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Traffic rerouted as crews pull SUV out of Topeka creek
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - One man has been sent to the hospital after his vehicle was driven off a Topeka bridge on Friday afternoon, May 27.
Just after 2 p.m., first responders were called to the area of SE 37th and Evans Dr. with reports of an injury accident.
When first responders arrived, they found a Dodge Durango about 20 feet below the overpass with an injured male in the vehicle.
The Topeka Fire Department was able to extricate the man from the vehicle, however, the severity of his injuries are unknown. He was rushed to a local hospital by ambulance.
Topeka Police said the vehicle had been headed westbound on 37th when it crossed into an eastbound lane, went off the road and ended up in the creek upside down.
Traffic has been rerouted off 37th as crews work to pull the SUV out of the creek.
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NEW YORK , May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of IonQ, Inc. ("IonQ" or the "Company") (NYSE: IONQ). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether IonQ and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 3, 2022, Scorpion Capital published a report alleging that IonQ is a "part-time side-hustle run by two academics who barely show up, dressed up as a 'company,'" and a "scam built on phony statements about nearly all key aspects of the technology and business." Moreover, the report claimed that the Company's quantum computer is a "useless toy that can't even add 1+1, as revealed by experiments we hired experts to run," that the Company reported "[f]ictitious 'revenue' via sham transactions and related-party round-tripping," and that the CEO appears to be making up his MIT credentials.
On this news, IonQ's stock price fell $0.71 per share, or 9.03%, to close at $7.15 per share on May 3, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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Google Cloud Infrastructure Selected to Power U.S. Growth and Set Stage for International Expansion
LOS ANGELES and TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Allen Media Group and Quickplay announced an agreement that paves the way for Allen Media Group's direct-to-consumer (DTC) products to unlock the next phase of exponential growth in streaming, using Quickplay's cloud-native over-the-top (OTT) platform.
In an announcement at the Devoncroft Summit in advance of IBC 2022, the two companies said that the flexibility, agility, and scalability of the Google Cloud-powered platform would accelerate Allen Media Group's DTC strategy more efficiently to create streaming opportunities around existing Allen Media Group properties, and would serve as a catalyst for growth for new opportunities in the United States and globally.
Allen Media Group owns 27 ABC-NBC-CBS-FOX network affiliate broadcast television stations in 21 U.S. markets and twelve 24-hour HD television networks serving nearly 220 million subscribers: THE WEATHER CHANNEL, THE WEATHER CHANNEL EN ESPAÑOL, PETS.TV, COMEDY.TV, RECIPE.TV, CARS.TV, ES.TV, MYDESTINATION.TV, JUSTICE CENTRAL.TV, THEGRIO, THIS TV, and PATTRN. Allen Media Group also owns the streaming platforms HBCU GO, SPORTS.TV, THEGRIO, THE WEATHER CHANNEL STREAMING APP and LOCAL NOW.
Leveraging the Quickplay platform running on Google Cloud, Allen Media Group will accelerate engagement and monetization across its portfolio by powering the back end of:
- LOCAL NOW - A free-streaming AVOD service delivering real-time, hyper-local news, weather, traffic, sports, lifestyle information across 400+ Channels and 16,000 movies and television shows, documentaries, and more. Local Now carries the most local news channels of any free streaming platform. (www.LocalNow.com)
- THE WEATHER CHANNEL STREAMING APP - A connected TV (CTV) app that includes a subscription-based live stream of The Weather Channel television network with access to the network's on-demand library of original programming and interactive features such as local forecasts, 24/7 weather alerts, real-time maps and radars. (www.streamTWC.com)
- THE GRIO STREAMING APP - A free-streaming AVOD service where Black America watches a free, 24/7 premium network bringing award-winning movies, contemporary comedy, and classic TV shows. TheGrio is the brand you trust for news and entertainment focused on the Black community, streaming the most compelling stories and perspectives with cutting edge news reports and in-depth interviews. (www.thegriotv.com)
- HBCU GO - A free-streaming AVOD service offering viewers the best in live sports, original series, documentaries, films, comedy, and edutainment programming produced by African American leading producers, directors, and students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). (www.hbcugo.tv)
- SPORTS.TV - A free-streaming AVOD service that aggregates sports, news, movies, documentaries, and entertainment networks, as well as local broadcast television stations, connecting sports fans to their favorite sports, teams, games, players, highlights, podcasts, and scores on every device for free. (www.Sports.tv)
"Allen Media Group's direct-to-consumer strategy is to create exceptional product experiences powered by world class content for users worldwide," said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group. "Global audiences, along with our streaming platforms and partners, demand excellent product and content experiences. Partnering with Quickplay's platform powered by Google Cloud will accelerate our mission of achieving the highest level of product excellence."
"Allen Media Group's commitment to serving all audiences requires an OTT platform that enables rapid iteration of new opportunities and seamless management of content, user experiences, and advertising," said Paul Pastor, Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder of Quickplay. "Using the Quickplay platform, Allen Media Group can achieve rapid time to market for new services and can create new features almost instantaneously to optimize viewer satisfaction, retention, and monetization."
Quickplay will be exhibiting with strategic partners at IBC 2022 Sept. 9-12 in Amsterdam. To set up a meeting before, during, or after IBC please contact Quickplay at hello@quickplay.com.
Chairman and CEO Byron Allen founded Allen Media Group/Entertainment Studios in 1993. Headquartered in Los Angeles, it has offices in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Charleston, SC. Allen Media Group owns 27 ABC-NBC-CBS-FOX network affiliate broadcast television stations in 21 U.S. markets and twelve 24-hour HD television networks serving nearly 220 million subscribers: THE WEATHER CHANNEL, THE WEATHER CHANNEL EN ESPAÑOL, PETS.TV, COMEDY.TV, RECIPE.TV, CARS.TV, ES.TV, MYDESTINATION.TV, JUSTICE CENTRAL.TV, THEGRIO, THIS TV, and PATTRN. Allen Media Group also owns the streaming platforms HBCU GO, SPORTS.TV, THEGRIO, THE WEATHER CHANNEL STREAMING APP and LOCAL NOW--the free-streaming AVOD service powered by THE WEATHER CHANNEL and content partners, which delivers real-time, hyper-local news, weather, traffic, sports, and lifestyle information. Allen Media Group also produces, distributes, and sells advertising for 68 television programs, making it one of the largest independent producers/distributors of first-run syndicated television programming for broadcast television stations. Allen Media Group International Television continues to extend its corporate branding and content around the globe. It currently has active license agreements and programming in South Africa, The United Arab Emirates, Australia, The Bahamas, Canada and New Zealand. With a library of over 5,000 hours of owned content across multiple genres, Allen Media Group provides video content to broadcast television stations, cable television networks, mobile devices, and multimedia digital. Our mission is to provide excellent programming to our viewers, online users, and Fortune 500 advertising partners.
Quickplay is leading cloud transformations of OTT and in-home experiences for pay-TV, telcos, and MVPDs. The company's cloud-native platform leverages a transformative Gen5 architecture for unparalleled performance in delivering premium video, handling complex use cases, and scaling to millions of viewers. Founded by a team that has built and operated dozens of Tier 1 OTT services worldwide, Quickplay is powering immersive sports, live experiences and personalized entertainment on any screen. The company is headquartered in Toronto and has additional locations in Los Angeles, San Diego and Chennai, India. For more information, visit firstlight.ai.
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A month before the start of the Rebelle Rally, Kia America is offering a sneak peek at its rally ready rig set to compete in the navigational challenge. When it hits the dirt this October, Kia's longest running nameplate, the 2023 Sportage, will proudly sport a livery inspired by the brand's new slogan 'Movement that Inspires' as well as the company's new gray, white and black color scheme. While the Sportage X-Pro is already fit for an off-road adventure with standard all-terrain tires, off-road hardware and active on-demand all-wheel drive, it will undergo minimal modifications to take on the rally's punishing terrain. The finished Sportage X-Pro will make its official debut in the coming weeks ahead of the Rebelle Rally, which kicks off on October 6, 2022.
Kia America – about us
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electrified vehicles sold through a network of over 750 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America.
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‘Sweet’ Uvalde 9-year-old loved ‘Encanto,’ sports, dancing
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Eliahna Garcia loved the Disney movie “Encanto,” and the studio’s costume makers sent her parents a custom-made gown and other keepsakes to help them remember the 9-year-old after her burial.
Family was holding a funeral Monday for Eliahna, also known as “Ellie,” at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Uvalde, two days after what would have been her 10th birthday. She was among 19 students at Robb Elementary School killed in a mass shooting, along with two teachers.
Her family had been preparing a big birthday bash at her grandmother’s house. Eliahna had hoped for gifts related to “Encanto.”
“She loved that movie and talked a lot about it,” aunt Siria Arizmendi told The Associated Press.
San Antonio-area television stations reported that Disney sent a dress resembling the one worn by Isabela, the older sister in “Encanto,” whose special power is making flowers grow. The dress is lilac and decorated with flowers.
Her aunt, a fifth-grade teacher at Flores Elementary School, also in Uvalde, said Eliahna loved to dance and play sports. Her family described her on a GoFundMe page as a sweet girl “with a lovely and beautiful soul.”
Eliahna already had been practicing choreography with her older sister for a quinceañera party, even though it still was five years away.
“She was shy but changed in front of the camera,” her aunt said.
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Mom wants justice for daughter allegedly shot by 9-year-old boy
BALTIMORE (WJZ) - A Baltimore mother is grieving the loss of her 15-year-old daughter, whom police say was shot by a 9-year-old boy allegedly playing with a loaded handgun.
Mother Nykerah Strawder is devastated after her 15-year-old daughter, Nykayla Strawder, was shot in the head Saturday on her porch in the Edmondson Village neighborhood.
“I hear it: ‘Boom!’ It shook my house. It shook my soul. I look over to the left. I see her laying there. I don’t see the blood at this time. I go to her. I said, ‘Kayla… wake up,’” she said.
Nykayla was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
“I gotta speak for her. I gotta be her voice. I got to let the world know that my daughter was everything to me. She was everything. I watched what I formed in my womb leave her body,” Strawder said.
Police say the person who pulled the trigger was a 9-year-old boy. Witnesses told investigators the boy was playing with a loaded handgun when it accidentally discharged.
He will not face charges because of his age.
Under a new Maryland juvenile justice law, children under the age of 13 can’t be charged with a crime. Anyone younger than 10 is outside the jurisdiction of juvenile courts.
“This is a child that was able to get to a Glock and shoot my baby right in the head on her porch. My soul, my heart knows that this is not right. This is no accident,” Strawder said.
Police say their investigation into how the boy was able to obtain the weapon remains open. The gun was registered to a relative of his who works as a security guard.
While the boy can’t legally be charged, detectives are working with the state attorney’s office to determine whether any charges will be handed down.
“I just want my daughter to get the justice that she deserves. I don’t want her to have to look down upon what’s going on right now and say, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m another statistic in my city. I ain’t getting no justice,’” Strawder said.
Police records show that Nykayla is the fifth teenager to be shot and killed in Edmondson Village within the past year.
Copyright 2022 WJZ via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/08/11/mom-wants-justice-daughter-allegedly-shot-by-9-year-old-boy/ | 2022-08-11T10:25:18Z |
BOSTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is among five people named Thursday as recipients of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for acting to protect democracy.
Zelenskyy was chosen because of the way he has “marshaled the spirit, patriotism and untiring sacrifice of the Ukrainian people in a life-or-death fight for their country,” as Russia pours in troops and assaults cities and towns, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation said.
The foundation said four U.S. officials were chosen for standing up for free and fair elections, as the system is challenged in ways it has never been before.
They are: Republican U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers and Fulton County, Georgia, elections worker Wandrea “Shaye” Moss.
Caroline Kennedy and her son, Jack Schlossberg, will present the awards May 22 at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston. The award was created by the family of the late president to honor public figures who risk their careers by embracing unpopular positions for the greater good, and is named after Kennedy’s 1957 Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “Profiles in Courage.”
“There is no more important issue facing our country, and the world, today than the fight for democracy,” Kennedy said in a statement. “The war in Ukraine has shown the world that we can’t take freedom for granted, and the courage of our elected officials in the U.S. reminds us that as citizens we each have a responsibility to protect our democracy and exercise our fundamental right to vote.”
Cheney chaired the Republican House Conference before being ousted from her post last year because of her unrelenting criticism of former President Donald Trump and statements blaming him for the violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
The foundation said Cheney “broke with most in her party, urged fidelity to the Constitution, and stood her ground with honor and conviction,” and that she has remained a “consistent and courageous voice in defense of democracy.”
Michigan was one of the battleground states where Trump allies demanded further review of the 2020 election. Benson defended the certification of the results.
Protestors showed up at her home one evening in December 2020, angry about what they incorrectly said was voter fraud leading to Trump’s loss. The foundation said Benson defended the will of Michigan voters, repeatedly refused to back down from fulfilling the duties of her office and continues to speak out about the risks to free and fair elections.
Bowers, a Republican, broke ranks with many in his party in December 2020 when he rejected a request from Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani for the Arizona Legislature to step in and replace electors legally pledged for Joe Biden with others who would support Trump.
The foundation said Bowers made a “decision of conscience,” for which he endured persistent harassment and intimidation tactics from Trump supporters, and he acted again to protect the integrity of Arizona elections by stopping a wide-ranging election bill that would eliminate nearly all forms of early voting and require ballots to be counted by hand, though Republicans are still trying to pass these changes.
Moss has worked for the Fulton County elections department since 2012 and supervised the absentee ballot operation during the 2020 election. Trump allies falsely claimed she engaged in ballot fraud. The foundation said “despite the onslaught of random, undeserved and malicious attacks,” Moss continues to do the “hard and unseen work to run our democracy.” | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/zelenskyy-gets-john-f-kennedy-award-for-defending-democracy/ | 2022-04-21T21:50:08Z |
ALEXANDRIA, Va. , May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DCS Corporation has been awarded positions in two Pools under the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Webster Outlying Field (WOLF) Rapid Acquisition Prototyping Integration and Development (RAPID) Multiple Award Contract (MAC). DCS will provide technical expertise under RAPID MAC Pool 5: Embarkable Systems and Pool 6: Airborne Mission Systems. The multiple-award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) RAPID MAC has a combined ceiling of a $249M to be shared by awardees over a 5-year period of performance.
"DCS looks forward to expanding our support at WOLF under the RAPID MAC," said Jim Benbow, DCS CEO. "We are excited for the opportunity to play a part in meeting the new and emerging requirements and growth across the NAWCAD WOLF."
Under RAPID MAC, DCS will compete for task orders in the areas of requirements analysis, evaluation, studies and analysis, cyber hardening, engineering design, configuration management, prototyping, integration, production, test and evaluation, logistical support, training, documentation, and fielding of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) technologies, airworthiness, flight operations, and fielding of Airborne Mission Systems to the Warfighter.
About DCS
An employee-owned company, DCS offers advanced technology, engineering, and management solutions to Government agencies in the national security sector. The transformative ideas, commitment to quality, and entrepreneurial spirit that characterize our employee-owners allow us to ensure the success of each customer's mission and actively contribute to the well-being of the Nation.
For more information, please visit: https://www.dcscorp.com.
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More charges included in guilty plea for former Benton County youth pastor facing child sex crimes
An apparent mix-up in published court documents has led to a change in the plea deal for the former Benton County youth pastor and volleyball coach charged with child sex crimes.
As reported Monday by the Jackson Sun, Joshua Henley pleaded guilty in Federal Court to one count of sexual exploitation of children.
The Jackson Sun confirmed the single-count plea filing with the court after the documents were released.
However, the United States District Court Western District of Tennessee confirmed Tuesday that the plea filing has been updated, and Henley has pleaded guilty to eight total counts as part of the deal. These charges include:
- Two counts of sexual exploitation of children
- One count of transfer of obscene material to minors
- Two additional counts of sexual exploitation of children
- One count of coercion or enticement of minor female or male
- One count of sexual exploitation and other abuse of children
- One count of sexual exploitation of minors
Sentencing remains scheduled for Aug. 23. It was not immediately clear how much additional time in prison Henley could receive as part of the updated plea filing.
His original sentence called for between two-12 years in prison and a maximum $5,000 fine.
Henley, originally of Indiana, had been indicted on various child sex charges and previously faced a total of 10 charges, including four counts of producing child sexual exploitation material, and one count each of transporting and possessing such materials, as well as one count of transporting a minor interstate, or between states, to engage in criminal sexual activity and one count of sending obscene material to a minor under 16.
Henley previously served as a pastor of the Holladay Church of Christ in Holladay, Tennessee, as well as a girl’s basketball coach at Holladay Elementary School. He was serving as a youth pastor in Indiana up until last year.
Related:Former Benton County youth pastor, coach indicted on child sex charges
Investigators said Henley used “using three minors to create sexual abuse material” and transported a minor between states to engage in criminal sexual activity, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice.
He was arrested on June 18, 2021, on state charges that included three counts of statutory rape by an authority figure and one count of aggravated sexual battery.
According to court documents, the victims ranged from 12-15 at the time of the alleged offenses.
The federal criminal complaint filed by FBI agents reported that a minor in Benton County confirmed that Henley had engaged in sexual contact with her on “multiple occasions."
Another minor, who was traveling with Henley at the time of his arrest, was interviewed and reported similar activity.
The FBI’s Child Exploitation Task Force and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office led the investigation into Henley, with assistance from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for more details as they become available.
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GERMANTOWN, Md., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Precigen, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGEN), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of innovative gene and cell therapies to improve the lives of patients, today announced that Helen Sabzevari, PhD, President and CEO of Precigen, will participate in a virtual panel discussion titled, "Targeted T Cell Therapies, Including Autologous CAR T, TCR and More" on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 1:00 PM ET at the Stifel 2022 Virtual Cell Therapy Summit.
Event details can be found on Precigen's website in the Events & Presentations section at investors.precigen.com/events-presentations.
Precigen: Advancing Medicine with Precision™
Precigen (Nasdaq: PGEN) is a dedicated discovery and clinical stage biopharmaceutical company advancing the next generation of gene and cell therapies using precision technology to target the most urgent and intractable diseases in our core therapeutic areas of immuno-oncology, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Our technologies enable us to find innovative solutions for affordable biotherapeutics in a controlled manner. Precigen operates as an innovation engine progressing a preclinical and clinical pipeline of well-differentiated therapies toward clinical proof-of-concept and commercialization. For more information about Precigen, visit www.precigen.com or follow us on Twitter @Precigen, LinkedIn or YouTube.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements made in this press release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and projections about future events and generally relate to plans, objectives, and expectations for the development of the Company's business, including the timing and progress of preclinical studies, clinical trials, discovery programs and related milestones, the promise of the Company's portfolio of therapies, and in particular its CAR-T and AdenoVerse therapies. Although management believes that the plans and objectives reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including the possibility that the timeline for the Company's clinical trials might be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and actual future results may be materially different from the plans, objectives and expectations expressed in this press release. The Company has no obligation to provide any updates to these forward-looking statements even if its expectations change. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. For further information on potential risks and uncertainties, and other important factors, any of which could cause the Company's actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a coach and I thought there should be a way to provide a baseball or softball player with immediate feedback when properly hitting the ball at its center," said an inventor, from Katy, Texas, "so I invented the DIAMOND BALL. My design could help a player develop a strong, level, casting-type swing."
The invention provides an effective training aid for baseball and softball players. In doing so, it enables users to determine if they are striking the ball in its center. It also allows the player to correct inconsistencies when swinging. As a result, it could help to improve hitting skills. The invention features an inventive design that is easy to use so it is ideal for baseball and softball players, teams, coaches, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Houston sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-HOF-104, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com
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GURNEE, Ill. (AP) — Three people were injured in a shooting outside a Chicago-area amusement park’s entrance that sent visitors scrambling for safety and prompted the park to close early, authorities said.
Officers responded about 7:50 p.m. Sunday after 911 calls reporting shots fired at Six Flags Great America, about 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Chicago, the Gurnee Police Department said.
“The shooting … was not a random act, and appeared to be a targeted incident that occurred outside the park,” police said in a statement posted to Facebook.
According to an initial investigation, police said a white sedan entered the parking lot and drove toward the park’s front entrance. People got out of the car and shot at another person in the parking lot before driving away, police said.
Additional details about the suspects, including the number of people who fired shots, wasn’t immediately released. Police were investigating.
A 17-year-old boy from Aurora, Illinois, had a thigh wound and a 19-year-old woman from Appleton, Wisconsin, had a leg wound, police said. They were taken to a hospital and their wounds were described as non-life-threatening. A third victim had a shoulder injury and declined to be taken to a hospital.
Six Flags Great America said in a statement that park security responded immediately to the shooting along with Gurnee officers. Spokeswoman Rachel Kendziora said the park closed early Sunday evening, with guests and employees leaving the site under the direction of Gurnee police.
The park reopened as scheduled Monday morning, she said.
WGN News in Chicago spoke with Laurie Walker and her daughter, Grace, who were inside the park when the shooting occurred. Walker said they were waiting in line for an attraction around 7:50 p.m. when she noticed people running.
“‘There is an active shooter, get down, get down,’” Walker said she heard someone shouting. “We didn’t know what was going on, so we get down.”
Walker and her daughter climbed two fences to get where she could call her husband. Walker told WGN she was able to leave the park a short while later.
Gurnee is in Lake County, about 5 miles south of the Wisconsin border. It’s about 20 miles north of Highland Park, where seven people died in a mass shooting during a July Fourth parade. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/six-flags-amusement-park-shooting-near-chicago-leaves-3-hurt/ | 2022-08-16T00:46:00Z |
HOULTON, Maine, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a full-service community bank in Maine, has announced first-quarter earnings of $1.8 million, or $0.54 per common share.
Although net income was down 25.4%, or $603,000, from first quarter 2021, much of the drop was anticipated. Results were driven by a reduction in SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, back-to-back swaps, and secondary market loan sales, coupled with higher non-interest expenses in salary and occupancy costs.
"PPP loans and related fee income has drawn to a close, reducing our interest and fee income by $590,000 alone," explains Jon J. Prescott, Katahdin Trust Company President and Chief Executive Officer.
The Bank's total assets reached $963.0 million, an increase of $21.6 million, while total deposits increased by $34.1 million over the first quarter of 2021.
"We end the first quarter of 2022 optimistically, and proudly continue to assist our customers with their personal and business financial goals — now and into the future," added Prescott.
For more information and to view a copy of their most recent quarterly financial report, visit: KatahdinTrust.com/Shareholder-Relations
About Katahdin Bankshares Corp.
Katahdin Bankshares Corp. is the bank holding company of Katahdin Trust Company. Founded in 1918, Katahdin Trust is a community bank based in Houlton, Maine with more than $963 million in assets and 16 banking offices that serve Aroostook, Penobscot, and Cumberland counties. The Bank has nearly 180 employees and, in 2021, was named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for the fourth year in a row. Katahdin Bankshares Corp. common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets (OTCQX) under the symbol KTHN. Learn more about the Company and its subsidiary bank at www.katahdintrust.com and follow Katahdin Trust on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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WEST HILLS, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Westwood Insurance Agency, an indirect subsidiary of BRP Group, Inc. ("BRP Group") (NASDAQ: BRP), has been ranked #37 on Insurance Journal's annual Top 100 Property and Casualty Agencies list. For nearly 20 years, the publication has compiled this list to showcase independent agencies and brokerages who are leaders in the insurance industry. Westwood retains its national ranking with $474 million in written premium and $84 million in revenue.
"We're very proud to be included on the list again this year," said Alan Umaly, President of Westwood Insurance Agency. "We're grateful to our clients and policyholders who've trusted us to be their insurance agency. They inspire us to continue building and improving, and our drive to deliver them industry-leading service and superior coverage at competitive rates is part of why we're listed among the top 100 agencies."
Westwood is a full-service agency offering a complete array of personal, commercial, and surplus lines products through appointments with more than 35 insurance companies. With an industry-leading Net Promoter Score® (NPS®) of 91, Westwood keeps customers at the heart of its business and prioritizes an improved policyholder experience. "We continue to invest in the highest quality talent and technology to help customers address their insurance needs efficiently and with the best available options and prices," said Umaly.
Insurance Journal compiles its list by evaluating the total revenue of property/casualty agencies whose business is primarily retail, not wholesale. Information for this list is collected voluntarily or through best estimates according to public sources, and the list ultimately reflects some of the most successful independent insurance agencies and brokerages in the country.
BRP Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRP) is an independent insurance distribution firm delivering tailored insurance and risk management insights and solutions that give our clients the peace of mind to pursue their purpose, passion and dreams. We are innovating the industry by taking a holistic and tailored approach to risk management, insurance and employee benefits, and support our clients, Colleagues, Insurance Company Partners and communities through the deployment of vanguard resources and capital to drive our growth. BRP Group represents over 1,200,000 clients across the United States and internationally. For more information, please visit www.baldwinriskpartners.com. Learn more about MSI at www.msimga.com.
Established in 1952, Westwood Insurance Agency is a leading, full-service personal lines agency specializing in builder-sourced homeowners insurance. Licensed in all 50 states, Westwood represents over 400,000 homeowners through relationships with leading U.S. homebuilders and top insurance companies. Westwood's unique platform facilitates seamless home closings by connecting builders, carriers, lenders and homebuyers with click-to-bind technology. For more information, please visit www.westwoodinsurance.com.
This press release may contain various "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which represent BRP Group's expectations or beliefs concerning future events. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical facts and may include statements that address future operating, financial or business performance or BRP Group's strategies or expectations. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "may", "might", "will", "should", "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "predicts", "projects", "potential", "outlook" or "continue", or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements.
Factors that could cause actual results or performance to differ from the expectations expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those described under the caption "Risk Factors" in BRP Group's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and in BRP Group's other filings with the SEC, which are available free of charge on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at: www.sec.gov, including those risks and other factors relevant to the business, financial condition and results of operations of BRP Group and factors related to the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on BRP Group's business, financial condition and results of operations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated. All forward-looking statements and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to BRP Group or to persons acting on behalf of BRP Group are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to these risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and BRP Group does not undertake any obligation to update them in light of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable law.
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Wallace Martin Biskup, Sr., age 86, of Troy, Texas passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born on January 20, 1936 in Buckholts, Texas, the son of James and Vallie Biskup.
Wallace was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and servant of the Lord all of his life. We are confident that he has heard from his Savior, “Well done, good and faithful servant!”
Wallace is survived by Barbara, his wife of 59 years; Debbie Carter and husband Jeff of Cape Cod, MA; Audra Burtch and husband Mark of Austin; and Wallace M. Biskup, Jr. and wife Jodi of Seaton; 5 grandchildren —Tyler Biskup and wife Mandie, Rebecca, Zach, and Sydney Burtch, and Abbey Todesco and husband Tyler. He is also survived by his brother Joseph “Buddy” Biskup and wife Joyce of Buckholts and a sister Barbara Jean Folks of Florida. Wallace was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Minnie Simcik, and brothers Lawrence and James Graves.
Wallace graduated from Temple High School in 1954. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Troy where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and Sunday school director for many years. Wallace owned and operated Biskup Blacksmith and Welding in Seaton, Texas until he retired in 2013; served his country in the Army National Guard; was a volunteer firefighter with the Troy Fire Department; worked with Elm Creek Water Shed District; served on the Board of Directors for Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District of Bell County; was a Councilmen for the City of Troy; filled in as a Judge in Troy; and was a member of the former Woodmen of the World (currently Woodman Life).
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (www.michaeljfox.org) would be appreciated.
The family would like to offer a special thanks to the Troy Volunteer Fire Department, Temple EMS, Baylor S&W and their Hospice caregivers.
Visitation services are Wednesday, June 29, 2022 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple, TX. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 10:00am at First Baptist Church in Troy, followed by a burial at Roberts Cemetery in Troy. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_55967894-f645-11ec-a0f7-d3aba40b29d0.html | 2022-06-28T13:29:40Z |
HONG KONG, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company", SEHK: 00883, SSE: 600938) today announced that the Company was officially listed on the A-share market, which marked the Company's success in building a platform for domestic and international capital management. It will open a new chapter for the Company to set sail on a promising voyage towards high-quality development in the A-share market in the future.
CNOOC Limited raised approximately RMB 28.08 billion from the A-share issuance (before the exercise of over-allotment option) at an offering price of RMB10.8 per share. The amount raised will be used on various domestic and international new projects, including the Payara oilfield project in Guyana and the Liuhua 11-1/4-1 oilfield project in China.
CNOOC Limited was incorporated in Hong Kong in 1999 and was listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 2001. It is the largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas in China and one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies in the world. It mainly engages in the exploration, development, production and sale of crude oil and natural gas. The Company focuses on oil and gas exploration and development in offshore China and has become a major contributor of crude oil production growth in China. It has developed Bohai oilfields into the largest crude oil production base in China. The Company actively expands its overseas presence and holds interests in a number of world-class oil and gas projects, with assets in more than 20 countries and regions around the globe.
Since its listing in Hong Kong, CNOOC Limited has made a total of over 300 commercial discoveries and owns over 240 existing oil and gas fields. The Company's net proven reserves reached 5.73 billion BOE by the end of 2021, and the reserve life remained above 10 years in the last three years. Along with the rapid growth in reserves, the Company's net oil and gas production grew from 88 million BOE in 2000 to a record high of 573 million BOE in 2021. While focusing on business development and growth, the Company has maintained an excellent financial position. By adhering to strict cost control measures, the Company keeps a competitive cost advantage over its domestic and international peers. In 2021, the Company achieved a net profit of approximately RMB70.3 billion, a record high in its history.
CNOOC Limited continues to implement the strategy of technological innovation and has established a comprehensive technology system for offshore oil and gas exploration and production. In June 2021, "Shenhai-1", the world's first deepwater semi-submersible oil production and storage platform with 100,000-ton storage capacity was put into operation by the Company. The platform was independently designed and constructed. It has achieved 3 world-class innovations, marking a historical leap into independent offshore oil and gas exploration and development in an ultra-deep water depth of 1,500 meters.
In line with the trend of the global energy industry, CNOOC Limited is facilitating the transition to low carbon development. The Company puts great efforts into increasing the proportion of natural gas in its production mix, promoting the implementation of onshore power projects and strengthening the application of new technologies for energy-saving and carbon-reduction. In addition, leveraging on its strengths in the development of marine resources, the Company actively explores new energy business opportunities, promotes the large-scale and efficient development of offshore wind power projects, and accelerates the construction of offshore carbon dioxide storage demonstration projects.
Mr. Wang Dongjin, Chairman of CNOOC Limited, said, "The A-share listing is an important milestone in the history of the Company. We will take this opportunity to make full use of domestic and overseas financing channels to promote the high-quality and sustainable development of the Company. In addition, we will continue to emphasize the returns to shareholders, actively share the fruits of the Company's development with the shareholders, and strive to become an outstanding listed company with long-term investment value in the A-share market!"
Notes to Editors:
More information about the Company is available at http://www.cnoocltd.com.
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This press release includes forward looking information, including statements regarding the likely future developments in the business of the Company and its subsidiaries, such as expected future events, business prospects or financial results. The words "expect", "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "objective", "ongoing", "may", "will", "project", "should", "believe", "plans", "intends" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are based on assumptions and analyses made by the Company as of this date in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that the Company currently believes are appropriate under the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will meet the current expectations and predictions of the Company is uncertain. Actual results, performance and financial condition may differ materially from the Company's expectations, including but not limited to those associated with fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas prices, macro-political and economic factors, changes in the tax and fiscal regimes of the host countries in which we operate, the highly competitive nature of the oil and natural gas industry, environmental responsibility and compliance requirements, the Company's price forecast, the exploration and development activities, mergers, acquisitions and divestments activities, HSSE and insurance policies and changes in anti-corruption, anti-fraud, anti-money laundering and corporate governance laws.
Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. The Company cannot assure that the results or developments anticipated will be realised or, even if substantially realised, that they will have the expected effect on the Company, its business or operations.
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For further enquiries, please contact:
Mr. Su Yuchi
Media & Public Relations
CNOOC Limited
Tel: +86-10-8452-5897
Fax: +86-10-8452-1441
E-mail: mr@cnooc.com.cn
Mr. Bunny Lee
Porda Havas International Finance Communications Group
Tel: +852 3150 6707
Fax: +852 3150 6728
E-mail: cnooc.hk@pordahavas.com
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Report: Over 750 flights canceled on Sunday
(CNN) – Travelers are facing more misery with airlines canceling thousands of flights this weekend.
FlightAware.com reported at least 769 canceled flights by midday Sunday and nearly 860 Saturday.
The cancellations are being blamed on rough weather, staff shortages and infrastructure challenges.
TSA officers said they screened more than 2,400,000 people nationwide Friday, the highest checkpoint volume since the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
The increase in delays and cancellations comes just days after transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg met with airline CEOs.
They met to discuss ways to improve performance and operations ahead of another expected surge in travel over the Fourth of July holiday.
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Missed the tax deadline? File ASAP to avoid penalties and interest, IRS says
(Gray News) – The Internal Revenue Service is recommending taxpayers who missed the original deadline of April 18 to file their taxes should file them as soon as possible to avoid any possible penalties.
The IRS says that although taxpayers who are due a refund will not be penalized for filing late, those who owe and missed the deadline without requesting an extension should file quickly to limit penalties and interest.
The IRS says that families who don’t owe taxes can still file their taxes and claim the Child Tax Credit for 2021 at any point until April 15, 2025, without facing any penalties.
Certain taxpayers automatically qualify for extra time to file and pay taxes without penalties and interest.
Some of these include:
- Military members who served or are currently serving in a combat zone
- Support personnel in combat zones or a contingency operation in support of the Armed Forces
- Taxpayers outside of the U.S.
- Some disaster victims
The IRS says taxpayers should file their return and pay any taxes they owe quickly to reduce penalties and interest and that “an extension to file is not an extension to pay.” An extension provides an additional six months to file with a new deadline of October 17.
Penalties and interest apply to taxes owed after April 18, and interest is charged until the balance is paid in full, according to the IRS.
The IRS also says that taxpayers should file a tax return even if they can’t immediately pay in full to reduce delayed filing penalties.
For more information on filing your taxes, visit the IRS website.
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So long, Internet Explorer. The browser is finally retiring
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Internet Explorer is finally headed out to pasture.
As of Wednesday, Microsoft will no longer support the once-dominant browser that legions of web surfers loved to hate — and a few still claim to adore. The 27-year-old application now joins BlackBerry phones, dial-up modems and Palm Pilots in the dustbin of tech history.
IE’s demise was not a surprise. A year ago, Microsoft said that it was putting an end to Internet Explorer on June 15, 2022, pushing users to its Edge browser, which was launched in 2015.
The company made clear then it was time to move on.
“Not only is Microsoft Edge a faster, more secure and more modern browsing experience than Internet Explorer, but it is also able to address a key concern: compatibility for older, legacy websites and applications,” Sean Lyndersay, general manager of Microsoft Edge Enterprise, wrote in a May 2021 blog post.
Users marked Explorer’s passing on Twitter, with some referring to it as a “bug-ridden, insecure POS” or the “top browser for installing other browsers.” For others it was a moment for 90′s nostalgia memes, while The Wall Street Journal quoted a 22-year-old who was sad to see IE go.
Microsoft released the first version of Internet Explorer in 1995, the antediluvian era of web surfing dominated by the first widely popular browser, Netscape Navigator. Its launch signaled the beginning of the end of Navigator: Microsoft went on to tie IE and its ubiquitous Windows operating system together so tightly that many people simply used it by default instead of Navigator.
The Justice Department sued Microsoft in 1997, saying it violated an earlier consent decree by requiring computer makers to use its browser as a condition of using Windows. It eventually agreed to settle the antitrust battle in 2002 over its use of its Windows monopoly to squash competitors. It also tangled with European regulators who said that tying Internet Explorer to Windows gave it an unfair advantage over rivals such as Mozilla’s Firefox, Opera and Google’s Chrome.
Users, meanwhile, complained that IE was slow, prone to crashing and vulnerable to hacks. IE’s market share, which in the early 2000s was over 90%, began to fade as users found more appealing alternatives.
Today, the Chrome browser dominates with roughly a 65% share of the worldwide browser market, followed by Apple’s Safari with 19%, according to internet analytics company Statcounter. IE’s heir, Edge, lags with about about 4%, just ahead of Firefox.
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HOUSTON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.375 per share for the second quarter 2022, payable June 30, 2022, to common stockholders of record on June 15, 2022.
Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) is a global real estate services company, offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers™ and family of companies. From residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage industry, we offer the comprehensive service, deep expertise and solutions our customers need for any real estate transaction. At Stewart, we are dedicated to becoming the premier title services company and we are committed to doing so by partnering with our customers to create mutual success. Learn more at stewart.com. ST-IR
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GRAPHIC: Parents charged in beating death of 6-year-old son, abusing 5 other children, officials say
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. (WKMG) – Parents in Florida are facing numerous charges for brutally abusing their six children, ultimately leading to the death of a 6-year-old boy, officials said.
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez said Bianca Blaise, 25, and Larry Rhodes, 22, are responsible for the murder of their 6-year-old son.
In a press conference, Lopez said on July 5, deputies responded to the Knights Inn Hotel in Kissimmee after Blaise called them about a drowning. However, when deputies arrived, they discovered the 6-year-old boy had not drowned; the reason he was unconscious was because he was brutally beaten.
Upon investigation, deputies learned that the boy was drinking from the toilet, and his parents became angry about that. Lopez said his mother beat him first, and then his father repeatedly punched the boy with a closed fist.
Following the beating, the 6-year-old boy was on life support in the hospital with a brain bleed, officials said. He died a few days later when he was taken off life support.
Lopez said the investigation revealed that the couple’s five other children, ranging in age from 10 months old to 5 years old, were also abused.
Lopez said the parents would send their children to the corner of the hotel room and beat them with the bottom of a shoe. Detectives were able to match the markings on the children’s bodies with the imprint of the shoe. Evidence photos show the shoe with dried blood on the bottom.
Officials released more evidence photos of the injuries on the children’s bodies, but said some photos are just too graphic to share.
“Injuries on their butt, like things that we can’t show you cause it’s just too traumatizing; it’s traumatizing for us to have seen them and we have the experience,” Detective Suzanne Clouchete said. “Just dead skin cells from being hurt so badly, just horrible, horrible injuries on all of the children.”
Blaise and Rhodes have been charged with murder for the death of the 6-year-old boy. They are also facing charges for abusing the five other children. Both parents are being held without bond.
The sheriff’s office confirmed all five surviving children have been placed together with a foster family.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. ("Kiromic" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: KRBP) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Kiromic investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Kiromic common stock issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 and/or (b) Kiromic common stock between June 25, 2021 and August 13, 2021, both dates inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
KRBP investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The complaint alleges that the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 (the "Offering Documents") failed to disclose that the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") had, prior to the filing of these documents, imposed a clinical hold on the Company's Investigational New Drug ("IND") applications for its two new drug candidates. Given that the offering closed on July 2, 2021, more than thirty (30) days after the Company submitted the IND applications for its two immunotherapy product candidates, investors were assured that no clinical hold had been issued and clinical trials would commence.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Kiromic during the relevant time frame, you have until October 4, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
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New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
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SÃO PAULO, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and B3: GOLL4), Brazil's largest domestic airline, announces today preliminary air traffic figures for the month of April 2022, compared to the same period in 2021.
Highlights:
- GOL's total supply (ASK) increased 227.8%. Total seats increased 221.2% and the number of departures increased by 227.2%. GOL's total demand (RPK) increased by 209.5% and the load factor was 78.2%.
- GOL's domestic supply (ASK) increased 211.6% and demand (RPK) increased by 192.4%. GOL's domestic load factor was 77.7%. The volume of departures increased by 218.6% and seats increased by 212.8%.
- GOL's international supply (ASK) was 145 million, the demand (RPK) was 127 million and international load factor was 87.4%.
April/22 Preliminary Traffic Figures:
* Source: Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) and the Company for the current month.
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GOL Investor Relations
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About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. ("GOL")
GOL is Brazil's largest airline, leader in the corporate and leisure segments. Since its founding in 2001, it has been the airline with the lowest unit cost in Latin America, which has enabled the democratization of air transportation. The Company has alliances with American Airlines and Air France-KLM, in addition to making available to Customers many codeshare and interline agreements, bringing more convenience and ease of connections to any place served by these partnerships. With the purpose of "Being First for Everyone", GOL offers the best travel experience to its passengers, including: the largest inventory of seats and the most legroom; the most complete platform with internet, movies and live TV; and the best loyalty program, SMILES. In cargo transportation, GOLLOG delivers parcels to various regions in Brazil and abroad. The Company has a team of 15,000 highly qualified airline professionals focused on Safety, GOL's number one value, and operates a standardized fleet of 135 Boeing 737 aircraft. GOL's shares are traded on the NYSE (GOL) and the B3 (GOLL4). For further information, visit www.voegol.com.br/ri.
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ATLANTA, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Volato, the most efficient way to own a private jet, today announced that Nicholas Cooper, Co-founder and CCO, and James Cuff, VP Marketing & Business Development, will attend TC Sessions: Mobility 22, taking place at the San Mateo County Event Center, May 18-20, 2022, in San Mateo, Calif.
Back for the fourth consecutive year and presented by TechCrunch, the conference will take place both in-person and online and gather together founders, engineers, investors, regulators and technologists dedicated to transforming the way people and packages are moved around the globe.
The Volato team will be meeting with potential investors and technologists throughout the course of the event.
Visit their booth on site, or to make an appointment, email rsvp@flyvolato.com.
Volato's unique business model offers fractional ownership at 1/16, 1/8, 1⁄4, 1⁄2, through to a full HondaJet Elite aircraft in the fleet. Shares are in a five-year program term. Owners may fly for as low as $3,200 per hour plus fuel at cost. With the charter program now in operation, owners may earn up to $1,250 per hour, even on the hours they fly, leading to a net rate as low as $1,950 per hour plus fuel at cost, with flight time charged to the nearest 1/10th of an hour. Repositioning fees are reduced or eliminated from owner flight charges depending on the departure distance from a Volato base.
For more information, visit https://www.flyvolato.com.
About Volato:
Volato is the modern way to buy and own a private jet, creating a more accessible, sustainable category of private aviation ownership through an innovative business model that reduces costs while increasing the convenience of ownership. Volato focuses on missions of up to four passengers and operates a fleet of bespoke HondaJet Elite aircraft.
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7 Delicious $7 Dishes is a Menu Featuring Seven Fresh, Made-to-Order, High-Quality, Classic and Fan-Favorite Dishes Now Available at Noodles & Company
BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles & Company, (NASDAQ: NDLS) the national fast-casual chain known for spreading Uncommon Goodness with its globally inspired noodle bowls, best-in-class service, and values-centric culture, announced today the introduction of 7 Delicious $7 Dishes, a tailored menu that features fresh and flavorful Noodles dishes starting at $7. The 7 Delicious $7 Dishes menu is now available at Noodles & Company restaurants nationwide. This menu includes regular full-size entrees with a variety of options for guests to choose from.
Uncommon Flavor
At Noodles & Company, guests will always find satisfying, fresh quality food, now at an even more valued price point. 7 Delicious $7 Dishes brings forth a satisfying, fresh, and made-to-order combination of flavors that guests cannot find at other fast-casual dining spots. 7 Delicious $7 Dishes features seven classic and fan-favorite dishes including Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, Japanese Pan Noodles, Pesto Cavatappi, Med Salad, Pasta Fresca, Spaghetti and Buttered Noodles. The variety on this menu highlights Noodles' range of globally inspired dishes while celebrating the delicious, high-quality food Noodles' guests know and love. From classic to indulgent to health-conscious dishes, there is something for everyone on the menu, all for a $7 price that's easy to swallow.
Noodles & Company Welcomes 7 Delicious $7 Dishes
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More for Noodles Rewards Members Including Free Delivery in August
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Becoming a Noodles Rewards member is simple. Guests can sign up for free via the Noodles mobile app or the Noodles website. Guests can conveniently get their value menu fix via quick-pickup, curbside pick-up, or delivery by placing an order online at noodles.com, via the Noodles mobile app, or by visiting their nearby Noodles location. 7 Delicious $7 Dishes is available now for a limited time only. For more details on 7 Delicious $7 Dishes visit Noodles.com.
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About Noodles & Company
Since 1995, Noodles & Company has been serving guests Uncommon Goodness and noodles your way, with noodles and flavors that you know and love as well as new ones you're about to discover. From indulgent Wisconsin Mac & Cheese to better-for-you Zoodles and Other Noodles, the company serves a world of flavor in every bowl. Made up of more than 450 restaurants and thousands of passionate team members and named one of America's Favorite Restaurants by Newsweek, Noodles is well-known for its delicious noodles and industry-leading team member benefits. Noodles has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity in 2021 and 2022 and one of America's Best Employers for Women in 2021. Additionally, Denver Business Journal has called Noodles one of the Best Places to Work for its unique culture focused on Uncommon Goodness and built on the value of "Loving Life" which begins by nourishing and inspiring its communities and every team member and guest who walks through the door. The company has also earned the Women in the Lead Certification for its investment in women-empowering initiatives for its female team members and has proudly partnered with the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance to build cultural intelligence within its teams. To learn more and to find the location nearest you, visit www.noodles.com
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- Appointment of mining and private equity specialist Peter Nicholson strengthens Appian's growth plans in Australia and Asia
- Peter will be a Senior Advisor to the Company, heading Appian's operations in a region of strategic importance to the business
- Formerly a longstanding executive at a mining private equity fund
LONDON, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian Capital Advisory LLP ("Appian" or the "Company"), the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private equity funds that invest solely in mining and mining-related companies, today announces the appointment of Peter Nicholson as Senior Advisor, Head Australia and Asia.
Based in Perth, Australia, Peter will lead origination, transaction evaluation, due diligence and structuring. In addition to overseeing portfolio companies, he will execute portfolio investments and exits across Australia and Asia.
Peter's 13-year tenure as Managing Director, Australia, of Resource Capital Funds (RCF) (18-years total tenure), a mining private equity fund headquartered in Perth, will help reaffirm and grow Appian's presence in Australasia. Peter has also most recently served as Managing Director for Ora Banda Mining Ltd, a publicly listed gold producer.
Prior to joining RCF in 2003, Peter gained valuable technical experience in mining production, planning and management while working as the Underground Manager at the Emily Ann Nickel Mine for LionOre Australia (Nickel) Limited and with WMC Resources Limited.
Peter graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) degree and is a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA), having successfully completed a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment.
Michael W. Scherb, Founder and CEO of Appian, commented: "It is fantastic that Peter has joined Appian, as we continue to attract the most skilful and knowledgeable advisors and employees to our Firm. His decades-long experience based out of Perth, combined with technical expertise, will be incredibly valuable for our ambitious plans in Australia and Asia. With this appointment, we have yet again demonstrated our commitment to consolidating our position as a market leader in sectors of strategic importance to the business."
Peter Nicholson, Senior Advisor, Head of Australia and Asia at Appian, said: "I am delighted to join Appian as the business builds on its already strong foundation in Australia and Asia. Natural resources are a critical sector across the region, and I look forward to working with our team to showcase our unique business model and opportunities."
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Appian Capital Advisory LLP is the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private equity funds that invest solely in mining and mining-related companies.
Appian is a leading investment advisor in the metals and mining industry, with global experience across South America, North America, Australia and Africa and a successful track record of supporting companies to achieve their development targets, with a global operating portfolio overseeing nearly 5,000 employees.
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A testament to Lucid's breakthrough engineering, the 1,050-hp luxury EV sedan driven by Ben Collins was 100-percent stock, down to the standard low-rolling-resistance tires
NEWARK, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), setting new standards with the longest-range, fastest-charging electric car on the market, today announced that Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance was named the fastest production car in the Hillclimb Timed Shootout at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed, where the new model made it first public appearance.
With professional driver Ben Collins, the original Stig, at the helm, a 1,050-hp Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance recorded a Hillclimb time of 50.79 seconds. Video of the full 50.79-second hillclimb run can be seen here.
Not only was it faster than every other production car at the event, but it also finished 12th overall in a competition field of 65 vehicles that included purpose-built track cars with motorsports pedigrees.
"This stunning result for the Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which features some of the world's fastest cars, is yet another proof point of the prowess of Lucid's proprietary powertrain technology," said Peter Rawlinson, CEO & CTO for Lucid Motors.
This is all the more impressive because the car was 100-percent stock, from the glass canopy roof down to the low-rolling-resistance tires with which Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance is delivered to customers. Furthermore, the fastest production car at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed is the same U.S. electric luxury sedan that has an EPA-estimated range of 446 miles.
In addition to showcasing Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance, Lucid displayed two additional models at the event: Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance, with 1,111 hp (828 kW) and an EPA estimated range of 471 miles; and Lucid Air Grand Touring, Lucid's initial volume product, with 819 hp (611 kW).* The European version of the Dream Edition R is expected to offer an estimated 900 km* of range when it begins production, while the Dream Edition P will feature 1,111 horsepower (828 kW).Further information about Lucid's launch plans for Europe can be found here.
The year 2022 is shaping up to be a seminal year for Lucid on a global scale, with deliveries of Lucid Air Grand Touring and Grand Touring Performance in progress to customers in North America; the opening of the company's first European Studio in Munich, Germany; and the announcement of the company's first overseas manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia.
Photos and video from the event are available on www.lucidmotors.com/media-room.
Lucid Air is in preproduction for European market. Final specifications are not currently available. Ranges provided for European models are manufacturer's projected WLTP ratings when equipped with 19" wheels and are for informational purposes only. Official WLTP ranges may vary and will be announced when available. Driving range will vary in actual driving operation and may be influenced by other factors, such as driving behavior, environmental impacts, route conditions, etc.
Lucid's mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating advanced technologies and the most captivating luxury electric vehicles centered around the human experience. The company's first car, Lucid Air, is a state-of-the-art luxury sedan with a California-inspired design that features luxurious full-size interior space in a mid-size exterior footprint. Underpinned by race-proven battery technology and proprietary powertrains developed entirely in-house, Lucid Air was named the 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year®. Lucid Air Grand Touring features an official EPA-estimated 516 miles of range or 1,050 horsepower. Customer deliveries of Lucid Air, which is produced at Lucid's new factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, are underway.
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MILWAUKEE, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 72.75 cents per share on the company's common stock.
The dividend is payable Sept. 1, 2022, to stockholders of record on Aug. 12, 2022. This marks 80 years — spanning 320 consecutive quarters dating back to 1942 — that the company will have paid a dividend to its stockholders.
WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.6 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.
The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Gas Utilities, Minnesota Energy Resources and Upper Michigan Energy Resources. Another major subsidiary, We Power, designs, builds and owns electric generating plants. In addition, WEC Infrastructure LLC owns a growing fleet of renewable generation facilities in the Midwest.
WEC Energy Group (wecenergygroup.com) is a Fortune 500 company and a component of the S&P 500. The company has 38,000 stockholders of record, 7,000 employees and more than $39 billion of assets.
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SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 4DREPLAY, a four-dimensional video technology startup and member of the Born2Global Centre, announced that it won the investor relations (IR) pitch competition at Mobile 360 Asia Pacific 2022 (M360 2022), which was held at JW Marriott South Beach in Singapore.
M360 2022 was organized by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) and participated in by the Born2Global Centre, a global startup accelerator affiliated with the South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT, as an innovation and investment partner. The event provided an opportunity for Korean startups to present and showcase their innovative technologies and offered a variety of programs, including special lectures by representatives from unicorn companies, expert panel discussions, an IR pitch competition, and a one-on-one networking session for global telecoms and venture capital firms.
The IR pitch competition was held in an audition format with six expert judges and online and offline audience polling. A total of eight Korean startups, including 4DREPLAY, and four overseas startups participated in this fierce competition. 4DREPLAY managed to win the competition, drawing enthusiastic applause from both the judges and audience.
4DREPLAY attracted attention when it introduced 4DReplay and 4DLive, which are multi-view, time-slice video production and streaming solutions that provide vivid viewing experiences through 360-degree, multi-angle coverage of sports games, entertainment programs, TV shows, and music video productions, among other types of content.
Additionally, 4DREPLAY's solutions are used in video analysis, such as video assistant referees (VAR) for various sports, contributing to accurate decision-making. They can also be used for performance analysis to improve players' capabilities. As a result, the company is collaborating with sports associations and clubs in Korea and abroad in addition to major domestic and foreign broadcasters and telecommunication companies.
4DREPLAY CEO Jung Hongsu commented, "We were able to present our own technology and finish as the finalist in this IR pitch competition." He went on to say, "In addition, I was invited to be a sports video analysis expert for the popular American business podcast Trailblazers, a speaker for the Korean Institute of Broadcast and Media Engineers' workshop, and a keynote speaker for the 2022 Future Tech Exhibition hosted by the Taiwanese Ministry of Science and Technology, showing that our company's technological expertise is being recognized by both domestic and foreign experts in the field."
He added, "As 4DREPLAY takes the lead in supplying video media solutions in the global sports broadcasting market, we will continue responding proactively to market changes and expanding our business across the sports industry as well as the entertainment sector in general."
About 4DREPLAY
A company that provides four-dimensional video production and streaming solutions, 4DREPLAY was founded in South Korea and is currently headquartered in Silicon Valley, the United States. It has established itself as an innovative media technology brand that is spearheading the Fourth Industrial Revolution with 4DReplay, a multi-angle, time-slice video production solution, and its mobile-based 4DLive, a real-time, multi-view, video-streaming service, both of which are being applied to a variety of entertainment content, from sports and film to TV shows and music videos, to relay a sense of vividness and realism to users. 4DREPLAY has also been in the spotlight as a global media technology company that plays a leading role in providing people around the globe with a new video media experience. Based on their pioneering spirit and deep insight, the executives and employees of 4DREPLAY in South Korea, the United States, and Japan are constantly growing through collaboration with experts around the world and providing innovative media experiences to users under the slogan "Creating Experiences."
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4DREPLAY is the name of the company. 4DReplay and 4DLive are the company's video production and streaming solutions (products).
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The Born2Global Centre, operated by Born2Global, is a full-cycle service platform that supports the global expansion of promising companies. Established in 2013 under the Ministry of Science and ICT, Born2Global has been setting the standards for a successful startup ecosystem in Korea and continues to expand and transform startups so that they are engaged, well equipped, and connected with the global market.
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- Black Knight's Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices tracked a rise in conforming 30-year rates entering May, which cleared 5.5% before pulling back to finish the month at 5.34%, down 7 basis points from April
- Despite the leveling off in rates, overall lock volumes fell another 4.8% from April, with monthly declines seen across both rate/term (-23.6%) and cash-out (-11.9%) refinances
- While purchase volumes fell 2.3% from April and were flat year-over-year, looking at lock counts – to exclude the impact of home price appreciation on volume – shows purchases down 8.5% from last May
- While struggling under high home prices, lack of inventory and a higher rate environment, purchases now make up the largest share of rate locks (82%) since Optimal Blue began tracking the data in 2018
- Government-backed FHA and VA locks captured additional market share from conforming products, a trend also likely reflected in the decline seen in the average loan amount
- Borrower credit scores fell in May, led by another steep drop in cash-out refinance credit scores, which are now below 700 on average, down 20 points in the last three months and 33 points year-over-year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) announced the release of its latest Originations Market Monitor report, looking at mortgage origination data through May month-end. Leveraging daily rate lock data from Black Knight's Optimal Blue PPE – mortgage lending's most widely used pricing engine – the Originations Market Monitor provides the industry's earliest and most comprehensive view of origination activity.
"At the start of May, it seemed mortgage interest rates would continue their upward climb and, indeed, rates did rise above 5.5% before pulling back some 20 basis points," said Scott Happ, president of Optimal Blue, a division of Black Knight. "Ultimately, our OBMMI daily interest rate tracker showed 30-year conforming offerings finishing the month at 5.34%, down 7 basis points from last month. Still, despite this plateau in rates, rate lock volume continued to slide in May, with declines seen across all loan purposes."
The month's pipeline data showed overall rate locks down 4.8% month-over-month, with rate/term refinance lending activity down another 23.6% from April to mark an 89.9% year-over-year decline. Cash-out refinance locks also fell (-11.9%) and are now down 42.2% since last year. The combined decline in refinance locks pushed the refi share of the market down to just 18%, the lowest point on record since at least January 2018, when Optimal Blue began tracking the metric. Purchase lock volumes were down 2.3% from April and were flat year-over-year. However, when looking at lock counts to exclude the impact of home price appreciation on volumes, purchase locks were down 8.5% year-over-year in May. Government loan products gained market share as FHA and VA lock activity increased at the expense of agency volumes, a trend also likely reflected in the decline seen in the average loan amount from $362,000 to $359,000. Average credit scores also fell in May, led by another steep drop in cash-out refinance scores, which are now below 700 on average, down 20 points in the last three months and 33 points year-over-year.
"The month's data shows a market struggling under the weight of significantly higher rates than Americans have enjoyed for the better part of the last three years," Happ continued. "We've seen rate/term refinance activity essentially evaporate and cash-out activity is now suffering as well. While there is volume pressure across the board due to rising rates, purchase volumes are holding up the best and are now driving 82% of all origination activity. Lenders are now more reliant on the purchase market for origination volumes than they have been in 20 years. Meanwhile, the trifecta of low inventory, high prices and climbing rates that has created the least affordable housing market in 16 years continues to create headwinds for precisely that segment."
Each month's Originations Market Monitor provides high-level origination metrics for the U.S. and the top 20 metropolitan statistical areas by share of total origination volume. Much more detail on May's origination activity can be found in the full Black Knight Originations Market Monitor report, located here.
Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) is an award-winning software, data and analytics company that drives innovation in the mortgage lending and servicing and real estate industries, as well as the capital and secondary markets. Businesses leverage our robust, integrated solutions across the entire homeownership life cycle to help retain existing customers, gain new customers, mitigate risk and operate more effectively.
Our clients rely on our proven, comprehensive, scalable products and our unwavering commitment to delivering superior client support to achieve their strategic goals and better serving their customers. For more information on Black Knight, please visit www.blackknightinc.com/.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The amount of time and detail that goes into setting up a National Heritage Academies classroom might not be noticeable to those who aren't teachers. For some, the process begins as a school year is winding down, with plans for next year already in their heads.
Vanguard Charter Academy Second Grade Teacher Tami DeKam reflects on the positives and potential changes. This summer, she is focused on building relationships, which means changing the layout from kids facing forward and being socially distanced to small- and large-group areas.
From the walls to floors, space is precious, and for good reason; this is where scholars will learn for hundreds of hours each year.
"There's a place for everything," said DeKam, who has taught for 25 years, 15 at Vanguard.
Bulletin boards make the most of wall space, so DeKam said they should focus on the day's activities as opposed to something cute you might find on Pinterest. For her, that includes songs or games, exit tickets, the beginning, middle, and end of a lesson, and rules and consequences.
Excel Charter Academy Fifth Grade Math teacher Natalie Rush creates bulletin boards with broad topics such as Moral Focus. She also enjoys when students contribute by sharing math strategies each day to build into a bulletin board. She recommends fabric instead of bulletin board paper so they can be used each year.
Maximizing space can lead to overkill, though. Rush remembers that in high school, one of her teachers covered every inch of the walls with materials, making the room cluttered.
"You lost focus, and sometimes students need to stare at a blank wall to be able to hear what the lesson is," she said. "Sometimes, simpler is better."
Desk placement determines a classroom's flow, including what direction they face. Clusters of desks are better for a class that does a lot of group activity and eliminates roadblocks for a teacher.
"You don't want any spots that you are not able to move freely throughout the classroom because we don't want our students to want to hide," Rush said. "We want them to be able to succeed. Sometimes, you have to break them out of that comfort zone."
DeKam said choosing how much work to put into a classroom depends on the individual. What works one year for one group might not be best next year, including for the teacher.
"Personally, I need change every year to make it an exciting new adventure for me, too," she said. "I've stayed in the same grade, but I make lots of changes every year to my instruction and my classroom to keep it fresh and current."
NHA is a network of 98 tuition-free, public charter schools across nine states, serving more than 60,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information, visit nhaschools.com
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A minimally invasive technique called Focused Ultrasound targets an area of the brain that controls movement, and requires no anesthesia or surgical opening of the skull.
TAMPA, Fla., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Focused Ultrasound, an innovative, new procedure being used by USF Health Morsani College of Medicine neurosurgeons at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) for the first time in the region offers promising treatment for people suffering from essential tremor (ET), Parkinson's disease, and other debilitating neurological disorders. The minimally invasive method is FDA-approved.
"The procedure – which is typically done on an outpatient basis – is part of the next generation of care at Tampa General, and aligns with its commitment to driving innovation," said Dr. Oliver Flouty, assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and a neurosurgeon at Tampa General.
"This creates new opportunities to help patients with essential tremor and other neurological conditions who haven't fully responded to traditional treatments,'' he said. "It's a powerful, new tool we now have at our disposal and we expect it to improve the lives of many patients who struggle with these disorders, particularly disabling tremors.''
Approximately 10 million Americans suffer from some form of ET, a condition that causes uncontrollable shaking of the hands, head and voice. In the initial stages, the tremor is mild, but progresses over time. In some patients, the severity of the tremor becomes unbearable, interfering with daily activities, such as eating, dressing, or typing on a keyboard. ET is more common in people over age 40, although it also affects people who are much younger.
Parkinson's disease, another neurodegenerative disorder, affects an estimated 1 million people in the United States, with symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, slow movement, and unstable posture. When traditional medication induces side effects or isn't well tolerated, Focused Ultrasound may be an option for select Parkinson's patients who suffer from symptoms primarily affecting one side of the body or suffer mostly from tremors while their remaining symptoms are medically managed.
"Movement disorder neurologists now can offer their ET and Parkinson's patients a less-invasive surgical option as part of their treatment plan," said Dr. Yarema Bezchlibnyk, assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and a neurosurgeon at Tampa General. "This definitely expands what we can do, and drives our efforts to help transform the lives of people living with debilitating neurological conditions."
This new technology works in concert with an existing, compatible magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unit at Tampa General. USF Health Morsani College of Medicine neurosurgeons conducted this region's first Focused Ultrasound treatment for ET at Tampa General on May 14.
Focused Ultrasound is primarily used to treat and improve tremors of the hand by employing high-intensity Focused Ultrasound beams guided by an MRI machine. The procedure requires no anesthesia or exposure to ionizing radiation and because there are no incisions, risk of infection is minimal. Focused Ultrasound is FDA-approved for disabling tremor and select Parkinson's patients.
During the procedure, the patient's head is fitted into a helmet surrounded by a soft membrane filled with cool water, a medium through which the ultrasound's sound waves travel. A computer then carefully calibrates 1,024 independent ultrasound transducers arrayed around the head to precisely focus the ultrasound beams on targets such as the thalamus, an area of the brain that controls muscle activity and causes tremors. The patient is awake throughout the procedure.
"Millions of Americans struggle every day with ET and Parkinson's disease, and giving them this choice to improve their lives is part of the process of continuous improvement here at Tampa General,'' said Dr. Donald Smith, associate professor in the Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and a neurosurgeon at Tampa General. "This is a component of our dedication to providing critical, personal care at the highest level, anywhere in the country.''
ABOUT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Tampa General Hospital, a 1,041-bed non-profit academic medical center, is one of the largest hospitals in America and delivers world-class care as the region's only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care. Tampa General Hospital is the highest-ranked hospital in the market in U.S. News & World Report's 2021-22 Best Hospitals, and one of the top four hospitals in Florida, with five specialties ranking among the best programs in the United States. The academic medical center's commitment to growing and developing its team members is recognized by two prestigious 2021 Forbes magazine rankings – America's Best Employers by State, third out of 100 Florida companies and first among health care and social organizations and 13th nationally in America's Best Employers for Women. Tampa General is the safety net hospital for the region, caring for everyone regardless of their ability to pay, and in fiscal 2020 provided a net community benefit worth more than $182.5 million in the form of health care for underinsured patients, community education and financial support to community health organizations in Tampa Bay. It is one of the nation's busiest adult solid organ transplant centers and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With five medical helicopters, Tampa General Hospital transports critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. Tampa General houses a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center and its 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast of Florida. It also is home to the Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General Hospital's footprint includes 17 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices, TGH Family Care Center Kennedy, TGH Brandon Healthplex, TGH Virtual Health and 19 outpatient Radiology Centers. Tampa Bay residents also receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track network of clinics, and they can even receive home visits in select areas through TGH Urgent Care at Home, powered by Fast Track. As one of the largest hospitals in the country, Tampa General Hospital is first in Florida to partner with GE Healthcare and open a clinical command center that uses artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to improve and better coordinate patient care at a lower cost. For more information, go to www.tgh.org.
ABOUT USF HEALTH
USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the Taneja College of Pharmacy, the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, the Biomedical Sciences Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs, and USF Health's multispecialty physicians' group. The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News & World Report's national university rankings than USF. For more information, visit health.usf.edu.
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Leveraging the brand's German engineering and design heritage, KRESS will introduce commercial-grade OPE in the U.S. and Canada.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kress brand, with its deep-rooted heritage in German engineering and design, is coming to North America with commercial outdoor power equipment (OPE) for lawn care and landscape professionals. As a part of the well-established Positec family of leading brands, Kress Commercial is introducing advances that will, for the first time, offer commercial OPE professionals in North America the opportunity to transition away from gas-powered products, a transformation that will change the OPE industry forever.
Don Gao, CEO of Positec Group, said, "For decades, Kress has demonstrated its quality, durability and innovation in the European markets. It is very exciting to bring this storied brand to the North American professional landscaper as the Kress brand launches new commercial-grade OPE in the US and Canada."
Built upon a reputation for innovation and pushing the boundaries in engineering and manufacturing excellence, Kress is well-established throughout Europe as a top-tier, professional-grade equipment manufacturer. As early as 1966, Kress introduced to the European craftsmen clean, quiet, professional-grade tools. Today, with the brand's introduction to North America, Kress's proprietary technologies will now be available to commercial landscapers in the US and Canada and will dramatically impact the gasoline-dependent lawn care industry.
Kress will launch in North America in Q4 2022 in conjunction with the International Equip Exposition (formerly GIE). Kress is positioned to become a powerhouse in professional-grade outdoor equipment in partnership with leading equipment dealers in the United States and Canada.
North American-based dealers interested in learning more about the Kress brand launch should visit Kress.com
In 1966, Kress launched a quiet revolution. While others were focused on loud, smelly combustion engines, Kress perfected clean, quiet, tough-as-nails electric tools with zero emissions. Positec Group has acquired the Kress brand and is further positioning Kress as a powerhouse in producing professional-grade outdoor power equipment (OPE) valued by lawn care and landscape professionals. Many benefits of Kress's technologies have never before been available in OPE in North America. Kress will sell its products at select dealer locations in the United States and Canada beginning with the 2023 season. Join the quiet revolution. Visit Kress.com
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Helps customers optimize cloud security with attack surface management
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JupiterOne, the industry's leading cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) platform provider, enters Black Hat USA 2022 with a bevy of announcements, including new platform updates, participation in the Open Cyber Security Schema Framework (OCSF) industry initiative, and the addition of former Splunk CEO Doug Merritt to the JupiterOne board of directors.
The JupiterOne team kicks off its participation at Black Hat USA 2022 in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center at booth #1728. There, attendees can catch a demo of the company's CAASM platform and see its updated look and feel, which aligns with its new visual branding and improves the user experience. The updates also include functionality such as new product navigation, an updated graph engine for faster data visualizations, and the ability to take action on alerts straight from the platform's Search homepage, accelerating key workflows that allow users to save valuable time.
JupiterOne also rolled out new API integrations with industry-leading tools for Mobile Device Management (MDM), Cloud Security, DevOps, Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), and Container Orchestration, making it easier for users to streamline their technology stack into a centralized, integrated solution.
In addition to its booth presence, JupiterOne is co-hosting Black Hat's premier party, Level Up, on August 10. The event starts at 8 pm and will take place at the Skyfall Lounge in the Delano Hotel. Register for the event here.
JupiterOne Participates in Open-Source Initiative Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF)
Today's security teams are taxed with time-consuming and resource-intensive normalization workflows required to unify data from the different tools they rely upon, significantly delaying their ability to leverage that data to detect and investigate security threats. The Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF) project was conceived and initiated by AWS and Splunk, building upon the ICD Schema work done at Symantec, a division of Broadcom. OCSF includes contributions from 15 additional initial cybersecurity and technology organizations, including JupiterOne. The industry is working together to unburden security teams of the work required to collect and normalize data. OCSF adoption will enable security teams to focus on analyzing data, identifying threats and defending their organizations from cyberattacks. OCSF is an open standard that can be adopted for any environment, application, or solution that fits with existing security standards and processes. By creating a simplified, vendor-agnostic taxonomy, OCSF will help security teams realize better, faster data ingestion and analysis without the time-consuming, up-front normalization tasks.
Former Splunk CEO Doug Merritt Joins JupiterOne Board of Directors
Rounding up the announcements is the appointment of Doug Merrit to the JupiterOne board of directors. Most recently, Merritt served as Splunk's President and CEO, leading significant shifts in the company's technology roadmap, financial model, and go-to-market approach – dramatically increasing Splunk's market capitalization. Splunk's grew from the equivalent of $100m in ARR in May of 2014 to nearly $3 billion in ARR in the third quarter of fiscal 2022.
Since its founding, JupiterOne has attracted board members and advisors who reflect the diversity of perspectives across the security industry. Merrit joins the board alongside other industry leaders such as Latha Maripuri, CISO of Uber, and Enrique Salem, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures.
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SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EHI Co., Ltd. (CEO Seung Jin Oh) announced on August 24th that a new version of its portable self-defense bell, MY HERO, is on the way and will be available in September through KEEPIT, a global app developed by EHI together with KT.
In case of emergency, pulling the cover of MY HERO activates the following main functions.
- Send SOS messages to 3 pre-specified people
- Track location for 30 minutes
- Transmit real-time video (12 times per 15 seconds)
- Send GPS location information
- Prevent loss with loss prevention function
- Ring at 90dB sound level (can be turned on/off)
In particular, the demand for the new MY HERO is expected to increase drastically at industrial sites in response to the Serious Disaster Act, which has been in effect since 2022.
The new MY HERO can transmit accident site information to the safety manager in real time in case of an emergency through the worker's smartphone even without a separate device installed within the industrial site. In addition, it is economical as there is no monthly fee and it can be used semi-permanently.
MY HERO, which began to be distributed for the safety of single female households in Seoul in 2019, is being distributed in 22 districts in Seoul as of 2022, and demand is increasing in Daegu Metropolitan City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Jeollanam-do and more.
As for exports, which were suspended due to COVID-19, are expected to resume. Countries currently planned for export include Japan, Colombia, and the Philippines.
In July 2022, EHI interview and MY HERO presentation were broadcast in 106 countries through Arirang TV, which became a hot topic among consumers.
The US patent registration (Patent name: Emergency rescue request and loss prevention method and system) was completed in August 2022, and patent application is pending in 38 European countries. New patents related to industrial sites have also been applied for in Korea, Japan, and 38 European countries, and registration is expected to be completed soon.
Over the past three years, EHI has stabilized its own global app, KEEPIT, and is actively conducting marketing activities around the world by actively utilizing the know-how of mass production of more than 200,000 units.
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PHOENIX, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cable One® family of brands (Sparklight, Fidelity, ValuNet, Hargray and CableAmerica) was recently named Corporate Social Responsibility Operator of the Year by Cablefax Magazine for its commitment to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives across the company's 24-state footprint.
Efforts highlighted by Cablefax include the internet service provider's Charitable Giving Fund, which annually awards $250,000 in grants, concentrating support in the areas of education and digital literacy, hunger relief and community development; Cable One's Chromebooks for Kids initiative, through which the company has donated nearly 3,0000 Chromebooks to Title I schools since 2014; partnerships with the Arbor Day Foundation and Keep America Beautiful; and most importantly, the thousands of hours Cable One family of brand associates spend each year volunteering their time and talents with non-profit organizations in the communities they serve.
"Our associates' unwavering commitment to our customers and passion for giving back to the communities we serve has created a unique culture that continues to flourish, even in times of growth and change," said Cable One President & CEO Julie Laulis. "We are proud to receive this award and we remain committed to building strong and vibrant communities, improving quality of life, and making a positive difference in the cities and towns where we live and work."
In addition to the initiatives recognized by Cablefax, Cable One supports the mission of Special Olympics, which provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports, as well as health, arts, and leadership and advocacy programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities; and partners with national organizations dedicated to advancing racial equality, justice, education and diversity, including the Emma Bowen Foundation and the National Diversity Council.
Cable One, Inc. is a leading broadband communications provider committed to connecting customers and communities to what matters most. Through Sparklight® and the associated Cable One family of brands, the Company serves more than 1.1 million residential and business customers in 24 states. Over its fiber-optic infrastructure, the Cable One family of brands provide residential customers with a wide array of connectivity and entertainment services, including Gigabit speeds, advanced WiFi and video. For businesses ranging from small and mid-market up to enterprise, wholesale and carrier, the Company offers scalable, cost-effective solutions that enable businesses of all sizes to grow, compete and succeed.
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A criminal investigation is underway after a man died after being tasered by an Indianapolis officer during a disturbance call Monday, police said.
Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's North District responded to a home around 3:20 a.m., IMPD said in a statement released Monday night. In the home, officers encountered an adult male and his parents, police said.
The father told police his son was "having a psychosis" and officers requested an ambulance after the father asked for one, the IMPD statement said.
Police have not released the name of the man who died but described him as 6'2" and 280 pounds and said he was moving around the home naked, sweating and bleeding from the mouth.
Multiple officers were wearing body-worn cameras which were activated during the incident, the statement said. IMPD has not released the footage.
"After more than 10 minutes of officers negotiating and using de-escalation tactics, the man moved quickly towards an officer," the police statement said.
The officer deployed his Taser, hitting the man in the chest with at least one of the two prongs, the statement said. "After the taser trigger is pulled, it is automatically activated for five seconds. The officer activated the taser twice," police said.
The man "continued to resist" and officers placed him in two pairs of linked handcuffs due to his size, the statement said.
When medics entered the home after the man was detained, they "asked the man to roll over and he did not respond," the statement said. The medics then checked for a pulse and the man was unhandcuffed as medics and several officers administered CPR, according to the statement.
IMPD did not say whether medics located a pulse or how many officers were on scene at the time CPR was being administered.
The man was brought to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The officers directly involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave, IMPD said, noting it's standard procedure in such investigations.
A criminal investigation is being conducted by the IMPD Critical Incident Response Team and a separate administrative investigation is being carried out by IMPD Internal Affairs. IMPD said the Marion County Prosecutor's Office is being consulted and a Use of Force Review Board will review the officers' use of force once the criminal and administrative investigations are complete.
The Marion County Coroner's Office is also investigating the nature and cause of the man's death.
CNN has reached out to IMPD for more information.
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Beckler back in Topeka, ready for next step
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - After qualifying for his first U.S. Open a couple of weeks ago, Topeka native Andrew Beckler is now working on his next goal.
Beckler says it’s been nice having a couple of weeks off to rest and spend time with family.
He told 13 Sports his experience at the U.S Open was incredible.
“It’s been awesome, I’ve learned a lot. It’s fun to share some stories and extra knowledge that I learned from the big boys on tour. It’s been cool, nice to be back. It’s been a wild whirlwind of two weeks. I’ve had some nice relaxing time at home with family, getting to practice and getting back to my schedule,” he said.
Beckler says there are some differences in every course, especially at the Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. He says he has to work on elevating the ball more because in Kansas he said he had to learn how to his the ball low.
“My biggest takeaway is that I can play out there and I’m glad I turned professional, not really sure I was going to but just nice to know I feel I belong out there and it takes time to get out there and so just keep going and keep doing what I’m doing,” he said.
Beckler says he plans on playing in a few mini tour events, some Monday qualifiers to try and get into some PGA Tour events and Q School (Qualifying School) in the fall. He says that will determine what’s next.
“I’d say I’ve accomplished a lot of my goals, I’d say, nothing has really changed. I’ve been working a little bit harder on my game because I do it full-time now. I’ve been doing what I’ve always done, just doing the simple things and sticking with it and staying true to who I am,” he said.
Beckler talked about having another fellow Topekan at the U.S Open, Gary Woodland, who won the U.S. Open in 2019. Woodland finished tied for tenth in this years tournament. He says Woodland has been phenomenal in helping him to the big stage and walking him through what it’s like.
“Gary has been so good to me, we’ve played a couple of rounds since we both got back from the U.S. Open. He’s been so encouraging and giving me advice and most importantly giving me his time just to hang out with him and to watch and learn from him,” he said.
Beckler says his next biggest goal is to make the PGA tour and then becoming one of the golfers in the world.
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Company Named a Best Overall Branded Pharmaceutical Product Manufacturer of the Year
MAPLE GROVE, Minn., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC (Upsher-Smith) today announced that it has been honored with a Distribution Industry Award for Notable Achievement in Healthcare (DIANA Award) for "Best Overall Branded Pharmaceutical Product Manufacturer with less than $300M in sales" by the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA). The HDA presented the awards to outstanding pharmaceutical and consumer product manufacturers at its 2022 Business and Leadership Conference in Orlando on June 6, 2022.
"Upsher-Smith is committed to upholding our reputation as a trusted healthcare partner. Delivering peace of mind for our customers by offering the best in supply and pharmaceutical manufacturing excellence is at the forefront of all that we do," said Rich Fisher, President and COO of Upsher-Smith. "This marks the 13th DIANA award for Upsher-Smith and we are especially proud of the ongoing confidence that distributors have in our product quality and reliable supply. This customer confidence fuels our team to bring even more products to our trading partners in the years ahead."
Upsher-Smith will soon expand upon its long-standing, award-winning relationships with distributors with the opening of its new, 270,000 square foot, state-of-the-art, manufacturing facility in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The new site will have up-to-the-minute serialization and packaging capabilities and has capacity and capabilities that could support contract manufacturing for third parties. To learn more, visit www.upsher-smith.com.
Since 1959, the DIANA Awards have been presented to pharmaceutical and consumer product manufacturers that set the standard for excellence in developing innovative new product introductions and promotions, fostering exceptional trading partner relationships, advancing trade relations and creating business practices that benefit the entire healthcare supply chain. DIANA finalists and winners for Best Overall Company are chosen by HDA distributor members who judge companies based on several criteria including: knowledgeable salespeople, high-level customer service, demonstrated flexibility and creativity in marketing, and incorporation of new technologies to ensure product safety and security. Upsher-Smith is included among a distinguished group of present and past recipients who serve as models for leadership and innovation in the healthcare marketplace.
About Upsher-Smith
Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC is a trusted U.S. pharmaceutical company that strives to improve the health and lives of patients through an unwavering commitment to high-quality products and sustainable growth. The company brings brands and generics to a wide array of customers, always backed by its attentive level of service, strong industry relationships, and dedication to consistent product supply. For more information, visit www.upsher-smith.com.
About the Healthcare Distribution Alliance
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) represents primary pharmaceutical distributors — the vital link between the nation's pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics and others nationwide. Since 1876, HDA has helped members navigate regulations and innovations to get the right medicines to the right patients at the right time, safely and efficiently. The HDA Research Foundation, HDA's non-profit charitable foundation, serves the healthcare industry by providing research and education focused on priority healthcare supply chain issues.
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Jimmy Butler puts in a historic performance as Heat win Game 1 over the Celtics
By Issy Ronald, CNN
Jimmy Butler poured in 41 points, nine rebounds, five assists, four steals and three blocked shots — numbers never seen before in an NBA playoff game — as he led the Miami Heat to a 118-107 comeback victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
“MVP Jimmy did his thing. He put us on his back,” Heat guard Tyler Herro said after the game.
Despite losing two of their starters — Marcus Smart and Al Horford — hours before the tip-off, the Celtics kicked off Game 1 strongly with a 7-0 run.
In the first half, Boston led by as much as 13 and went into halftime 62-54 up with forward Jayson Tatum tying a career playoff-high in scoring for one half as he contributed 21 points.
Then, the game turned on its head after halftime.
A minute into the third quarter with the Heat trailing the Celtics by a point, Gabe Vincent’s three-point attempt bounced off the rim. Butler grabbed the offensive rebound and converted a layup, putting Miami ahead for just the second time in the game.
In the third quarter alone, Butler himself outscored the entire Celtics squad 17-14 as Boston conceded eight turnovers and shot 2-for-15 from the field — its worst shooting percentage in any quarter over the last four seasons.
“I continued to play basketball the right way: shoot the ball when I’m open, attack, hit the open guy,” Butler told reporters after the game. “Honestly, it was a team effort.”
Although the Celtics rallied in the fourth quarter — outscoring the Heat over the 12 minutes and hauling themselves back within nine points with 7:35 left — the damage had already been done.
“They were down at halftime and came out and played hard in the third quarter,” Tatum told reporters after the game.
“It’s on me, I had six turnovers. I’ve got to take care of the ball better, especially in those situations when they’re going on runs like that.”
Tatum had 29 points, eight rebounds and six assists for the Celtics while Jaylen Brown had a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds.
Vincent, filling in for six-time NBA All-Star Kyle Lowry at point guard, also starred for the Heat and contributed 17 points.
It is the third time that the Celtics and the Heat have faced each other in the Eastern Conference Finals, with Miami winning both previous occasions.
Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Thursday in Miami.
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PITTSBURGH, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --"We wanted to create a quick and easy means of establishing a set distance boundary for a pet dog," said one of two inventors, from Fort Mill, S.C., "so we invented the R E-LEASH. Our design would eliminate the common pulling and tripping hazards associated with traditional leashes."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved way to keep a dog within a preset distance of the owner. In doing so, it offers an alternative to using a traditional leash. As a result, it increases safety and control and it provides added protection and peace of mind. The invention features an effective design that is easy to use so it is ideal for pet dog owners. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Charlotte sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CNC-782, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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US calls UN council meeting Wednesday on North Korea tests
Published: May. 9, 2022 at 6:12 PM CDT|Updated: 38 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States has scheduled an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council Wednesday following North Korea’s latest test of a ballistic missile that was likely fired from a submarine.
The launch Saturday was another sign of North Koreans leader Kim Jong Un carrying out his recent vow to speed up development of nuclear weapons.
The United States holds the rotating presidency of the council this month and a spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the U.N said Monday it scheduled Wednesday’s meeting to discuss the North’s latest launches. North Korea has fired 15 missiles so far this year.
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Vision Holdings Inc. (NASD: EYE) will replace Renewable Energy Group Inc. (NASD: REGI) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Thursday, June 16. S&P 500 constituent Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) acquired Renewable Energy Group in a deal that closed today, June 13.
Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:
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Search for escaped inmate, former corrections officer enters ninth day
The believed getaway car was located in Tennessee on Friday
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WAFF/Gray News) - Officials released more information on the search for an escaped inmate and former corrections officer as it enters the ninth day.
Over 100 investigators are involved in the search for Casey White and Vicky White, according to WAFF. Border Patrol has been on alert since April 29.
The Lauderdale Sheriff’s Office reported on May 6 that the 2007 Ford Edge that authorities believe Vicky White and Casey White were driving was found in Tennessee.
According to Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton, the car was found east of I-65 near Spring Hill.
The car was a gold/copper color and had damage to the left rear bumper.
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, where the car was found, reported the car appeared to have been abandoned a week ago and there was no sign the two were still in the area.
During a press conference, Singleton also reported Vicky White was staying at a Quality Inn in Florence, Alabama, near where the getaway car was parked the night before she allegedly helped Casey White escape.
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office released a new video that shows Vicky White at a hotel the night before the disappearance.
On May 5, U.S. Marshals released new photos of Casey White and Vicky White. The photos show Casey White with tattoos on his chest, arms and upper back, including some affiliated with the Alabama-based white supremacist prison gang Southern Brotherhood.
WAFF EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Marshal provides insight on nationwide manhunt
Vicky White has long blonde hair, but newly released photos show what the former corrections officer would look like with dyed or longer/shorter hair. She is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs approximately 145 pounds and reportedly has a waddling gait.
Casey White stands at 6 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 330 pounds. According to an official with the U.S. Marshals, he also has a tattoo of eyeballs on the back of his head.
On April 29, the inmate and the former Assistant Director of Corrections were reported missing.
Vicky White and Casey White left the Lauderdale County Detention Center at 9:30 a.m. allegedly heading to the courthouse. Singleton said she was taking him to a mental health evaluation at the time of the escape. Singleton later confirmed there was not a scheduled mental health evaluation.
A warrant has been issued for Vicky White’s arrest on first-degree permitting or facilitating escape charges.
According to WAFF’s independent investigation, the two had a “special relationship.
The U.S. Marshal Service announced via Twitter that it will be offering up to $10,000 for information regarding Casey White. The Marshal Service is also offering up to $5,000 for information regarding Vicky White.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has also issued two rewards for information leading to the apprehension and arrest of Vicky White and Casey White.
“Both Casey White and Vicky White pose a major threat to the public, and they must be apprehended. I am pleased to offer this support as law enforcement works diligently to get these dangerous criminals behind bars,” Ivey said.
Both rewards are in the amount of $5,000.
Vicky White and Casey White are considered armed and dangerous. If you see them, you should not approach them and call 911.
To submit information regarding the Casey White or Vicky White, call 1-800-336-0102 or download the U.S. Marshals Tip App.
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Daniel Dae Kim, Lisa Ling, Liza Koshy, Jay Shetty, Ming-Na Wen, Michelle Zauner, and More Featured in the Joint Production from The Asian American Foundation, Enfranchisement Productions, and FutureFriends
LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) will debut "AAPI Heritage Heroes," a special film that spotlights the stories of six unsung AAPI heroes from across the country. These "Heroes" were nominated by family, friends, and fellow community members for their outstanding stories of resilience, service, and courage. Together, the Heroes and their stories represent the diversity of AAPI experiences today. The special was produced by TAAF, Enfranchisement Productions, and FutureFriends, and it will premiere on Hulu tomorrow, Thursday, May 26, 2022.
"TAAF created this special by and for our communities — with a nearly all-AAPI crew — to celebrate the stories of those who are often underrepresented on screen and behind the scenes in the arts and entertainment industry," said Norman Chen, CEO of TAAF. "We are grateful for Hulu's partnership in sharing this inaugural special with the world as we seek to create a greater sense of belonging for the millions of AAPIs living across America."
TAAF previewed the "AAPI Heritage Heroes" special at an event in Washington D.C. last week where the six heroes were publicly announced. They are: Nurse-turned-chef Justin Foronda, Hawaii Police Major Mike Lambert, Paralympian Justin Phongsavanh, the high school students of Livingston Asian Youth Alliance (LAYA), Fisherman Thiện Nguyễn, and AAPI Activist Suki Terada Ports.
To help spotlight and pay tribute to each of the "Heroes," the special will feature a celebrity cast including Daniel Dae Kim, Lisa Ling, Michelle Zauner, Simu Liu, Olivia Rodrigo, Liza Koshy, Karrueche Tran, Jeannie Mai Jenkins, Gloria Steinem, Auli'i Cravalho, Ming-Na Wen, Jay Shetty, Chella Man, Chelsea Handler, Ella Jay Basco, Ian Alexander, Leo Sheng, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Manish Dayal, Miya Cech, Nathan Chen, Rain Valdez, Sherry Cola, and Sunita Mani. The special will also feature celebratory musical performances by Japanese Breakfast and MC Jin.
"AAPI Heritage Heroes" was directed, edited, and produced almost entirely by AAPI creatives — including the film crew and production and editing staff. The special was produced by Executive Producers: Kristen Wong, Brad Jenkins, and Saj Patel and co-executive producers Melvin Mar, Neha Patel, and Dan Mansour. The special features six films of each of the "Heroes", each directed by an AAPI Director, including: Peter S. Lee, Julian Kim, Shruti Ganguli, Grace Evangelista, Jason Park, Alex Bocchieri, and Marion Hill. As well as musical performances and guest appearances directed by Dyan Jong and Dan Mansour. And talent booking was led by Cultivated Entertainment's Jen Proctor, Sophia Tayui-Lepore, and Abigail Parsons.
Additional information about the special will be available on Hulu, and "AAPI Heritage Heroes" will be included in Hulu's AAPI collection alongside other content that highlights AAPI stories and experiences.
About The Asian American Foundation (TAAF)
The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) is a convener, incubator, and funder committed to accelerating opportunity and prosperity for AAPI communities. TAAF supports advocates and organizations committed to AAPI causes so that together we can more effectively take action against hate and violence, and build the infrastructure needed to improve AAPI advocacy, power, and representation across American society. TAAF was founded to solve for the longstanding lack of investment and resources provided to AAPI communities and strive to be a catalyzing force for creating a permanent and irrevocable sense of belonging for the 23 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders living in the United States. For additional information about TAAF, please visit www.taaf.org.
About AAPI Heritage Heroes
"AAPI Heritage Heroes" is a creative, inspiring program that centers on unsung heroes from the AAPI communities to share the stories of their work, their world and their wish for the future for a better America. Directed by AAPI auteurs and artfully woven together by celebrity presenters, The Asian American Foundation's "Heritage Heroes" special tells the tales of leaders who rarely get the spotlight: educators, first responders, fishermen, healthcare workers, paralympians, mentors, and community advocates.
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Global operation takes down hackers’ leaked data market
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — European Union police agency Europol says it has coordinated an international operation to take down a major hackers’ marketplace that sold access to database leaks from U.S. companies including credit card details, user names and passwords for online accounts. Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre coordinated the operation to take down “RaidForums” and arrest its alleged administrator and two suspected accomplices. The agency did not say Tuesday where or when the takedown and arrests happened. The international operation involved agencies from the United States, including the FBI, and Secret Service, as well as law enforcement agencies from the United Kingdom, Sweden, Portugal, and Romania. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/12/global-operation-takes-down-hackers-leaked-data-market/ | 2022-04-12T15:07:53Z |
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — The number of monkeypox cases in the Texas border county of Hidalgo jumped to six, health officials said Monday.
Since the first case was discovered on Aug. 16 in Cameron County, there have been at least eight cases in South Texas. This includes six cases reported by Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department, one case in Laredo and one case in Cameron County.
Statewide, Texas had 1,929 cases on Monday.
Texas has the fifth-highest rate of monkeypox of any state in the nation, following California, Florida, New York and Georgia, according to the CDC.
“Unlike COVID, this disease is more difficult to spread because it involves physical contact with an infected person versus the airborne spread of COVID,” Eduardo Olivarez, chief administrative officer for the Hidalgo County Department of Health and Human Services, said in a statement. | https://cw33.com/news/border-report-news/6-cases-of-monkeypox-confirmed-in-south-texas-border-county/ | 2022-09-13T15:26:45Z |
- Bridgestone plans to invest an additional $42 million to establish commercial operations for planting and harvesting guayule at scale, with additional investment and expansion planned toward 2030.
- Bridgestone has invested more than $100 million in guayule research as part of its effort to achieve carbon neutrality and 100% renewable tires by 2050.
- The company will also collaborate and partner with local U.S. farmers and Native American tribes to increase capacity of up to 25,000 additional acres of farmland for planting and harvesting activities.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) is taking a pivotal next step in its drive to commercialize the woody desert shrub, guayule, as a domestic source of natural rubber, and as a more environmentally sustainable crop in America's drought-stricken desert southwest.
Bridgestone plans to invest an additional $42 million to establish commercial operations, with additional investment and expansion planned toward 2030. The company with collaborate and partner with local U.S. farmers and Native American tribes to increase capacity of up to 25,000 additional acres of farmland for planting and harvesting guayule at scale. Bridgestone is targeting sustainable commercial production of guayule-derived natural rubber by the end of the decade.
"We're extremely bullish on the potential for guayule as a domestic source of strategically critical materials, such as rubber, hypoallergenic latex, building material adhesives and renewable fuel, just to name a few. We're thrilled to be taking this major step toward commercialization before the end of the decade," said Nizar Trigui, Chief Technology Officer and Group President, Solutions Businesses, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. "With guayule, we can reduce the environmental impacts that come with overseas sourcing while also realizing a more sustainable agricultural system for parts of this country that are facing persistent and worsening climate conditions, so it's really something with many benefits for our environment and our economy."
Guayule is a heat tolerant, woody shrub that thrives in desert settings, particularly in America's desert southwest. The shrub can be farmed with existing row-crop equipment, saving costs for farmers, and requires as little as half the water to grow as existing crops, such as cotton and alfalfa.
Bridgestone launched its guayule research initiative in 2012, when it broke ground on a processing and research center in Mesa, Arizona. Today, the company operates the research center in Mesa and a 281-acre guayule farm in Eloy, Arizona. Bridgestone has invested more than $100 million in its efforts to commercialize guayule, achieving major milestones such as producing the first tire made from guayule-derived natural rubber in 2015, and continued expansion of its guayule molecular breeding program. Bridgestone is also the recipient of multiple U.S. government research grants for guayule research and development, including from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (July 2017) and from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (September 2021).
Bridgestone continues to use racing as a proving ground to demonstrate the performance of guayule.
Firestone Firehawk race tires made with guayule-derived natural rubber in the sidewall were introduced at the Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge in May, prior to making a full competition debut as the alternate race tire at the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix in Nashville on August 7.
This first-ever use of guayule-derived natural rubber in America's premier open-wheel racing series served to demonstrate both the safety and performance of the material in the crucible of a high-speed, high-stress performance environment, with racing action up to speeds of 200 mph.
Currently, Bridgestone is expanding the number of local farmers it works with in Central Arizona and is targeting 350 new acres of guayule to be planted this coming year. The conversion to less water-intensive crops is a direct result of Bridgestone's agreement with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), an NGO actively involved in water shortage solutions for the Colorado River, which is used for irrigation in Central Arizona.
Guayule is part of the Bridgestone plan to achieve carbon neutrality and make tires from 100% renewable materials by 2050. The company is actively researching a range of solutions to support the recycling of materials from end-of-life tires and promote the replacement of non-renewable materials such as oil, silica and virgin carbon black in new tires.
The guayule initiative aligns with the Bridgestone E8 Commitment that consists of 8 Bridgestone-like values starting with the letter "E" (Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease, and Empowerment) to realize a sustainable society. The guayule initiative aligns with the company's "Ecology" and "Energy" commitments.
Bridgestone is a global leader in tires and rubber, building on its expertise to provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company employs approximately 130,000 people globally and conducts business in more than 150 countries and territories worldwide. Bridgestone offers a diverse product portfolio of premium tires and advanced solutions backed by innovative technologies, improving the way people around the world move, live, work and play.
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A daring, visionary blend of cognac made in celebration by Courvoisier's Sixth Chief Blender Patrice Pinet and Fifth-Generation Chief Blender of the House of Suntory, Shinji Fukuyo
JARNAC, France, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maison Courvoisier, the Most Awarded Cognac House*, introduces Courvoisier® Mizunara to the world, a truly revelatory blend to its range of expertly crafted and celebrated cognac which offers a complex and unique experience that brings together two cultures and traditions united by the artistry of blending.
Made using Grand Champagne, considered to be the most prestigious cru from the Cognac region, Courvoisier Mizunara begins its journey aging in French oak barrels and is then transferred to one of House of Suntory's award-winning Mizunara casks made of superior Japanese Mizunara wood for a second maturation resulting in an exceptionally harmonious and aromatic cognac.
An innovative collaboration of two legendary makers, Courvoisier Mizunara was created in unison between Courvoisier's Sixth Chief Blender Patrice Pinet and Fifth-Generation Chief Blender of the House of Suntory, Shinji Fukuyo. Drawing on their collective expertise, Pinet and Fukuyo discovered commonalities in the process of precise oak selection and aging in both cognac and Japanese whisky to create Courvoisier Mizunara. Through the unique traditions in each of their disciplines, the rare cognac represents a visionary blend that unites craft, culture and people.
"Memorable blends begin in the imaginations of those who dare to dream them. I have always been intrigued by the scarcity and uniqueness of Japanese Mizunara oak and honored by the opportunity to work with the legendary wood and the incredibly talented Shinji Fukuyo of House of Suntory," said Patrice Pinet. "We are living in two different countries with two different cultures, but deeply connected in our values and respect for our artistry. I knew the Mizunara cask was an unconventional choice for Courvoisier and together with Shinji, we saw the potential for the notoriously temperamental wood to enhance the unique characteristics of the exceptional cognac and complement the Maison's signature floral House style."
"It has been an exciting journey working alongside Patrice to discover a new, unique taste profile of Courvoisier using Japanese Mizunara oak," said Shinji Fukuyo. "I have always been fascinated by experimenting with flavors through innovation, and I'm very excited to have taken part in the development of Courvoisier Mizunara and to help create something never before tasted."
Courvoisier Mizunara is a testament to the Maison's commitment and devotion to furthering the craft of cognac while drawing worldly inspiration from the finest Japanese Mizunara oak to complement the House's signature floral style.
An extremely limited release of 500 bottles of Courvoisier Mizunara will be available in select countries for $2000 USD. Each bottle elegantly showcases the golden mahogany tone of the liquid with a legendary Japanese Mizunara oak tree adorned across the front in gold and is numbered to signify the rarity of the exquisite blend. For more information, please visit Courvoisier.com.
About Courvoisier Cognac
Maison Courvoisier was founded by Félix Courvoisier in 1828 in Jarnac, France. Courvoisier is the Most Awarded Cognac House* with a range of expressions that appeal to a variety of cognac preferences and lifestyles, including VS, VSOP, XO, and the ultimate expression of the House, L'Essence de Courvoisier. Based on the joyful, generous, and sophisticated house style and commitment to community and craftsmanship, Courvoisier continues to value its relationships with local artisans and winegrowers to produce its high quality, award-winning cognac portfolio. For more information on Courvoisier, please visit www.courvoisier.com.
*Based on 20 top spirits competitions since 2019.
About Beam Suntory
As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory inspires human connections. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company's brands, including the iconic Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® bourbon brands and Courvoisier® cognac, as well as world renowned premium brands including Basil Hayden®, Knob Creek®, and Legent™ bourbon; Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™ Japanese whisky; Teacher's, Laphroaig® and Bowmore® Scotch whisky; Canadian Club® whisky; Hornitos® and Sauza® tequila; EFFEN®, Haku® and Pinnacle® vodka; Sipsmith® and Roku™ gin; and On The Rocks Premium Cocktails.
Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and vision of Growing for Good, which now includes its transformative sustainability strategy, Proof Positive. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com and www.drinksmart.com.
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- Q2 2022 total revenues were $64.4 million
- Total revenues in the first six months of 2022 were $124.6 million
- Vanda provides update on pipeline advancements and upcoming milestones
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA) today announced financial and operational results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"During the second quarter we made significant progress towards commercializing our products and improving access to HETLIOZ® for patients with Non-24," said Mihael H. Polymeropoulos, M.D., Vanda's President, CEO and Chairman of the Board. "We advanced our clinical pipeline, with significant clinical milestones expected in the coming quarters, and we are preparing our NDA for tradipitant in gastroparesis and our sNDA for HETLIOZ® in insomnia."
Financial Highlights
Second Quarter of 2022
- Total net product sales from HETLIOZ® and Fanapt® were $64.4 million in the second quarter of 2022, a 5% decrease compared to $67.9 million in the second quarter of 2021.
- HETLIOZ® net product sales were $41.2 million in the second quarter of 2022, a 7% decrease compared to $44.5 million in the second quarter of 2021, due in part to continued reimbursement challenges for prescriptions for patients with Non-24.
- Fanapt® net product sales were $23.2 million in the second quarter of 2022, a 1% decrease compared to $23.4 million in the second quarter of 2021.
- Net income was $2.6 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $9.7 million in the second quarter of 2021.
First Six Months of 2022
- Total net product sales from HETLIOZ® and Fanapt® were $124.6 million in the first six months of 2022, a 5% decrease compared to $130.6 million in the first six months of 2021.
- HETLIOZ® net product sales were $78.2 million in the first six months of 2022, a 7% decrease compared to $83.9 million in the first six months of 2021, due in part to continued reimbursement challenges for prescriptions for patients with Non-24.
- Fanapt® net product sales were $46.4 million in the first six months of 2022, a 1% decrease compared to $46.7 million in the first six months of 2021.
- Net loss was $3.9 million in the first six months of 2022 compared to net income of $18.3 million in the first six months of 2021.
- Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities (Cash) was $440.9 million as of June 30, 2022, representing an increase to Cash of $44.4 million compared to June 30, 2021.
Key Operational Highlights
HETLIOZ® (tasimelteon)
- Clinical trials for HETLIOZ® in delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD) and sleep disturbances in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are currently enrolling patients.
- Vanda is preparing for the submission of a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for HETLIOZ® in the treatment of insomnia.
- Since November 2021, more than 15 states have revised or agreed to revise their Medicaid prior authorization criteria to broaden access to HETLIOZ® for patients with Non-24 and patients with nighttime sleep disturbances in Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS).
- In July 2022, an Administrative Law Judge struck down a Medicare Part D plan policy that blocked HETLIOZ® coverage for sighted Non-24 patients. Vanda intends to advocate with other Part D plans to challenge similar policies and improve HETLIOZ® access for Non-24 patients.
- In January 2022, Vanda settled its HETLIOZ® patent litigation against one of the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) defendants. The trial for the consolidated lawsuit against the remaining defendants was held in March 2022. A decision is expected from the court by the end of 2022.
Tradipitant
- Vanda is continuing to conduct an open-label safety study for tradipitant in gastroparesis and continues to receive requests from patients seeking access to tradipitant through the Expanded Access program that has multiple patients who have taken tradipitant for more than a year.
- Vanda recently held a pre-NDA meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss the planned New Drug Application (NDA) submission for tradipitant in the short-term treatment of nausea in gastroparesis. Vanda is preparing for the submission of the NDA for this indication.
- The Phase III study of tradipitant in the treatment of motion sickness is approximately 30% enrolled.
Fanapt® (iloperidone)
- Enrollment of the Phase III clinical study of Fanapt® in acute manic episodes in patients with bipolar disorder is close to being fully enrolled. The study is a placebo controlled four-week evaluation of approximately 400 patients at sites in the U.S. and Europe. Results are expected by the end of 2022.
VQW-765
- The Phase II clinical study of a single-dose treatment of VQW-765 to alleviate social/performance anxiety is fully enrolled. Results are expected by the end of 2022.
GAAP Financial Results
Net income was $2.6 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to net income of $9.7 million in the second quarter of 2021. Diluted net income per share was $0.05 in the second quarter of 2022 compared to diluted net income per share of $0.17 in the second quarter of 2021.
Net loss was $3.9 million in the first six months of 2022 compared to net income of $18.3 million in the first six months of 2021. Diluted net loss per share was $0.07 in the first six months of 2022 compared to diluted net income per share of $0.32 in the first six months of 2021.
2022 Financial Guidance
Vanda expects to achieve the following financial objectives in 2022:
Conference Call
Vanda has scheduled a conference call for today, Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 4:30 PM ET. During the call, Vanda's management will discuss the second quarter 2022 financial results and other corporate activities. Investors can call 1-800-715-9871 (domestic) or 1-646-307-1963 (international) and use passcode number 4304469. A replay of the call will be available on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, beginning at 8:30 PM ET and will be accessible until Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 8:30 PM ET. The replay call-in number is 1-800-770-2030 for domestic callers and 1-609-800-9909 for international callers. The passcode number is 4304469.
The conference call will be broadcast simultaneously on Vanda's website, www.vandapharma.com. Investors should click on the Investors tab and are advised to go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download, and install any necessary software or presentations. The call will also be archived on Vanda's website for a period of 30 days.
About Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Vanda is a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients. For more on Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., please visit www.vandapharma.com and follow us on Twitter @vandapharma.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Various statements in this press release, including, but not limited to, the guidance provided under "2022 Financial Guidance" above and statements regarding Vanda's plans for pursuit of regulatory approval of tradipitant in the treatment of gastroparesis and HETLIOZ® in the treatment of insomnia, Vanda's strategy for improving access to HETLIOZ® for all Non-24 patients, the timing of the court's decision with respect to the Company's HETLIOZ® patent litigation, and the clinical development timelines for Fanapt® and VQW-765 are "forward-looking statements" under the securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and assumptions that involve risks, changes in circumstances and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in Vanda's forward-looking statements include, among others, Vanda's assumptions regarding the strength of its business in the U.S., the FDA's assessment of the sufficiency of the data packages to be included in Vanda's planned NDA and sNDA submissions for tradipitant and HETLIOZ®, Vanda's ability to fully enroll and complete the Phase III clinical study of Fanapt® in bipolar disorder and Vanda's ability to complete the Phase II clinical study of VQW-765 in social/performance anxiety. Therefore, no assurance can be given that the results or developments anticipated by Vanda will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Vanda. Forward-looking statements in this press release should be evaluated together with the various risks and uncertainties that affect Vanda's business and market, particularly those identified in the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements", "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Vanda's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, as updated by Vanda's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at www.sec.gov.
All written and verbal forward-looking statements attributable to Vanda or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein. Vanda cautions investors not to rely too heavily on the forward-looking statements Vanda makes or that are made on its behalf. The information in this press release is provided only as of the date of this press release, and Vanda undertakes no obligation, and specifically declines any obligation, to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Inotiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOTV).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Inotiv between September 21, 2021 and June 13, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 22, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Inotiv, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Inotiv's acquisition, Envigo RMS, LL ("Envigo"), and Inotiv's Cumberland, Virginia facility (the "Cumberland Facility") engaged in widespread and flagrant violations of the Animal Welfare Act ("AWA"); (2) Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland Facility continuously violated the AWA; (3) Envigo and Inotiv did not properly remedy issues with regards to animal welfare at the Cumberland Facility; (4) as a result, Inotiv was likely to face increased scrutiny and governmental action; (5) Inotiv would imminently shut down two facilities, including the Cumberland Facility; (6) Inotiv did not engage in proper due diligence; and (7) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Kia is Among the Fastest OEMs to Reach the 10 Million Mark in America
IRVINE, Calif., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its rapid expansion, this month Kia America celebrates the sale of the 10 millionth Kia vehicle in the U.S. Since start of sales in 1993, Kia's growth is one of the auto industry's greatest success stories and the result of delivering world-class quality, design and technology in every rugged and capable SUV, sporty sedan, and electric vehicle the company offers. The 10 millionth vehicle – a Runway Red all-electric EV6 purchased by Monti Charoenphong at Car Pros Kia Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, California – underlines Kia's commitment to sustainable mobility leadership going forward.
As part of Kia's "Accelerate The Good" charitable initiatives, Kia will, in association with Ms. Charoenphong, commemorate the 10 millionth Kia sold milestone through multiple acts of giving including $10,000 donations to non-profit organizations including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, Alzheimer's Association, and Freedom Service Dogs of America. In addition, Kia will gift her family's EV6 and provide complementary access to a future NBA and Kia Forum event as part of the company's previously announced partnerships.
"Selling 10 million vehicles is a significant achievement and we at Kia are proud not only how far we've come, but also what the future has in store as we continue our push for sustainable mobility leadership," said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia North America and Kia America. "To thank our customers for their support, Kia wants to give back in meaningful ways by helping those in need. We hope the positive impact of these donations will resonate for years to come."
"We have been a 'Kia Family' for many years, but once we saw the EV6, there was no question this would be our next car," said new owner Monti Charoenphong. "The day we took delivery was already very exciting, but to learn that we were also Kia's 10 millionth customer in the U.S. was unbelievable and confirmed our love of this company and to electrified driving."
Since Kia's arrival in the U.S. market, the brand has grown from offering just two models to a wide range of world-class vehicles designed to meet the needs of practically every driver on the road. Beginning with the all-electric EV6, Kia's Plan S strategy will transform the company into a leader in sustainable mobility with plans for a fully-electrified lineup in the U.S. by 2040.
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Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electrified vehicles sold through a network of nearly 750 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America.
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Commissioner Tommy Calvert has voted 8 times in 7 years to lower taxes for families.
SAN ANTONIO, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rising property appraisals and hidden taxes that are hurting seniors and working families are primarily the results of Republican policies that Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert has been warning the public about since June 2017.
ALERT: Monday, May 16, is the last day for homeowners to protest their skyrocketing property assessments.
"When Democrat Ann Richards was governor, the State of Texas paid 50 percent of the public school budget and property owners paid the other 50 percent," Commissioner Calvert said. "Today, the state pays 40 percent and burdens the homeowner with 60 percent through higher property taxes. What the Republican leadership is doing is passing hidden taxes on to the backs of property owners. Harry Truman once said that if you want to live like a Republican, you better vote for a Democrat. I say, if you want property tax relief in Texas, you better vote for Democrats statewide."
For example, in 2017, when Calvert began sounding the high tax alarm, the Republican property tax increase was hidden in the Senate budget bill (page 381, rider III) so that voters would never find it.
"You can look it up," Commissioner Calvert said. "The bill mandated appraisals increase by 13.81 percent on school property taxes, which account for over 50 percent of homeowners tax bills. (See attached document "3. Foundation School Program Funding Formula Paragraph 2, Dated May 23, 2017).
This pattern has been happening ever since Republicans took control of the Texas Legislature and the Governor's office decades ago. In 2022, Bexar County property appraisals increased an average of 28 percent.
Commissioner Calvert supported mainstream Republican Speaker Joe Straus's proposal to take $1 billion dollars from the Texas Rainy Day Fund to give homeowners meaningful property tax relief. Still, the former Speaker lost the debate to MAGA Republican leadership of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Governor Greg Abbott in a special session standoff in 2017, right before Straus retired from the Texas House.
"All of us are at the breaking point," Commissioner Calvert said. "State leadership and the Republican-controlled Legislature have the power to provide meaningful relief to the hardworking men and women of this state and they won't do it. We should not have to sacrifice much-needed community services, quality education for our children, and be forced to decide between paying for family essentials or our exorbitant property tax bills or face losing our homes. We Texans deserve better."
Homeowners still have higher property taxes because cities and counties only represent 12-17 percent of a person's tax bill. Bexar County only represents about 17 percent of the entire property tax bill.
In seven years on Commissioners Court, Commissioner Calvert's tax cuts have given back an estimated $107 million to homeowners in savings since 2015.
To offset growing tax burdens, Commissioner Calvert created the first tax exemption for seniors at the University Health System (Bexar County Hospital District) and is expanding the exemption from $10,000 to $35,000 per homestead. Additionally, Commissioner Calvert championed an across-the-board $5,000 homestead exemption, which was approved by Commissioners Court earlier this year.
"I've got a strong record of standing up for taxpayers," Commissioner Calvert said. "I'm going to keep fighting for working families."
About Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert
Tommy Calvert is Bexar County Commissioner for Precinct 4. He's the youngest and first African American County Commissioner in Bexar County history. Los Angeles Weekly called him San Antonio's "wunderkind," and Gardner Selby of the Austin-American Statesman said he is "one to watch." Calvert represents over 500,000 residents in Precinct 4 of the 2 million who call Bexar County home.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
AN OPEN LETTER TO:
Honorable Anthony Rendon, Speaker
California State Assembly
State Capitol, Room 219
Sacrament, CA 95814
Dear Honorable Speaker Rendon,
Recently, Senate Bill 930, which would extend alcohol sales to 4:00 a.m. in West Hollywood, Palm Springs, and San Francisco, died in an Assembly Floor vote. It needs to be a dead issue once and for all.
This is the fourth attempt by Senator Wiener claiming that the measure is needed to get struggling businesses back on their feet and help unify the LGBTQ communities in West Hollywood, Palm Springs, and San Francisco—which is far from the truth.
The only beneficiaries from this legislation are bar owners and alcohol companies. Most of the support for the 4:00 a.m. alcohol sales extension in West Hollywood comes from outsiders who do not reflect the community that this legislation would impact. This bill is an afront to LGBTQ communities of color which suffer from harm due to overuse of alcohol and other substance uses.
Some of the biggest challenges that our underserved communities face are poor mental health, high HIV and STDs infection rates, and now Monkeypox—not to mention the potential for increases of DUIs and domestic violence. This bill would create even more damage to our already marginalized communities.
As trusted leaders representing LGBTQ communities of color, we urge you to once and for all end this bill of destruction of the health and welfare of our communities.
In solidarity,
Richard Zaldivar
The Wall Las Memorias
Jury Candelario
Access To Prevention Advocacy Intervention & Treatment
Rev. Russell Thornhill
Minority AIDS Project
Media Contact: Richard Zaldivar 323 712-0180
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MVNOs on Plintron MVNA / MVNE platform can offer differentiated services using 5G like; Ultra HD 4K to 8K video streaming, Augmented Reality /Virtual Reality based media and 360-degree immersive media experience. Hence e-learning, Telemedicine consultation, Video-conferencing, Real-time IoT application-based services can be offered.
Subhashree Radhakrishnan, Vice Chairman and Co-Founder, Plintron Group said, "The Plintron MVNA/ MVNE platform supports 5G NSA Option 3 to step into 5G compliance. This will enable MVNOs on our platform to offer differentiated services and applications."
The Plintron 5G services is live with several MVNOs in USA and in 4 European countries with more to follow soon in its worldwide network. The Plintron MVNA / MVNE platform has 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) deployed on its platform commercially since January 2021 to meet the immediate 5G technology requirements of its MVNO customers. The Plintron platform supports extended AMBR DL which supports speeds higher than 4.2 Gbps like 10 Gbps.
Plintron has deployed 5G NSA initially, as most of the initial 5G rollouts by Mobile Network Operators (MNO) have been NSA deployments. For MNOs that are looking to deliver mainly high-speed connectivity to consumers with 5G-enabled devices, NSA is most appropriate, as it allows them to leverage their existing 4G LTE network investments in transport and mobile core and reduce capital costs of deploying an end-to-end complete 5G network.
In 5G NSA, the existing 4G-LTE network is used for everything except the 5G data plane, which is based on 3GPP Release 15 version of 5G NR. Hence it is the best solution for MNOs looking to deliver quickly better data speeds via Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) or handle urgent LTE congestion issues.
Plintron looks forward to continue adopting new technologies and innovating to support its MVNO customers and partners in the future as well.
About Plintron
Plintron is a digital communication technology company enabling brands to acquire and engage customers. It is the world's largest Multi Country end-to-end MVNA / MVNE with a client base in 6 continents. With mobile network services in over 30 countries spanning 6 continents supported by 1000+ telecom professionals, Plintron has launched 143+ MVNOs and 165 million+ mobile subscribers. Plintron has won many global industry awards including 'MVNE of the Year' at the MVNOs World Congress 2022.
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Hill excited to continue success with Kingston Football
KINGSTON, Okla. (KXII) -After Tommy Bare stepped down the head football coach for Kingston High School, Brad Hill was hired to take the reins of the Redskins program.
”They were 10-0 in 3A not very long ago and they’re used to winning in all their sports,” said Brad Hill. “I think I can bring some winning experience but they already do win. I know coach Bare and I know these guys, I’ve known them for a long time. Coach Bare was the head coach at Hugo when I was the quarterback at Idabel. We just kind of want to continue what they have going and try to bring what we can to improve on it.”
Coach Hill comes to Kingston after spend the last five years as the head coach at Moore High School. Hill guided the team to a 6A state semifinals appearance in 2019.
Hill is a native of Idabel and is very familiar with Texoma. He served as the defensive coordinator at Bonham High School when is uncle Ronnie Hill was the Purple Warriors head coach and athletic director.
Hill’s cousin Jeff Hill was also recently named the head football coach and AD at S&S High School.
Copyright 2022 KXII. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/03/31/hill-excited-continue-success-with-kingston-football/ | 2022-04-01T19:14:33Z |
Initiative Will Focus on Acquisitions of Existing Single-Family Rental Homes and Opportunities with Build-to-Rent Communities
DALLAS, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint Advisors, L.P. ("NexPoint"), a multibillion-dollar alternative investment platform, today announced the formation of a new NexPoint advised real estate investment trust ("REIT"). NexPoint is partnering with HomeSource Operations, LLC to acquire, build, and operate single-family rental ("SFR") homes in the REIT. The new NexPoint advised REIT will target both existing SFR homes and new construction build-to-rent ("BTR") homes in high-growth markets.
In acquiring existing SFR homes, the new NexPoint advised REIT will focus on homes built no earlier than 2000. Through strategic developer and builder relationships, the REIT will also target new construction BTR homes. The REIT will focus primarily on high-growth secondary and tertiary markets throughout the Sunbelt and Southeastern portions of the United States.
For NexPoint, the parent of the adviser to one of the largest owners of SFR homes in the U.S., this new initiative will help NexPoint further expand its exposure to SFR. NexPoint expanded into the SFR market in 2018 and, through an affiliate, is the adviser of a REIT that now owns and operates more than 22,000 homes. This new initiative also presents NexPoint with unique opportunities to leverage its broad range of capital markets capabilities to help bring creative financing solutions to acquisitions of SFR and BTR homes.
Currently, the new REIT has an existing portfolio of more than 1,000 homes, which NexPoint expects to grow to several thousand homes by year end.
Matthew McGraner, Chief Investment Officer for NexPoint said, "NexPoint views the SFR sector as a core part of our platform and we are pleased to announce a partnership with a quality operator like HomeSource that will allow us to broaden our exposure to this critical sector and expand our SFR platform into new segments."
Randy Hagedorn, Chief Executive Officer of HomeSource said, "We are grateful to have a partner in NexPoint that understands the need to be entrepreneurial and flexible as we acquire SFR and BTR Homes in the REIT. We look forward to our partnership and using our collective experience and expertise to grow the REIT's portfolio."
About NexPoint
NexPoint is a multibillion-dollar alternative investment platform comprised of a group of investment advisers and sponsors, a broker-dealer, and a suite of related investment vehicles. The firm provides differentiated access to real estate and other alternatives through public and private REITs, 1031 exchanges and other tax-advantaged real estate vehicles, closed-end funds, interval funds, and a business development company (BDC). Investment solutions draw on NexPoint's core capabilities in real estate, capital markets, and credit. Within real estate, NexPoint has expertise across multiple property types, including multifamily, single-family rental, self-storage, hospitality, industrial, office/retail, timber, and life sciences. NexPoint is based in Dallas, Texas and is part of an integrated network of investment management and financial services businesses. For more information visit www.nexpoint.com.
Contact:
Lucy Bannon
Chief Communications Officer
NexPoint
lbannon@nexpoint.com
Jackie Graham
Director, Investor Relations & Capital Markets
NexPoint
jgraham@nexpoint.com
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a simple, efficient and sanitary way to apply toilet bowl cleaner and clean the toilet," said an inventor, from Cumming, Ga., "so I invented the BOWL BOSS. My design can be employed with any type of toilet bowl cleaner and it would provide optimum cleaning of the toilet bowl and rim. The ease of having a one step process as opposed to a two-step, with the added bonus of being eco-friendly and more sanitary."
The invention provides a more efficient and effective means of cleaning a toilet. In doing so, it offers a more eco-friendly alternative to traditional toilet brushes. As a result, it saves time and effort by making a two-step process a single step and it enhances sanitation and convenience. The invention features a durable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Atlanta sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-ALL-2819, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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SHANGHAI, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DPVR, a Shanghai-based company specializing in virtual reality (VR) device design and manufacturing, recently announced that it had raised multimillion dollars in funding. The round was led by Huaqiang Equity and previous investors: Qianyi Equity and Lianxin Funds Management company, which was funded by Union Optech(300691.SZ). To keep its strengths in the VR market, DPVR plans to use the funds to advance its core technology, new product development and hiring more tech talents.
In recent years, VR have been constantly updated and iterated rapidly on chips, displays, and data transmission. Since the metaverse concept exploded, the industry has become even more competitive. DPVR has focused on designing and manufacturing VR headsets for seven years. Despite hundreds of technology patents it owns, it does not slow down its pace. In 2015, it was founded to focus on VR headsets; in 2016, it released the world's first mass-producible standalone VR headset M2; in 2018, it launched the first PC-VR E3 Polaris with laser 6DoF positioning technology. In 2021, DPVR released Qualcomm Snapdragon 845-based standalone VR headset P1 Ultra-4K. In June 2022, DPVR announced that it would enter the mass market with the launch of a new generation 6DoF gaming VR headset based on machine vision technology, bringing users a superior "metaverse" interactive experience.
Huaqiang Equity is now focusing on AR/VR industry, intelligent manufacturing, new energy vehicles, aerospace, industrial software, new materials, and other technology fields. It has made investments across the whole AR/VR industry chain. This time, investing in DPVR will perfect its metaverse strategy. DPVR will also fully take advantage of its resource to reach more cooperation with content creators and supply chain partners. Although the investment process was not that fluent due to Shanghai's lockdown and previous investors, the delivery was accomplished with the full collaboration of both existing and new shareholders.
The Co-founder of Huaqiang Equity, Yu Chen, said: With the breakthrough of interaction technology, 5G, XR chip, optical module, and other related complex technologies, VR hardware has gone through the "0 to 1" technology pioneering stage. The content ecosystem is even mature, and it is now accelerating development with the positioning of consumer electronics. In addition, other related concepts and industries such as Web3.0, NFT, new consumption of metaverse, virtual social, virtual human, etc., are also rapidly developing. As a "metaverse" infrastructure builder, DPVR has a long-term investment and advanced strategy in headset hardware and critical core technologies, a stable and mature supply chain system, and excellent mass production capabilities. All of which are expected to keep DPVR at the forefront of the industry and drive the steady growth of the "metaverse" market worldwide.
Dong Long, investment director of Huaqiang Equity, added, "DPVR has experienced the industry ups and downs since 2015. It still kept the same vision and persistence for the VR sector." The hardware in the VR business is currently developing and maturing, while the introduction of spectacular VR games is driving the richness and wealth of VR content. I believe, shortly, DPVR will be able to introduce a competitive VR headset and achieve significant success by drawing on years of VR expertise and constant R&D innovation.
QIANYI Equity and LSCF invested in DPVR in 2021, and this increase reflects their sustained belief in the "metaverse" development potential and the technological benefits of DPVR products.
Sunny (Chaoyang) Chen, the founder of DPVR, stated that our team keeps fulfilling its responsibilities and has been working on value creation for a long time. We may be foolish birds, but we have the ambition to soar higher. DPVR, as the vital role in the Chinese VR industry, has serviced many early VR gamers over the last seven years, with the initial purpose of improving virtual reality. The team has been through the mill for seven years and has been mature, stable, and robust. DPVR 6DoF gaming headset will be available shortly for elite gamers worldwide, offering users a superior VR experience. Relying on the core gaming community, DPVR will give more specialized product options for global gamers, empower global partners, and provide high-quality export products from China to the globe.
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Police: Child run over, killed after running alongside mother’s car
Published: May. 17, 2022 at 10:02 PM CDT|Updated: 13 minutes ago
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - A child was hit and killed by his mother’s car in a tragic neighborhood incident Monday.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said a 9-year-old was running alongside his mother while she was driving. The boy then fell and was run over by the vehicle’s rear wheel.
KVVU reports the boy was taken to Sunrise Hospital but was later pronounced deceased.
Police said the boy’s mother showed no signs of impairment and remained at the scene.
The LVMPD reports the incident remains under investigation.
Copyright 2022 KVVU via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/18/police-child-run-over-killed-after-running-alongside-mothers-car/ | 2022-05-18T03:17:27Z |
Additions include real estate co-ownership platform Pacaso, home improvement solution Curbio, and T-Mobile
DENVER, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RE/MAX, LLC, one of the world's leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, today announced the addition of eight companies to the RE/MAX Approved Supplier program. Through the program, RE/MAX Affiliates in the U.S. and Canada have access to a curated group of vendors offering products and services for virtually every real estate need. All services and materials are available for purchase directly through the online portal, RE/MAX Marketplace, and are often offered at RE/MAX negotiated rates.
New members of the RE/MAX Approved Supplier program include:
AccountTECH: AccountTECH has one of the most technologically advanced and efficient back-office software solutions designed to address the specific needs of brokerages. It is a secure data hub for accounting, processing transactions, organizing agents, and managing all users' companies or franchises on a unified platform.
Curbio: Curbio was founded in 2017 to transform the multi-billion-dollar home improvement industry and has quickly become the nation's leading pay-at-closing home improvement solution. Curbio's tech-powered approach to home improvement has transformed the process of getting homes move-in ready. Curbio is trusted by thousands of Realtors® and brokerages nationwide, and has been continuously recognized for its exemplary solution, receiving nods in HousingWire, Qualified Remodeler and Comparably, to name a few.
Dilawri Group of Companies: Dilawri Group of Companies is Canada's largest automotive group with 75 franchised dealerships representing 35 automotive brands in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec. Privately owned and operated by the Dilawri family since 1985, the company continues to expand, building on its history of excellence in the automotive industry. With more than 3,000 employees, Dilawri is proud to offer exceptional products and services in every dealership.
homegenius: homegenius Inc., a subsidiary of Radian Group Inc., and its family of companies combine an array of title, real estate and technology products and services into a full-service ecosystem. homegenius offers streamlined processes from search to close, enabling mortgage lenders, mortgage and real estate investors, consumers, GSEs, and real estate brokers and agents to benefit from integrated and personalized solutions powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Loft47: Founded in 2015, Loft47 revolutionized commission management for real estate brokerages and teams by introducing a lightweight, intuitive and mobile commission accounting platform.
Specialization in workflow automation allows clients to apply complex commission plans for agents while Loft47 automatically completes sophisticated accounting entries behind the scenes. The core platform leverages integrations with best-in-class tools so any team can build a complete and connected back office system.
Pacaso: Pacaso® is a technology-enabled marketplace that modernizes real estate co-ownership to make owning a second home possible and enjoyable for more people. Pacaso curates luxury listings with premium amenities and high-end contemporary interior design, offering ⅛ to ½ ownership with integrated financing. After purchase, Pacaso professionally manages the home and supports seamless resale.
T-Mobile: T-Mobile U.S. Inc. is America's supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile's customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, and unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience.
We Insure: We Insure is a national insurance agency franchise disrupting the industry with an innovative business model focused on customer experience and exceptional agent support. We Insure offers unprecedented access to carriers and complete operational, IT, service and marketing support to its franchise owners in the U.S.
Many of the companies in the RE/MAX Approved Supplier program offer exclusive discounts to RE/MAX agents. With everything from yard signs to clothing to technology, these companies provide powerful tools to help RE/MAX agents run a successful business.
To learn more about becoming a RE/MAX Approved Supplier, email approvedsupplier@remax.com.
About the RE/MAX Network
As one of the leading global real estate franchisors, RE/MAX, LLC is a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX) with more than 140,000 agents in almost 9,000 offices and a presence in more than 110 countries and territories. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX, as measured by residential transaction sides. RE/MAX was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger, with an innovative, entrepreneurial culture affording its agents and franchisees the flexibility to operate their businesses with great independence. RE/MAX agents have lived, worked and served in their local communities for decades, raising millions of dollars every year for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® and other charities. To learn more about RE/MAX, to search home listings or find an agent in your community, please visit www.remax.com. For the latest news about RE/MAX, please visit news.remax.com.
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Infosys will leverage next-gen technologies to support the product development initiatives of Spirit AeroSystems
BENGALURU, India, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a five-year agreement with Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., one of the world's largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business/regional jets. Infosys will collaborate with Spirit AeroSystems to provide aerostructure and systems engineering services for product development of commercial, business jet and emerging aircraft programs, and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services.
This strategic collaboration builds on 16 years of longstanding relationship between the two organizations, during which Infosys has provided innovative design solutions for some of Spirit's aerostructure programs. As part of this engagement, Infosys will offer end-to-end product development services, including design engineering, sustaining engineering, systems engineering, stress engineering, manufacturing engineering, and repair and maintenance. Leveraging knowledge-based engineering and engineering automation, Infosys also aims to accelerate product development across the value stream. In addition, Infosys will support Spirit to secure highly efficient structural designs and a robust certification process, contributing to the manufacture of innovative, lightweight, and more sustainable aircraft structures and components.
The Aerospace Center of Excellence at Infosys has a track record of world-class execution of design and engineering solutions for over 22 years. With deep capabilities in aerostructure design spanning conceptualization to release, mature composite design, and engineering automation, Infosys collaborates with 7 of the top 10 global aerospace companies and has been recognized as a leading player in aerospace and defense manufacturing.
"At Spirit AeroSystems, we believe our ability to continuously advance our offering at design and engineering levels is one of our competitive differentiators. Our longstanding collaboration with Infosys means we are well-positioned to co-innovate on critical stages of product development, ensuring we continue to pursue the highest standards in quality and airworthiness. This strategic agreement further reinforces our strengths and will leverage mutual synergies to accelerate the development of world-class, sustainable aerostructures and services across our commercial and aftermarket business segments," said, Dr. Sean Black, Senior Vice President and Chief Engineer, Engineering and Technology, Spirit AeroSystems.
Commenting on the collaboration, Jasmeet Singh, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Manufacturing, Infosys, said, "Now more than ever, aerospace and defense organizations need to rapidly reinvent their digital foundation. We are thrilled to deepen our strategic collaboration with Spirit AeroSystems and accelerate their digital transformation, by pushing the envelope in design and product engineering. With our investments in aerostructure engineering and next-gen technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud, we are confident of delivering compelling value to Spirit and take our collaboration to newer heights."
About Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
Spirit AeroSystems is one of the world's largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business/regional jets. With expertise in aluminum and advanced composite manufacturing solutions, the company's core products include fuselages, integrated wings and wing components, pylons, and nacelles. We are leveraging decades of design and manufacturing expertise to be the most innovative and reliable supplier of military aerostructures, and specialty high-temperature materials, enabling warfighters to execute complex, critical missions. Spirit also serves the aftermarket for commercial and business/regional jets. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit has facilities in the U.S., U.K., France, Malaysia and Morocco. More information is available at www.spiritaero.com.
About Infosys:
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses, and communities. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, in more than 50 countries, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by the cloud. We enable them with an AI-powered core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.
Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) ( NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of ChemoCentryx, Inc. ("ChemoCentryx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CCXI), in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN).Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company's shareholders will receive $52.00 in cash for each share of ChemoCentryx common stock owned. The transaction is valued at approximately $3.7 billion.
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Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) ChemoCentryx's board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the $52.00 per-share merger consideration adequately compensates ChemoCentryx's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed. Notably, the merger consideration is below the $64.50 median price target set by analysts, and at least one analyst set a price target for the Company of $106 per share, $54.00 above the per-share merger consideration.
Weiss Law has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
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Footwear Collaboration Continues Keds Partnership with IMG as 'The Official Sole of NYFW'
NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconic sneaker brand Keds, well-known for its long-standing brand partnerships, debuts an exclusive footwear collection with luxury women's ready-to-wear and accessories brand, Altuzarra, during Altuzarra's New York Fashion Week show. This collection launch is a continuation of Keds' partnership with IMG and New York Fashion Week: The Shows that has solidified Keds as the 'Official Sole of NYFW' for the second season. The footwear collection features new sneaker styles in varying colorways and cements Keds' position as a style leader in the collaborative footwear category.
"Our partnership with Altuzarra marks Keds' emergence into the luxury fashion space with our iconic silhouettes reimagined through the lens of the talented Joseph Altuzarra," says Jen Lynch, VP and General Manager of Keds. "The collection delivers unique styles in luxe fabrications for our customers in styles they cherish."
The exclusive first look of the limited-edition footwear collection with the brand was shown live during the September 10th Altuzarra fashion show in New York City and featured never-seen-before sneaker styles that merge the two distinct brand aesthetics in new design features. "I am so thrilled to be collaborating with Keds this season. Their iconic brand language and heritage were a huge source of inspiration, and the resulting footwear collection adds an exciting and dynamic layer to the show," says Joseph Altuzarra.
"This collection marks an exciting time for two beloved brands to seamlessly bring to life the creative fashion minds of two teams," says Patrick Connors, the Senior Vice President of Global Brand Partnerships for IMG's Fashion Events and Properties.
The footwear capsule, which will be available in the spring of 2023, reimagines classic Keds' silhouettes in luxe fabrications and unique styles. The 'Renaissance' sneakers, inspired by archival Keds runner silhouettes, are crafted with satin underlays, ripped and distressed canvas uppers, and finished with suede and leather overlays. Shown on the runway in khaki and black, the shoe retails for $180 and is available to shop for pre-order here. In addition to the Renaissance, the collaboration will also feature two similarly fabricated Champion styles priced at $140.
For more information, follow @Keds, @NYFW and @Altuzarra.
Keds
For over 100 years, Keds has been making timeless, comfortable, accessible footwear for consumers to step out into the world their way. Ever since the creation of the iconic Keds Champion "sneaker" back in 1916, Keds has held the belief that when we feel comfortable inside and out, we can leap forward and make our marks on the world. This belief continues to inspire and drive us every day. We design every product to support everyone— to give them the versatility, comfort, and style they need to confidently live as their truest selves.
Keds. Wear Yours.
Keds is a division of Wolverine Worldwide, the world's leading maker of casual, work, outdoor, athletic and children's footwear.
Altuzarra
Founded by creative director Joseph Altuzarra in 2008, Altuzarra is a luxury women's ready-to-wear and accessories brand. Joseph's seductive aesthetic combines modernity, femininity, and an unapologetic sexiness. Anchored in artisanal craftsmanship, and a curiosity about the world, the collection is informed by Joseph's own multicultural background and upbringing. The Altuzarra brand speaks to the power, fearlessness and sensuality of the modern woman's wardrobe.
IMG
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world's greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.
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Global workwear brand celebrates 100 years with its five most iconic styles through generational family stories
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickies, the world's leading workwear brand, marked its centennial anniversary earlier this year with 'Made in Dickies', a campaign honoring Dickies' blue collar, American roots by bringing workwear and work-inspired stories to life. Dickies has long been worn around the world by artists, farmers, skaters and welders making extraordinary things. It's makers like these who have contributed to the new 'Made in Dickies' campaign, demonstrating different types of work and skills that have been passed on through generations of families. 'Made in Dickies: Generations' spotlights the five iconic styles that are intrinsically Dickies through their 'Icon' series; five short-form videos showing that hard work runs in the family. From humble beginnings they hone their craft with pride, seeing the torch carried by future generations, creating their own legacy. The 'Icon' series will be available across Dickies' digital and social platforms globally.
The campaign features two UK-based small businesses, handed down from generation to generation, and 3 US-based Dickies 'Makers', a Pitmaster, a Lowrider, and a Singer who have found their passions, passed down through their families. Made in Dickies: Generations, showcases a behind-the-scenes view into their working life and reveals the people and stories that shaped them through family lineage at the heart of their journey.
Dickies visited these 'Icons' with a unique lens and documented their daily lives. Through film and portraiture, the content explores the connections within each family and the work they do for the communities where they reside, a notion at the heart of the Dickies brand since it began. For 100 years and multiple generations, Dickies connection to work culture and community through self-expression continuously celebrates those who shape their own paths.
The global campaign led Dickies to partner with creative agency Breaks, UK talent including director Ollie Rillands, photographer Lily Brown, videographer Ali Hutchison and stylist Lewis Munro to produce the 5 Made in Dickies: Generations stories.
These 5 Dickies Icons are:
A BBQ legend in southern California, Kevin was born and raised in Compton. His dad a police officer, and his mother, had concerns about him growing up in such a dangerous area that they shipped him off to Texas in the summers to live with his Grannie. Grannie, the daughter of a sharecropper who taught her how to cook and BBQ. She passed this onto Kevin, and what came from it was a successful career in BBQ, starting in Compton and working its way throughout LA. His story is of generational love and overcoming rough beginnings to succeed through hard work.
Kona Rose is a singer and recording artist based in Los Angeles, California. She was introduced to the arts at a young age by her mom, who was the first female lead dancer of Michael Jackson's touring band. Growing up, Kona was given VHS tapes of her mom touring the world and dancing alongside Michael Jackson, Prince, and other A-list acts. These tapes are what sparked Kona's determination to pursue arts as a career path. Her father, a Hollywood Film Producer and CEO of Motown Records, passed away when Kona was a baby. The combined legacy of her father and the successful career of her mother is what Kona credits as the driving force behind her creative ambition. Kona will be releasing new singles globally in November.
Born and raised in Japan, Kay was on a career path to follow in her father's footsteps to get into medicine. Along the way she realized that was not her passion. She became depressed and developed an eating disorder. Her life then made a turn, and through an unexpected calling - lowriders. She first discovered the passion in Japan, then moved to California and fully dove in, meeting and later marrying Mikey. Mikey's father is also a lowrider legend. Kay and Mikey have become a fixture in the lowrider community, building and customizing cars. She came from a family built on a strong work ethic and fell in love with a career that deals with beautiful machines from the past and bringing them into a new and artful future.
A third-generation cobbler/shoe repairer, brothers Tevfik and Erkin took over their grandfather's business, having lost both their father and grandfather to COVID. Newington Green Shoe Repairs was originally established by their grandfather in 1980 and his work goes back to Northern Cyprus, where he used to make shoes. The shoe repair business is a longstanding and much-loved shop within the community and represents the family's only existing link to their father and grandfather.
When Papa Chung came to London from Hong Kong 44 years ago, he opened a Chinese Takeaway at 230 Kingsland Road. In 2004 and following Papa Chung's retirement, his son Tony converted the space into a dry-cleaning store. Taking care of and advising clients on how to clean and preserve their garments ranging from work to casual wear, Tony is also a reputable raw denim specialist. He and his wife Fran believe in incorporating their traditional Chinese values of harmony, benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom and diplomacy into their daily lives and business. Sustainability is also super important to their business, and through a small lifestyle offering of products, they share their knowledge of preserving clothes.
The Dickies "Icons" are available for purchase internationally:
- For US Readers, visit dickies.com
- European Readers, visit dickieslife.com/
Follow the brand on Instagram and TikTok to learn more @dickies and @dickies_europe
Dickies' 100 years of heritage in workwear and its continuously evolving cultural relevance can best be captured in the brand's five most iconic styles:
- The 874 Work Pant, a universal essential, evolved from the original Dickies 100 percent cotton work pant.
- The Eisenhower Jacket, a utilitarian understatement named after General Dwight D. Eisenhower who made the silhouette famous, evolved from uniforms worn by the U.S. Armed Forces during WW2.
- The Work Shirt, effortless in style and one of Dickies' earliest products created over 90 years ago, is the ideal complement to the 874 Work Pant and when worn together is often referred to as the Dickies suit, completing a head-to-toe Dickies uniform.
- The Coverall, adaptable through self-expression, was originally created to protect your 'street' clothes at work.
- The Bib Overall, a timeless staple that dates back as the first product ever sold by Dickies nearly 100 years ago in indigo and hickory stripe denim.
Since the company's introduction over 100 years ago, workers from all walks of life choose Dickies as their number one choice when it comes to durable, functional, rugged garments. Whether tattoo artists, skaters, custom bike builders or construction workers, it's thanks to this vast workwear heritage and adoption of the brand through different subcultures that Dickies has become so much more than clothes just to work in.
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Deadline for Nominations for Cable Honorees in Eight Categories is July 1
EXTON, Pa. , June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of its members, the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE®), a subsidiary of CableLabs®, today announced a call for nominations for industry honors in eight categories that will be presented in person at the SCTE® Cable-Tec Expo®, this fall in Philadelphia, PA.
"We are thrilled to recognize SCTE members who are 'Creating Infinite Possibilities' by advancing the careers of others through prioritizing innovative learning and development programs," said Robin Fenton, vice president of membership and learning operations, SCTE. "Each year, the SCTE awards shine a spotlight on the excellent work being done in workforce development that is happening throughout the cable telecommunications industry."
SCTE is accepting nominations to recognize distinguished individuals in the following eight categories:
- Excellence in Learning & Development Award - Recognizes the achievements of learning and development professionals within the cable telecommunications community.
- Excellence in Standards Award - Honors a SCTE Standards program participant who has significantly contributed to both the technical standards program and the spirit of cooperation necessary for the success of voluntary standards.
- International Engineering Professional Award - Highlights outstanding technical achievements made by an engineering professional living outside of the United States.
- Innovators Award - Recognizes a company that has introduced a technological service or product that profoundly improves service offerings to customers.
- Member of the Year Award - Recognizes the member who has made the most significant contributions to the Society during the past year.
- Wilt J. Hildenbrand Jr. Award - Recognizes an industry star who is 40-years-old or younger and making significant contributions in the cable industry.
- Hall of Fame - Permanently recognizes active SCTE members who have made extraordinary contributions to the Society and industry.
- Senior Member - Honors members who demonstrated technical competence, participated in the Society and industry affairs, attained a degree of seniority and maintained a high level of professionalism.
Additional details and online nomination forms for each award are linked above. The nomination deadline for all eight awards is July 1, 2022.
This year's awards will be presented in person at the SCTE® Cable-Tec Expo®, during the Annual Awards Luncheon which will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Attendee and exhibitor registration for Expo 2022 will open on June 22, 2022.
SCTE is shaping the future of connectivity. Through technological leadership and innovation, SCTE has served as the applied science leader for the cable telecommunications industry for more than five decades. As a not-for-profit member organization, SCTE moves member companies forward through continuous training for the workforce of tomorrow and by putting leaders into the conversations that matter. SCTE is the force behind the annual SCTE Cable-Tec Expo®, the largest cable telecommunications and technology tradeshow in the Americas. Learn more at www.scte.org.
SCTE® Cable-Tec Expo® is the preeminent venue for thought leadership, engineering innovation and dealmaking within the broadband telecommunications industry. Hosted by the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), a subsidiary of CableLabs®, Expo 2022 will be hosted in Philadelphia, PA, September 19-22 and chaired by industry leaders Comcast President and CEO David Watson and Liberty Global Vice-chairman and CEO Michael Fries. The most compelling technologies that are building the future of cable telecommunications will be on display as we celebrate collaboration and "Creating Infinite Possibilities," the theme for Expo 2022. More information at expo.scte.org.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Corina Irvin, Principal and Broker at Peninsula Commercial Real Estate Group, recently closed a deal for Fashion Assembly to lease a 16,000-square-foot building in the heart of the Los Angeles Arts District. Fashion Assembly is located at 2028 Bay Street, Unit B in Los Angeles.
Fashion Assembly is a premier co-working and co-warehousing facility that provides beauty and fashion brands owned by people of color with a unique combination of flexible office space, community involvement, and logistics support (BIPOC). Corina was critical in ensuring that her clients had sufficient space in this project.
This is the third move for my client's Fashion Assembly Co-Founders Anje Collins and Brian Pearson, with whom Corina also assisted find space for their popular shoe brand, Coco Blue Shoes. "It's been amazing to watch my clients grow, and I was thrilled to help them obtain their new space to help other brands grow," Cornia says.
Corina enjoys assisting entrepreneurs, many of whom are working mothers like herself, in making real estate transactions simple, enjoyable, and profitable.
Finding an appropriate location for my clients is only part of the challenge. According to Corina, it is about finding the ideal home for your business; a location that satisfies all of your criteria, is consistent with your brand, is creative and exciting, and will support your future growth.
Corina P. Irvin is a Principal at Peninsula Commercial Real Estate Group. She founded the company in 2019 after eight years at Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. Corina has been involved in over ten million square feet of transactions totaling more than $500 million in lease consideration.
Corina specializes in assisting clients in leasing or purchasing office space that meets their specific branding, operational, and financial needs.
Corina worked for C&W in New York before founding Peninsula CRE Group and joining the C&W Los Angeles office. She is a member of several professional organizations, including CREW-LA (Commercial Real Estate Women LA), the Board of Directors for FIIRE (Filipinos in Institutional Real Estate), the Board Member for the USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association, and the founder of the Asian Commercial Real Estate Network.
To find your next office please visit https://corinairvin.com
Corina launched a podcast called "Find My Next Office" in 2022, where she shares her best commercial real estate tips and conversations with clients about their business and real estate journeys to find their next office.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and MINNEAPOLIS, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (NYSE: TMHC), a leading national land developer and homebuilder, and Värde Partners, a leading global alternative investment firm, are pleased to share that they have quickly scaled their Build-to-Rent joint venture. In the first several weeks since the venture's inception, it has closed on nine assets across Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Arizona.
As previously announced in April, the joint venture was established to develop rental properties as a part of Taylor Morrison's Build-to-Rent program. The venture includes $850 million in equity commitments, funded 60 percent by Värde Partners and 40 percent by Taylor Morrison. The agreement provides Värde with the exclusive opportunity to invest in the acquisition and development of Build-to-Rent projects identified by Taylor Morrison that meet the venture's investment guidelines.
The capital will help finance the ongoing expansion of Taylor Morrison's Build-to-Rent program, which began in 2019 through a branding and servicing relationship with Christopher Todd Communities, a successful early adopter of innovative, luxury rental communities.
"The growth in demand for rental housing in high quality suburban areas continues to outpace supply, creating substantial opportunities for institutional capital," said Brendan Bosman, Senior Managing Director at Värde Partners.
"This vehicle offers the ability to efficiently scale our Build-to-Rent platform to capitalize on the attractive market dynamics in the horizontal rental arena with a known and respected capital partner. We believe we are in early innings of the evolution of this attractive space and remain very excited about its growth prospects," said Erik Heuser, Taylor Morrison EVP and Chief Corporate Operations Officer.
In July 2021, the firms also entered into a land banking facility agreement to acquire and develop residential lots across the homebuilder's markets of operation. Värde and Taylor Morrison have closed on 6,800 lots under the arrangement in 11 markets.
Värde Partners has 28 years of experience investing in real estate with substantial equity and credit investments in residential land development and homebuilding transactions. The Build-to-Rent joint venture and land banking facility will further increase Värde's U.S. housing footprint in its target markets.
About Taylor Morrison
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Taylor Morrison is one of the nation's leading homebuilders and developers. We serve a wide array of consumers from coast to coast, including first-time, move-up, luxury, and 55-plus active lifestyle homebuyers under our family of brands—including Taylor Morrison, Esplanade, Darling Homes Collection by Taylor Morrison, and Christopher Todd Communities built by Taylor Morrison. From 2016-2022, Taylor Morrison has been recognized as America's Most Trusted® Builder by Lifestory Research. Our strong commitment to sustainability, our communities, and our team is highlighted in our latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report on our website. For more information about Taylor Morrison, please visit www.taylormorrison.com.
About Värde Partners
Värde Partners is a leading global alternative investment firm with roots in credit and distressed. Founded in 1993, the firm has invested $90 billion since inception and manages over $13 billion on behalf of a global investor base. The firm's investments span corporate and traded credit, real estate and mortgages, private equity and direct lending. Värde has offices in Minneapolis, New York, London, Singapore and other cities in Asia and Europe. For more information, please visit www.varde.com.
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Taylor Morrison: Alice Giedraitis
+1 (480) 840-8137
agiedraitis@taylormorrison.com
Värde Partners: Andrea Raphael
+1 (212) 321-3784
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PANAMA CITY, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA), today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for April 2022:
Given the irregular nature of the Company's operations starting in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we will compare this and future traffic reports to 2019 statistics.
Consolidated capacity (ASMs) came in 4.8% lower than April 2019, while passenger traffic (RPMs) decreased 3.9%, which resulted in an 84.9% load factor.
Copa Holdings is a leading Latin American provider of passenger and cargo services. The Company, through its operating subsidiaries, provides service to countries in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. For more information visit www.copaair.com.
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Zing Health has selected the Availity electronic data interchange system for providers to check eligibility, submit claims and get payment information
CHICAGO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zing Health has selected Availity, the nation's largest real-time health information network, to give healthcare providers an easy and secure way to exchange information. The health plan-sponsored portal frees providers from burdensome phone calls and faxes to check eligibility and benefits and resolve claims-related issues. Availity's electronic data interchange solution gives Zing Health members more timely and accurate answers from providers on their health plan coverage and payments.
Providers use Availity to simplify the exchange of administrative, clinical and financial information. Practitioners in the Zing Health provider network will be able to share information to close clinical care gaps, removing the silos between the providers and the health plan and ultimately improving members' well-being.
EDI Solution Supports Zing Health Provider Network
Zing Health has already reduced its prior authorization requirements and shortened its payment turnaround to increase its value to healthcare providers. Availity Essentials builds on Zing Health's provider support initiatives, empowering secure and effective transactions to drive collaboration, cost savings, workflow efficiencies and better patient care.
"Availity enables doctors to check benefits and claims quickly," said Dr. Eric E. Whitaker, Zing Health founder and CEO. "Availity also delivers critical insights regarding care coordination and care gaps, such as missing vaccinations or health screenings. EMR integration enables more collaboration among providers to improve patient care."
With Availity Essentials and the Availity Gateway, the exclusive network for Availity's health plan customers, Zing Health's Medicare Advantage HMO plans can work more efficiently with providers. Zing Health can connect to Medicare payers and securely transmit data.
"We're excited to include Zing Health as part of our broad payer network on Availity Essentials bringing our proven data management and network connections to a greater number of providers," said Russ Thomas, Availity's CEO. "We look forward to working with Zing Health as they continue to broaden their reach and grow their provider network."
Data Access Improves Claims Management
Zing Health and other payers sponsor Availity Essentials, which allows direct data entry to establish eligibility, secure authorizations, file claims, check claim status and file remittances. Millions of providers use Availity Essentials to electronically exchange financial and administrative data with hundreds of health plans.
"Availity Essentials is a real time, multi-payer engagement platform, which makes it easier for providers to collaborate with Zing Health," said Vrajesh Shah, Zing Health's chief information officer. "This will provide a consistent workflow and improve their services, so a doctor can check eligibility and benefits very quickly."
Advanced data solutions empower Zing Health providers to streamline workflows and focus on member outcomes. The secure, HIPAA-compliant EDI solution is an entry point for providers to submit administrative transactions. Its simplified access saves time and unnecessary phone calls.
"The foundation of a cost-effective, patient-centered health ecosystem is the ability to standardize and adopt electronic data exchange among health plans, providers and patients," said Thomas. "Efficiencies and innovations in the healthcare industry today will come by making data more accessible, more actionable and more contextual."
About Zing Health
Founded in 2019, Zing Health Holdings Inc. is a physician-founded-and-led insurance company making Medicare Advantage the best it can be for eligible beneficiaries. Zing Health's community-based approach addresses the social determinants of health to keep individuals and communities healthy while returning the physician and the member to the center of the healthcare equation. This gives each member personalized care and service tailored to their singular needs. Members also receive individualized assistance to make their transition to Zing Health as easy as possible. They have the ability to personalize their plans, access to facilities designed to help them better meet their healthcare needs and a dedicated care team. For more information on Zing Health, visit getzinghealth.com.
About Availity
Availity is the place where healthcare finds the answers needed to shift focus back to patient care. Availity works to solve communication challenges in healthcare by creating a richer, more transparent exchange of information among health plans, providers, and technology partners. As one of the nation's largest health information networks, Availity facilitates billions of clinical, administrative and financial transactions annually. Its products suite enables real-time collaboration for success in a competitive, value-based care environment. For more information, visit www.availity.com.
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Jan. 6 panel puts Garland in ‘precarious’ spot, ups pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol are increasingly going public with critical statements, court filings and more to deliver a blunt message to Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice.
President Donald Trump and his allies likely committed crimes, they say. And it’s up to you to do something about it.
“Attorney General Garland, do your job so we can do ours,” prodded Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia.
“We are upholding our responsibility. The Department of Justice must do the same,” echoed Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.
Their rhetoric, focused this week on two contempt of Congress referrals approved by the committee, is just the latest example of the pressure campaign the lawmakers are waging. It reflects a stark reality: While they can investigate Jan. 6 and issue subpoenas to gather information, only the Justice Department can bring criminal charges.
Committee members see the case they are building against Trump and his allies as a once-in-a-generation circumstance. If it’s not fully prosecuted, they say, it could set a dangerous precedent that threatens the foundations of American democracy.
The lawmakers seem nearly certain to send a criminal referral to the Justice Department once their work is through.
It all puts Garland, who has spent his tenure trying to shield the Justice Department from political pressure, in a precarious spot. Any criminal charges related to Jan. 6 would trigger a firestorm, thrusting prosecutors back into the partisan crossfire that proved so damaging during the Trump-Russia influence investigation and an email probe of Hillary Clinton.
Garland has given no public indication about whether prosecutors might be considering a case against the former president. He has, though, vowed to hold accountable “all January 6th perpetrators, at any level” and has said that would include those who were “present that day or were otherwise criminally responsible for the assault on our democracy.”
It’s already the largest criminal prosecution in the department’s history — for rioters who entered the Capitol building on Jan. 6 as well as members of extremist groups who are accused of planning the attack. More than 750 people have been charged with federal crimes. Over 220 riot defendants have pleaded guilty, more than 100 have been sentenced and at least 90 others have trial dates.
Parts of the department’s investigation have overlapped with the committee’s. One example is in late January when Justice announced it had opened a probe into a fake slate of electors who falsely tried to declare Trump the winner of the 2020 election in seven swing states that Joe Biden won. Three days later, lawmakers subpoenaed more than a dozen people involved in the effort.
But the Jan. 6 committee wants more. Their message was amplified this week when a federal judge in California — District Judge David Carter, a Bill Clinton appointee — wrote that it is “more likely than not” that Trump himself committed crimes in his attempt to stop the certification of the 2020 election.
The practical effect of that ruling was to order the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the Jan. 6 Committee. But lawmakers zeroed in on a particular passage in the judge’s opinion that characterized Jan. 6 as a “coup.”
“Dr. Eastman and President Trump launched a campaign to overturn a democratic election, an action unprecedented in American history. Their campaign was not confined to the ivory tower—it was a coup in search of a legal theory,” Carter wrote.
But experts caution that Carter’s opinion was only in a civil case and does not meet the longstanding charging policy the Justice Department is required to meet. Justin Danilewitz, a Philadelphia-based attorney and former federal prosecutor, noted the department faces a higher burden of proof in court to show that presidential immunity should not apply. And he said the legal advice Trump received from Eastman “undermines an inference of corrupt or deceitful intent.”
The department will be guided by the evidence and law, he said, “but the social and political ramifications of a decision of this kind will not be far from the minds of Attorney General Garland and his staff.”
“A decision to bring or not bring criminal charges will have significant ripple effects,” he added.
Taylor Budowich, a Trump spokesperson, called the judge’s ruling an “absurd and baseless ruling by a Clinton-appointed Judge in California.” He called the House committee’s investigation a “circus of partisanship.”
Another point of friction with the Justice Department is the effort to enforce subpoenas through contempt of Congress charges.
The House approved a contempt referral against former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in December after he ceased cooperating with the Jan. 6 panel. While an earlier contempt referral against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon resulted in an indictment, the Department of Justice has been slower to decide whether to prosecute Meadows.
“The Department of Justice is entrusted with defending our Constitution,” Rep. Liz Cheney, the Republican committee chair, said at a hearing this week. “Department leadership should not apply any doctrine of immunity that might block Congress from fully uncovering and addressing the causes of the January 6 attack.”
A decision to pursue the contempt charges against Meadows would have to come from career prosecutors in the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington before senior Justice Department officials would weigh in and decide how to proceed.
Bringing a case against Meadows would be more challenging for prosecutors than the case against Bannon, in large part because Bannon wasn’t a White House official during the insurrection.
The Justice Department has long maintained that senior aides generally cannot be forced to testify if a president invokes executive privilege, as Trump has done. And bringing charges could risk undermining the longstanding principle that lets the executive branch of the government keep most discussions private.
While the majority of committee members have turned up the pressure on Garland, one member, Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, has not gone as far.
“I feel strongly that we restore the tradition of respect for the independence of the law enforcement function,” Raskin told reporters this week. “That was one of the things that got trashed during the Trump period. And so I think that Congress and the president should let the Department of Justice and attorney general do their job.”
“Attorney General Garland is my constituent,” Raskin added, “and I don’t beat up on my constituents.”
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NEWPORT, R.I., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. ("Pangaea" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PANL), a global provider of comprehensive maritime logistics solutions, today announced that it will release its first quarter 2022 financial results after market hours on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, along with an accompanying presentation that will be available with our Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
The company will host a teleconference to discuss the Company's first quarter 2022 financial results, including a question-and-answer session with management, at 8:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.
To access the teleconference, please dial 866-518-6930 (domestic) or 203-518-9797 (international) approximately ten minutes before the teleconference's scheduled start time and reference Conference ID: PANLQ122.
A recording of the call will also be available for one week following the teleconference and will be accessible by calling 800-938-1584 (domestic) or 402-220-1542 (international).
About Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd.
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. provides logistics services to a broad base of industrial customers who require the transportation of a wide variety of dry bulk cargoes, including grains, pig iron, hot briquetted iron, bauxite, alumina, cement clinker, dolomite, and limestone. The Company addresses the transportation needs of its customers with a comprehensive set of services and activities, including cargo loading, cargo discharge, vessel chartering, and voyage planning. Learn more at www.pangaeals.com.
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Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd.
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The only historically black university system in the United States partners with Instructure to offer students a reliable, open and inclusive learning environment
SALT LAKE CITY, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure, the maker of Canvas, today announced that the Southern University and A&M College System (SU System) has selected the Canvas LMS as its new learning management system to empower student success and create global leadership opportunities for a diverse student population. The Canvas implementation will support the university system's four campuses and more than 11,000 students with a fully mobile and accessible solution through reliable, open and inclusive educational technology. Canvas, part of the Instructure Learning Platform, is the market share leader in higher education.
The Southern University Law Center, part of the Southern University and A&M College System, was already a Canvas customer. Due to the success of that partnership, the other SU System campuses adopted Canvas as their LMS. Over the next two months, Instructure and the SU System will work to ensure a smooth transition for students and teachers as they migrate away from a previous LMS provider.
The Southern University and A&M College System consists of various campuses in Louisiana, including Southern University, Baton Rouge, the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Southern University Law Center, Southern University, New Orleans and Southern University Shreveport.
"Our mission is to provide access and opportunity to students and prepare our graduates to excel in a 21st century, knowledge-based, global economy," said Dennis J. Shields, president-chancellor, Southern University System. "Our investment in Canvas demonstrates our commitment to elevating student success, improving accessibility and meeting the unique needs of our educators and students."
The SU System is investing in various elements of the Instructure Learning Platform. The university system selected Canvas as its LMS and added Canvas Studio, which turns passive viewing into active discussions between professors and students, whether they're in class, remote or in blended learning environments. In order to improve adoption and evaluate the impact of new education technology data, the SU System chose Impact by Instructure. These solutions work together to enhance the impact of teaching and learning and are designed to increase the likelihood of student success.
"The Southern University and A&M College System plays such an important role throughout Louisiana and the southern United States in developing future leaders," said Melissa Loble, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Instructure. "Instructure is honored to support their distinguished community of educators and students with a flexible, consistent student experience delivered through the Canvas LMS."
Canvas is a fully SaaS learning environment that streamlines interaction and builds strong relationships between teachers and students, whether in the physical, blended or fully online classroom. Traditionally, technology designed to support blended and online learning was inflexible and failed to drive a more engaging online experience. Canvas was created to simplify teaching so faculty can spend more time engaging students in ways that elevate learning.
The Instructure Learning Platform is an open, reliable, and extensible learning ecosystem enabling a digital learning environment for educators, students and institutions. The platform is made up of several key pillars—such as assessment, professional development and analytics —that work together to enrich, support, and connect every aspect of teaching and learning. The Canvas family of tools makes up the learning management pillar of the Instructure Learning Platform.
Instructure (NYSE: INST) is an education technology company dedicated to elevating student success, amplifying the power of teaching and inspiring everyone to learn together. Today the Instructure Learning Platform supports tens of millions of educators and learners around the world. Learn more at www.instructure.com.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SPAR Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGRP) ("SPAR", "SPAR Group" or the "Company"), a leading global provider of merchandising, marketing, and distribution services, today announced that Mike Matacunas, President and CEO, and Fay DeVriese, Chief Financial Officer, will participate at the Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference on Thursday August 25, 2022 at The Gwen in Chicago, IL. SPAR Group's presentation is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM CT. The presentation will be webcast and may be accessed through the conference host's main website: https://www.threepartadvisors.com/midwest and in the investor relations section of the company's website: https://investors.sparinc.com/events-and-presentations.
SPAR Group is a leading global merchandising and marketing services company, providing a broad range of services to retailers, manufacturers, and distributors in 9 countries around the world. Our unique combination of scale, merchandising and marketing expertise, combined with our unwavering commitment to excellence, separate us from the competition. For more information, please visit the SPAR Group's website at http://www.sparinc.com.
The mission of the IDEAS Conferences is to provide independent regional venues for quality companies to present their investment merits to an influential audience of investment professionals. Unlike traditional bank-sponsored events, IDEAS Investor Conferences are "SPONSORED BY INVESTORS. FOR INVESTORS." and for the benefit of regional investment communities. Conference sponsors collectively have more than $200 billion in assets under management and include: 1102 Partners, Adirondack Research and Management, Allianz Global Investors: NFJ Investment Group, Ariel Investments, Aristotle Capital Boston, Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss, BMO Global Asset Management, Constitution Research & Management, Inc., Fidelity Investments, First Wilshire Securities Management, Inc., Gamco Investors, Granahan Investment Management, Great Lakes Advisors, Greenbrier Partners Capital Management, LLC, GRT Capital Partners, LLC, Hodges Capital Management, Ironwood Investment Management, Keeley Teton Advisors, Luther King Capital Management, Marble Harbor Investment Counsel, North Star Investment Management, Perritt Capital Management, Punch & Associates, Westwood Holdings Group, Inc., and William Harris Investors.
The IDEAS Investor Conferences are held annually in Boston, Chicago and Dallas and are produced by Three Part Advisors, LLC. Additional information about the events can be located at www.IDEASconferences.com.
If interested in participating or learning more about the IDEAS conferences, please contact Phillip Kupper at 817-368-2556 or pkupper@threepa.com
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SPAR Group, Inc.
Fay DeVriese, Chief Financial Officer
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At least two people were killed in a shooting at a shopping center in Bend, Oregon, Sunday evening, and a person believed to be the shooter was also found dead at the scene, police said.
Investigators believe the unidentified male shooter entered the Forum Shopping Center from a nearby residential area and began shooting in the parking lot with an AR-15-style rifle, Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said at a news conference Sunday night. Several people called 911 shortly after 7 p.m. to report shots fired at the complex, he said.
The shooter then crossed the parking lot and entered a Safeway grocery store, where he shot a person in the entrance, who was later transported to the hospital and pronounced dead, Krantz said.
Police believe the shooter continued firing throughout the store, shooting and killing another person, the chief said.
When responding officers initially entered the Safeway, they could hear gunshots, Krantz said, but later found a person who they believe to be the shooter dead in the store. Police found the AR-15-style rifle and a shotgun close to the shooter's body, he said.
The chief said no shots were fired by Bend police officers and, at this time, police believe the gunman acted alone.
Lisa Goodman with St. Charles Medical Center told CNN the hospital is treating a third victim from the shooting. That person is in good condition, Goodman said.
The hospital asked community members to avoid going to the medical center unless they are experiencing a medical emergency because the facility is in "active trauma response," according to a post on its Facebook page.
The investigation is still active and ongoing, Krantz said, noting police are working to obtain warrants for residences in the area.
Bend is in central Oregon, about 130 miles east of Eugene.
Witnesses describe a scramble for safety
Customers and employees in the store said they scrambled for safety as the gunfire began.
Josh Caba told CNN affiliate KTVZ that he and his four children were shopping in the store when the shots broke out.
"We started heading to the front. Then we heard I don't know how many shots out front -- six or seven. I immediately turned to my children and said, 'Run!' People were screaming. ... it was a horrifying experience," Caba told KTVZ.
Caba said he was worried about his wife, who had stayed in the car because she wasn't feeling well. But as he and three of his children fled through exit doors by the produce department, he found that his wife had driven to the back of the store and was "sitting in the car, saying 'Get in the car! Get in the car!'" KTVZ reported.
The father was able to rush back into the store and find their fourth child, coming out to see officers running into the store, he told KTVZ.
An employee who identified himself only as Robert told the Central Oregon Daily News that he and other employees were working a closing shift in the deli when they heard loud gunfire.
"Me and three other employees ran into a walk-in refrigerator and closed the door and stayed there and stayed hidden until authorities arrived," he said.
A woman who lives across the street from the Safeway said she heard dozens of gunshots and saw people running out of the store.
"I heard anywhere from five to eight shots. I thought it sounded like backfire," Heather Thompson told Central Oregon Daily News. "Less than a minute later, there were 10 to 20 shots and then another 10 to 20 shots. And by that time, I went inside and told my dad to get away from the window. And people were running out of Safeway."
Police responded within a matter of seconds after the gunfire started, Thompson said.
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM") (NYSE: IBM) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between April 4, 2017 and October 20, 2021.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in IBM, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against IBM includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Strategic Imperatives Revenue and growth, CAMSS and CAMSS Components' revenue and growth, and the Company's Segments' revenue and growth were artificially inflated as a result of the wrongful reclassification of revenues from non-strategic to strategic to make those revenues eligible for treatment as Strategic Imperatives Revenue; (ii) the Company's present success and positive future growth prospects concerning its Strategic Imperative business strategy were being fueled by the wrongful reclassification of revenues from non-strategic to strategic to make those revenues eligible for treatment as Strategic Imperative Revenue and, as a result (iii) the Company misled the market by portraying the Company's Strategic Imperative's financial performance and future prospects more favorable than they actually were as a result of the wrongful reclassification of revenues from non-strategic to strategic to make those revenues eligible for treatment as Strategic Imperatives.
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EXPLAINER: What’s known about sudden liver disease in kids
(AP) – A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in Europe and the U.S. racing to find answers.
The illnesses have no known connection, although a possible link with a virus that can cause colds is being investigated. At least one child died and several others have required liver transplants.
What’s known so far:
THE BASICS
Previously healthy children are suddenly developing hepatitis, or liver inflammation often caused by viruses. Jaundice, diarrhea and abdominal pain are among reported symptoms. Children aged 1 month to 16 years have been affected.
Most cases have occurred in Europe. The first U.K. cases were recorded in January. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a nationwide health alert last week that the first U.S. cases were identified in October in Alabama.
THE DISEASE
Hepatitis is usually caused by one of several contagious hepatitis viruses that have not been found in the affected children. Sometimes the disease is mild and requires no specific treatment. But severe cases require hospitalization and can lead to liver failure.
THE CAUSE
Authorities are uncertain about what is causing the outbreak. Nine children in the Alabama cluster tested positive for adenovirus. Some types of the virus can cause colds but authorities are also looking at a version that can cause digestive problems. It is unknown whether that virus is a cause or is somehow contributing to the outbreak.
LOCATIONS
Cases have been reported in at least a dozen countries, including Denmark, England, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Spain, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, cases have also occurred in Illinois and North Carolina.
The CDC says all physicians should be on the lookout for symptoms and report any suspected case of what’s called hepatitis of unknown origin.
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The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Is Taking Cases and Working Closely With Bell Legal Group on a Case That Could Total More Than a Million Plaintiffs Against the Government.
DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly a million service members, families, workers, and trainees at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 were exposed to highly-contaminated drinking water and may have suffered massive health problems as a result. Their opportunity to seek justice has finally come.
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, one of the largest plaintiffs' firms in North Carolina, has joined forces with South Carolina's Bell Legal Group on behalf of Camp Lejeune water contamination victims. Bell Legal Group was instrumental in the passage of the law that granted victims the opportunity to seek compensation and chose to partner with James Scott Farrin to help victims.
"These people, many of them in our armed forces, were simply denied any chance to seek justice. Ed Bell courageously championed the passage of the new law, and the door is finally open to these victims. We can finally help them," said James S. Farrin, President and CEO of the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. "We want to try to make sure no one harmed by this contamination is left behind."
Camp Lejeune's water contamination cases could potentially be a massive action against the government, something with which James Scott Farrin is familiar. Farrin's firm previously led one of the largest civil rights cases in history against the U.S. government, representing thousands of Black farmers who suffered discrimination by the Department of Agriculture.
In the Black farmers case, Farrin's firm worked out a way to process nearly 100,000 potential claimants across several states within a 180-day timeframe. Each claimant had the opportunity to discuss their discrimination claim one-on-one with an attorney. The result was a $1.25 billion government settlement on behalf of Black farmers.*
"The Camp Lejeune cases may represent massive legal and logistical challenges, but nothing we have not overcome in the past," said Farrin. "The challenges are similar to the ones we overcame with the Black farmers case, and this gives us added confidence that we will be able to help the Camp Lejeune victims, as well."
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is currently seeking possible victims and accepting clients for Camp Lejeune contamination lawsuits.
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is one of the largest personal injury firms in North Carolina and has helped over 55,000 injured people since 1997. Operating from 16 offices in NC and one in SC, many of the firm's 60+ accomplished attorneys are recognized professionals in their fields. The firm focuses on providing quality legal services to as many people as possible in the following practice areas: personal injury, car accidents, workers' compensation, nursing home abuse, whistleblowing, defective products, eminent domain, mass torts, class actions, and Social Security Disability.
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*Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own merits. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation, the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin led a team of firms to recover $1.25 billion for Black farmers from the U. S. government for discrimination.
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PALO ALTO, Calif., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clip Automation has acquired Sapphire Automation, a leading industrial SCADA software company. The acquisition allows Clip Automation, the industrial data intelligence platform, to expand its offerings and bring on Sapphire's equipment control and automation experts to further develop these capabilities.
Sapphire Automation's founding team, Nitin Parekh and Manoj Betaware, have joined Clip. Sapphire's customers will continue to have access to the same technology as before, with new integrations such as connectivity and collaboration available through the entire ClipSuite.
The Clip founding team, comprised of former Apple and Juul Labs executives, understands the need for data intelligence on manufacturing and warehouse floors. And with Supply Chain disruption top of mind for many companies, Clip is poised to capture the $287 billion Smart Manufacturing market.
Clip Automation's CEO, Rajeev Bhalla said, "Sapphire's leadership in industrial analytics builds on Clip's existing connectivity and collaboration solutions. We're excited to offer new capabilities to our existing customers and welcome new customers with these offerings."
The integration with Sapphire's technology facilitates fully customizable KPIs and reporting for actionable industrial insights. Sapphire's Automation Framework (SAFW) has already been integrated into Clip as Clip360.
"We've been users of Sapphire's products and know their product's value to customers. Sapphire's no-code equipment controls environment is a great addition to Clip product offering and will help our OEM customers accelerate their automation deployment. Together we will build a future where industry relies on modern data intelligence," said Sriny Sundararajan, CTO, Clip.
"We're thrilled to join Clip. As part of their product portfolio, we can now deliver a fully integrated industrial infrastructure technology stack," said Nitin Parekh, CEO, Sapphire Automation.
About Clip Automation
Clip is a modern industrial data intelligence platform; designed to connect people, processes and machine data. Clip unlocks value from equipment assets to make anything an IOT device. Clip extracts industrial equipment and process data and shares with MES and IT systems using edge and cloud solutions. Clip enables real-time access to industrial business intelligence. Learn more at clipautomation.com.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The parents of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from a 430-foot (131-meter) drop-tower ride in central Florida’s tourist district sued its owner, manufacturer and landlord on Monday, claiming they were negligent and failed to provide a safe amusement ride.
The parents of Tyre Sampson said in the lawsuit filed in state court in Orlando that the defendants failed to warn their 6-foot-2-inch (188-centimeter), 380-pound (172-kilogram) son about the risks of someone of his size going on the ride and didn’t provide an appropriate restraint system on the ride.
While most free-fall rides have a shoulder harness and a seatbelt, the Orlando Free Fall ride had only an over-the-shoulder harness. Adding seatbelts to the ride’s 30 seats would have cost $660, the lawsuit said.
At the time of the accident last month, Sampson was on spring break, visiting from the St. Louis area.
“The defendants in Tyre’s case showed negligence in a multitude of ways,” said attorney Benjamin Crump, who is representing Sampson’s family. “From the ride and seat manufacturers and the installer to the owners and operators, the defendants had more than enough chances to enact safeguards, such as seatbelts, that could have prevented Tyre’s death.”
An attorney for the ride’s owner, Orlando Slingshot, said the company was continuing to cooperate with state investigators into what happened. “We reiterate that all protocols, procedures and safety measures provided by the manufacturer of the ride were followed,” attorney Trevor Arnold said in an emailed statement.
A spokesman for the landlord, ICON Park, didn’t comment immediately on the lawsuit.
Last week, an initial report by outside engineers hired by the Florida Department of Agriculture said that sensors on the ride had been adjusted manually to double the size of the opening for restraints on two seats, resulting in Sampson not being properly secured before he slipped out and fell to his death.
The Orlando Free Fall ride, which is taller than the Statue of Liberty, didn’t experience any electrical or mechanical failures, the report said.
The report said there were many other “potential contributions” to the accident and that a full review of the ride’s design and operations was needed.
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The firm, est. 1899, earned national certification from the Women's Business Enterprise Council
PASADENA, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the leadership of its Managing Partner Christianne Kerns, Pasadena-based law firm Hahn & Hahn LLP has joined a select group of organizations nationwide to be recognized for its efforts to diversify its firm leadership through certification as a Women Owned Business Enterprise by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
WBENC is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for women in business through the promotion of women-owned businesses. While Hahn & Hahn had previously been recognized as a Woman Owned Business Enterprise on a statewide level, the national recognition is considered to be the gold standard among women-owned businesses.
Kerns, the first female managing partner in the 123-year-old Pasadena-based law firm's history, said of the certification - which followed a meticulous interview and vetting process - "we are particularly pleased to receive this endorsement of our efforts to push forward on law firm diversity from such an esteemed organization as WBENC."
"We want the makeup of our firm's professionals to represent our clients and the communities we serve, and we are excited to be on the leading edge of this profession-wide imperative," said Kerns. "With this certification, we are one of a select group of law firms nationally which are well suited to help satisfy internal diversity efforts of businesses which strive to be inclusive in engaging outside counsel."
WBENC, founded in 1997, has grown to become the largest third-party certifier for businesses owned and operated by women in the U.S., and a leading advocate for women-owned businesses in corporate and government supply chains.
Hahn & Hahn LLP has been an active member of the Southern California business and legal communities since 1899. The firm represents entrepreneurs, innovators, business owners, family offices and charitable organizations in their corporate, real estate, bankruptcy, employment, estate planning and family law issues and in litigation. For more information visit https://www.hahnlawyers.com/
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Jazz clinch playoff spot with 121-115 OT win over Grizzlies
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Rudy Gobert had 22 points and 21 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz clinched a playoff berth with a 121-115 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Jordan Clarkson also finished with 22 points for Utah. Donovan Mitchell added 20 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Hassan Whiteside tallied 14 points and 10 boards off the bench. Jaren Jackson, Jr. scored 28 points for the Grizzlies. Tyus Jones added 24 points and Desmond Bane had 23 points, seven rebounds and four steals. Jackson made a pair of 3-pointers in the final minute of regulation and Kyle Anderson put back Bane’s airball on a 3-pointer before the buzzer to force overtime. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-utah/2022/04/05/jazz-clinch-playoff-spot-with-121-115-ot-win-over-grizzlies/ | 2022-04-06T05:46:05Z |
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE American: DPSI), a mobility-first enterprise services and solutions company, today announced that Steve Smith, chief executive officer, will ring the closing bell at The New York Stock Exchange on July 22, 2022.
"Our uplisting to the NYSE American in May built on our success in transforming DecisionPoint into a mobility-first, managed services and solutions company," said Steve Smith, chief executive officer. "As we continue to execute on our growth strategy, we expect the increased liquidity and overall exposure within the investment community from being listed on the NYSE will help supplement this strategy to become a much larger player within our target markets. I would like to thank our customers and shareholders for their continued support and our employees for their dedication and commitment."
The Closing Bell will ring at 4:00 p.m. ET, and interested parties may tune in to broadcast media coverage of the bell as well as a live stream on the NYSE's website at: https://www.nyse.com/bell. Videos and photos during and following the ceremony will be shared on NYSE's social media channels: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and on Twitter @NYSE.
About DecisionPoint Systems
DecisionPoint Systems Inc. delivers mobility-first managed service and integration solutions to healthcare, supply chain, and retail customers, enabling them to make better and faster decisions in the moments that matter—the decision points. Our mission is to help businesses consistently deliver on those moments—accelerating growth, improving worker productivity, and lowering risks and costs. For more information about DecisionPoint Systems, Inc., visit https://www.decisionpt.com.
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MEXICO CITY, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vesta Real Estate Corporation, S.A.B. of C.V. ("Vesta") (BMV: VESTA), one of the leading industrial real estate companies in Mexico, today announced a new US$200 million sustainability linked revolving credit facility with various financial institutions.
The committed three-year unsecured revolving credit line has an interest rate of SOFR +160 basis points and includes a target regarding the number of Green Building Certifications associated with the Company's Gross Leasable Area ("GLA"). This remains a crucial KPI for Vesta's long-term strategic priorities, also aligned to the Company's sustainability linked Public Bond which was issued in 2021.
"This new transaction represents a significant milestone for our Company as another step to further integrate ESG into the core of our business, aligned with our Level 3 Strategic Plan, strengthening our Company´s financial position and providing Vesta with important balance sheet flexibility," said Lorenzo Dominique Berho, CEO of Vesta.
Vesta is a best-in-class, fully integrated real estate company that owns, manages, acquires, sells, develops and re-develops industrial properties in Mexico. As of June 30, 2022, Vesta owned 193 properties located in modern industrial parks in 15 states of Mexico totaling a GLA of 32.1 million ft2 (2.98 million m2). The Company has multinational clients, which are focused on industries such as e-commerce/retail, aerospace, automotive, food and beverage, logistics, medical devices, and plastics, among others. For additional information visit: www.vesta.com.mx
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EARLY SUCCESS OF HAZEL'S MENTAL HEALTH PROTOCOL SUPPORTS HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS NATIONWIDE
SAN FRANCISCO, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the youth mental health crisis affecting K-12 schools, Hazel Health, the national leader in school-based telehealth, launched Hazel's Early Assessment, Response and Treatment protocol to expand its existing physical health services to include mental health support services for students. The program debuted at the start of the 2021-2022 school year, and has seen early program success — helping hundreds of students across the country receive timely access to high quality, culturally competent mental health services.
Hazel's mental health services alleviate the burden on schools who are already stretched thin on time and resources by addressing student mental health concerns and facilitating ongoing support. With Hazel, all consented students can connect directly with licensed therapists in school or at home for short-term, evidence-based counseling. Highlights of Hazel's mental health program include:
- Evaluation of mental health concerns within days of a referral
- Teletherapy sessions with a Hazel Health provider and connection to long-term care providers, as needed
- Ongoing case management and care coordination for students
- Culturally competent and multi-lingual support; over 65% of Hazel mental health providers identify as Persons of Color (POC) and over 30% are bilingual
"We are building a culture of preventative health for pediatric mental health," says Dr. Travis Gayles, Chief Health Officer of Hazel Health. "We cannot wait for kids to be in crisis to get them services. Schools and community providers are already working hard to bring students the health services they deserve, but they can always benefit from additional support. Our efforts ensure students are seen by licensed therapists in days rather than months. We also create opportunities to proactively identify students at risk due to social determinants of health and adverse childhood experiences, and connect them to ongoing support services."
The expansion of Hazel's services to include mental health care comes at a critical time for our nation's youth, as mental health crises are at an all-time high. In October, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) declared children's mental health a national emergency, and in December, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory warning on youth mental health, after indicators showed alarming increases in the prevalence of certain mental health symptoms. Just last month, the CDC reported findings from their Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey that more than 1 in 3 high school students experienced poor mental health during the pandemic.
Hazel's mental health services have launched in districts across seven states to date, including in Duval County Public Schools in Florida, Aurora Public Schools in Colorado, and Clark County School District in Nevada. Hazel's team of licensed therapists has provided thousands of hours of direct clinical care to students, reducing school and district waitlists.
"We have students who may not have had mental health concerns previously, but due to COVID-19, they now have mental health concerns," explains Katrina Taylor, Director of School Behavioral Health in Duval County Public Schools. "Some of our areas for providing mental health support are at capacity due to higher demand. Hazel is able to fill these gaps that we have, allowing us to avoid referring a family to outpatient care. With outpatient care, we expect the parent to make an appointment for the student as well as transport the student to the appointment. Hazel removes the barrier by providing mental health services in the walls of the student's home."
In addition to offering direct services and case management, Hazel is launching new resources this May for Mental Health Awareness Month to support students, schools and families with mental health access. Joining the national movement to raise awareness, Hazel has expanded information about mental health services on its website, and will share a series of mental health provider stories and wellness tips throughout the month on Hazel's blog and social media channels. Hazel also plans to launch an additional web page designed specifically for teenagers, who face unique challenges when it comes to seeking mental health care.
Andrew Post, a former assistant superintendent and Chief Innovation Officer at Hazel Health, explains, "As a former teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent, I felt compelled to develop a mental health solution that can truly address the historic challenges my educator counterparts face every day. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts were operating at maximum capacity. Now, the level of need for support has been severely exacerbated. Referral systems are designed to link schools and communities, but the reality is that any viable solution also needs to expand clinical capacity to meet student needs as they arise, not weeks or months later."
Hazel Health is working to transform access to pediatric care in schools to help improve the quality of children's lives and combat the systematic inequalities that prevent millions from receiving proper care. Hazel's mental health services directly address the ongoing challenges that students, families, and school faculty face in their attempts to streamline identification, treatment, and ongoing support for mental health concerns. With Hazel's support, pediatric mental health can be addressed in a manner that's effective, efficient, and accessible for all.
Schools interested in learning more about Hazel Health's telehealth services can email info@hazel.co or call 1-800-76-HAZEL. They may also learn more about Hazel's mental health services at https://www.hazel.co/mental-health.
About Hazel Health:
Hazel Health is committed to eliminating barriers to quality healthcare for children. As the national leader in delivering pediatric telehealth care, Hazel Health partners with school districts across the U.S. and currently provides access to nearly two million children. Hazel's team of experienced pediatricians, therapists, educators, and best-in-class engineers are passionate about ensuring all children receive the best care in school or at home. Hazel is based in San Francisco, California. For more information, please visit http://www.hazel.co.
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HMTV)'s sale to a subsidiary of Gato Investments LP for $7.00 per share in cash. If you are a Hemisphere Media shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
ManTech International Corporation (NASDAQ: MANT)'s sale to Carlyle Group Inc. for $96.00 per share in cash. If you are a ManTech shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
CynergisTek, Inc. (NYSE: CTEK)'s sale to Clearwater Compliance LLC for $1.25 per share in cash. If you are a CynergisTek shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: SIMO)'s sale to MaxLinear, Inc. Per the agreement, each American Depositary Share of Silicon Motion will receive $93.54 in cash and 0.388 shares of MaxLinear common stock. If you are a Silicon Motion shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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Canada is a different story, with large excavator prices up 12%, while mini excavators are up 31%
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - With its August Market Trends Report, Ritchie Bros. focuses on large and small excavator sales in the United States and Canada. In the U.S., median prices for large excavators are down 9% year over year, while mini excavator prices declined 5% in the last 90 days. In Canada it is quite a different story, with large excavator prices up 12% year over, while mini excavator prices over the last 90 days have increased 31%.
After the main feature on excavators, the report turns to Ritchie Bros.' individual mix-adjusted industry indexes, which are still up over 2021, but declining on a month-to-month basis since the peak pricing achieved earlier this year. In the U.S., truck tractor pricing still leads the way, up 27% year over year, while vocational trucks, medium, and large earthmoving prices are up 18%, 15%, and 12% respectively. Meanwhile, in Canada, truck tractor pricing is up 25%, while vocational trucks, medium, and large earthmoving come in at +10%, +13%, and +12%.
"We continue to experience year-over-year price inflation for equipment and trucks in the U.S. and Canada," said Doug Olive, Senior Vice President, Pricing, Ritchie Bros. "However, as the transportation and logistics markets normalize, we have seen truck prices decline. We are seeing similar pricing trends across our other industry indexes as well, with year-over-year increases, but declining on a month-to-month basis."
Doug Rusch, Managing Director of Rouse Sales, added, "Tight supply continues to be the story in the retail market, with lower-than-typical sales volumes driving strong pricing and retail values increasing 2% in July. Excavators in particular have shown strong pricing, with retail values rising 4-5% in the past 90 days across all sizes classes. Auction values for excavators have moderated a bit since June 2022. Since then, we have seen smaller class mini excavator prices decline 6-7% percent at auction, while larger excavators have declined 2%."
Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE:RBA) (TSX:RBA) is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets. Operating in a number of sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, mining, and forestry, the company's selling channels include: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest industrial auctioneer offering live auction events with online bidding; IronPlanet, an online marketplace with weekly featured auctions and providing the exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; Marketplace-E, a controlled marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; Ritchie List, a self-serve listing service for North America; Mascus, a leading European online equipment listing service; Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty, offering privately negotiated sales; and sector-specific solutions GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, and Ritchie Bros. Energy. The Company's suite of solutions also includes Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions and Rouse Services LLC, which together provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers' management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; plus equipment financing and leasing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. For more information about Ritchie Bros., visit RitchieBros.com.
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The Ethical, Culturally-Relevant and Quality-Focused Foodservice Company Lands at No. 592 on the Coveted List
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genuine Foods, the quality-focused foodservice company, has debuted at No. 592 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"We are honored to receive this recognition for the first time," said Jeff Mills, CEO of Genuine Foods. "Our growth is a testament to our core company value of providing health-forward, scratch-made meals to communities who need them most. Getting into the Inc. 5000 and making the top 1000 businesses speaks to the dedication and hard work of our entire team – from our corporate leaders to cooks and providers on the ground in our cafeterias and kitchens. As we grow our partnerships with K-12 schools, higher education, senior living facilities, community centers and non-profit organizations, we will continue to make a significant impact on foodservice across the country."
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." The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Methodology
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent, as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
About Inc.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
About Genuine Foods
Genuine Foods is a quality-focused foodservice company that shuns packaged, processed and frozen 'food' in favor of scratch-made, wholesome, culturally relevant meals created with fresh, vibrant seasonal ingredients. Genuine Foods services K-12 schools, higher education, senior and hospital facilities and communities. Founded in 2015 by Jeff Mills, the longtime Director of Food & Nutrition Services for Washington D.C. Public Schools, the Genuine Foods team seeks to bring a radical, nationwide change to how foodservice looks — all at a refreshingly competitive price — especially in communities where poverty, obesity and health issues are prevalent. For more information: https://www.genuinefoods.com/.
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New Data Governance Capabilities Unveiled by Informatica for Snowflake Data Cloud
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Informatica (NYSE: INFA), an enterprise cloud data management leader, today announced an expanded partnership with Snowflake, the Data Cloud company, and new product innovations to drive increased value for joint customers. With the new Informatica Enterprise Data Integrator, a native application in Snowflake Marketplace currently in development, customers will be able to use the power of the Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) Platform to integrate a wide range of enterprise application data in the Snowflake Data Cloud.
As an Accelerated Program partner for the Snowflake Native Application Framework, currently in private preview, Informatica announced that the Informatica Enterprise Data Integrator will be available natively on Snowflake Marketplace. This new application will enable Snowflake customers to leverage enterprise data source integrations for applications including Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, and SAP that are offered through the IDMC platform directly from their existing Snowflake accounts. In addition, joint customers will be able to purchase the Informatica Enterprise Data Integrator from Snowflake Marketplace, making it easier to rapidly acquire and use it to accelerate time-to-value for end users.
"Snowflake and Informatica's partnership is reimagining what's possible with data, helping joint customers fully achieve their missions by mobilizing their data, while preserving governance," said Christian Kleinerman, SVP Product, Snowflake. "With Informatica as one of our Accelerated Program partners for the Snowflake Native Application Framework, we can deliver deeper product integrations and continued value for joint customers across the Data Cloud."
"Informatica and Snowflake give us the ability to develop reusable data assets that will allow us to create patient care reports and dashboards faster, and with better performance, consistency and accuracy." Said Alexander Izaguirre, PhD, Chief Data Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals.
Informatica has also launched a no-cost data loader for Snowflake through Snowflake Partner Connect, making it easier for joint customers to get started with the Snowflake Data Cloud. Additionally, Informatica unveiled new Snowflake-specific data governance features in Informatica's Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC) service, currently in private preview, as a part of the IDMC to offer a unified view of governance across the enterprise.
The new Informatica data loader for Snowflake is a no cost, zero-code, zero-devops, zero infrastructure required cloud data management SaaS offering that will help departmental users across the organization to move from data to insights in minutes, as opposed to weeks. It is available now through Snowflake Partner Connect and directly from the Informatica Marketplace at no- cost. When accessed through Snowflake Partner Connect, users can benefit from a streamlined registration process, with the data loader being pre-configured to rapidly load data from multiple sources into customers' existing Snowflake instances.
Following the recent announcement of deeper product collaboration for data governance between Snowflake and Informatica, Informatica is announcing new governance features, currently available in private preview, as part of Informatica's CDGC service. CDGC offers a single pane of glass view into governance, allowing users to understand and manage data in the Snowflake Data Cloud, to strengthen operational data governance controls, and leverage the power of Snowflake's existing security and governance capabilities.
- Policy management for cohesive data governance: New policy management integrations enable non-technical data governance professionals to not only manage their data use policies in CDGC, but also their operational governance policies such as row-level access control and data masking policies in Snowflake from the CDGC user experience. The result is an easy to use, full range of governance policies and controls experience, providing the delivery of trusted and protected data at scale.
- Reduce complexity with Object Tags: Tags are a critical part of classifying data to provide data access controls, data protection, data discovery, and data access. The new Object Tags integrations ensure that tags, whether defined in Snowflake or CDGC, can be easily rationalized to avoid tagging silos and fragmented data governance taxonomies. The result is one common set of tags across the enterprise.
- End-to-end lineage for transparency and trust: Informatica provides industry-leading, column-level lineage, which has been extended with additional context from the Snowflake Data Cloud. Now available to all customers, it includes sensitive data lineage and impact analysis so customers have a complete end-to-end view of their data assets and as a result, transparency and trust in their data.
The Snowflake Partner Network Competency Program unveiled at Snowflake Summit 2022 validates Snowflake partners for the depth of their Snowflake expertise and commitment to driving customer impact across the Data Cloud ecosystem. Informatica and Snowflake are working together to mobilize the world's data with the Snowflake Data Cloud, helping joint customers unlock data to deliver improved customer service and patient outcomes, and ensure high levels of security and compliance. In recognition, Informatica has earned Snowflake Competency Badges in Financial Services and Healthcare & Life Sciences.
"Informatica and Snowflake's deep partnership and joint innovations are critical for customers who are looking to leverage the power of the Snowflake Data Cloud and our Intelligent Data Management Cloud to drive value from their data," said Jitesh Ghai, Chief Product Officer, Informatica. "Informatica continues to be at the forefront of innovation with Snowflake, from being an Accelerated Program partner for the Snowflake Native Application Framework, to making it easy to onboard data to Snowflake with our free data loader, to the deep data governance integration that we announced today."
Informatica (NYSE: INFA), an Enterprise Cloud Data Management leader, empowers businesses to realize the transformative power of data. We have pioneered a new category of software, the Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud™(IDMC), powered by AI and a cloud-first, cloud-native, end-to-end data management platform that connects, manages, and unifies data across any multi-cloud, hybrid system, empowering enterprises to modernize and advance their data strategies. Over 5,000 customers in more than 100 countries and 85 of the Fortune 100 rely on Informatica to drive data-led digital transformation. Learn more at informatica.com.
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NEW YORK, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Bakkt Holdings, Inc. f/k/a VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings (NYSE: BKKT).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Bakkt securities between March 31, 2021 and November 19, 2021, both dates inclusive; and/or (b) Bakkt Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to documents issued in connection with the business combination between the Company and Bakkt Holdings, LLC completed on or about October 15, 2021.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until June 20, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Bakkt Holdings, Inc. f/k/a VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had defective financial controls; (ii) as a result, there were errors in the Company's financial statements related to the misclassification of certain shares issued prior to the business combination between the Company and Bakkt Holdings, LLC; (iii) accordingly, the Company would need to restate certain of its financial statements; (iv) the Company downplayed the true scope and severity of these issues; (v) the Company overstated its remediation of its defective financial controls; and (vi) as a result, the documents issued in connection with the business combination and defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
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Did you lose money on investments in Riskified Ltd.? If so, please visit Riskified Ltd. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the Class A ordinary shares of Riskified Ltd. ("Riskified" or the "Company") (NYSE: RSKD) in or traceable to the Company's July 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO") of 20.125 million Riskified shares at $21 per share. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933.
Riskified operates a risk management platform that utilizes machine learning to protect its merchant-clients from fraud. The Company's proprietary machine learning platform purportedly identifies the individual behind each online interaction, helping Riskified's online merchant customers eliminate risk from their business. Riskified charges merchants a percentage of every dollar of Gross Merchandise Value ("GMV") that it approves (i.e., is deemed non-fraudulent by Riskified's proprietary fraud-detection software). If an approved transaction results in a chargeback (a charge reversal that occurs when a cardholder disputes a transaction), Riskified reimburses the merchant for the amount of the lost sale as part of its "chargeback guarantee."
Leading up to the IPO, Riskified claimed that it was experiencing tremendous revenue growth, stating that its revenue grew 55% in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the first quarter of 2020. Riskified also stated that its GMV grew 77%, gross profit grew 65%, and adjusted EBITDA went from a $3.1 million loss to a $296,000 loss, respectively, from the first quarter of 2020 to the first quarter of 2021.
On July 1, 2021, the Company filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form F1 for the IPO, which, after several amendments, was declared effective on July 28, 2021 (the "Registration Statement").
Plaintiff alleges that the Registration Statement was materially false and misleading because it failed to disclose that: (a) as Riskified expanded its user base, the quality of the Company's machine learning platform had deteriorated (rather than improved as represented in the Registration Statement); (b) Riskified had expanded its customer base into industries with relatively high rates of fraud – including partnerships with cryptocurrency and remittance business – in which the Company had limited experience, and that this expansion had negatively impacted the effectiveness of the Company's machine learning platform; and (c) Riskified suffered from materially higher chargebacks and cost of revenue and depressed gross profits and gross profit margins during its third fiscal quarter of 2021.
On September 9, 2021, Riskified issued a press release announcing the Company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021 – i.e., the quarter prior to the IPO. On a conference calls, defendant Dotcheva, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, stated that Riskified tended "to experience higher chargebacks when we enter a new industry."
On November 16, 2021, Riskified issued a press release announcing the Company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021 – i.e., the quarter during which the IPO was conducted. The release reported, among other things, that Riskified's revenue growth had declined to 26% year-over-year, compared to 55% and 47% revenue growth year-over-year for the first and second quarters of 2021 respectively. Riskified's GMV growth had also declined to 28% year-over-year compared to 77% and 55%, respectively, for the first two quarters of 2021.
On February 23, 2022, Riskified issued a press release announcing the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021. The release reported that Riskified's revenue growth and GMV growth had continued to decelerate during the quarter to just 22% and 23%, respectively, year-over-year. Further, Riskified's gross profit growth remained muted, at just 10.7% year-over-year.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuya Inc. ("Tuya" or the "Company") (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391), a global leading IoT cloud development platform, today announced that it will report its second quarter 2022 unaudited financial results after the market closes on Monday, August 29, 2022.
Tuya's management will hold a conference call at 08:00 P.M. Eastern Time on Monday, August 29, 2022 (08:00 A.M. Beijing Time on Tuesday, August 30, 2022) to discuss the financial results. In advance of the conference call, all participants must use the following link to complete the online registration process. Upon registering, each participant will receive details for this conference including an access code, a PIN number (personal access code), the dial-in number, and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call.
Online registration: https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login?show=54a7b9bf&confId=40423
The replay will be accessible through September 6, 2022 by dialing the following numbers:
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A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.tuya.com/.
About Tuya Inc.
Tuya Inc. (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391) is a global leading IoT cloud development platform with a mission to build an IoT developer ecosystem and enable everything to be smart. Tuya has pioneered a purpose-built IoT cloud development platform that delivers a full suite of offerings, including Platform-as-a-Service, or PaaS, and Software-as-a-Service, or SaaS, to businesses and developers. Through its IoT cloud development platform, Tuya has enabled developers to activate a vibrant IoT ecosystem of brands, OEMs, partners and end users to engage and communicate through a broad range of smart devices.
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Brand set to serve as title sponsor in 2023, 2024, continuing its support of HBCUs
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing commitment to supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Denny's today announced a two-year extension of its role as title sponsor of the Orange Blossom Classic.
This is the brand's second year sponsoring the weekend-long activities to celebrate community engagement, supporting Black colleges, and offer family-friendly fun entertainment. The football game, kicking off Sunday at the Hardrock Stadium, features the Jackson State Tigers and the Florida A&M University Rattlers
In addition to the football game, Denny's announced the launch of its 2022 Denny's Hungry for Education Scholarship Program where it will be awarding over $340,000 in scholarships.
"This HBCU classic is a wonderful extension of our commitment to education," said Denny's President John Dillon. "We are looking forward to working with the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic team to continue to provide an exciting weekend of activities, support for the community and HBCUs."
This year, Denny's has planned a variety of events, including partnering with "Health in the Hood" to educate the community about healthier food choices. Denny's Mobile Relief Diner will be serving up a free 9-grain hearty pancake and turkey bacon breakfast.
During the pre-game tailgate, Denny's is hosting a family-friendly Denny's Fan Zone where visitors can win cool prizes at its giant spin wheel and participate in the interactive Gaming Zone. Fans also can capture cool pictures in the 360-degree photo booth. To cool down, visitors can grab the event's signature drink: the Denny's Orange Blossom Freeze.
"We love our HBCUs and this football game and the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic is a wonderful tradition," said April Kelly Drummond, vice president, diversity, equity, and inclusion. "As a sponsor, we're living up to our promise to support students and these national treasures."
For tickets to the game, go to DennysOrangeBlossomClassic.com.
For interviews about the brand's involvement with the football game, contact Neil Foote, public relations, neil@neilfoote.com, 214.448.3765.
About Denny's Corp
Denny's Corporation is the franchisor and operator of one of America's largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, based on the number of restaurants. As of June 29, 2022, Denny's had 1,631 franchised, licensed, and company restaurants around the world including 154 restaurants in Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the Philippines, New Zealand, Honduras, the United Arab Emirates, Costa Rica, Guam, Guatemala, El Salvador, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom. For further information on Denny's, including news releases, please visit the Denny's website at www.dennys.com or the brand's social channel via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or YouTube.
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Industry's first true shift-left API security solution exposes even shadow and zombie APIs, offering the most comprehensive API inventory available and prioritized remediation of API vulnerabilities
LAS VEGASand RAMAT GAN, Israel, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Checkmarx, the global leader in developer-centric application security testing (AST) solutions, announced today the availability of Checkmarx API Security, the first true "shift-left" API security solution. Building on the launch of Checkmarx Fusion, which prioritizes and correlates vulnerability data from across different AppSec engines, Checkmarx API Security is delivered as part of the industry-leading application security platform Checkmarx One. The developer workflow-oriented solution inventories even shadow and zombie APIs as part of the most comprehensive inventory and remediation solution available to secure the entire API lifecycle.
According to Gartner®, "Every connected mobile, modern web or cloud-hosted application uses and exposes APIs. These APIs are used to access data and to call application functionality. APIs are easy to expose but difficult to defend. This creates a large and growing attack surface, leading to a growing number of publicized API attacks and breaches. Traditional network and web protection tools do not protect against all the security threats facing APIs, including many of those described in the OWASP API Security Top 10."i
While other API security offerings can only discover APIs already deployed in production, Checkmarx API Security addresses security issues earlier in the software development lifecycle (SDLC). This differentiation uniquely enables:
- Comprehensive visibility of APIs: Discovers shadow and zombie APIs with the most accurate and up-to-date view into the entire API attack surface.
- True shift-left approach: Detects APIs in application source code to identify and fix problems earlier in the SDLC – faster, with less cost and lower risk.
- Prioritized remediation: Enables developers and AppSec teams to focus on solving the most critical issues first by prioritizing API vulnerabilities based on their real impact and risk.
- Holistic view into application risk: Scans entire applications with a single solution, eliminating the need for additional API-specific tools to reduce the overhead on already pressured AppSec teams.
"Modern application development is increasingly dependent on APIs, which are notoriously difficult to document. Often the only place that a given API's documentation exists is on the developer's laptop," said Checkmarx CEO Emmanuel Benzaquen. "Our global enterprise customers are focusing on the transition to cloud-native application development, yet their tools have only been able to address part of the API challenge that cloud-native development imposes. The Checkmarx goal is to secure every component of every application in a way that keeps developers productive and simplifies processes for AppSec leaders, thereby keeping their organizations agile, secure and competitive."
Taking a unique, API-centric view into the problem, Checkmarx API Security offers:
- Automatic API discovery: Automatic identification of API endpoints without requiring manual API definition or registration by AppSec teams or developers.
- Complete API inventory: The ability to discover newly created or updated APIs as the source code is checked in or compiled by developers, as early as possible in the SDLC.
- Unknown API identification: Automatic comparison of an application's complete API inventory against its API documentation to identify unknown, shadow and zombie APIs.
- API-centric remediation: API-specific views that allow AppSec teams and developers to prioritize remediation of API vulnerabilities and OWASP Top 10 risks.
- Whole-application coverage: A single application security testing (AST) solution for the entire application, which may include both API- and non-API-based components, offering a holistic view of security risk and prioritization for vulnerability remediation.
Gartner has also reported that "Attacks on applications are shifting to focus on APIs, and the pace of attacks is increasing. API abuses and exploits are a common attack category that can result in data breaches. DevSecOps teams are focusing attention on the need for improved API testing in development. To identify the optimal approach to API testing, they are looking to a mix of traditional tools (such as static AST [SAST] and dynamic AST [DAST]) and emerging solutions focused specifically on the requirements of APIs."ii
Checkmarx API Security is available now. For more information, visit this page or visit booth #860 at Black Hat USA.
Checkmarx is constantly pushing the boundaries of Application Security (AppSec) Testing to make security seamless and simple for the world's developers while giving CISOs the confidence and control they need. As the AppSec leader, Checkmarx offers the industry's most comprehensive AppSec platform, Checkmarx One, that provides developers and security teams with unparalleled accuracy, coverage, visibility and guidance to reduce risk across all components of modern software—including proprietary code, open source, APIs and infrastructure as code. Over 1,800 customers worldwide, including nearly half of the Fortune 50, trust Checkmarx security technology, expert research, and global services to securely optimize development at speed and scale. For more information, visit the Checkmarx website, check out the blog or follow the company on LinkedIn.
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Fresh Start Caring for Kids also holds 7th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic Hosted by Jermaine Dye May 22-23
SAN DIEGO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts held its 30th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament hosted by actor and longtime supporter Alfonso Ribeiro March 27-28 at Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe, raising a record-breaking $300,000 from this single event. Over two days, guests enjoyed celebrity golf, games, delicious food and drinks, and a live and silent auction.
The annual golf tournaments raise the much-needed funds and help transform the lives of children suffering from physical and cosmetic deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse or disease. The San Diego event was hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, best known for his roles on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and "America's Funniest Home Videos." Ribeiro is a longtime supporter of Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and has raised over $3 million for medical programs since he started supporting Fresh Start.
"This is an amazing cause that I love supporting every year because the gift of transformation results in more than just what you can see," says Ribeiro. "These children will not only see a physical difference, but they can also grow up feeling more confident in how they look, leading to inner confidence and growth within themselves."
Chicago-based Fresh Start Caring For Kids Foundation will also hold its 7th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic hosted by Jermaine Dye (Chicago White Sox, 2005 World Series MVP) on May 22-23, 2022 at Rich Harvest Farms. The event will feature a Celebrity Shootout, a Celebrity Golf Classic Pre-Tournament Dinner, a Post-Dinner Event VIP Party, and a golf tournament with VIP celebrities and the opportunity to mingle with MLB, NHL, NFL, NBA, and LPGA friends as well as other celebrities.
Fresh Start Caring For Kids Foundation's 24th Chicago Surgery Weekend was held on April 23, 2022 where a bilateral breast reduction procedure was performed to address gynecomastia. The next Surgery Weekend will take place September 17 at The University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital by the volunteer medical team and support staff.
San Diego-based Fresh Start Surgical Gifts hosted a surgery weekend May 14 & 15 with a full schedule where they provided highly specialized medical care to 50 children – including reconstructive and plastic surgery, laser treatments and speech therapy.
Fresh Start hosts six surgery weekend cycles in San Diego and three in Chicago annually. Each cycle provides patients with two days of intensive surgeries along with supporting medical treatments, such as dental, orthodontics, laser and speech therapy. Fresh Start's volunteer medical professionals are highly qualified and strive to empower the confidence of these children, all at no cost to the patient and their family.
For more information on Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, please visit FreshStart.org.
ABOUT FRESH START SURGICAL GIFTS
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts transforms the lives of disadvantaged infants, children and teens who have physical and cosmetic deformities through their gift of reconstructive surgery. Providing reconstructive, plastic and neurosurgeries for children across the U.S., Fresh Start's commitment to children extends far beyond medical care. The organization ensures their children will leave feeling more empowered than before. Every child receives the highest quality medical care and the families never see a bill for the services provided. 100% of contributions go directly to medical programs. To learn more, visit FreshStart.org.
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Texoma bikers remind drivers to share the road on Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - The first day of May marks one of the most important months for Texoma bikers: Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
“We want people to be aware that we’re out there,” said Renee Smith, the secretary of the Texoma Motorcycle Rights Organization. “Please look twice. If you see us coming, or see us, slow down, back off of us.”
According to the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration, traffic crashes killed more than 5,500 motorcyclists in 2020, an 11 percent increase from the previous year.
“Everyone that goes down, whether its motorcycle awareness month in May, or if it’s Christmas in December, whatever, everyone that goes down, it makes us want to publicize that more of the awareness,” said Renee Smith. “We’ve got to have other people watch out for us.”
This month’s recognition comes days after Sherman Police said 26-year-old Christopher Crain of Denison, a motorcyclist, was killed in an accident on Texoma Pkwy.
“Anybody that ever goes down, whether we know them or not, whether they’re 25 or 65, it still hits the same,” said George Guffee, the assistant coordinator of TMRO.
In honor of the month, bikers plan to hang orange bandanas across Texoma Saturday.
“We wanted to get something that was unique, simple to use, that is highly visible and get people asking questions, like, what is that?” said Ken Smith, who created the idea.
He hopes it will serve as a reminder that on every bike and behind every helmet is a life.
“We want everybody to know that we’re out there, and we’ve got families to go home to,” said Guffee. “The calls can wait, the text can wait. Don’t get in such a hurry cause a life can depend on it.”
Because of a motorcycle’s size, the National Highway Transportation and Safety said they often fall into blind spots on other vehicles.
If you do see one, they add to allow extra distance between you and the motorcyclist, beyond just three to four seconds, and to give bikers a full lane to ride in.
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WASHINGTON, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading organizations in the chemical and affiliated industries announced a significant milestone in the industry's collaborative diversity, equity and inclusion program, the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI). Launched in 2020, FOSSI has raised more than $17 million to fund $40,000 scholarships for over 350 students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
A nationwide program, FOSSI supports students from underrepresented communities pursuing studies in a range of preferred science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, including chemical and mechanical engineering, chemistry, and environmental sciences. In its inaugural year, FOSSI provided 151 scholarships. This fall, the program will fund an additional 144 scholarships, bringing the program closer to its goal of 1000 scholarships through 2025.
Jadyn Fleming, an Arkansas native and 2021 FOSSI scholarship recipient attending Spelman College, shared why receiving this scholarship was important, "FOSSI is helping not only me, but HBCU students nationwide to pursue their goals…By alleviating a portion of the financial burdens that I am facing, FOSSI has invested in the future of STEM."
FOSSI Chairman and former CEO of The Chemours Company, Mark Vergnano, noted the importance of FOSSI in helping to create a diverse future workforce. "With an ambitious goal of funding 1000 HBCU students, FOSSI aims to have a significant and meaningful impact on the future workforce. These talented scholarship recipients bring new and diverse perspectives to help innovate the solutions that will address global challenges like clean energy and climate change."
Notably, FOSSI's support goes beyond financial assistance, connecting students with nearly 60 Corporate Sponsors and a 4-year skills development program, providing leadership training, mentoring and internship opportunities at supporting organizations.
Carlton Carter, a rising sophomore at Southern University and A&M College from Georgia, shared, "It made a big difference, knowing I could count on that funding. Plus, the mentoring program has been very helpful. It's given me insight into how business works and what I can expect once I finish my degree."
The 2023 FOSSI application period will open on September 23.
To learn more about FOSSI, visit FutureOfSTEMScholars.org.
About the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative
The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative was founded in 2020 by the American Chemistry Council, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, The Chemours Company, and the HBCU Week Foundation. FOSSI is a national chemical industry-wide program which provides scholarships to students pursuing degrees in relevant science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), helping to eliminate financial barriers for historically under-represented groups. Sponsored by chemical manufacturers and related industry stakeholders, FOSSI provides scholarship recipients $10,000 per year for four years and connects these students to leadership development, mentoring and internship opportunities at participating companies. Learn more at FutureofSTEMscholars.org.
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NEW YORK (AP) — In a recent dispatch from Moscow, BBC correspondent Steve Rosenberg noted that a new Russian law required him to refer to the invasion of Ukraine as a “special military operation.” Then he quoted a Russian human rights lawyer who liberally used what is now a forbidden word: “war.”
The restrictions on how news organizations can report in Russia, which carry punishment of up to 15 years in prison, have impeded journalists, but not muzzled them. Many continue to report aggressively, even from outside the country, by making use of modern tools unavailable a generation ago: the Internet, encrypted communications, mobile-phone cameras in the hands of millions — and simple bravery.
“I don’t think there’s any kind of lack of information about what is happening in Russia,” said Vasily Gatov, a Boston-based Russian media researcher whose mother still lives in Moscow.
The new law, abruptly put in place March 4, placed restrictions on use of the word “war” and threatens punishment for any stories that go against the Russian government’s version of events — what it refers to as “false information.” It immediately had a chilling effect for journalists serving audiences primarily in Russia, and it also forced those reporting to the outside world to reevaluate operations.
The BBC suspended its reporting from Russia for several days, but restored it on March 8. Some news organizations have pulled journalists out of the country, others have stripped bylines from stories. Concerned about safety, several news organizations have said little or nothing publicly about how their journalists are deployed.
Reporters who displeased authorities in the old Soviet Union could be expelled from the country. But a law that says they can be put in jail for 15 years is a different risk entirely, said Ann Cooper, who was an NPR bureau chief in Moscow and former executive director of the Committee to Protect Journalists.
“The change to the criminal code, which seems designed to turn any independent reporter into a criminal purely by association, makes it impossible to continue any semblance of normal journalism inside the country,” John Micklethwait, Bloomberg editor in chief, said in telling his staff that its reporters would be pulled from Russia.
Despite the exit, Bloomberg was credited with breaking significant news by reporting March 23 that Russian climate envoy Anatoly Chubais had stepped down and left the country. The story carried no dateline or byline, except a tag noting Simon Kennedy’s “assistance.”
The sentencing of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny to a longer stint in prison on March 22 tested how journalists could operate in a stricter environment.
Even though the decision was handed down at a penal colony 70 miles from from Moscow. The New York Times and The Washington Post both did thorough stories using a variety of sources: other news agencies, Twitter and Instagram posts, video of the hearing shown on YouTube, interviews with Navalny aides.
The Times had moved its staff out of Russia for safety reasons. The Moscow bureau chief, Anton Troianovski, is reporting from Istanbul, Turkey, and other journalists are scattered throughout Europe, said Jim Yardley, the Times’s Europe editor.
“We continue to cover Russia closely — monitoring Russian television, government briefings and social media, while staying in touch with and interviewing sources, experts, and Russians who are still inside the country,” Yardley said. “We hope that we can safely return to Moscow soon, but for now, we are working hard to cover the country from the outside.”
That’s where many of the new tools for keeping journalists informed come into play; Telegram is being used frequently for encrypted conversations, said Jeff Trimble, a lecturer at Ohio State University and a former Moscow reporter for U.S. News & World Report. Plenty of video is available, but must be checked carefully for accuracy, he said.
The Associated Press wrote a story following Navalny’s sentencing about small signs of defiance emerging in Russia. It had a New York dateline and no byline, but no shortage of detail, including police in the city of Nizhny Novgorod detaining a silent demonstrator who displayed a blank sign.
The AP has written some unbylined stories with Moscow datelines and also broken news from outside sources, including a March 30 story about U.S. intelligence sources saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin had been misled by his military aides about the war because of their fear of delivering bad news from the battlefield.
Julie Pace, the AP’s executive editor, said it’s vital to continue to report from countries around the world where press freedoms have been curtailed. Executives at competing news organizations are now engaging with each other about safety and security issues in Russia, she said.
Without the physical presence of reporters, it’s more difficult to keep track of how the war and economic sanctions are affecting day-to-day life in Russia. That makes Rosenberg’s BBC reports stand out: he visited a grocery store to see how purchase limits are in place to prevent hoarding, and interviewed an 88-year-old woman who was selling possessions to buy food and medicine.
“It’s always important for journalists to have their feet on the ground,” Cooper said.
Television journalists are affected more severely by the response to restrictions. Live shots from Moscow’s Red Square have disappeared. The NBC “Nightly News” brief report on Navalny’s sentence came from Richard Engel in Ukraine. CBS News has run BBC reports. CNN used old-fashioned “Kremlinology” techniques of examining pictures to speculate on whether Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu has fallen out of favor.
The BBC said it restored its reporting from Russia after considering the new law’s implications “alongside the urgent need to report from inside Russia.” However, the company’s Russian-language service is no longer reporting from inside the country.
That’s left Rosenberg to wander the streets. In one report, he interviewed a parliament member who insisted there were no political prisoners in all of Russia.
“That is precisely the picture the Kremlin paints for the Russian people, hoping that they’ll believe that there’s no repression here, no war, no problem,” Rosenberg said.
The BBC declined a request to talk about whether there’s been Russian government pushback against his work.
After the new law was announced, ABC News’ James Longman reported from Moscow about the early impact of the West’s economic sanctions and Putin’s “assault on free speech.”
“There is a creeping realization that 30 years of progress is about to end,” Longman said.
In the weeks since, there have been no reports from inside Russia by ABC News correspondents. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/journalists-impeded-not-muzzled-by-russian-reporting-rules/ | 2022-04-01T19:15:34Z |
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