender Offer is subject to the conditions in the Offer to Purchase and Letter of Transmittal. Provided that the conditions to the Tender Offer have been satisfied or waived, payment for the Notes purchased in the Tender Offer will be made on or about July 22, 2022.
This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes. The Purchaser is making the offer only by the terms of the Offer to Purchase and Letter of Transmittal, copies of which may be obtained from D.F. King & Co., Inc., the tender and information agent for the Tender Offer, at LTSL@dfking.com or (800) 706-3274 or, for banks and brokers, at (212) 269-5550.
745 Capital was incorporated in New York in 2022 and is not affiliated with Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc.
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those related to the completion of the Tender Offer. Forward-looking statements involve many risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future. The Purchaser is not under any obligation to update its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Two men accused of attacking DC Officer Michael Fanone on Jan. 6 set to enter into plea agreements this week
By Holmes Lybrand and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN
Two of the alleged assailants of former DC police Officer Michael Fanone have plea agreement hearings scheduled before the DC District Court this week, bringing a partial close to one of the most high-profile assault cases of the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot.
The two men, Kyle Young and Albuquerque Head, as well as a third, Thomas Sibick, are accused of spearheading the assault on the then-officer, who was dragged away from a police line, beaten, and robbed of his badge and radio. According to Fanone, who is now a CNN contributor, he later suffered a heart attack as a result of the brutal assault.
According to video highlighted by prosecutors, Head bear-hugged Fanone and slowly pulled him into the onslaught of rioters, shouting, “Hey! I got one!” Once in the crowd, Sibick allegedly robbed Fanone of his badge and radio and Young allegedly attempted to grab Fanone’s service weapon.
Others in the mob also participated in the assault, including Daniel Rodriguez, who was captured on video shoving a stun gun into Fanone’s neck during the attack. Rodriguez, who is charged separately and has pleaded not guilty, later sobbed while recounting the assault to the FBI and said, “My God. What did I just do?”
Fanone’s assault took place in one of the most violent areas of the Capitol that day, where rioters attempted to break through a line of police officers in a tunnel leading to the building. Rioters attacked the police for several hours, punching and kicking them, hitting them with poles, bats and pieces of broken furniture, and shooting chemical spray at the officers protecting the Capitol.
According to the court docket, Young’s plea agreement hearing is scheduled for Thursday and Head’s hearing is set for Friday.
Head has been charged with 10 offenses, including assault, while Young was charged with 12, including the attempted robbery of Fanone’s service weapon. Both Head and Young originally entered pleas of not guilty in May 2021, a month after their initial arrests.
CNN reached out to attorneys for Head and Young and did not receive a response.
Sibick, who is also charged in the assault, is still negotiating a plea deal with the Justice Department, according to prosecutors. He has pleaded not guilty.
Fanone has been outspoken about the violence that erupted at the Capitol and has publicly criticized Republican lawmakers who have attempted to minimize the insurrection.
The first indications that the case would end in plea agreements for the three men came last summer, when the Justice Department said it was preparing a plea deal with them and that preliminary plea talks were already taking place.
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HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas appeals court on Monday delayed the execution of Melissa Lucio amid growing doubts about whether she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter in a case that has garnered the support of lawmakers, celebrities and even some jurors who sentenced her to death.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted a request by Lucio’s lawyers for a stay of execution so a lower court can reviewher claims that new evidence would exonerate her.
Lucio had been set for lethal injection Wednesday for the 2007 death of her daughter Mariah in Harlingen, a city of about 75,000 in Texas’ southern tip.
Prosecutors have maintained that the girl was the victim of abuse and noted that her body was covered in bruises. Lucio’s lawyers say Mariah died from injuries she sustained in a fall down a steep staircase several days before she died.
“I am grateful the court has given me the chance to live and prove my innocence,” Lucio said in a statement provided by her lawyers. “Mariah is in my heart today and always. I am grateful to have more days to be a mother to my children and a grandmother to my grandchildren. I will use my time to help bring them to Christ. I am deeply grateful to everyone who prayed for me and spoke out on my behalf.”
Lucio’s mother, Esperanza Treviño, tearfully thanked all of her daughter’s supporters, saying, “Thank God for the miracle.”
Lucio was first told her execution had been delayed in a phone call with state Rep. Jeff Leach, a Republican who has helped lead a bipartisan effort to halt her execution, said Vanessa Potkin, one of Lucio’s attorneys who is with the Innocence Project.
“She sobbed. She was just overwhelmed,” said Potkin.
In a statement, Leach said he was grateful the appeals court had “pushed the pause button on her execution, saving the state of Texas from the irreversible blunder of potentially killing an innocent citizen.”
The execution stay was announced minutes before the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles had been set to consider Lucio’s clemency application to either commute her death sentence or grant her a 120-day reprieve. The paroles board did not review her clemency petition because of the execution stay. If the case were to come back before the board in the future, Lucio’s lawyers would have to file a new petition.
Lucio’s attorneys say her capital murder conviction was based on an unreliable and coerced confession that was the result of relentless questioning and her long history of being sexually, physically and emotionally abused. They say Lucio wasn’t allowed to present evidence questioning the validity of her confession.
Her lawyers also contend that unscientific and false evidence misled jurors into believing Mariah’s injuries could have been caused only by abuse and not by medical complications from a severe fall.
“It would have shocked the public’s conscience for Melissa to be put to death based on false and incomplete medical evidence for a crime that never even happened,” said Potkin. “All of the new evidence of her innocence has never before been considered by any court. The court’s stay allows us to continue fighting alongside Melissa to overturn her wrongful conviction.”
Cameron County District Attorney Luis Saenz, whose office prosecuted the case, said in a statement he expected the execution to be delayed because various legal issues remain unresolved.
“I welcome the opportunity to prosecute this case in the courtroom: where witnesses testify under oath, where witnesses may be cross-examined, where evidence is governed by the rules of evidence and criminal procedure … That is our criminal jurisprudence system, and it is working,” said Saenz, who was not in office when Lucio was tried in 2008.
During a sometimes contentious Texas House committee hearing on Lucio’s case this month, Saenz had said he disagreed with Lucio’s lawyers’ claims that new evidence would exonerate her. Prosecutors say Lucio had a history of drug abuse and at times had lost custody of some of her 14 children.
In its three-page order, the appeals court asked that the trial court in Brownsville that handled Lucio’s case review four claims her lawyers have made: whether prosecutors used false evidence to convict her; whether previously unavailable scientific evidence would have prevented her conviction; whether she is actually innocent; and whether prosecutors suppressed evidence that would have been favorable to her defense.
It was not immediately known when the lower court would begin reviewing her case. Tivon Schardl, one of Lucio’s lawyers, said they hope to convince the trial judge to recommend a new trial. If such a recommendation is made, that would then be sent to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, which would make the final decision on a new trial.
More than half the members of the Texas Legislature had asked that her execution be halted. A bipartisan group of state lawmakers traveled this month to Gatesville, where the state houses female death row inmates, and prayed with Lucio.
One of those lawmakers, El Paso Democratic state Rep. Joe Moody, tweeted that he was relieved for Lucio. “A stay confirms what we’ve said all along: Melissa Lucio shouldn’t be on death row,” he wrote.
Five of the 12 jurors who sentenced Lucio and one alternate juror have questioned their decision and asked that she get a new trial.
Lucio’s cause also has the backing of faith leaders and celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, and it was featured on HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”
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After Two Years of Travel Restrictions, Booking.com Just Wants to Make You Smile with Bookable Weekend Getaways at "Smiley Stays" Across the U.S.
NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Booking.com is going the extra smile this summer by kicking off the global travel leader's Summer of 'Yeah' campaign with a series of "Smiley Stays" across the U.S., perfectly timed to the 50th anniversary of The Smiley Company, the brand behind the iconic smiley symbol everyone knows and loves. With each smiley-themed vacation rental property bookable for one lucky pair of consumers, the "Smiley Stays" include a luxurious Smiley Glamping Stay at Collective Retreats on New York City's Governors Island, a Smiley Stay at Sea with Lumar Yacht Experience in the Mid-Beach district of Miami Beach, and a Beachfront Smiley Stay in Malibu perched along SoCal's quintessential Malibu shoreline – each equipped with Smiley decor and amenities that will have guests grinning ear to ear, and brimming with Smiley vibes synonymous with summer.
According to a recent Booking.com survey,* 76% of global travelers say their motivation to travel is to boost their mood. To help make this a reality for U.S. travelers, Booking.com is highlighting its breadth of property types – from unique stays like boats, beach houses and glamping experiences, to rental cars suited to every trip, and even top-notch attractions fit for a Summer of 'Yeah.' The epic "Smiley Stay" experiences will be decked out in Smiley's logo and color palette, featuring Smiley bean bag chairs, luminaries, inflatables, bedding, neon signs and more, with locations including:
- An Insta-worthy glamping getaway at Collective Governors Island, just an eight-minute ferry ride from New York City and surrounded by sprawling green landscapes, complete with in-tent massages, daily sunrise yoga, nightly smores on the lawn, chef's tasting menus, and makers classes to learn either the art of bouquet making while sipping rosé or the nuances of mezcal while creating a hand-crafted copita, plus bikes for island exploration.
- A Lumar Yacht adventure in Miami for those looking to yacht it up on the sun-soaked upper deck of a spacious boat, adorned with an eye-catching nautical Smiley aesthetic and floating atop stunning blue Florida waters, inclusive of a four-hour charter along the picturesque coastline and bikes for cruising around Miami Beach.
- A beachy escape for shore seekers where the fresh ocean air of Malibu can be enjoyed straight from the expansive balcony of a stunning coastal reverie, Big Rock Seaside Beach House, artfully infused with Smiley-studded touches and a sun-drenched floor plan.
Every detail of the properties will exude Smiley and Booking.com flair to accompany a series of fun programming in keeping with the cheerful theme. Lucky guests will be treated to a Smiley concierge for the duration of their stay, keeping everyone beaming ear-to-ear with everything from watersports and spa visits, to crave-worthy meal bookings and photo opps surrounded by Smiley faces – all sure to keep Booking.com guests cheesin' this season. The limited edition "Smiley Stays" will each be available for one pair of lucky bookers for a two-night stay taking place Friday, August 12, 2022 to Sunday, August 14, 2022 for just $50.00, in honor of the 50th anniversary of Smiley. The weekend getaways will become bookable exclusively on Booking.com on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 12 p.m. ET on a first come, first served basis.
In tandem with Booking.com's Smiley Stay activation, the continuation of the brand's revived Booking.yeah ad campaign, featuring none other than award-winning actor, filmmaker and musician Idris Elba, shows just how easy it is for travelers to find and book the perfect trip. Entitled Perfect Stay: Windsurf, the new summer ad spot exemplifies Booking.com's array of accommodations, touting more than 28M listings total, including a whopping 6.5M mix of homes, apartments, and unique places to stay. While Booking.com may not be classically "sexy, flashy or lit," as Idris so aptly puts it in the ads, over half (60%) of U.S. travelers agree that being on vacation makes them feel sexier, which is exactly why Idris is here to make "functional" the new "sexy," by way of peace of mind and plenty of summer fun.
"Now that travel is picking back up again, I'm really looking forward to getting back out there," said Idris Elba, the star of Booking.com's Summer of 'Yeah' campaign. "I've always traveled extensively for work, but making time for a vacation for my happiness and wellbeing is a whole different experience. Even a short getaway to reset mentally and physically makes an impact, which is why I love Booking.com – they make it so easy to find and book any type of stay you want. The new Smiley Stays this summer are no exception to the great vacation rental options on Booking.com, and a way for travelers to have a bit of extra fun in the sun."
According to Booking.com's recent Summer of 'Yeah' data**, Americans agree that getting away makes an impact and travelers are ready to get out and experience what the world has to offer, stating that having an epic experience this summer is their top priority. More than half (61%) of US travelers are motivated to continue ticking off their travel-related bucket list and gain a once-in-a lifetime travel experience. After so much time indoors, the top three accommodations travelers are most interested in booking this summer are beach homes (31%), all-inclusive resorts (20%), and cabins in the woods (19%).
For more information on Booking.com's Smiley Stay stays, visit Smiley Glamping Stay at Collective Retreats, Smiley Stay at Sea with Lumar Yacht Experience and Beachfront Smiley Stay in Malibu.
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*Research commissioned by Booking.com and independently conducted among a sample of 48,413 respondents across 31 markets, including 2,000 from the US. In order to participate in this survey, respondents had to be 18 years of age or older, had to have traveled at least once for business or leisure in the past 12 months, and planned to travel in 2022 and be either the primary decision maker or involved in the decision making of their travel. The survey was taken online and took place in January 2022.
**Booking.yeah consumer research commissioned by Booking.com in May 2022 and conducted among a sample of adults who plan to travel this summer. In total 11,187 respondents were polled online, including 1,008 from the US.
About Booking.com:
Part of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), Booking.com's mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world whenever it's safe to do so again. By investing in the technology that helps take the friction out of travel, Booking.com seamlessly connects millions of travelers with memorable experiences, a range of transportation options and incredible places to stay - from homes to hotels and much more. As one of the world's largest travel marketplaces for both established brands and entrepreneurs of all sizes, Booking.com enables properties all over the world to reach a global audience and grow their businesses. Booking.com is available in 44 languages and offers more than 28 million total reported accommodation listings, including more than 6.5 million listings of homes, apartments and other unique places to stay. No matter where you want to go or what you want to do, Booking.com makes it easy and backs it all up with 24/7 customer support.
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About Smiley:
Created in 1972 by French journalist Franklin Loufrani to spread feel-good news, the Smiley TRADEMARK/BRAND would go on to become one of the most important icons in graphic design, bringing people together through a creative message that spreads positivity and putting social and emotional learning at the top of the agenda. Smiley is a universal counter culture icon with a message of positivity that has influenced generations across the globe. Reinvented and redefined by generations of activists, artists and creators, Smiley continues to thrive and influence future generations.
In 1996 Nicolas Loufrani, son of Franklin, took the helm whilst the world was in the midst of the digital revolution and saw a huge opportunity to bring Smiley into the digital world. Nicolas created a whole new way of communicating, using a variety of facial expressions on the original Smiley to convey emotions. His emoticons are now used by everyone around the world every day.
Pursuing Smiley's goal to make the world a happier, kinder, more conscious place, Loufrani created Smiley Movement in 2017. Smiley Movement is a non-profit community which aims to inspire positive change in society addressing urgent societal and environmental problems. Smiley Movement provides a cross-media platform of news, videos, events and awards that connect the non-profit sector to the broader public to enlighten minds and empower people to take positive action.
Today, The Smiley Company is one of the world's top global licensing enterprises that extends across fashion and homewares, through to food and beverage and continues to embrace collaboration as an opportunity to spread this important message. For 2022 Smiley will bring back its original message of 'Take the Time to Smile' which is still as relevant as ever, by spreading this positive message through global activations, brand collaborations and feel good experiences. More than an icon, brand and lifestyle, Smiley is a spirit and philosophy and a reminder of how powerful a smile can be.
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Hundreds of under-resourced schools across the U.S. will receive new school supplies for 6,000 incoming students
DENVER, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Shane Co., fourth-generation, family-owned jeweler, kicks off its annual partnership with Kids In Need Foundation (KINF). This year's school supply program will be the largest volunteering initiative since the partnership was established in 2020. In the weeks prior to the start of most schools, Shane Co. employees will use employer-paid volunteer days to fill backpacks with essential back-to-school supplies for students attending underserved schools.
"This program is something we look forward to every year because it is a tangible and meaningful way for us to connect and give back to the communities we serve," said Rordan Shane, President and CEO of Shane Co "It is truly incredible to be part of a such a remarkable program. Knowing that we're able to be part of a student's school year to help them succeed is amazing"
Throughout the month of August, volunteers from all 21 Shane Co. stores will pack new notebooks, pencils, pens, and other essential school supplies in individual backpacks for teachers to distribute to students.
"We are grateful for Shane Co.'s continued dedication to creating equitable learning environments through its partnership with Kids In Need Foundation," said Corey Gordon, CEO of KINF. "Each year, they've increased employee and customer engagement in making a difference in their respective communities and inspired a collective passion within their organization for our mission. We appreciate the commitment Shane Co. has made to under-resourced teachers and students in their hometowns."
Funding for the backpacks and school supplies comes from Shane Co.'s most recent donation of $150,000 and an additional $15,000 directly from Shane Co.'s customer giving program. This donation is an increase from Shane Co.'s previous donation of $100,000 in both 2020 and 2021.
Kids In Need Foundation is a national organization that provides the support and tools needed for teachers to teach and learners to learn. Schools set to receive supplies are based in local communities or neighborhoods that Shane Co. stores currently serve and have been identified by KINF as under-resourced. The under-served schools selected for the program have a student enrollment of 70 percent or higher eligible for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). The regions to receive school supplies include the San Francisco Bay Area, Atlanta, Nashville, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Seattle, Phoenix, Sacramento, Denver, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Louisville Kentucky, St. Louis, Missouri, Portland, Nashville, and Salt lake City. The collaboration between Shane Co. and KINF aims to create equitable learning environments by supporting schools where the enrollment is primarily composed of students who are Black, Indigenous, and children of color.
Fast Facts
- To date, the Shane Co. + KINF partnership has supported 375 classrooms and almost 9,000 K-5 students in under-resourced schools through the Supply A Student and Supply A Teacher programs.
- To date, Shane Co. employees have volunteered over 3,400 hours to fill backpacks and teacher/classroom kits with supplies, handwritten notes of encouragement, and more for underserved schools in local communities where Shane Co. has a presence.
- 6,000 backpacks full of supplies will be distributed to students in August - an additional 1,440 from previous years, supporting 6,000 students and 250 classrooms.
- Shane Co. volunteers will clock in an estimated 1,000 additional hours to fill backpacks and teacher totes.
- 21 schools will receive backpacks in 13 states across the U.S.
By partnering with teachers and students in under-resourced schools, KINF helps create equitable learning environments by ensuring students are properly equipped to learn and empowers teachers by supplying them with adequate resources. Absenteeism, coupled with teacher attrition, are more prevalent in underserved communities. These factors create an Opportunity Gap with lifetime repercussions. Children of color are more than two times more likely to be born into poverty, and they constitute nearly half of all children in American public schools (Source: Economic Policy Institute, 2019).
Shane Co. is a fourth-generation, family-owned jeweler committed to offering fine jewelry of the highest quality, from diamonds and engagement rings to gifts for any occasion. A direct importer of diamonds, rubies, sapphires, pearls, and other gemstones, Shane Co. operates 21 stores in 13 states, as well as an online store at www.ShaneCo.com. Recognized as an industry leader in customer service, Shane Co. offers the finest array of benefits including a Free Lifetime Warranty and a 60-day Money-back Guarantee. More than just a jewelry store, Shane Co. is your friend in the jewelry business since 1929.
Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), a nonprofit organization that believes every child in America deserves equal opportunity and access to a quality education, provides the support and tools needed for teachers to teach and learners to learn. By providing essential school supplies, distance learning resources, and other classroom items in high demand, KINF partners with teachers in underserved schools to ensure students are prepared to learn in the classroom. In 2021, through its programs and National Network of Resource Centers, comprised of more than 40 mission-driven organizations nationwide, KINF served an estimated 7.8 million students, 316,900 teachers through 13,807 under-resourced schools, and provided over $162 million in product at no cost to schools or teachers. For more information, visit KINF.org, and join us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter: @KidsInNeed.
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DALLAS (STACKER) — When looking at the makeup of American families today, it’s rare to see a home where a pet isn’t part of the family. According to the most recent data from the APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of households—or around 85 million homes—own a pet. Of these households, dogs and cats top the list of most popular pets, with 63.4 million and 42.7 million households owning dogs and cats, respectively.
In exploring the history of animal shelters and rescue organizations in the country, nothing proves as problematic as the lack of a centralized reporting system to collect data on these organizations. Most of the shelter statistics that are available and accepted today are estimates based on several period surveys, including the aforementioned APPA National Pet Owners Survey along with the AVMA U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook. Without a nationally codified and streamlined process for collecting, organizing, and reporting on shelter data, there has been a grave lack of transparency around the country’s shelters. That makes it difficult not only to pinpoint accurate statistics regarding sheltered animals in America but also to understand the true state of animal welfare in the country, which is the first step to improving that welfare.
If you’ve been considering bringing home a furry companion, be sure to keep reading. Stacker compiled a list of dogs available for adoption in Dallas, Texas on Petfinder, ranging in age, breed composition, temperament, and needs. It’s important to note that pet adoption is a huge responsibility and requires available savings for emergency and routine veterinary care, a day-to-day routine and game plan for coverage if the pup needs to be left at home during the day (i.e. hiring a dog walker), and time and attention devoted to training your newest family member. Be sure to do due diligence on breed research to see what kind of dog will be the best fit for your lifestyle.
Without further ado, here are adoptable dogs in your home city.
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Bubba
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Yellow Labrador Retriever
– Read more on Petfinder
Phoebe
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Shepherd (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
MAX
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Saint Bernard (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Ruxpin
– Gender: Male
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Terrier (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
FELTON
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Black Mouth Cur, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
JACKIE
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Great Pyrenees
– Read more on Petfinder
BAGUETTE
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Rat Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
DARIA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
LOKI
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
CHEMA
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Labrador Retriever
– Read more on Petfinder
Ernie
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: English Pointer
– Read more on Petfinder
PRECIOSO
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
Shorty
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Retriever, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
BEAR
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Collie
– Read more on Petfinder
Bunny (New Digs)
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: German Shepherd Dog
– Read more on Petfinder
Trixie (New Digs)
– Gender: Female
– Age: Senior
– Breed: Black Mouth Cur (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
ROCKY
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: German Shepherd Dog
– Read more on Petfinder
ICE
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
NOEL
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Siberian Husky
– Read more on Petfinder
ZOEY
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Pointer, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
LOLA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Labrador Retriever
– Read more on Petfinder
ASTRID
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Missy
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Read more on Petfinder | https://cw33.com/news/local/dogs-available-for-adoption-in-dallas-2/ | 2022-05-05T22:53:58Z |
Allergies are kicking up
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - With the return to springtime temperatures, allergy season is back. We have seen an increase in sneezing, coughing, and runny noses across our region.
It's more than just pollen that is affecting it too. Snow mold is another contributor for our allergies. This mold comes in the form of old, dirty snow that melts and then evaporates a harmful gas.
The rapid change of weather conditions from week to week hasn't helped too much either.
"The wind and the weather has been fluctuating so much," family nurse practitioner Vickie Blair said. "I think it's affected people a little bit more. You know, we had the green grass come and then we got snow, which predisposes for like snow mold. And so just depending upon their sensitivity. But the wind really seems to add to it."
Tips on combating allergies include taking medicine even when you are fully healthy and finding the true source of your allergies.
"If you don't know what your allergy is, have your provider, your primary care send you over, get an appointment and find out what they are. No sense in being miserable if you don't have to be." | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho/2022/05/20/allergies-are-kicking-up/ | 2022-05-21T00:01:09Z |
HONG KONG, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yeahka Limited ("Yeahka" or the "Company", stock code: 9923.HK), a leading payment-based technology platform in China, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the 6 months ended June 30, 2022.
The Company's management will host an earnings conference call on August 30, 2022 at 8:00 PM Beijing Time (8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time).
Participation Method
1) Please register by clicking the following registration link or use mobile phone to scan the registration QR code.
2) Registered participants will be directed to the link with dial-in numbers and personal PIN code or receive the information via the registered email.
3) Participants can also join the call by using the "Call Me" function and choose the country code and enter their phone numbers then click "Call Me".
4) Kindly register at least one working day before the event.
5) Please dial in 15 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the personal PIN to join the call.
Registration Link
https://register.vevent.com/register/BI7a0d7f013dd3495bae7e82adba037127
A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately two hours after the conclusion of the live call until September 6, 2022, by following replay link:
https://www.yeahka.com/conferencecall
About YEAHKA LIMITED (9923.HK)
Yeahka is a leading payment-based technology platform dedicated to creating value for merchants and consumers. Our goal is to build an independent and scalable commercial digitalized ecosystem to enable seamless, convenient, and reliable payment services to merchants and consumers, and to further expand into serving merchants and consumers with our diversified product portfolio, which now includes (i) merchant solutions, enabling merchants to better manage and drive business growth, and (ii) in-store e-commerce services, providing consumers with local lifestyle services of great value.
For more information, please visit https://www.yeahka.com/
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Yeahka Limited
IR team
E-mail: ir@yeahka.com
Christensen China Limited
Antonio Yu
Telephone: +852 2232 3917
Email: antonioyu@christensenir.com
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Sugar-Salem punches ticket to State Tournament
SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) - The windy weather didn't stop the Sugar-Salem Diggers and South Fremont Cougars from putting on a show, as both teams battled for a spot in the state tournament.
South Fremont stuck first blood, jumping to a 2 - 0 lead going into the third inning.
But the Diggers got the bats rolling in the third inning to take the lead 3 -2.
In the top of the fourth, South Fremont tied it up. But the Diggers had another big inning thanks to Dawson McNelly's two-run RBI double. Sugar-Salem would add one more run, making it 6 - 3.
At the top of the fifth, the wind robbed South Fremont's Preston Stoddard of a grand slam. Stoddard crushed one over the head of the left fielder and took two hops to the fence. The three-run RBI double tied the game at six apiece.
Sugar-Salem answered back with a pair of runs in the bottom of the fifth; Enough for the Diggers to punch their ticket to the 3A State Tournament, with a final score of 8 - 6. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/07/sugar-salem-punches-ticket-to-state-tournament/ | 2022-05-08T01:50:03Z |
- The US-based emerging market credit specialist firm establishes a new regional hub in Abu Dhabi Global Market, amid optimism over the region's prospects
- The partnership, formed as part of ADIO's AED 2 billion Innovation Programme, aims to increase investment opportunities in the region
ABU DHABI, UAE, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Argentem Creek Partners (Argentem Creek), in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), will establish a new regional hub in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the region's leading international financial centre. The partnership is part of ADIO's AED 2 billion (USD 545 million) Innovation Programme that supports innovative companies in high-growth areas, including financial services. Argentem Creek's new hub aims to increase access to investment opportunities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Asia.
The US-based firm is an emerging market credit specialist firm investing across special situations, private credit, high yield and trade finance. Under the agreement, ADIO will provide financial and non-financial incentives to support the establishment of Argentem Creek's regional hub in Abu Dhabi.
Eng. Abdulla Abdul Aziz AlShamsi, Acting Director General of ADIO, said, "Abu Dhabi's banking, insurance and asset management sectors are driving the region's tremendous growth. ADIO's partnership with Argentem Creek will benefit a range of sectors in the region, including manufacturing, logistics, trade finance and food security, by providing access to the firm's emerging market and credit expertise to support existing and future opportunities. The partnership will also help to develop local talent and support the continued growth of Abu Dhabi's financial services infrastructure with emerging markets knowledge and deal flow. The partnership through ADIO's Innovation Programme illustrates our continued commitment to accelerating innovation in high-growth areas that will create impactful progress in the UAE and the wider region."
Argentem Creek will seek to cultivate local and regional partnerships to expand the region's access to investment opportunities across industry sectors by leveraging its expertise in emerging markets, restructuring and governance best practices. In addition to its emerging markets special situations flagship strategy, specific areas of focus for the office include Asia-focused assets, trade finance in energy transition materials and the firm's other strategies across the MENA region.
Daniel Chapman, Argentem Creek CEO & CIO, said, "I am excited about our partnership with ADIO and grateful for their commitment, support and guidance that has been integral in accelerating our expansion into the region. Our Abu Dhabi regional office marks an important milestone in the firm's strategic expansion to support the Middle East, Asia and Africa with greater proximity to clients, deal flow and investors in existing and future opportunities. Strong government support has established Abu Dhabi as a fast-developing, inclusive financial centre that fosters innovation. Abu Dhabi offers the infrastructure, business opportunities and highly skilled local talent that will enhance our existing global relationships and investment expertise. We are committed to creating value across strategic industry verticals and are thrilled to be part of the next chapter in Abu Dhabi's development vision and growth."
Argentem Creek will benefit from Abu Dhabi's access to global markets and talent, and a favourable time zone that overlaps with key international markets. Moreover, ADGM's strong framework for asset management companies and funds, fosters a business-friendly environment for industry practitioners while retaining appropriate levels of investor protection. Being established in Abu Dhabi's international financial centre, Argentem Creek will benefit from the local footprint and gain access to some of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds.
About the Abu Dhabi Investment Office
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is the government entity responsible for attracting and facilitating investment in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. ADIO enables opportunities for innovative investors and businesses of all sizes, facilitating connections across Abu Dhabi's innovation ecosystem to help them establish and grow in the emirate. With a comprehensive range of tailored services and incentives, ADIO helps businesses achieve long-term, sustainable success in the market and across the region.
About Argentem Creek Partners
Argentem Creek Partners is an emerging markets credit specialist firm committed to delivering value for investors and partners. The firm invests in special situations, private credit, high yield, and trade finance.
Headquartered in New York, with resources in Minneapolis, London, and Buenos Aires, Argentem Creek was founded in 2015 by Daniel Chapman and his former team from Cargill, Inc. subsidiary, Black River Asset Management. For more information please visit www.argentemcreek.com
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NEW YORK, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ORMP) (TASE: ORMP) (www.oramed.com), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development of oral drug delivery systems, announced today that it will present an in-person company overview and share the Company's latest updates at the Canaccord Genuity Annual Growth Conference, to be held in Boston, Massachusetts from August 8-11, 2022.
Presentation Details:
Canaccord Genuity Annual Growth Conference
Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Time: 4:30 p.m. E.T.
Location: InterContinental Boston Hotel, 510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts
The presentation will be webcasted. The link to view the presentation will be uploaded to the Oramed website (www.oramed.com) 48 hours before the event and will be available for 90 days following the presentation.
About Oramed Pharmaceuticals
Oramed Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq/TASE: ORMP) is a platform technology pioneer in the field of oral delivery solutions for drugs currently delivered via injection. Established in 2006, with offices in the United States and Israel, Oramed has developed a novel Protein Oral Delivery (POD™) technology. Oramed is seeking to transform the treatment of diabetes through its proprietary lead candidate, ORMD-0801, which is being evaluated in two pivotal Phase 3 studies and has the potential to be the first commercial oral insulin capsule for the treatment of diabetes. In addition, Oramed is developing an oral GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) analog capsule.
For more information, please visit www.oramed.com
Company Contact
Zach Herschfus
+1-844-9-ORAMED
zach@oramed.com
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TPD officers forced to tase, arrest machete-wielding man
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man is behind bars after officers found him wielding machetes outside a South Topeka gas station.
The Topeka Police Department tells 13 NEWS that officers were called to the Kwik Shop at 45th and Topeka Blvd. just after 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, with reports of a disturbance. It had been reported a man was disturbing customers with two machetes.
When officials arrived, they said the suspect, later identified as Michael Jenkins, 38, of Topeka, was indeed armed with a “couple of” machetes.
TPD noted that Jenkins was arrested for the incident after officers were forced to deploy a taser.
Jenkins was taken into custody and booked into the Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections, however, staff at the jail told 13 NEWS that Jenkins is uncooperative so they have been unable to process him yet.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/09/11/tpd-officers-forced-tase-arrest-machete-wielding-man/ | 2022-09-11T22:57:25Z |
HANGZHOU, China, June 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999, "NetEase" or the "Company") and Xbox today announced that NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, an up to 60-player PVP mythical action combat game, will be launched on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC and with Game Pass on June 23 and be available for pre-order beginning on June 12. The announcement was officially unveiled at the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 earlier today, marking a pivotal milestone for NetEase as it builds its position in the global console market.
Developed and published by NetEase, NARAKA: BLADEPOINT has been appreciated by over 10 million players worldwide since its release in last August, turning it into one of the best-selling PC games in 2021 globally. In this game, players can experience the excitement of melee combat and world exploration with their selected heroes and weapons, competing with other foes to be the last one standing. The launch of its console version represents the debut of NetEase's games on the Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass, as well as the Company's first time participating in the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase.
"We share the same ambition with Microsoft to bring appealing and exciting new gaming experiences to wider communities," said Zhipeng Hu, Vice President of NetEase, Inc. "It's a milestone step for us to bring this melee battle gameplay with Eastern aesthetics and philosophies to a new audience in Western markets, together with Microsoft, one of NetEase's long-standing partners."
"At Xbox, we are dedicated to bringing the joy of gaming to everyone on the planet," said Sarah Bond, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President for Gaming Ecosystem Organization at Xbox. "We are excited to help NetEase bring the fast-paced and tactical PVP experience of NARAKA: BLADEPOINT to consoles for the first time and help them reach new players around the world with Game Pass members and Xbox fans alike."
In 2016, NetEase entered into a license agreement with Mojang AB, a subsidiary of Microsoft, to operate Minecraft in China. Launching NARAKA: BLADEPOINT as a console game for the first time paves the way for future opportunities for both companies to reach new players around the world.
About NetEase, Inc.
As a leading internet technology company based in China, NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999, "NetEase") provides premium online services centered around innovative and diverse content, community, communication and commerce. NetEase develops and operates some of China's most popular mobile and PC games. In more recent years, NetEase has expanded into international markets including Japan and North America. In addition to its self-developed game content, NetEase partners with other leading game developers, such as Blizzard Entertainment and Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary), to operate globally renowned games in China. NetEase's other innovative service offerings include its majority-controlled subsidiaries Youdao (NYSE: DAO), China's leading technology-focused intelligent learning company, and Cloud Village (HKEX: 9899), also known as NetEase Cloud Music, China's leading online music content community, as well as Yanxuan, NetEase's private label e-commerce platform. For more information, please visit: http://ir.netease.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "aim," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "may," "estimates," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," "goal," "targets," "commits" and similar statements. Among other things, statements that are not historical facts, including statements about business plans and statements about the launch of new games and their popularity among players in different markets, are or contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. All information contained in this announcement is as of the date of this announcement and are based on assumptions believed to be reasonable as of this date. You should not rely upon these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The parties do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Contacts for NetEase
Investor Enquiries:
Margaret Shi
NetEase, Inc.
ir@service.netease.com
Tel: (+86) 571-8985-3378
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NetEase_Global
Media Enquiries:
Li Ruohan
NetEase, Inc.
globalpr@service.netease.com
Tel: (+86) 571-8985-2668
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NetEase_Global
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Over 700,000 job postings confirm public and private industry sectors in need of cybersecurity skills in more areas
WASHINGTON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The search for cybersecurity talent continues to accelerate across the U.S. economy, with cyber job postings growing at more than twice the rate of today's overheated job market, according to new data from CyberSeek™, a joint initiative between the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), Emsi Burning Glass and CompTIA.
U.S. employers deployed 714,548 job postings for cybersecurity job roles and skills during the 12-month period running through April 2022. Almost 40% of those job postings were listed during the first four months of 2022, indicating that demand is speeding up as more public and private sector organizations look to strengthen defenses against a multitude of threats. Demand for cybersecurity jobs increased by 43% in the 12-month period compared to a nearly 18% increase in demand across the entire employment market.
"The growth of job openings and steady increases of people employed in cybersecurity-related roles is an indication that cybersecurity is becoming more important and urgent for enterprises as they protect their organizations and consumers from risks precipitated by the increase in remote workers, supply chain concerns and world events," said Rodney Petersen, Director of NICE, which is led by the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology.
"It also presents an opportunity to diversify the cybersecurity workforce and double-down on efforts to support underserved communities," Petersen added. "A career in cybersecurity presents Americans with a good job that exceeds the local prevailing wage, includes basic benefits and develops skills and experiences necessary to advance along a career path."
The latest CyberSeek data confirms that companies and government entities across a broad swath of the U.S. economy are in hiring mode for cybersecurity professionals. In April 2022, the largest number of job postings came from employers in the finance and insurance industry. This was notable in that it was the first time in more than a decade that another sector had outpaced the professional, scientific and technical services industry in the number of cybersecurity job postings. Two other industries experienced large increases in cybersecurity demand between April 2021 and April 2022. Manufacturing recorded a 172% increase in cybersecurity workforce demand, while real estate saw demand increase by 237%.
"Emsi Burning Glass has been tracking cybersecurity jobs since 2012, and demand in the first four months of 2022 has outpaced anything we've ever seen," said Will Markow, Vice President of Applied Research. "Employers are desperate to find enough skilled workers to counter constantly growing digital threats."
Another telling sign is that cybersecurity skills are increasingly required in more general IT roles. The notion that "Cybersecurity is Everyone's Job" continues to play out in the data.
The supply-demand ratio for cybersecurity workers nationwide is 66%, meaning that there are approximately 66 workers for every job opening. The ratio is even more pronounced in several metropolitan areas. Washington, D.C., has a supply-demand ratio of 59%, while the ratio in the Dallas metro area is 53%. Dallas had the highest number of job postings among all metro areas, and the fourth highest total among all states and metro markets, behind only California, Texas and Virginia.
CyberSeek is a joint initiative between the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. Department of Commerce; Emsi Burning Glass, a leading provider of job market analytics and strategic intelligence; and CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the global technology industry and workforce. Since 2016, CyberSeek has provided detailed, actionable data about supply and demand in the U.S. cybersecurity job market. Visit https://www.cyberseek.org to learn more.
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world's economy. Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for unlocking the potential of the tech industry and its workforce. https://www.comptia.org/
Emsi Burning Glass is the world's leading authority on job skills, workforce talent, and labor market dynamics, providing expertise that empowers businesses, education providers, and governments to find the skills and talent they need and enables workers to unlock new career opportunities. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and Moscow, Idaho, Emsi Burning Glass is active in more than 30 countries and has offices in the United Kingdom, Italy, New Zealand, and India. The company is backed by global private equity leader KKR. https://www.economicmodeling.com/
Media Contact
Steven Ostrowski
CompTIA
sostrowski@comptia.org
+1 630-678-8468
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Valerie Bertinelli says she hasn't gotten on a scale since she wrote her memoir "Enough Already."
The actress, writer and Food Network host got emotional talking about weight and body image during her appearance Thursday on "Today with Hoda & Jenna."
"I'm looking at the monitor and trying not to judge myself too harshly right now because I know that I'm still holding on to this weight because it's protecting me right now," she said tearfully. "Because I'm going through a lot of challenges, a lot of heartbreak, a lot of crazy stuff going on in my life right now."
Bertinelli recently filed for divorce from Tom Vitale, whom she married in 2011, and has been grieving the loss of her former husband, rocker Eddie Van Halen, who died of cancer in 2020.
She said it all began in 2016 when her father was dying and things have snowballed since then.
But Bertinelli said she knows it will get better.
"I know this weight is protecting me right now and when I get healthier internally and emotionally that weight will come off," she said. "I know I'm treating my body better. I'm drinking less alcohol, I'm eating less sugar, I'm putting more vegetables in my body, but my body is doing this for a reason ... because it needs protection."
The former "One Day At A Time" star said she wasn't sharing because she wanted people to feel sorry for her.
"I'm here to say that when we reach out to people that we love, or even that we don't, strangers even... that we don't have to feel so alone," she said.
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The Partnership Will Result in the First-Ever Livestream for Cars, Featuring Live And On-Demand Concerts, Music Documentaries, Vodcasts, Pay-Per-View (PPV) Events, Artists Interviews, Virtual Meet and Greets and More
LiveOne Content to Roll Out on ZYNC-Enabled Vehicles in Late 2022
LOS ANGELES, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO), a creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events, announced today it partnered with the leading in-car entertainment platform ZYNC to exclusively deliver personalized in-car audio and video music entertainment. The deal will see LiveOne's streaming content roll out on ZYNC-enabled Mercedes-Benz vehicles in late 2022 - with additional electric and autonomous driving vehicles to be announced later this year.
This partnership will provide ZYNC customers with a seamless immersive in-car digital entertainment experience featuring LiveOne's premium and original content including live and on-demand concerts, music documentaries, vodcasts from PodcastOne talent, pay-per-view events, festivals, virtual meet and greets and more.
"We are excited to partner with ZYNC to deliver our streaming video and audio music content through their cutting-edge in-car digital entertainment platform," said Dermot McCormack, President, LiveOne. "ZYNC customers will have the opportunity to unlock a universe of digital experiences from LiveOne including live concerts, vodcasts, pay-per-view events, festivals and virtual meet and greets. This partnership truly elevates the time spent in our cars and gives consumers the ultimate personalized immersive in-car experience."
"Music has been inextricably linked to the automotive experience since the first car radio was introduced in 1922," said Rana June (RJ), CEO of ZYNC. "Now, 100 years later, ZYNC's platform amplifies the unique emotional connection between music, man and machine by facilitating new sensory dimensions in the car. ZYNC comes to life by providing the best content available, and we cannot imagine a better partner in the music and live events space than LiveOne to captivate and inspire our audiences."
ZYNC provides video streaming, on-demand content, interactive experiences, local video programming, sports, news, gaming and much more through a unified user interface. 4D immersive experiences are enabled through ZYNC by orchestrating video, audio, mood lighting, and more. ZYNC's in-car digital entertainment platform is compatible with electric and autonomous vehicles. ZYNC-enabled vehicles can playback content on the center console, passenger screen and rear-seat-entertainment screens.
LiveOne solutions have and continue to power premiere music applications from innovative partners such as Samsung, AoL, Tesla, and others.
Uniquely bridging the worlds of automotive, software and entertainment, ZYNC is a California-based company with headquarters in San Francisco and offices in Munich and Berlin, Germany. The company's mission is to take in-car entertainment to a new dimension by incorporating real-time vehicle data. ZYNC was founded in 2019 and maintains strategic partnerships with leading companies from the entertainment and automotive industries. ZYNC: Arrive Better. ZYNC® is a registered trademark of Zync Inc. For more information, please visit www.zync.com.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO) (the "Company") is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. The Company was awarded Best Live Moment by Digiday for its "Social Gloves" PPV Event, and has been a finalist for 8 more awards, including Best Live Event, Best Virtual Event, Best Overall Social Media Excellence, and Best Original Programming from Cynopsis and Digiday. As of June 26, 2022, the Company has accrued a paid and free membership base of over 2.35 million**, streamed over 2,900 artists, has a library of 30 million songs, 600 curated radio stations, nearly 270 podcasts/vodcasts, hundreds of pay-per-views, personalized merchandise, released music-related NFTs, and created a valuable connection between fans, brands, and bands. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, React Presents, Gramophone Media, Palm Beach Records, Custom Personalization Solutions, LiveXLive, PPVOne and PodcastOne, which generates more than 2.48 billion downloads per year and 300+ episodes distributed per week across its stable of top-rated podcasts. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and through OTT, STIRR, and XUMO. For more information, visit www.liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @liveone.
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The launch of the platform marks the two-wheeled industry's entry into the era of intelligent manufacturing
CHANGZHOU, China, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horwin, a new pure electric motorcycle brand recently launched by HORWIN INC, has released the first two-wheel integrated intelligent chassis platform globally alongside its IP figure of humanoid robot.
According to data from Statista, the global motorcycle market was valued at US$124.387 billion in 2019 with sales having grown to their highest in recent years. Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the market still exceeded US$100 billion in 2020 and 2021. Given this scenario, Horwin is targeting the pure electric motorcycle segment to capitalize on the development trends of both the motorcycle market and the new energy sector.
"The new brand aims to redefine the electric motorcycle, and to this end, the company has developed a modular platform similar to the 'Super Matrix'", said Liu Ping, COO of Horwin. "With scalable internal modules, the platform allows users to freely scale the body, human-machine interaction and function kits according to their travel scenarios and usage so that they can put together different models based on their own needs with the purchase of just one 'Super Matrix' platform".
With intelligent technologies, Horwin's two-wheel integrated intelligent chassis platform features high integration of the electric drive, battery and electric control systems, an intelligently controlled domain control system and modular design, enabling the development of new pure electric motorcycles that meet the expectations of users based on user scenarios.
Horwin integrates all future-oriented key technologies of two-wheeled offerings, including electrification, intelligence and connectivity into an integrated intelligent chassis in addition to using serial interfaces for functional expansion, lowering the threshold for manufacturing while helping existing industry players optimize the manufacturing process and efficiency.
During the launch event, Horwin also unveiled a bionic robot IP named MR.Y. Horwin's goal, is to build a proprietary intelligent robot that can help people in real life, including serving as a shopping guide, walking the dog, picking up children and taking care of the elderly.
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a notification from UL Solutions that the Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) Power Supply shown below bears an unauthorized UL Mark. The I.T.E. Power Supply has not been evaluated by UL Solutions to the appropriate Safety Standards for the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, and it is unknown if it complies with any safety requirements.
This notice does not cover certain other authorized Power Supplies. MG Electronics is authorized to apply the UL Mark to model ST-242A I.T.E. Power Supplies that incorporate an output cord and are marked with the following electrical rating: Input: 100-240 Vac, 0.8 A, 50/60 Hz Output: 24 Vdc, 1 A.
Name of Product: I.T.E. POWER SUPPLY, ST242A
Units: 7000+ units
Remedy: UL Solutions recommends that you stop using this product.
Manufacturer: MG Electronics
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The affected I.T.E. Power Supplies bear the following markings and information and incorporate output screw terminals instead of an output cord:
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Model No.: ST242A
Input: 100-240V~50-60Hz, 1.5 A
Output: 24V⎓ 2.0A
Made in China
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Sold at: Known to be sold at MG Electronics, may have been sold by other retailers.
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AMSTERDAM, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amsterdam has been dealing with more extreme heat, drought, and rainfall. To ensure that Amsterdam remains livable and safe, we need to adapt to the consequences of climate change and its increased pressure on the city. Roofs of buildings are an ideal setting for this. Dutch investor, Aedes, has taken the initiative to develop residential property, Mannoury, and collaborated with the municipality of Amsterdam, ECOFYT, Permavoid, Techniplan Adviseurs, SDR Elektrotechniek and KWR Water Research to set up the TKI (Top consortia for Knowledge and Innovation) Project Urban PhotoSynthesis on the building's roofs.
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Mannoury is a unique 64 apartment building in Amsterdam that contributes to biodiversity, quality of life and energy transition by combining a blue-green roof, gray water treatment and efficient solar panels. The building helps to cool the city and the solar panels, reduces the risk of flooding during heavy rain, reuses shower water in dry periods and above all, creates pleasant and healthy living conditions for residents. To explain the technique of this project, a movie has been made: www. mannoury.nl/en/project-synthesis/. In addition to Project Urban PhotoSynthesis, Aedes also offset the CO2 emissions from the Mannoury building. By planting 28,000 trees, the investor compensates for the integral CO2 emissions of both construction and 25 years of residence.
Esther Mouwen, Head of Sustainability at Aedes: "With this project, we want to show that a blue-green energy roof is feasible and that it makes a relevant contribution to climate adaptation in the city. With this we innovate and deliver scientific results. We hope that these results will encourage the construction sector, municipalities, water managers and property owners to take their responsibility to work together and adapt their way of working. Something that matters now more than ever."
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The roofs, balconies, and roof garden are covered with a diverse range of plant species. These are supplied with water from a buffer layer that lies underneath the soil. We research whether the solar panels installed above the plants generate more electricity than solar panels placed on a standard black roof due to the cooling caused by the evaporation of water by the plants. Because a lot of water is needed for the plants during drought periods, the shower water from the apartments is also collected, filtered, and returned to the highest roof, from where it flows to all roofs and balconies to replenish the water storage for irrigation.
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Mannoury consists of 2 identical buildings, which is ideal for full-scale comparative research. Project Urban PhotoSynthesis compares the amount of solar energy generated on the blue-green roof versus a standard blacktop roof, the water-filtration properties of a rooftop wetland compared to a bio membrane reactor water treatment system in the basement of the other building, and a fully computer-controlled water management system compared to a more passive system based on natural overflows and gravity. This unique research study will last two years, and the results will be announced at the end of 2023.
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Woman says Texas abortion law prevented her from getting timely miscarriage care
(CNN) - In the three weeks since the Supreme Court overturned a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion, uncertainty is growing about how the ruling will affect other pregnancy-related issues like fertility treatments, contraception, even miscarriage.
A woman in Texas said after finding out she had a miscarriage, her doctor refused to perform the necessary medical procedure, which means she carried her dead fetus for two weeks until she found a doctor who would help her.
Marlena Stell and Ab DeSilva have always wanted a little brother or sister for their daughter, Adelina. Instead, what they said they got was a nightmare because of a Texas anti-abortion law.
“I get so angry that I was treated this way because of laws that were passed by men who have never been pregnant and never will be,” Stell said.
Her nightmare started out as a dream come true. After months of trying, she became pregnant late last summer.
“We were super-excited because we didn’t think I could get pregnant,” Stell said.
An ultrasound at 7 and 1/2 weeks showed all was well. But at an ultrasound two weeks later showed something different.
“She said there is no heartbeat. There is no viable pregnancy,” Stell said.
Stell asked her doctor for a standard treatment: a surgery to remove the fetal remains. She said her doctor refused.
That surgery, commonly known as a D and C, is the same procedure used to abort a living fetus.
“She said, ‘Well, because of the new law that’s passed, you’re going to have to get another ultrasound for me to be able to even do anything for you,’” Stell said.
She said she was overwhelmed emotionally and physically. “The pain would get so severe, it would be hard to walk,” Stell said.
She went to get a second invasive ultrasound at an imaging center, describing it later in a YouTube video: “Someone shoves a wand in my in my sensitive area and tells me, ‘Hey, you lost your baby’ again. I shouldn’t have to go through that twice.”
She added, “It was gut-wrenching, sorry, ‘cause you already know what you’re going to see. It’s just like, seeing it twice, being told that you’re not going to be a mom.”
It was still not enough to get her doctor to give her medical care. Stell had to get yet another ultrasound showing her dead fetus.
She was walking around carrying a dead fetus “and just emotionally carrying it around and just knowing that there’s nothing you could do. It just feels very ... it’s like I can’t grieve or move past it because I’m just walking around carrying it.”
Dr. Lillian Schapiro, who has been an OB-GYN in Atlanta for more than 30 years, said carrying around a dead fetus is also dangerous to the mother.
“She can develop an infection that can make her sterile and never able to have children again,” she said.
Or even worse. “When the baby dies inside, the baby starts to release parts of its tissue that can get into the mother’s blood supply. It can cause organ failure. It can cause death,” Schapiro said.
In Texas and some other states, a doctor who does the right thing and surgically removes a dead fetus could be vulnerable to an expensive lawsuit.
“Any private citizen can walk into court and say ‘I think Dr. Smith performed an abortion,’” said Stephen Vladeck, a law professor at the University of Texas.
Citizens are incentivized to bring such cases. They can win more than $10,000.
And even when doctors can prove the fetus was dead, the doctor still has to be responsible for their own legal fees.
“They’re going to lose even though they win, and that’s the chilling effect. They face this specter of potentially endless, ruinous litigation, that they just can’t stop, they can’t avoid, they can’t pre-empt,” Vladeck said.
Stell did finally manage to find a doctor to perform her D and C, but it took two weeks. She said she worries the nightmare could happen to her again.
Stell said she isn’t trying to get pregnant again.
“I’m worried about getting infected, have something happen to me. And then my daughter’s left without her mom,” she said.
Now they’re contemplating moving away from Texas, away from their extended family, just so they can try to get pregnant again.
Texas filed a lawsuit last week challenging an executive order by President Joe Biden giving hospitals the right to pre-empt state abortion restrictions when there’s an emergency.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un doubled down on his arms buildup in the face of what he described as an aggravating security environment while outside governments monitor signs of a possibly imminent North Korean nuclear test explosion.
Kim’s comments during a major three-day political conference that wrapped up Friday didn’t include any direct criticism of the United States or rival South Korea amid a prolonged deadlock in nuclear diplomacy.
Kim defended his accelerating weapons development as a rightful exercise of sovereign rights to self-defense and set forth further “militant tasks” to be pursued by his armed forces and military scientists, according to state-run Korean Central News Agency. The report on Saturday didn’t mention any specific goals or plans regarding testing activity, including the detonation of a nuclear device.
The plenary meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party’s Central Committee also reviewed key state affairs, including efforts to slow a COVID-19 outbreak the North first acknowledged last month and progress in economic goals Kim is desperate to keep alive amid strengthened virus restrictions.
“(Kim) said the right to self-defense is an issue of defending sovereignty, clarifying once again the party’s invariable fighting principle of power for power and head-on contest,” KCNA said.
The meeting came amid a provocative streak in missile demonstrations aimed at forcing the United States to accept the idea of North Korea as a nuclear power and negotiating economic and security concessions from a position of strength.
North Korea for years has mastered the art of manufacturing diplomatic crises with weapons tests and threats before eventually offering negotiations aimed at extracting concessions.
In a move that may have future foreign policy implications, Kim during the meeting promoted a veteran diplomat with deep experience in handling U.S. affairs as his new foreign minister.
Choe Sun Hui, who is among the North’s most powerful women along with the leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong, had a major role in preparing Kim Jong Un for his meetings with former U.S. President Donald Trump in 2018 and 2019. Talks between Pyongyang and Washington derailed after the collapse of Kim’s second meeting with Trump in February 2019, when the Americans rejected North Korea’s demands for dropping U.S.-led sanctions in exchange for limited disarmament steps.
Choe replaces Ri Son Gwon, a hard-liner with a military background who during the meeting was announced as Kim’s new point person on rival South Korea.
North Korea has a history of dialing up pressure on Seoul when it doesn’t get what it wants from Washington. While KCNA’s report on the meeting didn’t include any comments specifically referring to South Korea, it said the participants clarified “principles and strategic and tactical orientations to be maintained in the struggle against the enemy and in the field of foreign affairs.”
North Korea also announced a partial reshuffle of its military leadership to accommodate an influx of former counterintelligence officials named to key posts, in a possible step by Kim to further strengthen his grip over the military bureaucracy.
South Korea’s Unification Ministry, which handles inter-Korean affairs, said it isn’t immediately clear how North Korea’s comments and personnel moves would affect relations with the South. The ministry said in a statement that the South would sternly respond in conjunction with its U.S. ally if provoked by the North.
The ministry added that North Korean state media’s lack of specific descriptions about the state of the economy beyond some agricultural and construction campaigns suggests the country is struggling to meet development goals Kim presented in a five-year plan in early 2021.
North Korea has already set an annual record in ballistic launches through the first half of 2022, firing 31 missiles in over 18 different launch events, including its first demonstrations of intercontinental ballistic missiles in nearly five years.
Kim may up the ante soon as U.S. and South Korean officials say North Korea has all but finished preparations to detonate a nuclear device at its testing ground in the northeastern town of Punggye-ri. The site had been inactive since hosting the North’s sixth nuclear test in September 2017, when it said it detonated a thermonuclear bomb designed for its ICBMs.
The North’s unusually fast pace in testing activity underscores Kim’s dual intent to advance his arsenal and pressure the Biden administration over long-stalled nuclear diplomacy, experts say.
While the United States has said it would push for additional sanctions if North Korea conducts another nuclear test, the divisions between permanent members of the U.N. Security Council make the prospects for meaningful punitive measures unclear. Russia and China this year vetoed U.S.-sponsored resolutions that would have increased sanctions, insisting Washington should focus on reviving dialogue.
Kim’s pressure campaign hasn’t been slowed by a COVID-19 outbreak spreading across the largely unvaccinated autocracy of 26 million people.
During the meeting, North Korea maintained a dubious claim that its outbreak was easing despite outside concerns of huge death rates given the country’s broken health care system.
North Korea has restricted movement of people and supplies between regions, but large groups of workers have continued to gather at farms and industrial sites, being driven to shore up an economy decimated by decades of mismanagement, sanctions and pandemic border closures.
Kim during the meeting said the country’s “maximum emergency” anti-virus campaign of the past month has strengthened the economic sector’s ability to cope with the virus.
Kim has rejected U.S. and South Korean offers of vaccines and other help. GAVI, the nonprofit that runs the U.N.-backed COVAX distribution program for vaccines, believes North Korea has begun administering doses given by its ally China. But the number of doses and how they were being distributed wasn’t known. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/north-korean-leader-reaffirms-arms-buildup-in-party-meeting/ | 2022-06-11T20:43:16Z |
IR laser cleave technology enables nanometer-precision layer transfer through silicon, eliminating glass substrates for advanced packaging and enabling thin-layer 3D stacking
ST. FLORIAN, Austria, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EV Group (EVG), a leading provider of wafer bonding and lithography equipment for the MEMS, nanotechnology and semiconductor markets, today introduced NanoCleave™, a revolutionary layer release technology for silicon that enables ultra-thin layer stacking for front-end processing, including advanced logic, memory and power device formation, as well as semiconductor advanced packaging. NanoCleave is a fully front-end-compatible layer release technology that features an infrared (IR) laser that can pass through silicon, which is transparent to the IR laser wavelength. Coupled with the use of specially formulated inorganic layers, this technology enables an IR laser-initiated release of any ultra-thin film or layer from silicon carriers with nanometer precision.
As a result, NanoCleave enables silicon wafer carriers in advanced packaging processes such as Fan-out Wafer-level Packaging (FoWLP) using mold and reconstituted wafers as well as interposers for 3D Stacked ICs (3D SIC). At the same time, its compatibility with high-temperature processes enables completely novel process flows for 3D IC and 3D sequential integration applications – enabling hybrid and fusion bonding even of ultra-thin layers on silicon carriers, thereby revolutionizing 3D and heterogeneous integration as well as material transfer in next-generation scaled transistor designs.
Company executives will be available to discuss this IR laser transfer technology breakthrough at SEMICON Taiwan, taking place at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 (TaiNEX 1) in Taipei, Taiwan, from September 14-16. Event attendees can visit EVG at Booth #L0316 (4th Floor) to learn more.
Silicon Carriers Benefit 3D Stacking and Back-end Processing
In 3D integration, carrier technologies for thin-wafer processing are key to enabling higher performance systems with increasing interconnection bandwidth. Glass carriers have become an established method for building up device layers through temporary bonding with organic adhesives, using an ultraviolet (UV) wavelength laser to dissolve the adhesives and release the device layers, which are subsequently permanently bonded onto the final product wafer. However, glass substrates are difficult to process with semiconductor fab equipment that have been designed primarily around silicon, and that require costly upgrades to enable glass wafer processing. In addition, organic adhesives are generally limited to processing temperatures below 300°C, which limits their use to back-end processing.
Enabling silicon carriers with inorganic release layers avoids these temperature and glass carrier compatibility issues. In addition, the nanometer precision of IR laser-initiated cleaving opens up the possibility of processing extremely thin device wafers without changing processes of record. Subsequent stacking of such thin device layers enables higher bandwidth interconnects and opens up new opportunities to design and segment dies for next-generation high-performance systems.
Next-generation Transistor Nodes Demand Novel Layer-transfer Processes
At the same time, transistor roadmaps for the sub-3-nm node are calling for new architectures and design innovations such as buried power rails, backside power delivery networks, complementary field-effect transistors (CFETs) and even 2D atomic channels, all of which will require layer transfer of extremely thin materials. Silicon carriers and inorganic release layers support process cleanliness, material compatibility and high processing temperature requirements for front-end manufacturing flows. However, until now, silicon carriers had to be completely removed using grinding, polishing and etching processes, which results in micron-range variations across the surface of the working device layer, making this method unsuitable for thin-layer stacking at advanced nodes.
EVG's new NanoCleave technology utilizes an IR laser and inorganic release materials to enable laser debonding on silicon with nanometer precision. This eliminates the need for glass substrates for advanced packaging, avoiding temperature and glass carrier compatibility issues, and enables the ability to transfer ultra-thin (single micron and below) layers via carriers in front-end processing without changing the processes of record. The nanometer-precision of EVG's new process supports advanced semiconductor device roadmaps calling for thinner device layers and packages, increased heterogeneous integration, and reduced processing costs through thin-layer transfer and the elimination of glass substrates.
"Semiconductor scaling has become increasingly complex and difficult to achieve due to tighter process tolerances," stated Paul Lindner, executive technology director at EV Group. "The industry needs new processes and integration approaches to enable higher integration density and device performance. Our NanoCleave layer release technology is a game-changer for semiconductor scaling through thin-layer and die stacking, with the potential to address the most pressing requirements of the industry. NanoCleave will help enable our customers to realize their advanced device and packaging roadmaps through a highly versatile and universal layer release technology that works with standard silicon wafers and wafer processes – enabling seamless integration in the fab and saving our customers both time and money."
Unique IR Laser Technology
Using EVG's NanoCleave technology, the backside of the silicon wafer is exposed with an IR laser, which utilizes a unique wavelength that silicon is transparent to. An inorganic release layer that is pre-built into the silicon stack through standard deposition processes absorbs the IR light, resulting in the cleaving of the silicon at a predetermined and precisely defined layer or area. The ability to use inorganic release layers enables more precise and thinner release layers to be used (in the range of a few nanometers versus a few microns for organic adhesives). In addition, the inorganic release layers are compatible with high-temperature processing (up to 1000°C), enabling layer transfer for many new front-end applications, such as epitaxy, deposition and annealing, where organic adhesives are incompatible.
Product Availability
Demonstrations of EVG's NanoCleave layer release technology are now available at the company's headquarters.
About EV Group (EVG)
EV Group (EVG) is a leading supplier of equipment and process solutions for the manufacture of semiconductors, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), compound semiconductors, power devices and nanotechnology devices. Key products include wafer bonding, thin-wafer processing, lithography/nanoimprint lithography (NIL) and metrology equipment, as well as photoresist coaters, cleaners and inspection systems. Founded in 1980, EV Group services and supports an elaborate network of global customers and partners all over the world. More information about EVG is available at www.EVGroup.com.
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Disney-branded hand sanitizers recalled after FDA detected carcinogen benzene and methanol
By Zoe Sottile, CNN
Two lots of Disney-branded hand sanitizer featuring Mickey Mouse and baby Yoda from The Mandalorian have been voluntarily recalled by Best Brands Consumer Products, according to a company statement shared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
FDA testing detected the presence of benzene in The Mandalorian branded product and methanol in the Mickey Mouse version. The company was notified of the results in late February.
Benzene is a carcinogen, and substantial exposure can cause leukemia, blood cancer of the bone marrow, and life-threatening blood disorders, the FDA said.
Substantial exposure to methanol can cause serious health problems, including nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, coma, seizures, permanent blindness, permanent damage to the central nervous system, or death. The FDA noted “young children who accidentally ingest these products, and adolescents and adults who drink these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute, are most at risk for methanol poisoning.”
The affected lots of hand sanitizer had already been taken off the market for “unrelated commercial reasons” and the company has received no complaints from customers about the Disney-themed products, according to Best Brands. Both lots were produced by a third-party manufacturer, according to the company statement.
The company warned customers to stop using and discard any items they have from lot 20E21, with an expiration date of September 30, 2022, of The Mandalorian hand sanitizer, that contains 68% ethyl alcohol and is available in green and blue 2.11 fl oz bottles.
The Mickey Mouse hand sanitizer from lot 20D21, with a June, 30, 2022, expiry, in blue, 2.11 fl oz bottles should also be discarded.
Customers who experience problems with the product can also report their experiences to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.
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Dean of Colangelo College of Business to succeed retiring Hank Radda
PHOENIX, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Canyon University didn't have to look far to find its new Provost, promoting Colangelo College of Business (CCOB) Dean Dr. Randy Gibb to the position once Dr. Hank Radda retires on July 15.
Gibb, a former Air Force Colonel and command pilot who also held academic leadership roles at the US Air Force Academy and Arizona State University, has overseen the GCU business college for the past eight years. During that time, CCOB has more than tripled its traditional campus enrollment (from 1,900 to more than 6,000), launched a major business incubation center that hires GCU's students, debuted a new hospitality program centered around the GCU Hotel, created a pathway for students in financial services to complete the Securities Industry Essentials exam while still in school through the new Charles Schwab Foundation Finance Center, and fostered a student-focused entrepreneurial mindset that – like the University itself – emphasizes the ideals of free enterprise and using business as a servant leadership ministry to help others.
"Dr. Gibb very much fits the mold of Dr. Radda in that he is accomplished academically but also understands the operational part to be able to build on what Hank has done," said GCU President Brian Mueller. "A big part of that comes from his military background and his ability to lead a team. That is evident in everything he has accomplished as dean of one of the fastest-growing business colleges in the country."
Radda is retiring after 12 years as GCU's chief academic officer, overseeing a remarkable time period in which:
- The number of academic programs, degrees and certificates at GCU tripled to almost 300.
- Academic programs in high-growth job fields such as engineering, computer science, information technology and cybersecurity were added.
- The University successfully completed a flurry of regional and programmatic accreditations.
- An Honors College was created that now numbers 2,800 students, with incoming grade point averages of 4.1, from throughout the world.
- GCU became a leader in online innovation and assessing learning outcomes for students.
"It's been incredible," Radda said of his time at GCU. "When you look back on everything we've accomplished with the great team we have here, we've done it by thinking about education not only as the development of the person intellectually but also their character and who they are as people, supporting their growth and development from a Christian perspective. That's not being done in a lot of places."
In addition to naming Gibb the new Provost, GCU also chose Dr. Jennifer Lech as its Vice Provost. In her 18 years at GCU, Lech has been instrumental in nearly every aspect of academic affairs. She built the Curriculum Design and Development Department and also has overseen Academic Web Services, Office of Assessment, Institutional Research, Library, Faculty Services, Academic Compliance, State Compliance, Accreditation, Office of Academic Records, Resolution Office, Title IX, Student Disability Services, Proctoring Center and the LOPES program.
"Dr. Lech has built excellence into what GCU does academically and operationally, but at a scale with systems and processes that many universities are not able to achieve," Mueller said. "She brings an organizational capacity to literally every aspect of what we do from an admissions perspective to accreditation to state compliance. She is also responsible for creating student teaching opportunities, internships and clinical placements in all 50 states, giving our students real-world experience to help them succeed."
About Grand Canyon University: Grand Canyon University was founded in 1949 and is Arizona's premier private Christian university. GCU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers nearly 300 academic programs, emphases and certificates for both traditional undergraduate students and working professionals. The University's curriculum emphasizes interaction with classmates, both in-person and online, and individual attention from instructors while fusing academic rigor with Christian values to help students find their purpose and become skilled, caring professionals. For more information, visit gcu.edu.
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TEL AVIV, Israel, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellomay Capital Ltd. (NYSE American: ELLO) (TASE: ELLO) ("Ellomay" or the "Company"), a renewable energy and power generator and developer of renewable energy and power projects in Europe and Israel, today reported unaudited financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2022.
Financial Highlights
- Revenues were approximately €11.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to approximately €7.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. This increase mainly results from the substantial increase in electricity prices in Europe since the commencement of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the Company recognizing revenues from the Talasol photovoltaic facility (the "Talasol PV Plant") for the entire first quarter of 2022, compared to recognition of revenues from the Talasol PV Plant for a portion of the first quarter of 2021, commencing upon the achievement of PAC (Preliminary Acceptance Certificate) by the Talasol PV Plant on January 27, 2021.
- Operating expenses were approximately €6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to approximately €3.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Depreciation expenses were approximately €4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to approximately €3.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase in operating expenses mainly results from the introduction of the Spanish RDL 17/2021 that establishes the reduction, until June 30, 2022, of returns on the electricity generating activity of Spanish production facilities that do not emit greenhouse gases accomplished through payments of a portion of the revenues by the production facilities to the Spanish government. The increase in operating expenses and depreciation expenses is also attributable to the recognition of results of the Talasol PV Plant for the entire first quarter of 2022, compared to a partial recognition (commencing upon the achievement of PAC of the Talasol PV Plant on January 27, 2021) for the first quarter of 2021.
- Project development costs were approximately €0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to approximately €0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase in project development costs is mainly due to the development of photovoltaic projects in Italy and Spain.
- General and administrative expenses were approximately €1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to approximately €1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. There was no material change in the composition of the expenses included in general and administrative expenses between the two periods.
- Share of profits of equity accounted investee, after elimination of intercompany transactions, was approximately €0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to approximately €0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The decrease in the Company's share of profit of equity accounted investee is mainly attributable to higher financing expenses incurred by Dorad for the period as a result of the CPI indexation of loans from banks.
- Financing expenses, net were approximately €2.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to approximately €2.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase in financing expenses, net, was mainly attributable to financing expenses in connection with the Talasol PV Plant previously capitalized to fixed assets that are recognized in profit and loss starting from PAC, interest and linkage differences in connection with an agreement entered into with the Israeli Tax Authority in connection with a final assessment agreement for the years 2015-2020 of the Talmei Yosef PV Plant, partially offset by a decrease in financing expenses compared to the first quarter of 2021, during which the Company recognized expenses amounting to approximately €0.8 million in connection with the early repayment of the Company's Series B Debentures.
- Taxes on income were approximately €0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to tax benefits of approximately €0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
- Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was approximately €3.4 million, compared to a loss of approximately €2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
- Total other comprehensive loss was approximately €40.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to approximately €2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase in total other comprehensive loss mainly resulted from changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, including a material reduction in the fair value of the financial power swap (the "PPA") that covers approximately 80% of the output of the Talasol PV Plant. The PPA experienced a high volatility due to the substantial increase in electricity prices in Europe since the commencement of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In accordance with hedge accounting standards, the changes in the PPA's fair value are recorded in the Company's shareholders' equity through a hedging reserve and not through the accumulated deficit/retained earnings. The changes do not impact the Company's consolidated net profit/loss or the Company's consolidated cash flows. As the Company controls Talasol, the total impact of the changes in fair value of the PPA (including the minority share) is consolidated into the Company's financial statements and total equity. Alongside the decrease in fair value of the PPA, the increase in the electricity prices is expected to have a positive impact on Talasol's revenues from the sale of the capacity that is not subject to the PPA, resulting in an expected increase in Talasol's net income and cash flows.
- Total comprehensive loss was approximately €44.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to approximately €5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
- EBITDA was approximately €3.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to approximately €2.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. See the table on page 12 of this press release for a reconciliation of these numbers to profit and loss.
- Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately €8.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to approximately €1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase is mainly attributable to the recognition of results of the Talasol PV Plant for the entire first quarter of 2022, compared to a partial recognition (commencing upon the achievement of PAC of the Talasol PV Plant on January 27, 2021) for the first quarter of 2021.
CEO Review – First Quarter of 2022
The first quarter of 2022 represents an increase in revenues of approximately 60% compared to the first quarter of 2021.
As a result of the war in Ukraine and the gas shortage, the electricity prices in Europe increased threefold compared to last year. The increase in electricity prices had a positive impact on the Company's revenues and is the main reason for the increase in revenues.
Talasol currently sells approximately 75% of the electricity produced by its PV facility under a long-term electricity purchase agreement (the "PPA" or the "Derivative"), therefore the increase in revenues is based mainly on the electricity that is not sold under the PPA.
As a result of the increase in electricity prices in Europe (which generally benefited the Company) the fair value of the Derivative decreased by approximately €60 million as of March 31, 2022.
As the Derivative is a non-speculative hedge, the change in its fair value does not impact the Company's cash flows or net profit, and the entire decrease in fair value is recorded through a hedging reserve. The impact of the change is a decrease in the Company's consolidated equity. Upon expiration of the Derivative (in approximately 8.5 years), the value of the Derivative is recorded as zero.
During the first quarter of 2022, Talasol refinanced its loans. The new financing is based on the Derivative and was therefore provided on very convenient terms: a fixed average annual interest of approximately 3% in euro, a term of approximately 23 years, and a leverage of approximately 75% of the cost of construction of the project.
This financing significantly improved the cash flow to the shareholders of Talasol, including the Company (which indirectly owns 51% of Talasol), and increased the return to Talasol's shareholders to approximately 14%, without taking into account the current electricity prices that are expected to further improve the return to Talasol's shareholders.
During the first quarter of 2022, the construction of the Ellomay Solar project in Spain (28 MW PV) was completed. This project was connected to the electricity grid during the second quarter of 2022. The electricity of this project is sold in market prices and the project was constructed without outside financing ("full equity"). The Company is planning to examine several proposals to finance this project.
The construction of the first project in Italy (20 MW PV) commenced during the second quarter of 2022. Out of the projects under development, to date building permits were issued for an additional 102 MW and these are undergoing contractors' tender processes. An additional approximately 430 MW are under advanced development stages.
The biogas operations in the Netherlands was impacted by the war in Ukraine causing shortages in certain raw materials and an increase in delivery prices. As of today the supply of raw materials has been renewed and the increase in prices is compensated by the increase in prices of the green certificates. The European Union and the Dutch government set a high manufacturing target for the biogas industry as part of the reduction of the dependency on Russia and a plan to support this industry is expected to be published shortly.
The construction of the pumped storage project in the Manara Cliff in Israel is advancing as planned. The main access tunnel reached more than 200 meter depth in the mountain and extensive excavation works are performed in the upper reservoir and in the low pressure tunnel in the area of the bottom reservoir.
The Company projects that it will record revenues of approximately €16 million in the second quarter of 2022.
Use of NON-IFRS Financial Measures
EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure and is defined as earnings before financial expenses, net, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The Company presents this measure in order to enhance the understanding of the Company's operating performance and to enable comparability between periods. While the Company considers EBITDA to be an important measure of comparative operating performance, EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income or other statement of operations or cash flow data prepared in accordance with IFRS as a measure of profitability or liquidity. EBITDA does not take into account the Company's commitments, including capital expenditures and restricted cash and, accordingly, is not necessarily indicative of amounts that may be available for discretionary uses. Not all companies calculate EBITDA in the same manner, and the measure as presented may not be comparable to similarly-titled measure presented by other companies. The Company's EBITDA may not be indicative of the Company's historic operating results; nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results. The Company uses this measure internally as performance measure and believes that when this measure is combined with IFRS measure it add useful information concerning the Company's operating performance. A reconciliation between results on an IFRS and non-IFRS basis is provided on page 12 of this press release.
About Ellomay Capital Ltd.
Ellomay is an Israeli based company whose shares are registered with the NYSE American and with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "ELLO". Since 2009, Ellomay Capital focuses its business in the renewable energy and power sectors in Europe and Israel.
To date, Ellomay has evaluated numerous opportunities and invested significant funds in the renewable, clean energy and natural resources industries in Israel, Italy and Spain, including:
- Approximately 35.9 MW of photovoltaic power plants in Spain and a photovoltaic power plant of approximately 9 MW in Israel;
- 9.375% indirect interest in Dorad Energy Ltd., which owns and operates one of Israel's largest private power plants with production capacity of approximately 860MW, representing about 6%-8% of Israel's total current electricity consumption;
- 51% of Talasol, which owns a photovoltaic plant with a peak capacity of 300MW in the municipality of Talaván, Cáceres, Spain;
- Groen Gas Goor B.V., Groen Gas Oude-Tonge B.V. and Groen Gas Gelderland B.V., project companies operating anaerobic digestion plants in the Netherlands, with a green gas production capacity of approximately 3 million, 3.8 million and 9.5 million (with a license to produce 7.5 million) Nm3 per year, respectively;
- 83.333% of Ellomay Pumped Storage (2014) Ltd., which is involved in a project to construct a 156 MW pumped storage hydro power plant in the Manara Cliff, Israel.
For more information about Ellomay, visit http://www.ellomay.com.
Information Relating to Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements that are based on the current expectations and assumptions of the Company's management. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding the Company's plans and objectives, expectations and assumptions of management are forward-looking statements. The use of certain words, including the words "estimate," "project," "intend," "expect," "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking statements. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those that may be expressed or implied by the Company's forward-looking statements, including the impact of continued war between Russia and Ukraine, including its impact on electricity prices, availability of raw materials and disruptions in supply changes, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company's operations and projects, including in connection with steps taken by authorities in countries in which the Company operates, changes in the market price of electricity and in demand, regulatory changes, including extension of current or approval of new rules and regulations increasing the operating expenses of manufacturers of renewable energy in Spain, increases in interest rates, changes in the supply and prices of resources required for the operation of the Company's facilities (such as waste and natural gas) and in the price of oil, and technical and other disruptions in the operations or construction of the power plants owned by the Company. These and other risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's business are described in greater detail in the filings the Company makes from time to time with Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements are made as of this date and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact:
Kalia Rubenbach (Weintraub)
CFO
Tel: +972 (3) 797-1111
Email: hilai@ellomay.com
Ellomay Capital Ltd.
Information for the Company's Debenture Holders
Pursuant to the Deeds of Trust governing the Company's Series C and Series D Debentures (together, the "Debentures"), the Company is required to maintain certain financial covenants. For more information, see Item 5.B of the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2022 and below.
Net Financial Debt
As of March 31, 2022, the Company's Net Financial Debt, (as such term is defined in the Deeds of Trust of the Company's Debentures), was approximately €18.3 million (consisting of approximately €295.83 million of short-term and long-term debt from banks and other interest bearing financial obligations, approximately €139.54 million in connection with the Series C Debentures issuances (in July 2019, October 2020, February 2021 and October 2021) and Series D Debentures issuance (in February 2021), net of approximately €121.2 million of cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits and marketable securities and net of approximately €295.85 million of project finance and related hedging transactions of the Company's subsidiaries).
Information for the Company's Series C Debenture Holders.
The Deed of Trust governing the Company's Series C Debentures (as amended on June 6, 2022, the "Series C Deed of Trust"), includes an undertaking by the Company to maintain certain financial covenants, whereby a breach of such financial covenants for two consecutive quarters is a cause for immediate repayment. As of March 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants set forth in the Series C Deed of Trust as follows: (i) the Company's Adjusted Shareholders' Equity (as defined in the Series C Deed of Trust) was approximately €126.1 million, (ii) the ratio of the Company's Net Financial Debt (as set forth above) to the Company's CAP, Net (defined as the Company's Adjusted Shareholders' Equity plus the Net Financial Debt) was 12.7%, and (iii) the ratio of the Company's Net Financial Debt to the Company's Adjusted EBITDA6, was 0.8.
The following is a reconciliation between the Company's loss and the Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Series C Deed of Trust) for the four-quarter period ended March 31, 2022:
Information for the Company's Series D Debenture Holders
The Deed of Trust governing the Company's Series D Debentures includes an undertaking by the Company to maintain certain financial covenants, whereby a breach of such financial covenants for the periods set forth in the Series D Deed of Trust is a cause for immediate repayment. As of March 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants set forth in the Series D Deed of Trust as follows: (i) the Company's Adjusted Shareholders' Equity (as defined in the Series D Deed of Trust) was approximately €126.1 million, (ii) the ratio of the Company's Net Financial Debt (as set forth above) to the Company's CAP, Net (defined as the Company's Adjusted Shareholders' Equity plus the Net Financial Debt) was 12.7%, and (iii) the ratio of the Company's Net Financial Debt to the Company's Adjusted EBITDA7 was 0.8.
The following is a reconciliation between the Company's loss and the Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Series D Deed of Trust) for the four-quarter period ended March 31, 2022:
1 Ellomay Solar S.L, the owner of a 28 MW photovoltaic facility near the Talasol PV Plant.
2 The Talmei Yosef PV Plant located in Israel is presented under the fixed asset model and not under the financial asset model as per IFRIC 12.
3 Short-term and long-term debt from banks and other interest bearing financial obligations amount provided above, includes an amount of approximately €0.4 million costs associated with such debt, which was capitalized and therefore offset from the debt amount that is recorded in the Company's balance sheet.
4 Debentures amount provided above includes an amount of approximately €2.3 million associated costs, which was capitalized and therefore offset from the debentures amount that is recorded in the Company's balance sheet.
5 The project finance amount deducted from the calculation of Net Financial Debt includes project finance obtained from various sources, including financing entities and the minority shareholders in project companies held by the Company (provided in the form of shareholders' loans to the project companies).
6 The term "Adjusted EBITDA" is defined in the Series C Deed of Trust as earnings before financial expenses, net, taxes, depreciation and amortization, where the revenues from the Company's operations, such as the Talmei Yosef PV Plant, are calculated based on the fixed asset model and not based on the financial asset model (IFRIC 12), and before share-based payments. The Series C Deed of Trust provides that for purposes of the financial covenant, the Adjusted EBITDA will be calculated based on the four preceding quarters, in the aggregate. The Adjusted EBITDA is presented in this press release as part of the Company's undertakings towards the holders of its Series C Debentures. For a general discussion of the use of non-IFRS measures, such as EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA see above under "Use of NON-IFRS Financial Measures."
7 The term "Adjusted EBITDA" is defined in the Series D Deed of Trust as earnings before financial expenses, net, taxes, depreciation and amortization, where the revenues from the Company's operations, such as the Talmei Yosef PV Plant, are calculated based on the fixed asset model and not based on the financial asset model (IFRIC 12), and before share-based payments, when the data of assets or projects whose Commercial Operation Date (as such term is defined in the Series D Deed of Trust) occurred in the four quarters that preceded the relevant date will be calculated based on Annual Gross Up (as such term is defined in the Series D Deed of Trust). The Series D Deed of Trust provides that for purposes of the financial covenant, the Adjusted EBITDA will be calculated based on the four preceding quarters, in the aggregate. The Adjusted EBITDA is presented in this press release as part of the Company's undertakings towards the holders of its Series D Debentures. For a general discussion of the use of non-IFRS measures, such as EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA see above under "Use of NON-IFRS Financial Measures."
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(The Hill) – A redacted FBI affidavit used to convince a judge for a search warrant for former President Trump’s Florida home noted that authorities found 184 classified documents in their initial review of recovered boxes in an effort that began just a few months after he left office.
Authorities’ concern that Trump may have additional national security information at his private residence was spurred by a review of the 15 boxes recovered by the National Archives in January.
The affidavit indicates that among the 184 documents were 25 that contained top secret information, including those gained from “clandestine human sources,” information prohibited from being shared with foreign governments, and information obtained by monitoring “foreign communications signals.”
The 28-page affidavit contains numerous redactions but indicates authorities believed “evidence, contraband, fruits of crime, or other items illegally possessed” would be found at Mar-a-Lago.
Entirely redacted is a provision explaining why the government believed additional “classified [national defense information]” would be found on the premises.
In a separate filing explaining the rationale behind its redactions, DOJ said it had to protect “a broad range of civilian witnesses,” warning they would likely face intimidation.
The same federal magistrate judge who approved the search ordered DOJ to release the affidavit that convinced him to approve the warrant. Judge Bruce Reinhart concluded Thursday that proposed redactions from DOJ were narrow enough to allow for public disclosure while protecting their ongoing investigation.
The affidavit offers new information about the extent of the saga to recover documents from Mar-a-Lago. The document says the National Archives first reached out about retrieving records as early as May 6, 2021 — just a few months after Trump left office.
Yet it wasn’t until late that year that the Trump team alerted Archives that they had 12 boxes ready for pick up. The agency would instead leave with 15.
The release of the redact affidavit follows the disclosure of the warrant that allowed for the search of Trump’s home, indicating that storing documents there may have violated the Espionage Act, as well as two other statutes.
One bars concealing, removing and mutilating government documents, and the other prohibits similar actions when done “with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence [an] investigation.”
An inventory released alongside the warrant indicated the FBI recovered 11 different sets of classified documents during the search, along with information about “the president of France” and Trump’s pardon of his ally Roger Stone.
The affidavit consistently refers to the possibility of finding “national defense information” at Trump’s home, a term used in the Espionage Act. The law does not require mishandling classified materials, only information that if released could injure the United States.
In a statement from Trump shortly after the affidavit’s release, the former president called the document “a total public relations subterfuge by the FBI & DOJ” that was not reflective of “our close working relationship regarding document turnover – WE GAVE THEM MUCH.”
But the affidavit counters some of the prior statements from Trump and his legal team.
While in prior statements Trump noted that he put a larger lock on his storage room at Mar-a-Lago at the request of the government — “We agreed. They were shown the secured area, and the boxes themselves” — the interaction does not appear to be as friendly as Trump suggested.
“They have not been handled in an appropriate manner or stored in an appropriate location. Accordingly, we ask that the room at Mar-a-Lago where the documents had been stored be secured and that all of the boxes that were moved from the White House to Mar-a-Lago (along with any other items in that room) be preserved in that room in their current condition until further notice,” the Justice Department wrote in a June 8 letter.
That correspondence came after DOJ had already issued a May subpoena requesting Trump return classified materials kept at Mar-a-Lago.
An included letter from Trump’s team also seems to indicate that they were aware that same month that the former president could face charges.
“Any attempt to impose criminal liability on a President or former President that involves his actions with respect to documents marked classified would implicate grave constitutional separation-of powers issues. Beyond that, the primary criminal statute that governs the unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material does not apply to the President,” an attorney for Trump wrote in a May 25 letter.
But that letter references a statute that was ultimately not listed among those included in the warrant for searching Trump’s home. Trump’s attorneys imply he is immune from charges under a law dealing with unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents. Violating that law now triggers felony charges rather than a misdemeanor following a bill passed by Republicans and signed into law by Trump.
Trump has not been charged in connection with the search, and the affidavit does not name him as having potentially violated various statutes, instead saying evidence of violations may be found at the premises.
Trump had called for the release of both the warrant and the affidavit. He filed a separate case, however, seeking an injunction to stall the FBI’s investigation and asking a court to appoint a special master for the case. Doing so would let an outside party approved by the court first review the evidence taken during the search before the FBI can review it.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/heavily-redacted-affidavit-says-184-classified-docs-found-at-trump-residence/ | 2022-08-26T19:38:20Z |
NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Pegasystems Inc. ("PEGA" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PEGA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of PEGA investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased PEGA common stock between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
PEGA investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) PEGA had engaged in corporate espionage and misappropriation of trade secrets to better compete against Appian, a principal competitor; (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 the Company's CEO; (4) the Company's CEO and other officers and employees did not comply with the Company's written Code of Conduct, including its express prohibition on "stealing" confidential information from a competitor and "misrepresenting your identity in hopes of obtaining confidential information"; (5) the Company was "unable to reasonably estimate damages" in the lawsuit filed by Appian as a result of the foregoing misconduct (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.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in PEGA during the relevant time frame, you have until July 18, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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PITTSBURGH, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a better way to minimize discomfort and embarrassing leaks for individuals with urinary incontinence," said an inventor, from Pleasant Hill, Calif., "so I invented the HIWOY. My design would offer a more comfortable alternative to traditional adult diapers."
The invention provides an improved protective product for urinary incontinence. In doing so, it helps to separate fluid leakage from the body. As a result, it ensures that the user remains dry and comfortable and it provides added peace of mind. The invention features a practical and lightweight design that is easy to wear so it is ideal for men and women who experience urinary incontinence. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the San Francisco sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-SNF-141, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Marine Corps veteran launches nonprofit to help other veterans
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (KOVR) – As the nation celebrates Independence Day, a California veteran wants to remind Americans of the men and women who fight for our freedom.
Marine Corps veteran Brandon Murphy is bringing attention to the crises facing veterans once they return to civilian life, including high rates of suicide and homelessness.
“We’re sick of the number 22,” he said. “We’re sick of hearing that’s the number of veterans committing suicide every day. We’re sick of our brothers and sisters coming back in pieces. I mean, it’s daunting.”
That’s why he’s taking his new business even further.
Murphy just started up an insurance agency in Roseville with two friends, one who’s also a veteran.
A portion of their profits will help launch The Pacific Patriot Foundation, a non-profit helping veterans in need.
“So, we’re going to have a whole team dedicated to doing outreach to those people,” Murphy said. “Calling out, seeing exactly the resources they need and delivering those.”
According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, 13% of the homeless population are veterans.
Roughly 40,000 veterans are on the streets on any given night, which is actually a considerable improvement over the last decade.
Murphy said their work will stretch outside the U.S.
His wife also does mission work in Haiti, where she helps maintain and grow Haitian orphanages.
While the focus of the Pacific Patriot Foundation will be on veterans, it will have benefits beyond the border.
“Whether it’s at home or abroad, we have this calling to serve and we’re going to make sure we do that,” Murphy said.
Part of Murphy’s profits this week will be donated straight to veterans in the Sacramento area.
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- New Ku:l Data Center liquid cooling solution to be demonstrated with Intel at HPE Discover, Las Vegas in June
- Lab tested system provides massive energy savings, a significant uptick in processing performance and reliable server operations at full throttle
- Precision Immersion Liquid Cooling Technology ensures predictable cooling in edge and data center use, together with reduced complexity at scale
LAS VEGAS, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Iceotope, the global leader in Precision Immersion Cooling, has announced that its chassis-level cooling system is being demonstrated in the Intel Booth at HPE Discover 2022, the prestigious "Edge-to-cloud Conference". Ku:l Data Center is the product of a close collaboration between Iceotope, Intel and HPE and promises a faster path to net zero operations by reducing edge and data center energy use by nearly a third.
Once the sole preserve of arcane, high performance computing applications, liquid cooling is increasingly seen as essential technology for reliable and efficient operations of any IT load in any location. There is a pressing concern about sustainability impacts as distributed edge computing environments proliferate to meet the demand for data processing nearer the point of use, as well as growing facility power and cooling consumption driven by AI augmentation and hotter chips.
Working together with Intel and HPE, Iceotope benchmarked the power consumption of a sample IT installation being cooled respectively using air and precision immersion liquid cooling. The results show a substantial advantage in favour of liquid cooling, reducing overall power use across IT and cooling infrastructure.
Putting Ku:l Data Center to the test
To understand the operational advantages of Iceotope's Precision Immersion Cooling system, Ku:l Data Center was compared to a traditional air-cooled system using a 19.6kW load comprising 16x HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 servers under stress test conditions.
Laboratory tests, using industry-standard high power computing benchmarks across a range of ambient temperatures, demonstrated that the Iceotope Precision Immersion Cooled system enabled a 4% increase in performance with zero throttling in higher ambient temperatures at server level and consumed 1kW less energy at rack level than its air-cooled counterpart[1]. This represents a 5% energy saving in the IT alone and a 30% saving at scale based on a typical cooling power usage effectiveness (pPUE) of 1.4 in air and 1.04 in liquid cooled data centers.
Iceotope's Ku:l Data Center solution is being demonstrated at HPE Discover housed in a standard Schneider Electric NetShelter rack with heat rejected to a Schneider heat removal unit (HRU). The integration with HPE ProLiant DL380 servers, as well as provision through channel partners is supplied, supported, and warrantied by IT distribution giant, Avnet Integrated. The three companies announced their partnership to provide liquid cooled data center solutions in 2019.
Air cooling challenges overcome with Ku:l Data Center
Air cooling cannot be used precisely or sustainably to cool high-power chips and processors, and it is commonly held that it is no longer a suitable approach for ensuring an appropriate operating environment for increasingly energy dense IT equipment.
Not only is liquid a significantly more effective medium for heat removal than air, but each liquid-cooled chassis is 100% sealed protecting the critical IT from the surrounding atmosphere – rendering it impervious to dust, gases, and humidity – and creating a stable operating environment. Isolating the IT from the external environment opens a world of potential facility sites and distributed IT locations that could not have been considered until now.
Further benefits accrue from the removal of the server fans and the need for other air handling equipment from the data center space. Energy use is significantly reduced, water consumption is virtually eliminated, and noise becomes a thing of the past.
Unlike air cooled infrastructure, Precision Immersion Cooling does not require rack depopulation at higher densities, enabling the racks to run fully populated to facilitate more servers and storage devices, and/or denser IT loads.
Additionally, Iceotope's sealed liquid-cooled chassis enclosure simply converts off-the-shelf air-cooled servers to liquid-cooled servers with a few minor modifications including removing the fans. This means that industry standard form factors, including edge and data center racks, can be used to accommodate liquid-cooled IT, with maintenance and hot swapping carried out on site with familiar ease and no mess, without the need for heavy lifting gear or spill kits.
Iceotope Director of Product Strategy, Jason Matteson said, "The processing requirements for ubiquitous AI and high-performance applications across the board are already creating a sustainability dilemma for operators. Accommodating a precipitous increase in chip power at the same time as lowering carbon emissions in distributed edge locations as well as data centers is problematic. Iceotope's Ku:l Data Center demonstrates a very practical response to an urgent need for a paradigm shift in data center design."
Jen Huffstetler, Chief Product Sustainability Officer at Intel said, "Today, sustainability calls for data center cooling solutions to increase efficiency, flexibility and scalability, while also delivering the performance levels today's computing demands. The new Ku:l Data Center precision immersion environment enables predictable IT performance with precise cooling and higher space utilization in a familiar format for today's mission critical facilities."
Phil Cutrone, vice president and general manager of Service Providers, OEM and Major Accounts at HPE said, "There is a greater need for zero-touch edge-computing capabilities to ensure reliability at remote locations when in-person monitoring and maintenance is not always feasible. The combined solution enables customers to access high-density applications using precision immersion and liquid-cooled racks for instant deployment in any environment, whether it is in on-premises in a data center or at the edge."
Nicole Enright, President of Avnet Integrated, added, "Thorough productization of advanced cooling solutions has been a priority for Avnet Integrated as edge-to-cloud customers strive to deliver efficient, high performance, and highly reliable solutions. The acumen we've built with Iceotope, Schneider, and HPE uniquely enables us to readily integrate, install, warranty, and service precision cooled solutions globally."
With rising demand for cloud storage solutions, savings of the caliber offered by the new Iceotope Ku:l Data Center solution are becoming more critical to tempering rack densities. According to Uptime Research, the average server rack density increased 15% from 7.3kW to 8.4kW between 2019 and 2020, and anticipated microprocessor introductions are likely to accelerate this trend.
About Iceotope
Iceotope's chassis level precision immersion cooling solutions are engineered to cool the whole IT stack, in every use case, from Hyperscale to the Extreme Edge. By removing the need for fans and air-cooling infrastructure, Iceotope's technologies operate in near silence — bringing game-changing reduction in energy and water consumption, and significant cost reductions in the design, build and operation of data centres. For more information, visit: www.iceotope.com
About Intel
Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) is an industry leader, creating world-changing technology that enables global progress and enriches lives. Inspired by Moore's Law, we continuously work to advance the design and manufacturing of semiconductors to help address our customers' greatest challenges. By embedding intelligence in the cloud, network, edge and every kind of computing device, we unleash the potential of data to transform business and society for the better. To learn more about Intel's innovations, go to newsroom.intel.com and intel.com.
About Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) is the global edge-to-cloud company that helps organizations accelerate outcomes by unlocking value from all of their data, everywhere. Built on decades of reimagining the future and innovating to advance the way people live and work, HPE delivers unique, open and intelligent technology solutions delivered as a service – spanning Compute, Storage, Software, Intelligent Edge, High Performance Computing and Mission Critical Solutions – with a consistent experience across all clouds and edges, designed to help customers develop new business models, engage in new ways, and increase operational performance. For more information, visit: www.hpe.com.
About Avnet Integrated
Avnet Integrated is the integration arm of Avnet Inc. and globally offers comprehensive systems integration, business and service solutions. Collaborating with the industry's premier platform suppliers, Avnet Integrated helps customers optimize capital, accelerate sales and deliver on their brand experience, ultimately accelerating revenue and margin growth. For more information, please visit avnet.com/integrated or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
[1] *HPE DL380 Gen10 Linpack Benchmark Analysis, March 2022
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-- The algorithm could lead to better clinical trials and more targeted treatment --
PHILADELPHIA, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from the Center for Applied Genomics (CAG) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed an algorithm that uses existing electronic health records to distinguish patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) alone versus patients who present with ADHD and a variety of related comorbid conditions. This method could help reduce the diagnostic odyssey that many patients with this condition face and help direct them toward more personalized treatment options. The findings were recently published in the journal Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
ADHD is a complex condition affecting between about 5 and 8% of school-age children and 2 to 4% of adults, with many possible causes. Because ADHD comes in three different types and exists on a spectrum, it can be difficult to diagnose. Futher compounding diagnostic challenges are a series of other conditions, such as learning disorders, sleep disorders, or anxiety disorders, that affect about half of patients with ADHD, which can complicate whether a patient's symptoms are being caused directly by the ADHD or one of these other comborbities.
To better distinguish these groups of patients, researchers developed an algorithm using existing electronic health records (EHR) to help distinguish ADHD from other related psychiatric disorders.
"Our goal with this algorithm was to establish a tool that could be used to automate future genetic analyses and improve diagnostic yield and precision in future studies," said Hakon Hakonarson, MD, PhD, director of the Center for Applied Genomics at CHOP and senior author of the study.
The study team developed a multi-source algorithm, which allowed them to ascertain a more complete view of each patient's EHR. Using CHOP data as well as data from the Bio-Bank at CAG from 2009 and 2016, the team performed a retrospective case-control study from a total of 51,293 patients. Of those patients, 5,840 were diagnosed with ADHD, and among those cases, 46.1% had ADHD alone while 53.9% had ADHD along with at least one other psychiatric comborbidity.
The researchers found that the algorithm had a positive predictive value of 95% for ADHD and 93% for controls, suggesting a very accurate test and one that could be used in prospective studies going forward. The algorithm also had a positive predictive value ranging from 60% to 100% for other psychiatric conditions, with the higher number of patients with those comborbities (i.e. anxiety and autism spectrum disorder) yielding more accurate results. While ADHD keywords did not appear to significantly help identify patients, ADHD-specific medications on EHRs increased the number of properly identified cases by 21%.
"With the high positive predictive values achieved by this algorithm, we believe we have developed a robust and useful tool for identifying appropriate datasets and successfully distinguishing between groups of patients," Hakonarson said. "It's possible that these groups with or without comoribities may respond differently to medication, which could help us design better and more effective methods for therapeutic intervention."
This work was supported in part by CHOP's Endowed Chair in Genomic Research, U01-HG006830 (NHGRI-sponsored eMERGE Network), a sponsored research agreement from Aevi Genomic Medicine Inc., and an Institutional Development Award from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Slaby et al, "An electronic health record (EHR) phenotype algorithm to identify patients with attention defcit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) and psychiatric comorbidities." Neurodev Disord. 2022 Jun 11;14(1):37. DOI: 10.1186/s11689-022-09447-9.PMID: 35690720.
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: A non-profit, charitable organization, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research initiatives, the 595-bed hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. The institution has a well-established history of providing advanced pediatric care close to home through its CHOP Care Network, which includes more than 50 primary care practices, specialty care and surgical centers, urgent care centers, and community hospital alliances throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as a new inpatient hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency department in King of Prussia. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu.
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NEW YORK, May 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (NASDAQ: NETE) between June 15, 2020 and April 6, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 5, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Mullen 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 Mullen class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5459 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 5, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Mullen overstates its ability and timeline regarding production; (2) Mullen overstates its deals with business partners, including Qiantu Motors; (3) Mullen overstates its battery technology and capabilities; (4) Mullen overstates its ability to sell its branded products; (5) Net Element did not conduct proper due diligence into Mullen Technologies; (6) the Dragonfly K50 was not (solely) delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and (7) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Mullen class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5459 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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Veriff adds five new languages to meet growing global customer demand
New York, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veriff, a global identity verification provider, today announced the addition of five new languages to its identity verification platform. The new languages include Filipino, Korean, Portuguese, Sinhala and Thai making identity verification service available in more languages than competition in the industry.
"Rapid digitalization over the past two years has increased the demand for online identity verification services and it's become an integral part of any online business, especially for companies scaling globally," said Raul Liive, the Head of Product. "At Veriff we want to make sure that our clients can securely onboard customers from anywhere in the world to support their global growth. Adding new languages to our verification flow makes secure identity verification more accessible for people worldwide."
Veriff's verification process is available in Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (simplified), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, English, Filipino, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Norwegian (Bokmål), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian, Serbian (Latin script), Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali (Latin script), Spanish, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Mexico), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese.
The new languages are available in Veriff Android and iOS SDKs as well as in the web verification flows.
For more information about Veriff's language support, please visit www.veriff.com.
About Veriff
Veriff is a global online identity verification company that enables organizations to build trust with their customers through intelligent, accurate, and automated online IDV. With the largest document specimen database on the market, Veriff's intelligent decision engine can analyze thousands of technological and behavioral variables in seconds, matching people to more than 10,200 government-issued IDs from over 190 countries.
Founded in 2015, Veriff serves a global portfolio of organizations across financial services, crypto, gaming and mobility sectors. Veriff's clients include Blockchain, Bolt, Deel, Starship, Trustpilot, Uphold, Wise, and others. Veriff's latest $100 million investment round brings its total funding to $200M and its valuation to $1.5B. Veriff's investors include Tiger Capital, Alkeon, IVP, Accel, Mosaic Ventures, Y Combinator, Nordic Ninja and others. With offices in the U.S., UK, Spain and Estonia, Veriff employs over 500 people from 56 different nationalities. To learn more, visit www.veriff.com.
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Pay-as-you-grow comes to vector search
AMSTERDAM, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeMI Technologies, the leader in open-source vector-search technology, announces an entirely new pricing model for its Weaviate Cloud Service.
Inspired by "pay-as-you-grow" pricing used in cloud storage, SeMI has introduced a new business model that makes it easier and more affordable for enterprises of any scale to take advantage of its Weaviate vector-search engine. Beginning today, users have the option of paying a usage-based rate for search on a per-dimension basis. Pricing begins at $0.05 per million dimensions. (No, that's not a typo; the rate is five cents per million.)
"At this point, as we've reached 1,500,000 downloads, a lot of people know and love our open-source software, but they want us to run it for them," says SeMI Technologies' co-founder Bob van Luijt." So, we've created a 'NoOps' option that allows them to pay only for what they use on our optimized Weaviate Cloud Service."
In addition to remarkably convenient access to the latest vector-search capabilities, Weaviate Cloud Service customers get dedicated customer support on a private Slack channel. However, consistent with SeMI's commitment to creating truly open-source software, customers using the free service will always be able to access all of the Weaviate vector-search engine's capabilities.
SeMI Technologies' Weaviate vector-search engine is an example of a "third wave" database technology. Data is processed by a machine learning model first, and AI models help in processing, storing, and searching through the data. As a result, Weaviate excels at answering questions in natural language, but it is not limited to language; it is as adaptable to searching images or even genetic information.
"Depending on the machine-learning model used, a "document"—basically a data object—in a vector database typically has anywhere from 120 to 12,800 dimensions," van Luijt explains. "Since vector dimensions are the lowest common denominator, it makes sense for vector dimensions to be the basis for cost—as opposed to, say, API calls. We feel that this very transparent and predictable pricing model is consistent with our open-source philosophy."
For more information about the open-source vector search engine Weaviate visit: https://weaviate.io
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Customers interested in the private beta of the Weaviate Cloud Service can purchase service for $0.05 per million dimensions. Or, spend an entire dollar and get 20 million dimensions.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will to travel to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, his office announced, on the latest leg of Ankara’s bridge-building efforts with regional rivals.
It will be Erdogan’s first visit to the kingdom since Turkey dropped the trial of 26 Saudis suspected of involvement in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul in October 2018.
Talks with Saudi officials during the two-day visit will focus on ways of increasing cooperation, according to a statement from Erdogan office. The sides will exchange views on regional and international issues.
Erdogan was also expected to travel to Mecca, only a short drive from Jiddah, to perform prayers at Islam’s holiest site in the final nights of Ramadan.
The decision earlier this month to transfer the prosecution to Saudi Arabia removed the last stumbling block to renewed Turkey-Saudi ties, in particular in Erdogan’s relationship with de-facto Saudi ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The killing of Khashoggi in the kingdom’s Istanbul consulate sparked global outrage and put pressure on the prince, who was said to have approved the operation to kill or capture Khashoggi, in a U.S. intelligence report released a year ago. The Saudi government has always denied any involvement by the prince.
Erdogan, while not naming the prince, said the order to carry out the assassination came from the “highest levels” of the Saudi government.
A Saudi court jailed eight people over the killing in September 2020 — a trial described as a sham by rights groups — but Turkey also launched a case in absentia against 26 Saudi suspects.
The April 7 transfer of the case to Saudi Arabia came at the request of the Turkish prosecutor, who said there was no prospect of arresting or taking statements from the defendants.
Khashoggi’s Turkish fiancée, Hatice Cengiz, had appealed against the decision to suspend the trial in Turkey and to transfer the case to Saudi Arabia, but an administrative court rejected the appeal last week.
Over the past year Ankara has embarked on a diplomatic push to reset relations with countries such as Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia after years of antagonism following the 2011 Arab Spring.
Turkey’s support for popular movements linked to the Muslim Brotherhood initially spurred the break with Arab regimes that saw the brotherhood’s vision of political Islam as a threat.
Later developments, particularly the blockade of Turkish ally Qatar by its Gulf neighbors, reinforced the split. The lifting of the embargo by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Bahrain early last year paved the way for reconciliation.
Erdogan last visited Saudi Arabia in July 2017 as he attempted to resolve the blockade on Qatar imposed the previous month.
In February he received a fanfare welcome in the UAE as Dubai’s Burj Khalifa was lit up with the Turkish flag and Turkey’s national anthem blared out.
Turkey’s diplomatic drive has coincided with its worst economic crisis in two decades, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic and now the war in Ukraine. Official inflation stands at 61% while the lira has plummeted, falling 44% in value against the dollar in 2021.
Turkey has secured a $4.9 billion currency swap deal with Abu Dhabi, following similar agreements with Qatar, China and South Korea. The UAE also announced a $10 billion fund to support investments in Turkey.
The end of an unofficial Saudi boycott of Turkish goods, which cut Ankara’s exports by 90 percent, saw trade to Saudi Arabia reach $58 million last month, triple the level for the previous year but a fraction of the $298 million registered in March 2020.
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AP journalist Suzan Fraser contributed from Ankara, Turkey. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/turkeys-erdogan-travels-to-riyadh-for-fence-mending-effort/ | 2022-04-29T07:06:56Z |
LGBTQ harassment, slurs abound on social media, report says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok are failing to stop hate and threats against LGBTQ users, a report issued Wednesday from advocacy group GLAAD found.
Those are some of the internet’s most vulnerable users, with a majority of LGBTQ people saying they’ve faced menacing posts or comments when they’re scrolling through social media. But it’s unclear how social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube are handling those threats.
Instead of protecting their users, GLAAD says in the report, the tech companies are safeguarding information about how they respond to those attacks, revealing few details about how often they take down posts or accounts that push hate speech or harass LGBTQ users.
“The reality is, there’s very little transparency and very little accountability,” said Jenni Olson, GLAAD’s director for social media safety and author of the report. “And people feel helpless.”
Los Angeles resident Peter Sapinsky, a gay musician who said he has faced harassment in the online gaming community, shared screenshots with The Associated Press of dozens of messages he’s sent to YouTube about users and videos that use racist and homophobic slurs. YouTube has responded to only some of the messages, he said.
Sapinsky, 29, said some use YouTube to livestream themselves harassing people at Pride parades. They quickly delete those live videos once they’ve wrapped to evade being detected by YouTube for violating its policies against hate speech, he said. He listed a series of homophobic slurs he’s heard in videos posted by users who are still operating on the site.
“YouTube doesn’t do anything about it,” Sapinsky said. “For someone who says they don’t allow hate on the website, they sure do.”
Hateful or violent speech directed at members of the LGBTQ community is prohibited on the platform, YouTube spokesperson Jack Malon said.
“Over the last few years, we’ve made significant progress in our ability to quickly remove hateful and harassing content,” Malon said. “This work is ongoing, and we appreciate the thoughtful feedback from GLAAD.”
A Twitter spokesperson said in a statement that the company was discussing the report’s findings with GLAAD. A statement from TikTok did not directly address the report but said the company is working to create an “inclusive environment.”
GLAAD recommended that the platforms start releasing the training methods for content moderators as well as the number of accounts and posts the companies remove for violating rules designed to protect LGBTQ users.
GLAAD’s report examines the policies and actions Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Twitter have implemented around LGBTQ issues.
All of the social media platforms have outlined policies that are designed to prevent LGBTQ users from being harassed, threatened or discriminated against by other users because of their identity.
Only Twitter, however, has a specific policy against intentionally misgendering, using the wrong pronoun to describe someone, for example, or deadnaming, which involves reviving a transgender person’s name from before the person transitioned to a new identity. Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, said it removes similar posts upon request.
Some users bully LGBTQ people on social media by misgendering or deadnaming them. One example came last month, when a conservative social media pundit sent a swarm of Twitter users to harass transgender actor Elliot Page with the wrong pronoun and name. That Twitter user was suspended under the company’s hateful conduct policy.
“The idea that these figures with millions of followers are bullying and harassing trans people, for being trans, is just wrong,” Olson said.
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HANGZHOU, China, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: JZXN; the "Company"), a leading new energy vehicle (NEV) dealership group under the brand name "Jiuzi" in China, today announced that its operating entity, HangzhouZhitongche Technology Limited ("Zhitongche"), has entered into a purchase agreement (the "Agreement") with an authorized sales agent of WM Motor Technology Co Ltd. ("WM Motor"), a Shanghai-based automotive company specialized in the manufacturing of battery-driven electric vehicles (BEVs). This Agreement signifies the start of the Company's new campaign to expand its contact with automaker suppliers.
Pursuant to the Agreement signed in May 2022, Zhitongche will purchase up to 1,000 Weltmeister electric vehicles from the sales agent, and the delivery time is expected to be in the second half of 2022. The Company expects to order about 5,000 to 8,000 EV cars from the sales agent in the next three years and become the most significant domestic distributor of Weltmeister EV cars.
"The industry consensus is that the domestic new energy vehicle market would significantly grow for years to come." said Mr. Shuibo Zhang, CEO of Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. "Since May 2022, government policies fostering the new energy vehicle industry have been favorable. More than twenty provinces and cities have issued new energy vehicle stimulus policies, with subsidy up to RMB 10,000 per unit. On May 31, 2022, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Agriculture and villages, the Ministry of Commerce, and the National Energy Administration issued a notice to encourage new energy vehicle manufacturers to expand to the countryside. Responding to the government initiative, Jiuzi launched a supplier expansion plan in early June 2022. We are currently negotiating with many new energy vehicle manufacturers, and our Weltmeister purchase agreement is a brilliant start. The list of suppliers is expected to grow by three to five by July 2022."
"We are delighted to have obtained this contract with WM Motor," said Mr. Qi Zhang, COO of Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. "We feel that this Agreement will reinforce the long-term cooperation with WM Motor and enhance Jiuz's supply chain. We also believe our relationship with WM Motor will contribute to our revenue growth in the future and increase our presence in China."
About Jiuzi Holdings, Inc.
Jiuzi Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Hangzhou, China, and established in 2017, franchises and operates retail stores under the brand name "Jiuzi" to sell New Energy Vehicles ("NEVs") in third-fourth tier cities in China. The Company mainly sells battery-operated electric vehicles, and sources NEVs through more than twenty NEV manufacturers. It has 31 operating franchise stores and one company-owned store. For more information, visit the Company's website at http://www.zjjzxny.cn/.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. They are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs, including the expectation that the Offering will be completed. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events, circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct. The Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and its other filings with the SEC.
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Spero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRO) between October 28, 2021 and May 2, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important than July 25, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Spero Therapeutics 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 Spero Therapeutics class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6561 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 25, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the data submitted in support of the New Drug Application ("NDA") of Tebipenem HBr, an oral carbapenem-class antibiotic to treat complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis for adults, were insufficient to obtain U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") approval; (2) accordingly, it was unlikely that the FDA would approve the Tebipenem HBr NDA in its current form; (3) the foregoing would necessitate a significant workforce reduction and restructuring of Spero Therapeutics's operations; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Spero Therapeutics class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6561 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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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Teladoc Health, Inc. ("Teladoc" or the "Company") (NYSE: TDOC) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-04687, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Teladoc securities between October 28, 2021 and April 27, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Teladoc securities during the Class Period, you have until August 5, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Teladoc provides virtual healthcare services in the U.S. and internationally through Business-to-Business and Direct-to-Consumer ("D2C") distribution channels. The Company offers its customers various virtual products and services addressing, among other medical issues, mental health through its BetterHelp D2C product, and chronic conditions.
Teladoc touts itself as "the first and only company to provide a comprehensive and integrated whole person virtual healthcare solution that both provides and enables care for a full spectrum of clinical conditions[.]" Despite recent market concerns over new entrants to the telehealth field, such Amazon.com, Inc. and Walmart Inc., the Company has continued to assure investors of the Company's dominant market position in the industry.
In fact, as recently as February 2022, Teladoc forecasted full year ("FY") 2022 revenue of $2.55 - $2.65 billion, as well as adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA") of $330 - $355 million, on anticipated continued growth through its competitive advantages.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) increased competition, among other factors, was negatively impacting Teladoc's BetterHelp and chronic care businesses; (ii) accordingly, the growth of those businesses was less sustainable than Defendants had led investors to believe; (iii) as a result, Teladoc's revenue and adjusted EBITDA projections for FY 2022 were unrealistic; (iv) as a result of all the foregoing, Teladoc would be forced to recognize a significant non-cash goodwill impairment charge; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On April 27, 2022, Teladoc announced its first quarter ("Q1") 2022 financial results, including revenue of $565.4 million, which missed consensus estimates by $3.23 million, and "[n]et loss per share of $41.58, primarily driven by [a] non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $6.6 billion or $41.11 per share[.]" Additionally, the Company revised its FY 2022 revenue guidance to $2.4 - $2.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA guidance to $240 - $265 million "to reflect dynamics we are currently experiencing in the [D2C] mental health and chronic condition markets." On a conference call with investors and analysts that day to discuss Teladoc's Q1 2022 results, Defendants largely attributed the Company's poor performance, revised FY 2022 guidance, and $6.6 billion non-cash goodwill impairment charge to increased competition in its BetterHelp and chronic care businesses.
On this news, Teladoc's stock price fell $22.48 per share, or 40.15%, to close at $33.51 per share on April 28, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
CONTACT:
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Pomerantz LLP
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MONTREAL, May 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - IdenergyTM, a Montreal-based power electronics company specializing in advanced inverters, will unveil its groundbreaking distributed low-voltage STATCOM voltage stabilizer ("IDE‑STATCOMTM"), at the Distributech trade show, Hall C | Booth: 1015, May 23-25, 2022
Designed to increase the grids' "hosting capacity" for solar PV installations and electric vehicles, Idenergy's application of its proprietary technology is intended to solve major voltage fluctuation issues in areas with high Distributed Energy Resource ("DER") penetration. Made exclusively for and controlled by utilities, the innovative IDE‑STATCOMs controls local voltage by injecting or absorbing reactive power into the grid following a volt-var curve algorithm. They are intended to be installed on the utility pole in parallel with the last distribution transformer serving a neighborhood.
Many electrical utilities, in North America and throughout the world, find themselves unable to cope with unwanted voltage fluctuations, termed "voltage violations", due to DERs. Voltage violations pose a threat to appliances, which are designed to operate with approved voltage limits only.
More information on Idenergy's IDE-STATCOM is available at:
"This is a game-changer for utilities everywhere, as many areas - especially in the U.S.- are reaching the limits of their hosting capacity due to increased amounts of DERs.Our IDE-STATCOM, an inverter-based solution, is the key to lifting this cap and making the grid more resilient while allowing for more green energy capabilities. The market for this type of solution is huge and estimated to represent one billion dollars annually in the U.S. over the next 30 years. We are excited to be at the forefront of this energy revolution."
– Pierre Blanchet, CEO, Idenergy
Distributech Exhibitor page for Idenergy:
https://event.distributech.com/exhibitor/idenergie
Idénergie inc., also known as IdenergyTM, founded in 2011, is the human capital and technology behind next generation power electronics. Its line of next-generation smart inverters will enable massive adoption of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) among homeowners with its hybrid inverter for homes and its IDE‑STATCOM voltage stabilizer for utilities. Idenergie is a private company owned in part by Ohio-based MegaJoule Ventures. It has also received funding and support from Shawinigan, Quebec-based Centre for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and the Quebec Government's Investissement Québec economic development corporation.
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Action Network and Knights of Degen announced a new partnership kicking off this upcoming NFL Season, focused on bridging the gap between sports fans & web3.
The collaboration represents the first partnership between Knights of Degen and a sports media entity and will unlock unique access for the respective sports betting communities, cross-collaboration content, IRL events including an NFL Kick Off event, exclusive contests and more.
Each Knight NFT holder will be provided with a Premium Subscription to Action Network's sports betting content & analytics for free, and the Action community will receive access to new athlete AMAs, contests & educational onboarding to the NFT space. Action Network is joining the Knights of Degen community with the purchase of Knights of Degen NFTs.
"Our partnership with the Knights of Degen will provide their community with direct access to Action's best experts and serve as a bridge between the sports betting and NFT communities,'' said Scott Miller, SVP Commercial for Better Collective-US (Action Network's parent company). "Sports betting is filled with unique one-of-a-kind experiences (just like NFTs) and our entrance into Web3 only furthers our commitment to combining the worlds of sports media and technology."
Knights of Degen is building the premiere, community-led, Web3 sports and entertainment brand. Owning a Knight NFT provides access to a community of passionate sports fans and entrepreneurs, and a new way to experience traditional sports through exclusive contests, betting alpha, sports team ownership (ie. Fan Controlled Football & Wagmi United), athlete AMAs & VIP sports experiences and prizes.
Knights of Degen was founded by a mix of Web3 entrepreneurs & traditional sports personalities - including Tiki Barber, Cynthia Frelund, Jerry Ferrara, Jared Augustine, Drew Austin, Jack Settleman and Blake Jamieson.
"At the core of Knights of Degen, it's about hanging out on Sundays with your friends talking about your action on the game or fantasy scores,'' said former NY Giants Running Back, Tiki Barber. "We think Action Network is the perfect partner to provide great value and service to our community, and we believe KOD is the perfect entrance for traditional sports fans into Web3."
Details on Knights of Degen's full 2022 Fantasy Football offerings can be found here.
About Action Network.
Action Network, a leading source for sports betting news, information, and data, launched in 2018 to serve the sports-betting audience. Each month, through its award-winning app, website, podcasts, social handles, and videos, Action provides tens of millions of fans with credible betting content. In 2021 it was acquired for $240M by Better Collective.
About Better Collective
Better Collective is a global sports betting media group providing platforms that empower and enhance the betting experience for sports fans and iGamers. Aiming to make sports betting more engaging and fun, Better Collective offers a range of editorial content, bookmaker information, data insights, betting tips, iGaming communities and educational tools. Its portfolio of websites include Action Network, Vegasinsider.com, US Bets, SportsHandle.com, Rotogrinders, bettingexpert.com, Futbin.com, and HLTV.org. Better Collective is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (BETCO). More information at bettercollective.com.
About Knights of Degen
Knights of Degen is a Web3 membership community for sports fans building a new way to experience sports fandom in the metaverse, with a passionate community of sports fans, bettors & entrepreneurs. Launching in September, 2021, with a collection of 8,888 NFTs, owning a Knight provides ongoing benefits including access to hang with professional athletes and experts in Discord and at IRL events, exclusive contests across sports and entertainment events for special prizes, and opportunities to participate across our KOD Media Network, Fan Controlled Football team and food and beer brands. More information at knightsofdegen.io.
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2 men die after falling into drainage collection system
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE/Gray News) – Two men died after falling into a drainage collection system at a power plant in Kentucky Tuesday evening.
According to Donna Stinnett with the City of Henderson, crews were on the scene for hours trying to remove the men from the large hole.
Officials said toxic fumes and cramped conditions made the recovery efforts difficult.
WFIE reports crews from several agencies responded with hazmat specialists and rope rescue personnel on standby to get the men free.
Big Rivers Electric Corporation said in a press release that one of the people involved was believed to be an employee while the other was a contract worker.
“Today represents a devastating loss of life for the Big Rivers family, and our hearts and prayers are with the families of both victims tonight,” Big Rivers president and CEO Bob Berry said. “Big Rivers will be working with the proper regulatory authorities, our employees, local responders, and safety officials as the investigation continues.”
It is unclear how they fell into the hole.
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PHOTOS: Webb telescope captures exciting new images of Jupiter and its moons
(CNN) - New images of Jupiter are now available, thanks to some new technology from NASA.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope team unveiled the mission’s first science-quality images featuring Jupiter’s rings, moons and more Tuesday.
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Itasca and Kroger modernize direct store delivery systems to improve in-stock position, accuracy and speed-to-shelf
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Itasca Retail announced today that it is collaborating with The Kroger Co., the nation's largest supermarket operator, to deploy Magic™ DSD, a modernized software system for receiving deliveries. The solution will be implemented in Kroger's nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states in the U.S. This state-of-the-art solution automates several receiving tasks while retaining core functionality that is familiar to store associates.
The new software will focus on products like bread, dairy, beer, and soft drinks, that arrive through direct store delivery (DSD). The items come to the store from suppliers or distributors without having to pass through the retailer's own distribution centers. DSD is a standard industry practice that accounts for roughly one-third of the volume sold in supermarkets nationwide.
"Process simplification and modernization is a priority for Kroger," said Chris Harris, Director, Asset Protection & Safety for Kroger. "Itasca's software will be essential to this journey and will improve daily job functions for our associates."
Excellence in DSD receiving helps retailers better manage a key piece of the supply chain system and simplify day-to-day tasks for associates. By automating tasks like receiving deliveries, store associates are able to focus on creating an exceptional customer experience.
"We like to describe our solution as 'Total DSD Management,'" said Jeff Kennedy, President of Itasca Retail. "It creates a closed-loop process from order creation through receiving, allowing retailers to measure vendor service levels easily. We are proud that Kroger has put its trust in us to deliver the enhanced DSD functionality they require to provide their shoppers with the best possible service levels."
About Itasca Retail:
Itasca Retail is a leading provider of inventory technology that enables grocers to eliminate out-of-stocks and save labor. More than 85,000 workers, at more than 6,000 stores, use the world's first inventory intelligence platform to manage industry and economic changes including consumer shopping habits, labor shortages, and shifting supply-chain trends. Inventory Intelligence levels the playing field for grocers of all sizes. Itasca's customers include Wegmans, Sobeys, PriceChopper, Big Y, Tops Markets, Raley's, Weis Markets, SpartanNash, Cardenas Markets, and Brookshire Brothers. Book an appointment here: https://www.itasca-retail.com/.
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Trump team takes aim at records probe; calls it ‘misguided’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers on Monday dismissed as a “storage dispute” Trump’s retention of top-secret documents at his Florida home, urging a judge to keep in place a directive that temporarily halted key aspects of the Justice Department’s criminal probe.
The Trump team also referred to the documents that were seized as “purported ‘classified records,’” suggesting his lawyers do not concede the Justice Department’s contention that highly sensitive, top-secret information was found by the FBI in its Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago.
The lawyers asserted there is no evidence any of the records were ever disclosed to anyone and said at least some of the records belong to Trump and not to the Justice Department.
“This investigation of the 45th President of the United States is both unprecedented and misguided,” they wrote. “In what at its core is a document storage dispute that has spiraled out of control, the Government wrongfully seeks to criminalize the possession by the 45th President of his own Presidential and personal records.”
The 21-page filing underscores the significant factual and legal disagreements between lawyers for Trump and the U.S. government as the Justice Department looks to move forward with its criminal investigation into the illegal retention of national defense information at Mar-a-Lago and into the potential obstruction of that probe.
The investigation hit a roadblock last week when U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon granted the Trump team’s request for the appointment of an independent arbiter, also known as a special master, to review the seized records and prohibited for now the department from examining the documents for investigative purposes.
The Justice Department has asked the judge to lift that hold and said it would contest her ruling to a federal appeals court. The department said its investigation risked being harmed beyond repair if that order remained in place, noting that confusion about its scope and meaning had already led the intelligence community to pause a separate risk assessment it was doing.
But Trump’s lawyers said in their own motion Monday that Cannon should not permit the FBI to resume its review of classified records.
“In opposing any neutral review of the seized materials, the Government seeks to block a reasonable first step towards restoring order from chaos and increasing public confidence in the integrity of the process,” the lawyers wrote.
In the meantime, both sides on Friday night each proposed different names of candidates who could serve in the role of a special master, though they disagreed on the exact scope of duties the person should have. Cannon has said the yet-to-be-named arbiter would be tasked with reviewing the documents and weeding out from the investigation any that could be covered by claims of either executive privilege or attorney-client privilege.
The Justice Department recommended either Barbara Jones, a retired judge in Manhattan who has served as special master in prior high-profile investigations, or Thomas Griffith, a retired federal appeals court jurist in the District of Columbia who was appointed to the bench by former President George W. Bush. The department said in its proposal that the special master should not have access to classified documents, or be empowered to consider claims of executive privilege,
The Trump team proposed either Raymond Dearie, a retired judge in the federal court based in Brooklyn, or prominent Florida lawyer Paul Huck, Jr. The lawyers said the arbiter should have access to the entire tranche of documents and should be able to evaluate executive privilege claims.
In its filing Monday, the Trump team again voiced a broad view of presidential power, asserting that a president has an “unfettered right of access” to his presidential records and absolute authority to declassify any information without the “approval of bureaucratic components of the executive branch” — though it did not say, as Trump has maintained, that he had actually declassified them.
The Justice Department has said Trump, as former commander-in-chief, had no right to hold onto the presidential documents. And the criminal statutes that the department has used as the basis of its investigation, including one criminalizing the willful retention of national defense information, do not actually require that the records be classified.
In any event, the Justice Department says more than 100 documents with classification markings were found in last month’s search. It has made public a photograph that agents took inside Mar-a-Lago depicting folders of records marked as classified.
The order from Cannon, who was appointed to the federal bench by Trump two years ago, was easily the most consequential of her brief judicial career and has elevated her public profile.
Earlier this month, a Houston woman was arrested on allegations she made threats against Cannon as the judge mulled the special master question. Tiffani Shea Gish left a series of threatening, profanity-laced voicemails for Cannon, according to an FBI affidavit filed in federal court in Texas.
Last week, a judge ordered that Gish be held in jail pending trial. A motions hearing for Gish was scheduled for Tuesday. A federal public defender listed for her did not immediately return a message seeking comment on Monday.
Trump, who often spends time at his various properties, was at his Virginia golf club Monday.
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Annual awards honor seniors whose commitment to well-being empowers others to live healthier lives
FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SilverSneakers®, the nation's leading community fitness program for seniors by Tivity Health® (Nasdaq: TVTY), announced today it is accepting nominations for the 18th annual SilverSneakers Member of the Year Awards. This prestigious national award honors SilverSneakers members who positively impact and inspire others through healthy behaviors, physical activity at home or in the gym, mental enrichment and social engagement.
"The Member of the Year Awards is an annual celebration of our inspiring members and each year, we hear stories about how SilverSneakers has transformed lives, facilitated new and lasting friendships, enabled members to return to activities they enjoy following a health crisis and more," said Richard Ashworth, president and CEO of Tivity Health. "Through the submission of hundreds of nominations, we witness the impact healthy lifestyles and SilverSneakers can deliver on our members' lives. We are honored and motivated by these remarkable stories and proud to spotlight these SilverSneakers members."
Now in its 18th year, the Member of the Year Awards is presented to members who embody the healthy lifestyle that SilverSneakers encourages. One member takes home the top award, and nine additional finalists also are honored. All SilverSneakers participants are eligible to be nominated, whether they engage in person or virtually. This year, the winner will be featured in our 30th-anniversary celebration taking place in September.
Margaret Masters, the winner of the 2021 SilverSneakers Member of the Year Awards, is among those participating in classes virtually for her safety and to take advantage of the expanded offering. At 99 years old, she attends several virtual SilverSneakers classes every week and encourages others at every age and stage of life to enjoy physical activity, social connectedness and to always live life to the fullest.
Member of the Year nominations will be accepted through June 27, 2022, at Silversneakers.com/MOYAward. The top 10 nominees' stories will be shared on the SilverSneakers website where the public will select the national award recipient. Online voting will take place from July 25 to August 1, and the winner will be announced on August 15.
The SilverSneakers program includes a fitness center membership and virtual classes that foster social interaction among members and encourage them to live healthy, active lifestyles. Whether in the gym or the comfort of home, eligible members have access to a network of up to 23,000 fitness locations nationwide including community fitness locations; a network of 6,000 live virtual, instructor-led classes each month; and access to a digital curriculum of over 300 on-demand options.
To check eligibility, visit SilverSneakers.com, and to find more information on the company's 30th Anniversary, visit SilverSneakers30.com.
About SilverSneakers
SilverSneakers®, by Tivity Health®, is the nation's leading community fitness program for Medicare eligible Americans. The program was founded in 1992 and is available to more than 168 million Americans through many Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement carriers, and group retiree plans. For more information, to check eligibility or to enroll in the program or sign up for a SilverSneakers newsletter, go to silversneakers.com.
About Tivity Health
Tivity Health® Inc. (Nasdaq: TVTY) is a leading provider of healthy life-changing solutions, including SilverSneakers®, Prime® Fitness and WholeHealth Living®. We help adults improve their health and support them on life's journey by providing access to in-person and virtual physical activity, social, and mental enrichment programs, as well as a full suite of physical medicine and integrative health services. We continue to enhance the way we direct members along their journey to better health by delivering an insights-driven, personalized, interactive experience. Our suite of services supports health plans nationwide as they seek to reduce costs and improve health outcomes. At Tivity Health, we deliver the resources members need to live healthier, happier, more connected lives. Learn more at www.tivityhealth.com.
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HAIKOU, China, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China Pharma Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: CPHI) ("China Pharma," the "Company" or "We"), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that on June 15, 2022, the Company received a letter from NYSE American LLC ("NYSE American" or the "Exchange") stating that the Company was not in compliance with the continued listing standards as set forth in Section 1003(a)(iii) of the NYSE American Company Guide (the "Company Guide"). In order to maintain its listing, the Company must submit a plan of compliance by July 15, 2022 addressing how it intends to regain compliance with Section 1003(a)(iii) of the Company Guide by December 15, 2023. If the plan is accepted, the Company may be able to continue its listing but will be subject to periodic reviews by the Exchange. If the Company does not submit a plan or if the plan is not accepted, delisting proceedings may commence. If the plan is accepted but the Company is not in compliance with the continued listing standards by December 15, 2023, or if the Company does not make progress consistent with the plan, the Exchange may initiate delisting procedures. The Company's management is pursuing options to address the deficiency and intends to submit a compliance plan on or before the deadline set by the Exchange.
China Pharma's common stock, par value $0.001 per share ("Common Stock") will continue to be listed on the NYSE American while it attempts to regain compliance with the listing standard noted, subject to the Company's compliance with other continued listing requirements. The Common Stock will continue to trade under the symbol "CPHI," but will have an added designation of ".BC" to indicate that the Company is not in compliance with the NYSE American's listing standards. The NYSE American notification does not affect the Company's business operations or its SEC reporting requirements and does not conflict with or cause an event of default under any of the Company's material agreements.
About China Pharma Holdings, Inc.
China Pharma Holdings, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a diversified portfolio of products, focusing on conditions with high incidence and high mortality rates in China, including cardiovascular, CNS, infectious, and digestive diseases. The Company's cost-effective business model is driven by market demand and supported by new GMP-certified product lines covering the major dosage forms. In addition, the Company has a broad and expanding nationwide distribution network across all major cities and provinces in China. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Hainan Helpson Medical & Biotechnology Co., Ltd., is located in Haikou City, Hainan Province. For more information about China Pharma Holdings, Inc., please visit www.chinapharmaholdings.com. The Company routinely posts important information on its website.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements set forth above that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties may include, but are not limited to: the achievability of financial guidance; success of new product development; unanticipated changes in product demand; increased competition; downturns in the Chinese economy; uncompetitive levels of research and development; and other information detailed from time to time in the Company's filings and future filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations, except as required by applicable law or regulation.
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Safe Sleep for Babies Act: New law bans crib bumpers, inclined sleepers for babies
(Arizona’s Family/Gray News) - A new law will soon prohibit the sale of certain types of infant sleep products that have been linked to the death of hundreds of babies in the U.S.
On Monday, President Joe Biden signed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act. It prohibits manufacturers and retailers from making or selling padded crib bumpers and inclined sleepers because of the risk of suffocation, as reported by Arizona’s Family.
“This declares those two products, in particular, a hazardous substance. In other words, they cannot be sold, either new or used, and it doesn’t matter when they were manufactured. They are simply not to be sold anymore,” said Nancy Cowles, executive director of Kids in Danger.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, infants should sleep on their backs in a crib with nothing in the crib.
“It’s a hard enough message to get across to families. Having these unsafe products in the marketplace has made it even harder and led to deaths, and that’s what we’re hoping to stop with this legislation,” Cowles said.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, between 1990 and 2019, there were 113 reported deaths involving crib bumpers, and dozens of infant deaths have been linked to inclined sleeping products. Overall, the Infant sleep products reportedly have been linked to the deaths of more than 200 babies in the U.S.
Sara Thompson lost her 15-week-old baby, Alexander, in 2011 in a now-recalled Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper.
“After years of perseverance and many tears, the Safe Sleep for Babies Act has finally been signed into law,” Thompson shared in a statement. “Hopefully, this will help lower the number of preventable infant deaths.”
The Safe Sleep for Babies Act will go into effect in six months, giving retailers and manufacturers time to comply. Some retailers, including Target and Walmart, have already stopped selling padded crib bumpers.
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With New Leadership, Company Set to Accelerate Technology & Product Excellence and Expand its Offerings
NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Vori Health, an award-winning, nationwide, virtual-first musculoskeletal (MSK) medical practice pioneering a unique care model announced the addition of new product and technology executives to its senior leadership team. These new executives will strengthen and scale Vori Health's product and technology as the company continues to accelerate its mission to deliver an integrated patient experience and improved outcomes through its multidisciplinary approach, clinical excellence, and whole-person care model that goes well beyond other offerings in the MSK sector.
David Berzin joined as Chief Product Officer earlier this year to lead Vori Health's product and data disciplines, building inclusive and impactful digital experiences for patients, providers, and partners. Prior to joining Vori Health, David's vast experience in leading healthcare product and data teams includes serving as CPO at Proper, Product Lead at Mindbloom, and Founding Product Lead at Parsley Health. David previously served as VP of social platforms and data strategy at Viacom, leading the digital experiences and data stacks used across the websites, apps, and broadcast experience of brands including MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Pictures.
John Walsh joins as Chief Technology Officer charged with leading Vori Health's technology strategy and scaling to further support its nationwide expansion. Prior to joining the company, John was CTO at Zipari, a leading healthcare insurance consumer experience platform, as well as CTO at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. John has also served as Chief Architect for Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and HealthNow. John brings significant payor technological experience, digital consumer experience, as well as alternative payment models and predictive analytics expertise. Dedicated to the Quadruple Aim, John is passionate about using technology to improve the patient experience, drive better health outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the clinician experience.
Vori Health is now serving the entire continental United States with its suite of multidisciplinary services, including board-certified physicians trained in MSK/orthopedics, nurse practitioners & physician associates trained in MSK/orthopedics, physical therapists, nurses, registered dieticians, social workers, health coaches, as well as prescription management, imaging management, and full care offerings for non-operative, pre-operative, and post-operative MSK conditions. With plans for further expansion, John & David join Vori Health at a technological and product inflection point, as the company enters more sophisticated, value-based economic arrangements.
"Vori Health is ecstatic to have these outstanding leaders join our team. Their proven track records will further accelerate our novel healthcare experience that takes care to another level," said Co-Founder and CEO, Ryan A. Grant, M.D. "David and John are impressive and will further our mission to fundamentally transform clinical care delivery," said Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Mary O'Connor, MD. "We continue to strengthen our team in order to better serve our growing partners and patients, as well as practice medicine using our novel care delivery model," Dr. Grant added.
"With musculoskeletal pain and injury remaining the top cause of global disability, a rising prevalence, and economic pressures driving growing costs, this is the perfect time for healthcare transformation and innovation," said Dr. O'Connor. Vori Health will continue to scale its full-stack medical offering across the U.S. and will always welcome forward-thinking partners to join forces on its journey to transform care delivery across the nation and beyond.
Vori Health is an all-inclusive medical and health provider practicing a holistic, integrated approach to musculoskeletal care. The organization offers full-service physical medicine and rehabilitation care, physical therapy, prescriptions, imaging & lab ordering, health coaching, nutritional guidance, community support, and premium instructional content. The team consists of carefully selected, board-certified physicians and licensed healthcare providers, and provides health services that are accessible at the click of a button from the comfort, convenience, and privacy of a patient's home. Learn more at www.vorihealth.com.
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PANAMA CITY, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) announces the following events:
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Copa Holdings is a leading Latin American provider of passenger and cargo services. The Company, through its operating subsidiaries, provides service to countries in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. For more information visit www.copa.com.
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LENEXA, Kan., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- City Wide Facility Solutions announced today it has made the 41st annual Inc. 5000 list for the fifth consecutive year. City Wide boasts a 95% three-year revenue growth rate.
"After more than 25 years of leading City Wide, I'm grateful my team and I can continue to celebrate new achievements. These past 12 months have been our biggest — we signed 16 new locations and plan to open at least five more locations by year end. This recognition from Inc. is the icing on the cake for us," said Jeff Oddo, CEO and owner of the Kansas City-based City Wide Facility Solutions. "I am confident in our ability to grow by over $100 million a year and reach our goal of becoming a billion dollar brand by the end of 2026. Being nationally ranked on a list like Inc. 5000 proves we're on the right track."
Due to City Wide's limited number of large, exclusive territories, its selection process is very discerning. In 2021 the company raised its average unit volume to $6.7 million – an increase of $1.2 million over 2020 – while the top quartile enjoyed an average annual revenue of $15.1 million. City Wide is on track to exceed $550 million in systemwide revenue in 2022.
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. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
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. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
"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."
City Wide Facility Solutions, which celebrated its 60th anniversary last year, has consistently evolved and adapted to become "The First Choice" for its clients, employees, franchise owners, independent contractors and vendors. Managing more than 20 services for its clients, City Wide offers one point of contact and provides professional communication and project management through every stage of the experience. This allows for clients to focus on running their business while uplifting smaller, independent and locally owned companies to execute services.
Entrepreneurially-spirited individuals interested in owning a City Wide franchise should have a business-to-business background focused on sales, management and operations experience as well as have a desire to be a part of a mission driven organization that prioritizes giving back to the community and the franchise system. For information on U.S./Canadian franchise opportunities, please visit www.citywidefranchise.com.
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.
About City Wide Facility Solutions
City Wide Facility Solutions is the leading management company in the building maintenance industry, managing janitorial services, commercial cleaning, disinfecting, and more than 20 additional facility solutions for commercial clients. Founded in 1961 in Kansas City, MO, City Wide began franchising in 2001 and has expanded to more than 80 territories in the U.S. and Canada. By working with independent contractors, City Wide can assist its clients with any facility-related service, from floor care and pressure washing to parking lot services and tenant improvement. By simplifying facility matters that are a key focus of building owners, operators, and management companies, City Wide eases the time, stress, and resources typically required to oversee an entire facility. City Wide is proud to do more than just manage facility solutions and services for commercial facilities – it prides itself on being a partner that helps clients save time and solve problems. Its mission is to create a Ripple Effect by positively impacting the people and communities it serves.
For more information about City Wide Facility Solutions or to find a location near you, please visit www.gocitywide.com/. For information about available franchise opportunities, visit www.citywidefranchise.com/.
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Methodology
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
About Inc.
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.
For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
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Kansas unemployment among states bouncing back most from COVID-19 pandemic
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A new report shows Kansas has continued its unemployment recovery momentum and is again in the top 10 states recovering the most from the COVID-19 pandemic.
With about 428,000 jobs gained in the U.S. in April - the same as the previous month - WalletHub.com says it released its updated rankings for States Whose Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Most, and Kansas ranked seventh.
In order to find which states’ unemployment rates are bouncing back the most, WalletHub said it compared all 50 states and Washington, D.C., based on six metrics that compare unemployment rate statistics from the latest month data is available - April 2022 - to key dates in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
The report shows Kansas had a 2.4% unemployment rate in April 2022, which is a -23.7% change from April 2019, a -24.1% change from January 2020, a -80.5% change from April 2020 and a -31.5% change from April 2021.
Kansas’ border states to the north and south seem to be bouncing back just as well. Nebraska ranked second overall with a 1.9% unemployment rate, which is a -33.7% change from April 2019, a -35.7% change from January 2020, a -76.1% change from April 2020 and a -24.6% change from April 2021. Oklahoma ranked 10th with a 2.7% unemployment rate, which is a -8.6% change from April 2019, a -11.2% change from January 2020, a -77.6% change from April 2020 and a -39.7% change from April 2021.
However, the Sunflower State’s neighbors to the east and west have not faired so well. Missouri ranked 26th with a 3.4% unemployment rate which is a change of 13% from April 2019, 3.1% from January 2020, -68.4% from April 2020 and -28.1% from April 2021. Colorado ranked 35th overall with an unemployment rate of 3.6% which is a change of 45% from April 2019, 38.8% from January 2020, -66.8% from April 2020 and -38.8% from April 2021.
WalletHub said the states recovering most are as follows:
- Utah
- Nebraska
- Indiana
- Montana
- Minnesota
- New Hampshire
- Kansas
- South Dakota
- Vermont
- Oklahoma
The report shows states recovering the slowest are as follows:
- Washington, D.C.
- New Mexico
- Delaware
- Hawaii
- Connecticut
- Alaska
- Texas
- Nevada
- Pennsylvania
- Illinois
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Maine-based internet service provider utilizes Tarana's next-generation fixed wireless technology to bring fast, affordable monthly packages to Millinocket
HALLOWELL, Maine, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Outer Reach Broadband, a Maine-based internet service provider, announced today the launch of its internet service to the town of Millinocket, providing a far less expensive alternative to cable companies and the like. Utilizing next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) technology from Tarana, an industry-altering broadband solution provider, Outer Reach is now able to provide over 1,800 Millinocket homes with high-speed, reliable internet service. Monthly internet packages start at just $44.99.
"Joining the Millinocket community is a huge thrill for us," said Tom Kirby, President of Outer Reach Broadband. "It's a truly special town that will benefit from accessible high-speed internet subscriptions in exciting new ways. Our home-grown approach to connecting communities was made for Maine towns just like Millinocket, so we're really looking forward to these new opportunities."
For the project, Outer Reach implemented Tarana's Gigabit 1 (G1) wireless broadband solution to cover six square miles with high-speed internet service. Planning and development for the project kicked off in December 2021 and was entirely completed in June 2022, totaling just six months to deploy a full, Tarana-backed network. Basil Alwan, CEO of Tarana, said, "We are delighted to help Outer Reach close the digital divide in small-town Maine. Now the people of Millinocket have an option for quality internet without long delays or high prices. It is great to see our G1 platform making a difference in deserving communities."
Outer Reach Broadband is a Maine broadband company founded in 2020, on a mission to close Maine's digital divide by providing fast, reliable and affordable internet access. Outer Reach is committed to delivering dependable customer service and cutting edge fixed wireless technology. For more information, visit https://outerreachbroadband.com.
Tarana is on a mission to accelerate the pace of bringing fast and affordable internet access to the world. With a decade of research and $400M+ of investment, they've created an entirely unique next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) technology instantiated in their Gigabit 1 (G1) platform. G1 delivers a game-changing advance in broadband economics using both licensed and unlicensed spectrum, and has been installed by over 120 service providers globally since launching in 2021. Visit www.taranawireless.com to learn more.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Let’s get one thing correct, it is in fact cool to a nerd these days and for all days. That’s why on Tuesday, August 23, and all days, you need to not only find your inner nerd on Find Your Inner Nerd Day but also embrace it with the passion of a thousand suns.
If you got that reference bravo, if not that’s okay we continue on. NationalToday says, “Today is all about staying true to yourself and taking joy in whatever makes you happiest. And when you’re doing the things you love, like, actually LOVE, that’s when your inner nerd is happy.”
So we want to make sure once you’ve found the nerd within you that you can go out and about and embrace it with others that do the same thing. So, we found Yelp’s list of not only the best spots for geek stuff around Dallas:
Geek stuff
- Anime Pop
- Kinokuniya Bookstore – Carrollton
- Red Pegasus Comics – Bishop Arts District
- Game Master
- Madness Games and Comics
- The Multiverse
- Half Price Books – Lake Highlands
- Lega Brand Retail
- Keith’s Comics – Lower Greenville
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Which wireless computer monitor is best?
There are tons of TVs and PC monitors to choose from with wide-ranging features such as high dynamic range playback, high resolutions and high refresh rates. The vast majority of them require a wired connection, usually using an HDMI cable. But there are some situations, such as business conference rooms, that make it inconvenient or impossible to use a cable.
For those cases, consider a reliable, feature-packed wireless monitor. The Samsung M80B is the best since it sports a UHD resolution, integrated streaming services and dependable wireless connectivity.
What to know before you buy a wireless computer monitor
They work better than screencasting
You can use screen mirroring to send a copy of a device’s screen to many modern TVs. This feature works with most smartphones, tablets and laptops. However, it’s not the main purpose of most TVs, and, in many cases, the connectivity implementation is not very good. Wireless screencasting usually results in a highly compressed image that doesn’t look great and lags significantly behind the input device.
Wireless monitors are different. Since they’re intended specifically as wireless PC displays, you can trust that they’re easy to use, maintain a robust connection and don’t lead to tons of artifacts or other visual infidelity issues.
They aren’t great for gaming
While wireless monitors usually have less lag than TVs during screencasting, they still have a lot more input latency than a wired monitor. For that reason, any type of game that requires timing will be all but impossible to play. You could, in theory, still play simple games like board games or educational titles that don’t rely on reflexes.
They are great for business use
If you need to outfit a conference room with a TV that anyone can connect their laptop to with ease, a wireless PC monitor is worth considering. They’re generally engineered for wide compatibility and can maintain a more consistent connection than other wireless display solutions. They also tend to have fewer annoying ads and more easy customization options compared to smart TVs.
What to look for in a quality wireless computer monitor
Size and resolution
There’s a chance a wireless monitor will sit farther away from viewers than a typical monitor. In that case, you might want to get something that normally would be a bit large. For example, a 32-inch monitor is too big for many people’s desks. If you’re sitting four feet from it, though, 32 inches is a fine size.
On the other side of the coin, a high resolution isn’t quite as critical if you’re sitting farther away. Viewing a 1080p display from several feet away, you won’t be able to tell much difference between it and a 720p display.
Built-in streaming services
Many wireless monitors closely tread the line between computer monitor and TV. Some of the best sport an integrated operating system and apps, quite like a smart TV. Also, like a TV, you don’t have to use them. But that kind of technology can greatly improve the functionality and convenience of a display, especially if it’s pulling double duty for work and play.
Integrated voice assistants
While plenty of TVs offer voice control when searching for and playing shows, few of them offer full-fledged voice assistant support. In that sense, wireless monitors often resemble smart monitors, which in some cases are the same thing.
In addition to supporting assistant services such as Bixby and Alexa, some wireless monitors — namely those from Samsung — can even serve as smart home hubs for some smart protocols.
Wireless connectivity protocols
Most wireless displays use Wi-Fi to connect, which ensures enough bandwidth to transmit a nearly uncompressed image. But it’s not the only type of wireless connection. For example, Mac users or owners of Apple-based smart homes will appreciate Apple AirPlay compatibility for screen mirroring and streaming audio.
How much you can expect to spend on a wireless computer monitor
The most affordable ones only cost about $200, although they aren’t very big. You can spend as much as $600 on something with a 4K resolution and a built-in webcam.
Wireless computer monitor FAQ
Do portable monitors make good wireless displays?
A. Only in very specialized situations. Some portable monitors sport wireless connectivity, but it’s rarely more reliable than screencasting to a smart TV. Plus, portable monitors are small by necessity, which negates most of the usefulness of a wireless monitor. Nonetheless, if you need something that looks good and works on the go, a portable computer monitor can be a good choice.
Are wireless computer monitors good for watching movies?
A. For the most part, wireless displays are geared more toward functionality than entertainment. That doesn’t mean they look bad, but they won’t be able to bring out the absolute best in a 4K Blu-ray or anything mastered in HDR. For example, few wired PC monitors offer home cinema-level contrast levels and local dimming, so there definitely aren’t any wireless monitors that do. For casually enjoying streamed shows, though, a wireless monitor can work just fine, especially if it sports integrated streaming apps.
What’s the best wireless computer monitor to buy?
Top wireless computer monitor
What you need to know: It’s large with a high resolution and plenty of useful features.
What you’ll love: Its 4K resolution, dependable connectivity and long-term reliability make it the best high-dollar option. Features like integrated Alexa and Bixby voice control, plus the ability to serve as a SmartThings hub, make it perfect for smart homes. There’s even an integrated webcam, making this one perfect for working from home.
What you should consider: It’s relatively expensive and, in some cases, may have ads on the home screen.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top wireless computer monitor for the money
What you need to know: It’s clearer and better-looking than most of the competition but still doesn’t cost very much.
What you’ll love: At 27 inches, its UHD panel delivers a crisper image than most TVs. It’s treated to resist glare in sunny environments, offers 100-millimeter VESA mounting support and has 3 USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 points for connecting peripherals.
What you should consider: Since it’s not very big, it isn’t ideal for large rooms or viewing by large groups.
Worth checking out
What you need to know: There aren’t many super-affordable, compact monitors like this one, which makes a great secondary display or full-fledged smart TV for a small room.
What you’ll love: If you want one display that supports your laptop and late-night TV viewing habits, this one’s worth a look. In addition to Wi-Fi connections, it’s compatible with Apple AirPlay 2 and has most of the popular streaming services already installed.
What you should consider: The resolution and contrast levels leave a bit to be desired.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Pull out: If you need to outfit a conference room with a TV that anyone can connect their laptop to with ease, a wireless PC monitor is worth considering.
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NINGBO, China, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Risen Energy ("the Company"), a leading solar module manufacturer in China, participated in Intersolar Europe 2022 where its whole suite of latest solar solutions was on full display from May 11 to 13. Among the products showcased at booth A1.260, RSM130-8-430-450M took center stage as the newest member of Risen Energy's TITAN family. The residential photovoltaic (PV) module inherits the state-of-the-art technologies from the TITAN series while featuring exceptional reliability, efficiency, as well as unparalleled power output that can reach up to 450Wp, making it one of the most ideal products for rooftop solar systems.
"Once again, we are very pleased to take this opportunity to showcase our latest PV products as well as a wide range of world-leading solar innovations at the world's largest exhibition of solar energy. Risen Energy's 210mm-based solar module has won worldwide recognition in recent years, which is a strong testament to our users' confidence in Risen Energy's TITAN, NewT@N and Hyper-ion series of PV products ," said Wissin Ye, the Product Manager of Risen Energy.
"Driven by our vision to open up the uncharted possibilities in PV technology, Risen Energy has created this high-end solar module for the TITAN series, designed to bring greener, more efficient and flexible solar solutions to our customers worldwide," Wissin Ye added.
As an upgrade for the TITAN 40-cell high-performance monocrystalline PERC solar modules, RSM130-8-430-450M features a power output range from 430Wp to 450Wp, 10-20Wp higher than other mainstream residential PV products available on the market. It is a multi-busbar solar module manufactured with non-destructive cutting technology, capable of operating at an efficiency of 21.7%, outperforming its peers by 0.4%, increasing solar return on investment for users.
RSM130-8-430-450M is compact and aesthetic, and includes two color options – black and silver for its steel frame. Together with other products of the TITAN series, it is designed to better fulfill the various needs of distributed rooftop solar systems.
About Risen Energy
Risen Energy is a leading, global, Tier1, "AAA" credit-rated manufacturer of high-performance solar photovoltaic products and provider of total business solutions for power generation. The Company, founded in 1986 and publicly listed in 2010, compels value generation for its global customers. Techno-commercial innovation, underpinned by consummate quality and support, encircle Risen Energy total Solar PV business solutions which are among the most powerful and cost-effective in the industry. With a local market presence, and strong financial bankability status, we are committed, and able, to building strategic, mutually beneficial collaborations with our partners, as together we capitalize on the rising value of green energy.
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Ms. Ilievska brings results driven B2B and B2C marketing leadership to Array.
TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Array Marketing ("Array"), the market leader in end-to-end in-store merchandising solutions, today announced it has appointed Katerina Ilievska as its Vice President of Marketing.
Katerina is a proven marketing leader, with B2B and B2C experience across a wide range of sectors. Highly motivated and results driven, Katerina ensures understanding customer needs are her first priority and the basis upon which her strategies and brand campaigns are built. With a proven track record of establishing and overseeing marketing functions, her approach has led to demonstrated success building brands, delivering revenue growth and increasing market share. Katerina will lead Array's global marketing efforts, in addition to overseeing the company's brand position and development.
Katerina looks forward to building on this success in her new role at Array.
"I'm thrilled to be joining an innovative organization like Array," says Katerina. "Our commercial teams already have exceptional relationships with clients and a strong reputation in the industry. I'm looking forward to bolstering Array's value proposition as we continue to expand our creative solutions in the retail market."
"Katerina's breadth of experience provides our leadership team with a fresh and unique perspective," says Steve Kremser, Array's CEO. "With an established record of commercial success, we're confident Katerina will strengthen Array's position in the industry and accelerate our marketing solutions efforts."
About Array
Array is the global leader in in-store merchandising services, solutions and experiences for many of the world's most iconic retailers and brands. For over 40 years, clients of Array have enjoyed an unparalleled experience with Array's creative solutions, global reach, sustainability leadership and exceptional client services. In short, Array creates amazing retail experiences. Array is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and employs more than 1,800 employees with operations in Canada, USA, Mexico, China, Singapore, Poland, UK, France, and Germany.
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