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Electrically driven, alternative-fuels-capable pump supports vehicle electrification
DETROIT, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanadyne, a leading global fuel and air management systems supplier, has developed an electrically driven gasoline direct injection (GDI) fuel pump as part of its approach to fuel delivery system technology based on electrification. Called the "E-Pump Module," it is powered by 24- and 48-volt vehicle architectures and is decoupled from the internal combustion engine drivetrain. This enables the fuel flow and pressure to be electrically controlled to optimize and reduce fuel consumption, as the pump speed is now independent of engine revolutions per minute.
"Moving to an electrically powered GDI pump breaks from the standard design of connecting it to the engine for operation," said Stanadyne Chief Technology Officer Dr. Brad Stroia. "This is an important innovation for hybrid vehicles. Pump operation can be reduced, or even suspended entirely, when the engine has low fuel delivery demand to improve overall vehicle efficiency."
The E-Pump's compact, modular, and scalable design uses a Stanadyne proprietary controller and software. It is scalable for 250- to 500-bar fuel systems and suitable for a wide range of engine applications. The pump is compatible with E10 to E85 and M15 fuels with a top-end fueling capacity of 1000 cc per revolution (up to 100 liters per hour).
When tested on a demonstration vehicle and compared to base 200-250 bar GDI system technology on a 2.0 liter turbo engine:
- Emissions were reduced by an approximately 10 percent.
- Mechanical noise emission was reduced by approximately 9 dB(A).
- Start time was improved by approximately 0.7 seconds.
- A system pressures of up to 400 bar were achieved.
"Stanadyne's new E-Pump enables vehicle electrification by offering lower power absorption, a quieter noise signature, and features such as start-stop and on-demand fueling, providing higher system efficiency by decoupling vehicle accessories from the engine," said Stroia. "Its lower fuel consumption provides environmentally friendly emissions benefits that help reduce pollution."
Stanadyne's Electrified Gas Direct Injection Fuel Pump is the first in a line of electrified products being developed by Stanadyne to enable clean propulsion for electrified applications. It is making its industry debut at the North American International Auto Show (aka Detroit Auto Show) and will be on display at the company's Automobili-D vehicle pod during Industry Days being held September 14-15, 2022.
Stanadyne designs, manufactures, and remanufactures fuel delivery systems and components for gasoline and diesel engines, as well as low-carbon alternative fuels. Founded in 1873, the company specializes in pioneering technology for engines that move our world and remanufactured components that help keep them operating efficiently. The company provides customers with customized design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions from its United States, China, Italy, India, and United Arab Emirates locations in partnership with its global aftermarket service dealers and distributor network. For more information, visit stanadyne.com.
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Citi Open Tournament launches website for fans to donate to UNICEF USA alongside Murray through every round.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Citi Open Chairman Mark D. Ein announced this weekend that his foundation and the tournament will match a pledge made earlier this year by three-time Grand Slam winner, and UNICEF Ambassador, Andy Murray to donate all his 2022 winnings to UNICEF's effort to help children in need in Ukraine. The Citi Open will not only match Murray's prize money in next week's tournament, but also launched a new web site, MatchUkraine.org, to encourage fans in the stadium and all over the world to support efforts in the embattled country by donating with every round he plays.
"We must do everything we can to help the situation in Ukraine," said Murray. "The most devastating aspect of this horrible tragedy is what is happening to children. I encourage everyone to join in and help these kids. Together, the Citi Open and tennis fans everywhere can stand up and make a difference. I know I will give it everything I have on the court to help UNICEF with their mission to help the children of Ukraine."
"Andy Murray's efforts to help children in Ukraine inspired all of us and we want to use our platform in Washington to help him do even more," said Ein. "Andy demonstrated why he is one of the most respected leaders in sports when he selflessly stepped up just after the invasion of Ukraine to help millions of children in need—a need that grows with each passing day. We have all seen the tragic toll on innocent children and their families caught in the crossfire. The Citi Open is proud to join Andy in raising funds to help this important cause, and we invite our fans and tennis fans around the world to do the same."
"Andy Murray is a champion on and off the court," said Michael J. Nyenhuis, CEO and President of UNICEF USA. "The generosity shown by Andy, the Citi Open and tennis fans around the world could not come at a more critical time for children in Ukraine, who are continuing to face unprecedented challenges."
Through this week, Murray's prize money donation is more than $300,000 and he could make another $342,800, which would then be matched by the Mark and Sally Ein Foundation and the Citi Open, if he wins the title at the Citi Open in the Nation's Capital.
UNICEF's emergency response teams and partners are continuing to deliver safe water to families in communities where water systems are barely functioning. They are providing health care, nutrition and education support where services are severely lacking or have shut down entirely. And they are focusing on protecting children from violence, exploitation and abuse in the face of increased threats of gender-based violence and the risk of harm from mines and other explosive remnants of war.
The campaign will be promoted on social media and on site at the Citi Open. Murray's first match at the Citi Open is Monday, August 1 at 4pm ET.
Andy Murray, Three-time Grand Slam Champion & Former World No. 1: Andy Murray holds 46 career titles, including the 2012 US Open title and 2013 and 2016 Wimbledon titles. He was the first player to win two Olympic gold medals and was the first British World No. 1 player. This season he reached the finals in Stuttgart and Sydney. Murray will compete in the Citi Open for the fourth time in 2022, where he was a finalist in 2006 and quarterfinalist in 2018. Off the court, Andy has been a global ambassador to UNICEF since 2016.
About Citi Open: The Citi Open® tournament is Washington DC's premier tennis event benefiting the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF), the tournament's non-profit owner and beneficiary. The tournament was founded in 1969 by Donald Dell, John Harris and Arthur Ashe in its current location in Rock Creek Park with a vision of making pro tennis accessible for all athletes and fans in the Washington community. Beginning in 2019, venture capitalist and entrepreneur Mark Ein's organization, MDE Tennis, began managing and operating the tournament under an agreement with WTEF. The organization provides underserved children in the D.C. area with a safe environment to learn critical life skills both on and off the courts through academic and athletic enrichment. The Citi Open tennis tournament is one of only five combined tour events in the country, featuring player fields from both the ATP and WTA. The tournament is also one of 13 elite ATP World Tour 500-level events worldwide and the only one held in the United States. Washington is one of the five largest tennis events in the United States, and after 50 years, it is also the longest-running professional tennis event at the same site in the United States.
About MDE Tennis: MDE Tennis, which is part of MDE Sports & Entertainment, oversees operations for Citi Open and the Washington Kastles. Mark D. Ein is the CEO of MDE Sports & Entertainment and MDE Tennis. Ein is an investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, who has created, acquired, invested in and built a series of growth companies across a diverse set of industries over the course of his 30-year career.
During this time, Ein has been involved in the founding or early stages of six companies that have been worth over one billion dollars and has led over $3.0 billion of private equity, venture capital, and public company investments. Ein is the Founder and CEO of Capitol Investment Corporation, Venturehouse Group, LLC and Leland Investment Co.
Ein is deeply dedicated to supporting his Washington area community with active leadership roles on many community, charitable and cultural organizations including currently serving on the boards of the DC Public Education Fund (Chairman), DC College Access Program (DC-CAP), and DC Policy Center (Co-Founder). He formerly served on the Board of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) from 2012-2018 (serving as a Vice President of the Board from 2016-2018). Ein has been a member of the World Economic Forum since 2016, and the Gridiron Club, the oldest and one of the most prestigious journalistic organizations in Washington, D.C.
A native of the Washington, D.C., area and a ball boy in his youth at the city's summer pro tennis tournament that became the Citi Open, Ein is also the Founder and Owner of the Washington Kastles, the most successful team in World TeamTennis history. The Kastles have won the league championship six of its 12 years since its founding and holds the record for the longest winning streak in U.S. pro team sports history winning 34 straight matches from 2011 through 2013. In September 2009, Washington D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty presented Ein with the Key to the City, highlighting his Washington Kastles success on the court and, "for their commitment to the District's communities and our youth."
In September 2018, Ein founded the Washington Justice esports franchise in the Overwatch League, bringing the premier global esports league to the greater Washington, D.C. region. Also, in 2018, Ein acquired the Washington City Paper, the renowned weekly paper serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area since 1981. In 2019, Ein took over management and operation of Citi Open in Washington, D.C., one of only five U.S. professional tennis tournaments that include both men's and women's fields.
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CINCINNATI, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inequality, misinformation and holding the powerful accountable are common themes in the journalism produced by the finalists for the 69th Scripps Howard Awards. This year, viewers will get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the work of journalists whose relentless reporting exposed previously undisclosed or misunderstood information.
The Scripps Howard Awards judges – a panel of veteran journalists and media leaders – selected the 2021 finalists from more than 800 entries across 15 categories, with a focus on high-impact journalism.
The Scripps Howard Foundation will present $170,000 in prize money to the winning news organizations and journalists. The winners will be announced June 12 during a special program airing at 8 p.m. ET on Newsy, the national news network owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).
This year's show will highlight the year's most compelling stories.
"The Scripps Howard Awards showcase incredible, life-changing journalism," said Liz Carter, president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Foundation. "This year's show will take the American public behind the scenes with some of our nation's most dedicated journalists and up close with the people impacted by their work. It will be a night to remember."
The 2021 finalists are:
Excellence in Coverage of Breaking News
Houston Chronicle – "Astroworld"
NBC News – Richard Engel's Reporting on the "Taliban's Takeover of Afghanistan"
The Tennessean – "The Floods of Waverly"
Excellence in Broadcast Local Coverage, honoring Jack R. Howard
KNTV-NBC Bay Area (San Jose) – "The Moms of Magnolia Street"
KUSA-TV and KARE-TV – "Prone"
WTVF-NewsChannel 5 (Nashville) – "Gideon's Army"
Excellence in Broadcast National/International Coverage, honoring Jack R. Howard
48 Hours/CBS News – "What Happened to the Perfect Child?"
ABC News – "Blindsided/Out of Bounds"
CBS News – "Behind the Badge"
Excellence in Business/Financial Reporting
FRONTLINE (PBS) and The New York Times – "Boeing's Fatal Flaw"
The California Newsroom, KRCB and KQED – "Bankrupt"
ProPublica – "The Secret IRS Files"
Excellence in Environmental Reporting, honoring Edward W. "Ted" Scripps II
Los Angeles Times – "Extreme Heat's Deadly Toll"
ProPublica, The Texas Tribune and Mountain State Spotlight – "Sacrifice Zones: Mapping Cancer-Causing Industrial Air Pollution"
The Coloradoan, The Arizona Republic, The Desert Sun and The Spectrum – "Draining the Forests"
Distinguished Service to the First Amendment, honoring Edward Willis Scripps
KQED and NPR – "On Our Watch"
Miami Herald and ProPublica – "Birth & Betrayal"
The Arizona Republic – "Democracy in Doubt"
Excellence in Human Interest Storytelling, honoring Ernie Pyle
Los Angeles Times – "Disease, Inequity and Resilience in South L.A."
The Boston Globe – "Under the Wheel"
The Wall Street Journal – "Abandoned at Sea"
Excellence in Innovation, honoring Roy W. Howard
The Markup – "Citizen Browser"
The Palm Beach Post and ProPublica – "Black Snow: Big Sugar's Burning Problem"
The Outlaw Ocean Project – "The Outlaw Ocean Music Project"
Excellence in Local/Regional Investigative Reporting
Miami Herald – "House of Cards"
Nashville Public Radio's WPLN News and ProPublica – "Black Children Were Jailed for a Crime That Doesn't Exist. Almost Nothing Happened to the Adults in Charge"
The Arizona Republic – "Democracy in Doubt"
Excellence in National/International Investigative Reporting, the Ursula and Gilbert Farfel Prize
ICIJ, The Washington Post and media partners – "Pandora Papers"
The Wall Street Journal – "The Facebook Files"
The New York Times – "Airstrikes Gone Wrong"
Excellence in Multimedia Journalism
Bloomberg News – "The Vaccine Rollout"
Frontline (PBS) – "Un(re)solved"
The New York Times – "Inside the Capitol Riot"
Excellence in Opinion Writing
Detroit Free Press – Opinion Writing by Nancy Kaffer
San Francisco Chronicle – City Hall Columnist Heather Knight
The Boston Globe – Columnist Jeneé Osterheldt
Excellence in Radio/Podcast Coverage, honoring Jack R. Howard
Latino USA – "Mississippi River"
NBC News – "Southlake"
The Washington Post – "Four Hours of Insurrection"
Excellence in Visual Journalism
STAT – "DISTANCED: Pandemic Stories of Black Life in the Rural South"
Los Angeles Times – "Sorrow and Defiance: Under Taliban Rule, Afghan Women Navigate a Landscape of Loss"
The Associated Press – "The Cost of War"
Teacher of the Year
Dr. Nicole Kraft – The Ohio State University School of Communication
Dr. Nicole Smith Dahmen – University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication
Administrator of the Year
David Boardman – Temple University Klein College of Media and Communication
You can watch the Scripps Howard Awards on Newsy free through a digital antenna, streaming devices, video platforms, smart televisions and mobile. For information on where to watch Newsy over-the-air in your city, visit Newsy's website.
About the Scripps Howard Foundation The Scripps Howard Foundation supports philanthropic causes important to The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) and the communities it serves, with a special emphasis on journalism education, excellence in journalism and childhood literacy. At the crossroads of the classroom and the newsroom, the Foundation is a leader in supporting journalism through scholarships, internships, minority recruitment and development and First Amendment causes. The Scripps Howard Awards stand as one of the industry's top honors for outstanding journalism, and the Foundation's annual "If You Give a Child a Book …" childhood literacy campaign has distributed more than 500,000 new books to children in need across the nation since 2017. In support of its mission to create a better-informed world, the Foundation also partners with Scripps brands to create awareness of local issues and support impactful organizations to drive solutions that help build thriving communities.
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FIRST QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS
VANCOUVER, BC, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - "Wheaton once again had a solid start to the year, generating over $210 million in operating cash flow and continuing to return value to our shareholders through our competitive dividend," said Randy Smallwood, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wheaton Precious Metals. "In the first three months of 2022, we added two new streams and increased our interest in a pre-existing stream. In addition, we took a significant step in strengthening our environmental, social and governance strategy by formalizing our climate change policy, including setting a goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The year is off to a good start, and I look forward to advancing on all of our initiatives throughout the year in order to continue building a strong, sustainable business, that delivers value and growth to all of our stakeholders."
First Quarter 2022 Highlights:
- Over $305 million in revenue and $210 million in operating cash flow during the quarter, resulting in a net cash balance of $376 million as at March 31, 2022.
- $158 million in adjusted net earnings1 during the first quarter of 2022.
- Announced a new precious metal purchase agreement ("PMPA") on Adventus Mining Corporation's Curipamba Project in respect of gold and silver production.
- Announced PMPA on Sabina Gold & Silver Corp.'s Goose Project in respect of gold production.
- Amended the PMPA on Aris Gold Corp.'s Marmato Mine, increasing the gold stream in exchange for additional upfront consideration.
- Adopted a climate change policy and commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Declared quarterly dividend1 of $0.15 per common share, an increase of 7% relative to the comparable period in 2021.
Operational Overview
Financial Review
Revenues
Revenue was $307 million in the first quarter of 2022 representing a 5% decrease from the first quarter of 2021 due primarily to a 4% decrease in the number of GEOs² sold.
Cash Costs and Margin
Average cash costs¹ in the first quarter of 2022 were $421 per GEO² as compared to $457 in the first quarter of 2021. This resulted in a cash operating margin¹ of $1,429 per GEO² sold, virtually unchanged as compared with the first quarter of 2021.
Balance Sheet (at March 31, 2022)
- Approximately $376 million of cash on hand.
- The Company's $2 billion revolving term loan (the "Revolving Facility") remains fully undrawn.
- The Company is well positioned to fund all outstanding commitments as well as providing flexibility to acquire additional accretive mineral stream interests.
First Quarter Asset Highlights
Salobo: In the first quarter of 2022, Salobo produced 44,900 ounces of attributable gold, a decrease of approximately 4% relative to the first quarter of 2021. According to Vale S.A. ("Vale"), during the quarter, Salobo operations were impacted by both planned and corrective maintenance in the mill liners. In addition, above average seasonal rain level in the region during the fourth quarter of 2021 impacted mine plans in the first quarter of 2022; however, Vale does not anticipate any impact to the overall 2022 production.
As per Vale's First Quarter 2022 Performance Report, on January 6, 2022, heavy rainfall in the region of the Salobo III mine expansion caused a landslide that damaged part of a conveyor belt and blocked access to the project site. Vale reports that remediation work on the conveyor is ongoing and is expected to be completed in May. Furthermore, Vale does not foresee the impacts of this event modifying the project delivery date beyond the fourth quarter of 2022. Vale reports that physical completion of the Salobo III mine expansion was 90% at the end of the first quarter.
Antamina: In the first quarter of 2022, Antamina produced 1.3 million ounces of attributable silver, a decrease of approximately 20% relative to the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to lower grades as per the mine plan.
Constancia: In the first quarter of 2022, Constancia produced 0.5 million ounces of attributable silver and 6,300 ounces of attributable gold, an increase of approximately 25% and 157%, respectively, relative to the first quarter of 2021. Silver production increased primarily due to higher throughput and grades. The increase in gold production was primarily due to higher grades resulting from the commencement of ore production from the Pampacancha satellite deposit and the increase in fixed recoveries from 55% to 70%.
Sudbury: In the first quarter of 2022, Vale's Sudbury mines produced 6,400 ounces of attributable gold, a decrease of approximately 9% relative to the first quarter of 2021 primarily due to lower throughput as a result of the temporary closure of the Totten mine. As per Vale, on September 26, 2021, a large piece of equipment, called a bucket scoop, blocked and damaged the mine shaft resulting in its temporary closure. Vale has reported that production at the Totten mine, which accounts for approximately 15% to 20% of the Company's attributable gold production from Sudbury, resumed in the first quarter of 2022 and that operations at the Sudbury mines are expected to normalize in the second quarter of 2022.
Stillwater: In the first quarter of 2022, the Stillwater mines produced 2,500 ounces of attributable gold and 4,500 ounces of attributable palladium, a decrease of approximately 18% for gold and 22% for palladium relative to the first quarter of 2021. The decrease was due to lower throughput and grades, partially offset by higher recoveries.
San Dimas: In the first quarter of 2022, San Dimas produced 10,500 ounces of attributable gold, virtually unchanged relative to the first quarter of 2021. First Majestic Silver Corp. ("First Majestic") reports that production in the first quarter of 2022 was impacted due to high absenteeism in the months of January and February caused by an increase in COVID-19 infections within the Tayoltita community.
Other Gold: In the first quarter of 2022, total Other Gold attributable production was 8,500 ounces, a decrease of approximately 4% relative to the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to the mining of lower grade material at 777, which is scheduled to close in June 2022.
Other Silver: In the first quarter of 2022, total Other Silver attributable production was 2.2 million ounces, a decrease of approximately 14% relative to the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to lower grades at Aljustrel and the placement of Stratoni into care and maintenance.
Voisey's Bay: In the first quarter of 2022, the Voisey's Bay mine produced 234 thousand pounds of attributable cobalt, a decrease of approximately 80% relative to the first quarter of 2021. The apparent significant decrease relative to the first quarter of 2021 was primarily attributed to Wheaton being contractually entitled to any cobalt processed at the Long Harbour Processing Plant as of January 1, 2021, resulting in reported production in the first quarter of 2021 including some material produced at the Voisey's Bay Mine from prior periods. As per Vale's First Quarter 2022 Performance Report, physical completion of the Voisey's Bay underground mine extension was 70% at the end of the first quarter.
Produced But Not Yet Delivered3 and Inventory
As at March 31, 2022, payable ounces and pounds attributable to the Company produced but not yet delivered amounted to:
- 82,400 payable gold ounces, a decrease of 2,600 ounces during Q1 2022, primarily due to decreases at the Constancia and 777 mines partially offset by an increase at the Sudbury mines.
- 3.9 million payable silver ounces, a decrease of 0.3 million ounces during Q1 2022.
- 5,500 payable palladium ounces, virtually unchanged during Q1 2022.
- 550 thousand payable cobalt pounds, virtually unchanged during Q1 2022.
As of March 31, 2022, approximately 410 thousand pounds of cobalt were held in inventory by Wheaton, a decrease of 247 pounds during Q1 2022.
Detailed mine-by-mine production and sales figures can be found in the Appendix to this press release and in Wheaton's consolidated MD&A in the 'Results of Operations and Operational Review' section.
Corporate Development
Curipamba PMPA: On January 17, 2022, the Company entered into a PMPA with Adventus Mining Corporation ("Adventus") in respect of the Curipamba Project ("Curipamba") located in Ecuador. Under the Curipamba PMPA, Wheaton will purchase 50% of the payable gold production until 145,000 ounces have been delivered, thereafter dropping to 33% of payable gold production for the life of the mine and 75% of the payable silver production until 4.6 million ounces have been delivered, thereafter dropping to 50% for the life of mine. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is committed to pay Adventus total upfront cash consideration of $175.5 million, $13 million of which is available pre-construction and $500,000 of which will be paid to support certain local community development initiatives around Curipamba. The remainder will be payable in four staged installments during construction, subject to various customary conditions being satisfied. In addition, Wheaton will make ongoing production payments for the gold and silver ounces delivered equal to 18% of the spot prices until the value of gold and silver delivered, net of the production payment, is equal to the upfront consideration of $175.5 million, at which point the production payment will increase to 22% of the spot prices.
Marathon PMPA: On January 26, 2022, the Company entered into the previously announced PMPA with Generation Mining Limited ("Gen Mining") in respect of the Marathon Project located in Ontario, Canada. Under the Marathon PMPA, Wheaton will purchase 100% of the payable gold production until 150,000 ounces have been delivered, thereafter dropping to 67% of payable gold production for the life of the mine and 22% of the payable platinum production until 120,000 ounces have been delivered, thereafter dropping to 15% for the life of mine. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company has committed to pay Gen Mining total upfront cash consideration of C$240 million, C$40 million of which will be paid prior to construction and to be used for the development of the Marathon Project, with the remainder payable in four staged installments during construction, subject to various customary conditions being satisfied and pre-determined completion tests. Of this amount, $16 million (C$20 million) was paid on March 31, 2022. In addition, Wheaton will make ongoing production payments for the gold and platinum ounces delivered equal to 18% of the spot prices until the value of gold and platinum delivered, net of the production payment, is equal to the upfront consideration of C$240 million, at which point the production payment will increase to 22% of the spot prices.
Goose PMPA: On February 8, 2022, the Company announced that it had entered into a PMPA with Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. ("Sabina") in respect of the Goose Project, part of Sabina's Back River Gold District located in Nunavut, Canada. Under the Goose PMPA, Wheaton will purchase 4.15% of the payable gold production until 130,000 ounces have been delivered, thereafter dropping to 2.15% until 200,000 ounces have been delivered, thereafter dropping to 1.5% of the payable gold production. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company has committed to pay Sabina an upfront payment of $125 million in four equal installments during construction of the Goose Project, subject to customary conditions. In addition, Wheaton will make ongoing production payments for the gold ounces delivered equal to 18% of the spot gold price until the value of gold, net of the production payment is equal to the upfront consideration of $125 million, at which point the production payment will increase to 22% of the spot gold price.
Amendment to the Marmato PMPA: On March 21, 2022, the Company amended its PMPA with Aris Gold Corporation ("Aris Gold") in respect of the Marmato mines. Under the amended terms, Wheaton will purchase 10.5% of the gold production and 100% of the silver production from the Marmato Upper and Lower mines until 310,000 ounces of gold and 2.15 million ounces of silver have been delivered, after which the stream drops to 5.25% of the gold production and 50% of the silver production for the life of mine. This increases the gold stream from the original Marmato PMPA under which Wheaton was entitled to purchase 6.5% of the gold production until 190,000 ounces were delivered, after which the stream was to drop to 3.25% of the gold production. The silver stream is unchanged. Under the terms of the amended Marmato PMPA, the Company is committed to pay Aris Gold total upfront cash payments of $175 million ($65 million relating to the increase in the gold stream). Of this amount, $53 million ($15 million relating to the increase in the gold stream) has been paid and the remaining amount is payable during the construction of the Marmato Lower Mine, subject to customary conditions.
Sustainability
Climate Change Commitments: On February 9, 2022, Wheaton announced the adoption of a Climate Change and Environmental Policy and commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2050[4]. As part of this policy, Wheaton plans to establish targets across both Scope 2 and Scope 3 attributable emissions to support a 1.5° C trajectory. The Company has also committed an initial $4M to support our mining partners' efforts to move to renewable energy sources and reduce emissions at the mines in which we have an interest.
San Dimas Receives Recognition for Sustainability Efforts: The Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI) and the Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility (AliaRSE) has awarded First Majestic Silver Corp.'s ("First Majestic") San Dimas mining unit the Socially Responsible Business Distinction for 2022 (Distintivo Empressa Socialmente Responsible 2022). This distinction from within the Mexican community recognizes excellence in environmental and social responsibility and ethical management.
Partner Community Investment Program: Wheaton continues to support a wide range of programs with mining partners including Vale, Glencore, Hudbay and First Majestic Silver, focused on education, health, entrepreneurial support, and community engagement opportunities in the communities near the mines from which Wheaton receives precious metals. In the first quarter of 2022, all Partner Community Investment programs continued to operate as planned such as the continued enrollment of existing schoolteachers and administrators into the Enseña Peru training program, aimed at improving the academic performance for students living close to the Antamina mine. During the quarter, the Wheaton team focused on engaging with partners on identifying and selecting programs and initiatives to be supported by Wheaton for 2022 and beyond.
About Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. and Outlook
Wheaton is the world's premier precious metals streaming company with the highest-quality portfolio of long-life, low-cost assets. Its business model offers investors commodity price leverage and exploration upside but with a much lower risk profile than a traditional mining company. Wheaton delivers amongst the highest cash operating margins in the mining industry, allowing it to pay a competitive dividend and continue to grow through accretive acquisitions. As a result, Wheaton has consistently outperformed gold and silver, as well as other mining investments. Wheaton is committed to strong ESG practices and giving back to the communities where Wheaton and its mining partners operate. Wheaton creates sustainable value through streaming for all of its stakeholders.
Wheaton's estimated attributable production in 2022 is forecast to be 350,000 to 380,000 ounces of gold, 23.0 to 25.0 million ounces of silver, and 44,000 to 48,000 GEOs2 of other metals, resulting in production of approximately 700,000 to 760,000 GEOs2, unchanged from previous guidance. For the five-year period ending in 2026, the Company estimates that average production will amount to 850,000 GEOs2, while for the ten-year period ending in 2031, the Company estimates that average annual production will amount to 910,000 GEOs2, also unchanged from previous guidance.
Webcast and Conference Call Details
A conference call and webcast will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022 starting at 8:00am PT / 11:00 am ET to discuss these results. To participate in the live call please use one of the following methods:
Dial toll free from Canada or the US: 1-888-664-6383
Dial from outside Canada or the US: 1-416-764-8650
Pass code: 78834538
Live webcast: Webcast URL
Participants should dial in five to ten minutes before the call.
The accompanying slideshow will also be available in PDF format on the 'Presentations' page of the Wheaton Precious Metals website before the conference call.
The conference call will be recorded and available until May 13, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET. The webcast will be available for one year. You can listen to an archive of the call by one of the following methods:
Dial toll free from Canada or the US: 1-888-390-0541
Dial from outside Canada or the US: 1-416-764-8677
Pass code: 834538 #
Archived webcast: Webcast URL
This earnings release should be read in conjunction with Wheaton Precious Metals' MD&A and Financial Statements, which are available on the Company's website at www.wheatonpm.com and have been posted on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Mr. Wes Carson, P.Eng., Vice President, Mining Operations is a "qualified person" as such term is defined under National Instrument 43-101, and have reviewed and approved the technical information disclosed in this news release.
Wheaton Precious Metals believes that there are no significant differences between its corporate governance practices and those required to be followed by United States domestic issuers under the NYSE listing standards. This confirmation is located on the Wheaton Precious Metals website.
In accordance with Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp.'s ("Wheaton Precious Metals", "Wheaton" or the "Company") MD&A and financial statements, reference to the Company and Wheaton includes the Company's wholly owned subsidiaries.
End Notes
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Condensed Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Summary of Units Produced
Summary of Units Sold
Results of Operations
The operating results of the Company's reportable operating segments are summarized in the tables and commentary below.
On a gold equivalent and silver equivalent basis, results for the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2022 were as follows:
On a gold equivalent and silver equivalent basis, results for the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2021 were as follows:
Non-IFRS Measures
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation concerning the business, operations and financial performance of Wheaton and, in some instances, the business, mining operations and performance of Wheaton's PMPA counterparties. Forward-looking statements, which are all statements other than statements of historical fact, include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the future price of commodities, the estimation of future production from Mining Operations (including in the estimation of production, mill throughput, grades, recoveries and exploration potential), the estimation of mineral reserves and mineral resources (including the estimation of reserve conversion rates) and the realization of such estimations, the commencement, timing and achievement of construction, expansion or improvement projects by Wheaton's PMPA counterparties at mineral stream interests owned by Wheaton (the "Mining Operations"), the payment of upfront cash consideration to counterparties under PMPAs, the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with PMPAs and royalty arrangements and the receipt by the Company of precious metals and cobalt production in respect of the applicable Mining Operations under PMPAs or other payments under royalty arrangements, the ability of Wheaton's PMPA counterparties to comply with the terms of a PMPA (including as a result of the business, mining operations and performance of Wheaton's PMPA counterparties) and the potential impacts of such on Wheaton, future payments by the Company in accordance with PMPAs, the costs of future production, the estimation of produced but not yet delivered ounces, the impact of epidemics (including the COVID-19 virus pandemic), including the potential heightening of other risks, future sales of common shares under the ATM program, continued listing of the Company's common shares, any statements as to future dividends, the ability to fund outstanding commitments and the ability to continue to acquire accretive PMPAs, including any acceleration of payments, projected increases to Wheaton's production and cash flow profile, projected changes to Wheaton's production mix, the ability of Wheaton's PMPA counterparties to comply with the terms of any other obligations under agreements with the Company, the ability to sell precious metals and cobalt production, confidence in the Company's business structure, the Company's assessment of taxes payable and the impact of the CRA Settlement for years subsequent to 2010, possible domestic audits for taxation years subsequent to 2016 and international audits, the Company's assessment of the impact of any tax reassessments, the Company's intention to file future tax returns in a manner consistent with the CRA Settlement, the Company's climate change and environmental commitments, and assessments of the impact and resolution of various legal and tax matters, including but not limited to audits. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "projects", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", "potential", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Wheaton to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with the terms of the Company's PMPAs or royalty arrangements, risks associated with fluctuations in the price of commodities (including Wheaton's ability to sell its precious metals or cobalt production at acceptable prices or at all), risks of significant impacts on Wheaton or the Mining Operations as a result of an epidemic (including the COVID-19 virus pandemic), risks related to the Mining Operations (including fluctuations in the price of the primary or other commodities mined at such operations, regulatory, political and other risks of the jurisdictions in which the Mining Operations are located, actual results of mining, risks associated with the exploration, development, operating, expansion and improvement of the Mining Operations, environmental and economic risks of the Mining Operations, and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined), the absence of control over the Mining Operations and having to rely on the accuracy of the public disclosure and other information Wheaton receives from the Mining Operations, uncertainty in the estimation of production from Mining Operations, uncertainty in the accuracy of mineral reserve and mineral resource estimation, the ability of each party to satisfy their obligations in accordance with the terms of the PMPAs, the estimation of future production from Mining Operations, Wheaton's interpretation of, compliance with or application of, tax laws and regulations or accounting policies and rules being found to be incorrect, any challenge or reassessment by the CRA of the Company's tax filings being successful and the potential negative impact to the Company's previous and future tax filings, assessing the impact of the CRA Settlement for years subsequent to 2010 (including whether there will be any material change in the Company's facts or change in law or jurisprudence), potential implementation of a 15% global minimum tax, counterparty credit and liquidity, mine operator concentration, indebtedness and guarantees, hedging, competition, claims and legal proceedings against Wheaton or the Mining Operations, security over underlying assets, governmental regulations, international operations of Wheaton and the Mining Operations, exploration, development, operations, expansions and improvements at the Mining Operations, environmental regulations, climate change, Wheaton and the Mining Operations ability to obtain and maintain necessary licenses, permits, approvals and rulings, Wheaton and the Mining Operations ability to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permitting requirements, lack of suitable supplies, infrastructure and employees to support the Mining Operations, inability to replace and expand mineral reserves, including anticipated timing of the commencement of production by certain Mining Operations (including increases in production, estimated grades and recoveries), uncertainties of title and indigenous rights with respect to the Mining Operations, environmental, social and governance matters, Wheaton and the Mining Operations ability to obtain adequate financing, the Mining Operations ability to complete permitting, construction, development and expansion, global financial conditions, Wheaton's acquisition strategy and other risks discussed in the section entitled "Description of the Business – Risk Factors" in Wheaton's Annual Information Form available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, Wheaton's Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 and Form 6-K filed March 31, 2022 both on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR (the "Disclosure"). Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management currently believes to be reasonable, including (without limitation): that there will be no material adverse change in the market price of commodities, that the Mining Operations will continue to operate and the mining projects will be completed in accordance with public statements and achieve their stated production estimates, that the mineral reserves and mineral resource estimates from Mining Operations (including reserve conversion rates) are accurate, that each party will satisfy their obligations in accordance with the PMPAs, that Wheaton will continue to be able to fund or obtain funding for outstanding commitments, that Wheaton will be able to source and obtain accretive PMPAs, that neither Wheaton nor the Mining Operations will suffer significant impacts as a result of an epidemic (including the COVID-19 virus pandemic), that any outbreak or threat of an outbreak of a virus or other contagions or epidemic disease will be adequately responded to locally, nationally, regionally and internationally, without such response requiring any prolonged closure of the Mining Operations or having other material adverse effects on the Company and counterparties to its PMPAs, that the trading of the Company's common shares will not be adversely affected by the differences in liquidity, settlement and clearing systems as a result of multiple listings of the Common Shares on the LSE, the TSX and the NYSE, that the trading of the Company's common shares will not be suspended, and that the net proceeds of sales of common shares, if any, will be used as anticipated, that expectations regarding the resolution of legal and tax matters will be achieved (including ongoing CRA audits involving the Company), that Wheaton has properly considered the interpretation and application of Canadian tax law to its structure and operations, that Wheaton has filed its tax returns and paid applicable taxes in compliance with Canadian tax law, that Wheaton's application of the CRA Settlement for years subsequent to 2010 is accurate (including the Company's assessment that there will be no material change in the Company's facts or change in law or jurisprudence for years subsequent to 2010), and such other assumptions and factors as set out in the Disclosure. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and even if events or results described in the forward-looking statements are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Wheaton. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and are cautioned that actual outcomes may vary. The forward-looking statements included herein are for the purpose of providing readers with information to assist them in understanding Wheaton's expected financial and operational performance and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Any forward looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, reflects Wheaton's management's current beliefs based on current information and will not be updated except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Although Wheaton has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those contained in forward‑looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results, level of activity, performance or achievements not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
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Melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier’ could raise sea levels by several feet, study says
(CNN) – Scientists said concern over Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier is amplifying.
The Thwaites Glacier is one of the widest on Earth, and it is larger than the state of Florida.
It’s nicknamed “Doomsday Glacier” because it continues to melt underwater as the planet warms, and it has a high risk of collapse.
If that happens, it could raise the global sea level by several feet, which could lead to widespread destruction of the coastlines.
In a study published Monday in the journal Nature Geoscience, scientists mapped the glacier’s historical retreat, hoping to predict what it might do in the future.
They found that at some point in the past two centuries, the base of the glacier retreated at twice the rate that scientists have observed in the past decade or so.
Scientists said swift disintegration suggests the Thwaites Glacier has the capability to undergo a retreat at a much faster pace than they had thought.
They believe a seabed ridge is what has been helping to recently keep it in check.
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Year-over-year growth propels LRS success, talent acquisition and footprint expansion across the greater Midwest and South-Central United States
CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LRS, among the nation's leading independent waste diversion, recycling and portable services providers, today announced it recently ranked for the third time on the prestigious Crain's Fast 50, and was named a repeat winner of the 2022 Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For award.
The commendations recognize LRS' exponential revenue growth and ability to attract top talent into career opportunities across the Midwest and South-Central United States.
The esteemed Crain's Fast 50 annual ranking recognizes the region's top-performing companies based on year-over-year revenue growth for the preceding five years. LRS, once again the only waste diversion, recycling and portable restroom company to make the list, qualified with a 28.5 percent average run-rate revenue from 2016 to 2021, verified by Crain's.
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® program identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. Organizations are assessed on employee communication, work-life balance, education, diversity, recognition and retention.
LRS Vice President of Human Resources Janet Haas said her team was excited for the recognition, adding: "Awards like this highlight the explosive growth LRS has experienced while attracting and retaining a diverse workforce comprised of top talent, from our drivers to fleet mechanics, post-collections and corporate support teams."
LRS President and Chief Executive Officer Alan T. Handley said the timing couldn't be better as the company readies for its ten-year anniversary: "We thank Crain's and Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies for the honors, which validate our progress, success and growth trajectory, and cement our standing as one of the sustainability industry's best places to work."
As a 2022 winner of Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, LRS has the opportunity to apply for the national Best and Brightest Companies to Work For and winners will be announced this fall.
LRS expanded significantly in 2021, completing 22 acquisitions across the nation's midsection. To-date in 2022, LRS has announced eight acquisitions to complement its explosive organic revenue growth.
LRS is among the nation's leading independent waste diversion, recycling and portable services providers. Since 2013, LRS has specialized in delivering an exceptional customer experience for millions of residential and commercial customers across nine states: Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Kansas, Arkansas and Tennessee. Diversified and growing, LRS also offers affordable roll-off container services, C&D recycling, street sweeping, portable restroom rentals, on-site storage and temporary fencing. LRS owns and operates more than 65 facilities and thrives on the passion of 2,100 full-time employees. The company provides safe, innovative, sustainability-driven services to clean and beautify the cities, neighborhoods, and communities it serves. To learn more visit www.LRSrecycles.com. #BeyondWaste
Jim Engineer
Manager, Corporate Communications
jengineer@lrsrecycles.com
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Casey White, Vicky White shared nearly 1,000 phone calls before April escape
LAUDERDALE Co., Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - As investigators uncover further details about Casey White’s and Vicky White’s relationship prior to the prison escape that captured national headlines, they discovered the two shared nearly 1,000 phone calls while Casey White was being held at Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, Alabama, between August 2021 and February 2022.
According to Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton, Casey White and Vicky White developed a relationship while Casey White was being held in the Lauderdale County Detention Center during the summer of 2021. Casey White was held in Lauderdale County at the request of his attorney for better access.
Casey White was later moved back to Donaldson Correctional Facility, where he shared phone calls with Vicky White nearly four times per day. Between August 2021 and February 2022, WAFF reports that Sheriff Singleton says Casey White and Vicky White shared 949 phone calls.
Casey White was moved back to the Lauderdale County Detention Center on Feb. 25, 2022.
With the help of Vicky White, investigators say Casey White escaped from the detention center on April 29. That escape sparked a national manhunt for 11 days until they were caught on May 9 in Evansville, Indiana.
During a police pursuit, Vicky White died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. She died the night of May 9.
Casey White was transported to Alabama to await trial. He is charged with capital murder in the 2015 death of Connie Ridgeway. He has also since been charged with murder in Vicky White’s death.
Sheriff Singleton said he doesn’t know what the two talked about on the phone or for how long the calls would last.
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SHELBURNE, Vt., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- StarAligners™, a leader in clear aligners and oral health and wellness, announced it has appointed John Barry to its Advisory Board. As former CEO of Kantar Consulting, Senior Vice President Keurig Dr. Pepper, and Director at J&J Oral Care, John brings tremendous leadership, brand experience, and commercialization expertise to the company.
"I am deeply honored to be part of the StarAligners and StarAlignersPro team," states Barry. "What Reid Greenberg (StarAligners' CEO), John Nabors (Vice President Sales and Operations) and their team have built to capture the often overlooked mild to moderate tooth movement category is truly incredible. The addressable market is enormous for StarAligners, and we have such an opportunity in front of us; especially as we expand well beyond just clear aligners and into such products as the Illumina™ Oral Therapy System, whitening foam, and Star Essix Retainers."
"John is a well-known and tremendously respected business leader with a deep background in scaling and growing companies," states StarAligners CEO, Reid Greenberg. "John's understanding of digital technologies, consumer insights and journey, as well as his innate ability to inspire others is exactly what we need right now to help us unlock growth. The entire company and board are excited for his partnership."
About StarAligners
StarAligners™ is an oral health and wellness company and creator of StarAlignersPro™, an innovative solution to treat mild to moderate aligner cases, now offered directly via orthodontists' offices across the United States in addition to their direct-to-consumer model. The orthodontic-led aligner care program was created by five renowned and experienced orthodontists to provide a premium and affordable experience for patient and orthodontists alike, supported by the latest imaging technology and quality clear aligner therapy. For more information, please visit www.StarAligners.com and StarAlignersPro.com.
StarAlignersPro will also be exhibiting at the upcoming American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Annual Session taking place in Miami, FL from May 21-24, 2022. If you are interested in becoming a StarAlignersPro preferred provider please visit: https://www.staralignerspro.com/become-a-partner/
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SPARE NO EXPENSE - Helping Hands of Southern California is set for Thursday, May 26, 2022 - And will honor - International Designer Shahla Dorriz, Actress Shohreh Aghdashio, Dr. Keith L. Black, Aundrae Russell from KJLH, LA County Sheriff - Eric Strong, Promoter Bobby Dee, Actor: Miguel Nunez Jr., Chef Misael Guerrero, Oscar-winning makeup Artist: Merc Arceneaux and Owner and director of C.O.R.D - Cheryl J. Johnson
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., May 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a call to address the lack of diversity in the entertainment industry, AWS LOYALTY GROUP TALENT AGENCY, established in 2021 and located in Los Angeles and Orange County, California, has launched a diversity and inclusion focused business. To celebrate the platform of change in the entertainment industry. "SPARE NO EXPENSE" on Thursday, May 26, 2022, to begin with, a red carpet at 7:30 p.m. - show 8:30 p.m, will continue until 11:00 p.m. The artistic garden of international designer SHAHLA DORRIZ - Only approved guests will receive the location address - Live entertainment - Starring 2 time Grammy winner Opium Moon - Featuring AWS talent: Angelica Montano and Brandon Monsalvo - Tickets must be purchased online. - For tickets: www.helpinghandsofsocal.org - An epic experience - delicious hors d'oeuvres, sexy cocktails, gift bags, and amazing selected invited guests. A Memorial Day weekend kick-off celebration!!!
The grand opening event benefits Helping Hands of Southern California, a nonprofit 501 (c) 3, that provides 24-hour non-medical care for adults ages 18 through 59. The adult program focuses on helping homeless individuals, veterans, and men and women that are non-violent crime offenders, seeking a structured re-entry program from incarceration that is in a safe environment for drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Helping Hands of Southern California also provides minors in our facility with essential skills needed to survive as an adult in our society. We will also provide each minor with specialized training on domestic violence, anger management, teen abuse, and parenting intervention programs. For more information: www.helpinghandsofsocal.org
For: Press/Media/Talent submissions or Sponsorship opportunities: Contact Lawrence "LP" Phillips of LP Entertainment Productions at lawrencephillips@lpandassociatesllc.com or 310-619-8048.
#shahladorriz #event #inclusion #diversity #talent #aws #artist #helpinghands
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VIENNA, Va., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Omega Integration and their CTA partner Dynamo Technologies (Team DAO) have won an $86 million contract with the USDA Office of the Chief Information Officer to provide mission critical cyber security operations support across the USDA enterprise. Team DAO will support the USDA's mission through the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Division and Cyber Defense Operations Division by delivering services such as cyber defense, incident response and operations, detection & monitoring, network security, system security, and cybersecurity architecture.
"Alpha Omega's IT research and development initiatives along with our interest in keeping abreast of new cyber threats and state of the art defensive technology will prove indispensable on this opportunity to monitor and protect the nation's Agriculture mission assets. We are grateful to the USDA and ISC for giving us the opportunity to support them with cutting edge, mission-critical, automated cybersecurity expertise," said Gautam Ijoor, CEO for Alpha Omega.
"IT systems are mission critical. The USDA OCIO ISC diligently serves and supports all the various USDA Bureaus and Offices by helping to protect their mission-critical assets and information, thereby securing our country's diverse food, agriculture, rural and natural resources. Team DAO is committed to do our part to ensure the highest levels of security and integrity of the USDA's enterprise systems," said Dr. Vivek "Vick" Taneja, President of Dynamo Technologies.
Alpha Omega provides high quality, collaborative IT and business consulting services, with the expertise and capabilities to serve customers. We are committed to quality and continuous process improvement, demonstrated by our Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Maturity Level-5 (ML-5) for Development and Services, as well as ISO/IEC registration for 20000-1:2018, 27001:2013, and 9001:2015. It is our commitment to customers to integrate best practices and standardization in the areas of quality, service management, and security into everyday operations. Alpha Omega is a mission-focused, client-centric, results-driven organization. For more information, visit https://alphaomegaintegration.com/aoi-contract-usda/.
Dynamo is a full lifecycle digital transformation company providing best-in-class technology and mission support services to the U.S. federal government. Dynamo's mission is to lead the digital transformation industry and provide best-in-class solutions to its clients with a truly human touch. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in the National Capital Region (NCR), Dynamo serves CONUS and OCONUS missions across the defense, diplomacy, environmental, financial, and law enforcement markets. Dynamo delivers excellence through talented personnel, in-house innovation labs, and partnerships with leading cloud/platform technology providers. Dynamo is CMMI-DEV v2.0 Level 3 appraised, and maintains ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025, ISO 27001 and AS9100D quality certifications.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with Coupang's March 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO") of the important October 25, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Coupang 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 Coupang class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8383 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 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, the IPO Registration Statement featured false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Coupang was engaged in improper anti-competitive practices with its suppliers and other third parties in violation of applicable regulations, including: (a) pressuring suppliers to raise prices of products on competing e-commerce platforms to ensure Coupang's prices would be more competitive; (b) coercing suppliers into purchasing advertisements that would benefit Coupang financially; (c) forcing suppliers to shoulder all expenses from sales promotions; and (d) requesting wholesale rebates from suppliers without specifying any terms relating to rebate programs, all of which served to artificially maintain Coupang's lower prices and artificially inflate Coupang's historical revenues and market share; (2) Coupang had improperly adjusted search algorithms and manipulated product reviews on its marketplace platform to prioritize its own private-label branded products over those of other sellers and merchants, to the detriment of consumers, merchants, and suppliers; (3) unbeknownst to its Rocket WOW members (a customer loyalty program for the Company's most engaged and frequent customers), Coupang was selling products to non-member customers at lower prices than those offered to its Rocket WOW members; (4) Coupang subjected its workforce to extreme, unsafe, and unhealthy working conditions; (5) all of the above illicit practices exposed Coupang to a heightened, but undisclosed, risk of reputational and regulatory scrutiny that would harm Coupang's critical relationships with consumers, merchants, suppliers, and the workforce; and (6) Coupang's lower prices, historical revenues, competitive advantages, and growing market share were the result of systemic, improper, unethical, and/or illegal practices, and, thus, unsustainable.
To join the Coupang class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8383 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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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against LifeStance Health Group, Inc. ("LifeStance" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LFST).
Class Period: June 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 11, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the LifeStance lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/lifestance-health-group-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the number of virtual visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance was decreasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby flatlining the Company's out-patient/virtual revenue growth; (2) that the percentage of in-person visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance was increasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby causing the Company's operating expenses to increase substantially; (3) that LifeStance had lost a large number of physicians due to burn-out and, as a result, its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the Registration Statement and the Company had been expending additional costs to onboard new physicians who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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Former Riverstone European General Counsel and Head of ESG Joins Petra as Head of Europe.
Industry Recognized Regulatory Compliance Expert Joins Petra as Director of Compliance.
NEW YORK and LONDON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Petra Funds Group ("Petra"), a leading independent private funds administrator, today announced the opening of its London office, which will be led by former Riverstone European General Counsel and Head of ESG, Charlie Chipchase.
Mr. Chipchase, an experienced in-house private equity lawyer with over 20 years of experience, will focus on expanding Petra's European footprint with an emphasis on maintaining the same commitment to delivering a best-in-class fund administration solution for private equity, venture capital, and private debt funds.
Mr. Chipchase joins Petra from Riverstone, where he managed legal, compliance, and regulatory matters across multiple funds, capital strategies, and jurisdictions. At Riverstone, he built out and led all aspects of Riverstone's ESG program and was a member of the firm's ESG and D&I committees.
"It is an exciting time to be joining Petra and great to be teaming up with my former Riverstone colleagues," commented Charlie. "There are obviously a number of outsourced fund administration providers, but I feel Petra offers something unique to GPs, namely an outsourced fund administration business provided by seasoned professionals who think like private equity CFOs and COOs because that is their background – at a time that the weight of middle and back-office burdens is set to grow."
Petra is also excited to announce that Louis Sweeney has joined the firm as its Director of Compliance. Mr. Sweeney has over a decade of US regulatory compliance experience, which he obtained from a combination of working in-house, at FINRA, and in a compliance consulting capacity. Prior to joining Petra, Mr. Sweeney advised a wide range of broker-dealers and investment managers on various regulatory and compliance matters, including developing and maintaining compliance programs reasonably designed to achieve compliance with complex federal securities laws and regulations.
"Back-office services such as compliance are an integral part of an investment manager's overall success in the ultra-competitive private markets sector," said Louis. "Over the past several years, the SEC has heightened its scrutiny of private fund managers and has proposed sweeping changes to the regulatory landscape. I am very excited to join an all-in-one fund solution provider that enables us to work seamlessly across business units to support investment managers in meeting their reporting and compliance obligations."
Petra is led by former Riverstone General Counsel and CAO Stephen Coats and CFO Peter Haskopoulos, who head a team of over 50 fund administration professionals across the US and Europe. Petra works with GPs from first-time funds to large established managers seeking to build or improve their operational infrastructure to allow their businesses to scale.
"We are thrilled to have two industry-heavy hitters join Petra," said Stephen, Managing Partner. "Charlie's legal background, private equity experience, and understanding of what it takes to build out a comprehensive ESG program for a $40+ billion fund will be incredibly valuable to Petra's clients. Louis brings our firm additional expertise in the compliance space. At Petra, we are focused on hiring talent that has honed their craft for years on the field of play."
About Petra Funds Group
Petra Funds Group is a leading fund administration provider to global private equity, venture capital, and private debt funds. The firm is the first to deliver comprehensive fund administration and related middle and back-office services, offering global private fund managers an enhanced, data-driven solution. Our services include fund administration, investor servicing, regulatory compliance, management company services, and ESG advisory services. Petra offers fund managers a best-in-class solution of people, back-office services, and technology, enabling general partners to focus on their internal operations, investments, and investor relationships. Petra has offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, and Los Angeles and administers funds and structures in excess of $40 billion in assets.
Learn more about Petra Funds Group by visiting www.petrafundsgroup.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Quentin Tarantino’s next book is a nonfiction dispatch from a lifelong movie fanatic.
“Cinema Speculation,” to be published Oct. 25, will center on “The Getaway” and other films from the 1970s that influenced him during childhood. The book, announced Friday by Harper, comes a year after his best-selling novelization of his movie “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”
Harper is calling “Cinema Speculation” a combination of “film criticism, film theory, a feat of reporting, and wonderful personal history.” Tarantino, 59, is also known for such movies as “Pulp Fiction,” “Reservoir Dogs” and “Django Unchained.” He has previously cited such ’70s films as “Jaws,” “Apocalypse Now” and “Carrie” as among his favorites. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/quentin-tarantino-book-cinema-speculation-to-land-oct-25/ | 2022-05-27T22:23:32Z |
Don't wait. Visit and enjoy local attractions sooner rather than later
Do it now. In recent months, this space has suggested activities in keeping with the season, your personal calendar, tradition and current events. Indeed, there is a season for many of our pastimes. Think of baseball to enjoy the warmth of summer and skiing to take the chill off winter, with football to keep us from raking leaves and spring golf to get the bones moving after weeks of indoor inactivity.
Still, more accurate advice to taking advantage of what our community — what any community — has to offer simply is to advocate “do it now.” Don’t wait years or even months to resume a favorite hobby or revisit a popular tourist attraction or become reacquainted with a cherished personal hangout.
Often, visitors derive more satisfaction from a short stay in a community than locals do in much of their lifetime. We tend to take for granted things that are readily available in our own backyards. We will get to them, we tell ourselves. But, when?
Do it now.
If you’re a football fan, visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame. People come to the shrine for the sport from across the state, from throughout the country, from around the world. It seems tougher somehow to make the journey to the hallowed Hall from just down the street. Take that trip.
Those who are history buffs might—no, should—think of going to the 3-M’s: Massillon Museum, MAPS Air Museum and McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, as well as a number of other fine museums in the area that are devoted to such specific areas of interest as art and popular culture. The past vividly unfolds in front of us as we walk through their galleries. And, an understanding of our past helps us to see our present with more clarity and envision our future with more hopefulness.
There never is a wrong time to step outside. So, if, as the saying goes, all major roads lead to Stark County, we also should trust that back roads and byways in our community connect those thoroughfares, increasing our ability to reach such not-so-distant points of interest as Amish Country to the south and Cuyahoga Valley National Park to the north. Those are one-tank-trip distances, and you won’t even have to top that tank off before you leave home.
If you don’t feel you have the time to make a local “tourist” out of yourself — even if for only a day — try devoting an hour to the outdoors, and take a trek in the sun on one of the abundant trails that are part of the Stark County Park District. Many of those are so close at hand to Stark County residents that you could walk to the trail on which you want to hike.
Your culinary urges also can be satiated by a visit to any of the multitude of restaurants in the area, establishments that serve up food stylings that are as varied as they are delicious. With pandemic restrictions easing, there perhaps never has been a more satisfying time to dine out than this point in your life.
Always had the urge to take up photography or pick up a brush for plein air painting? What are you waiting for? Summer months are ahead of us. The sun of the warmest of seasons also should assist you in creating images that relax your soul and warm your heart with a sense of accomplishment.
On days that clouds come and rain falls, go inside and resume some hobby — coin collecting, model building, puzzle solving or card making — that you began but failed to find time for once you started. That time has arrived.
Take part in recreational sports. Take in cultural events. Take out books from your neighborhood library. Take time to visit friends and relatives.
Not to sound like a Nike advertisement, but just do it. Preferably now. Fondly remembering a moment can be so much more fun than looking forward to it. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/2022/05/27/dont-wait-visit-and-enjoy-local-attractions-sooner-rather-than-later-pro-football-hall-of-fame/9749832002/ | 2022-05-27T11:39:12Z |
LE PUY-SAINTE-RÉPARADE, France, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- What do Louise Bourgeois, Hélène Darroze, Francis Mallmann, and Richard Serra have in common with organic vineyards and spa treatments? All can be discovered and experienced at the haven of hospitality and well-being that is Château La Coste. Travel down a country road past groves of flowering almond trees, lavender fields, vineyards, and mountains to reach this exceptional domaine. North of Aix-en Provence, Château la Coste welcomes visitors through walls designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, a nod to the extensive art collection that lies within.
Winding its way through the property, an Art Trail showcases installations by renowned artists and architects who were invited to the estate. In addition to works by the artists mentioned above, visitors will discover showpieces by Alexander Calder, Frank Gehry, Ai Weiwei, and others, against a backdrop of striking natural beauty. Open to the public every day, this one-of-kind art destination also offers guided tours and includes exhibition galleries and an art gift shop.
The serene 494-acre estate includes 321 acres of vineyards for Château La Coste's range of still and sparkling rosés, white and red wines. Certified organic since 2009, the domaine's conversion to biodynamics began in 2021, reflecting their commitment to the land and a return to their tradition of polyculture. Most wines are produced under the Coteaux-d'Aix-en-Provence appellation at a wine-making facility designed by famed architect Jean Nouvel in 2008. Tastings and wine workshops can be booked through the website.
An epicenter of gastronomy, Château La Coste features a range of dining options to satisfy every whim: La Terrasse for casual Provençal specialties, sumptuous Michelin-starred Hélène Darroze, fiery Francis Mallmann Argentinian, as well as an Italian restaurant featuring wood-fired pizzas with dough made from the chef's own yeast, and all supplied by the domaine's vegetable gardens.
For a truly immersive and indulgent experience, guests can enjoy the graceful elegance and warm Mediterranean hospitality of the Villa La Coste hotel and spa, one of France's few five-star luxury "palace-rated" hotels.
A magical destination in the heart of Provence, Château La Coste encourages all guests to follow nature's rhythms and savor life's pleasures. Visit chateau-la-coste.com or @chateaulacoste to be enticed.
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Lowers Minimum Cash Holding Required from $10 Million to $7 Million Providing Flexibility for a Potential Future Acquisition
Converts $1.5 Million of Music Royalty Liabilities into Shares of Its Restricted Common Stock at $2.10 Per Share
Has Extinguished Approximately $6.5 Million in Liabilities Since April 1, 2022 and Currently Holds Approximately $30 Million in Short-Term Assets
Company will Have Approximately $13.0 Million In Cash and Cash Equivalents as of July 15, 2022
LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO), 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, announced today continued progress in its on-going initiative to improve and strengthen its balance sheet.
Effective as of July 8, 2022, LiveOne entered into amendments with its senior secured subordinated lenders, Harvest funds, as well as the holder of its unsecured promissory notes, Trinad Capital Master Fund, Ltd., to extend maturities on approximately $21 million of debt until June 2024. In conjunction with this extension, the minimum cash holding requirement under the senior secured subordinated documents have been reduced from $10 million to $7 million until December 31, 2022, to be adjusted thereafter as provided in such amendments, which provides LiveOne flexibility for a potential future acquisition.
In addition, LiveOne has extinguished approximately $6.5 million in liabilities since April 1, 2022. Included in this amount is $1.5 million of liabilities converted into shares of LiveOne's restricted common stock at a price of $2.10 per share.
As part of LiveOne's focus on generating cash from operations on a consolidated basis, LiveOne is implementing additional cost and expense reductions from both operations and corporate overhead, which is anticipated to increase the previously implemented annual cost savings to a total of over $23 million in its fiscal year ending March 31, 2023.
As previously announced, LiveOne's board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to two million shares of LiveOne's outstanding common stock from time to time, subject to compliance with applicable laws and regulations. As of today's date, LiveOne has completed the repurchase of approximately 1.5 million shares of its common stock for approximately $1.3 million under its stock repurchase program. The timing, price and actual number of any other shares repurchased under LiveOne's stock repurchase program will be at the discretion of LiveOne's management and will depend on a variety of factors, including stock price, general business and market conditions, and alternative investment opportunities.
About LiveOne, Inc.
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, 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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** Included in the total number of members for the reported periods are certain members which are the subject of a contractual dispute. LiveOne is currently not recognizing revenue related to these members.
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GYEONGJU, South Korea, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On last 28, the Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage(the GNRICH) released a report that says there was distinction over social status related to Jjoksaem, the cemetery in Gyeongju Wolseong.
The Jjoksaem excavation site, cemetery of Silla royal families and aristocrats, is located in the east of Daereungwon, where Cheonmachong and Hwangnamdaechong are situated, which are the most famous among ancient tombs of Silla.
Unlike tombs of Daereungwon located nearby, these ancient tombs are neglected for a long time, without having been designated as a preservation area.
Because of this, there have been criticisms pointing out that precious cultural heritages have been damaged during the process of building houses or shopping complexes for civilians.
Therefore, the Gyeongju city started "Jjoksaem tomb park construction business" around this area and Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage have undertaken the investigation since 2007.
The Jjoksaem excavation site is acknowledged as an important historic material when understanding the aspect of Silla society.
Unlike Daereungwon, where there are a lot of large tombs more than 30 meters in diameter, most of the tombs in the Jjoksaem excavation site are small and medium sized, about 10 to 20 meters in diameter.
This shows that diverse classes and distinction over social status existed in Silla society.
After the appearance of wooden coffin tombs in the 4th century, "wooden chamber tombs covered by stone and earthen mound" appeared after the Maripgan period (356~514). The power of Silla can be confirmed through gigantic tumulus and fancy tomb furnishings buried in them.
There are various relics excavated from the tombs including water drop-shaped Jewel Beetle decoration made of gilt-bronze, Go stones, mill stones, and breast decorations sewn with gold and silver beads and jades.
After the 6th century, stone chamber tombs were made around Jjoksaem site, and the scale of tombs and the amount of buried relics decreased.
This shows that the tombs no longer function as a symbol of authority after the system of the state was established, including promulgation and the official recognition of Buddhism.
Accordingly, it can be said that it is possible to presume how "Saro state" could ultimately grow into the nation "Silla" in Gyeongju region, through the excavation investigation of Silla tomb of Jjoksaem excavation site.
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NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Security Services Holdings LLC (dba Protos Security), the leading tech-enabled managed services security guarding provider in North America, announces that it has acquired ControlByNet. Protos Security is a portfolio company of Southfield Capital and adding ControlByNet expands the service offering and value to its customer base. The transaction closed on August 15, 2022.
ControlByNet offers remote guarding and software solutions that work across all devices through the cloud or as an onsite managed service. Having ControlByNet under the Protos umbrella will provide clients with another technology solution agnostic across camera options.
"This strategic acquisition further diversifies our service offering," said Peter Platten, Chief Revenue Officer at Protos. "Our ability to provide a suite of security solutions to meet all customer needs continues to grow and allows us to uniquely tailor services. It's important to us that we're able to satisfy safety requirements while offering cost benefits. This differentiation is how we delight customers with program flexibility and intelligence to support high-quality service."
Ryan Strange, Founder and President of ControlByNet added, "We are excited to strengthen and grow our service offerings under the Protos Security brand. This alignment will be impactful to the marketplace, and a big step forward for both brands. Protos' core values mirror those of ControlByNet, which was important to us. The combination of our solutions will yield many benefits for our customers, who can expect the high-touch customer service approach they've known for years."
By continuing to invest in its management team, software and technology, and overall service capabilities, Protos is more aggressively positioned within the security marketplace. Protos' mission is to provide differentiated, best total-value security solutions that deliver world-class service to our customers. Leadership team members from both Protos Security and ControlByNet will remain in place post-close.
"Over the last 20+ years, CBN has developed an impressive suite of technology offerings capable of servicing the remote guarding/security needs of clients across devices," said Andy Cook, Partner at Southfield Capital. "We believe that combining CBN with Protos' industry leading technology platform will enable us to deepen client relationships and provide a broader array of comprehensive security solutions."
Protos Security, a portfolio company of Southfield Capital, is a technology-enabled security services company offering security guarding, monitoring and device solutions for a wide spectrum of customers across North America. Protos Security prides itself on delivering a high touch service, actionable insights, transparency and program flexibility for its clients. For more information on Protos Security, please visit www.protossecurity.com.
ControlByNet develops cloud and managed video surveillance solutions that protect properties using innovative software to enable single sign-on, 24/7 access from any device, standardization across locations and future-proof software. ControlByNet also protects assets and people with remote guarding options. An agile software approach allows ControlByNet to shift as remote guarding needs are everchanging. For more information on ControlByNet, please visit www.controlbynet.com.
Southfield Capital is a private equity firm that invests in exceptional, growing companies in the lower middle market outsourced business services sector. Southfield targets companies with $4-12 million in EBITDA and partners with owners and management teams that are enthusiastic about scaling their operations through a combination of organic and acquisition growth strategies. For more information on Southfield Capital, please visit www.southfieldcapital.com.
Alyssa Wilson
(203) 941-4707
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The global PR agency Method Communications has appointed Martin Harkin as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Business Development.
Harkin, a long-time communications executive with international experience, will lead tech clients from his home base in New York City and coordinate new global business development opportunities between U.S.-based Method and its sibling agencies under the VCCP Business umbrella: Harvard, in London, and Sling & Stone, which is based in Sydney, Australia, with offices in New Zealand, Singapore and Los Angeles.
Before joining Method, Harkin was Practice Head for Technology and E-Commerce at communications agency Red Havas, in New York, spending eight years at the company across its New York, Sydney and London offices. He has represented some of the world's largest and best-known technology companies, including Google, LinkedIn and Facebook/Meta, while also working with smaller and more specialized organizations such as the Israeli-founded autonomous traffic management company NoTraffic, and Tritium — an Australian- headquartered company that designs and manufactures technology for electric vehicle fast chargers.
Prior to joining Red Havas, Harkin worked at Haystac, part of the Dentsu Aegis network, working across client teams to help promote their biggest stories and support major campaigns.
"We're delighted to welcome Marty to Method, where he'll help us continue building out our cross-agency collaborations with Harvard and Sling & Stone," said David Parkinson, Method's co-founder and CEO. "Method already provides support to a number of our clients through our global network, and Marty's experience is perfectly suited to helping us take those collaborations and business relationships to the next level.
"Just as important," Parkinson said, "Marty has a proven record of taking incredibly complex models, products and services offered by a variety of technology companies and distilling them into straight-forward yet powerful narratives. He will be a vital part of driving the strategic direction of Method, as well as new business development, particularly on the East Coast."
Harkin, a native of Ireland, has a master's degree in journalism from the University of Ulster. He worked at The Irish News before moving to Sydney in 2012 to begin his PR career. That journalism experience has given him informed insights in helping clients frame their narratives and devise their media strategies.
"The entrepreneurial mindset that flows throughout Method is what initially drew me to the agency," Harkin said. "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the industry across creative strategy, PR, analyst relations, marketing, social media, content development and research and insights.
"My first-hand experience of working in the Australian and UK markets, in addition to collaboration with global teams across a wide variety of locations, will be vital to working with Harvard and Sling & Stone under the VCCP Business umbrella. I am excited at the prospect of growing our global client roster in this new chapter."
About Method
Method is a global PR and marketing partner for challenger brands shaking up the status quo and market leaders facing challenges of their own. We are cut from the same cloth as the innovative companies we represent. As entrepreneurs in our field, we know how to bring narratives to life and capture the spotlight, driving meaningful business outcomes.
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Eight Four Seasons destinations offer cultural exploration and culinary adventure
TORONTO, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From coastlines to cities, medieval villages to Royal Parks, urban art tours to Champagne cellars, leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts launches the latest iteration of its popular Scenic Route - captivating journeys into the heart of eight of European destinations. A reminder that life is as much about the journey as the destination, this year's immersive offerings are inspired by travellers' desires to make the most of every vacation moment and view each destination through a unique local lens. Designed to be enjoyed in one leisurely day – or as part of a longer jaunt – each route can be customised to include bespoke experiences.
"The past few years have reminded us all of the importance of taking the time to pause and notice the details around us," says Simon Casson, President, Hotel Operations - Europe, Middle East and Africa. "This notion of slowing down and enjoying the journey is what inspired the creation of the Scenic Route with Four Seasons, and this latest offering is all about celebrating heartfelt connections with the places we visit and the people we encounter."
Casson continues, "Cherry-picking the best insider knowledge from our world-renowned Concierges, each route immerses travellers in cultural gems, authentic cuisine, local art, history, and more."
Discover a different pace of life with eight exclusive Four Seasons Scenic Route journeys.
A Gastronomic Adventure in Paris
Journey to the heart of French heritage and gastronomy with Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris. Be one of the first to tour Europe's largest private collection of French Art Nouveau at Maison Belle Époque – the former house of the founders of Perrier-Jouët, opening its doors for the very first time, exclusively to guests of Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris. Meander the longest wine road in France's Loire Valley – with vineyards dating back to the Middle Ages – under the tutelage of a Four Seasons Vice-Sommelier. Sip and taste through the renowned wine districts of Orléans, Meung-sur-Loire and Sully-sur-Loire., or the incredible kitchen garden of Chef Simone Zanoni. Marvel at centuries of history at the Palace of Versailles and Château de Fontainebleau, before soaking up the romance of a River Seine cruise at sunset. And with five Michelin stars between the Hotel's three restaurants, there's plenty to seduce travellers back to Four Seasons culinary embrace in the city of love.
A London Celebration
Whether being awed by a private viewing of the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, or sipping afternoon tea in Kew's leafy Royal Botanic Gardens, tradition and glamour flank every step between Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane in prestigious Mayfair and Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square in the heart of the buzzing city. Soak up the centuries at landmarks such as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Expand horizons at the Tate Modern. Discover hipster bars and fashion at Old Spitalfields Market or take a shopping stroll down Savile Row. Go gastronomic at Borough Market, one of the city's oldest foodie destinations, or take a day trip to lavish Highclere Castle, made famous by the Downton Abbey television series and films. At the end of each all-encompassing day, retreat to a Four Seasons sanctuary for away-from-it-all relaxation.
An Artful Immersion from Madrid to Lisbon
Feast on colour, creativity, and culture while discovering Four Seasons Hotel Madrid and Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon. In Portugal's hip capital, cruise winding streets on a vintage moto-sidecar for an Underdogs Gallery contemporary art tour. Learn the skill of Portuguese tile painting at century-old factory-studio Viúva Lamego – whose artisan tiles can be found in the Hotel itself. Join in-the-know Madrileños for a sizzling flamenco performance or master the basics during a private lesson. While traversing the mountainous Iberian Peninsula, uncover the medieval majesty of 14th century Reguengos de Monsaraz, explore the UNESCO Roman ruins of Mérida, and feast on melt-in-the-mouth jamón Ibérico in its birthplace, Badajoz. Whether deep diving into the local art scene or exploring the connecting peninsula, every itinerary is a fiesta of discovery.
Riverside Grandeur from Prague to Budapest
Travel is as much about stepping back as moving forward, as revealed by the enchanting castles, mesmerising music, centuries-old Archabbey, winery and botanical herb garden that lie between the picturesque Four Seasons Hotel Prague and Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest. Observe the ancient art of Bohemia crystal glass-making in Prague – and glass-blowing – before exploring Czech modern architecture at Villa Tugendhat. Take in the watery charms of Prague's Vltava River on a traditional wooden boat or witness Budapest's lights twinkling to life with a sunset speedboat ride – James Bond style – on the Danube. Sip exquisite Hungarian wines during a private picnic in lush winery gardens just outside Budapest, then dive into the city's contemporary art scene at the thrillingly on-trend Art Factory.
Magic Among the Minarets in Istanbul
Istanbul's iconic minarets and towers shade an abundance of cultural treasures, from a private tour of the antique-filled yalı (waterside home) of world-renowned designer and art historian Serdar Gülgün, to full-body recalibration in a traditional Turkish hammam. Joining the Scenic Route for the first time this year, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus encompasses all the elegance of its waterfront namesake – the scenic strait that links Europe to Asia. Feast on Turkish delicacies and explore the art galleries in lively harbourside neighbourhood, Karaköy. Bask in the golden light of a private sunset yacht cruise along the Bosphorus. Wander the hidden streets and treasure-filled antique shops of Balat. Head to the Galata Tower for soaring views over the multi-layered city below or catch a brightly coloured tram along Istiklal Street and absorb the organic delights of Turkey's most enticing shopping destination.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is being issued by Kroll Settlement Administration regarding the K Cup Recyclable Settlement.
A proposed settlement has been reached in a lawsuit known as Smith v. Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., Case No. 4:18-CV-06690-HSG, in United States District Court for the Northern District of California (the "Action").
The Plaintiff in the case being settled alleges that K Cup® single serving coffee pods were labeled as being recyclable when they were not widely recyclable. Keurig denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to a settlement to avoid the expense of continued litigation.
Consumers are considered Settlement Class Members if they purchased K Cup® single serving coffee pods labeled as recyclable in the United States for personal, family or household purposes between June 8, 2016, and August 8, 2022.
Excluded from eligible Class Members are (a) Keurig, (b) Keurig's Affiliates, (c) the officers, directors, or employees of Keurig and its Affiliates and their immediate family members, (d) any legal representative, heir, or assign of Keurig, (e) all federal court judges who have presided over this Action and their immediate family members; (f) the Hon. Morton Denlow (Ret.) and his immediate family members; (g) all persons who submit a valid and timely Request for Exclusion from the Class; and (h) those who purchased K Cup® single serving coffee pods labeled as recyclable for the purpose of resale.
- The settlement provides $10 million to pay valid claims (along with claims administrator costs, attorney fees and costs, and class representative awards) as follows:
With Proof of Purchase: Class Members can get $3.50 per 100 pods, up to $36.00 maximum per household, or they can get $6.00 minimum per household regardless of quantity purchased.
Without Proof of Purchase: Class Members can get $5.00 per household from the Settlement. In each case, they must submit a valid Claim Form by January 9, 2023. The actual amount received may vary based on the total number of claims filed. - Keurig also agrees to include the following qualifying statement, clearly and prominently, when it makes any recycling representation in connection with selling the pods: "Check Locally – Not Recycled in Many Communities."
- Do Nothing: Class Members who do nothing will stay in the Settlement, but will not get money, and they give up the right to sue over the claims in this settlement.
- File A Claim: Class Members must submit a valid Claim Form no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on January 9, 2023 to get money from the Settlement.
- Exclude: Class Members can exclude themselves from the Settlement and keep the right to sue about the claims in this lawsuit, but they will not get any money. Exclusion requests must be received by October 24, 2022.
- Object: Class Members can remain in the Settlement but tell the Court why they think the Settlement should not be approved. Objections must be postmarked no later than October 24, 2022. Details on how to object are on the website.
A Final Approval Hearing will be held on December 8, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. PT at Courtroom 2 of the United States Courthouse, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, California, to consider approval of the Settlement, a payment up to a total of $3,000,000 for Class Counsel for attorneys' fees, plus Class Counsel's expenses, and Class Representative incentive awards not to exceed $5,000 for Plaintiff Smith and $1,000 to Plaintiff Downing. All motions filed by Class Counsel will be available on the website. You may appear at the hearing, but you do not need to.
This is only a summary. More details about the Proposed Settlement and instructions on how to file a claim, object, or request to be excluded are available at www.KcupsRecyclingSettlement.com or by calling 1-833-620-3588.
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Highlights
- Net income in the second quarter of 2022 was $2.0 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, compared to $4.2 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, during the same period of 2021.
- Mortgage revenue, as expected, decreased to $3.8 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $7.8 million during the same period of 2021.
- Return on assets and return on equity was 0.85% and 7.25%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to 1.45% and 13.44%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
- Tangible common equity ratio was 11.04% on June 30, 2022 compared to 10.98% on December 31, 2021.
- New loan origination activity during 2022 drove a $39.7 million, or 7.7%, increase in loans held for investment. Excluding Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, loans held for investment amounted to $557.6 million on June 30, 2022, compared to $517.9 million on December 31, 2021.
- Allowance for credit losses at June 30, 2022, was 1.52% of loans held for investment, excluding $709 thousand of SBA PPP loans, compared to 1.75% at December 31, 2021.
BISMARCK, N.D., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BNCCORP, INC. (BNC or the Company) (OTCQX Markets: BNCC), which operates community banking and wealth management businesses in North Dakota and Arizona and has mortgage banking offices in Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Arizona, and North Dakota, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Overview of Quarter
Net income in the second quarter of 2022 was $2.0 million compared to $4.2 million in the same period of 2021. Second quarter 2022 earnings per diluted share was $0.56 versus $1.17 in the second quarter 2021. The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to lower mortgage revenues and net interest income, partially offset by lower non-interest expense.
Second quarter 2022 net interest income decreased by $38 thousand, or 0.5%, from the comparable 2021 quarter. Interest income decreased by $235 thousand, or 2.9%, from the second quarter of 2021 due to lower balances and yields on loans. This decrease was partially offset by higher balances and yields on debt securities as well as higher yields on interest-bearing cash. PPP fees were $55 thousand in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $206 thousand in the second quarter of 2021. Second quarter 2022 interest expense decreased by $197 thousand, or 32.2%, versus the second quarter of 2021 as the Company moved non-core deposits off the balance sheet at the end of the first quarter of 2022 through the use of an associated banking network. The Company also continues to manage the reduction in certificates of deposit balances.
Non-interest income in the second quarter of 2022 decreased by $3.9 million versus the same period in 2021. In the second quarter of 2022, mortgage banking revenues were $3.8 million, $4.0 million lower than the same period a year ago when the Company experienced a combination of historically high refinance originations and margins. Gains on sales of loans were $219 thousand in the second quarter of 2022, compared to losses of $1 thousand in the prior year period. Other income was impacted by the sale of the Company's Golden Valley, MN property in the second quarter of 2022 and by the sale of the loans and deposits from the same location in the second quarter of 2021.
Non-interest expense in the 2022 second quarter decreased by $1.1 million, or 8.9%, versus the second quarter of 2021. Non-interest expenses related to mortgage operations decreased by $951 thousand, or 16.0%, as management matched the scale of operations based on the marketplace opportunity.
Nonperforming assets were $1.4 million on June 30, 2022, down from $1.7 million on December 31, 2021. The ratio of nonperforming assets-to-total-assets was 0.15% on June 30, 2022, down from 0.16% on December 31, 2021. The Company had no provision for credit losses in either the 2022 and 2021 second quarters. The allowance for credit losses decreased to 1.52% of loans held for investment (excluding $709 thousand of PPP loans) on June 30, 2022, compared to 1.75% on December 31, 2021 (excluding $11.9 million of PPP loans). The Company continues to monitor key industry data and will prudently adjust its allowance for credit losses as appropriate.
Tangible book value per common share on June 30, 2022, was $28.53, compared to $32.35 at December 31, 2021. The decline in tangible book value per common share was driven by dividends declared in May 2022 along with the negative impact of higher long-term rates on accumulated other comprehensive income (losses) partially offset by retained earnings. The Company's tangible common equity capital ratio was 11.04% on June 30, 2022, compared to 10.98% on December 31, 2021.
Total assets were $918.7 million as of June 30, 2022 compared to $1.0 billion on December 31, 2021. Total deposits were $794.0 million at June 30, 2022, compared to $906.7 million at December 31, 2021.
Management Commentary
"As our quarterly results indicate, we are continuing to drive performance and maintain a stable financial position that allow us to seize opportunities as they emerge," said Daniel J. Collins, BNC's President and Chief Executive Officer. "This disciplined, deliberate approach is an asset in any market, but particularly so in the face of the macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds impacting the entire industry and particularly the mortgage sector. Over the last several quarters, we have transitioned our mortgage business from focusing on refinance transactions to purchase transactions, including adjusting our operations to match expected loan origination levels. In the second quarter, the volatile interest rate environment and inflation pressures added downward pressure on mortgage loan values and compressed margins. We continue to remain agile in actively addressing these changing conditions."
Collins continued, "Across the enterprise, we are intently focused on our core strengths: strong community banking relationships, sensible lending practices and a strong, stable, and forward-looking position in the marketplace. This disciplined focus helped drive a $39.7 million, or 7.7%, increase in loans held for investment in the first six months of 2022 while managing liquidity levels."
"As we look ahead to the rest of 2022, we plan to rely on our strong balance sheet and fiscal prudence to improve our financial performance and efficiently manage liquidity levels. Operationally, we have undertaken several initiatives to improve efficiency, productivity and strengthen our customers' experience. We are keenly focused on credit quality and how the potential impacts of inflation, government actions and other economic risk factors might affect us, but we remain encouraged by the momentum in generating loan growth in the businesses and communities we serve. We're confident that our superior customer service and broad range of financial products will continue to help us meet the needs of existing and prospective clients."
2022 Versus 2021 Second Quarter Comparison
Net interest income for the second quarter of 2022 was $7.4 million, a decrease of $38 thousand, or 0.5%, from $7.4 million in the second quarter of 2021, primarily the result of lower balances and yields on loans, partially offset by higher balances and yields on debt securities, higher yields on interest-bearing cash, and lower deposit balances and cost of deposits. PPP fees were $55 thousand in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $206 thousand in the second quarter of 2021. Net interest margin increased to 3.31% in the 2022 second quarter, compared to 2.72% in the year-earlier period.
Second quarter interest income decreased by $235 thousand, or 2.9%, to $7.8 million in 2022, compared to $8.0 million in the second quarter of 2021. The decrease is the result of lower loan balances, primarily lower balances of loans held for sale and PPP loans. The yield on average interest-earning assets was 3.50% in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 2.95% in the 2021 second quarter as the Company's variable rate assets have started to re-price in step with recent interest rate movements by the Federal Reserve.
The average balance of interest-earning assets in the 2022 second quarter decreased by $198.6 million from the same period of 2021, primarily due to a $139.7 million decrease in interest-bearing cash, by a decrease in average loans held for sale, and by a decrease in average loans held for investment (including PPP loans). Interest income for loans held for investment decreased $267 thousand on a period-over-period basis. The average balance of loans held for investment decreased by $20.7 million. The forgiveness of PPP loans accounted for $65.7 million of the decrease, which was partially offset by new origination activity. The average balance of mortgage loans held for sale was $50.2 million, $67.1 million lower than the same period of 2021. Interest income from loans held for sale decreased $323 thousand primarily due to lower average balances. The average balance of debt securities in the second quarter of 2022 was $196.9 million, $27.1 million higher than in the second quarter of 2021. Interest income from debt securities was $200 thousand higher compared to the same period of 2021.
Interest expense in the second quarter of 2022 was $415 thousand, a decrease of $197 thousand, or 32.2%, from the 2021 period. The average balance of deposits decreased by $173.4 million when comparing the second quarter of 2022 to 2021. The primary driver of the decrease was the movement of non-core deposits off the balance sheet at the end of the first quarter of 2022 through the use of an associated banking network coupled with managing the balances of our certificates of deposit. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 0.26% during the second quarter of 2022, compared to 0.30% in the same period of 2021. The cost of core deposits in the second quarters of 2022 and 2021 was 0.16% and 0.22%, respectively, as the Company continues to manage its overall cost of deposits.
As of June 30, 2022, credit metrics remained stable with $1.4 million of nonperforming assets, representing a 0.15% nonperforming assets-to-total-asset ratio, compared to $1.7 million and 0.16% on December 31, 2021. The Company had no provision for credit losses recorded in the second quarters of 2022 and 2021.
Non-interest income for the second quarter of 2022 was $5.8 million, compared to $9.6 million in the 2021 second quarter. The decrease was driven by a reduction in mortgage banking revenues to $3.8 million in the second quarter of 2022, versus $7.8 million in the prior-year period. The Company's mortgage business has transitioned to a lower level of originations compared to the historically high level of refinance activity and margins in the prior-year period. In the second quarter of 2022, BNC funded 718 mortgage loans with combined balances of $294.1 million, compared to 1,499 mortgage loans with combined balances of $536.3 million in the second quarter of 2021. Bank charges and service fees were $182 thousand higher when comparing the second quarter of 2022 to 2021 due to higher fees from letters of credit, deposit account charges, and from the movement of deposits to one-way sell positions. Wealth management revenues decreased $49 thousand, or 9.1%, as assets under administration decreased as a result of overall market declines relative to the 2021 period. Other income was impacted by the sale of the Company's Golden Valley, MN property in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the sale of the loans and deposits from the same location in the second quarter of 2021.
Non-interest expense for the second quarter of 2022 decreased $1.1 million, or 8.9%, to $10.5 million, from $11.6 million in the second quarter of 2021. Non-interest expenses related to mortgage operations decreased by $951 thousand, or 16.0%, as management scaled operations to match the marketplace opportunity. There were 125 full-time equivalent employees engaged in mortgage operations as of June 30, 2022, compared to 139 on June 30, 2021. Combined expenses for community banking and the holding company decreased by $83 thousand, or 1.5%, compared to the 2021 period primarily due to reduced salary and professional service expense that was partially offset by higher marketing and other expenses.
In the second quarter of 2022, income tax expense was $617 thousand, compared to $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2021. The effective tax rate was 23.5% in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 24.0% in the same period of 2021.
Net income was $2.0 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2022, versus $4.2 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2021.
2022 Versus 2021 Six-Month Comparison
Net interest income in the first half of 2022 was $14.3 million, a decrease of $2.2 million, or 13.3%, from $16.5 million in 2021. The decrease primarily reflects lower loan balances and lower yields on loans partially offset by higher yields on interest-bearing cash and balances of debt securities, lower cost of deposits, and a reduction in certificates of deposit. PPP fees were $282 thousand in the first half of 2022 compared to $2.5 million in the first half of 2021. Net interest margin decreased to 3.05% in the 2022 six-month period, compared to 3.13% in the year-earlier period.
Interest income decreased $2.6 million, or 14.9%, to $15.1 million for the six-month period of 2022, compared to $17.7 million in 2021. The decrease is the result of lower loan balances, primarily lower balances of loans held for sale and PPP loans, in addition to lower yields on loans held for investment. The yield on average interest-earning assets was 3.22% in the 2022 six-month period, compared to 3.37% in 2021.
The average balance of interest-earning assets in the first half of 2022 decreased by $114.5 million versus the same period of 2021, driven by decreases in interest-bearing cash, loans held for sale, and loans held for investment (including PPP loans) partially offset by a $26.1 million increase in debt securities year-over-year. Interest income for loans held for investment decreased $2.1 million. The average balance of loans held for investment decreased by $36.0 million period-over-period with PPP loans accounting for $62.0 million of the decrease. The average balance of mortgage loans held for sale was $55.1 million, $103.4 million lower than the same period of 2021. Interest income from loans held for sale decreased $1.1 million due to lower average balances. The average balance of debt securities in the first half of 2022 was $200.6 million, $26.1 million higher than in the first half of 2021. Interest income from debt securities was $326 thousand higher compared to the same period of 2021.
Interest expense in the first half of 2022 was $807 thousand, a decrease of $467 thousand, or 36.7%, from the 2021 period. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 0.24% in the first six months, compared to 0.33% in the same period of 2021. The cost of core deposits in the first six months of 2022 and 2021 were 0.15% and 0.24%, respectively.
As of June 30, 2022, credit metrics remained stable with $1.4 million of nonperforming assets, representing a 0.15% nonperforming assets-to-total-asset ratio, compared to $1.7 million and 0.16% at December 31, 2021. The Company also credited provision expense to release $550 thousand of its allowance for credit losses in the first six months of 2022. By comparison, the Company had no provision for credit losses recorded in the first six months of 2021.
Non-interest income for the first six months of 2022 was $11.3 million compared to $27.1 million in the 2021 period. The decrease was driven by a reduction in mortgage banking revenues to $7.9 million in the first half of 2022 versus $23.8 million in the prior-year period. The Company's mortgage business has transitioned its mortgage business to a lower level of originations compared to the historically high level of refinance activity and margins in the prior-year period. In the first half of 2022, BNC funded 1,478 mortgage loans with combined balances of $594.3 million, compared to 3,925 mortgage loans with combined balances of $1.4 billion in the first half of 2021. Bank charges and service fees were $228 thousand, or 20.3%, higher when comparing the second quarter of 2022 to 2021 due to higher fees from letters of credit, deposit account charges, and from the movement of deposits to one-way sell positions. Wealth management revenues decreased $58 thousand, or 5.3%, as assets under administration decreased as a result of overall market declines relative to the 2021 period. Other income was impacted by the sale of the Company's Golden Valley, MN property in 2022 compared to the sale of the loans and deposits from the same location in 2021.
Non-interest expense for the first half of 2022 decreased $3.6 million, or 14.3%, to $21.6 million, from $25.2 million in the first half of 2021. Non-interest expenses related to mortgage operations activity decreased by $3.4 million, or 25.1%, as management scaled its operations to match the marketplace opportunity. Combined expenses for community banking and the holding company decreased by $178 thousand, or 1.5%, compared to the 2021 period primarily due to reduced salary and data processing expense that was partially offset by higher marketing, occupancy, and other expenses.
During the six-month period ended June 30, 2022, income tax expense was $1.1 million, compared to $4.5 million in the first half of 2021. The Company's effective tax rate was 23.5% in the first half of 2022, compared to 24.3% in the same period of 2021.
Net income was $3.5 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2022, versus $13.9 million, or $3.90 per diluted share, in the first six months of 2021.
Assets and Liabilities
Total assets were $918.7 million at June 30, 2022 versus $1.0 billion at December 31, 2021.
Total loans held for investment were $558.3 million on June 30, 2022 compared to $529.8 million on December 31, 2021. PPP loan balances, included in loans held for investment, were $709 thousand on June 30, 2022 compared to $11.9 million at December 31, 2021. Loans held for sale at June 30, 2022, were $65.6 million, a decrease of $15.3 million compared to December 31, 2021. Debt securities decreased $16.2 million from year-end 2021 while cash and cash equivalent balances totaled $61.1 million on June 30, 2022, compared to $188.1 million on December 31, 2021.
Total deposits decreased $112.6 million to $794.0 million at June 30, 2022, from $906.7 million at December 31, 2021. The Company was able to decrease deposit balances at the end of the first quarter of 2022 by moving non-core deposits off the balance sheet through the use of an associated banking network.
Trust assets under administration decreased 15.4%, or $63.1 million, to $346.4 million at June 30, 2022, from $409.5 million at December 31, 2021. The overall market declines have outpaced the new assets that the Company has placed under administration.
Asset Quality
The allowance for credit losses was $8.5 million at June 30, 2022, and $9.1 million at December 31, 2021. The allowance as a percentage of loans held for investment on June 30, 2022 decreased to 1.52% from 1.71% as of December 31, 2021. Excluding PPP loans, which are 100% guaranteed by the SBA, the allowance for credit losses as a percentage of loans held for investment on June 30, 2022, decreased to 1.52% compared to 1.75% on December 31, 2021.
Nonperforming assets, consisting of loans, decreased to $1.4 million at June 30, 2022 compared to $1.7 million at December 31, 2021. The ratio of nonperforming assets-to-total-assets was 0.15% at June 30, 2022, and 0.16% at December 31, 2021. As of June 30, 2022, the Company did not hold any other real estate and held $15 thousand in repossessed assets. As of December 31, 2021, the Company did not hold any other real estate and held $17 thousand in repossessed assets.
As of June 30, 2022, classified loans decreased to $3.7 million with $1.4 million of loans on non-accrual. As of December 31, 2021, BNC had $8.5 million of classified loans and $1.7 million of loans on non-accrual. At the end of the second quarter of 2022, BNC had $6.2 million of potentially problematic loans, which are risk rated "watch list", compared with $6.5 million as of December 31, 2021.
The Company continues to monitor the effects of the pandemic and its potential impact on customers as one factor among numerous macroeconomic and geopolitical considerations when monitoring the performance of its loan portfolio and adjusting its allowance for credit losses.
BNC's loans held for investment are geographically concentrated in North Dakota and Arizona, comprising 61% and 22% of the Company's total loan held for investment portfolio, respectively.
The North Dakota economy is influenced by the energy and agriculture industries. Energy supply and demand factors have recently increased oil prices, benefiting the oil industry and ancillary services. Legislation and economic conditions remain potential risks to energy markets and production activity and could present potential challenges to credit quality in North Dakota. The Arizona economy is influenced by the leisure and travel industries. Positive trends in both industries have been noted, but an extended slowdown in these industries may negatively impact credit quality in Arizona. BNC's portfolio is constructed of various sized loans spread over a large number of industry sectors, although the Company manages meaningful concentrations of loans in hospitality and commercial real estate.
The following table approximately describes the Company's concentrations by industry. The amounts presented therein exclude PPP loans of $709 thousand and $11.9 million as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively (in thousands):
The Company's loans within the hospitality industry have shown signs of recovery that are reflected by hotel occupancy and restaurant utilization trends. Hotel operators in BNC's loan portfolio are reporting positive trends, and in some cases stronger balance sheets. Despite these positive indications, labor shortages limit capacity in some cases, and potential inflationary impacts on travel and leisure activities continue to be a closely monitored.
While the Company's loan portfolio and credit risk may still be subject to pandemic related risks, management believes that this potential risk remains qualitatively captured in the Company's allowance for credit losses.
Capital
Banks and bank holding companies operate under separate regulatory capital requirements. As of June 30, 2022, the Company's capital ratios exceeded all regulatory capital thresholds, including the capital conservation buffer.
A summary of BNC's capital ratios at June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, is presented below:
The Common Equity Tier 1 ratio, which is generally a comparison of a bank's core equity capital to its total risk weighted assets, is a measure of the current risk profile of the Bank's asset base from a regulatory perspective. The Tier 1 leverage ratio, which is based on average assets, does not consider the mix of risk-weighted assets.
The Company regularly evaluates the sufficiency of its capital to ensure compliance with regulatory capital standards and to serve as a source of strength for the Bank. The Company manages capital by assessing the composition of capital and the amounts available for growth, risk, or other purposes. The Company made an election at the adoption of BASEL III to exclude changes in accumulated other comprehensive income from the calculation of regulatory ratios.
About BNCCORP, INC.
BNCCORP, INC., headquartered in Bismarck, N.D., is a registered bank holding company dedicated to providing banking and wealth management services to businesses and consumers in its local markets. The Company operates community banking and wealth management businesses in North Dakota and Arizona from 11 locations. BNC also conducts mortgage banking from 9 locations in Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Arizona and North Dakota.
This news release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of BNC. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of our management and on information currently available to management are generally identifiable by the use of words such as "expect", "believe", "anticipate", "at the present time". "plan", "optimistic", "intend", "estimate", "may", "will", "would", "could", "should", "future" and other expressions relating to future periods. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding our expectations regarding future market conditions and our ability to capture opportunities and pursue growth strategies, our expected operating results such as revenue growth and earnings and our expectations of the effects of the regulatory environment or current or future pandemics on our earnings for the foreseeable future. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the impact of pandemics, the impact of current and future regulation; the risks of loans and investments, including dependence on local and regional economic conditions; competition for our customers from other providers of financial services; possible adverse effects of changes in interest rates, including the effects of such changes on mortgage banking revenues and derivative contracts and associated accounting consequences; risks associated with our acquisition and growth strategies; and other risks which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. In addition, all statements in this news release, including forward-looking statements, speak only of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events.
This press release contains references to financial measures, which are not defined in GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures include tangible common equity to total period end assets ratio. These non-GAAP financial measures have been included as the Company believes they are helpful for investors to analyze and evaluate the Company's financial condition.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (NASA: COD), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of molecular diagnostic tests, announced today it will release its second quarter 2022 results on Thursday, August 11, 2022, after the market close. The Company will also host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss its financial results with analysts and institutional investors. Management on the call will include Dwight Egan, CEO, Brian Brown, CFO, and Andrew Benson, Head of Investor Relations.
The call and webcast will be available via:
Webcast: ir.codiagnostics.com on the Events & Webcast's page
Conference Call: 877-317-6789 (domestic) or 412-317-6789 (international)
If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be recorded and later made available on the Company's website.
About Co-Diagnostics, Inc.
Co-Diagnostics, Inc., a Utah corporation, is a molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures, and markets state-of-the-art diagnostics technologies. The Company's technologies are utilized for tests that are designed using the detection and/or analysis of nucleic acid molecules (DNA or RNA). The Company also uses its proprietary technology to design specific tests to locate genetic markers for use in industries other than infectious disease and license the use of those tests to specific customers.
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NEOM, Saudi Arabia, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NEOM, the sustainable regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia, announced today the appointment of Dr. Andreas Cangellaris as the Founding President of NEOM U – NEOM's first university. Dr. Cangellaris is joining NEOM from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he is the M. E. Van Valkenburg Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering and has been serving as Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost since 2018.
Education is central to the well-being of societies and the development of vibrant ecosystems. NEOM aims to establish a world-class Education, Research and Innovation (ERI) hub that empowers future generations while using technology to engender new ways of learning from early years on, through primary, secondary, post-secondary education and beyond. These goals support the transformation of Saudi Arabia's educational sector. NEOM U, as one of the key pillars of NEOM's vision for its education sector, will contribute to this endeavor by creating a nexus of innovation and knowledge that will attract students from all over the Kingdom and the world.
Dr. Cangellaris will lead the development of NEOM U on its journey to become a pre-eminent knowledge institution that supports NEOM's vision as an innovation hub and a society enhanced by the opportunities of new technology. It will be a university without boundaries, leveraging next-generation educational technologies with both on-site and online learning. Its graduates will be known for digital/technological thinking and the ability to design innovative solutions in context. The development of NEOM's different sectors will provide a unique living laboratory for immersive ERI. Initial academic and research programs will cover computer science, engineering and design, media, art and entertainment, as well as business. One common theme will be a CS+X undergraduate core curriculum rooted in the natural sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences.
Dr. Cangellaris has overseen the academic and research programs of a highly regarded US academic institution with over 50,000 students, 15 colleges and 150+ programs of study and in excess of USD 600 million in annual research expenditures. A distinguished scholar in the fields of computational electromagnetics and electronic design automation, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Thessaloniki, Greece and his graduate degrees, a Master of Science and Ph.D., in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.
Commenting on the new appointment, Nadhmi Al-Nasr, CEO of NEOM, said: "Education is central to achieving NEOM's vision and ambitious goals. I am delighted that we have attracted a person of the caliber of Dr. Cangellaris to lead one of the critical pillars of our education sector. NEOM U is our first step toward developing a postsecondary education that is accessible to all, attracting the brightest students from all over Kingdom and the world. We want it to be a differentiator and a powerful signal of NEOM's commitment to pioneering ideas in a world inspired by innovation."
Commenting on his appointment, Dr. Cangellaris said: "I am thrilled and honored to have been given the opportunity to be the Founding President of NEOM U, to help build it and to lead it in its quest to inspire, catalyze, foster and enable the positive change NEOM aspires to bring to the world. To change the world for the better, you need everyone to become a change agent. And this is what NEOM U will do, by bringing together learners from the Kingdom and the world in NEOM's living laboratory and immersing them in the learning of how the deliberate, responsible, innovative use of technology can improve our world and the human condition."
Dr. Jean-Lou Chameau, the chair of the International Steering Council (a council composed of world leaders in education and research that advise NEOM in matters pertaining to the Education, Research and Innovation sector), added, "Dr. Cangellaris, a distinguished scholar and teacher with extensive experience in academic leadership, brings a world-class perspective to NEOM U. The ISC and I were impressed by his vision and ideas for higher education and research: He can drive NEOM U's efforts to become a destination as a global university for the best scholars and students as well as foster new pathways to academic degrees."
About NEOM
NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a New Future might look like. It is a region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea being built from the ground up as a living laboratory – a place where entrepreneurship will chart the course for this New Future. It will be a destination and a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.
NEOM will include hyperconnected, cognitive towns and cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations. As a hub for innovation, entrepreneurs, business leaders and companies will come to research, incubate and commercialize new technologies and enterprises in groundbreaking ways. Residents of NEOM will embody an international ethos and embrace a culture of exploration, risk-taking and diversity.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Umpires barred Dodgers manager Dave Roberts from using a position player to pitch the ninth inning against the New York Mets on Saturday night, enforcing a rule that prevents teams from using non-pitchers with a deficit of five runs or fewer.
Roberts said he did not realize the rule was in effect after it was initially passed prior to the 2020 season, then suspended for two years amid rule adjustments prompted by the pandemic.
“It’s a rule that obviously is in place for 2022. They were talking about it in 2020,” he said. “The goalposts have been moving a lot. It’s an oversight on my part, but I do recall that we did it last year. They kind of had to confer to make sure that it was the case. They got it right, the umpires.”
With Los Angeles trailing 9-4, Roberts sent utility player Zach McKinstry to the mound to begin the ninth, but McKinstry was halted by umpires. A lengthy delay and discussion followed, and umpires used headsets to discuss the situation with officials in New York.
Crew chief C.B. Bucknor announced that McKinstry would not be allowed to pitch, and right-hander Evan Phillips began warming in the Dodgers bullpen.
Roberts inferred that Mets manager Buck Showalter demanded the rule be enforced, but Showalter said the umpires acted without his intervention.
“I looked up at the scoreboard and thought I had something wrong,” Showalter said. “Nine minus four, what’s more than that?”
When umpires signaled that Phillips needed to relocate his warm-up throws to the game mound, bullpen coach Josh Bard jogged out of the bullpen and screamed that Phillips wasn’t ready. Phillips was given unlimited time to warm up, and the delay lasted around 11 minutes in total.
Showalter shook his head repeatedly and paced in the visiting dugout during the delay. He walked onto the field for an explanation from umpires after Bucknor’s announcement, but said later he was not upset that Phillips was given full time to loosen up.
“I was wondering if the guy they brought in to pitch was eligible to play or they burned him,” Showalter said.
After position players made 90 pitching appearances in 2019 and 75 in 2018, Major League Baseball and the players association agreed prior to the 2020 season to outlaw using position players as pitchers in games with a deficit of five runs or fewer. The rule was suspended the past two years amid concerns over pitcher injuries prompted by the pandemic, but it was restored this season.
McKinstry could have pitched in the ninth inning if he was designated as a two-way player, but the infielder, who was called up on Thursday, is not. The Dodgers do not have anyone designated as a two-way player. McKinstry was moved to third base instead.
“Ideally, I would’ve like to have Evan for two (innings) tomorrow. I’m still trying to manage to win a series and not just keep the game close,” Roberts said.
Dodgers starter Walker Buehler made the shortest start of his career, allowing five runs in 2 1/3 innings, and Los Angeles ended up using seven pitchers. Phillips allowed one hit and struck out two in the ninth, and the Dodgers lost 9-4.
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Onboards Jake Carl as Senior Vice President – HealthCare Markets and Protik Kundu as Vice President – Sales (Retail & CPG)
NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JK Tech, a global provider of next-generation digital transformation services, has strengthened its leadership team in the US with the appointment of Jake Carl as Senior Vice President – HealthCare Markets and Protik Kundu as Vice President – Sales (Retail & CPG).
Jake brings with him over two decades of experience in the healthcare domain comprising of interactions with payers, providers, laboratories, and life sciences companies. Having worked across AI, RPA, NLP, Cloud, PaaS, and SaaS, solutions, at JK Tech, he will be primarily responsible for shaping the company's market-facing healthcare solutions and focusing on Client Acquisitions. On the other hand, Protik has 23+ years of experience in helping customers with various IT initiatives including digital transformation across various industries including CPG, Retail, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Services, and Insurance. He was associated with system integrators like Wipro, HCL, Cognizant & Zensar Technologies and was recent with Kloud9, leading their Sales Team in AI-driven digital transformation. He is an alumnus of IIT Kanpur (B.Tech) and IIT Bombay (Master of Management). He will be working closely on shaping JK Tech's Retail & CPG solutions and enabling client acquisitions.
Commenting on the aggressive hiring strategy, Aloke Paskar, President & CEO, JK Tech, said, "We are focused on bringing in the best from the industry. The appointed senior level executives, with their extensive experience, will support us in integrating our operations, strengthening our processes, and driving JK Tech's technology offerings to the next level."
Talking about his new role, Jake Carl, said, "I am extremely excited to join JK Tech and be part of this phenomenal transformation and growth journey. We have all the right ingredients to become a preferred technology provider for clients across industries and will be working to deliver on the company's vision of 'committed to a superior experience'."
Adding to this, Protik Kundu, commented, "I look forward to working with the highly skilled and experienced team of JK Tech, especially at such a pivotal time of growth and momentum for the company. With JK Tech re-affirming its position as a Data Transformation leader and launching path-breaking technology solutions, especially in the areas of hyperautomation for several industries and helping them to embrace & accelerate the digital transformation, the role is full of opportunities."
About JK Tech
JK Tech is a next-generation Digital and IT services provider enabling clients globally to navigate their digital transformation. JK Tech stands by its vision of "committed to a superior experience" with its customers, its people, and its social environment.
JK Tech offers specialized capabilities across automotive, manufacturing, retail & consumer products, healthcare with its niche solutions across Modernization and Automation that help improve their performance and create lasting value across its enterprises.
To learn more, visit www.jktech.com. Find JK Tech on Twitter, LinkedIn
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Project expands company's growing portfolio of zero-carbon power generation facilities
IRVING, Texas, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced its Emerald Grove Solar Facility in Crane County, Texas, is online and generating electricity for summer. The 108-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) project is the third of seven new renewable and energy storage projects Vistra is bringing online across Texas over the next few years and the latest addition to the company's portfolio of zero-carbon power generation assets, known as Vistra Zero.
Vistra Zero projects completed and online in spring 2022 include:
- Brightside Solar Facility, Live Oak County, TX – 50 MW
- DeCordova Energy Storage Facility, Hood County, TX – 260 MW/260 MWh
- Emerald Grove Solar Facility, Crane County, TX – 108 MW
Together with its existing emission-free generation assets, including the most efficient nuclear plant in the country – Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, these projects bring the company's zero-carbon Vistra Zero portfolio to nearly 3,300 MW online, with plans to grow to more than 7,300 MW by 2026.
"With our Emerald Grove Solar Facility now online, Vistra has taken another important step in transitioning our fleet to cleaner electric generation," said Curt Morgan, CEO of Vistra. "In the two years since announcing a nearly $1 billion capital investment within ERCOT, our teams have executed with precision despite the challenges that exist today. We've shown that we can deliver the green energy alternatives many retail customers are looking for while providing affordable and reliable electricity to the growing Texas population."
Situated on 1,100 acres in Crane County, Emerald Grove is comprised of 316,416 photovoltaic solar panels that can generate enough electricity to power approximately 54,000 average residences in the ERCOT market during normal grid conditions. The facility's west Texas location allows the panels to take advantage of higher solar irradiance levels, increasing output just as demand climbs across the state.
"Emerald Grove is coming online in time to power Texas through what's predicted to be a record-breaking summer for energy use," said Jim Burke, Vistra president and chief financial officer. "Vistra's diverse set of power generation facilities allow us to combine battery storage and renewables, such as Emerald Grove, with dispatchable generation to provide lower-carbon, reliable electricity while maintaining grid resilience."
Emerald Grove Solar Facility utilizes solar panel technology from First Solar; Mortenson provided engineering and construction expertise.
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About Vistra
Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, providing essential resources for customers, commerce, and communities. Vistra combines an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with safe, reliable, diverse, and efficient power generation. The company brings its products and services to market in 20 states and the District of Columbia, including six of the seven competitive wholesale markets in the U.S. and markets in Canada, as well. Serving nearly 4.3 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers with electricity and natural gas, Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and offers over 50 renewable energy plans. The company is also the largest competitive power generator in the U.S. with a capacity of approximately 39,000 megawatts powered by a diverse portfolio, including natural gas, nuclear, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. In addition, Vistra is a large purchaser of wind power. The company owns and operates the 400-MW/1,600-MWh battery energy storage system in Moss Landing, California, the largest of its kind in the world. Vistra is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company's sustainability report at https://www.vistracorp.com/sustainability/.
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Any forward-looking statement speaks only at the date on which it is made, and except as may be required by law, Vistra will not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all of them; nor can Vistra assess the impact of each such factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.
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Offering the largest reach in the DMV, this exclusive deal will include gameday coverage on Big 100.3 FM and more ways for fans to listen daily on the iHeartRadio App, a free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service
LANDOVER, Md., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Washington Commanders announced a new three-year partnership deal with iHeartMedia D.C. to be the team's exclusive radio broadcast partner. Beginning in the 2022 season, live gameday broadcasts will run on iHeartMedia's BIG 100.3 FM and be featured on the station's website and on the iHeartRadio app, iHeartMedia's free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service. This new partnership will expand the team's reach across the DMV, giving more fans the ability to listen and engage with the Washington Commanders on a daily basis and helping to grow the team's fanbase in the region.
In addition to the team's radio gameday broadcast, this partnership will offer a robust lineup of exclusive programming across iHeartMedia D.C.'s radio stations and on the iHeartRadio App. New this season, fans will also be able to access archived radio broadcasts of the team's games anytime via the Commanders channel on the iHeartRadio App.
"We are excited to team up with iHeartMedia as we enter our inaugural season as the Washington Commanders," said Jason Wright, President of the Washington Commanders. "After careful consideration and a thorough evaluation process, we chose iHeartMedia to join our growing list of strategic partners because of their shared commitment, creative approach and aggressive plan for elevating the fan experience through their prioritization of our football games, content and events across their many radio and online platforms. With the largest reach in the DMV, and as the most downloaded and streamed podcasting publisher in the United States, iHeartMedia outperforms competitors in every demographic and daypart. We feel confident this partnership will be a win for all parties involved, but especially for our fans who will benefit from expanded access and content within the DMV and beyond."
With a shared emphasis on creating engaging fan experiences, this partnership will also connect Commanders fans to iHeartMedia D.C.'s large portfolio of talent, including DJs and artists, through in-market team and iHeartMedia events such as Commanders' Draft and Training Camp activities and iHeartMedia's HOT 99.5's Jingle Ball, WMZQ-Fest, DC101-derland and WASH Holiday.
"The Washington Commanders are an iconic brand that we are excited to join forces with," said Kevin LeGrett, President of iHeartMedia Sports. "President Jason Wright and his team are doing great work on the branding of the Commanders and the passion fans have for this team is infectious. This is going to a powerful partnership."
"iHeartMedia DC is thrilled to announce the inaugural broadcast partnership with the Washington Commanders," said Aaron Hyland Region President iHeartMedia. "We are incredibly excited to deliver all of the live Washington Commanders action to the DMV and beyond by utilizing BIG100 and iHeartMedia's unmatched reach in broadcast, podcast, streaming audio and live events."
The partnership with the Commanders represents iHeartMedia's 18th National Football League partnership.
iHeartMedia D.C. includes stations:
- BIG 100.3 Washington's Classic Rock
- 97.1 WASH-FM Best Variety of 80s, 90s and Today
- HOT 99.5 DC's #1 Hit Music Station
- DC101 DC's Alternative Rock
- 98.7 WMZQ Today's Best Country
- DMV's Black Information Network 1120 News & Talk
- 104.7 WONK-FM. Washington, DC. News & Talk
About the Washington Commanders
Owned by Dan and Tanya Snyder since 1999, the Washington Commanders were founded in Boston in 1932 and are one of the original members of the NFL's Eastern Division. The Washington Commanders relocated to Washington, D.C. in 1937 and have since become one of the most recognizable professional sports franchises in history, featuring multiple Hall of Fame coaches, 19 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and one recipient of the Walter Payton Man of The Year Award, Darrell Green. A proud and storied franchise, the team has won five World Championship titles including the 1937 and 1942 National Football League Championship games, as well as Super Bowls XVII, XXII and XXVI. Since 1997, the Team has played their home games at FedExField, a multi-purpose stadium located in Landover, MD. Washington Commanders Football Operations are headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia, and its Business Operations are headquartered at FedExField.
About iHeartMedia D.C.
iHeartMedia DC owns and operates WASH-FM, WBIG-FM, WIHT-FM, WMZQ-FM, WONK-FM, WUST-AM, WWDC-FM, and is part of iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month, and has a portfolio of unmatched consumer brands and industry-leading events. iHeart's broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled reach of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next four podcast publishers combined; has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand; and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Two Las Vegas-based podcasts are teaming up to offer a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who killed rapper Tupac Shakur.
Tuesday marks 26 years since the death of Shakur, one of the most prolific figures in hip-hop.
On Sept. 7, 1996, Shakur was hit by four bullets in a drive-by shooting at an intersection a block off the Las Vegas Strip while leaving a Mike Tyson fight at the MGM Grand Plaza. He died on Sept. 13, 1996, in the hospital.
He was 25.
The Problem Solver Show and the Action Junkeez Podcast are now offering $100,000 for the arrest and conviction of Shakur’s killer, the shows confirmed Sunday.
The Problem Solver Show’s producer, David Kohlmeier, is a retired Henderson police officer.
In May, Kohlmeier and Daniel Minor said they were offering a reward of $5,000 for finding additional remains in Lake Mead.
Anyone with any information can contact The Problem Solver Show at 702-999-1111. There is also an anonymous hotline: 1-833-TIPSCASH (847-7227).
Police urge anyone with information on the crime to contact LVMPD Homicide at (702) 828-3521, or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555 or go online to crimestoppersofnv.com. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/las-vegas-based-podcasts-offering-100k-to-find-who-killed-tupac-shakur/ | 2022-09-13T13:21:44Z |
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Daniel Davis, a Financial Markets and Regulation partner who supports clients in the fields of cryptoassets and derivatives by providing practical advisory services for their ongoing business activities and assistance regarding regulatory investigations and enforcement actions, was honored among the 2022 Cryptocurrency/Blockchain/Fintech Trailblazers by the National Law Journal, an ALM publication.
Before joining Katten, Davis served for four years as General Counsel at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), heading the agency's 65-person Office of the General Counsel. In this role, he managed review of all proposed and final rules and other recommended agency and staff actions; reviewed all enforcement actions and addressed an array of legal questions about labor and employment, congressional inquiries and other matters.
"Dan leverages his exceptional experience tracking the growth of cryptocurrency and other digital assets, which has created enormous opportunities and risks for clients. This has expanded need for the kind of broad-based, trailblazing legal services he provides," said Lance Zinman, Global Chairman of Katten's Financial Markets and Funds group, which includes Dan's practice.
"Dan is an extremely skilled attorney who knows the processes, the players and particularly the ever-changing regulation impacting digital assets and other areas," Zinman added. "He can defend clients in any forum and is quite worthy of the Trailblazer distinction."
Davis began at the CFTC in 2017, shortly after the then-chairman established LabCFTC to help the agency better understand developments in digital assets and fintech matters. That groundbreaking program's director reported directly to Davis and the program now reports directly to the chairman as the Office of Technology and Innovation. During his tenure, Davis received the CFTC's highest honor, the Chairman's Award for Excellence, for his extraordinary work.
At Katten, Davis co-hosts the "Crypto with Katten" series, which recently presented "Summer 2022: The Winter of (Crypto's) Discontent — A Review of Current Legal and Regulatory Developments." In addition to his work with crypto industry participants, Davis works with futures commission merchants, swap dealers, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, designated contract markets and derivatives clearing organizations, among others, to navigate rules issued by financial agencies. He also advises on potential enforcement priorities, staff relief and exemptive orders as well as comments on proposed financial agency rules.
Davis is the 14th Katten partner over the past four years to be named an ALM Trailblazer. The honor spotlights attorneys and other professionals who are "agents of change" in their respective practice areas. Selectees are profiled in the American Lawyer and National Law Journal.
Zinman was distinguished last year for his pioneering legal work in the area of proprietary and algorithmic trading. Other Katten honorees include Real Estate partner Louise Carroll, who was named a Trailblazer this month; Commercial Litigation chair David Crichlow; Financial Markets and Regulation chair Gary DeWaal; Corporate partner Mark Grossmann; Litigation partner David Halberstadter; Katten CEO Noah Heller; East Coast Real Estate chair Kenneth Lore; Health Care partner Laura Keidan Martin; Entertainment and Media Litigation chair/LA office managing partner Zia Modabber; Intellectual Property department chair Deepro Mukerjee; Dallas office managing partner Mark Solomon; and Securities Litigation chair Bruce Vanyo.
Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm's core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.
For more information, visit katten.com.
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America's #1 dimmer is joining the Caséta smart lighting control system
COOPERSBURG, Pa., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Lutron Electronics, the trusted leader in lighting control and automated shading solutions, is introducing the Diva smart dimmer and the Claro smart switch to its Caséta portfolio. The Diva smart dimmer combines the distinctive look and simple user experience of the DIVA design with the Caséta portfolio, the industry's most connected smart lighting control system.
"Lutron's Diva dimmer has been a favorite of homeowners and electrical professionals for over 30 years," said Matt Swatsky, Vice-President, Residential Connected Home Business at Lutron. "We are excited to give our customers a new product that uses the DIVA design, wires virtually the same, and has the same quality that they have come to expect with the original Diva dimmer, but now, has a wireless option and connects to their smart home".
This new product gives electrical professionals and homeowners another option to deliver the best lighting experience while complementing the existing paddle switches already in the home. The intuitive paddle design adds precise dimming control with a soft-glow light bar and preset functionality to set the perfect mood.
Like the original Diva dimmer, the new Diva smart dimmer works with the home's existing wiring and doesn't require a neutral wire. Added wireless connectivity offers electrical professionals and homeowners the ability to add a second "switch" almost anywhere by simply pairing the Diva smart dimmer with a Pico smart remote- saving time and money without running wires or cutting holes in walls. The Diva smart dimmer also offers additional flexibility. It can be installed in a wired 3-way application using either an existing mechanical switch or wired accessory switch.
As with all Caséta products, homeowners can use the Lutron smart hub to unlock powerful smart features. Easily create customized scenes and schedules, like "Welcome Home" to ensure family members always return at sunset to a well-lit house; and "Movie time" that dims multiple lights and even closes the shades with a single button press to set the scene.
Caséta smart lighting controls provide flexibility and control beyond the wall switch, so you can set and manage your lights from virtually anywhere using the wireless remote, app, or even your voice. The Smart Hub uses its own ultra-fast, reliable network that doesn't rely on Wi-Fi – so your lights and custom schedules will still work, even if your Wi-Fi goes down.
The Diva smart dimmer and the Claro smart switch will be available starting September 12, 2022 on homedepot.com as well as at select Home Depot stores and Electrical Distributors
Electrical Professionals can learn more here
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Founded in 1961, Lutron Electronics is headquartered in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania. From dimmers for the home, to lighting management systems for entire buildings, the company offers more than 15,000 energy-saving products, sold in more than 100 countries. In the US alone, Lutron products save an estimated 10 billion kWh of electricity, or approximately $1 billion in utility costs per year. The company's early inventions – including the first solid-state electronic dimmer invented by Lutron's founder, Joel Spira – are now at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington, DC.
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EASTHAMPTON, Mass., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Why was this year's conference important?
Speakers discussed the issues of child abuse, severe trauma, and PTSD.
When and where: August 20 and 21, 2022, online.
What are the conference goals?
Stopping future occurrences of ritual abuse.
Helping survivors of ritual abuse.
Naming groups participating in these activities.
Uniting those working to stop ritual abuse.
Who spoke at the conference?
Valerie Sinason (retired child psychotherapist, and adult psychoanalyst) spoke about her 30 years in the field of ritual abuse, mind control and dissociation. She answered the questions: Is there any improvement in police and professional response to such allegations? How much credence is given to deniers and purveyors of misinformation? https://ritualabuse.us/smart/valerie-sinason/
Neil Brick (survivor and researcher of severe abuse) discussed the modern false memory syndrome movement in the US. He compared this movement to the movement in the 1990s. He verified that both movements use false theories about memory implantation, promote pseudoscientific theories about memory and dissociation and harass trauma victims. His newsletter has been published for over 27 years. https://ritualabuse.us http://neilbrick.com
Dr. Randall Noblitt (a clinical psychologist and professor of clinical psychology) explained the history of ritual abuse and severe trauma. He reviewed the scholarly literature and analyzed the incorrect theories of those promoting false memory syndrome. He discussed evidence of ritual abuse crimes. https://ritualabuse.us/smart/randy-noblitt/
Wendy Hoffman (survivor and researcher of severe trauma) discussed how she had amnesia for most of her life. She discussed how people live as unaware mind-controlled victims. She explains how you can find out who you are and what your life has been and can be in the future. Her presentation explores some of the benefits of relinquishing slavery and learning who you are. Self-knowledge is the way out. https://ritualabuse.us/smart/wendy-hoffman/
Dr. Laurie Matthew OBE (founder of Ritual Abuse Network Forum (RANS) discussed her 20 plus years of setting up services and supporting survivors of ritual abuse in Scotland. She discussed her experience of raising awareness about ritual abuse in the UK and the issues she has encountered along the way. www.18u.org.uk www.violenceispreventable.org.uk
Where can I find additional resources?
S.M.A.R.T. newsletter examines connections between ritual abuse and secretive organizations. SMARTNEWS@aol.com http://ritualabuse.us/
Survivorship is one of the oldest and most respected organizations supporting survivors of extreme child abuse. https://survivorship.org
Proof That Ritual Abuse Exists http://childabusewiki.org/index.php/Ritual_Abuse
Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality Disorder) http://childabusewiki.org/index.php/Dissociative_Identity_Disorder
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A wildfire fed by dry, brittle brush engulfed 500 acres near Liberty Hill over the weekend as an elevated fire danger advisory was issued for a large swath of North and Central Texas, including Bell County.
The Williamson County fire, initially 100 acres Saturday, increased in a remote area on Tower Road, south of the north fork of the San Gabriel River and west of Lake Georgetown. The fire prompted residential evacuations, but many of those residents have returned to their homes by Sunday, officials said.
The San Gabriel fire was 50% contained by Sunday afternoon, Texas A&M Forest Service said.
“Crews are mopping up and improving containment line,” the agency said in a Twitter post Sunday. “Air resources have assisted in cooling the perimeter and reinforcing the line with retardant.”
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell, in a Tweet, added: “Thus far there have been 12 DC-10 loads of retardant and 50 plane loads of water dumped in the area.”
The Fuels and Fire Behavioral Advisory — jointly issued Saturday afternoon by Texas A&M Forest Service and Oklahoma Forestry Services — extends from north central Oklahoma south to Williamson County, Bell’s southerly neighbor. The advisory area also extends east to the piney woods and goes southeasterly between San Antonio and Houston in a finger-like shape.
“Wildfires continue to impact communities across our state, and the State of Texas is working around the clock to ensure Texans and their loved ones are kept safe,” Gov. Greg Abbott said Saturday during a news conference in Glen Rose regarding the Chalk Mountain fire, now estimated at 6,735 acres and 20% contained.
“Thank you to the brave first responders and emergency response personnel for their courage in protecting their local communities. As we continue our efforts to safeguard our communities, Texans should remain vigilant, weather-aware, and mindful of guidance from their local officials as we navigate potential and ongoing fires.”
Bell and 214 Texas counties already have burn bans in place as the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 99% of the state is affected by drought conditions.
Abbott recently renewed a wildfire disaster declaration that includes 72 counties affected by wildfire threats. He also renewed a drought disaster declaration for 189 counties affected by exceptional drought conditions. Bell County is included in both disaster declarations.
Abbott urged Texans who sustain damage related to wildfires to submit damage assessments through the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s self-reporting survey at damage.tdem.texas.gov. Users should select “Wildfire Outbreak” as the active incident.
Extreme fire growth
The forestry advisory said “long-term drought and critically low live fuel mixtures in high-risk fuels have produced dangerous fire behavior conditions.”
“Extreme fire growth potential and fireline intensity is to be expected during both initial attack and extended attack operations, especially when critical fire weather is occurring,” the advisory said. “… Typical barriers to fire spread cannot be depended upon including roadways, rivers and hardwood river bottoms.”
The advisory was spurred by “persistent and intensifying drought conditions” in June and mid-July.
“Below normal rainfall and consistent temperatures over 100 degrees in mid-July further degraded live moisture values,” the advisory said.
Wildfires could remain quite active into nights because of “poor overnight moisture recovery.”
“The public will need to be advised to avoid areas in the vicinity of ongoing fires and heed evacuation notices coordinated by local incident responders,” the advisory said.
Airtanker base
The advisory was issued a week after an airtanker base was established in Austin to aid in the statewide fight against wildfires.
The Austin Airtanker Base at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport serves as a reload station for aircraft coming and going to wildfires, forest officials said.
“Opening the airtanker base will allow for faster response times and great cost efficiency when responding to wildfires in Texas,” Texas A&M Forest Service said in a Facebook post.
Air crews fighting the San Gabriel fire reloaded with water from Lake Georgetown, according to social media videos that showed airtankers landing on the lake.
Since Jan. 1, Texas A&M Forest Service and local fire departments have responded to 6,809 wildfires for 596,427 acres burned across the state, the agency said. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_993b0c88-0bce-11ed-8060-df56ec8094dc.html | 2022-07-25T04:40:00Z |
6 ATVs, Dodge Charger, marijuana, guns, drugs seized in Ohio, police say
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Six ATVs, a Dodge Charger, guns, marijuana, and other drugs were seized at a residence on Cleveland’s West Side as a search warrant was executed on May 12, the Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed.
WOIO reports, the warrant was executed by the OSHP Vehicle Theft Unit in partnership with the Cleveland Division of Police, National Insurance Crime Bureau, and the Ohio BMV, according to OSHP.
OSHP stated the following were seized as a result of this warrant execution:
- Six ATVs
- 2017 Dodge Charger
- Two firearms
- Approximately 10 pounds of illegal marijuana
- Additional illicit drugs
- Criminal tools
The 2017 Dodge Charger and one of the ATVs were reported as stolen, but the other five ATVs have tampered vehicle identification numbers, OSHP said.
The execution of this warrant was part of an ongoing investigation and continued collaboration by all agencies involved, OSHP stated.
OSHP said all charges are pending at this time as the case investigation is still active and ongoing.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed investor Blake Masters in the crowded Republican Senate primary in Arizona, citing the candidate’s strident support of Trump’s lies about the 2020 election.
The former president said in a statement that Masters is a “great modern-day thinker” and that Masters’ chief rival, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, has done nothing about the election fraud that Trump falsely claims cost him a second term.
Republicans hope the winner of the Aug. 2 primary can unseat Sen. Mark Kelley, who faces no major opposition for the Democratic nomination, and flip control of the Senate back to the GOP in one of the most closely contested general election races in November.
Trump’s endorsement could shake up a primary campaign that is without a clear front-runner and is largely defined by jockeying for Trump’s backing. Despite his reelection loss to Democrat Joe Biden, Trump remains popular with his party’s core supporters.
In picking Masters, Trump sided with another acolyte of tech investor Peter Thiel after Trump’s backing helped “Hillbilly Elegy” author JD Vance secure the GOP nomination in Ohio last month.
Masters, 35, has been a fierce critic of the technology industry where he built his career and has given voice to the cultural grievances that animate GOP base voters. He has called for reducing legal immigration and espoused the baseless “great replacement” conspiracy theory, claiming Democrats are trying to “replace Americans who were born here.”
He has said “I think Trump won in 2020,” and has claimed that election officials, the media and big tech companies “conspired to manipulate the 2020 election.”
Masters, who grew up in Tucson and moved back to southern Arizona in 2018, was until recently a senior executive for Thiel’s investment firm and foundation. Masters is making his first run for political office.
He gained notoriety in some circles for his detailed notes on a class Thiel taught at Stanford University. The two collaborated on the 2014 book, “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future,” and Masters went to work for Thiel. He rose to chief operating officer of Thiel Capital and president of the Thiel Foundation.
Trump, who has long hyped the power of his endorsements and held up his record as a measure of his ongoing hold on the Republican Party, has been bruised by a series of losses in early primary races in recent weeks.
Last month, Georgia voters rejected Trump’s efforts to punish the Republican governor and secretary of state, both of whom rebuffed Trump’s extraordinary efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Trump’s chosen candidates lost in Nebraska, Idaho and North Carolina. In Pennsylvania, the Senate primary that pitted Trump-endorsed celebrity heart surgeon Mehmet Oz against former hedge fund CEO David McCormick is in the midst of a recount.
But then former president does have some major wins, particularly in Ohio last month, where Vance spiked in the polls after Trump’s endorsement in the Senate race.
Trump is counting on the next round of major primaries to counter perceptions that his influence over the Republican Party is waning as he lays the groundwork for a 2024 presidential run.
In addition to the Arizona Senate race, Trump is targeting Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, a chief Trump critic who voted for his impeachment and is the top Republican on the House committee investigating the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Trump held a rally last weekend in the state to boost Cheney’s primary challenger, Harriet Hageman, who is currently far ahead in the polls.
Trump had long been expected to endorse Masters. Like Vance, Masters is a Thiel protégé whose campaign has received millions in support from the tech billionaire, who co-founded PayPal and was an early investor in Facebook. Many had expected Trump to make his support official after Vance’s win.
“Despite having such an amazing business career and wonderful family, Blake has decided that he wants to make a difference for the people of our Country,” Trump said in a statement endorsing Masters.
He said Masters would be strong on border security and gun rights, would cut taxes and regulations, and would support the military.
Masters, in response, said in a statement, “I wish everyone could know how this feels.” He said that “soon we will have a young, fearless, dynamic America First coalition in the U.S. Senate.”
As in most contested Republican primaries, Trump’s Arizona endorsement is a prize that was the subject of intense positioning by most of the candidates. Several, including Masters, made multiple trips to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Florida and sought favor with the former president’s advisers. Last summer, businessman Jim Lamon, in a bid to draw Trump’s attention, aired an ad on Fox News in the New York-New Jersey market while Trump was staying at his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey.
Trump in April ruled out backing Brnovich, who has opened a criminal investigation into the 2020 election in Arizona’s largest county after claims of fraud by Trump and his allies based on conspiracy theories and misleading data. Brnovich has trumpeted some of the allegations, claiming they raise questions about that election, but he did not deliver what Trump wanted most: indictments of election workers.
Trump again attacked Brnovich in his statement endorsing Masters, repeating the falsehood that the election in Arizona was “rigged and stolen.”
Trump has made a habit of announcing his endorsements just days or weeks before major races. That can add to the drama, but it also gives the campaigns he supports little time to publicize his endorsement. Trump has noted in the days after the Pennsylvania primary that his endorsement of Oz came “very late, many days AFTER Early Voting began,” suggesting he may have come to recognize that impact of his timing.
Former Arizona National Guard Adjutant Gen. Mick McGuire and state utility regulator Justin Olson also are running for the Senate nomination.
Kelly is a retired astronaut who became well-known in the state when his wife, then-U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, was shot and critically wounded at a constituent event in Tucson in 2011. Kelly was elected last year to finish the last two years of the late GOP Sen. John McCain’s term and is now seeking a full six-year term.
Once a GOP stronghold, Arizona has become a battleground thanks to a growing Latino population, an influx of more moderate newcomers and Republicans’ struggles with suburban women during the Trump presidency.
The race will serve as a test of how enduring those Democratic gains will be. Polls show Biden’s approval rating floundering and voters frustrated with steep inflation and rising gas prices.
The Club for Growth, a powerful spending group that has clashed with Trump in recent weeks, spending millions backing rivals of several of his chosen candidates, praised Trump’s decision in Arizona.
The organization’s president, David McIntosh, said that when the group and Trump work together, “real conservatives win, and that’s exactly what will happen in Arizona.”
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Colvin reported from New York. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/trump-endorses-investor-masters-in-arizona-senate-primary/ | 2022-06-02T22:48:37Z |
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Heart Diagnostics is pleased to announce the availability of the Polygenic Risk Map™. These genetic tests leverage Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) to provide physicians with a much more precise understanding of their patient's absolute genetic risk of complex disease, allowing for the creation of early, personalized intervention strategies.
Currently, genetic risk evaluations predominately rely on the presence of individual genes or genetic variants that identify potential disease risks. By contrast, Polygenic Risk Scores analyze up to several million genetic variants through genome-wide modeling and advanced statistical analysis to distinguish the likelihood of diseases including coronary artery disease, breast cancer, prostate cancer, type II diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and others. In turn, PRS has three main clinical applications:
- Inform prevention strategies, including the prescription of preventative medications
- Increase precision in existing risk assessments that rely on limited genetic or phenotypic risk markers
- Better understand cases of chronic diseases where no other risk factors are present
The Polygenic Risk Map™ is available from Boston Heart and can be ordered exclusively by healthcare professionals. The specimen for this test can be collected within a clinical setting or in the convenience of the patient's home. The samples are then shipped in pre-addressed packages to Framingham, MA where Eurofins Laboratory partner, Clinical Enterprise, performs the genetic sequencing. The resulting data is then analyzed through collaboration with Allelica, an industry-leading Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) company. Laboratory reports can be viewed by healthcare providers and patients via Boston Heart Diagnostics' secure portal.
Healthcare providers can access this testing for their patients by contacting Boston Heart Diagnostics telephonically at 877.425.1252 or by emailing customercare@bostonheartdx.com.
Boston Heart Diagnostics, a subsidiary of Eurofins Scientific (EUFI.PA), is transforming the treatment of cardiovascular disease and related conditions by providing healthcare providers and their patients with novel, personalized diagnostics and integrated customized lifestyle programs that have the power to change the way clinicians and patients communicate about disease and improve health. For more information on Boston Heart, please visit www.BostonHeartDiagnostics.com.
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West Jefferson project to improve system reliability for 4,300 customers
WILLIAMSPORT, Md., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- – Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has started construction on a new substation that will enhance system reliability for approximately 4,300 customers in the Brunswick, Jefferson and Petersville areas of Frederick County, Maryland.
The company recently began site work for the project, which will be located on more than nine rural acres on Burgee Drive in Jefferson, just south of U.S. 340. The substation will tap into an existing overhead transmission line, reducing the need for additional construction, and will convert 230-kilovolt, high-voltage power to 34.5-kilovolt power that will then be distributed to the local system. The substation is expected to be in service in early 2023.
"With the demand for power rising in Frederick County due to continued growth, this new substation will increase the capacity of our distribution system and help reduce extended outages for thousands of customers we serve," said Linda Moss, president of FirstEnergy's Maryland operations.
Potomac Edison continues to strengthen its infrastructure through investments designed to enhance reliability and improve operational efficiency. Late last year, the company completed two new distribution automation projects in Carroll and Garrett counties and installed 13 new substation reclosers in Frederick and Garrett counties to help reduce service interruptions. In addition, Potomac Edison is replacing approximately 50 miles of underground electrical cable across its Maryland service territory each year. By replacing aging cable with new cable featuring a protective outer coating, Potomac Edison can proactively address potential service interruptions and enhance service reliability for customers.
Potomac Edison serves about 275,000 customers in all or parts of Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery, and Washington counties. The company also serves about 151,000 customers in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Follow Potomac Edison at www.potomacedison.com, on Twitter @PotomacEdison, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PotomacEdison.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peak Support is excited to announce that it has hired John Yanez as Senior Vice President of Client Services and Americas Operations.
John brings over 25 years of senior level management experience in the business process outsourcing industry. In his role at Peak Support, John will be responsible for mentoring and leading our Client Services team, developing relationships with Peak Support clients, and helping clients reach their key metrics and objectives. In addition, he will lead Peak Support's growing U.S. operations team and oversee the launch of our new site in Colombia.
"I am excited and honored to be part of such an incredible organization and look forward to partnering with a very talented leadership team to deliver on our clients' needs and company goals," John said.
Prior to his role at Peak Support, John served as Head of Operations Senior Vice President of North America, Caribbean, and Honduras at Startek, a customer service outsourcing provider. Before his time at Startek, John was the Executive Vice President of Global Operations of Ibex, a customer experience outsourcer for companies in their growth phase. John was also the President and Chief Operating Officer of Qualfon, a global provider of outsourcing services. John has also held senior level management positions at Stream, TeleTech, InterSight Technologies and Equifax Canada. This deep level of knowledge within the outsourcing industry will be incredibly helpful as Peak Support goes through a rapid transition of growth.
"We are in a people business, and John is a leader who is deeply committed to people." said Jonathan Steiman, Peak Support's CEO and founder. "We are building a leadership team that will help us continue to scale 1, 2, 5 years into the future, and John is a key component of this team."
"John has worked at large BPOs. He's also worked at small BPOs and built them into big ones," said Hannah Steiman, Peak Support's Chief Operating Officer. "He has handled clients of all sizes, including some of the most demanding and complex clients in the world. We are thrilled that he is bringing his experience and expertise to Peak Support."
"We are looking forward to the exceptional leadership that John will be bringing to Peak Support. His guidance will be crucial as we move into our next phase of growth," said Jose Arenas, Director of Operations, Americas.
Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Peak Support is a rapidly growing services provider dedicated to providing exceptional support to high-growth companies. We offer a wide array of services including customer support, sales operations, and business process outsourcing.
We hire the best agents in the business, and we are relentlessly dedicated to helping our clients succeed. In the last year, Peak Support reached number 1,035 on the Inc. 5,000 list. Peak Support has been certified as a Great Place to Work and was recognized as a Top Global BPO by Clutch.
Company Name: Peak Support
Address: 678 Massachusetts Ave #901
City: Cambridge
State: MA
Zip Code: 02139
Phone Number: (866) 620-5538
Email: info@peaksupport.io
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ISELIN, N.J., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Information Services Group (ISG), a reputed research and advisory firm known for its industry expertise, has named Hexaware a Leader in Salesforce Implementation Services for Core Clouds Midmarket and Salesforce Managed Application Services for Midmarket in their ISG Provider Lens™ Salesforce Ecosystem Partners US 2022 Quadrant Report.
The pandemic has forced organizations to digitize their manual processes and focus on providing a smooth customer experience. Salesforce is one of the leading providers of cloud-based application systems in the form of Software as a Service (SaaS) and enables organizations to deliver a seamless customer experience. Salesforce's portfolio is rapidly growing, focusing on aligning its offering with diverse industries and a strong network of partnerships within the ecosystem.
The ISG Provider Lens™ Salesforce Ecosystem Partners US 2022 Quadrant Report evaluates implementation capabilities, competitive differentiators, and business cases of Salesforce's partner providers. With its demonstrated reputation and reliable expertise, Hexaware emerges as one of the leading partner providers for Salesforce solutions.
About Hexaware's Salesforce Implementation Services for Core Clouds Midmarket, the report states, "Hexaware offers strong Salesforce implementation capabilities, primarily for industry-oriented applications."
For Hexaware's Salesforce Managed Application Services for Midmarket, the report mentions, "Hexaware provides comprehensive and reliable application services for Salesforce with focus on efficiency by automation."
Expressing delight at this recognition, Rupesh Mithani, SVP and Global Salesforce Practice Head, said, "This recognition is a monument to many minds with a shared vision of delivering exceptional service. Leveraging our expertise in Salesforce to transform the customer experience, we will continue to own our game and strengthen our Salesforce capabilities."
About Hexaware
Hexaware is a global IT, BPS and consulting services company empowering businesses worldwide to realize digital transformation at scale and speed.
Learn more about Hexaware at https://www.hexaware.com.
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TEL-AVIV, Israel, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HUB Cyber Security (Israel) Limited (TASE: HUB), a developer of Confidential Computing cybersecurity solutions and services ("HUB" or the "Company"), announces that the expected merger with the NASDAQ listed SPAC Mount Rainier Inc. (NASDAQ: RNER) advances as planned, and as further measures to secure the merger at the shareholders vote meeting, Company executives and board have decided to waive their right to shares incentives guaranteed to them as part of the merger agreement.
Such share incentives may deem the executives as unqualified for voting by the Israeli law and therefore potentially jeopardize the vote entirely on the merger deal. By unilaterally waiving the rights for the share incentives, the Company has de-facto secured the vote of all qualified shareholders in the upcoming shareholders meeting to approve the SPAC merger deal.
CEO Eyal Moshe of Hub Security notes: "TWe have a NASDAQ listing goal for this year and I believe that these amendments to the merger agreement strengthen the path to completing the merger as planned".
About HUB Cyber Security (Israel) Limited
HUB Cyber Security (Israel) Limited ("HUB") was established in 2017 by veterans of the 8200 and 81 elite intelligence units of the Israeli Defense Forces. The company specializes in unique Cyber Security solutions protecting sensitive commercial and government information. The company debuted an advanced encrypted computing solution aimed at preventing hostile intrusions at the hardware level while introducing a novel set of data theft prevention solutions. HUB operates in over 30 countries and provides innovative cybersecurity computing appliances as well as a wide range of cybersecurity services worldwide.
About Mount Rainier Acquisition Corp.
Mount Rainier Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company sponsored by DC Rainier SPV LLC, a Delaware limited liability company managed by Dominion Capital LLC, whose business purpose is to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this press release are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or HUB's or RNER's future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "should", "would", "seem", "expect", "intend", "will", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "future", "predict", "potential," "forecast" or "continue", or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by HUB and its management, and RNER and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of HUB or RNER. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (i) expectations regarding HUB's strategies and future financial performance, including its future business plans or objectives, prospective performance and opportunities and competitors, revenues, products and services, pricing, operating expenses, market trends, liquidity, cash flows and uses of cash, capital expenditures, and HUB's ability to invest in growth initiatives and pursue acquisition opportunities; (ii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of negotiations and any subsequent definitive agreements with respect to the proposed transactions; (iii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against RNER, HUB, the Combined Company or others following the announcement of the proposed transactions and any definitive agreements with respect thereto; (iv) the inability to complete the proposed transactions due to, among other things, the failure to obtain approval of the stockholders of RNER or HUB, to obtain certain governmental and regulatory approvals or to satisfy other conditions to closing, including delays in obtaining, adverse conditions contained in, or the inability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals or complete regulatory reviews required to complete the proposed transactions; (v) the inability to obtain the financing necessary to consummate the proposed transactions; (vi) changes to the proposed structure of the proposed transactions that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to obtaining regulatory approval of the proposed transactions; (vii) the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the proposed transactions; (viii) the risk that the announcement and consummation of the proposed transactions disrupts HUB's current plans and operations; (ix) the lack of a third party valuation in determining whether or not to pursue the proposed transactions; (x) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transactions, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the Combined Company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (xi) costs related to the proposed transactions; (xii) the amount of any redemptions by existing holders of RNER's common stock being greater than expected; (xiii) limited liquidity and trading of RNER's and HUB's securities; (xiv) geopolitical risk, including military action and related sanctions, and changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xv) geopolitical risk, including military action and related sanctions, and changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xvi) the possibility that RNER, HUB or the Combined Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (xvii) inaccuracies for any reason in the estimates of expenses and profitability and projected financial information for HUB; and (xviii) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in RNER's final prospectus relating to its initial public offering dated October 4, 2021.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Neither HUB nor RNER undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Additional Information About the Transaction and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, HUB intends to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4 containing a proxy statement/prospectus, and after the registration statement is declared effective by the SEC, RNER will mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Proposed Business Combination to its stockholders. This press release does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed transaction and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the proposed transaction. This press release is not a substitute for any registration statement or for any other document that HUB or RNER may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. Investors and security holders are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and the amendments thereto and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed in connection with the proposed transaction, as these materials will contain important information about HUB, RNER and the proposed transaction.
When available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials for the proposed transaction will be mailed to stockholders of RNER as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed transaction. Stockholders will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC, without charge, once available, through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.
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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s largest city restarted its water plant Thursday after shutting it down amid record flooding that’s caused widespread damage in Yellowstone National Park and surrounding communities.
Residents in ravaged areas, meanwhile, cleaned up from the mess and braced for the economic fallout while the park remains closed at the height of tourist season.
The city of Billings had asked residents to conserve water because it was down to a limited supply when the Yellowstone River hit record high levels and triggered the closure of the treatment plant.
“We are aware yesterday’s alert to the community caused a panic. That was never our hope,” city officials said in a statement Thursday. “We have never witnessed a situation like the one we saw yesterday … we did not know how bad it could get or how long it would continue.”
The floodwaters continued to move downstream. By Friday morning the flooding was expected to reach Miles City in eastern Montana. Local authorities said low-lying areas along the river could be flooded but there was no immediate risk to the city of more than 8,000 people.
Officials had asked Billings residents Wednesday to conserve water because it was down to a 24- to 36-hour supply after a combination of heavy rain and rapidly melting mountain snow raised the Yellowstone River to historic levels that forced them to shut down its water treatment plant.
“None of us planned a 500-year flood event on the Yellowstone when we designed these facilities,” said Debi Meling, the city’s public works director.
The city of 110,000 stopped watering parks and boulevards, and its fire department filled its trucks with river water.
Normal operations resumed Thursday after the river level began to drop. It crested Wednesday at more than foot above the previous recorded high in Billings in 1997.
The unprecedented and sudden flooding earlier this week drove all but a dozen of the more than 10,000 visitors out of the nation’s oldest park.
Remarkably no one was reported hurt or killed by raging waters that pulled homes off their foundations and pushed a river off course — possibly permanently — and may require damaged roads to be rebuilt a safer distance away.
On Wednesday, residents in Red Lodge, Montana, a gateway town to the park’s northern end, used shovels, wheelbarrows and a pump to clear thick mud and debris from a flooded home along the banks of Rock Creek.
“We thought we had it, and then a bridge went out. And it diverted the creek, and the water started rolling in the back, broke out a basement window and started filling up my basement,” Pat Ruzich said. “And then I quit. It was like, the water won.”
While the Yellowstone flood is rare, it is the type of event that is becoming more common as the planet warms, experts said.
“We certainly know that climate change is causing more natural disasters, more fires, bigger fires and more floods and bigger floods,” said Robert Manning, a retired University of Vermont professor of environment and natural resources, “These things are going to happen, and they’re going to happen probably a lot more intensely.”
Yellowstone officials are hopeful that next week they can reopen the southern half of the park, which includes Old Faithful geyser. Park officials say the northern half of the park is likely to remain closed all summer, a devastating blow to the local economies that rely on tourism.
Closure of the northern part of the park will keep visitors from features that include Tower Fall, Mammoth Hot Springs and the Lamar Valley, which is known for viewing wildlife such as bears and wolves.
The rains hit just as area hotels filled up in recent weeks with summer tourists. More than 4 million visitors were tallied by the park last year. The wave of tourists doesn’t abate until fall, and June is typically one of Yellowstone’s busiest months.
The season had started well for Cara McGary who guides groups through the Lamar Valley to see wolves, bison, elk and bears. She’d seen more 20 grizzlies some days this year.
Now, with the road from Gardiner into northern Yellowstone washed out, the wildlife is still there but it’s out of reach to McGary and her guide service, In Our Nature, is suddenly in trouble.
“The summer that we prepared for is not at all similar to the summer that we’re going to have,” she said. “This is an 80% to 100% loss of business during the high season.”
Flying Pig Adventures, a Gardiner-based business that guides rafting trips on the Yellowstone River, will need to rely more on tourists staying in Montana now that roads into the park are impassible, co-owner Patrick Sipp said Wednesday.
It’s a blow not unlike how COVID-19 temporarily shut down Yellowstone two years ago, reducing the park’s June 2020 tourist visits by about one-third before they rebounded over the rest of that summer.
“We’re definitely a resilient company, we’ve got a very tough crew,” Sipp said. “But it’s devastating. You just hate seeing stuff like that in the community. We’re just hoping that we can get back out there relatively soon.”
Meantime, as the waters recede, parks officials are turning their attention to the massive effort of rebuilding many miles of ruined roads and, possibly, hundreds of washed-out bridges, many of them built for backcountry hikers. Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly said assessment teams won’t be able to tally the damage until next week.
Kelly Goonan, an associate professor at Southern Utah University and an expert in national parks and recreation management, said rebuilding will be a long process.
“This is something we’re definitely going to feel the impacts of for the next several years,” Goonan said.
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BURLINGTON, Vt., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Breed, the premier revenue performance management firm for the world's fastest-growing companies, today announced that it has earned a place on this year's Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. This is the fourth consecutive year in which New Breed has made the Inc. 5000 list, which represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment — its independent small businesses.
"We are thrilled to earn this recognition for four years running and especially proud to join many of our clients on this list," said New Breed CEO Patrick Biddiscombe. "We are committed to helping high-growth organizations achieve their revenue goals, and we look forward to many more years of shared success."
New Breed's integrated products and managed services enable subscription companies worldwide to generate demand, acquire customers, and retain revenue through integrated managed services, applications, and technical expertise.
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 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."
New Breed is the premier revenue performance management firm for the world's fastest-growing organizations. The company combines integrated managed services with proprietary applications to align people, processes, and platforms and drive success for its clients. As a HubSpot elite partner and two-time HubSpot North American Partner of the Year, New Breed is a recognized leader in leveraging the inbound methodology to foster sustainable and efficient growth.
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Couple accused of taking service dog and blackmailing owner
Published: Jul. 6, 2022 at 11:31 AM CDT|Updated: 5 minutes ago
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. (CNN) – A couple in South Florida has been arrested and charged with grand theft and for stealing a service dog.
Police say Reinier Fuentes, 33, and Lilianne Dominguez, 26, texted a woman in the Florida Keys whose French bulldog, Sailor, had gone missing.
The couple demanded $1,000 for the safe return of Sailor, a service dog.
The woman called police, and the couple was arrested at a mall in Miami on Monday.
They are charged with grand theft, dealing in stolen property and more.
Sailor was not hurt and is now back with its owner.
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Magna Steyr, an Austrian contract manufacturer and engineering firm owned by Canadian automotive supplier Magna International, wants to establish an electric vehicle plant in the U.S. and is on the search for a location, Kurt Bachmaier, the company’s vice president, told Automobilwoche (subscription required) in an interview published last week.
While he didn’t mention a location shortlist, he said a windy and sunny location is crucial as the company wants the plant to run on renewable energy. He also ruled out California as a potential candidate.
Magna Steyr has been considering a U.S. plant for years, but there’s now extra emphasis with the recent passing of the Inflation Reduction Act, which requires EVs to now be built in North America to qualify for tax credits ranging up to $7,500. It means automakers will be looking to build more EVs in the region, and a contract manufacturer like Magna Steyr could offer a flexible solution.
Magna Steyr already builds the Jaguar I-Pace at its main plant in Graz, Austria, and starting later this year it will build the Fisker Ocean. Both EVs will miss out on the tax credit under the new rule. Magna Steyr also builds the G-Class for Mercedes-Benz and will likely build the EQG electric version due around 2024.
Magna Steyr isn’t the only contract manufacturer with eyes on the U.S. Foxconn, the Taiwanese company that specializes in manufacturing electronics under contract, including iPhones for Apple, recently expanded into manufacturing vehicles. Last October it agreed to purchase a former General Motors plant in Ohio, which it will use to build Fisker’s Project PEAR and the Lordstown Endurance.
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Dutch soldier shot in Indianapolis dies of his injuries
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — One of three Dutch soldiers wounded in a shooting outside a hotel in downtown Indianapolis over the weekend has died, the Defense Ministry said Monday.
The commando “died tonight of his injuries. That happened surrounded by family and colleagues,” the ministry said in a statement.
The soldier, whose identity was not released, was one of three members of the Dutch Commando Corps who were shot and wounded early Saturday in downtown Indianapolis after what local police believe was a disturbance outside the hotel where they were staying, authorities said.
The two other wounded soldiers are conscious, the ministry said.
The shooting occurred about 3:30 a.m. in Indianapolis’ entertainment district. The Dutch Defense Ministry said the three soldiers were from the Commando Corps and were in Indiana for training.
Indianapolis police said they believe some sort of altercation between the three victims and another person or people led to the shooting. No arrests have been made.
The Indiana National Guard said the soldiers had been training at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, a 1,000-acre complex about 40 miles southeast of Indianapolis. The Guard said in a statement that the center is used for training by the Department of Defense “as well as other allies.”
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The BET Awards, which celebrate Black excellence in music, culture and sports, will take place Sunday.
Taraji P. Henson will host the event, set to feature performances from Lizzo, Latto, Chance the Rapper, Jack Harlow, Babyface and more. Producer and artist Diddy will be honored with lifetime achievement award.
The show airs on BET at 8 p.m. ET and will stream on Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, Fubo TV and YouTube TV.
Doja Cat leads in nominations with six, followed by Drake and Ari Lennox with four.
A full list of nominees follows below.
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Ari Lennox
Chlöe
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Jazmine Sullivan
Mary J. Blige
Summer Walker
Best male R&B/Pop Artist
Blxst
Chris Brown
Giveon
Lucky Daye
The Weeknd
Wizkid
Yung Bleu
Best Group
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak)
Chlöe X Halle
City Girls
Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Migos
Young Dolph & Key Glock
Best Collaboration
Wizkid feat. Justin Bieber & Tems - "Essence"
DJ Khaled fest. Lil Baby & Lil Durk - "Every Chance I Get"
Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar - "Family Ties
Doja Cat feat. SZA - "Kiss Me More"
Drake feat. Future & Young Thug - "Way 2 Sexy"
Bia feat. Nicki Minaj - "Whole Lotta Money (Remix)"
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Cardi B
Doja Cat
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Saweetie
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake
Future
J. Cole
Jack Harlow
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Baby
Video of the Year
Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar - "Family Ties"
Chlöe - "Have Mercy"
Doja Cat feat. SZA - "Kiss Me More"
Ari Lennox - "Pressure"
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) - "Smokin Out The Window"
Drake feat. Future & Young Thug - "Way 2 Sexy"
Video Director of the Year
Anderson .Paak a.k.a. Director .Paak
Benny Boom
Beyoncé & Dikayl Rimmasch
Director X
Hype Williams
Missy Elliott
Best New Artist
Baby Keem
Benny the Butcher
Latto
Muni Long
Tems
Yung Bleu
Album of the Year
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) - "An Evening with Silk Sonic"
H.E.R. - "Back of My Mind"
Tyler, the Creator - "Call Me If You Get Lost"
Drake - "Certified Lover Boy"
Kanye West - "Donda"
Jazmine Sullivan - "Heaux Tales, Mo' Tales: The Deluxe"
Doja Cat - "Planet Her"
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Marvin Sapp - "All In Your Hands"
Kanye West - "Come to Life"
Kelly Price - "Grace"
Fred Hammond - "Hallelujah"
H.E.R. & Tauren Wells - "Hold Us Together (Hope Mix)"
Election Worship & Maverick City Music - "Jireh"
Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin - "We Win"
BET Her
Alicia Keys - "Best of Me (Originals)"
Mary J. Blige - "Good Morning Gorgeous"
Chlöe - "Have Mercy"
Ari Lennox - "Pressure"
Jazmine Sullivan - "Roster"
Summer Walker & Ari Lennox - "Unloyal"
Doja Cat - "Woman"
Best International Act
Dave (UK)
Dinos (France)
Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Fireboy DML (Nigeria)
Little Simz (UK)
Ludmilla (Brazil)
Major League DJZ (South Africa)
Tayc (France)
Tems (Nigeria)
Best Movie
"Candyman"
"King Richard"
"Respect"
"Space Jam: A New Legacy"
"Summer of Soul"
"The Harder They Fall"
Best Actor
Adrian Holmes - "Bel-Air"
Anthony Anderson - "Black-ish"
Damson Idris - "Snowfall"
Denzel Washington - "The Tragedy of Macbeth"
Forest Whitaker - "Respect" / "Godfather of Harlem"
Jabari Banks - "Bel-Air"
Sterling K. Brown - "This Is Us"
Best Actress
Aunjanue Ellis - "King Richard"
Coco Jones - "Bel-Air"
Issa Rae - "Insecure"
Jennifer Hudson - "Respect"
Mary J. Blige - "Power Book II: Ghost"
Queen Latifah - "The Equalizer"
Quinta Brunson - "Abbott Elementary"
Regina King - "The Harder They Fal"
Zendaya - "Euphoria" / "Spider-Man: No Way Home"
Youngstars Award
Akira Akbar
Demi Singleton
Miles Brown
Saniyya Sidney
Storm Reid
Sportswoman of the Year Award
Brittney Griner
Candace Parker
Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams
Sha'Carri Richardson
Simone Biles
Sportsman of the Year Award
Aaron Donald
Bubba Wallace
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Ja Morant
LeBron James
Stephen Curry
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Senator Bob Casey joins AARP Discussion
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey joined AARP Pennsylvania for a roundtable conversation highlighting how older Pennsylvanians will benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which was signed into law by President Biden earlier this week.
"The Inflation Reduction Act is a game-changer for our seniors: it will make prescription drugs more affordable, cap annual out-of-pocket Medicare costs at $2,000 and will even cap the cost of insulin at $35 a month under Medicare Part D," said U.S. Sen. Bob Casey. "Today's discussion showed how much this new law will help Pennsylvania seniors who have struggled with high health care costs. Our work to lower costs for seniors and families continues, and I am proud to join AARP in that fight."
Gathered in AARP Pennsylvania's Harrisburg Office, State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh and Volunteer State President Joanne Grossi, along with Senator Casey and special guests Ginny Boynton of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and Susan Washinger, Community Organizer with PHAN (Pennsylvania Health Access Network) discussed how the bill will help lower prescription drug and health care costs for families across the state.
After decades of calling on Congress to make prescription drugs more affordable, AARP won the fight for Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices and help seniors save money on their medications. The historic new law will lower health care costs for seniors, including capping the cost of insulin at $35 per month for people who use Medicare Part D.
The bill will not only save money for millions of seniors, but it will also save lives by:
- Finally, allowing Medicare to negotiate the price of prescription drugs
- Limiting the cost of insulin to $35/month for people on Medicare
- Penalizing drug companies for raising their prices higher than inflation
- Giving people in Medicare drug plans peace of mind knowing they won't have to pay more than $2,000 a year for their medications
- Making many vaccines, such as shingles, available at no cost in Medicare.
"This was a historic victory on behalf of AARP Pennsylvania's 1.8 million members, but the fight isn't over," said Joanne Grossi, AARP PA's Volunteer State President. "Big drug companies will spend millions trying to overturn the new law so they can keep charging Americans the highest prices in the world. AARP will keep fighting big drug companies' out-of-control prices. We won't back down and we are proud to have Senator Casey join us in this fight."
Contact: TJ Thiessen, tthiessen@aarp.org, 202-374-8033
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Indiana lawmakers are reconvening on Monday to consider more restrictions on abortion, the first state to hold a special session with the goal of potentially curtailing abortion rights since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month.
A special Indiana General Assembly committee will meet at 1 p.m. ET Monday to discuss Senate Bill 1, which would prohibit abortion unless the procedure was necessary to prevent a “substantial permanent impairment” to the life of the mother. Republicans control the state legislature.
The GOP-authored bill would also bar abortion clinics from performing surgical abortions and require in-person dispensation of an abortion-inducing drug used in a medication abortion. It would include exceptions in cases of rape or incest so long as the pregnant woman provides the physician with an affidavit attesting to the rape or incest.
Although many states nationwide are examining their laws in the wake of last month’s Supreme Court ruling, particular attention has been paid to Indiana after a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio crossed state lines to get an abortion. Indiana presently allows abortions up to 20 weeks after fertilization (or 22 weeks after the mother’s last menstrual period).
And last week, the Supreme Court cleared the way for Indiana to try to implement a law that restricts access to abortion for minors that had been blocked by lower courts.
Senate Republican leaders have said that they hope to have a final vote on SB1 by Friday to send it to the state House for consideration. If passed, the bill would go into effect September 1.
While Indiana is the only state as of now to hold a special session to consider restrictive abortion legislation in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling, a few other states either plan to or have opened the door to possibly returning for a special legislative session. New York and Wisconsin have already held special sessions that had abortion-related legislation on the agenda.
Vice President Kamala Harris is in Indianapolis on Monday for a meeting with state lawmakers about the issue. In a meeting with lawmakers in Richmond, Virginia, on Saturday, Harris pledged the Biden administration’s support for protecting abortion rights while also hitting Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin for pledging to sign an anti-abortion legislation into law.
“The governor of Virginia, I’ve read, says he will, quote ‘gleefully’ sign a law to take away reproductive rights. So I would also like to be clear that I’m fully aware of the context in which we meet, in terms of what this will mean to the people of Virginia,” Harris told a group of state delegates on Saturday. “And what is at stake directly in this state, in terms of their rights, and their rights in particular as it relates to a governor who is apparently prepared to restrict and even ban abortion based on an interpretation of the words he spoke.”
Elsewhere, Kansas will allow voters to consider the issue on August 2 during its primary election, making it the first state to vote on a state constitutional amendment related to abortion, which is currently legal up to 20 weeks after fertilization (or 22 weeks after the mother’s last menstrual period). It is also one of several states to which people from Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri travel for abortion services.
The Albany State Youth Enrichment Program (ASYEP) at Albany State University (ASU) is a community outreach initiative designed to provide youth within the city of Albany and Dougherty County, Georgia and surrounding counties an opportunity to engage in a variety of enrichment activities duri… Click for more.
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Two of the biggest names in crowdfunding join forces to create a startup fundraising ecosystem to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, two of the biggest names in crowdfunding, Indiegogo and StartEngine, teamed up to ensure that startups have continuous access to the capital they need. In a move that's the first of its kind, Indiegogo will now share its enormous community of entrepreneurs and backers with StartEngine for follow-on funding rounds all the way through Series C (up to $75M per year). The exclusive deal between the two constitutes an unprecedented leap forward for StartEngine and equity crowdfunding, while delivering concrete benefits for both sides:
- Indiegogo's community of 800,000+ founders now have an avenue to continue fundraising, while its 11M backers can further support projects they believe in.
- Similarly, StartEngine's investor community gets a massive influx of new investment opportunities, and companies raising on the platform can reach a larger audience.
- Teaming up with a global fundraising giant adds yet another layer of credibility to StartEngine's brand of equity crowdfunding and demonstrates its viability as an alternative to traditional funding sources.
The collaboration between the two could not come at a better time either. After an initial post-pandemic boom in investment and soaring tech valuations, funding for startups worldwide fell 23% between the first and second quarter of 2022. Economic uncertainty and dwindling stock market returns severely impacted venture capital portfolios and deal-making activity. As a result, savvy founders are now seeking alternative funding sources to help keep their startup dreams alive.
"At a pivotal moment for founders when many VC firms have slowed their pace of investments, we've joined forces with a fellow leader in crowdfunding to ensure startups consistently raise the capital they need. What we have created is a funding ecosystem from an idea stage through Series C," – Howard Marks, the founder and CEO of StartEngine, explains the unique advantages of joining Indiegogo and StartEngine's platforms.
The Indiegogo/StartEngine startup ecosystem flow:
- Launch a rewards-based crowdfunding campaign on the Indiegogo platform to introduce or solidify a new concept and acquire customers.
- Raise funds for proof of concept and minimum viable product or prototype and build an enthusiastic community of backers.
- Migrate the community as the company transitions to StartEngine to launch a regulation crowdfunding campaign.
- Raise capital to scale the business while simultaneously acquiring new shareholders who serve as champions of the brand, motivated to see it succeed.
Becky Center, the CEO of Indiegogo, believes that joining forces with StartEngine will prove immensely beneficial for the companies crowdfunding on the Indiegogo platform. Calling the collaboration "a perfect segue," Center shares, "A startup can begin raising capital with us to fortify a concept, acquire customers and scale, and when the time comes, we can pass the baton to StartEngine to help them attract shareholders and raise the rest of the way."
Marks, who also co-founded the video game giant Activision, firmly believes a founder should always be raising. "As we're seeing in our current economy, you never know what's coming around the corner…you protect your company by continually raising and maintaining sufficient capital."
While many founders assume venture capital funding is a necessity, Marks thinks otherwise, especially now the two crowdfunding platforms have teamed up: "The truth is some businesses may never have to take venture capital." Case in point, funds raised on Indiegogo, combined with equity crowdfunding on StartEngine – which can reach sums as high as $75 million in one round – are often sufficient for companies to reinvest and grow.
Indiegogo is a global crowdfunding platform that enables entrepreneurs to go to market and raise funds from curious backers looking to support the most unique and exclusive products. Our mission is to create a worldwide network of communities that connect trustworthy, professional entrepreneurs and the enthusiasts who power their innovation. Since the company launched in 2008, Indiegogo has helped fund over 925,000 ideas and raised over $2 billion benefitting more than 800,000 entrepreneurs. The company has team members located all across the world. For more information, visit Indiegogo.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
One of the largest equity crowdfunding platforms in the U.S., led by Activision Games Co-Founder Howard Marks and Strategic Advisor Kevin O'Leary, StartEngine launched in 2015 with the mission to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams, while enabling everyday people access to private investment opportunities. To date, over $550 million has been raised for startups and alternative assets on the StartEngine platform from more than 800,000 investors. In October 2020, StartEngine also became one of the first equity crowdfunding platforms to launch an investor marketplace where anyone can trade private securities that have raised capital via Regulation Crowdfunding and Regulation A+.
StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. is not a broker-dealer, funding portal or investment adviser. StartEngine Capital, LLC is a funding portal registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). StartEngine Primary LLC is a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and FINRA/SIPC. StartEngine Secondary is an alternative trading system regulated by the SEC and operated by StartEngine Primary, LLC, a broker dealer registered with the SEC and FINRA. To raise funds, invest or trade on the StartEngine platform, visit www.startengine.com.
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LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Amgen Inc. ("Amgen" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: AMGN) for violations of the securities laws.
The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. As part of Amgen's first quarter 2022 earnings release issued on April 27, 2022, the Company admitted that: "on April 18, 2022, Amgen received a notice of deficiency from the [Internal Revenue Service ('IRS')] for the 2013-2015 period proposing adjustments primarily related to the allocation of profits between certain of the Company's entities in the United States and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico," which "seeks to increase Amgen's U.S. taxable income for the 2013-2015 period by an amount that would result in additional federal tax of approximately $5.1 billion, plus interest." The Company also disclosed that the IRS has proposed a penalty of approximately $2 billion related to the deficiency. Based on this news, shares of Amgen fell sharply on April 28, 2022.
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PHOENIX, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MicroAge, The Digital Transformation Experts®, announced the acquisition of cStor, a leading provider of cybersecurity, modern infrastructure, and digital transformation solutions. The acquisition will expand MicroAge's robust digital transformation service offerings to provide enhanced solutions and services for its clients, including a mature cybersecurity practice as well as extensive data center delivery and networking engineering expertise.
cStor was founded in 2002 by Bill Nowlin and initially launched as Custom Storage, providing data center consulting and solutions. Over the past few decades as technology and cybersecurity threats have rapidly evolved, cStor stayed in lockstep with the technology landscape, developing comprehensive offerings and expertise in cybersecurity, digital transformation, and modern infrastructure. In support of those practice areas, the company also expanded its professional services capabilities to enhance the value and improve overall business outcomes for clients.
"Together, our companies are even better positioned for scale and growth," said Rob Zack, CEO of MicroAge. "With our combined expertise, we can positively impact our clients' business outcomes with shared resources that expand our services, market knowledge, technology access, and technical expertise."
"Since our inception, cStor has been dedicated to client success by architecting solutions through innovative problem solving and an understanding of our clients' overall business challenges," said Larry Gentry, president and CEO of cStor. "By joining MicroAge, we are better positioned to deliver the most impactful solutions and services that will successfully transform our clients' businesses now and into the future."
cStor helps organizations strategize, design, and implement cybersecurity, digital transformation, and modern infrastructure solutions and services that address the evolving needs of today's enterprise. cStor's proven capabilities with best-in-class technologies provide peace of mind and put organizations on a path to success. cStor serves clients throughout the Southwest with a focused, collaborative approach and superior results. For more information, visit www.cStor.com.
MicroAge combines a powerful mix of technology services, backed by vendor-certified engineers and an acclaimed panel of experts to deliver the competitive edge technology leaders need to lead in a disruptive, digital environment. A Gold-Certified Microsoft partner, MicroAge is recognized annually by the Computer Reseller News (CRN) in the Tech Elite 250, Solution Provider 500, and MSP 500 lists of top-performing technology integrators, strategic service providers, and IT consultants.
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, MicroAge has a rapidly expanding national salesforce to support growing demand. To learn more, visit MicroAge.com.
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DeSantis drops mask punishment for Sarasota schools
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WWSB) - Breaking from the Legislature’s efforts to punish school districts that imposed mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday directed Florida’s new education commissioner to ignore a plan that would have made the districts -- including Sarasota County -- ineligible for $200 million.
DeSantis, who signed the state budget for the upcoming 2022-2023 fiscal year, also sent a “directive” to Education Commissioner Manny Diaz about how to deal with money funneled into the “School Recognition Program.”
The $200 million pot of money was placed in a reserve fund and was intended to be distributed to 55 school districts that did not require students and staff members to wear masks amid a push by DeSantis’ push to block such mandates.
Under the Legislature’s plan, districts in Alachua, Brevard, Broward, Duval, Hillsborough, Indian River, Leon, Miami-Dade, Orange, Palm Beach, Sarasota and Volusia counties would have been ineligible for the money because they had mask requirements.
But DeSantis in his letter to Diaz said that a “plain reading” of state law related to the recognition program required that districts’ actions can’t be held against individual schools. Diaz, a former Republican lawmaker, became commissioner on Wednesday.
“Compliance with law by the schools, and not the districts, drive the allocation of funds for the program. At most, districts are a pass through, as districts have no lawful means to spend these funds,” DeSantis wrote. “My approval and your subsequent implementation of this funding must rely on the plain language that districts’ actions do not impact schools’ eligibility.”
DeSantis went on to write that Florida teachers “did an admirable job under unprecedented circumstances” by teaching during the pandemic, as Florida reopened schools earlier than other states.
“Accordingly, as governor, I direct the Department of Education to implement the Florida School Recognition Program consistent with this reading of the language, which is to reward eligible schools for their achievements, as districts’ actions have no bearing on a school’s eligibility,” the governor concluded.
Florida has had a recognition program for more than two decades, with it used to reward schools that showed academic improvement.
But this year’s plan to reward schools financially for following the governor’s lead on masks generated controversy.
An earlier version of the plan pushed by House PreK-12 Appropriations Chairman Randy Fine, R-Brevard County, would have involved shifting $200 million away from the 12 districts that had mask requirements.
Fine initially appeared to be under the impression Thursday that the school-recognition plan had been put into effect when DeSantis signed the overall budget.
“BREAKING: The reckoning has arrived. (DeSantis) just signed our historic K12 budget, including a $200M reward for the 55 school districts who obeyed state law and did not force mask children, largely paid by cuts from the 12 that did, including $6M cut from (Brevard school district),” Fine tweeted, before deleting the post.
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Ed Kremer Joins as Chief Financial Officer, Camilo Lyon is Named Chief Investment Officer and Mitch Hara Fills New Role of Chief Strategy Officer
WAKEFIELD, Mass., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, has announced three new hires joining the company's executive leadership team this month. Ed Kremer will join as Chief Financial Officer, Camilo Lyon was named Chief Investment Officer, and Mitch Hara will be Chief Strategy Officer, a new role at the company. Mr. Kremer and Mr. Lyon will begin August 8 and Mr. Hara joined effective August 3.
The news comes as Matt Darin, who was named Curaleaf CEO in February of this year, has focused his first months of leadership on reorganizing the company for long term success, and on the heels of record-breaking second quarter earnings, the first under Darin as CEO. In May, Darin named Tyneeha Rivers the company's first Chief People Officer, to continue to drive Curaleaf's culture and become the destination for the highest level of talent in the industry.
Newly appointed Chief Financial Officer Ed Kremer has most recently been working in the cannabis industry and brings a wealth of experience as a public CFO and leader at companies such as Oakley, Beats by Dre, and Oliver Peoples. Neil Davidson, Curaleaf's Interim CFO, will work closely with Mr. Kremer during the transition period.
Camilo Lyon will lead Capital Markets and Investor Relations as Curaleaf's first Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Lyon most recently worked as a Managing Director at BTIG, where he covered the consumer and cannabis sectors. He brings over 20 years of finance experience and a wealth of knowledge and relationships to the role.
In the newly created Chief Strategy Officer Role, Mitch Hara will oversee the company's strategy functions including mergers and acquisitions, international, and research and development. Mr. Hara brings years of experience as a seasoned strategist, operator, and dealmaker on Wall Street and in cannabis, most recently as Head of M&A and Business Development at Clever Leaves International.
Chief Executive Officer Matt Darin said, "From the first day I assumed the CEO role, I have been relentlessly focused on three key areas: leadership and culture, operational excellence and delivering quality products and brands at scale. I firmly believe that the foundation of all successful organizations is leadership and culture, and I am confident that these three hires will ensure Curaleaf's future as the global leader in product innovation, brands, quality and safety, legislative reform efforts, CSR and of course, talent. Ed, Camilo, and Mitch all bring robust industry experience; track records of business discipline, growth and success; and smart strategic insights that will drive Curaleaf towards fulfilling our long-term goals. I'm thrilled to welcome them to the leadership team, and I'd like to thank Neil Davidson for his continued commitment and contributions to Curaleaf."
About Curaleaf Holdings
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to improve lives by providing clarity around cannabis and confidence around consumption. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company and its brands, including Curaleaf and Select, provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. In the United States, Curaleaf currently operates in 22 states with 136 dispensaries, 26 cultivation sites, and employs over 5,700 team members. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Curaleaf is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol CURA and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol CURLF. For more information, please visit https://ir.curaleaf.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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Such forward-looking statements and information reflect management's current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to the company with respect to the matter described in this new release. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which are based on current expectations as of the date of this release and subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Additional information about these assumptions and risks and uncertainties is contained under "Risk Factors and Uncertainties" in the Company's latest annual information form filed March 9, 2022, which is available under the Company's SEDAR profile at http://www.sedar.com, and in other filings that the Company has made and may make with applicable securities authorities in the future. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as to the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the content of this news release.
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August 11, 2022 - September 23, 2022
NEW YORK CITY, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainable multidisciplinary artist Isabel Varela will host her second solo art exhibition, Clothes: Minded and Repurposed, from August 11 - September 23, exposing audiences to the dangers of waste in the fashion industry and how her personal experiences helped shape her position as a passionate environmental activist. Varela has partnered on the event with ChaShaMa, an organization that helps create a more diverse and inclusive world for community-centric artists.
Clothes: Minded and Repurposed is a follow up to Varela's debut solo art exhibit, Clothes: Minded, which ran in 2018 at the Caelum Gallery in NYC. The event featured Varela's work alongside like-minded sustainable artists, working together to captivate the reality of wasteful fashion and what we as a community can do to help improve things. Clothes: Minded and Repurposed will build on her 2018 concept, highlighting fashion industry malpractices and sharing a variety of initiatives people can take to voice their support. The exhibit will feature mixed media pieces centered on these concepts, including: three 10-foot sculptures, one 10-foot x 10-foot sculpture, three 60 x 60 inch mixed media works, and three 40 x 40 inch mixed media paintings.
Varela's main inspiration for the exhibit is her personal experience. She takes this space and opportunity to turn her pain, shame, and guilt into a powerful learning tool for others to help them transform and heal – which, in turn, heals our planet.
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Isabel Varela began her career as a fashion designer in her mid-twenties, intent on becoming a global sensation when the reality of $100K debt caused her dreams to come crashing down. Today, she is a sustainably-minded designer, artist, advocate, keynote speaker, and life coach, utilizing her platform to help others hang up their addiction and tap into the only solution to self-destructive behavior – self-love.
Since 1995, ChaShaMa has partnered with property owners to transform unused real estate for 30,000 artists, hosted 4,000 public art events, provided 1,500 classes in under-served communities, and reached audiences of nearly a million.
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NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and other violations of law by the board of directors of PBF Logistics LP ("PBF Logistics" or the "Company") (NYSE: PBFX) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by PBF Energy Inc. ("PBF Energy") (NYSE: PBF). Under the terms of the merger agreement, each outstanding common unit of PBF Logistics that PBF Energy does not own will be converted into 0.270 shares of PBF Energy Class A common stock and $9.25 in cash, without interest. Currently, PBF Energy owns approximately 47.7% of the outstanding common units of PBF Logistics.
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Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) PBF Logistics' board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the share merger consideration adequately compensates PBF Logistics' 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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Osorio’s late goal helps Toronto net 2-2 draw with DC United
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jonathan Osorio scored in the 89th minute to help Toronto FC earn a 2-2 draw with DC United. Osorio, who missed the previous three matches with a lower-body injury, was in the right place to tap in a rebound for the equalizer. Edison Flores gave United (4-6-2) an early lead with a goal in the 7th minute, but Ayo Akinola pulled Toronto (3-7-3) even with a goal — his first since July — in the 36th minute. United took a 2-1 lead on a goal by Michael Estrada in the 56th minute. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/21/osorios-late-goal-helps-toronto-net-2-2-draw-with-dc-united/ | 2022-05-22T05:53:19Z |
I’ve found different trimmers work well for different purposes. For instance, one that works best on sideburns might not be as effective for manscaping. This is why I own several.
Unfortunately, my bathroom cabinet is overflowing with personal grooming accessories, along with other products such as beard combs and various beard balms. Since Wahl has a comprehensive beard trimming kit, I wanted to see if I could make some space using the Wahl Groomsman Battery-Operated Beard Trimmer as my all-in-one trimming solution.
What is the Wahl Groomsman beard trimmer?
The Wahl Groomsman Beard Trimmer is an affordable trimming kit that comes with everything you need to groom your beard and maintain your trimmer. It has an ergonomic design, a battery-powered option and self-sharpening stainless steel blades. It includes three fixed guards and one adjustable guard, creating 10 different trimming lengths.
How does a Wahl Groomsman beard trimmer work?
You need two AA batteries to power the Groomsman. To operate, choose a trimming length and install a fresh battery. Then, press the red travel-lock button down to slide the power switch up into the “on” position. When finished, press the red travel-lock button down and slide the power switch down into the “off” position. To clean, simply remove the guard and brush off all clippings.
What you need to know before purchasing a Wahl Groomsman beard trimmer
This battery-powered trimmer is ideal for beard grooming and spot trimming. I was a little worried that it wouldn’t be as effective since it didn’t feel very sturdy in my hand. However, it operated as expected, with its performance being comparable to my other, higher-priced trimmers.
There are a lot of accessories included with this kit. This increases its versatility, potentially making it the only trimmer you require. On the downside, you need space to store these parts.
If you plan to regularly use the Groomsman trimmer on other parts of your body, it will work fine. However, since this model is battery-powered and it only lasted for about 30 minutes, the cost of replacing batteries might become prohibitive. The rechargeable Groomsman is a better option for this purpose.
Where to buy a Wahl Groomsman beard trimmer
The Wahl Groomsman battery-operated beard trimmer is available on Amazon for just $12. The rechargeable model is available on Amazon for $24.00.
Other beard trimmers worth considering
Remington MB4700 Smart Beard Trimmer
If you want a high-end beard trimmer, this Remington is a solid option. It has a digital touchscreen that lets you choose from 175 shaving lengths (in 0.1-millimeter increments) for unparalleled precision. It has a recall setting for convenience, so the trimmer wakes to the last length you used most recently.
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The dial-up design of this beard trimmer lets you quickly select between 10 trimming lengths. The blades have a rounded, skin-friendly edge that lessen irritation and mean fewer scratches. You can detach the blade for quick and easy cleaning.
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The Gillette Styler is a beard trimmer and ProGlide Razor combination that comes with three comb attachments. The razor is compatible with most of Gillette’s five-blade razor refills, and the trimmer is shower-safe.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jayson Tatum wouldn’t let it happen again.
With the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks attempting to complete a fourth-quarter comeback for the second straight game and close out their Eastern Conference semifinal, Tatum made sure the Boston Celtics instead kept their season alive and forced a decisive seventh game.
Tatum scored 46 points and the Celtics withstood a brilliant performance from Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo to win 108-95 on Friday night, the third straight victory for a road team in this thrilling series.
“I wasn’t going to leave anything out there and have any regrets,” Tatum said. “Just trying to do what it took.”
After the Bucks reduced a 14-point deficit to four with just under 9 minutes left, Tatum took over the game. He scored 16 of Boston’s 26 fourth-quarter points.
“He was unbelievable,” said Antetokounmpo, who was pretty extraordinary in his own right with 44 points, 20 rebounds and six assists.
Tatum’s effort set up a winner-take-all matchup Sunday in Boston. The victor heads to Miami to begin an East finals matchup with the top-seeded Heaton Tuesday.
“I don’t think anybody’s won two games in a row in this series,” Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said. “Now, it’s the finality. You’ve got to go and find a way to get that fourth win and win the series. I think everybody in sport looks for that game. That college feel. That NCAA feel, where if you lose your season’s done, if you win, you keep going. It’s exciting.”
The Bucks had won all eight of their potential series clinchers in Budenholzer’s four-year tenure before Friday. This marked the first time the Bucks had lost a possible clincher since a Game 7 defeat at Boston in a 2018 first-round series.
Boston showed its grit by bouncing back two nights after blowing a 14-point, fourth-quarter lead in a 110-107 Game 5 home loss.The Bucks tried to rally again after trailing by 14 in the final period, but this time the Celtics stayed in front.
“Tonight will be the first night since that game that I’ll get some sleep,” said Marcus Smart, who had 21 points, seven assists and no turnovers.
Jaylen Brown added 22 points for the Celtics, who capitalized on their superiority from 3-point range. The Celtics were 17 of 43 and the Bucks 7 of 27 from beyond the arc.
Antetokounmpo tried to lead the Bucks to a second straight improbable comeback.
Boston led 84-70 in the opening minute of the fourth quarter and was up 84-73 when officials ruled Grant Williams had drawn a charge for Antetokounmpo’s fifth foul. But the Bucks challenged the call and it was overturned on replay, instead sending Antetokounmpo to the line with four fouls.
Antetokounmpo made both free throws to start an 8-0 run that got the Bucks back into the game. The Bucks trimmed the margin to 85-81 on Antetokounmpo’s 3-pointer with 8:42 left.
Tatum said he was thinking about that Game 5 collapse as the Bucks started to rally. He wanted to make sure the Bucks didn’t win the 50-50 balls and dominate the glass the way they did down the stretch on Wednesday.
“They were tougher than us in that fourth quarter of Game 5,” Tatum said. “That was in the back of my mind. That was in the back of everybody’s mind, that we couldn’t get beat on those kind of plays. Our season was on the line.”
Tatum wouldn’t let the Bucks get any closer.
After that 8-0 Bucks spurt, Tatum scored the Celtics’ next 11 points. That included a fadeaway jumper as the shot clock expired to get the lead back to six plus a couple of 3-pointers.
“He went into another mode right there,” Smart said. “We’d seen it in his eyes.”
Tatum and Brown each hit a 3-pointer during an 8-0 spurt that closed with Smart’s jumper that made it 100-87 with 4:20 remaining.
Boston maintained a double-digit edge the rest of the way.
“We had the right resolve,” Celtics coach Ime Udoka said. “We talked about it after that game. We let an opportunity slip away (Wednesday) but we still had a chance to make it a better story, I guess.”
MISSING PLAYERS
The Celtics played without forward/center Robert Williams for a third straight game. Udoka said Williams suffered a bone bruise in his left knee while colliding with Antetokounmpo in Game 3.
Milwaukee was missing three-time All-Star forward Khris Middleton for a ninth consecutive game. Middleton sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee during Game 2 of the Bucks’ first-round series with the Chicago Bulls.
GAME 7 HISTORY
The Celtics own a 24-9 Game 7 record, while the Bucks are just 3-8.
But the Bucks can lean on some recent successful history in winner-take-all games. Their title run last year included a Game 7 overtime victory at Brooklyn in the East semifinals.
TIP-INS
Celtics: Tatum has scored at least 30 points in three straight games. … After going a combined 5 of 27 on 3-point attempts in Games 3-5, Tatum was 7 of 15 on Friday. … The Celtics were 10 of 17 from 3-point range in the game’s first 14 1/2 minutes.
Bucks: Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday (17) and Pat Connaughton (14) combined for 75 of the Bucks’ 95 points. The other Bucks shot a combined 9 of 33 overall and 0 of 13 from 3-point range. … Antetokounmpo was 14 of 15 on free-throw attempts. … A moment of silence was held before the game to honor Hall of Famer Bob Lanier,who died Tuesday at the age of 73. Lanier played for the Bucks from 1980-84, and his No. 16 jersey hangs from the Fiserv Forum rafters.
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Scott Foster, the scheduled crew chief for Game 6, couldn’t officiate because of an illness unrelated to COVID-19. Eric Lewis took over as crew chief with Ben Taylor working as the referee and Tre Maddox as the umpire.
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SINGAPORE, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The unique collection of feet NFTs of the Feetback project is soon to be listed on the XT NFT platform, making the 8888 NFTs discoverable to a wider global audience. This new listing is the fresh fuel needed to take the world of NFTs to the next level, elevating ever-demanding NFTs and metaverse enthusiasts on a worldwide scale.
XT.com is listing the Feetback NFT collection on 1st August, 2022 on its exclusive NFT platform, XT NFT. The NFT collection portrayed in the project contains images of a pair of feet showcased in exclusive designs. Both the Feetback as well as XT community can benefit from this new listing by trading NFTs at competitive prices and enjoy the benefits of the rare NFT collection.
The Feetback project is an initiative taken by a couple of NFT enthusiasts who believe in their project. The name of the project simply means 'the back of one's feet'. By using these interesting pairs of feet, you're not only owning the NFT itself, but you'll be able to use it to buy land in the metaverse and possibly even in the real world in the future!
After gaining popularity with its unique traits and features, the project also aims to address humanitarian issues. Interestingly, 10% of the project's profits from its promotional activities all go to charity projects.
Jonathan Shih, the Head of MEA of XT.com stated, "We'd love to have the innovative project Feetback listed on our NFT platform. Along with catering to the metaverse buffs with its unique utilities and features, the project also supports humanitarian causes."
About Feetback
Feetback is a collection of 8888 NFTs on the XT Smart Chain (XSC) that are unique in their properties. The NFT holders can access some interesting features that include owning land in the metaverse. The project also aims at supporting humanitarian efforts with its profits from the promotional activities. The vision of Feetback is to enable its users to even own their piece of land in the real world in the future.
The Feetback project aims at enabling the users in leaving their footprints in the metaverse and beyond in the near future.
Website: https://feetback.io/
About XT NFT
Dedicated to providing a platform with high liquidity for users to launch and trade NFTs, XT NFT is a marketplace that features all forms of digital artworks and collectibles. It mainly focuses on Initial NFT Offerings (INO), but also offers various gameplay-related features of various projects such as staking, Defi mining, NFT mortgages, NFT lending, transaction mining, and etc. "X-to-Earn" projects can collaborate with XT NFT by using their mystery box launchpads (IGO & INO), which are especially designed for NFT projects that have been deployed and minted on the XT smart chain.
For start-up projects at an early stage of development, XT NFT provides end-to-end support such as white paper design and smart contract development while the multi-functional secondary-market trading platform is available for developed projects to seek seed round investors, communities and labor unions.
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Digital Health for Epilepsy Company Positions for Future Growth with Closing of Latest Investment Round and Expansion of Board of Directors
BALTIMORE, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EpiWatch, Inc., a digital health company focused on epilepsy, announced today the closing of its latest financing round and appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors.
The latest financing round will position the company to complete the clinical validation of its innovative tonic-clonic epileptic seizure detection and alerting software as a medical device to be offered initially on the Apple watch. Approximately 3.4 million people in the U.S. have epilepsy, and 3,000 of those die each year from "Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy" (SUDEP), the leading cause of death in people with uncontrolled epileptic seizures.
"We are pleased to have closed our latest financing round, adding talented and experienced experts to our Board of Directors. The combination of additional funding and expertise from our new directors will help galvanize our mission to bring to market digital health technologies which could substantially improve the lives of people with epilepsy and those who care for them," said Dean Papadopoulos, EpiWatch CEO.
Concurrent with the financing close, EpiWatch announced the following three additions to its Board of Directors:
Daniel F. Hanley Jr., MD - Dan is Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Anesthesiology/Critical Care Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Founder and Director of the Division of Brain Injury Outcomes (BIOS) at Johns Hopkins Medicine. He brings 35 years of experience in clinical trial design, organization and interpretation of drug and device trials; development of strategic research plans; and FDA regulatory compliance.
Richard C. Schmitt - Dick brings a long career in higher education administration, executive search, and coaching. Early in his career, Dick was an assistant dean at the Stern School of Business at New York University. Dick has two decades of experience in executive search, most recently as Managing Director, Europe for A. T. Kearney Executive Search based in Brussels. He has also served on 10 boards. Dick has an MBA from the Tuck School and remains very active in alumni affairs at Tuck.
Richard W. Thomas, MD, DDS, and Major General, U.S. Army (Retired) – Tom was most recently the President of the Uniformed Services University and Director, Healthcare Operations and Chief Medical Officer, Defense Health Agency (DHA). Tom brings expertise as a senior healthcare executive, academic leader, and University president as well as extensive leadership and personnel management experience in policy development, healthcare operations, academic systems, and strategic planning.
"The additions of Dan, Dick, and Tom bring vital capabilities to the Board as we complete the clinical phases of development and move to commercialization," stated Michael Singer, EpiWatch Executive Chairman.
EpiWatch will lead the digital transformation of epilepsy care by delivering innovative and integrated services that keep people with epilepsy safe; enable them, their caregivers, and their physicians to better manage their condition; and provide peace of mind for their loved ones. EpiWatch will connect people with epilepsy, caregivers, physicians, and researchers in a community working together to advance research, optimize care, and improve outcomes. EpiWatch is initially developing a proprietary capability to detect and alert for potentially dangerous tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures. The company was founded by Nathan Crone, M.D. and Gregory Kraus, M.D., Professors of Neurology and epileptologists at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and uses technology licensed from Johns Hopkins University. For more information visit www.epiwatch.com.
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Mukwonago coffee shop’s ‘Pay it Forward’ board sparks phenomenon of giving
By Emerson Lehmann
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MUKWONAGO, Wisconsin (WDJT) — At Brew 52 in Mukwonago, there’s more than just coffee on the menu.
“The whole idea is to have a place where people can come, feel inspired, feel welcome,” explained Aimee Jadrnicek, who helps with operations at Brew 52. “We want people to leave here feeling ready for their day, or just be uplifted for any reason.”
While caffeine can be a great pick-me-up, an item not on the menu is helping this shop give customers an experience that has them leaving with a smile.
“Our Pay It Forward board,” Jadrnicek said. “People can come in and give tags or they can come up and check them out and be blessed by them. It’s really neat how many people and types of community can be a part of this.”
You can’t miss the decorated wooden board inside the coffee shop. It’s decorated with tags hanging by twine, each with a message for a free menu item for someone that could use it.
When you look closely, the tags may vary. One could offer a smoothie for a student or a coffee for a single mother. Another could be a free bakery item for a veteran. Each tag is provided by a customer that came before, wanting to share some positivity and generosity.
“It’s beautiful seeing people come in and want to contribute to the wall,” explained Rachel Holst, manager at Brew 52. “We actually see more of that then people taking them. Just seeing that those ties are being used, it brings joy to myself.”
Tanya Hinz works in the medical field as a nurse. It was during a trip to Brew 52 a few weeks ago that she was able to find a tag that scored her a free drink.
“I just happened to come across the board,” Hinz said. “It was so neat to see some were for vets, some were for a single mom, some were for a nurse. There was one for someone who lost a mom or a dad. It just made me appreciate the kindness that’s being portrayed on there.”
Hinz took the tag designated for a nurse and her drink. The joy that it brought her inspired her to want to leave a tag of her own.
“I thought, ‘How nice to be able to offer that without anything in return.’ It makes me want to buy one too and spread the kindness,” Hinz explained. “When you give kindness, it’s contagious.”
That’s the goal of the shop, to spread joy and kindness through generosity and, of course, coffee.
“The world today and all the negative things that are happening, if we can touch one person or one soul at a time, it’s really awesome,” Jadrnicek said. “This time that we’re in, people need, sometimes, they need a pause out of their day and a place where they feel safe and loved and cared for.”
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Police ID suspect in fatal New York City subway shooting
NEW YORK (AP) — Police on Tuesday identified a suspect in the fatal shooting of a passenger aboard a moving New York City subway train.
The NYPD says Andrew Abdullah is wanted in the death of 48-year-old Daniel Enriquez, who was shot and killed late Sunday morning aboard a Q train near the Canal Street station in Manhattan.
The police department tweeted a photo of the 25-year-old Abdullah and asked the public for help finding him.
Court records show Abdullah has two open criminal cases in New York City, one in Brooklyn stemming from an April 24 vehicle theft and the other for an alleged assault in Manhattan in 2020.
Messages seeking comment were left with lawyers representing him in those cases.
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Lake Wind Advisory issued May 14 at 9:08AM MDT until May 14 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts around 30 to 35
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* WHERE…American Falls Reservoir.
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Terry Wallis, ‘Man who slept for 19 years,’ dies nearly 20 years after miracle awakening from coma
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark. (KAIT/Gray News) - Terry Wallis, known as “The man who slept 19 years,” died earlier this week in Arkansas.
The Arkansas native woke from a 19-year coma in 2003 after a crash nearly took his life in 1984. He became the subject of many news and medical articles, including Time Magazine and Mayo Clinic publications.
KAIT reports the American Journal of Medicine in 2006 reported Wallis as being the first person ever documented to regenerate brain cells, according to his daughter, Amber.
According to an obituary provided by the Roller-Coffman Funeral Home, Wallis died in Searcy, Arkansas, at the Advanced Care Hospital on Tuesday.
Wallis’ family shared that the 1984 crash happened six weeks after his daughter was born when his truck skidded off a bridge in Stone County, Arkansas.
After a year in a coma, Wallis stabilized into a minimally conscious state. Still, doctors believed his condition would not improve, and his improvement shocked the world, according to his obituary.
Wallis is survived by his father, daughter and three grandchildren.
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Trial opens for ex-NYPD officer charged in Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Body camera video captured a “rage-filled” retired police officer attacking one of the outnumbered police officers trying to hold off a mob of rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol, a federal prosecutor told jurors Tuesday.
But a defense attorney said another video from a different angle shows that former New York City police officer Thomas Webster acted in self-defense after a Metropolitan Police Department officer punched him first.
Jurors saw both videos at the start of Webster’s trial, the first among dozens of cases in which a defendant is charged with assaulting police at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Hava Mirell also showed jurors a photo of Webster holding a U.S. Marine Corps flag on a metal pole in front of the Washington monument before the riot erupted.
“He is smiling in that photo, but that smile would soon turn to rage,” she said during the trial’s opening statements.
The prosecutor told jurors they will hear testimony from Noah Rathbun, the officer whom Webster is charged with assaulting with the flag pole.
Webster shoved a bike rack at Rathbun before swinging the flag pole at the officer in a downward chopping motion, striking a metal barricade in front of the officer, according to Mirell. After Rathbun grabbed the broken pole and retreated, Webster “hunkered down,” charged at the officer and tackled him to the ground, where Rathbun began to choke from the chin strap on his gas mask, the prosecutor said.
Defense attorney James Monroe accused Rathbun of using excessive force and provoking Webster by punching him in the face.
“The government didn’t tell you about that,” Monroe told jurors.
Mirell said Rathbun stuck out an open palm to create space between him and Webster.
“But the defendant kept getting angrier and angrier,” she added.
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta, who is presiding over Webster’s trial, said during a bond hearing last June that he didn’t see Webster getting punched in the face on a video. The judge described Webster as an instigator.
“It was his conduct that sort of broke the dam, at least in that area,” Mehta said, according to a transcript.
Rathbun reported a hand injury from a separate encounter with a rioter inside the Capitol’s Rotunda. A Metropolitan Police Department detective, Jonathan Lauderdale, said Rathbun initially didn’t recall his encounter with Webster when he asked him about the incident. Lauderdale said other officers also forgot about key events from Jan. 6 amid the chaos.
“If I could forget that, I would,” Lauderdale testified.
Lauderdale acknowledged that he didn’t see Webster shove an open hand at Webster’s face during his initial review of the body camera video. He said Rathbun deserves “credit for showing restraint” based on what he saw.
The trial is scheduled to resume Wednesday with more testimony from prosecution witnesses.
Webster, now a self-employed landscaper, retired from the NYPD in 2011 after 20 years of service. He served in the Marine Corps in 1985, from 1989 before joining the NYPD in 1991. His department service included a stint on then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s private security detail.
Webster brought a gun when he traveled alone to Washington from his home in Florida, New York, a village in Orange County about 70 miles northwest of New York City. He wore his NYPD-issued bulletproof vest but says he left the pistol in his hotel room when he headed to the Jan. 6 rally where Trump spoke.
Webster faces six counts, including assaulting, resisting or impeding an officer using a dangerous weapon. He isn’t accused of entering the Capitol on Jan. 6.
“In his mind, this is a protest. He’s not taking over any Capitol,” Monroe said. “He’s there to have his voice heard.”
Monroe also has argued that Webster was exercising his First Amendment free speech rights when he shouted profanities at police that day. The defense lawyer suggested that Webster became upset because he saw others in the crowd who were injured and bleeding.
Webster’s trial in the fourth before a jury and the sixth overall. The first three Capitol riot defendants to get a jury trial were convicted of all charges in their respective indictments.
In a pair of bench trials, a different federal judge heard testimony without a jury before acquitting one defendant and partially acquitting another.
More than 780 people have been charged with riot-related federal crimes. The Justice Department says over 245 of them have been charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement. More than 250 riot defendants have pleaded guilty, mostly to nonviolent misdemeanors.
Jurors convicted two rioters of interfering with officers. One of the rioters, Thomas Robertson, was an off-duty police officer from Rocky Mount, Virginia. The other, Texas resident Guy Wesley Reffitt, also was convicted of storming the Capitol with a holstered handgun.
The third Capitol rioter to be convicted by a jury was Dustin Byron Thompson, an Ohio man who said he was following then-President Donald Trump’s orders.
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Trump’s PAC faces scrutiny amid intensifying legal probes
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sitting on top of more than $115 million across several political committees, Donald Trump has positioned himself as a uniquely indomitable force in the GOP who would almost certainly have the resources to swamp his rivals if he launched another presidential campaign.
But that massive pile of money is also emerging as a potential vulnerability. His chief fundraising vehicle, Save America PAC, is under new legal scrutiny after the Justice Department issued a round of grand jury subpoenas that sought information about the political action committee’s fundraising practices.
The scope of the probe is unclear. Grand jury subpoenas and search warrants issued by the Justice Department in recent days were related to numerous topics, including Trump’s PAC, according to people familiar with the matter who requested anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation. The subpoenas seek records as well as testimony and ask at least some of the recipients about their knowledge of efforts to engage in election fraud, according to one of the people.
The subpoenas also ask for records of communication with Trump-allied lawyers who supported efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and plotted to line up fake electors in battleground states. A particular area of focus appears to be on the “Save America Rally” that preceded the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the person said.
The investigation is one of several criminal probes Trump currently faces, including scrutiny of how documents with classified markings wound up at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida. Regardless of Save America’s ultimate role in the investigations, the flurry of developments has drawn attention to the PAC’s management, how it has raised money and where those funds have been directed.
Trump spokesman Taylor Budowich slammed the subpoenas, saying a “weaponized and politicized Justice Department” was “casting a blind net to intimidate and silence Republicans who are fighting for his America First agenda.” Representatives for the Justice Department have declined to comment.
While Trump has more than $115 million held across various committees, the vast majority of it is stored at Save America. The PAC ended July with more than $99 million cash-on-hand, according to fundraising records — more than the Republican and Democratic national campaign committees combined.
Trump has continued to shovel up small-dollar donations in the months since, frustrating other Republicans who have been struggling to raise money ahead of the November midterm elections.
Save America is set up as a “leadership PAC” designed to allow political figures to fundraise for other campaigns. But the groups are often used by would-be candidates to fund political travel, polling and staff as they “test the waters” ahead of potential presidential runs. The accounts can also be used to contribute money to other candidates and party organizations, helping would-be candidates build political capital.
Much of the money Trump has amassed was raised in the days and weeks after the 2020 election, which he lost to Democrat Joe Biden. That’s when Trump supporters were bombarded with a nonstop stream of emails and texts, many containing all-caps lettering and blatant lies about a stolen 2020 election, soliciting cash for an “election defense fund.”
But no such fund ever existed. Instead, Trump has dedicated the money to other uses. He’s financed dozens of rallies, paid staff and used the money to travel as he’s teased an expected 2024 presidential run.
Other expenses have been more unusual. There was the $1 million donated last year to the Conservative Partnership Institute, a nonprofit that employs Cleta Mitchell and former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows, both of whom encouraged Trump’s failed attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
There was the $650,000 “charitable contribution” in July to the Smithsonian Institution to help fund portraits of Trump and the former first lady that will one day hang in the National Portrait Gallery, according to the Smithsonian spokesperson Linda St. Thomas.
Much of the money has also funded a different sort of defense fund — one that has paid the legal expenses of Trump confidants and aides who have been called to testify before the Jan. 6 committee.
Overall, Trump’s sprawling political operation has spent at least $8 million on “legal consulting” and “legal expenses” to at least 40 law firms since the insurrection, according to an analysis of campaign finance disclosures.
It’s unclear how much of that money went to legal fees for staffers after a congressional committee started investigating the origins of the attack. But at least $1.1 million has been paid to Elections LLC, a firm started by former Trump White House ethics lawyer Stefan Passantino, according to campaign finance and business records. An additional $1 million was paid to a legal trust housed at the same address as Passantino’s firm. Passantino did not respond to a request for comment Monday night. Payments have also been made to firms that specialize in environmental regulation and real estate matters.
As of July, only about $750,000 had been doled out to candidates for Congress, with an additional $150,000 given to candidates for state office, records show. Trump is expected to ramp up his political spending now that the general election season has entered full swing, though it remains unclear how much the notoriously thrifty former president will ultimately agree to spend.
Trump has long played coy about his 2024 plans, saying a formal announcement would trigger campaign finance rules that would, in part, force him to create a new campaign committee that would be bound by strict fundraising limits.
In the meantime, Trump aides have been discussing the prospect of creating a new super PAC or repurposing one that already exists as gets he closer to an expected announcement. While Trump could not use Save America to fund campaign activity after launching a run, aides have discussed the possibility of moving at least some of that money into a super PAC, according to people familiar with the talks.
Campaign finance experts are mixed on the legality of such a move. Some, like Richard Briffault, a professor at Columbia Law School and an expert in campaign finance, said he didn’t see a problem.
“There may be some hoops he has to jump through,” he said. But “I don’t see a problem with it going from one PAC to another ... I don’t see what would block it.”
Others disagree.
“It is illegal for a candidate to transfer a significant amount of money from a leadership PAC to a super PAC. You certainly can’t do $100 million,” said Adav Noti, a former Federal Election Commission attorney who now works for the Campaign Legal Center, a Washington-based good governance group focused on money and politics.
And whether or not Trump would face any consequences is a different matter.
For years, the FEC, which polices campaign finance laws, has been gridlocked. The commission is split evenly between Republicans and Democrats, and a majority vote is needed to take any enforcement action against a candidate.
Indeed, legal experts say Trump has repeatedly flouted campaign finance law since launching his 2016 White House run, with no consequence.
More than 50 separate complaints alleging Trump broke campaign finance laws have been filed against him since his 2016 campaign. In roughly half of those instances, FEC lawyers have concluded that there was reason to believe that he may have broken the law. But the commission, which now includes three Trump-appointed Republicans, has repeatedly deadlocked.
The list of dismissed complaints against Trump is extensive. In 2021, Republicans on the commission rejected the claim, supported by the FEC’s staff attorneys, that a Trump orchestrated hush-money payment by his former lawyer to pornographic film star Stormy Daniels amounted to an unreported in-kind contribution. In May, the commission similarly deadlocked over whether his campaign broke the law by hiding how it was spending cash during the 2020 campaign.
And over the summer, the commission rejected complaints stemming from Trump’s threat to withhold $391 million in aid for the Ukraine unless the Ukrainian officials opened an investigation into the relationship President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden had with a Ukrainian gas company called Burisma, which the FEC’s attorney’s determined was a potential violation of campaign finance law.
“There is no legal basis whatsoever for believing that Congress intended the FEC to police official acts of the government that may be intended to assist an officeholder’s reelection,” the commission’s three Republicans said in a written statement late last month.
That means any enforcement action would likely have to come from the Justice Department.
“He has nothing to fear from the Federal Election Commission until either its structure is changed or there is turnover among the FEC Commissioners,” said Brett G. Kappel, a longtime campaign finance attorney who works at the Washington-based firm Harmon Curran and has represented both Republicans and Democrats. “That doesn’t mean he doesn’t have anything to fear from the Justice Department, which is already apparently investigating Save America. From what I can see, there are multiple wire fraud allegations that could be the subject of a Justice Department investigation.”
In the meantime, Trump and Save America continue to rake in contributions from grassroots supporters, blasting out fundraising solicitations with aggressive demands like “this needs to be taken care of NOW” and threatening donors that their “Voter Verification” canvass surveys are “OUT OF DATE,” even as some of the Republican Senate contenders Trump endorsed and helped drag across the finish line in primaries are struggling to raise cash.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has urged those candidates to ask Trump for money, which the former president has so far proven reluctant to provide. That has left the candidates, some of whom presented themselves as McConnell antagonists during their primaries, to grovel to McConnell and the Senate Leadership Fund, the super PAC he controls and has $100 million in reserve.
It also strengthens McConnell’s hand in his long-simmering feud with Trump, who has urged GOP senators to oust the Kentucky Republican. Some close to Trump acknowledge the candidates could use the money, but said he doesn’t see it as his responsibility to fill the void.
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Colvin reported from New York.
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Fired data scientist’s claims of Covid-19 data manipulation ‘unsubstantiated,’ Florida IG report finds
By Steve Contorno and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN
Allegations the Florida Department of Health fired an employee because she objected to manipulating coronavirus data were “unsubstantiated,” according to a state inspector general report.
The former state data scientist, Rebekah Jones, claimed she was pressured by health department officials to falsify Covid-19 data to hide the extent of Florida’s outbreak in the early months of the pandemic. In a report finalized in March, the state inspector general’s office said there was insufficient evidence to prove her claims and exonerated the employees accused of orchestrating a coverup.
In a complaint filed in July 2020, Jones, who was tasked with managing Florida’s Covid-19 data dashboard, alleged she was fired after she refused to follow orders to manipulate data on the dashboard to support lifting coronavirus restrictions to reopen the state when it was actually unsafe to do so.
Investigators determined the state’s Covid-19 data was not falsified, saying in the report that the manipulation Jones alleged “did not occur.”
Witnesses within the department told investigators they were “skeptical” of Jones’ initial claims of being asked to manipulate data because she was not an epidemiologist and did not have access to the dashboard’s underlying Covid-19 data repositories. The report said Jones only had access to a public-facing dashboard that visualized the data, and that information matched the data the department shared in a daily report to the public.
“If the complainant or other DOH staff were to have falsified COVID-19 data on the dashboard, the dashboard would then not have matched the data in the corresponding final daily report,” the report said, noting “such a discrepancy” would have been detected by staff in the state Bureau of Epidemiology and by other groups such as local governments and the media.
Several current and former Department of Health employees interviewed by investigators “denied ever being asked by anyone to falsify or otherwise alter COVID-19 data or witnessing someone else being directed to falsify or otherwise alter COVID-19 data,” according to the report.
Jones in her complaint also alleged health department officials directed her to remove a “data hub” containing underlying surveillance data from the dashboard before telling her to reactivate it within 24 hours, the report said.
The report found Jones’ allegation was correct, citing interviews with the officials who said the data was temporarily removed for review over concerns it may have contained patients’ publicly accessible personal information connected to reported Covid-19 cases. However, the report concluded the officials’ actions did not violate any policy since the “data hub” was not required to be made available to the public.
The 27-page report was first reported Thursday by NBC News.
In response, Jones described the report’s conclusion that she had been asked to remove some data as a “vindication.”
“I’m relieved to be vindicated,” she said, in part, in a statement. “It feels like a massive weight taken off me to be vindicated finally, after all this time, all the efforts by the state to defame and smear me, and the failed attempts to discredit me with baseless claims that have finally been proven false.”
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office did not immediately respond Friday to CNN’s request for comment about the inspector general report and Jones’ response.
Jones publicly shared the story of her dismissal before leaving the department in May 2020 and became a prominent critic of DeSantis, accusing the Republican of minimizing the extent of Florida’s outbreak during the pandemic.
When she was fired, the health department said Jones was removed because she had “exhibited a repeated course of insubordination,” making “unilateral decisions to modify the Department’s COVID-19 dashboard without input or approval from the epidemiological team or her supervisors.”
In December 2020, police executed a search warrant at Jones’ Tallahassee home amid a state investigation into whether she accessed a state messaging system without authorization to implore employees to speak out about the state’s Covid-19 deaths.
In May 2021, she was granted whistleblower status by the inspector general, though the final report said that decision was “based solely on the nature of the complainant’s allegations as presented” in her initial complaint.
Jones turned herself into jail in January 2021 after a warrant was issued for her arrest. She posted bail and left jail after telling reporters she tested had positive for Covid-19. She was charged with one count of offenses against users of computers, computer systems, computer networks and electronic devices, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said. She pleaded not guilty, according to court records, and the case is still pending.
Jones has become politically active since her exit from the health department and is now running in a Democratic primary to challenge US Rep. Matt Gaetz for his Panhandle district.
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FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC (Patriot), one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing insurance agencies, announces its recent partnership with McCormick & Sons Insurance Agency in Massachusetts. As an independent agency, McCormick & Sons Insurance has served the communities of Norfolk and Barnstable County since 2007 from their locations in Avon and Waquoit.
McCormick & Sons, led by David McCormick, provides personal and business insurance to over 2,000 clients. The McCormick agency will become part of FBinsure, a Patriot partner agency, and the entire customer service team will remain with the agency and serve their clients with the same top-level professional care they are accustomed to receiving.
"It was important for us to ensure our clients would be able to work with the same familiar faces they have trusted for years, all while increasing their access to additional products and services. This partnership is right for our clients and employees, and the benefits will be felt for years to come," stated David McCormick, President of McCormick & Sons.
Russ Martorana, President and CEO of FBinsure said, "We are excited to have the McCormick & Sons Insurance Agency join the FBinsure team. As a well-known agency in a new community, we are thrilled they have chosen Patriot and FBinsure to drive their agency forward while maintaining their important client relationships. We have every confidence their clients will feel the positive impact in their future experiences."
This serves as the fifth partnership for Patriot and FBinsure in the past year. Prior partnerships include Tino's Insurance Agency in January, shortly followed by the Durand Insurance Agency of Seekonk, Exchange Insurance, and Paul B. Sullivan Insurance.
"On behalf of the entire Patriot team, I am excited to welcome McCormick & Sons to the Patriot family," said Steve Carroll, Senior Vice President at Patriot. "As they join the FBinsure platform, this strengthens Patriot's reach in the New England area and provides their employees and their clients national resources and collaboration opportunities."
Founded in 2019, Patriot is a growth-focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property & casualty agencies across the United States. In 2021, Patriot was ranked as the 27th largest privately held broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance. With over 1,450 employees operating in 120 locations across 22 states, Patriot's collaborative model delivers resources and strategic support to its agencies, whose leaders continue to operate with a high degree of autonomy in their local markets. Patriot creates true alignment with its partner agencies, and its operating philosophy fosters enhanced career opportunities for its dedicated and professional team. Patriot is backed by GI Partners and Summit Partners. For more information, please visit www.patriotgis.com.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy today announced Amy Strecker as president, Duke Energy Foundation. The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
Strecker will focus on Duke Energy's enterprisewide philanthropic strategy that creates positive outcomes for the company and the communities it serves as well as employee engagement programs. In addition, she will provide Charlotte-specific philanthropic stakeholder engagement support.
"Our long-term success is deeply intertwined with the health and well-being of the communities we serve," said Katherine Neebe, Duke Energy's chief sustainability and philanthropy officer. "Amy has deep expertise in philanthropic giving and has done a great job helping to align our philanthropy with issues affiliated with the clean energy transition. I'm excited to see how she will continue to advance this work for our employees, customers and communities."
Last fall, the Duke Energy Foundation shared how it was focusing on topics that were important to the business and that would deliver the best outcomes for the communities it serves. The holistic approach was based on stakeholder feedback and includes three pillars: vibrant economies, climate resiliency and justice, equity and inclusion.
Strecker joined the company in 2010 and most recently led the company's North Carolina philanthropy. Before joining Duke Energy, she worked in public policy, focusing on affordable higher education, and was an English teacher with Teach for America.
"Duke Energy is a purpose-driven company, and I'm thrilled to continue working on the strategy that supports the vitality of our local communities," said Strecker.
Strecker starts her new role on Sept. 1 and will be based in Charlotte.
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The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The foundation contributes more than $30 million annually in charitable gifts, and is funded by Duke Energy shareholder dollars. More information about the foundation can be found at duke-energy.com/foundation.
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Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business and at least a 50% carbon reduction from electric generation by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2050 net-zero goals also include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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(The Hill) — Republicans are pushing traditional religious and family values as a solution to the epidemic of mass shootings in addition to their calls to harden schools and focus on mental health.
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) pointed to a lack of school prayer when talking about gun violence.
“We had AR-15s in the 1960s. We didn’t have those mass school shootings,” Scalise said during a press conference Wednesday.
“Now, I know it’s something that some people don’t want to talk about. We actually had prayer in school during those days,” Scalise continued. “We had other things going on in our society where we took a different approach to our young kids. And let’s look at that. These are tough conversations we shouldn’t be having that we’re not having about why we’re seeing more young kids go astray.”
The main Republican response to the Uvalde, Texas, shooting centers on boosting school security. Rep. Richard Hudson (N.C.), the House Republican Conference secretary, is leading a bill to fund more school resource officers, mental health counselors and emergency preparedness training. Other proposals focus on physical security improvements.
But Scalise is not alone among Republicans in turning the focus to socially conservative values by calling for the increased presence of religion in schools in order to curb gun violence.
“Our children are suffering and we face a mental health crisis in our country because the radical left has spent decades removing God from our school and our society,” Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.) said during a Second Amendment Caucus press conference on Wednesday.
The focus on religion and family comes as Democratic members of Congress aim to restrict the weapons used in recent mass shootings — high-capacity semi-automatic rifles — through age limit increases, a high-capacity magazine ban, background check expansion or other measures.
“Young men need fathers at home and so do our daughters. Our country must be guided by our Judeo-Christian faith,” Miller said. “The Second Amendment Caucus will continue to fight to defend our Second Amendment rights, and we will continue to speak out about what really ails our country. We need to go back to God, people.”
Several other Republicans have pointed to absent fathers as being a connection to mass shooters.
In a speech at the National Rifle Association days after the Uvalde massacre, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) pointed to “broken families, absent fathers, declining church attendance” as potential contributing factors in the massacres.
“Tragedies like the events of this week are a mirror forcing us to ask hard questions, demanding that we see where our culture is failing,” Cruz said, also mentioning “social media bullying, violent online content, desensitizing the act of murder in video games, chronic isolation, prescription drug and opioid abuse, and their collective effects on the psyche of young Americans”
In a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) wondered if “fatherlessness” is a common thread in mass shooters.
“Why is our culture suddenly producing so many young men who want to murder innocent people?” Lee said. “It raises questions like, you know, could things like fatherlessness, the breakdown of families, isolation from civil society or the glorification of violence be contributing factors?”
The father of 18-year-old Uvalde gunman Salvador Ramos told The Daily Beast that he had not been in touch with him lately. But the 18-year-old suspect in the May Buffalo, N.Y., grocery store shooting, who allegedly targeted Black people and killed 10, has parents who are still married, according to USA Today.
Republicans have also brought up more modern socially conservative stances when talking about mass shootings and mental health.
When talking about problems with mental illness, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) appeared to reference giving gender-affirming care to transgender children.
“Let them know that they are valued, and when there are signs of mental instability not to encourage that,” Boebert said Wednesday. “If my 9-year-old suddenly tells me that he’s a mermaid, I think that we need to have at least a conversation rather than letting him live with the rest of his days and a swimming pool with his feet tied together.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/republicans-pitch-religious-family-values-as-gun-violence-solution/ | 2022-06-11T22:37:15Z |
ST. JULIAN'S, Malta, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BEQUANT, the digital asset prime brokerage and exchange, is pleased to announce new metric widgets on the BEQUANT Prime Brokerage platform to help traders make more informed trading decisions with real-time data provided by IntoTheBlock.
These widgets will be under the new Analytics tab on BEQUANT's proprietary platform and accessible without logging in to a BEQUANT account for a limited time here - https://my.bequant.pro/analytics.html.
Users will be able to look at a number of metrics across 14+ integrated exchanges for both BTC and ETH. Data will be available in 24 hour change, 7 day change and 30 day change views. The data feed is provided by IntoTheBlock.
These widgets will give you the following information:
- Perpetual Volumes by exchange (Perpetual Derivatives)
- Funding rate (Perpetual Derivatives)
- Open Interest (Perpetual Derivatives)
- Basis (Perpetual Derivatives) / Contango/Backwardation Basis (Futures)
- Netflows (Exchange On-chain Flows)
- Top Traded Pairs/Pools (DeFi)
- Exchange-Onchain Market Depth
- Bid-Ask spreads
- Average Transaction Fee
- Hash Rate
- Volatility
- Twitter Sentiment
- Bitcoin Correlations to other coins/tokens
Sergiu Frasineanu, Chief Operating Officer at BEQUANT, commented: "Our research and product teams have worked closely with our clients and the IntoTheBlock team to produce the most useful and insightful analytics for institutional and professional traders. Clients now have fast and efficient tools at their fingertips to understand the state of the crypto market, directly on our portal.
"We hope this new offering will be useful to our clients and provide vital trading information to them to make more informed trading decisions each and every day."
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BEQUANT's breadth of products include prime brokerage, custody and fund administration, all enhanced by a market leading institutional trading platform providing low-latency trading, liquidity and direct market access for investors across 13+ CeFi exchanges and two brand new DeFi protocols.
The BEQUANT team is composed of experts from institutional, retail and digital financial services with experience in banking, derivatives, electronic trading and prime brokerage.
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NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for MRTX, BZFD, CRGE, HQY, and ASO.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
- MRTX: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=MRTX&prnumber=060720222
- BZFD: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=BZFD&prnumber=060720222
- CRGE: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=CRGE&prnumber=060720222
- HQY: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=HQY&prnumber=060720222
- ASO: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=ASO&prnumber=060720222
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InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alerts are based on our proprietary scoring methodology. Each stock is evaluated based on short-term technical, long-term technical and fundamental factors. Each of those scores is then combined into an overall score that determines a stock's overall suitability for investment.
InvestorsObserver provides patented technology to some of the biggest names on Wall Street and creates world-class investing tools for the self-directed investor on Main Street. We have a wide range of tools to help investors make smarter decisions when investing in stocks or options.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For anyone who has a budget line item dedicated to Jeni's. Who stalks the ice cream company's social accounts for news of upcoming flavors. Who mildly panics when there are less than three pints of Gooey Butter Cake in their freezer. Whose favorite question is, "Anyone up for a Jeni's run?"
This, dear Jeni's VIP and super stan. This is the news you need to know about.
Because your favorite, can't-live-without ice cream company has just launched a rewards program. Full stop.
On the surface, Jeni's Splendid Rewards looks like a pretty straightforward program. Earn 1 point for every $1 spent; receive $5 in rewards for every 100 points. Get a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday. Refer friends for bonus points. And so on (all incentives that make it worthwhile to join). But Jeni's has teased that more perks are in the pipeline — including early access to new flavors, members-only giveaways and events, and more to come.
Jeni's wasted no time revealing their first perk — a free scoop for all members on the First Day of Summer, Tuesday, 6/21 from 7 p.m. to close at scoop shops nationwide (excluding Jeni's market shops).
It's a glimpse into hopefully more exciting things to come. And an incentive to sign up so as not to miss out on any future happenings.
Worth noting that, for now, points can be earned and redeemed only at Jeni's scoop shops nationwide. But never fear — the program will expand to include nationwide shipping at jenis.com in the coming weeks.
A few more nuts and bolts: Jeni's recommends downloading their new app to sign up and get the best overall experience — including access to the aforementioned perks, plus online ordering for pickup and delivery from Jeni's scoop shops. To sign up for and learn more about Jeni's Splendid Rewards, visit jenis.com/rewards.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is an American ice cream company devoted to making the finest ice creams the world has ever known. Founded in 2002 by James Beard Award-winning ice cream maker Jeni Britton, Jeni's has emerged over the past 20 years as the new standard by which all other ice creams are judged. With Jeni in charge of all creative output—from the ice cream itself to all of the supporting details that enhance the experience of eating it—Jeni's continues to make one-of-a-kind flavors with Direct and Fair Trade ingredients and super fresh milk from family dairy farms. Today, Jeni's is a Certified B Corporation known for its social, environmental and business leadership with more than 60 scoop shops, an online shop at jenis.com and distribution in top grocery stores across the country.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The long-rumored memoir by Bono, U2’s frontman, is coming out Nov. 1.
Alfred A. Knopf announced Tuesday that the book, first signed up in 2015 but not officially disclosed at the time, will be called “Surrender.” Reports that he had a deal date back to at least 2019.
“When I started to write this book, I was hoping to draw in detail what I’d previously only sketched in songs,” the 62-year-old Irish singer and activist, born Paul David Hewson, said in a statement. “The people, places, and possibilities in my life. ‘Surrender’ is a word freighted with meaning for me. Growing up in Ireland in the seventies with my fists up (musically speaking), it was not a natural concept. A word I only circled until I gathered my thoughts for the book. I am still grappling with this most humbling of commands.
“In the band, in my marriage, in my faith, in my life as an activist. Surrender is the story of one pilgrim’s lack of progress . . . With a fair amount of fun along the way.”
The book’s subtitle is “40 Songs, One Story,” a reference to the structure of “Surrender”: 40 chapters, each named for a U2 song. The band’s many hits include “With Or Without You,” “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and “Where the Streets Have No Name.” | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/bono-memoir-surrender-to-be-released-in-november/ | 2022-05-10T15:29:30Z |
Danault scores late, Kings beat Oilers 4-3 in series opener
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Phillip Danault scored at 14:46 of the third period, leading the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers night in Game 1 of the teams’ first-round playoff series. Trevor Moore and Alex Iafallo each had a goal and assist for the Kings. Brandon Lemieux also scored. Connor McDavid and Kailier Yamamoto each had a goal and assist for Edmonton. Leon Draisaitl rounded out the scoring with a power-play goal. Kings goalie Jonathan Quick made 35 saves. Mike Smith stopped 31 of 35 shots for Edmonton. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/02/danault-scores-late-kings-beat-oilers-4-3-in-series-opener/ | 2022-05-03T07:47:29Z |
Popular cryptocurrency tax software, boasting over 300,000 users, now supports seamless tax reporting for users of the Polygon (MATIC) blockchain.
AUSTIN, Texas, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CoinLedger, a leading tax reporting platform for cryptocurrency, DeFi, and NFT users, today announced its official integration with the Polygon blockchain (MATIC). Users who interact with Polygon via decentralized applications and wallets can now import their transaction history directly to CoinLedger to automate all of their capital gains, losses, and income tax reporting.
"We are thrilled to expand our tax reporting and accounting capabilities to the Polygon ecosystem," said David Kemmerer, Co-Founder and CEO of CoinLedger. "The transaction volume and sheer number of applications being built on top of Polygon is astounding. We couldn't be more excited about helping to unlock even more innovation within the ecosystem by reducing the friction associated with transacting on Polygon—through seamless tax reporting for all."
The interoperable nature of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, with transfers across different blockchains like Polygon, can create tax reporting nightmares for individuals. CoinLedger solves this problem by integrating directly with leading exchanges, wallets, and blockchains to allow any cryptocurrency user to track their digital-asset transaction history across the entire crypto-economy.
By simply copy/pasting their public Polygon wallet address to CoinLedger, users can now automatically import and account for all of their historical transactions with the click of a button. From here, they can generate complete capital gains, losses, and income tax reports from their transaction history.
Polygon is a layer-2 network that seeks to help Ethereum scale. Through a variety of solutions, Polygon enables developers to build scalable, user-friendly decentralized applications with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing on security. Today over 19,000 dApps have used Polygon to help scale performance. To learn more about the company, please visit https://polygon.technology/.
CoinLedger enables seamless tax reporting for participants of the digital asset economy. Founded in 2018, CoinLedger was built to reduce the friction of participating in the cryptocurrency ecosystem by making tax reporting as simple as possible. By directly integrating with major exchanges, wallets, blockchains, and NFT platforms, CoinLedger provides a unified dashboard for users to track and monitor their cryptocurrency activity. Whether you're trading cryptocurrencies, buying and selling NFTs, or staking on DeFi protocols, CoinLedger makes tracking your portfolio and reporting your taxes easier than ever. For more information, visit https://coinledger.io/.
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KPZ Week 3: St Marys 16, Silver Lake 43
Published: Sep. 16, 2022 at 10:42 PM CDT|Updated: 7 minutes ago
SILVER LAKE, Kan. (WIBW) - KPZ Week 3: St Marys 16, Silver Lake 43
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Chelsey Crisp touched on her whiskey fun filled birthday she shared with friends and family. She also shared her experience with talent agents and how she started out as a waitress before her acting career.
Crisp talked about her new show “Ten Percent,” which is based off the UK version, “Call My Agent” and the differences they share.
Although she had never seen the UK version at the time, she did end up doing her homework when she was onboarded on to “Ten Percent” and ended up falling in love with the French version.
Her role on the show is that of an American talent agent who comes over to the UK to shake things up.
You can now stream “Ten Percent” on Sundance Now, AMC+ and BBC America. For those over in the UK, you can also find it on Amazon Prime.
This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on June 8, 2022. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/chelsey-crisp-and-her-onboarding-experience-on-to-ten-percent/ | 2022-06-08T20:45:29Z |
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Minerva Intelligence Inc. (TSXV: MVAI) (OTCQB: MVAIF) ("Minerva" or the "Company"), an artificial intelligence software company focused on building decision support tools for climate risk, mineral exploration and mining, is pleased to announce its financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021 ("Q2"). All amounts are presented in Canadian dollars.
- Total revenues for the three-month period ended June 30th, 2022, of $61,704 compared to $269,351 for the three-month period ended June 30th, 2021
- Net loss for the three-month period ended June 30th, 2022, of $1.014 million compared to $0.71 million for the three-month period June 30th, 2021
- Cash balance of $1,582,854 and working capital of $1,350,613
As of June 30, 2022, after allocating the above revenues, the Company held approximately $154,000 of customer deposits related to SaaS sales, which commenced on March 1st. Approximately $95,000 is expected to be recorded as 2022 revenue, with the balance to be recorded as 2023 revenue.
- Signed three licensed SaaS customer for DRIVER AI Software
- Signed five DRIVER proof-of-concept projects
- Launched climate85; a data and analytics platform providing access to physical climate risk information at every location in Canada
"Our second quarter operational highlights show some momentum with DRIVER sales that I am hopeful will continue to pick up in the fall. We were excited to launch the new climate85 product in the second quarter. climate85 integrates the best available data with state-of-the-art predictive models to forecast climate change impacts on our natural systems and economy, providing an extensive database of spatial layers as well as analytical tools to our prospective customers in order to help them better understand the impacts of climate change. climate85 has tools and functionalities designed to assess and help to disclose physical climate risks for a wide range of clients. We see this as a huge opportunity for our climate85 product given the current climate risk issues worldwide and will be rolling out additionally functionality in the months ahead." said Scott Tillman, Chief Executive Officer.
Management expects future periods to result in higher sales as the contracts for DRIVER accumulate and renew.
For full details on Minera's reported results, please go to https://minervaintelligence.com/investors.
Minerva Intelligence Inc. is a software development company based in Vancouver, Canada, with a subsidiary office in Darmstadt, Germany. Their proprietary technology is empowering organizations to make defensible decisions in the face of climate change.
Although Minerva's applications focus on the search for critical metals and the assessment of physical climate risk, their technology has application in diverse industries and domains.
Minerva's common shares are currently listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (symbol MVAI). For further details, please refer to their website www.minervaintelligence.com or follow Minerva on Twitter or LinkedIn.
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Conference call to take place on Thursday August 11 at 08:30 a.m. Eastern Time
HENDERSON, Nev., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VolitionRx Limited (NYSE AMERICAN: VNRX) ("Volition") today announced it will host a conference call on Thursday August 11, at 08.30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial and operating results for the second quarter 2022, in addition to providing a business update.
Event: VolitionRx Limited Second Quarter 2022 Earnings and Business Update Conference Call
Date: Thursday, August 11, 2022
Time: 08:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
U.S. & Canada Dial-in: 1-877-407-9716 (toll free)
U.K. Dial-in: 0 800 756 3429 (toll free)
Toll/International: 1-201-493-6779
Conference ID: 13732149
Cameron Reynolds, President and Chief Executive Officer of Volition, will host the call along with Terig Hughes, Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Tom Butera, Chief Executive Officer of Volition Veterinary Diagnostics Development LLC, and Scott Powell, Executive Vice President, Investor Relations. The call will provide an update on important events which have taken place in the second quarter of 2022 and upcoming milestones.
A live audio webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of Volition's corporate website at http://ir.volition.com. In addition, a telephone replay of the call will be available until August 25, 2022. The replay dial-in numbers are 1-844-512-2921 (toll-free) in the U.S. and Canada and 1-412-317-6671 (toll) internationally. Please use replay pin number 13732149.
About Volition
Volition is a multi-national epigenetics company that applies its Nucleosomics™ platform through its subsidiaries to develop simple, easy to use, cost effective blood tests to help diagnose and monitor a range of life-altering diseases including some cancers and diseases associated with NETosis such as sepsis and COVID-19. Early diagnosis and monitoring have the potential to not only prolong the life of patients, but also to improve their quality of life. The tests are based on the science of Nucleosomics™, which is the practice of identifying and measuring nucleosomes in the bloodstream or other bodily fluid - an indication that disease is present. Volition is primarily focused on human diagnostics and monitoring but also has a subsidiary focused on animal diagnostics and monitoring.
Volition's research and development activities are centered in Belgium, with an innovation laboratory and office in the U.S. and additional offices in London and Singapore.
Nucleosomics™ and Nu.Q® are trademarks of Volition and its subsidiaries.
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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $440 million, highest in 14 months
Published: Jul. 12, 2022 at 7:37 AM CDT|Updated: 40 minutes ago
(CNN) - There is a chance that someone could become a multi-millionaire within the next few hours.
On Tuesday night, the Mega Millions jackpot is worth $440 million, or nearly $248 million cash.
This is the largest prize the lottery has offered in about 14 months.
If someone does come up with all the right numbers, the payday would be the 11th largest prize in Mega Millions history.
The last time the jackpot was won was in Tennessee in April. That winner collected $20 million.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The sugar cookie is an undisputed GOAT in the dessert world. Perfect texture, great flavor and high in versatility.
They are good as a snack with coffee, as a side at a work-funded lunch or as a tasty dessert to end off a meal.
In celebration of this wonderful sweet food option, National Sugar Cookie Day is on Saturday, July 9. If you want to treat yourself and celebrate this day, here is a list of some of the best places to get sugar cookies in Dallas from Foursquare:
- Society Bakery
- The Mansion Bar
- Pokey O’s
- Kessler Cookie Company
- Creme de La Cookie
- The Hospitality Sweet
- Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
- Sevy’s
- Mucky Duck
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Tips for streamlining the pantry plus the chance to win a pantry + snack station makeover
NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoGo squeeZ®, the leading brand of nutritious snacks in a pouch, is partnering with organizational experts Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit to help families "contain the chaos" of the pantry -- so there is less time spent searching and more time spent enjoying a moment together.
Although summer is barely behind us, GoGo squeeZ® uncovered that:
- 88% of parents are craving more time to meaningfully connect with their kids as they head into the hustle and bustle of a new fall routine.1
- The most popular roadblocks in connecting include after-school activities (88%), the inability to share a meal together (82%), and social media distractions (90%).1
- 71% of parents agreed that smart pantry storage systems would help them spend less time on meal prep and more time connecting with kids.1
Enter: The Home Edit's iconic ROYGBIV method for organizing pantries in a way that's easy and fun for families to navigate. By being able to quickly access kids' GoGo squeeZ® pouch of choice, families can turn something as simple as a ten-minute snack break into a chance to sneak in some quality time.
Clea and Joanna's top tips for streamlining pantry shelves and creating a made-for-bonding snack station include:
- Organize by color but label by category for an intuitive system that anyone in the house can follow.
- Designate containment zones that flow with your everyday routine. For example, GoGo squeeZ® Morning SmoothieZ can live in the breakfast zone or the snack zone -- it all depends on how and when you access them!
- Store items on a lower shelf where kids can easily access them, either in clear open bins or turntables. These kid-friendly solutions also make it easier to spot the snacks that need to be restocked.
- Provide even easier access to snacks during playdates or study time by transferring the containers to a rolling cart; by putting the pantry on wheels – alongside things like books, craft supplies and family games – you automatically turn a shared snack break into a meaningful family moment.
GoGo squeeZ® and The Home Edit are also giving one lucky family a pantry and snack station (on wheels!) makeover to help families find their back-to-school groove and have a dedicated space for turning snack breaks into snack dates. To enter, visit gogosqueez.com/thehomeedit.2
"When we at GoGo squeeZ® uncovered that 86% of parents believe a well-organized pantry would give them time back to spend with their kids, we knew we had to call in Clea and Joanna," said GoGo squeeZ® Chief Marketing Officer, Mark Anthony Edmonson. "Our colorful pouches are often spotted in The Home Edit's pantry projects as they are a wholesome snack that families can quickly grab for at-home or on-the-go. We love how this partnership not only provides the tools to get organized, but also the inspiration to create snacking spaces that encourage family interaction and connection – two elements vital to children's wellbeing."
"Organizing doesn't have to be a chore. Make the habit a regular one – and one that involves the kids," said Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit. "Not only are you making snacking easier and healthier, but you are also creating moments to share with your family, and we think that's what really matters."
1 According to KRC Research and an online survey amongst a sample of 1,008 parents of children between the ages of 3-11 across the United States.
2 Sweepstakes entrants have the chance to enter starting on 9/7/22 through 9/27/22. Only one winner will be selected.
About GoGo squeeZ®
GoGo squeeZ® is on a mission to provide wholesome food solutions for kids of all ages and being responsible to our planet as they continue their everyday adventures! Since 2008, the brand has been the leading squeezable pouch made from 100% fruit and vegetables. GoGo squeeZ® makes on-the-go snacking nutritious and delicious with more than 30 flavors of squeezable applesauce, Fruit & VeggieZ, YogurtZ, Pudding and SmoothieZ. Each pouch is crafted with the highest quality ingredients. For more information visit www.gogosqueez.com.
About MOM Group
MOM Group was founded in 2006 following the merger of Mont Blanc and Materne, two companies with the center of know-how in the French dairy and fruit dessert industries. Today, with its fruit and dairy pouches, Pom Potes® in France and GoGo squeeZ® in the United States, the group is dedicated to offering families healthy, convenient and fun snacking solutions made from the best of nature. It draws its success from its industrial know-how and its capacity to innovate and create healthy snacking solutions based on high-quality raw materials. MOM Group has experienced outstanding growth in the last 10 years, consolidating its position as a healthy snacking leader in several strategic geographies. It is comprised of 1,300 employees across five countries and four factories in France and the US. MOM Group's parent company is the Bel Group, a world leader in single-serving portion cheese. For more information visit www.momgroup.com.
About The Home Edit
The Home Edit was founded in 2015 by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin with the goal of reinventing traditional organizing and merging it with design. Since then, it has grown into a global media and organization company with a social following of over 7 million people and organizing teams in cities across the country. The Home Edit has become a household name thanks to two New York Times' bestselling books, an Emmy-nominated Netflix show, "Get Organized with the Home Edit," and a successful line of organizational products sold in stores in over 27 countries, including at its most recent retail partner, Walmart. In 2022, The Home Edit was acquired by Hello Sunshine/Candle Media.
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Queen Elizabeth II skips Platinum Jubilee church service
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, joined other members of Britain’s royal family Friday at a church service honoring Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne.
The queen herself skipped the event at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London due to difficulties getting around that have limited the 96-year-old monarch’s public engagements in recent months.
But royal watchers quickly shifted their focus to Harry and Meghan as they made their first public appearance in festivities marking the Platinum Jubilee.
Harry and Meghan, who gave up royal duties and moved to California two years ago, kept a low profile during the jubilee events held Thursday, the first of four days of celebrations. The couple appeared only in photographs shot through the windows of the building from which members of the royal family watched the Queen’s Birthday Parade.
The pair played a more public role on Friday, walking into the church on their own, holding hands and proceeding down the long nave of the cathedral ahead of more senior royals. People inside the church craned their necks to watch.
The service of thanksgiving is taking place on the second of four days of festivities celebrating the queen’s Platinum Jubilee. On Thursday, thousands of royal supporters cheered wildly as the queen joined other senior royals on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch 70 British military aircraft fly past.
The queen decided not to attend Friday’s church service after experiencing “some discomfort” during Thursday’s events. She will watch the event unfold on television as Prince Charles stands in for her.
The congregation at St. Paul’s includes members of the royal family, senior politicians, diplomats and more than 400 essential workers, charity volunteers and members of the armed forces who have been invited in recognition of their service to the community.
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is set to deliver a sermon. Cottrell stepped in after Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby tested positive for COVID-19. The service will begin and end with the tolling of Great Paul, the largest church bell in Britain.
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GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today announced that Swissmedic, the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products, has expanded its temporary authorization of Nuvaxovid™ (NVX-CoV2373) COVID-19 vaccine in Switzerland for active immunization to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in adolescents aged 12 through 17 and as a heterologous and homologous booster dose for adults aged 18 and older.
"We are pleased to offer the first protein-based COVID-19 vaccine for use both in adolescents and as a booster in adults in Switzerland," said Stanley C. Erck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novavax. "As we continue to explore best practices for managing COVID-19 long term, we have ongoing trials further exploring Nuvaxovid's efficacy and safety as a booster and preclinical data suggest that our vaccine induces immune response against Omicron variants, including BA.4/5."
Adolescents Aged 12 Through 17
The authorization for adolescents aged 12 through 17 is based on data from the ongoing pediatric expansion of the Phase 3 PREVENT-19 trial of 2,247 adolescents aged 12 through 17 years across 73 sites in the U.S. to evaluate the safety, effectiveness (immunogenicity), and efficacy of Nuvaxovid. In the pediatric expansion, Nuvaxovid achieved its primary efficacy endpoint and demonstrated 80% clinical efficacy overall at a time when the Delta variant was the predominant circulating SARS-CoV-2 strain in the U.S.
Preliminary safety data from the pediatric expansion showed the vaccine to be generally well-tolerated. Serious and severe adverse events were low in number and balanced between vaccine and placebo groups, and not considered related to the vaccine. Local and systemic reactogenicity was generally lower than or similar to adults, after the first and second dose. The most common adverse reactions observed were injection site tenderness/pain, headache, myalgia, fatigue, and malaise. There was no increase in reactogenicity in younger (12 to <15 years old) adolescents compared to older (15 to <18 years old) adolescents. No new safety signal was observed through the placebo-controlled portion of the pediatric expansion.
Booster in Adults Aged 18 and Older
The authorization for the booster dose in adults aged 18 and older is supported by data from Novavax' Phase 2 trial conducted in Australia, from a separate Phase 2 trial conducted in South Africa, and from the UK-sponsored COV-BOOST trial. As part of the Phase 2 trials, a single booster dose of Nuvaxovid was administered to healthy adult participants approximately six months after their primary two-dose vaccination series of Nuvaxovid. The third dose produced increased immune responses comparable to or exceeding levels associated with protection in Phase 3 clinical trials. In the COV-BOOST trial, Nuvaxovid induced a meaningful antibody response when used as a heterologous third booster dose.
In the Novavax-sponsored trials, following the booster, local and systemic reactions had a median duration of approximately two days. The incidence of Grade 3 or higher events remained relatively low. Safety reporting of reactogenicity events showed an increasing incidence across all three doses of Nuvaxovid, often seen with increased immunogenicity. Medically attended adverse events, potentially immune-mediated medical conditions, and severe adverse events occurred infrequently following the booster dose and were balanced between vaccine and placebo groups.
In the 12 through 17 year-old population, NVX-CoV2372 has also been granted authorization in the U.S., the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Thailand, India, and South Korea. The vaccine has also been authorized in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand as a booster. Nuvaxovid is actively under review for both indications in other markets.
Swissmedic granted temporary authorization in April 2022 for use of Nuvaxovid in adults aged 18 and older.
Trade Name in the U.S.
The trade name Nuvaxovid™ has not yet been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Authorized Use
Nuvaxovid is indicated for active immunisation to prevent COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 in individuals 12 years of age and older. The use of this vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations.
Important Safety Information: Switzerland
- Nuvaxovid is contraindicated in persons who have a hypersensitivity to the active substance, or to any of the excipients.
- Events of anaphylaxis have been reported with administration of COVID-19 vaccines including Nuvaxovid. Appropriate medical treatment and supervision should be available in case of an anaphylactic reaction following the administration of the vaccine. Close observation for at least 15 minutes is recommended and a second dose of the vaccine should not be given to those who have experienced anaphylaxis to the first dose of Nuvaxovid.
- Very rare cases of myocarditis and pericarditis have been reported following the use of Nuvaxovid. Healthcare professionals should be alert to the signs and symptoms of myocarditis and pericarditis. Vaccinees (including parents or caregivers) should be instructed to seek immediate medical attention if they develop symptoms indicative of myocarditis or pericarditis such as (acute and persisting) chest pain, shortness of breath, or palpitations following vaccination. Healthcare professionals should consult guidance and/or specialists to diagnose and treat this condition.
- Anxiety-related reactions, including vasovagal reactions (syncope), hyperventilation, or stress–related reactions may occur in association with vaccination as a psychogenic response to the needle injection. It is important that precautions are in place to avoid injury from fainting.
- Vaccination should be postponed in individuals suffering from an acute severe febrile illness or acute infection. The presence of a minor infection and/or low-grade fever should not delay vaccination.
- Nuvaxovid should be given with caution in individuals receiving anticoagulant therapy or those with thrombocytopenia or any coagulation disorder (such as haemophilia) because bleeding or bruising may occur following an intramuscular administration in these individuals.
- The efficacy of Nuvaxovid may be lower in immunosuppressed individuals.
- Administration of Nuvaxovid in pregnancy should only be considered when the potential benefits outweigh any potential risks for the mother and foetus.
- The effects with Nuvaxovid may temporarily affect the ability to drive or use machines.
- The duration of protection afforded by the vaccine is unknown as it is still being determined by ongoing clinical trials. Individuals may not be fully protected until 7 days after their second dose. As with all vaccines, vaccination with Nuvaxovid may not protect all vaccine recipients.
- Very common (≥1/10) and common (≥1/100 to <1/10) adverse reactions observed during clinical studies in individuals 12 years of age and older were headache, nausea or vomiting, myalgia, arthralgia, injection site tenderness/redness, pyrexia. Fever was observed more frequently in adolescents aged 12 through 17 years compared to adults, with the frequency being very common after the second dose in adolescents.
For more information on Nuvaxovid, including the Summary of Product Characteristics with Package Leaflet, adverse event reporting instructions, or to request additional information, please visit the following website:
About Nuvaxovid™ (NVX-CoV2373)
Nuvaxovid is a protein-based vaccine engineered from the genetic sequence of the first strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. The vaccine was created using Novavax' recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate antigen derived from the coronavirus S protein and is formulated with Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M™ adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies. Nuvaxovid contains purified protein antigen and can neither replicate, nor can it cause COVID-19.
Nuvaxovid is packaged as a ready-to-use liquid formulation in a vial containing ten doses. The vaccination regimen calls for two 0.5 ml doses (5 mcg antigen and 50 mcg Matrix-M adjuvant) given intramuscularly 21 days apart. The vaccine is stored at 2°- 8° Celsius, enabling the use of existing vaccine supply and cold chain channels. Use of the vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations.
Novavax has established partnerships for the manufacture, commercialization, and distribution of Nuvaxovid worldwide. Existing authorizations leverage Novavax' manufacturing partnership with Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by volume. They are being supplemented with data from additional manufacturing sites throughout Novavax' global supply chain.
About the NVX-CoV2373 Phase 3 Trials
NVX-CoV2373 continues being evaluated in two pivotal Phase 3 trials. PREVENT-19 (the PRE-fusion protein subunit Vaccine Efficacy Novavax Trial | COVID-19) is a 2:1 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of NVX-CoV2373 with Matrix-M adjuvant in 29,960 participants 18 years of age and over in 119 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. The primary endpoint for PREVENT-19 was the first occurrence of PCR-confirmed symptomatic (mild, moderate, or severe) COVID-19 with onset at least seven days after the second dose in serologically negative (to SARS-CoV-2) adult participants at baseline. The statistical success criterion included a lower bound of 95% CI >30%. A secondary endpoint was the prevention of PCR-confirmed, symptomatic moderate or severe COVID-19. Both endpoints were assessed at least seven days after the second study vaccination in volunteers who had not been previously infected with SARS-CoV-2. In the trial, NVX-CoV2373 achieved 90.4% efficacy overall. It was generally well-tolerated and elicited a robust antibody response after the second dose in both studies. Full results of the trial were published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
The pediatric expansion of PREVENT-19 is a 2:1 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded trial to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and efficacy of NVX-CoV2373 with Matrix-M adjuvant in 2,247 adolescent participants 12 to 17 years of age in 73 locations in the U.S., compared with placebo. In the pediatric trial, NVX-CoV2373 achieved its primary effectiveness endpoint (non-inferiority of the neutralizing antibody response compared to young adult participants 18 through 25 years of age from PREVENT-19) and demonstrated 80% efficacy overall at a time when the Delta variant of concern was the predominant circulating strain in the U.S. Additionally, immune responses were about two-to-three-fold higher in adolescents than in adults against all variants studied.
Additionally, a trial conducted in the U.K. with 14,039 participants aged 18 years and over was designed as a randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded study and achieved overall efficacy of 89.7%. The primary endpoint was based on the first occurrence of PCR-confirmed symptomatic (mild, moderate, or severe) COVID-19 with onset at least seven days after the second study vaccination in serologically negative (to SARS-CoV-2) adult participants at baseline. Full results of the trial were published in NEJM.
About Matrix-M™ Adjuvant
Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant has demonstrated a potent and well-tolerated effect by stimulating the entry of antigen-presenting cells into the injection site and enhancing antigen presentation in local lymph nodes, boosting immune response.
About Novavax
Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) is a biotechnology company that promotes improved health globally through the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative vaccines to prevent serious infectious diseases. The company's proprietary recombinant technology platform harnesses the power and speed of genetic engineering to efficiently produce highly immunogenic nanoparticles designed to address urgent global health needs. NVX-CoV2373, the company's COVID-19 vaccine, has received conditional authorization from multiple regulatory authorities globally, including the U.S., European Commission, and the World Health Organization. The vaccine is currently under review by multiple regulatory agencies worldwide and is under review in the U.S. for use in adolescents and as a booster. In addition to its COVID-19 vaccine, Novavax is also currently evaluating a COVID-seasonal influenza combination vaccine candidate in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial, which combines NVX-CoV2373 and NanoFlu*, its quadrivalent influenza investigational vaccine candidate, and is also evaluating an Omicron strain-based vaccine (NVX-CoV2515) as well as a bivalent format Omicron-based / original strain-based vaccine. These vaccine candidates incorporate Novavax' proprietary saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.
For more information, visit www.novavax.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
*NanoFlu identifies a recombinant hemagglutinin (HA) protein nanoparticle influenza vaccine candidate produced by Novavax. This investigational candidate was evaluated during a controlled phase 3 trial conducted during the 2019-2020 influenza season.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements herein relating to the future of Novavax, its operating plans and prospects, its partnerships, the timing of clinical trial results, the ongoing development of NVX-CoV2373, a COVID-seasonal influenza investigational vaccine candidate, the scope, timing and outcome of future regulatory filings and actions, including with respect to an FDA EUA decision and potential CDC recommendation for NVX-CoV2373, Novavax' plans to supplement existing authorizations with data from the additional manufacturing sites in Novavax' global supply chain, additional worldwide authorizations of NVX-CoV2373 for use in adults and adolescents and as a booster, the potential impact and reach of Novavax and NVX-CoV2373 in addressing vaccine access, controlling the pandemic and protecting populations, and the efficacy, safety and intended utilization of NVX-CoV2373 and expected administration of NVX-CoV2373 are forward-looking statements. Novavax cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, challenges satisfying, alone or together with partners, various safety, efficacy, and product characterization requirements, including those related to process qualification and assay validation, necessary to satisfy applicable regulatory authorities; difficulty obtaining scarce raw materials and supplies; resource constraints, including human capital and manufacturing capacity, on the ability of Novavax to pursue planned regulatory pathways; challenges meeting contractual requirements under agreements with multiple commercial, governmental, and other entities; and those other risk factors identified in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Novavax' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov and www.novavax.com, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of the statements. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties.
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AP source: Lakers choose Darvin Ham as next head coach
By GREG BEACHAM
AP Sports Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A person with knowledge of the decision says Darvin Ham has accepted an offer to be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
The person spoke with The Associated Press on Friday on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been publicly announced.
The 48-year-old Ham is getting his first head coaching job as the 28th coach in Lakers history. He has been an assistant to Mike Budenholzer with the Milwaukee Bucks since 2018, and he played a significant role in their run to the 2021 NBA title.
Ham will be the successor to Frank Vogel, who was fired one day after the Lakers wrapped up one of the most disappointing seasons in NBA history by going 33-49 and missing the playoffs.
The Lakers flopped despite another impressive season from LeBron James, who welcomed his new head coach on social media even before the move was publicly announced.
“So damn EXCITED!!!!!!!!” James tweeted. “Congrats and welcome Coach DHam!!”
Ham will be the 15th Black coach currently in the NBA, the most ever at one time.
Ham was a player development assistant coach with Kobe Bryant’s Lakers from 2011-13 on the staffs of head coaches Mike Brown and Mike D’Antoni. Ham then had a five-year stint on the Atlanta Hawks’ staff under Budenholzer, developing a reputation as an effective communicator with versatile tactical knowledge.
Budenholzer’s staffs with the Hawks also included Taylor Jenkins, Quin Snyder and Kenny Atkinson, who all became NBA head coaches.
Vogel led the Lakers to the franchise’s 17th title exactly 18 months before his firing. He failed to coax a winning season out of a veteran-laden roster led by James, oft-injured Anthony Davis and newcomer Russell Westbrook, who had a dismal first season with his hometown team. Westbrook is under contract for another season with the Lakers.
Ham played eight seasons in the NBA and won a championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004 before moving into coaching in 2008. The Michigan native played collegiately at Texas Tech.
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AP Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds contributed to this report.
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Women and people of color experience longer ER wait times than white men, study says
(CNN) – If you’ve been to the emergency room recently, what was it like?
For women and people of color, the experience is often different from what white men experience, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
The research is based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of nearly 30 million people.
Researchers looked at people younger than 55 years of age who went to the ER for chest pain.
They discovered that patients who identified as people of color waited 10-15 minutes longer in the ER to receive care for chest pain compared to white adults.
They also found that women and people of color were less likely to get testing done and less likely to get medication for a heart attack.
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Wearing black armbands, test cricketers from England and South Africa held a minute’s silence before a bell was chimed once by a high-ranking member of the military at the Oval.
Over to the west of London, golfers from around the world paused their rounds and other pros, officials and caddies gathered on the putting green in front of the first tee at Wentworth to hold a two-minute period of silence, also impeccably observed.
There were moving and respectful tributes to Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday as sports resumed in Britain following a nationwide shutdown Friday as a mark of respect for the monarch of more than 70 years who died at the age of 96 on Thursday.
In the United States, a horse bred by the queen won a race at Pimlico in Baltimore.
Professional and grassroots soccer — including the Premier League — decided to call off all matches this weekend to give an opportunity for participants to mourn the queen’s passing.
International cricket and golf returned, though, as did English domestic rugby, on the back of guidance from the government that stated there was no obligation on sports organizations to cancel or reschedule events during the nation’s period of mourning.
The 10 minutes before the start of play in the third and deciding cricket test between England and South Africa were dedicated to paying tribute to the queen.
Military walked onto the field of play at the Oval in south London to form a guard of honor, through which the teams walked and lined up either side of the wicket.
Following the minute’s silence and the one bell chime, the anthems of both South Africa and England were sung by English soprano Laura Wright. After seven decades of the English anthem “God Save the Queen,” now it was an emotionally charged rendition of “God Save the King” rippling around the ground. Hours earlier Saturday, King Charles III was officially announced as Britain’s monarch in a ceremony, having automatically become king following his mother’s death.
There was a standing ovation as Wright left the field and the players warmed up ahead of the start of play of Day 3 of the test.
The BMW PGA Championship, the flagship event on the European tour, was stopped near the end of the first round on Thursday following the announcement of the queen’s death — there were still 30 players out on the course — and there was no play on Friday.
Play restarted at 6:40 a.m. local time on Saturday, with the tournament having been reduced to 54 holes.
The proclamation of King Charles III was shown on the television screens in the Championship Village after the two-minute period of silence took place at 9:50 a.m.
The European tour’s chief executive, Keith Pelley, said he spoke with officials from the England and Wales Cricket Board on Friday. He said they agreed that “bringing people together at this particular time, having both had the honor and respect of the day of cancellation on Friday, was the right decision.”
“I have heard from so many players that want to honor Her Majesty,” Pelley said, “and felt that playing was the right way to do it.”
English Premiership rugby matches scheduled for Friday were postponed but were taking place on Saturday and Sunday.
The decision of soccer to cancel games has proved to be divisive, with some feeling the game — and its many fans — missed a chance to honor the queen in the way other sports have.
“I know it’s only a game and some things are much bigger,” former Premier League player Peter Crouch tweeted, “but imagine all our games went ahead this weekend. Black armbands, silences observed, national anthem, Royal band playing etc to the millions around the world watching?
“Isn’t that a better send off?”
Matches in the Premier League, English Football League and the Women’s Super League have been called off, along with all games at all levels in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The women’s middleweight world title fight between Savannah Marshall and Claressa Shields, scheduled for the O2 Arena in London on Saturday, has also been called off by the British Boxing Board of Control.
Horse racing — the queen’s favorite sport — will resume Sunday, when the St. Leger flat-racing classic takes place in Doncaster.
The sport said Saturday it will cancel all events on Sept. 19, the day of the queen’s funeral.
A horse bred by the queen won at Pimlico, rallying from sixth place to earn a half-length victory in Baltimore, Maryland. West Newton, a 6-year-old gelding, ran 1 1/8 miles on turf in 1:52.12 in the $36,000 race. The gelding was ridden by Forest Boyce and trained by Richard Hendriks.
West Newton is out of the mare Queen’s Prize, also bred by the late monarch. West Newton paid $16.20 to win on a $2 bet. The gelding began his career in England.
The government had advised British sporting organizations to “consider canceling or postponing events or closing venues on the day of the State Funeral.”
There are no Premier League games that day, with matches taking place the previous three days.
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AP Racing Writer Beth Harris contributed to this report.
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Third boil water advisory issued for Rossville in just over a month
ROSSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) - For the third time in just over a month, a boil water advisory has been issued for the City of Rossville.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says on Tuesday, May 31, it issued a boil water advisory for the City of Rossville public supply water system in Shawnee Co.
The KDHE said residents who use this system should take the following precautions until further notice:
- If tap water appears dirty, flush water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
- Boil water for 1 minute before drinking it or preparing food with it - or use bottled water.
- Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic ice maker.
- Water used for bathing does not usually need to be boiled. However, supervision of children is necessary while bathing so water is not ingested. Those with cuts or severe rashes should consult with a doctor.
The Department said the advisory will remain in effect until the conditions which placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved.
KDHE said officials issued the advisory due to a loss of pressure in the distribution system caused by system maintenance. It said failure to maintain water pressure could lead to a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Regardless of who issued the boil water advisory, KDHE said it is the only entity that can issue the rescind order after testing at a certified laboratory.
This is the third boil water advisory for the water system in just over a month. The first advisory was issued on April 25 and the second was issued on May 12.
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Book: Trump planned to refuse to leave White House after election loss
(CNN) - After losing the 2020 election, former President Donald Trump reportedly told aides he wouldn’t physically leave the White House in efforts to keep incoming President Joe Biden from taking over.
A new book by New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman details new revelations on the final days of Trump’s presidency.
In reporting provided to CNN from the book by Haberman, Trump repeatedly told aides following his election loss that he would refuse to leave the White House.
In Haberman’s book, “Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America,” she reports that Trump told one aide, “I’m just not going to leave.”
“We’re never leaving. How can you leave when you won an election?” the book claims Trump told another aide.
Trump’s insistence that he would not leave the White House has never been previously reported and shines a new light on the final days of his administration.
Haberman writes of the shift in Trump’s private comments on his election loss.
In the immediate aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, Trump seemed to recognize his loss.
He comforted one advisor, saying, “We did our best,” and reportedly told junior press aides that he thought “we had it.”
At some point, Trump’s mood shifted, and he was heard saying he wouldn’t leave.
He was even overheard asking Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel, “Why would I leave if they stole it from me?”
Haberman, who is also a CNN contributor, reported Trump quizzed nearly everyone around him on how to stay in power. Among those he reportedly asked was the valet who brought him a Diet Coke when Trump pressed a red button on his Oval Office desk.
Haberman said Trump’s son-in-law and advisor, Jared Kushner, was reluctant to confront him over the election loss.
Kushner encouraged a group of aides to go to the White House and brief Trump. When asked why he was not attending the briefing, Kushner likened it to a deathbed scene, saying, “The priest comes later.”
Haberman’s book comes out Oct. 4.
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Explainer: Where do hydro poles come from?
By Tom Yun
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May 28, 2022 (CTV Network) — A week after the devastating storm in southern Ontario and Quebec, communities in the affected regions are still reeling from the damage, with some residents going eights days and counting without power. Hydro One, which services rural Ontario and is the largest utility company in the province, says 1,900 poles were damaged in the storm. Officials from Hydro Quebec have said that 500 poles in the province need replacing. And in the nation’s capital, the storm damaged 300 poles, according to Hydro Ottawa. Replacement poles will have to be sourced from somewhere, and utility companies typically rely on two different types of poles that support the overhead powerlines that deliver electricity to our communities. WOOD VS. COMPOSITE POLES Utility agencies typically have a mix of hydro poles made from wood as well as poles made of composite materials. Hydro One says it sources its wood poles from Stella Jones, an Ontario-based supplier, while Hydro Ottawa sources the vast majority of its poles from cedar and pine trees grown in Western Canada. “These poles are prized throughout North America for their balanced characteristics in durability, longevity and cost-effectiveness,” Josée Larocque, manager of media and public affairs at Hydro Ottawa, told CTVNews.ca in an email Friday. Utility companies have relied on poles made of wood for nearly two centuries, as it’s a material with low conductivity and a low tendency to expand due to heat. Wood poles are also a green choice, as they can easily be recycled. But in ditches, rugged terrain and wet and swampy areas that pose a structural challenge for wood poles, utility companies opt for composite poles, made from fibreglass and coated with resin and UV protection. Hydro Ottawa says its composite poles are manufactured in Ontario and can last up to 80 years, twice as long as wood poles. “They also have a high strength-to-weight ratio, meaning they can be used in areas that may not be able to support a wooden pole … and they are resistant to both rot and woodpecker damage,” Larocque said. Hydro One says it typically keeps a supply of poles and other infrastructure items to prepare for adverse weather events, but the severity of last weekend’s storm meant that the agency had to source additional supplies quickly. “We work with many great partners who have stepped up to provide us with the products we need to get customers in affected areas restored. Our suppliers played a big part in our ability to restore power to the large majority of customers so quickly and we want to thank them for all they have done and continue to do,” Hydro One spokesperson Richard Francella said in an email statement to CTVNews.ca on Friday. THE NEED FOR RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE With scientists warning that storms like the one seen last weekend are only going to become stronger, longer and more frequent thanks to the effects of climate change, questions have been raised over whether existing electric grid infrastructure is prepared. “The grid that we’ve designed for today, we used the last 100 years’ worth of data,” electrical infrastructure expert Andrew Phillips told CTVNews.ca in a video interview Thursday. “Unfortunately, because of climate change, the past is not a good predictor of the future.” But there are alternatives to the currently used wood and composite poles that could be more resilient to storms. Phillips, who is the vice-president of transmission and distribution infrastructure at the Charlotte, N.C.-based Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), points out that in Florida, which sees tropical storms or hurricanes on an annual basis, utility poles are typically made of concrete or steel. These poles can withstand significantly higher wind speeds compared to wood poles, but Phillips says that they’re much heavier, more expensive and more difficult to install and repair. Utility companies in many European and Asian countries have chosen to bury their powerlines underground, but this option also comes with downsides relating to cost and repair. “It’s expensive to do, but of course … it also has the negative that if a failure does happen, it can take a long, long time to recover,” Phillips said. But Phillips says we shouldn’t write off wood poles completely, given that wood is a renewable resource with a much smaller carbon footprint compared to concrete, steel or composite options. “Concrete poles, steel poles and even composite poles all have a carbon footprint … while wood poles are kind of carbon neutral, because they grew in the ground as trees. So, there’s a push a little bit in Europe to go back to the wood poles because of the carbon neutrality,” he said. Phillips says design changes can possibly extend longevity for wood poles. Researchers at the EPRI, for example, have developed a type of wood hydro pole that could better withstand extreme weather events. In the event of a storm, only the crossarm would break, or the wires would slip off, rather than having the pole itself break. “When a wood pole is broken, it’s going to take you 36 hours (to repair). But if you found a broken crossarm across the top, or a conductor that’s just slipped in its footing, that can take three or four hours. And so that can really speed up recovery,” Phillips said. Phillips says it’s imperative that policy makers start thinking now about how to build climate resilient electrical grid, whether it’s designing stronger infrastructure to withstand extreme weather events or creating infrastructure that can be repaired more quickly. “We really need to think about what the future is going to look like. Obviously, nobody has a crystal ball, but the climate models are getting better and better,” he said. “We should be not waiting until then to design infrastructure that can withstand those events. We should be thinking now.”
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BRABANT, Netherlands , June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Re-Teck, a member of Li Tong Group and one of the leading reverse supply chain management solution providers globally, held a grand opening on May 20th at their newest facility in Etten-Leur. Re-Teck is expanding its presence in the region of Brabant with the addition of its third facility. The support for and importance of the new facility was demonstrated by the attendance of customers, partners, and representatives of NFIA, BOM, HIDC, Rewin, Taipei Representative Office and the City of Etten-Leur.
"We are very pleased to have supported Re-Teck in their expansion process in Brabant. With the arrival of the new facility in Etten-Leur, the company will be able to further expand their activities and contribute to a sustainable future," stated Eelko Brinkhoff, Director Foreign Investments & International Trade at the Brabant Development Agency (BOM).
Together with the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA), Holland International Distribution Council (HIDC) and REWIN West-Brabant, BOM assisted Re-Teck with this expansion. Re-Teck aims to further grow and invest in the region of Brabant. To support this future growth, BOM organized a Bright Innovation Tour for Re-Teck to explore the innovative ecosystem in Brabant. The agency opened their network and visits were made to the High Tech Campus, Automotive Campus, The Battery Competence Center and the Delta Electronics and ELEO companies. The tour displayed for Re-Teck the impressive technologies, smart ecosystems, and presented a unique way of collaborating.
Re-Teck provides Reverse Supply Chain Management (RSCM) solutions to the world's top-tier companies and manufacturers active in the technology, electronics, and telecom sector, including smartphones, tablets, computers/laptops, and telecom equipment. Re-Teck helps their clients maximize the lifecycle value of their supply chain assets through reuse, parts harvesting and remarketing. As a leading pioneer of newer methods of recycling, they specialize in the environmentally friendly processing of used electronic equipment.
The media frequently mentions that the recycling of the lithium batteries is an unprecedented challenge for the near future for many battery and EV manufacturers. Currently, Re-Teck is testing an innovative solution for recycling lithium batteries in America with hopes to soon implement this methodology in the Netherlands. "The surge in battery driven devices has created an incredible need for a safe and effective method to recycle and refurbish these batteries," noted Edward Tseng, General Manager of Re-Teck. "Re-Teck's team of engineers has created a process that includes dry output and oxygen-free shredding, which is considerably better than traditional battery recycling methods."
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RENO, Nev. (AP) — Opposition from friends, not foes, is creating potential roadblocks to President Joe Biden’s green energy agenda on federal lands in the blue-leaning, Western swing state of Nevada.
Two lithium mines and a geothermal power plant in the works in the biggest U.S. gold-mining state are under attack from conservationists, tribes and others who otherwise generally support Biden’s efforts to expedite the transition from fossil fuels to renewables.
The conflicts put a spotlight on an emerging reality as the Biden administration tries to meet its goal of having the U.S. power grid run on clean energy by 2035.
Renewable or not, the actual mining of the resources faces many of the same regulatory and environmental hurdles the government has encountered for decades when digging for coal or drilling for oil.
Whether it’s tapping hot underground water to generate electricity with steam-powered turbines or extracting lithium to make electric car batteries, the operations still must comply with laws designed to protect wildlife habitat, cultural and historical values, and guard against pollution or other degradation of federal lands.
During a recent failed attempt to overturn a Nevada water permit for a mine near the Oregon line above the biggest known lithium deposit in the nation, opponents raised some of the same concerns leveled four decades ago about some of the largest gold mines in the world.
Specifically, the Great Basin Resource Watch and others say the lithium mine will produce toxic waste. More generally, they still accuse regulators of rubber-stamping industry plans without a thorough review of the potential harms.
“Everything seems to be in the hands of the mining company,” Sarah Wochele, a mining justice organizer for the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, said at last month’s appeal hearing. “And we just ignorantly praise new technology, new technology.”
Ramped up domestic production of lithium is key to Biden’s blueprint for a greener future, a critical element for electric vehicle batteries. Worldwide demand for the lightest metal on Earth is projected to increase six-fold by 2030 compared to 2020.
The big deposit bordering Oregon where Lithium Nevada plans to begin construction in December is “vital to our national security and nation’s need for lithium to support green energy development and achieve climate change objectives,” the company said in recent court filings.
But in addition to concerns about toxic waste, the mine sits on federal land local tribes say is a sacred site where dozens of their ancestors were massacred by the U.S. Cavalry in 1865.
Another big lithium mine still on the drawing board, halfway between Reno and Las Vegas, is home to a rare desert wildflower the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed for listing under the Endangered Species Act.
Meanwhile, the geothermal power plant faces both cultural and environmental challenges in a case pending before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The San Francisco-based appellate court could rule any day on a lawsuit seeking to halt the development in a high-desert oasis 100 miles (161 kilometers) east of Reno where a rare toad currently protected under the Endangered Species Act lives in the same hot springs where Native Americans have worshipped for thousands of years.
The Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management approved Ormat Nevada’s geothermal project last November over the objections of another Interior agency, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Since then, USFWS has taken the rare step of declaring the Dixie Valley toad endangered on a temporary emergency basis — something it’s done only one other time in 20 years.
This month, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe amended their lawsuit against the Reno-based Ormat and the Bureau of Land Management in U.S. District Court in Reno to include the April listing.
The updated version alleges both are in violation of the Endangered Species Act because they’ve failed to halt construction “despite USFWS’s unambiguous finding that the project poses an imminent and existential risk to the Dixie Valley toad.”
The government hasn’t responded yet, but the case continues in district court on a parallel track with the appellate court. And the ongoing legal battles underscore the difficulty of turning Biden’s vision of a cleaner energy future into reality.
Administration officials insist they’ve known all along that implementing their plans to slow the warming of the Earth wouldn’t be easy.
“Catalyzing the clean energy economy and seeing renewable energy projects through to completion is no small task,” said Tyler Cherry, press secretary for Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.
“Indeed, these are complex, large-scale projects that require a robust public process,” he wrote in an email July 12 to the AP in response to a request for comment.
The three-judge panel at the 9th Circuit that heard oral arguments on the geothermal case in June said they couldn’t consider the April listing of the toad because it came after the appeal was filed in January.
But the judges acknowledged USFWS had raised similar objections in earlier opinions, warning about the likelihood the geothermal plant’s operations could push the toad to the brink of extinction.
The Justice Department lawyer representing the bureau, Michelle Melton, said federal law required the bureau to consider USFWS’s criticisms but it wasn’t bound by them.
The emergency listing of the toad doesn’t change the bureau’s position that the project will have no significant impact on the tribe or the toad, she said.
“Fish and Wildlife has a different opinion,” Melton said. “It was not a surprise to BLM that Fish and Wildlife felt that way.”
Ormat Vice President Paul Thomsen said the emergency listing overstates the potential impact of the project on the toad partly because it makes false assumptions about underground faults in the geothermal reservoir it intends to tap.
“There are sufficient safeguards in place to avoid endangering the toad,” he wrote June 6 in comments to USFWS.
The 9th Circuit judges appeared sympathetic last month to some of the opponents’ arguments. But they noted that the lower court judge had weighed the pros and cons and determined the public was best served by allowing the temporary injunction blocking construction to expire 90 days after it was issued in February.
They pointed to Judge Robert C. Jones’ conclusion that the electricity produced at the geothermal plant would significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to other energy production facilities and that “depriving the public of a source of carbon-free” electricity is not in the public’s best interest.
Scott Lake, a lawyer for the Center for Biological Diversity, said the benefits of renewable energy resources are “something the tribe and the center actually agree with.”
“But nothing in the record establishes a public interest in, or a compelling need, for this particular project … on a tribal sacred site and in such a way that threatens the entire existence of the Dixie Valley toad,” he said. | https://cw33.com/news/science-technology/ap-science/nevada-court-fights-raise-caution-flags-on-green-energy-push/ | 2022-07-24T19:33:17Z |
Friendly Technologies will exhibit at CommunicAsia - part of Asia Tech x Singapore.
RAMAT GAN, Israel, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Friendly Technologies, the IoT & device management company, will exhibit at CommunicAsia (Asia Tech x Singapore), as well as meet with longtime, new, and potential customers and partners.
Friendly Technologies will present its future-ready solution that enables the automatic management of all types of devices on one unified platform. The forward-thinking platform is device-agnostic and is compatible with all networks and industry verticals, including telecommunications, utilities, logistics, asset management, and others. It allows service providers to quickly and efficiently deploy, monitor, and manage devices remotely on an easy-to-use interface with cutting-edge technology.
Speaking on behalf of the company at CommunicAsia, Iael Matmor, Friendly's Distribution Manager, said, "We are excited to bring our solutions to CommunicAsia. As a global leader in IoT and device management, our presence will help enrich the event. In addition, it will be a great opportunity for us to meet with our longtime partners and clients, as well as to help guide newer and potential clients to discover our device management platform."
Friendly Technologies will be exhibiting at CommunicAsia during all three days of the conference, from June 1st to June 3rd, 2022, at booth 4D1-01.
CommunicAsia is one of the region's most important tech events. It is organized by The Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore and Informatech. At the conference, market disruptors, cloud providers, communication service providers, technology vendors, and others put forward business opportunities and technological implications for a rapidly evolving world.
About Friendly Technologies
Friendly Technologies (est. 1997) is a leading provider of operator-class platforms for IoT, Smart Home, and TR-069/TR-369 USP Device Management.
Friendly has been providing TR-069 device management solutions to operators and service providers since 2007. When IoT and Smart Home first appeared, Friendly leveraged its expertise and expanded its offering to the IoT and Smart Home markets. Today, Friendly offers a unified platform, enabling its customers to generate new revenue streams in a variety of verticals, including utilities, transportation, smart cities, and more. In line with this mission, Friendly Technology has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan as a global leader in unified device management.
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At least six people have been killed and 11 others injured after multiple explosions rocked a high school and educational center in western Kabul on Tuesday.
It was not immediately clear how many of the dead were students, but seven injured children were taken to a hospital run by the NGO Emergency, the organization said on Twitter.
"Security forces are at the scene and investigations underway," Kabul police chief spokesman Khalid Zadran said in a tweet, also giving the death toll.
He added that the Abdul Rahim Shaheed High School was hit with three explosions. The other facility attacked was the Mumtaz Educational Centre.
A spokesperson for the Muhammad Ali Jinnah Hospital in Kabul earlier gave CNN a higher number for those injured.
The blasts occurred in the Dasht-i-Barchi area of the Afghan capital, home to a large Shia Hazara community, a minority group previously targeted by extremists.
There has been no official claim of responsibility for the apparent attack and it is possible the death toll could rise.
Since then the country has seen a number of attacks from Taliban rivals including IS Khorasan (ISIS-K), an affiliate of ISIS.
ISIS-K claimed responsibility for a suicide attack at Kabul airport in August last year which killed more than 170 people, as well as a spate of attacks in the eastern city of Jalalabad in September.
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BETHESDA, Md., July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) will report second quarter 2022 earnings results on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at approximately 7 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). The company will hold a conference call for the investment community on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. (EST). Mr. Anthony Capuano, Marriott International's Chief Executive Officer, and Ms. Leeny Oberg, Marriott International's Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Business Operations, will discuss the company's performance.
The conference call will be webcast simultaneously via Marriott's investor relations website. Those wishing to access the call on the web should log on to the investor relations website, and select the link for the second quarter earnings call under "Recent and Upcoming Events." A replay will be available at that same website until August 1, 2023. A transcript of the call will also be available on the company's website.
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Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 8,000 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 139 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website, and for the latest company news, visit Marriott News Center. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.
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ROCKVILLE Md., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to new Packaged Facts report Gen Z and Payments: The Next Big Cohort is Here, Gen Z is not as wealthy now as its members will be in their 40s and 50s. Currently, they are the standard bearers for the services and products required from financial technology (fintech) firms, as well as traditional financial institutions.
The payment preferences they develop now will inform their choices of products and providers for years to come. Of course, those preferences will morph over time, but the selections they make now will have coattails and inform their future decisions while also swaying the payment choice of older cohorts and becoming the baseline for Gen Alpha (the generation younger than Gen Z).
The dynamism of the payments industry is reflected in the constant tweaking of long-established products and the introduction of new ones that are constructed from the ground up with seemingly few ties to previous iterations. It is a tension between gaining market share with entrenched products and creating brand new product types that create and tap new consumer demands.
As the youngest generation able to secure credit cards, Generation Z are understood to be financial trendsetters and influencers of product ownership and purchasing methods. Their emerging preferences are chased by product developers and marketers for both traditional financial institutions and financial technology (fintech) firms alike. They are also the generational cohort targeted by billions of dollars of private capital investments.
In 2021, global fintech investments reached $210 billion and, among the fintech subsectors, payments is the largest at $51.7 billion in investments in 2021 – up from $29.1 billion in 2020. The money is following companies capitalizing on trends and developments, including BNPL, embedded banking, and open banking aligned solutions.
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A cruise ship passenger from Pennsylvania died Tuesday after being attacked by a shark while snorkeling with her family in the Bahamas, authorities said.
The passenger, a mother in her 50s who was onboard the Royal Caribbean ship, Harmony of the Seas, was attacked in Green Cay, off the coast of Nassau, according to Royal Bahamas Police Force Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings.
While the cruise ship was docked in Nassau, the family booked an excursion with a local tour company that took them to a popular snorkeling area, she said.
Family members then saw a shark attacking the woman and rushed to her aid. The mother had suffered bites to her "upper extremities," Skippings said.
Operators from the tour company and family members were able the pull the woman onto the boat and rushed to the nearest dock, where paramedics responded and reported no vital signs of life, Skippings said.
"Royal Caribbean is providing support and assistance to the guest's loved ones during this difficult time," a statement from the cruise line said. Harmony of the Seas is currently on a seven-night cruise after sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida, on Sunday.
The beach where the attack happened has been closed, authorities said, and the incident is under investigation.
Shark attacks remain extremely rare. The odds of getting fatally attacked by the creature remain less than 1 in 4 million, according to the International Shark Attack File.
Last year, there were 73 confirmed unprovoked shark attack cases worldwide, including 47 in the United States, which has the most documented unprovoked bites in the world, according to the Shark Attack File.
It's unclear why sharks bite, but experts say many attacks are "cases of mistaken identity," occurring under conditions of poor water visibility, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History.
Many of the bites happen when humans are swimming in or near large schools of prey fish. Sharks may also bite because they feel threatened and are just trying to defend themselves.
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