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FDA temporarily suspends order banning Juul cigarettes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration issued an administrative stay Tuesday on the order it issued last month for vaping company Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the market.
The agency said on Twitter that the stay temporarily suspends the marketing denial order while it conducts further review, but does not rescind it.
The FDA issued the initial order banning Juul sales on June 23. A day later, a federal appeals court temporarily blocked the government ban.
The initial FDA action was part of a sweeping effort by the agency to bring scientific scrutiny to the multibillion-dollar vaping industry after years of regulatory delays.
To stay on the market, companies must show that their e-cigarettes benefit public health. In practice, that means proving that adult smokers who use them are likely to quit or reduce their smoking, while teens are unlikely to get hooked on them.
The FDA originally said Juul’s application left regulators with significant questions and didn’t include enough information to evaluate any potential health risks. Juul said it submitted enough information and data to address all issues raised.
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted Juul’s request for a hold while the court reviews the case.
On Tuesday, the FDA said it has determined “there are scientific issues unique to the Juul application that warrant additional review.”
Still, it said, the stay and the review do not “constitute authorization to market, sell or ship Juul products.”
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Cytta to Provide Cutting Edge Technology for Commaris's SEEKER UAV Fleet
WOBURN, Mass., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Commaris™, a brand of Terrafugia, Inc. delivering uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) for commercial operations, today announced a new partnership with Cytta Corp (OTCQB: CYCA), a company that specializes in video compression technology for mission-critical video streaming and integrated communications capabilities. This partnership entails that Commaris will collaborate with Cytta to engineer an integrated proof-of-concept system deploying Cytta's IGAN (Incident Global Area Network) command system and SUPR video compression technology in its newly introduced fleet of Commaris SEEKER UAVs. The SEEKER UAV is designed to be utilized in multiple first-responder applications and other industries worldwide.
"We are excited to launch our new partnership with Cytta and leverage their groundbreaking communications solutions for high-bandwidth video. Cytta's IGAN is a unique tool for video collaboration that includes the integration of video feeds from unmanned operations. With IGAN, our SEEKER UAV will make it simple for participants to not only remotely stream an airborne video feed in real-time, but also remotely send in-flight video commands such as video zoom on an area of interest," said Kevin Colburn, President of Terrafugia and its Commaris UAV brand. "Combined, our two companies' products will be a game-changer for public safety organizations for incident management, disaster relief, and other situations."
Cytta's IGAN platform is a fully integrated, multimedia connectivity platform that incorporates integrated features, including an "advanced interactive mapping" feature. The new features of the IGAN 2.0 ICS (Incident Command System) allow for the collection and dissemination of real-time video and audio situational awareness while concurrently serving as a real-time information collection and integration tool. Cytta's proprietary SUPR ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) system delivers real-time compression of video streams for streaming HD, 4K, and higher resolution video in bandwidth-constrained environments while reducing required technical resources.
"Commaris's Seeker UAV is one of the most advanced and functional in the aircraft industry, which is why Cytta is eagerly embracing our partnership with this innovative and exciting Company," said Gary Campbell, CEO of Cytta Corp. "By partnering with Commaris, we look forward to jointly engineering an unparalleled Commaris product that incorporates both our IGAN and SUPR connectivity systems. With the addition of our proprietary technology, SEEKER aircraft across the world will be able to offer customers realtime, safe, secure, and actionable information in sensitive environments on an ongoing basis."
The SEEKER's innovative, electric, fixed-wing/VTOL hybrid aircraft is designed to perform a wide variety of commercial inspection operations, including security and surveillance, inspections, surveying, mapping, and more. It has a long-endurance capability, with up to three or more hours of flight time without a battery change, and it supports multiple payload configurations of up to 10 pounds at a top speed of 75 mph.
To learn more about Cytta and to get in touch, please visit www.Cytta.com. If interested in partnering with Commaris or becoming a reseller of the SEEKER, please visit www.Commaris.com.
Commaris, a brand of Terrafugia, Inc., delivers uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) for commercial operations in power, gas, oil, mapping, agriculture, security, and more. Its flagship UAV, the SEEKER, provides industry-leading flight times with ultra-low noise output, fast and precise vertical takeoff and landing, and dual-GPS systems with automated route planning. The SEEKER's extensive payload-carrying capability is customizable with a variety of modular options, such as a 30x optical zoom EO/IR camera for inspection, a 120-megapixel high-resolution camera for terrain mapping and 3D modeling, a six-band multispectral camera designed for precision agriculture analysis, a LiDAR system, a laser methane sensor, or a corona discharge sensor, most of which will feature the ability to stream data to the operator in near-real-time. Terrafugia and Commaris are members of the Geely Technology Group. For more information on Commaris, please visit www.Commaris.com.
Cytta Corp (OTCQB: CYCA) develops and distributes proprietary software technology designed to shift how video/audio data is integrated, streamed, consumed, transferred, and stored. Cytta has created video/audio integration software with intelligence gathering capability, advanced video compression, and portable/SaaS hardware/software systems that solve real-world problems in large markets. Cytta wants its products to enable and empower the world to consume higher quality video/audio/information anywhere and anytime. Cytta's ultimate goal is to create/deliver a high-quality video/audio/information real-time platform that is not readily discernible from on-the-ground reality, creating a virtual "Reality Delivered" system for all parties utilizing our technology.
Cytta's proprietary intelligent IGAN 2.0 Incident Command System (ICS) system integrates any available video and audio streams, enabling real-time situational awareness while providing relevant and detailed actionable intelligence on an ongoing basis. The IGAN 2.0 ICS introduces real-time video and audio situational awareness while concurrently serving as a real-time intelligence collection and integration tool. Cytta's proprietary SUPR ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) system delivers real-time compression of video streams for all ISR applications. By utilizing a SUPR-enabled encoder onboard an unmanned system, video can be securely streamed in high definition through extremely low bandwidth with ultra-low latency.
For more information, please visit Cytta.com and the Cytta Video Channel on YouTube to view Cytta's vision, products, competitive advantages, marketplace, new product utilization, and markets.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate bargainers have reached agreement on a slimmed-down $10 billion package for countering COVID-19 with treatments, vaccines and other steps, but both parties’ bargainers ended up dropping all funding to help nations abroad combat the pandemic.
Yet a day after lawmakers announced the bipartisan accord, it was possible the measure could get entangled with an election-year battle over immigration, and it was unclear Tuesday how quickly the bill might move through Congress.
The compromise drew quick support Monday from President Joe Biden, who initially pushed for a $22.5 billion package. In a setback, he ended up settling for much less despite administration warnings that the government was running out of moneyto keep pace with the disease’s continued — though diminished — spread in the U.S.
“Every dollar we requested is essential and we will continue to work with Congress to get all of the funding we need,” said White House press secretary Jen Psaki. “But time is of the essence. We urge Congress to move promptly on this $10 billion package.”
Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., his party’s lead bargainer, abandoned Biden’s request to include $5 billion to help countries — especially poorer ones — where the disease is still running rampant.
The inability of Biden and top Democrats to protect the additional spending they wanted came after the two parties gridlocked over GOP demands to pay for it by pulling back unspent aid from earlier pandemic measures. It also reflected the diminished political force that battling COVID-19 has this election year, two years into a pandemic that began with bipartisan support for throwing trillions of dollars at it.
Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah, the lead GOP bargainer, hailed the accord as one that would address “urgent COVID needs.” He also trumpeted the measure’s savings, which he said meant it “will not cost the American people a single additional dollar.”
Still uncertain was whether objections by some Republicans might prevent the Senate from considering the bill this week, as Biden and Schumer want, before Congress begins a two-week recess.
As their price for letting the bill move quickly, Republicans were considering demanding a vote on an amendment barring Biden from lifting immigration restrictions. At least 10 GOP votes will ultimately be needed for the legislation to get the 60 votes it will need to clear the 50-50 Senate.
“We have an agreement,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said in a brief interview. “The question is when will we be able to process the bill, and honestly that’s just not clear yet.”
Some Republicans want an election-year vote on retaining curbs imposed by then-President Donald Trump during the height of the pandemic in 2020 that’s let authorities immediately expel migrants crossing the border from Mexico for public health reasons.
The ban is due to end May 23. And while Democrats largely favor immigration, the lifting of the restrictions could cause political problems for moderates due to the massive increase in migrants that its lapse would prompt.
In the House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and many liberals have criticized the ejection of global assistance. But leaders signaled they were ready to accept compromise.
While short of Biden’s agreement full request, “this package will fulfill immediate needs to secure more vaccines, boosters, testing and therapeutics to keep the pandemic at bay – and it must be enacted as quickly as possible,” Pelosi set an a statement released overnight.
Schumer said members of both parties want to craft a second spending measure this spring that could include funds to battle COVID-19 and hunger overseas and more assistance for Ukraine as it continues battling the Russian invasion. The fate of such a measure is uncertain.
Romney also suggested an openness to considering future money. “While this agreement does not include funding for the U.S. global vaccination program, I am willing to explore a fiscally responsible solution to support global efforts in the weeks ahead,” he said.
The agreement comes with BA.2, the new omicron variant, expected to spark a fresh increase in U.S. cases. Around 980,000 Americans and over 6 million people worldwide have died from COVID-19.
At least half the agreement’s $10 billion would be used to research and produce therapeutics to treat the disease, according to fact sheets from Schumer and Romney.
The money would also be used to buy vaccines and tests. At least $750 million would be used to research new COVID-19 variants and to expand vaccine production, the descriptions said.
Administration officials have said the government has run out of money to finance COVID-19 testing and treatments for people without insurance. They’ve also said funds are running low for boosters, vaccines focused on specific variants, free monoclonal antibody treatments and care for people with immune system weaknesses.
The deal is also a reduction from a $15 billion version that both parties’ leaders negotiated last month. Pelosi abandoned that plan after Democratic lawmakers rejected proposed cuts in state pandemic aid to help pay for the package.
The measure is fully paid for by pulling back unspent funds from previous pandemic relief bills that have been enacted, bargainers said.
Fact sheets said that includes savings from funds protecting aviation manufacturing jobs, assisting entertainment venues shuttered by the pandemic, helping states extend credit to small businesses and aiding agriculture. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/democratic-gop-senate-bargainers-reach-10b-covid-agreement/ | 2022-04-05T18:47:32Z |
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Heart Diagnostics Corporation, a clinical laboratory within the Eurofins network of companies, announced its launch today of a broad range of tests with a dried blood spot collection. The sample is collected at home or in a healthcare provider's office using drops of blood from a fingertip, applied onto special paper, and shipped to the laboratory in a prepaid mailer for analysis.
Boston Heart is poised to become a world leader in dried bloodspot testing for a broad range of applications including cardiovascular risk factors, type 2 diabetes, and wellness assessments for cognitive, nutritional, women's, and men's health. These innovative and convenient tests, available to healthcare providers and their patients, are especially valuable when venous blood draws are inconvenient or inaccessible. Boston Heart dried bloodspot testing is a highly accurate and reliable process, has been extensively validated, and has an average correlation of 96% with liquid venous blood.
Healthcare providers can order clinically curated test panels, and further customize them or create their own custom panels from over 40 biomarker options. A kit is provided to the patient containing clear instructions and everything needed for self-collection of blood from a fingertip, which dries on a special collection card. The patient then mails the sample to the laboratory using a provided prepaid mailer where the sample is analyzed using highly accurate and precise state-of-the-art equipment and confidentially reported via a secure portal. Results are typically reported within a week after collection.
Healthcare providers can gain access to this testing for patients by signing up with Boston Heart at no charge by calling Boston Heart Customer Care at 877.425.1252 or emailing customercare@bostonheartdx.com.
To learn more about dried blood spot testing visit Boston Heart Diagnostics at: https://bostonheartdiagnostics.com/providers-dried-blood-spot-testing/
Boston Heart Diagnostics ("BHD"), a subsidiary of Eurofins Scientific (EUFI.PA), is transforming the treatment of cardiovascular disease and related conditions by providing healthcare providers and their patients with novel, personalized diagnostics and integrated customized lifestyle programs that have the power to change the way clinicians and patients communicate about disease and improve health.
For more information on Boston Heart Diagnostics, please visit www.BostonHeartDiagnostics.com
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flutterwave, Africa's leading payments technology company, has completed the recruitment process for its inaugural Graduate Trainee Program, hiring 200 trainees, growing its employee base by 38%. The paid program aims to nurture young Nigerians by up-skilling them with technical and soft skills, exposing them to the company's solutions and products, and giving them experience working at a global organization. The Program is the New Chief of People and Culture's first project upon rejoining Flutterwave.
Mansi Babyloni, the New Chief People and Culture Officer was previously Flutterwave's Global Head of People Strategy and Special Projects in 2020, before she left for an opportunity at PwC's People and Org. practice in London, UK. She rejoins Flutterwave as the CPO and will be focusing on investing in people, culture and processes to drive growth for the organization.
Flutterwave opened the application portal on July 1st 2022 to enable young graduates across Nigeria to apply for various positions at the company. The portal closed on July 15th with 11,000 applications and 200 candidates making it into the program after a thorough recruitment process. The candidates received their offers August 5th, with their 2-weeks onboarding to commence immediately.
The program aims to support young talent in Nigeria who will in turn support Flutterwave's growing need for talent, as it works to meet its growth and expansion objectives. Flutterwave currently supports over 1,000,000 businesses and requires a steady stream of fresh new talent in order to sustain its continued growth.
Mansi Babyloni, Chief People and Culture Officer, Flutterwave, said, "I'm thrilled to be back at Flutterwave as the Chief People Officer. This role offers me the opportunity to invest in the talent, develop our people and make us the best employer out there - things I am deeply passionate about. My work starts with the Flutterwave Graduate Trainee Program which has been a passion project of the People and Culture Team for a long time and we are delighted that it is now a reality. The program aims to teach our graduate trainees highly transferable skills via an on the job training methodology, skills that will set them up for success for the entirety of their careers. Flutterwave is what it is because of the talent, passion and innovation of a driven squad. We believe supporting the next generation of young talent to realize their potential is the most important way that we can give back to the community. This program is critically important to supporting our strategic growth needs, as we continue to expand across markets and geographies. As a global company, we're looking forward to how this program can grow across other countries."
Olugbenga GB Agboola, Founder and CEO, Flutterwave, said, "The graduate trainee program is a key part of our continued efforts to support young talent and help them kick start their career. Over the years, we've been thinking about developing a program that serves as a pipeline for talent from the University to the workforce. We're happy that Mansi and the entire People and Culture team at Flutterwave have made this a reality. Because of this project, 200 people will have an opportunity to break into their careers and get started on the path towards achieving their dreams. We're elated that Mansi is back and pushing impactful projects in her first month with us."
About Flutterwave
Flutterwave is a payments technology company that enables businesses across the world to expand their operations in Africa and other emerging markets through a platform that enables cross-border transactions via one API. Flutterwave has processed over 200M transactions worth over USD $16B to date and serves more than 1,000,000 businesses including Uber, Flywire, Booking.com, etc. The Company's key advantage is international payment processing in 150 currencies and multiple payment modes including local and international cards, mobile wallets, bank transfers, Barter by Flutterwave, etc. Flutterwave has an infrastructure reach in over 34 African countries, including Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa. For more information on Flutterwave's journey, please visit www.flutterwave.com.
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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the electric bike industry, the courage to upgrade and experiment with innovation is an important factor in meeting the needs of users. In September 2022, the electric fat tire bicycle brand Cyrusher launched its new model Kommoda step electric bicycle and officially launched the US, UK, EU and Japanese markets.
Cyrusher electric bike kommoda step-though ebikeThe debut of the Kommoda breaks the design mold of the brand's previous models with a low step-through frame design for rider straddling and an irresistibly unique look that appeals to consumers in all segments.
The appearance of the new model Kommoda is the first step in the brand's effective attempt to move toward a more diverse design of e-bikes in 2022. After the brand introduced the model in online media and platform sales, Kommoda is being examined by the general public and professional electric bicycle platforms.
It is confident enough to conquer the rigorous and meticulous scrutiny of experienced judges. It is also highly recognized among cycling enthusiasts for the perfection of its performance configuration and the new step-through frame design.
Cyrusher Kommoda's sleek and innovative design is both classic and innovative. Step-through bike frames are not uncommon, but Kommoda has made a classic remake of the step-through electric bike frame and equipped it with fat tires to make it overall look more chic and innovative.
The new model's design conveys the vitality and emotion of Cyrusher's electric bikes, guiding the brand's future innovation in model designs. It also reflects the manufacturer's relentless pursuit of meeting the needs of different types of riders, creating fun-to-use personal mobility products, and offering people new lifestyle ideas.
With the brand's persistence and the newly designed look of Kommoda, it effectively blends the traditional step-through frame and fat tires on the market, presenting consumers with a fully functional and unique electric fat tire bike.
Meeting the Changing Needs of Customers with Comfort
Kommoda is named after the word "comoda", which means "comfort" in Spanish. Comfort is a critical attribute in the design of this low-step fat-tire electric mountain bike.
The Kommoda embodies the latest Cyrusher design features: a comfortable and convenient step-through frame structures, fat tires for all terrains, a full suspension with front and rear shock absorbers for rider stability, an illuminated headlight, and brake light for night riding, and a color display.
These designs are closely tied to the core of the Cyrusher brand, allowing each Cyrusher electric fat-tire bike to be a vivid image of the brand's insistence on presenting interesting products to its customers, both in terms of basic configuration and appearance.
The new step-through frame structure is designed to attract more attention from cyclists and enhance the "must-have" psychological feeling with the perfect configuration and fashionable appearance, quietly allowing consumers to change and gain a new lifestyle.
Breakthrough Upgrade to Give Customers a New Riding Experience
At the beginning of the low-step design, most Cyrusher brand electric bikes appeared in the market with a step-through structure. As the manufacturer strived to create the most satisfying products for its customers, those who loved Cyrusher gave the brand many suggestions. Developing new products in response to customer requests became a significant motivation for the brand.
After listening to and accepting customer input, Cyrusher introduced the Kommoda model to meet the needs of customers who wanted the right electric bike for their loved ones, creating the Kommoda as a couple's model with other larger Cyrusher models, such as the Cyrusher XF900 step-over electric bike.
The Kommoda's frame structure uses a step-through construction combined with fat tires for off-road uses, solving the problem of difficult straddle riding for riders with smaller frames or limited mobility. Unlike the diamond-shaped structure of the step-through with a top tube, the new model has a triangular frame structure with a lower center of gravity, allowing the rider to control the steering performance and stability during the ride. The new design breaks through the limitations of the previous frame and allows more and more customers of the electric bike brand to have a unique riding experience.
Kommoda's Unique Features
The Cyrusher electric bike brand's refreshed Kommoda has a very bright appearance. It represents a new power for Cyrusher to break the inherent design pattern and appear in the electric bike market. So what kind of unique style does it possess, and what kind of new experience does it bring consumers?
Suspension
The newly designed model Kommoda has a motorcycle-style front suspension that can be turned on and off in different riding situations. There is also a spring-loaded rear suspension for customers to add efficient protection for the lower back. The full suspension configuration is designed to give consumers more confidence and can reflect the brand's focus on comfortable riding features and emphasis on user-friendly product features.
Frame design
The 6061 aluminum alloy full suspension frame with a low-step structure is the focus of the brand's new design. The low-step design means that the manufacturer always puts most people's satisfaction first. Among the types of lifestyles that are close to nature, outdoor sports are a more common choice. The new step-through structure is more focused on connecting the rider to the comfort and convenience of outdoor activities, breaking away from the diamond-shaped geometry of the previous product, and integrating the passion for sports and a safer and more convenient way of straddling the frame in a design that meets the different needs of different height riders of electric mountain bikes riding on the frame structure.
Fat Tire
Like its previous models, the Kommoda uses fat tires, but the difference is that the new design has 20" x 4" tires, which are smaller than the tires on the brand's other models. This design is compatible with the lower-step frame. This means that the fat tire model also satisfies Cyrusher electric bike riders in an all-terrain environment with just as good traction. The combination of a step-through frames and fat tires is also the soul of Cyrusher's new design.
Cyrusher Global Electric Bike Brand
Cyrusher is constantly pushing the envelope.
Until now, the electric bicycle has experienced eight years of continuous optimization and update as well as creative design to get more and more fans who love to ride.
Headquartered in Shenzhen, China's Silicon Valley, the company has distribution centers in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Japan. It also offers offline store test rides in several countries, including the US, UK and France.
The brand's bikes are also internationally tested for quality and meet CE, UL, Rhos and FCC standards. The brand name is also registered and recognized in Australia, China, the EU, Japan, Korea, and the US.
The Cyrusher team, with its meticulous professionalism, relentless efforts, and perseverance, has always given back to every customer who loves Cyrusher with quality products and attentive services, constantly advancing the idea of going out of the country into the world and getting long-term development.
The growth of the brand is the same as cycling, to keep the balance, it is necessary to keep moving forward. Cyrusher Kommoda's new design takes a new step forward in 2022, as the Cyrusher electric fat bike brand opens the door to international growth by offering quality personal mobility products and attentive service with the utmost sincerity in exchange for the trust of its customers.
If you are interested in Cyrusher specialized electric mountain bikes, you can find more information about Cyrusher at the following link.
UK official website: www.cyrusher.co.uk
French official website: www.cyrusher.fr
German official website: www.cyrusher.de
Phone: (800) 778-0116
Email: support@cyrusher.com
124 S 600 W Suite 102, Logan UT 84321
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SOURCE cyrusher | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/09/06/cyrusher-kommoda-first-newly-designed-step-through-ebike-2022-breaking-mold-previous-designs/ | 2022-09-06T09:52:56Z |
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EVERFI, Inc., a leading social impact education innovator, today announced that it has awarded a total of $483,000 in college scholarships to K-12 students throughout the United States in the 2021-2022 school year. Scholarships were distributed to 279 students to be used by families to contribute to a 529 College Savings Plan for their children.
Students compete for EVERFI scholarships by submitting original essays, artwork, and projects to contests related to EVERFI's critical skills curriculum. The contests are hosted by EVERFI and its strategic partners. In the 2021-2022 school year, the contests encouraged students to share ideas and reflect on critical topics such as career aspirations, financial literacy, and Black history.
"Students are more likely to attend college within three years of high school if they believe their families can afford it and providing these students with scholarships can make higher education more financially feasible," said Ray Martinez, president and co-founder, EVERFI. "It's our goal to not only help students build critical skills like financial literacy but to provide them with access to scholarship funds and savings accounts. This year, we received more than 13,000 scholarship submissions on a variety of topics. We are proud to host so many scholarship opportunities to help students achieve their dreams and we plan to continue this effort in the upcoming school year."
Scholarship campaigns create an opportunity for students to earn funds for college that do not need to be repaid, learn more about options for financing higher education, and participate in conversations about important real-world issues. In particular, scholarships for 529 savings plans, as opposed to checks or cash prizes, carry several key benefits for students: students are able to receive the full prize amount and families can gain more awareness of 529 plans and ways to plan for college financially.
To learn more about EVERFI scholarship opportunities and how the company is giving back to students across the country, visit https://everfi.com/k-12/scholarships-contests/.
EVERFI, a Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) company, is an international technology company driving social impact through education to address the most challenging issues affecting society ranging from financial wellness to mental health to workplace conduct and other critical topics. Founded in 2008, EVERFI's Impact-as-a-ServiceTM solution and digital educational content have reached more than 45 million learners globally. In 2020, the company was recognized as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company and was featured on Fortune Magazine's Impact 20 List. The company was also named to the 2021 GSV EdTech 150, a list of the most transformative growth companies in digital learning. Blackbaud, the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, acquired EVERFI in December of 2021. To learn more about EVERFI please visit everfi.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter @EVERFI.
Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding expected benefits of products and product features. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks and the other risk factors occasionally set forth in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, of which free copies are available at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud's investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alliance upholds its competitive edge in the L&D landscape with the launch of a brand-new community - and the complete rebranding of another.
Following a very busy and exciting first half of 2022 with the launch of three new communities (Go-to-Market Academy, Finance Alliance, and Customer Marketing Alliance), The Alliance continues to scale with the release of its latest community, Competitive Intelligence Alliance.
The competitive intelligence space is evolving. CI is becoming a role of its own, and those responsible for CI must cascade that intel to and throughout the organization.
As the central source of intelligence for CI, Competitive Intelligence Alliance assists those responsible for CI with the necessary insights, resources, and foresight needed to thrive in their role. It's the ultimate hub for anyone who wants to accelerate their career and contribute to an organization's competitive advantage.
The Alliance has also breathed new life into one of its existing communities and unveiled the complete rebranding of B2B Marketing Alliance to Revenue Marketing Alliance.
So, why the rebrand?
In today's world, marketing and sales must support the customer in a holistic, contextual, and helpful way. Revenue marketing roles and practices advocate for this.
However, there's a genuine lack of specific resources for revenue marketing. And, with over 471,000 people with the term 'revenue marketing' in their job title on LinkedIn, there's a clear gap in L&D for roles focused on revenue marketing and everything it entails.
We wanted to change that.
Revenue Marketing Alliance exists to unite, inform, and shape the revenue marketing space by equipping those in revenue marketing roles with the people, information, and platform to succeed in their role.
Revenue Marketing Alliance is the first brand dedicated to elevating and uniting the revenue marketing role, and ensuring that we (and our community members) are always one step ahead of the curve.
Richard King, Founder & CEO of The Alliance, said: "Competitive intelligence is something we've spoken about a lot across all The Alliance brands, but we're really excited to finally give those involved with competitive intelligence the standalone resource it needs - and deserves.
"Revenue Marketing Alliance is another one we're really pumped for. We all know how crucial sales and marketing are to any organization's success, and this community's there to shine a spotlight on that and ensure companies all over the world are nurturing next-generation marketers with a laser-focus on revenue.
"This year's been a crazy for one growth in terms of headcount, products, and communities, and we can't wait to see what's next."
Contact:
Richard King
richard@allienceled.io
www.allianceled.io
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Celebrating the continued support of creative cocktail creation through the spirit of competition
NEW YORK, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) — the entity promoting, protecting and developing the Cognac Geographic Indication and its culture — is pleased to announce the 3rd annual Cognac Connection launches tomorrow June 4, 2022 on #NationalCognacDay in the United States. The third iteration of this virtual program has the core objective of educating and inspiring cocktail professionals on the Cognac region and spirit, as well as providing support to bartenders during what continues to be a challenging time for the industry. Industry veterans, Lynnette Marrero and Ivy Mix of Speed Rack, along with media outlet, VinePair, are once again partners for this initiative.
Claire Caillaud, Director of Communications, BNIC, shared, "We are committed to supporting the passionate and dedicated bartending community in the US, our #1 market. We look forward to the third year of the Cognac Connection Challenge being bigger and even better than the last."
Virtual events include an educational webinar for trade in July and weekly Instagram live chats with Speed Rack for the duration of the competition. The pillar of the campaign, the "Cognac Connection Challenge," is a cocktail competition open to all professional bartenders/mixologists. Entrants are required to submit an original cognac-based cocktail recipe, which will be judged both on creativity and taste, along with other criteria.
This year, the competition will run from June 4 through August 5, 2022. The judging panel includes certified Cognac Educator Kellie Thorn, Lynnette Marrero and Ivy Mix of Speed Rack and a VinePair representative. Ten winning bartenders will each receive an educational award of $1,000, and their cocktails will be showcased across social media channels. Recipes will be compiled into a digital recipe book available for download this fall on CognacConnection.com. In addition to the $1,000 award, the top three bartenders will also travel to Cognac, France to continue their Cognac education first-hand.
"It's fantastic to be partnering with the BNIC again for a third year of the Cognac Connection," shared Ivy Mix, Co-Founder of Speed Rack. "The organization does an incredible job of inspiring and lifting the industry through its annual cocktail competition and it's been a joy seeing our members participate each year," added Co-Founder Lynnette Marrero.
Visit CognacConnection.com for complete campaign details and competition rules.
ABOUT THE BNIC
The BNIC (Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac) represents, fosters and protects the Cognac Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée in France and abroad. In the 150 countries where Cognac is sold, this AOC assures consumers a product of exceptional quality. With a membership that equally represents the agricultural and commercial interests of Cognac, the BNIC is the consultative and decision-making body for the 4,260 winegrowers, 120 distillers and 280 merchants of the Cognac appellation.
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- This recommendation may help reduce the risk of the flu and flu-related complications in this high-risk population
- Fluzone® High-Dose Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine) and Flublok® Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine) are both proven to help prevent more cases of flu in older adults compared to a standard-dose vaccine as assessed in randomized controlled trials1,2
- In real-world evidence, they also demonstrated a reduction in flu-related complications.3,4
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published the updated Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidance granting preferential recommendation for specific flu vaccines in people age 65+ in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), a journal highlighting the latest in public health news and communicating recommendations derived from science-based research.5
Sanofi's Fluzone® High-Dose Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine) and Flublok® Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine) were among the flu vaccines preferentially recommended by the CDC ACIP for adults 65+. The recommendation included the use of specific flu vaccines for adults 65+ including higher dose vaccines. If none of these are available at the time of administration, people in this age group should get any other age-appropriate influenza vaccine instead.6
Influenza disproportionately impacts the 65+ population, underrepresented communities, and people with co-morbidities such as diabetes, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and heart disease.7 Since 2010, the CDC estimates between 70% and 85% of seasonal flu-related deaths have occurred in people 65+, and between 50% and 70% of seasonal flu-related hospitalizations have occurred among people in this age group.8 The ACIP flu vaccination guidance will ensure the high-risk population of adults 65+ are immunized with the vaccine best suited for their needs.
Michael Greenberg, MD, MPH
North America Medical Head of Vaccines at Sanofi
"We remain committed to ensuring adults 65 and older have access to flu vaccines, demonstrated to protect them from what really matters, such as flu-related hospitalizations due to cardiovascular events and pneumonia. While the ACIP's guidance is a good first step, as a leader in flu vaccines, we believe more can be done to provide healthcare providers with additional guidance."
About Fluzone® High-Dose Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine) and Flublok® Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine)
Flublok Quadrivalent and Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent are indicated for immunization against disease caused by influenza A and B strains contained in the vaccine. Flublok Quadrivalent is given to people 18 years of age and older. Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is given to people 65 years of age and older.1,2
With protection against four flu strains, Fluzone High-Dose is the only influenza vaccine licensed for use in adults 65 years of age and older to have demonstrated superior efficacy in a randomized controlled trial versus a standard dose influenza vaccine for the prevention of laboratory-confirmed influenza illness and the only influenza vaccine with 10 years of data demonstrating protection from flu and its related complications.2,3,a,b In a meta-analysis of 15 published reports, including approximately 34 million people, those who received Fluzone High-Dose experienced approximately an 18% reduction in cardiorespiratory hospitalizations and 28% decrease in pneumonia hospitalizations, both of which are reductions above what the standard dose vaccines provided.3
Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent builds on the legacy of the trivalent formulation, which was clinically proven to be 24.2% more effective at preventing flu than standard-dose Fluzone (Influenza Vaccine) in adults 65+.9 Based on data from Fluzone High-Dose (Influenza Vaccine), side effects were slightly more frequent after vaccination with Fluzone High-Dose compared to a standard-dose vaccine.10
The efficacy of trivalent formulation is relevant to Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent since both products are manufactured according to the same process and have overlapping compositions.2
Flublok Quadrivalent is the first and only recombinant influenza vaccine for adults 18+ proven in a clinical study to be 30% more effective than a standard dose vaccine (Fluarix Quadrivalent [Influenza Vaccine]) at preventing flu infection in over 9,000 adults 50+.1 In adults 50+, the most common side effects were tenderness, and/or pain at the injection site; headache, and tiredness.1,
The effectiveness of Flublok Quadrivalent was also judged by data from general day-to-day medical practice amongst more than 12 million adults 65 years and older, vaccination with Flublok Quadrivalent was compared to standard dose vaccines: this analysis of data captured during day-to-day medical practice of Medicare fee-for-service claims collected from during the 2019-2020 influenza season. A 5-vaccine relative effectiveness analysis showed Flublok Quadrivalent had 13.3% fewer flu-related hospitalizations and emergency room visits versus an egg-based standard dose quadrivalent flu vaccine. The other influenza vaccines evaluated within the study (Fluad, Fluzone High-Dose and Flucelvax Quadrivalent), also showed fewer flu-related hospitalizations and emergency room visits (8.2%, 6.8% and 2.8%, respectively) versus an egg-based standard dose quadrivalent flu vaccine. These data are based on one of three primary analyses. Two additional primary analyses were also conducted: two vaccine analyses comparing cell-derived inactivated quadrivalent influenza vaccine with an egg-based quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV4) and a quadrivalent recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV4) with IIV4.
Specific characteristics of 2019-2020 season, such as varied strain circulation, may have impacted results. Study limitations include lack of access to information to confirm specific viral cases may have reduced the impact of comparisons made in the study and distortion caused by unlimited variables could have affected results. In addition, the study period was cut off at the end of February 2020 to avoid potential bias from the overlap between influenza season and the escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US. This study was conducted by the FDA and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
aProven superiority in a clinical trial between Fluzone High-Dose (Influenza Vaccine) (trivalent formulation) and a standard-dose influenza vaccine2
bIncludes 10 years of evidence (2009-2019) with Fluzone High-Dose (trivalent formulation)3
Important Safety Information for Flublok® Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine) and Fluzone® High-Dose Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine)
Flublok Quadrivalent and Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent should not be given to anyone who has had a severe allergic reaction to any component of the vaccine (including eggs or egg products for Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent). In addition, Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent should not be given to anyone who has had a severe allergic reaction after previous dose of any influenza vaccine.
Tell your health care provider if you have ever had Guillain-Barré syndrome (severe muscle weakness) after a previous influenza vaccination.
If Flublok Quadrivalent and Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent are given to people with a compromised immune system, including those receiving therapies that suppress the immune system, the immune response may be lower than expected.
Vaccination with Flublok Quadrivalent and Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent may not protect all people who receive the vaccine.
For Flublok Quadrivalent, in adults 18 through 49 years of age, the most common side effects were tenderness, and/or pain where you got the shot; headache, tiredness, muscle aches, and joint pain. In adults 50 years of age and older the most common side effects were tenderness, and/or pain where you got the shot; headache, and tiredness.
For Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent, in adults 65 years of age and older, the most common side effects were pain, redness, and/or swelling where you got the shot; muscle aches, headache, and general discomfort.
For Flublok Quadrivalent and Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent, other side effects may occur.
Please see the Prescribing Information for Flublok Quadrivalent. Please see the Prescribing Information and Patient Information for Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent.
About Sanofi
We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.
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Scars of war seem to be everywhere in Ukraine after 3 months
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) - Piano music wafted from an apartment block on a recent spring evening in Kramatorsk, blending with distant artillery fire for a surreal soundtrack to a bomb-scarred neighborhood in the eastern Ukrainian city.
No matter where they live, the 3-month-old war never seems to be far away.
Those in towns and villages near the front lines hide in basements from constant shelling, struggling to survive with no electricity or gas — and often no running water.
But even in regions out of the range of the heavy guns, frequent air raid sirens wail as a constant reminder that a Russian missile can strike at any time — even for those walking their dogs, riding their bicycles and taking their children to parks in cities like Kyiv, Odesa and Lviv.
Curfews, checkpoints and fortifications are commonplace. So are fresh cemeteries, uprooted villagers and war-scarred landscapes, as Moscow intensifies its attacks in eastern and southern Ukraine.
“City residents are trying to return to regular life, but with every step, they stumble upon either a crater or a ruined house or a grave in the yard,” said Andriy Pustovoi, speaking by phone to The Associated Press from the northern city of Chernihiv. “No one is cooking food over a bonfire or drinking water from a river anymore, but there’s a long way to go to a normal life.”
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Chernihiv was in the way of Russian forces as they advanced toward Kyiv early in the war. It was heavily bombarded, and Mayor Vladyslav Atroshenko said about half of its buildings were damaged or destroyed. At least 700 residents were killed, and part of a city park now holds a cemetery, where some of them are buried.
Its streets are mostly empty now, half of the shops have not reopened and public transportation is not working properly, said Pustovoi, a 37-year-old engineer.
Rail service to Kyiv was only restored this month, but people who fled are in no rush to return.
“The scariest thing is that neighboring Russia and Belarus are not going away from Chernihiv, which means that some of the residents that left when the war started may not come back,” Atroshenko said sadly.
Few people are seen on the streets of Kramatorsk, where storefront windows are boarded up or protected by sandbags, and it’s no wonder.
The eastern city has been hit several times, with the deadliest attack on April 8, when a missile struck near its train station where about 4,000 people had gathered to be evacuated before fighting intensified. In an instant, the plaza was turned into a scene of horror, with bodies lying on bloodstained pavement amid discarded luggage. A total of 57 people were killed, and over 100 wounded.
Kramatorsk is one of the largest in the industrial Donbas region of eastern Ukraine that has not been taken over by Russian forces. The region has been the site of battles between Moscow-backed separatists and Ukrainian government forces since 2014.
Elsewhere in the Donbas, the picture is even bleaker.
Ryisa Rybalko fled the village of Novomykhailivka, where she had been living first in a basement and then a bomb shelter at a school because of frequent shelling.
“We haven’t been able to see the sun for three months. We are almost blind because we were in darkness for three months,” Rybalko said. She arrived with her family in the town of Kiurakhove, driven by a fellow villager, and waited on Monday for a westbound bus.
Her son-in-law, Dmytro Khaliapin, said their village was pounded by artillery.
“Houses are ruined. It’s a horror,” he said.
In neighboring Luhansk province, 83-year-old Lida Chuhay left the hard-hit town of Lyman, also near the front line.
“Ashes, ruins. The northern parts, the southern parts, all are ruined,” she said Sunday as she sat on a train heading west from the town of Pokrovsk. “Literally everything is on fire: houses, buildings, everything.”
Chuhay and others from Lyman said much of the town was reduced to rubble by the bombardment. Anyone still there is hiding in shelters because it is too dangerous to venture out.
“They ruined everything,” said Olha Medvedeva, sitting opposite Chuhay on the train. “The five-story building where we were living, everything flew away — the windows, the doors.”
In cities farther from the front lines, air raid sirens sound so often that few pay attention and continue about their daily business.
After Russian forces failed to capture Kyiv in the opening weeks of the invasion and withdrew to the east, residents started to flow back into the capital. The nightly curfew has been cut by an hour, and public transportation started running longer to accommodate passengers.
Residents face long lines at gas stations, and the Ukrainian currency, the hryvnya, has weakened from 27 to the dollar at the start of the war to 37.
“Ukraine is being destroyed — not just by Russian bombs and missiles,” said Volodymyr Sidenko, an analyst at the Kyiv-based Razumkov Center think tank. “The fall in GDP (gross domestic product) and the sharp reduction in the revenue side of the budget have already been felt by every Ukrainian today. And this is just the beginning.”
But the National Opera resumed performances last week in Kyiv, with the audience advised how to reach the air raid shelter. No Russian operas are on the program.
And some restaurants, cafes and shops in cities such as Odesa and Zaporizhzhia have reopened.
Lviv, the city in western Ukraine about 45 miles (70 kilometers) from the Polish border, has been inundated with more than 300,000 people fleeing the war. About 1,000 arrive at its railway station daily.
“We judge the intensity of the fighting in the east not by (what) the news says but by waves of refugees, which have been growing in recent weeks again,” said Alina Gushcha, a 35-year-old chemistry teacher who volunteers at the rail station to help arrivals.
Hotels, campgrounds, universities and schools ran out of space long ago, and the city has built temporary housing that resembles shipping containers in city parks.
“In the months of the war, I’ve learned to be happy about every day without shelling and bombardment,” said Halyna Shcherbin, 59, outside her container-like home in Stryiskyi Park, where she lives with her daughter and two granddaughters. That gratitude is perhaps linked to the fact that they left Kramatorsk the day before the deadly missile attack.
Lviv also comes under regular Russian bombardment because it’s the gateway for Western military aid. Its Old Town architectural treasures, including the Boim Chapel and the Latin Cathedral, are protected by either metal shielding or sandbags.
In cities and towns of southern Ukraine, not far from the Crimean Peninsula that Moscow annexed in 2014, the war continues to flare with regularity.
Parts of the city of Mykolaiv often come under attack, and its streets are mostly empty and businesses closed. In some neighborhoods, the scars of war are clear, with blast marks on sidewalks, burned-out stores and shrapnel embedded in walls. The Russian-occupied city of Kherson is only 58 kilometers (36 miles) to the east.
In the village of Velyka Kostromka, south of the city of Kryvy Rih, the remaining residents try to go on with life despite the occasional shelling.. At least 20 houses were damaged on a recent morning, including three that were destroyed. A woman and her three children narrowly escaped with their lives.
Hours later, a farmer was back in his potato field, surveying a small crater left behind. With barely a shrug, he raked over it.
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The MV platform is available nationwide as financial literacy instruction mandates spread.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Money Vehicle, a leading education technology (EdTech) company dedicated to closing the financial literacy gap in the U.S., is announcing that its virtual financial literacy course has launched in Ohio. Governor Mike DeWine signed into law new financial education requirements late last year, mandating that all public school students in the state take a stand-alone, full-semester personal finance course, a rule also in effect in 15 states around the country. The Money Vehicle course aligns with Ohio's specific standards, making it an ideal, turnkey solution for students, educators, and school districts.
"Ohio's financial literacy mandate will ensure that students across the state have the opportunity to change their lives, and we could not be more proud that Money Vehicle will empower teachers to deliver this impact in their classrooms," said Jedidiah Collins CFP®, founder of Money Vehicle.
As of the beginning of July this year, ninth-graders in Ohio must earn one-half credit of financial literacy in order to graduate, according to the Ohio Department of Education's rules. The standards mandate instruction on financial topics including managing bank accounts, budgeting basics, and contending with debt. The Money Vehicle course walks through the first 10 steps of a financial journey, teaching students the basic principles of personal finance, as well as how to speak the language of money.
"I was a banker for 41 years and I saw the results of us not teaching our children financial literacy, " Ohio state Senator Steve Wilson, chair of the Ohio Senate's Financial Institutions and Technology Committee, and a primary sponsor of the bill, told CNBC when the requirements were signed into law. "I wanted to do something about it."
Money Vehicle is designed for classrooms and is an industry leader in resources for educators. The course was developed by financial and educational experts—teachers and administrators among them, who have decades of experience rolling out school projects. Money Vehicle is already being used by school districts nationwide, as well as being used on college campuses and by professional sports leagues.
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Forever Stamps Highlight the National Marine Sanctuaries System
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service dedicated 16 new Forever stamps today celebrating the nation's underwater treasures that showcase the abundant wildlife and diverse ecosystems found throughout the National Marine Sanctuary System. The ceremony took place at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
For 50 years, U.S. national marine sanctuaries and marine national monuments have protected areas with special ecological, cultural and historical significance.
"Protecting our environment is one of the most important things we can do now and for future generations," said William D. Zollars, a member of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, who served as the dedicating official. "The habitats protected by these marine sanctuaries and monuments help ensure the survival of threatened and endangered species. The National Marine Sanctuaries Forever stamps celebrate these habitats. Customers can share the beauty of these protected areas when they send mail to family and friends."
Zollars was joined by Paul Scholz, deputy assistant administrator at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Ocean Service, and Leon Panetta, former secretary of defense and co-chair of the Monterey Bay Chapter of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.
"The National Marine Sanctuary stamp series is a colorful celebration of the beauty, abundance, and diversity of our nation's most iconic underwater places," said Paul M. Scholz, deputy assistant administrator for the National Ocean Service. "As these stamps circulate across the nation, we hope they'll generate excitement about these incredible places, and what people can do to help protect them. We especially hope they inspire people to visit a national marine sanctuary. Perhaps, the stamps will even inspire a child who one day grows up to become a marine biologist, environmental educator, science communicator, or a passionate protector of our blue planet."
The Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act, which established a framework for designating national marine sanctuaries, was signed into law on Oct. 23, 1972. Today, the National Marine Sanctuary System is managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Encompassing more than 620,000 square miles, the sanctuary system currently comprises 15 national marine sanctuaries and two marine national monuments, stretching from the North Atlantic to the South Pacific, and from the Florida Keys to the Pacific Northwest.
Protecting some of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world, the National Marine Sanctuary System preserves habitats that are especially vital for the survival of threatened and endangered species, including threatened green sea turtles, endangered Hawaiian monk seals and critically endangered Southern Resident killer whales. The system also safeguards important feeding and breeding grounds for humpback whales, seabirds such as albatross and shearwaters and a variety of other species.
The sanctuary system balances the protection of the nation's maritime ecosystems and maritime history by allowing visitors to enjoy the sanctuaries responsibly. The majority of U.S. national marine sanctuaries and marine national monuments are open for sustainable recreation, including diving and snorkeling, kayaking and canoeing, sailing and sport fishing. Their educational centers attract thousands of visitors each year. They also help preserve and celebrate the ancient sites, cultural artifacts and living traditions of the Indigenous peoples who have inhabited these regions for millennia.
The pane of 16 stamps includes photographs taken by Daryl Duda, Michael Durham, Mark Sullivan, Peter Turcik and Norbert Wu, and by NOAA employees Wendy Cover, Jeff Harris, Elliott Hazen, Joseph Hoyt, Ed Lyman, Greg McFall, Matt McIntosh, G. P. Schmahl and Kate Thompson.
"National Marine Sanctuaries" appears in blue type at the top of the pane. The words "USA" and "Forever" are at the bottom left of each stamp. A map of the National Marine Sanctuary System, illustrated by Todd M. Detwiler, is printed on the back of the pane. Art director Greg Breeding designed the pane using existing photographs.
News of the stamps are being shared with the hashtag #MarineSanctuariesStamps.
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National rents grew at a double-digit annual pace (+15.5%) for the 10th straight month in May, but by the smallest amount since fall 2021 – hinting at potential relief to come later this year
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. median rental price hit its latest new high of $1,849 per month in May, representing a 26.6% increase since 2019 before the pandemic began, according to the Realtor.com® Monthly Rental Report released today. While May marked the 10th straight month of double-digit annual growth in national rents, the increase was the smallest since September 2021, offering renters a glimpse of a light at the end of the tunnel.
"There's no question that renters are facing sky high prices. And with rising inflation reflecting price jumps for both rents and everyday expenses, many renters are feeling the strain on their finances," said Realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale. "Still, our May data suggests that the rent surge is beginning to lose some steam, in part because incomes can't keep up, even in the strong job market. Although rent growth remains historically high, the rate has been gradually cooling since January, pulling back from 2021's feverish pace. In a bit of good news for renters, the deceleration picked up in May which means if these trends continue, last month's prediction of rents surpassing $2,000 sometime this summer is going to take longer to materialize."
May 2022 Rental Metrics – National
National rents maintain double-digit growth, but cool slightly from 2021's record pace
For Americans looking for available rental units within their budgets, May trends offer bittersweet news. On one hand, national rents posted the smallest year-over-year gain (+15.5%) since September 2021, moderating from their January peak (+17.3%) for the fourth consecutive month. As a result, rents took a step back from their previous projection of surpassing $2,000 by as early as this summer. In fact, if rent growth continues cooling, typical asking rents may not reach that milestone until next year. Additionally, with the for-sale housing supply recovery forecasted to accelerate in the second half of the year, a rise in first-time buying opportunities could take even more pressure off rental demand and prices.
Still, rental affordability remained a significant challenge for many renters across the country in May. The U.S. median rental price continued its record-breaking streak, hitting a new high ($1,849) for the fifteenth month in a row and reaching 26.6% higher than in May 2019 before the onset of COVID. Additionally, all unit sizes posted double-digit rental price gains year-over-year: studios, up 16.9% to $1,530; one-bedrooms, up 15.2% to $1,708; and two-bedrooms, up 14.8% to $2,076. Rising inflation is further compounding the strain on households' monthly budgets, as higher costs of rents and regular expenses continue to outpace income growth.
Renters find relatively more affordable options where rental vacancy rates are lowest
In May, rents grew on a year-over-year basis in all 50 of the largest U.S. metros and at a faster pace than the national rate in nearly half (21) of these markets. The biggest annual rental price gains were registered in Miami (+45.8%), Orlando, Fla. (+28.4%), Providence, R.I. (+23.8%), San Diego (+22.7%) and Tampa, Fla. (+22.4%).
A key factor driving the ongoing rent surge is a lack of supply, as rental vacancy rates, which were already trending lower, have taken a sharp dive during the pandemic. These trends are magnified in the biggest cities that tend to attract younger residents, many of whom are in the early stages of their careers and looking for the flexibility in their living situations. Renting may also be a more desirable alternative to buying in these areas, where real estate has historically come at a premium. According to U.S. Census Bureau data from the first quarter of 2022, rental vacancy rates were lower inside (5.7%) versus outside (6.7%) the largest metro areas.
Realtor.com® analysis highlights the relationship between large markets' rental availability and prices. On one end of the spectrum, major tech hub Boston held the nation's fifth highest rent ($2,889) in May after posting a vacancy rate of just 2.4% in 2022-Q1. Conversely, renters may find more affordable options in relatively smaller and less densely populated secondary metros. Of the 10 areas with the highest vacancy rates, nine were among May's lowest-priced rental markets, led by Indianapolis with a significantly lower overall rent ($1,275) and higher vacancy rate (10.9%) than in Boston (see table below).
May 2022 Rental Metrics – Top 10 Metros by Lowest Vacancy Rates in 2022-Q1
May 2022 Rental Metrics – 50 Largest U.S. Metro Areas
Methodology
Data as of May 2022 for studio, 1-bedroom, or 2-bedroom units advertised as for-rent on Realtor.com®. Rental units include apartment communities as well as private rentals (condos, townhomes, single-family homes). National rents were calculated by averaging the medians of the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas, defined by the Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA). Realtor.com® began publishing regular monthly rental trends reports in October 2020 with data history going back to March 2019.
Note: With the release of its May 2022 Rental Report, Realtor.com® incorporated a new and improved methodology (see details here). As a result of these changes, the rental data released since May 2022 will not be directly comparable with prior publications and downloaded files. However, future releases, including historical data, will consistently apply the new methodology.
About Realtor.com®
Realtor.com® makes buying, selling, renting and living in homes easier and more rewarding for everyone. Realtor.com® pioneered the world of digital real estate more than 25 years ago, and today through its website and mobile apps offers a marketplace where people can learn about their options, trust in the transparency of information provided to them, and get services and resources that are personalized to their needs. Using proprietary data science and machine learning technology, Realtor.com® pairs buyers and sellers with local agents in their market, helping take the guesswork out of buying and selling a home. For professionals, Realtor.com® is a trusted provider of consumer connections and branding solutions that help them succeed in today's on-demand world. Realtor.com® is operated by News Corp [Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA] [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc. For more information, visit Realtor.com®.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The PAN Foundation is celebrating after the president signed four key Medicare reforms into law today through the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation that will make prescriptions and vaccines more affordable for 49 million people with Part D coverage.
The legislation includes, for the first time, an annual limit on what Medicare beneficiaries pay out of pocket for their prescription medications. Beginning in 2025, people on Medicare will spend no more than $2,000 per year out of pocket for their prescription medications and they will have the option to pay monthly, tandem provisions commonly referred to as "cap and smoothing."
For years, PAN has advocated for these commonsense reforms to make prescriptions and vaccines more affordable for people with Medicare Part D insurance. Though Medicare helps adults afford their healthcare, for many—especially those with a serious illness—the out-of-pocket costs are often prohibitive, totaling in the thousands or even tens of thousands. Half of all people with Medicare have incomes below $30,000, and till now, Medicare beneficiaries have been the only insured group in the U.S. who were not protected by an annual limit on their out-of-pocket responsibilities.
Today's bill signing ceremony was the final step to enact these health provisions after the Senate and House voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act last week. With Congressional approval and President Joe Biden's signature, greater access to care and financial relief is possible for the 49 million older adults and people with disabilities who rely on Medicare Part D for their prescriptions.
The law signed today includes:
- An annual limit of $2,000 on out-of-pocket costs for people with Medicare Part D
- An option to pay costs monthly, smoothing out the financial burden throughout the year for people with Medicare Part D
- An end to vaccine co-pays for people with Medicare Part D
- An expansion of the federal Extra Help program, allowing more people in need to qualify for financial assistance
"Today marks a huge step toward expanded healthcare access. These four Medicare reforms will mean grandparents don't have to choose between groceries and prescriptions. They will mean that the price of a vaccine won't stop someone with a chronic condition from getting immunized," said PAN President and CEO Kevin L. Hagan. "Ultimately, they mean improved health outcomes for 49 million people. This legislation will change lives."
PAN's Executive Vice President Amy Niles, who leads public policy and advocacy initiatives, echoed his enthusiasm for these reforms.
"PAN has advocated for these Medicare improvements for years, and we are thrilled to see them enacted into law, particularly the annual cap," she said. "I'd also like to thank the PAN advocates who sent tens of thousands of emails to their elected officials over the last few years sharing the impact these reforms would have on their health and lives. Today, their voices have been heard."
The PAN Foundation has long advocated for cap and smoothing for Medicare Part D and other patient-first measures. Read about our advocacy work.
The PAN Foundation is an independent, national 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to helping federally and commercially insured people living with life-threatening, chronic, and rare diseases with the out-of-pocket costs for their prescribed medications.
Since 2004, we have provided more than 1 million underinsured patients with $4 billion in financial assistance. Partnering with generous donors, healthcare providers and pharmacies, we provide the underinsured population access to the healthcare treatments they need to best manage their conditions and focus on improving their quality of life. Learn more at panfoundation.org.
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LATHAM, N.Y. and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CommerceHub, an industry-leading commerce network connecting supply, demand and delivery for the world's leading retailers and brands, and ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE: ECOM), a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable brands and retailers to increase global sales, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for CommerceHub to acquire the outstanding shares of ChannelAdvisor in a transaction led by global software investor and current shareholder of CommerceHub, Insight Partners. Under the terms of the agreement, ChannelAdvisor stockholders will receive $23.10 per share in cash, representing a premium of approximately 57% over the company's closing stock price on September 2, 2022, the last full trading day prior to this announcement. The boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved the transaction.
The complementary combination of CommerceHub and ChannelAdvisor expands capabilities for brands and retailers:
- Brands will be able to manage their public and private marketplaces alongside their retailer connections with a single vendor, improving efficiency by unifying first-party, dropship, and third-party integrations.
- Retailers will be able to access an even larger pool of brands, with over 18,000 customers transacting more than $50 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) and more than $500 million in digital marketing and retail media ad spend annually across the combined network.
- Companies across the network will be able to save on delivery costs and improve delivery experiences with Delivery Suite, and improve their consumer experience with Shoppable Media and Brand Analytics.
"CommerceHub and ChannelAdvisor have both established themselves as leading solutions for different segments of online retailers and brands. By coming together, we can provide an even broader network, enabling our combined customers to grow their businesses by discovering new products, new brands, and new channels," said Bryan Dove, CEO, CommerceHub.
"This is a tremendous opportunity for our customers, for our team members and our shareholders. This transaction positions the combined company to accelerate innovation and help shape the future of commerce," said David Spitz, CEO, ChannelAdvisor.
Investors that participated in this transaction include Insight Partners, GTCR, Sycamore Partners, and Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Financing for the transaction is being provided by Sixth Street and Golub Capital LLC (the "Financing Sources").
The proposed transaction is not subject to a financing condition and is expected to close in 2022. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals and approval by ChannelAdvisor's stockholders. The companies will operate independently until the proposed transaction is finalized.
Upon completion of the transaction, ChannelAdvisor will become a privately held company and shares of ChannelAdvisor common stock will no longer be listed on any public market.
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Baird is serving as financial advisor to ChannelAdvisor and Cooley LLP is acting as legal counsel to ChannelAdvisor.
Stifel and District Capital Partners are serving as financial advisors to CommerceHub. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is acting as legal advisor to CommerceHub and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP are acting as debt financing legal advisor to CommerceHub. Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor to GTCR and Sycamore Partners and Simpson Thacher & Barlett LLP served as legal advisor to Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Latham & Watkins LLP are acting as legal advisors to the Financing Sources.
CommerceHub is a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider with a commerce network connecting the world's leading retailers and brands with drop ship, marketplace, and delivery solutions. Since 1997, CommerceHub has helped the largest retailers expand their online businesses to expand selection, meet consumer demand, and improve margins. For more information visit www. commercehub.com.
ChannelAdvisor (NYSE: ECOM) is a leading multichannel commerce platform whose mission is to connect and optimize the world's commerce. For over two decades, ChannelAdvisor has helped brands and retailers worldwide improve their online performance by expanding sales channels, connecting with consumers across the entire buying cycle, optimizing their operations for peak performance, and providing actionable analytics to improve competitiveness. Thousands of customers depend on ChannelAdvisor to securely power their e-commerce operations on channels such as Amazon, eBay, Google, Facebook, Walmart, and hundreds more. For more information, visit www.channeladvisor.com.
This communication is being made in respect of the proposed transaction involving ChannelAdvisor and CommerceHub, Inc. In connection with the proposed transaction, ChannelAdvisor will be filing documents with the SEC, including preliminary and definitive proxy statements relating to and describing the proposed transaction. The definitive proxy statement will be mailed to ChannelAdvisor stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PRELIMINARY AND DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENTS AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE "SEC") IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE PROXY STATEMENT WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents (when they are available) and other related documents filed with the SEC at the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov, on ChannelAdvisor's website at www.channeladvisor.com or by contacting ChannelAdvisor Investor Relations at (919) 228-4817.
This communication does not constitute a solicitation of proxy, an offer to purchase, or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. ChannelAdvisor and its respective directors, executive officers and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from ChannelAdvisor stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about ChannelAdvisor's directors, executive officers and employees in the proposed transaction will be included in the proxy statements described above. Additional information regarding these individuals is set forth in ChannelAdvisor's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for ChannelAdvisor's most recent Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 13, 2022, and ChannelAdvisor's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022. To the extent ChannelAdvisor's directors and executive officers or their holdings of ChannelAdvisor securities have changed from the amounts disclosed in those filings, to ChannelAdvisor's knowledge, such changes have been or will be reflected on initial statements of beneficial ownership on Form 3 or statements of change in ownership on Form 4 on file with the SEC. These documents are (or, when filed, will be) available free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or at ChannelAdvisor's website at www.ChannelAdvisor.com.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Parked a few feet from the iconic pagoda at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a reimagined E-Z-Go golf cart that’s essentially filled with garbage. Plastic bottles tossed into recycling bins months ago are now neatly stacked in rows — and they’re for sale.
Going fast, too.
The electric cart houses hundreds of Indy 500 T-shirts made from waste. The clothes are as soft as anything on the shelves in the regular merchandise stores and cost roughly the same. And it’s no coincidence they’re getting prime retail space, essentially located at the front door to the famed racetrack.
They’re the centerpiece of IndyCar’s latest push to go green, dubbed “The Penske Initiative.” The series is taking more and more steps – some bigger than others – toward holding carbon-neutral races by 2050. No, really.
What may have been considered a laughable endeavor just a few years ago now seems like a reasonable goal despite IndyCar’s truckloads of fuel and tires, as well as countless pollutants like emissions, chemicals and petroleum products. And that doesn’t include the waste that will come with hosting nearly 300,000 fans for the 106th running of the Indy 500 on Sunday.
“It’s baby steps,” longtime IMS President Doug Boles said. “It’s like hundredths of a second for the cars. It doesn’t seem like much, but when you add up four or five changes, then all of sudden you’ve got a tenth of a second. That’s where we are. It’s lots of little things that at the end of the day hopefully make a big impact.”
That includes putting the traditional balloon release on pause because of environmental and wildlife impact concerns.
Here’s a look at some of the more notable ventures Penske Entertainment has undertaken to help combat global warming and do its part to wave the green flag on sustainability:
RENEWABLE FUEL
IndyCar will become the first North American racing series to use 100% renewable fuel in its race cars.
Shell, the longtime fuel sponsor for the open-wheel series, announced plans Friday to switch to a low-carbon fuel beginning in 2023. The new fuel will be a blend of second-generation ethanol derived from sugarcane waste and other biofuel, and it will create a fuel that is 100% composed of feedstocks categorized as renewable under the applicable regulatory frameworks. The oil giant says the fuel will decrease greenhouse gas emissions by 60% compared with fossil-based gasoline.
“You’ve got to be part of the solutions, and the way there is through these really potent partners who bring technology,” said Penske Entertainment President and CEO Mark Miles. “Carbon reductions come from great technology and innovators. We have both.”
RENEWABLE TIRES
Firestone has been working on a renewable tire since 2012 and is nearing the finish line to getting it on track.
The tire manufacturer created a research center in Mesa, Arizona, a decade ago and hired hundreds of biologists, chemists and botanists to help develop the guayule shrub. The guayule produces natural rubber and appears to be the future of racing tires.
Roughly 90% of the world’s rubber comes from Hevea brasiliensis in Southeast Asia. Harvesting those trees and getting the rubber back to North America is expensive and creates a heavy carbon footprint. It’s also subject to geopolitical instability.
The guayule is a cheaper, more sustainable alternative that renews itself in about three years and needs about 50% less water than other crops.
Guayule tires, distinguished by green-painted sidewalls, made their IndyCar debut during the Pit Stop Challenge on Friday. They will get a more significant test at the Music City Grand Prix in Nashville, Tennessee in August, when IndyCar will use tires made partially of guayule rubber.
“You don’t want to go straight to the Indianapolis 500,” said Cara Krstolic, director of race tire engineering for Bridgestone Americas Motorsports. “You want to get there in stages. One of the fun things about racing is every once and a while you get to showcase something that ends up in the car you and I will drive.”
ELECTRIC TRUCKS
Penske Truck Leasing used two fully electric tractor-trailers to haul all the race tires used in May from Firestone’s distribution center. IndyCar installed a high-speed charging station at IMS that can get a truck close to fully charged in about three hours. The trucks made six trips to relocate 12 trailers filled with tires.
The expansion of electric tractor-trailers and the installation of more charging stations could be the next carbon-saving steps for a series that crosses the country regularly.
COMPOSTING/DONATING
IMS installed a pilot program in May for collecting food waste and sending it to an off-site composting facility. Prepped and unused food, which in previous years would have gone in trash bins, is now being stored in a refrigerated trailer to be taken daily to food banks.
MOBILE MERCHANDISE
The electric golf cart filled with clothes made from recycling, though, has gotten the most attention at Indy this week. The cart has remained in one spot for the last two weeks, but officials plan to make it a rolling marketplace moving forward. It has a 50-mile range and comes equipped with an electric generator than runs LED lights and a point-of-sale device.
Each shirt is made partially from 6½ plastic bottles and uses water-based inks. There are five designs ranging in price between $32 and $35.
“When people get up there and feel the shirt, they can’t believe this is made out of plastic bottles,” said Raeann Suggs, senior buyer of merchandise for IMS and IndyCar. “I would have been like, ‘I’m not buying a shirt made out of plastic bottles. That’s going to be garbage!’ But it literally is garbage that feels amazing.”
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AIoT Services Inc. DBA Radair.io ("Radair.io" or the "Company"), a provider of high-grade, multi-protocol IoT (Internet-of-Things) devices, and IoT-based enterprise solutions to drive operational efficiencies across select industries, is pleased to announce the launch of its first consumer device, the Radair™ Mini Gateway.
The Radair Mini Gateway will support multiple ecosystems, including Helium (upon HIP19 approval) as well as The Radair Foundation's forthcoming ecosystem. The Mini Gateway will also be the industry's first light gateway with environmental monitoring that detects volatile organic compounds (VOCs), volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs), carbon monoxide, smoke, pollutants, and various gasses, with insights powered by an embedded 4-in-1 Bosch sensor. The Mini Gateway includes Wi-Fi 6E, GPS, and a barometric pressure (altitude) sensor to future-proof against changes in earning protocols, alongside the industry-leading LoRa concentrator, all elegantly built into a single device. With Bluetooth 5.2 for simple setup, rapid support from Radair.io's U.S.-based team, and an industry-leading warranty, the Radair Mini Gateway sets the new standard for IoT miners. Insider pricing of US$299 ($100 off MSRP) is limited to the first 1,000 pre-orders (https://radair.io/minigateway), with product delivery by December 2022.
"At Radair.io, we are working hard to deliver high-grade data mining solutions where others have fallen short," said Radair.io CEO, Nikhil Vasa. "Many products on the market today are based on severely constrained and generic components that will soon be obsolete, and come with inadequate customer support. With the Radair Mini Gateway, we've solved for these pain points. We actively design and prototype our products with the latest microprocessors, sensors, and components with frictionless future compatibility in mind. Our goal is to delight customers with state-of-the-art data mining technology that is easy to use, simply works, and is supported by our customer-obsessed team. The Radair Mini Gateway is our first step in realizing that goal, and we're just getting started."
In the coming weeks, Radair.io also plans to launch the first ever Bluetooth enabled Radair™ Smart 4G/LTE Communication Module, a commercial grade, low-power wide area network (LPWAN), cellular communication module with integrated LTE-M and NB-IoT antenna that supports a wide range of operationally inexpensive bands for global enterprise customers.
Radair.io was formed to empower customers by providing actionable, data-driven insights, through rapidly deployable, open, and modular solutions, everywhere. The Company plans to provide this service by building devices that will leverage existing networks like Helium and future global networks within LTE-M1, CBRS, 5G and Wi-Fi 6/7. The Company and its affiliates are the exclusive licensees of the mark "Radair" by The Radair Foundation.
Learn more about Radair.io here, and connect on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Reddit, and Radair.io.
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—Portable Inspection Tools Now More Precise, Easier to Use & Improve Productivity by 20%—
LAKE MARY, Fla., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO® Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced the release of the new FARO® VantageS6 Max and VantageE6 Max Laser Tracker series. The new laser trackers offer comprehensive, large-volume 3D measurement up to 80 meters, significantly streamlining processes and reducing inspection cycle times while ensuring complete confidence in the results.
The new Vantage Max enables organizations to increase their throughput while maintaining high inspection accuracy with an attractive 3D metrology option that expands upon the proven track record of the FARO Vantage series. The trackers maximize 6 degrees of freedom (6DoF) measurement capabilities via the optional 6Probe, enabling precise measurement of hidden areas and small features.
The 6Probe is a 6DoF solution that meets the dynamic measurement, speed and accuracy requirements of the most challenging industrial applications. With kinematic self-identifying styli, users can change probing tips quickly and measure without any recalibration, plus measure hidden areas outside of the tracker's line of sight with wide acceptance angles.
Moreover, the new Vantage Max provides more accurate 6DoF probing that helps speed up inspections and reduce the number of tooling changes and device moves. Previously, users relied on a spherically mounted retroreflector (SMR) to measure high accuracy points. In order to take these measurements, the user had to select an appropriate target nest and have line of sight. Typical users of the new trackers can now save up to 60 minutes each workday.
"With the higher accuracy of the Vantage Max, users can probe more points beyond the line of sight, using an SMR only for alignment points and ultra-precision measurements," said Leo Martinez, FARO Product Marketing Manager. "This results in a significant productivity improvement of 20% compared to lower accuracy probes."
FARO serves the 3D Metrology, AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction), O&M (Operations & Maintenance), and Public Safety Analytics markets. For over 40 years, FARO has been a pioneer in #RealityCapture, bridging the digital and physical worlds through data-driven reliable accuracy, precision, and immediacy, providing industry-leading technology solutions that enable customers to measure their world and use that data to make smarter decisions faster. For more information, visit www.faro.com.
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The Spark Compass world's first event/action real-time, real-world behavioral communication platform that delivers measurable, verifiable results of consumer communications is now enhanced with Group FiO's proven AI-driven campaign management and profile generation platform
HOUSTON, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Group FiO, one of the leaders in integrated Customer Engagement Solutions and a premier provider of cost-effective customer analytics, easy-to-use business intelligence, and data integration and Total Communicator Solutions, Inc. (TCS), a leader in contextually intelligent communication platforms, IoT communications, and application development, announced today that they've advanced their partnership. The new collaboration will offer "just-in-time," fully integrated, and contextually intelligent mobile communication solutions that deliver "augmented intelligence" by leveraging real-time data analytics with actions and events based on collected data, combined with location, user, and activity knowledge to deliver curated experiences on mobile devices.
Through this ground-breaking solution they can serve up real-time marketing moments via all manner of modern mobile devices, digital signage, and other connected devices. These marketing moments will not only extend the customer experience but also give their customers and partners unprecedented marketing real estate and customer intel that will empower and expand engagement.
This strategic partnership addresses the many challenges business leaders face as they seek to digitally transform their operations and provide the vital "Moments Marketing" acumen that is in demand by modern consumers. It takes advantage of real-world activities, ongoing events, and user behavior in the real world. Using this to create relevant communications and marketing messaging for the user, it will enable brands to insert themselves in the ongoing conversation that bring relevance to today's consumers.
Additionally, the combined offering will provide a comprehensive, integrated solution that gives cost-effective customer analytics, easy-to-use business intelligence, data integration, and location-based management support. This will answer the most critical questions, such as which customers hold the highest value, and how sensitive certain segments are likely to be to pricing or promotional changes.
"Driving value into the future of real time customer "Moments in Time" marketing reflects our continued investment in developing next generation, technology-enabled solutions and tools. Our partnership with Total Communicator Solutions is the next evolution of our brand and the logical next step," said Steve Palladino, Chief Growth Officer at Group FiO.
"As we enter a new era of information-centric computing, companies must co-innovate to solve tough problems and to understand their customers. Working with FiO, a market leader in real-time business analytics, we add capabilities and proven technologies to "Spark Compass OS for the Real World™," said Erik Bjontegard, President and Founder of Total Communicator Solutions, Inc. and inventor of the Spark Compass platform. "This new offer represents our belief that the future of information insight within event-based enterprise marketing requires a new operating model, as both data volumes increase, and real-time intelligent response becomes a necessity of doing business."
CONTACT:
Steve Palladino
Chief Growth Officer
Email: steve.palladino@groupfio.com
Mobile: +1 707-478-1329
The patented Spark Compass communication platform is delivering measurable outcomes on data collected from IoT devices, mobile phones, and connected devices in the physical world.
Combined with a patented AI communication platform, the solution is used by organizations to improve communication and analytics to its clients. As an operating solution for data driven communication known as the "OS for the Real World", it has been utilized to connect fans of sports from Ole Miss to the America's Cup, enhancing brand engagement from Puma to Coca Cola, and utilized by venues from the San Diego Airport to cities like Greater Manchester to the entire Island of Bermuda.
Spark Compass has partnered with Google Cloud, IBM Watson, and multiple solution integrators such as global giants HCL, with a platform that is patented and has been tested, validated, and deployed in a variety of installations globally.
FiO's Customer Engagement Platform is a comprehensive, integrated solution that provides cost-effective customer analytics, easy-to-use business intelligence, data integration, and management support. FiO powers data, analytics, and automation capabilities into business workflows, accelerating powerful "Moments in Time" 1-1 Marketing. FiO's innovation and delivery platform can deploy and scale it's solutions within any market and industry, develop data and analytics strategy, and apply and optimize machine learning and AI on a broad range of technology platforms. FiO has used its strong industry and functional expertise, coupled with its integrated consulting model approach – combining analytics, business acumen, and technology – to turn insights into actions and value for some of the world's most recognizable brands.
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SOURCE Group FiO | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/09/01/group-fio-total-communicator-solutions-inc-are-announcing-collaboration-bring-moments-marketing-real-time-communications-based-user-behavior-real-world-market-with-enhanced-spark-compass-platforms/ | 2022-09-01T10:40:15Z |
NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Waste Management, Inc. ("Waste Management" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: WM) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Waste Management investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all purchasers of certain Waste Management redeemable senior notes between February 13, 2020 and June 23, 2020. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
WM investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) the U.S. Department of Justice had indicated to Waste Management that it would require Waste Management to divest significantly more assets than the $200 million indicated in the merger agreement between the Company and Advanced Disposal Services; (ii) as a result, the merger would not be completed by July 14, 2020, the end date under the merger agreement; and (iii) the Waste Management redeemable senior notes would be subject to mandatory redemption at 101% of par.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Waste Management during the relevant time frame, you have until August 8, 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.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com
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With seven locations in NYC, Life Time dramatically changing health and wellness landscape with unparalleled places, performers and programs, ultimate boutique experiences for all ages
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, today announced the opening of Life Time One Wall Street, the first of three athletic club destinations planned to open in New York City by the end of 2022. Located in the iconic One Wall Street Development in the Financial District, the 74,000-square-foot destination covers four floors and features something for everyone from 90 days old to 90 years old.
The opening brings Life Time's owned and operated athletic country clubs to more than 160 in the United States and Canada. The additions of Life Time One Wall Street and the forthcoming Life Time DUMBO, Life Time Midtown, Life Time Brooklyn Tower and Life Time Park Avenue locations demonstrate the Company's focus on growth in New York City in high-profile developments and neighborhoods.
Life Time One Wall Street was designed with healthy living top-of-mind for the entire family and is the first Life Time in the City to offer Life Time Kids Academy, with nearly 10,000-square-feet of space focused on all things kids. Kids can spend up to 2.5 hours daily in the academy with yoga and fitness studios for their own classes, a kids-size basketball court, spaces for arts, crafts, music and more, along with a variety of events for families. This addition in the Financial District is a unique offering for those aiming to pursue healthy way of life for themselves and their families.
"We could not be more excited to expand our Life Time presence in New York City at a time when our personal health has never been more important, and strong communities are so needed," said Jeff Zwiefel, Life Time President and Chief Operating Officer. "Our Life Time One Wall Street destination adds a stunning element to our portfolio in the City and is illustrative of how we'll continue growing here and beyond."
Designed by Life Time's Architecture and Design group, the club magnificently captures the history of One Wall Street and the former Irving Trust Bank and Bank of New York. The development carefully preserved the building's history, including multiple bank vaults, which serve as focal points throughout the club's lower levels as entrances to yoga studios, recovery spaces, training areas and more. Additional highlights at Life Time One Wall Street include:
- Ultimate boutique destination with seven dedicated studios for more than 100 large group classes weekly, including barre, cardio and strength, indoor cycling, Pilates and yoga.
- Hundreds of pieces of best-in-class equipment for cardio, strength and functional training.
- Designated spaces for personal and signature group training programs, including GTX, Alpha and Ultra Fit.
- ARORA programming designed for active agers with classes, social events and seminars.
- LifeSpa, offering full-service salon and spa services, including hair, nail, esthetician and massage.
- LifeCafe, offering wholesome, real-food, fast-casual restaurant with a chef-curated menu, to-go meals and beverages.
- LT Recovery featuring compression, massage and chiropractic services.
- Luxurious dressing rooms with multiple rejuvenation areas, including whirlpool suites, saunas, steam rooms and high-end, complimentary personal care products.
Life Time One Wall Street joins the Company's existing destinations, including: Life Time Sky in Hell's Kitchen, 23rd Street, NoHo, and Battery Park. Later this fall, Life Time Dumbo will debut as the company's first Brooklyn destination in the newly developed Front & York building and Life Time Midtown will open by the end of 2022. Preview Centers for both are now open for prospective members. Information can be found at lifetime.life/nyc.
Life Time One Wall Street will be open Monday through Friday, 5am to 11pm and Saturday and Sunday from 6am to 10pm. For more information on features and amenities, visit the club at 29 New Street or call 212.671.7100. Additionally, follow along at LifeTime.Life on Facebook and on Instagram at LifeTime.Life and LifeTime.NYC.
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of nearly 160 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada. The company's healthy way of life communities and ecosystem address all aspects of healthy living, healthy aging and healthy entertainment for people 90 days to 90+ years old. Supported by a team of more than 30,000 dedicated professionals, Life Time is committed to providing the best programs and experiences through its clubs, iconic athletic events and comprehensive digital platform.
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AUSTIN, Texas and NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MOBOTIX, a leading manufacturer of premium-quality intelligent IP video systems, and Scylla, the real-time physical threat detection solution, have joined their forces to release a comprehensive physical threat detection solution to help better protect healthcare facilities.
There is an overwhelming amount of security challenges that need to be addressed in healthcare facilities. Violence against staff is placed at the top of the most common security issues when it comes to healthcare workers. Accidental falls are among the most reported incidents in healthcare facilities, leading to patient injuries. In the wake of another spate of gun violence, healthcare workers and everyone else who is seeking care at that hospital appear to be at tremendous risk.
"At Scylla, we are deeply concerned about all the challenges that healthcare workers and security personnel have to face daily" said Albert Stepanyan, CEO and Founder at Scylla. "Effectively working with a number of hospitals in the US we understood there was a major need for an end-to-end solution to help provide a secure environment for nurses, patients, staff and families. That's why we developed a powerful joint solution with MOBOTIX".
"The partnership between MOBOTIX and Scylla brings video analytics solutions to many different applications" said Philip Antoniou, VP Americas at MOBOTIX. "The combination of our technologies provides a platform that can help healthcare organizations improve patient safety, protect staff and reduce costs".
Both Scylla and MOBOTIX have a number of healthcare facilities as their clients countrywide and are dedicated to working jointly to serve our customers for everyone's safety.
Scylla is a real-time physical threat detection solution. We utilize AI and computer vision to detect objects, actions, and behavior anomalies. Scylla AI-powered solutions serve to improve every part of your security infrastructure and range from robust gun and abandoned object detection, anomaly detection & behavior recognition, to perimeter intrusion detection, false alarm filtering, and industrial temperature monitoring.
MOBOTIX is a leading manufacturer of premium quality intelligent IP video systems and sets standards in innovative camera technologies and decentralized security solutions with the highest cyber security and DSGVO compliance. MOBOTIX was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Langmeil, Germany. The company relies on its research and development and its production, 'Made in Germany.'
SOURCE Scylla | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/09/08/scylla-mobotix-release-joint-physical-threat-detection-solution-protect-healthcare-facilities/ | 2022-09-08T14:11:40Z |
(NEXSTAR) – This is how you Sonic?
The hardcore-punk scene and the fast-casual dining scene have continued to inch closer and closer in recent years, first after two viral concerts at Denny’s restaurants in California and Texas, and now after a hardcore show at a Sonic Drive-In.
The Sonic restaurant, located in Hainesport, New Jersey, played host to the concert on Saturday night, with bands rocking out beside the intercoms and fans moshing in the drive-in stalls, according to photos and video shared to social media.
“Well that s— was crazy,” tweeted one of the bands, seemingly accurately, after the show concluded early on Sunday morning.
According to a flyer for the concert — which featured performances by hardcore bands Gel, Scowl, Exhibition, Chemical Fox and Phantom — the show was scheduled to begin immediately after the restaurant closed at 10 p.m. Even still, one of the attendees appeared to have hoarded a corn dog to consume during Exhibition’s set, as seen in footage shared by live-music archivist Sunny Singh of the website hate5six.
Images taken by South Suburbia Photo also show fans dancing, lighting off fireworks and generally having a fantastic time in what would otherwise be an empty Sonic parking area off Route 38 East in New Jersey.
“It was wild, hands-down one of the best shows I’ve ever been to,” the photographer told Nexstar.
It’s unclear how the event came to be, though it was organized by the Philadelphia-based 4333 Collective, according to the flyer. A representative for the group was not immediately available to comment.
A manager at the Sonic Drive-In who knew more about the booking arrangements was said to be unavailable until later this week, according to an employee at the restaurant.
Sonic’s corporate headquarters, meanwhile, did not respond to requests for further information.
Saturday night’s concert comes nearly three years after a band called Wacko staged a similarly odd concert at a Denny’s in Santa Ana, California, where the attendees reportedly caused more than $1,000 in damages. Fortunately, Green Day — yes, Green Day — graciously offered to cover the costs, Loudwire reported at the time.
But both Wacko and the bands in the lineup at Denny’s likely owe a debt of gratitude for a Texas band called Live Without, which staged a 2013 concert inside a recently shuttered Denny’s location in Houston.
To date, a four-minute video clip of that concert — titled “The Denny’s Grand Slam” — has amassed over 3 million views on YouTube alone. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/a-sonic-drive-in-just-hosted-a-hardcore-punk-concert-and-the-photos-are-wild/ | 2022-09-14T23:16:56Z |
ATLANTA -- Donald Trump's endorsement doesn't seem to mean much in Georgia's Republican primary race for governor. But the former president's blessing apparently makes a difference further down the GOP primary ballot.
Those are the findings of an unusual poll conducted March 20 through April 8 by the University of Georgia's School of Public and International Affairs Survey Research Center.
Some of the 736 likely Republican primary voters interviewed by phone simply were asked which candidate they preferred for various races, while others were informed which candidate in each contest had been endorsed by Trump.
In the gubernatorial race, GOP Gov. Brian Kemp led former U.S. Sen. David Perdue 47.9% to 37.2% among voters who weren't told that Trump had endorsed Perdue. When given that information, voters still preferred Kemp but by the slightly narrower margin of 46.2% to 39.2%.
Trump's support made a much larger difference in the U.S. Senate Republican primary. Trump endorsee Herschel Walker held a huge lead in both polls, but he drew the support of 76% of voters who were told he had Trump's backing. Walker's support among voters who weren't told of the endorsement fell to 64.3%, still well ahead of several opponents.
It was in the down-ballot races where Trump's endorsement made the most difference. State Sen. Burt Jones, R-Jackson, who is running for lieutenant governor with Trump's endorsement against Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller, R-Gainesville, saw his support in the poll soar from 29.7% to 58.9% among voters told Trump was backing his candidacy. Miller's support dropped slightly from 10.6% to 8.2% when voters were told he was not Trump's pick.
The large contingent of undecided voters in the lieutenant governor's race -- 54.2% -- fell significantly to 29.8% among voters who were told Trump was backing Jones.
Incumbent Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who refused to go along with Trump's attempts to overturn the presidential election results in Georgia in 2020, decided not to seek re-election.
U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, R-Greensboro, who Trump is backing for secretary of state against incumbent Brad Raffensperger, doubled his support in the poll -- from 30.3% to 60.3% -- when voters were told of the former president's endorsement.
Conversely, support for Raffensperger dropped from 22.7% among voters who weren't told of the endorsement, to 16.3%.
It was Raffensperger who stood up to Trump when the then-president called in January of last year asking him to "find" the 11,780 votes Trump would need to overturn Democrat Joe Biden's victory in Georgia.
Trump's endorsement even carried weight in a race that doesn't directly involve anyone who has riled the former president. Little-known Patrick Witt, who is challenging incumbent Insurance Commissioner John King, saw his support skyrocket from just 8.3% when voters weren't told Trump had endorsed Witt, to 51.8% among voters who were made aware of the endorsement.
King's support slipped by a much smaller margin, from 10.6% to 7.2%. A third candidate in the race, Ben Cowart, also dropped from 9.6% to 4.5% when voters were told Trump had endorsed Witt.
UGA political science professor M.V. Hood III wrote in an analysis of the poll that Trump's endorsement made less difference at the top of the ballot because most voters had made up their minds in the high-profile gubernatorial primary.
While Trump's endorsement of Walker moved more voters to support him, it made little difference because the UGA football icon already had a huge lead in the Senate race, Hood wrote.
However, the huge swing of support toward Trump-endorsed candidates further down the ballot could have an impact, Hood wrote.
"In the absence of other information, many may rely on Trump’s endorsement in determining their votes in these races," he wrote. "Of course, it should be noted that they will need to seek out this information ahead of time as Trump’s endorsement will not appear on the Republican primary ballot."
The poll's overall margin of error was plus-or-minus 3.6%. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/uga-poll-finds-trump-endorsements-could-have-impact-in-republican-primaries/article_506cede4-bcd4-11ec-b273-0b836fdec0ff.html | 2022-04-15T17:26:07Z |
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Dodge Speed Week on Woodward Avenue leaves the starting line on August 12, 2022, with press preview for MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge event, and reaches the finish on August 20 with Dodge Dream Cruise display on Woodward for the first time since 2019
- Next chapter of Dodge brand will be written during Dodge Speed Week with three consecutive days of worldwide product reveals, set for August 15-17, 2022, at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan
- MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge fuels Dodge Speed Week on August 13, 2022, with return of the one-day car culture festival and legal street drag racing
- Dodge Dream Cruise display with fan activities, Dodge muscle cars and more returns to Woodward on Saturday, August 20, 2022, bringing the brand back to the world's largest one-day automotive event
- For complete information on Dodge and the brand's Never Lift plan, which provides a 24-month road map to Dodge's performance future, visit Dodge.com and DodgeGarage.com.
Dodge is pouring on the horsepower as the brand charges forward on its new performance path, launching a multi-day Dodge Speed Week event, August 12-20, 2022, on famed Woodward Avenue that will pack enough news to fill an entire calendar year into one week and charting the future of the Dodge brand.
"There's no better place to unveil a new performance direction for the Dodge brand than right on Woodward Avenue in metro Detroit, with tens of thousands of our closest fans and friends," said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand Chief Executive Officer - Stellantis. "We introduced our two-year Never Lift road map last year at Roadkill Nights, and this year the event will serve as the prelude to going wide open throttle on Never Lift. All I can say is the future of our brand will be on display during Dodge Speed Week, and we're throwing open our garage doors so our fans can get a peek for themselves. It's going to be an electric summer for Dodge."
Dodge Speed Week will be highlighted by a three-peat of worldwide Dodge brand product unveils, scheduled to take place in front of media and invited guests on three separate nights, August 15-17, 2022. Dodge will also make its return to Dream Cruise weekend proper for the first time since 2019, staging a full brand display on Woodward Avenue.
The Dodge Speed Week schedule includes:
- Day 1 — August 12, 2022: Press preview for MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan
- Day 2 — August 13, 2022: MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge returns with legal street drag racing on Woodward Avenue, Dodge fan activities at M1 Concourse
- Day 3-5 — August 15-17, 2022: Three consecutive days of Dodge worldwide product reveals at M1 Concourse for media and invited guests:
- Day 6 — August 20, 2022: Dodge Dream Cruise public display
For more information on Dodge and to follow along on the brand's Never Lift plan, which provides a 24-month road map to Dodge's performance future, visit Dodge.com and DodgeGarage.com.
MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge Event Information
Information on MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge, including details on the event schedule, spectator tickets, car show registration, participant registration for drag racing and an extensive range of packages, will be available early this summer at hotrod.com/events/roadkillnights.
To stay up to date on Roadkill and Roadkill Nights news, follow facebook.com/roadkillshow and twitter.com/roadkillshow (fans can follow the action for Roadkill Nights with hashtags #RoadkillNights and #PoweredByDodge), and visit Dodge.com and DodgeGarage.com.
Street racing can have serious legal and safety risks. Both ROADKILL and Dodge want enthusiasts to enjoy performance driving in a safe, controlled environment, run by professionals with vehicle safety inspections, driver evaluations and track safety.
Dodge//SRT
For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge shifts into high gear with muscle cars and SUVs that deliver unrivaled performance in each of the segments where they compete.
Dodge drives forward as a pure performance brand, offering SRT versions of every model across the lineup. For the 2022 model year, Dodge delivers the drag-strip dominating 807-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock, the 797-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Redeye, the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world, and the Dodge Durango SRT 392, America's fastest, most powerful and most capable three-row SUV. Combined, these three muscle cars make Dodge the industry's most powerful brand, offering more horsepower than any other American brand across its entire lineup.
In 2020, Dodge was named the "#1 Brand in Initial Quality," making it the first domestic brand ever to rank No. 1 in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS). In 2021, the Dodge brand ranked No. 1 in the J.D. Power APEAL Study (mass market), making it the only domestic brand ever to do so two years in a row.
Dodge is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
Follow Dodge and company news and video on:
Company blog: http://blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com
Media website: http://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com
Dodge brand: www.dodge.com
DodgeGarage: www.dodgegarage.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dodge
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dodgeofficial
Twitter: www.twitter.com/dodge and @StellantisNA
YouTube: www.youtube.com/dodge, https://www.youtube.com/StellantisNA
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CHICAGO, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced today that it has acquired Jaimac Risk Management Inc. (Jaimac). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Jaimac is an independent insurance brokerage specializing in risk management and credit insurance for companies that have unique risk mitigation needs. Paul Turner, President, and the Jaimac team will join Hub Ontario.
About Hub's M&A Activities
Hub International Limited is committed to growing organically and through acquisitions to expand its geographic footprint and strengthen industry and product expertise. For more information on the Hub M&A experience, visit WeAreHub.com.
About Hub International
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Hub International Limited is a leading full-service global insurance broker and financial services firm providing risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management products and services. With more than 14,000 employees in offices located throughout North America, Hub's vast network of specialists brings clarity to a changing world with tailored solutions and unrelenting advocacy, so clients are ready for tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.hubinternational.com.
CONTACT:
Media: Jessica Wiltse
Phone: 312-596-7573
jessica.wiltse@hubinternational.com
M&A: Clark Wormer
Phone: 312-279-4848
Clark.wormer@hubinternational.com
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SOURCE Hub International Limited | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/08/12/hub-international-strengthens-risk-management-capabilities-with-acquisition-jaimac-risk-management-inc-ontario/ | 2022-08-12T12:34:59Z |
Parachute demo causes brief evacuation of US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Capitol was briefly evacuated Wednesday evening after police identified an aircraft that they said posed “a probable threat” — but the plane was actually carrying members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights, who then parachuted into Nationals Park for a pregame demonstration.
The alert from the U.S. Capitol Police sent congressional staffers fleeing from the Capitol and legislative building around 6:30 p.m.
The incident suggested a stunning communications failure between the military, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Capitol Police, all the more remarkable because of Washington’s focus on improving security since the January 6, 2021, attack on the building by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blamed the FAA in a statement Wednesday night, saying its “apparent failure to notify Capitol Police of the pre-planned flyover Nationals Stadium is outrageous and inexcusable.” The FAA did not respond to a request for comment.
Kelli LeGaspi, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, which was behind the Golden Knights demonstration, released a statement saying, “We are reviewing all aspects of the event to ensure all procedures were followed appropriately to coordinate both the flight and the parachute demonstration.”
Many who work on Capitol Hill have remained on edge more than a year after hundreds of pro-Trump rioters pushed their way past overwhelmed police officers, broke through windows and doors and ransacked the Capitol as Congress was voting to certify Joe Biden’s electoral win.
In Wednesday’s incident, the aircraft, a twin-engine plane, took off from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland and had been circling inside heavily restricted airspace close to the Capitol when the alert was sent. Radar tracking data shows the plane, a De Havilland Twin Otter, remained clear of the prohibited airspace over the Capitol Building and other government complexes at all times. Air traffic control recordings capture the army plane coordinating its flight with the control tower at nearby Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Investigators were still working to determine why the event wasn’t properly coordinated with law enforcement officials in Washington, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. Multiple federal agencies began scrambling officials as the plane circled overhead.
The capital region is defended by several surface-to-air missile sites, as well as military aircrews on round-the-clock alert. It did not appear that any of those systems were scrambled.
Officials believe, based on a preliminary review, the pilot may have not properly reported taking off or had appropriate clearance, the people said. They were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity.
Pelosi said, “Congress looks forward to reviewing the results of a thorough after-action review that determines what precisely went wrong today and who at the Federal Aviation Administration will be held accountable for this outrageous and frightening mistake.”
The plane landed back at Andrews around 6:50 p.m. after the parachutists descended into the middle of the field at Nationals Park. The stadium, home of the Washington Nationals baseball team, is a little more than a mile away from the U.S. Capitol.
One witness to the chaos at the Capitol was Eireann Dolan, the wife of Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle. “I was walking the dogs past the Dirksen Senate Office Building,” Dolan tweeted. “People started streaming out all at once. They told me to turn around and get away as fast as possible. Some people were calm but many were genuinely panicked. I know I was.”
Buildings on the Capitol complex were reopened a little after 8 p.m.
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Associated Press writers Mary Clare Jalonick and Alan Fram contributed to this report.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/04/20/police-order-evacuation-us-capitol-over-aircraft-threat/ | 2022-04-22T22:35:31Z |
STAMFORD, Conn., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) Chief Financial Officer, Brian J. Wenzel, will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley US Financials, Payments & CRE Conference on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 8:45 a.m. (Eastern Time).
A live webcast and replay will be made available on the Synchrony Investor Relations website at www.investors.synchronyfinancial.com.
About Synchrony
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry's most complete digitally-enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries including digital, health and wellness, retail, telecommunications, home, auto, powersports, pet and more. We have an established and diverse group of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations and healthcare service providers, which we refer to as our "partners." We connect our partners and consumers through our dynamic financial ecosystem and provide them with a diverse set of financing solutions and innovative digital capabilities to address their specific needs and deliver seamless, omnichannel experiences. We offer the right financing products to the right customers in their channel of choice.
For more information, visit www.synchrony.com and Twitter: @Synchrony.
Contact:
Investor Relations
Kathryn Miller
(203) 585-6291
Media Relations
Sue Bishop
(203) 585-2802
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Which electric burner is best?
Once upon a time, a standalone electric burner was called a hot plate. It was small, inexpensive and a favorite of people living in dormitories or anyplace without a kitchen. They could plug it into a standard socket and heat a can of soup, fry an egg or boil water for tea or coffee.
These days, electric burners are essentially portable stovetops small and light enough to take along camping, boating and RV-ing. All you need is an electrical outlet and a level surface to put it on. Another great use for a standalone burner is when you’re cooking for a large group at home. An extra burner comes in handy when you’ve filled your stovetop with pots and pans.
If you are looking for a small but powerful electric burner, take a look at the Cuisinart Cast-Iron Stainless Steel Single Burner.
What to know before you buy an electric burner
Just as with a kitchen range or cooktop, you start by choosing from one of three basic designs: individual coils, glass cooktops and induction cooktops.
Individual coils
Once called calrods, coil burners use electricity to heat spiral-shaped cooking surfaces that have metal wires encased inside ceramic coils. This is the same technology used on stovetops and inside dishwashers and ovens. Coils are the least expensive of the burner surfaces, and the hardest to keep clean.
Glass cooktops
This is the burner design that is easiest to clean, because the infrared heating elements are hidden beneath the smooth surface and never touch your cookware. Sometimes called radiant heating, glass cooktops also serve as extra counter space when you’re not cooking. The downside is that you need to use caution to avoid cracking or scratching the glass.
Induction cooktops
Electromagnets beneath a hybrid ceramic and glass surface heat the food inside your cookware while the cooktop surface stays cool to the touch. Induction cooktops heat more quickly, give you more precise temperature control and are easy to clean because the surface is smooth and seamless.
What to look for in a quality electric burner
Power
An electric burner’s power is measured in watts. The more watts, the more power you are getting — and the more the burner will cost you. Most electric burners have from 1,000 to 1,800 watts.
Ease of cleanup
Glass tops are the easiest to clean. Smooth iron plates are also lots easier to clean than coil burners with drip trays.
Controls
The best controls are easy to read, easy to reach and easy to operate. Digital readouts let you set the exact temperature you want and digital controls are easier to read.
Warming setting
Look for electric burners with a one-touch setting that keeps food warm without burning or drying it out.
How much you can expect to spend on an electric burner
Those with coils cost anywhere from $10-$100. Those with glass cooktops run $20-$300 and induction cooktops go for $50-$250. All costs vary by the number of burners, the amount of power and the kind and type of features included.
Electric burner FAQ
How does using an electric burner differ from using a stovetop?
A. Portable burners take longer to cool down, so don’t just turn yours off; make sure you remove your pots and pans from the cooking surface. Unlike with your stove, there is no space to set down your hot cookware, so have a trivet nearby to keep from damaging your countertops and tabletops.
Why are my foods heating unevenly?
A. The number one reason is that your cookware is not coming in full contact with your burner. Frying pans are especially prone to warping, so lay yours on a surface you know to be flat and tap the edges all the way around the rim. If it wobbles, replace it.
How do I keep my coil burner clean?
A. Very little food or liquid will stick to a hot coil for long before getting burned off. The bigger problem is that spills and drips collect in the recessed area underneath your burner. Wait until you are sure the burner has cooled to room temperature, then tilt it up and unplug it to clean underneath. You can make your coil cooktop easier to clean by using inexpensive disposable aluminum drip plans.
What’s the best electric burner to buy?
Top electric burner
Cuisinart Cast Iron Stainless Steel Single Electric Burner
What you need to know: You get 1,300 watts in a small footprint.
What you’ll love: The cast-iron plate takes up less than 1 square foot and is only 2.5 inches tall. You can choose from any of six temperatures for simmering, bringing water to a quick boil and everything in between.
What you should consider: Some buyers say the cord should be longer.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top electric burner for the money
Proctor Silex Single Electric Burner
What you need to know: The coil design is safe to use with all cookware types, including aluminum, while induction cookers are not.
What you’ll love: You can heat foods and liquids quickly on this lightweight 1,200-watt burner. Pots and pans rest directly on the coil. The hinged coil lifts up and out for easy cleaning of spills and drips and the entire appliance weighs only 2.2 pounds.
What you should consider: This is a basic model with no frills.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Nutrichef Portable Double Induction Cooktop
What you need to know: You get two burners, digital controls and 3,600 total watts in a footprint not much bigger than a laptop.
What you’ll love: You get two separate heating zones with independent temperature settings. You can switch from manual cooking to warming with one touch of a button. The controls are on the front where they are easy to see and use, and the child lock protects curious kids.
What you should consider: Some reviewers report that both burners cannot be on the highest heat setting at the same time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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NEW ORLEANS, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until July 22, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against CareDx, Inc. ("CareDx" or the "Company") (NasdaqGM: CDNA), if they purchased the Company's shares between February 24, 2021 and May 5, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
What You May Do
If you purchased shares of CareDx as above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgm-cdna/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by July 22, 2022.
About the Lawsuit
CareDx and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On October 28, 2021, the Company disclosed that it was the subject of at least three government investigations related to its "accounting and public reporting practices," including the recent receipt of a civil investigative demand ("CID") from the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") requesting the Company produce documents in connection with the DOJ's False Claims Act investigation. On this news, shares of CareDx fell 27%, from a closing price of $70.34 per share on October 28, 2021, to a closing price of $51.00 per share on October 29, 2021.
Then, on May 5, 2022, post-market, the Company announced its 1Q2022 results, disclosing testing service revenue that fell well short of analysts' expectations and another decline in average sales price for testing in which the Company's average price declined by approximately 4.9% versus the last quarter of 2021. On this news, shares of CareDx fell another 18.5%, from a closing price of $31.66 per share on May 5, 2022, to a closing price of $25.87 per share on May 6, 2022.
The case is Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union #295 Pension Fund v. CareDx, Inc., et al., No. 3:22-cv-03023.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Contact:
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Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com
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NEW YORK (AP) — Oil companies swam in record profits over the last few months at a time when Americans struggled to pay for gasoline, food and other basic necessities.
On Friday, Exxon Mobil booked an unprecedented $17.85 billion profit for the second quarter and Chevron made a record $11.62 billion. The sky-high profits come one day after the U.K.’s Shell shattered its own profit record.
Soaring energy prices have rattled consumers and become a political flash point. Last month, President Joe Biden said that “Exxon made more money than God this year. “
Consumers are facing high fuel prices not just at the pump, but soaring energy prices are being baked into delivery costs, which is driving up the cost of everything from apples to toilet paper.
The record profits marked a stunning turnaround from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when cities were locked down and demand for fuels plummeted. There were numerous bankruptcies and thousands of layoffs.
The industry has long gone through boom-and-bust cycles. But due to the ongoing war Russia waged on Ukraine, which resulted in less oil and gas on the market from Russia, as well as other global supply constraints, high prices could linger for some time.
“It’s devastating,” said Mark Wolfe, executive director of the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, who added that high energy prices hit low-income families and frontline workers the hardest. “You live on a tight budget and this is an extra $40 to $50 per week.”
Wolfe wants the federal government to tax energy companies and “redistribute some of those profits back to the families who are struggling.”
Inflation is already changing where Americans go and what they eat. It’s also changing the way they consume energy.
Two-thirds of Americans changed their driving habits and lifestyle, with the vast majority choosing to drive less or combine errands, said AAA spokesman Andrew Gross. Among those surveyed by AAA, 2% said they bought an electric vehicle since March, he said.
“They have really altered their lifestyles to cope with these high prices,” Gross said.
Exxon, based in Irving, Texas, increased its oil and gas production as crude prices hovered above $100 a barrel. Revenue at Exxon skyrocketed to $115.68 billion, up from $67.74 billion during the same quarter last year.
Natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices are also elevated due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and ensuing sanctions against Russia, a major supplier of natural gas. Many European nations have been scrambling for alternatives to Russian natural gas, and have been competing for boatloads of LNG, driving up prices for natural gas both globally and in the U.S. Inflation in Europe has also been surging, including soaring costs for energy.
Surging prices have been a boon for investors, including energy executives who receive a large share of compensation through company stock. Exxon earned $4.21 per share, exceeding analyst expectations of $4.02 per share, according to analysts polled by Factset. Chevron earned $5.95 per share, exceeding analyst expectations of $5.16 per share.
Shares of Exxon Mobil Corp. jumped 4% at the opening bell Friday and Chevron rose 8%
Exxon CEO Darren Woods attributed the company’s success to its investments in oil and gas fields in Guyana and the Permian Basin, as well as its investments in liquefied natural gas, which has been in high demand globally.
“Given the long investment cycle times, growing supply will not happen overnight,” said Woods in a conference call Friday.
Gasoline prices rose particularly quickly during the quarter, due to limited global supply, the high cost of oil and because there are fewer refineries operating in the U.S. than before the pandemic.
Exxon plans to increase refining capacity by about 250,000 barrels per day in the first quarter of 2023 by expanding its Beaumont Refinery. That represents the industry’s largest single capacity addition in the U.S. since 2012, the company said.
To alleviate Europe’s energy crisis, Exxon sees potential for fracking and unconventional gas in Germany, and “there’s an opportunity where certainly ExxonMobil could play a key role,” Woods said.
Exxon also plans to increase its exports of LNG to Europe. Golden Pass, its LNG export facility under construction in Port Arthur, Texas, will increase LNG exports from the Gulf Coast by 20% when it starts up in 2024, he said.
“Bringing more LNG supplies to help offset some of the Russian gas going into Europe will be another really critical step forward in diversification of supplies for Europe,” Woods said.
Climate scientists and residents who live near Gulf Coast LNG export facilities warn that expanding fossil fuel infrastructure could exacerbate disasters caused by climate change.
Exxon expects to increase oil-equivalent production in the Permian Basin by 25% this year compared to 2021 and to eliminate routine flaring in the Permian by the end of the year. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/exxon-profits-soar-along-with-the-cost-of-crude/ | 2022-07-29T17:42:34Z |
Anxiety Meter can test the anxiety levels of passers-by and refer the most stressed respondents to a free preventive check-up.
ZAGREB, Croatia, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past 3 years Croats have had some of the most stressful years. The country was struck by earthquakes and ranked 8th in the world regarding Covid-19 death rate per capita. Furthermore, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine looms too close to a nation that suffered the most gruesome wartime atrocities in recent history. All the above led to an alarming rise in mental health disruptions.
Research on mental health in Croatia during the pandemic and after the earthquakes suggests that the population has become more anxious than before. In particular, 50% of Croats have noticeable levels of anxiety and 20% deal with severe or extremely severe anxiety, yet this issue remains on the margins.
That is why Croatia Insurance, Bruketa&Zinic&Grey and Go2Digital designed an AI Anxiety Meter – digital city lights to measure anxiety levels of passers-by. The AI Anxiety Meter campaign aimed to expose the hazards of long-term emotional stress and the consequences of neglecting mental health.
The idea was to correlate the emotional state with the level of health risk people were exposed to and to offer a solution in real-time. The AI Anxiety Meter uses Google face mesh and automatic facial emotion recognition (FER) technology, along with other algorithms for facial expression analysis, to identify a combination of 8 emotions classified as anxiousness.
The respondents would stand in front of the screen, and give their consent by waiting 5 seconds for the application to screen their faces and show them their level of concern.
The most stressed respondents were referred to a free preventive health check-up, whereas those with lower stress levels were informed about the importance of maintaining mental health.
The campaign showed that an encounter with an ad could help you live a healthier life. People used to watch commercials, now commercials also look back at them, for a greater good – their mental health.
People queued to measure their anxiety levels. One-third of all passers-by interacted with the ad. The number of preventive check-ups in Croatia Insurance's health clinics increased by 31,22%.
The campaign might be over, but the AI Anxiety Meter will continue to be available in the Croatia Insurance mobile app – freely accessible to any interested parties.
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NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pastors and church leaders joined for a July 4th seminar revealing the secrets of the Bible and Revelation. The event was hosted by New Heaven New Earth Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, and was broadcast worldwide through the church's YouTube channel. Participants included pastors and leaders from across North and South America.
The seminar titled, "Testifying to the 66 Books of the Bible's Secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven and the New Covenant, the Revelation," comes after the conclusion of online seminars that began being released in October 2021. These seminars presented content from the introductory, intermediate and advanced curriculum of the Zion Christian Mission Center, the theology school of Shincheonji Church that explains the Bible plainly, free of charge.
The seminars were successfully completed with 21 million YouTube views. Shincheonji Church also announced that it will produce 100,000 graduates from the Zion Christian Mission Center in 2022.
The main speaker, Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, testified that Jesus received the book of Revelation from God and fulfilled it today.
"If the testimony on the entire book of Revelation and the Testimony on the Revelation of the Old and New Testaments by Chapter revealed by Shincheonji is correct, then shouldn't you believe?" Chairman Lee asked.
Chairman Lee also called for unity within Christianity.
"It is the word of God, for all people," Chairman Lee said. "Therefore, we must fix the things that are incorrect and within God and Jesus, we must be one together is what I believe."
"Testifying to the 66 Books of the Bible's Secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven and the New Covenant, the Revelation" is available on YouTube. For more information, visit www.scjamericas.org.
MEDIA CONTACT: Gina Del Gigante, 16466287365, revelation@scjamericas.org
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AG calls on families of Parcells victims to claim samples gathered in investigation
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Attorney General has called on the families of the victims of Shawn Parcells to claim those samples gathered in the investigation against him before Oct. 6.
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says a Shawnee Co. District Court judge has approved a request to close the state receivership of human tissue and other biological samples gathered during the investigation of Shawn Parcells.
Parcells, a former Topekan, has been permanently banned from providing autopsy services in the State of Kansas.
AG Schmidt noted that Judge Mary Christopher granted the request form his office to end the receivership of samples gathered from a location Parcells used in Topeka. His office and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment inventoried and safely stored the samples, releasing those to appropriate family members who request them.
Schmidt indicated that any samples left unclaimed by Oct. 6, 2022, will be medically disposed of according to court orders.
Anyone with reason to believe a family member’s biological samples could have been in Parcells’ or his company’s possession and who wants to request the sample be returned should do so as soon as possible by contacting the AG’s Victim Services Division at 785-291-3950.
Schmidt said family members and next of kin have the right, based on the court order, to designate the release or disposal of human tissue or biological samples. He said the order closes the receivership which means families must contact his office before Oct. 6.
Parcells and his affiliated companies have been permanently banned from doing business in the state under an order issued in August by Judge Christopher which resolves the lawsuit Schmidt filed in March 2019. He was also ordered to pay more than $254,700 in restitution to 82 victims’ family members. and a $200,000 fine for violating the Kansas Consumer Protection Act.
Parcells was also ordered to pay a $200,000 penalty for violating the Kansas Falce Claims Act after autopsy services were provided in Wabaunsee Co. and $49,600 in damages. Lastly, he was ordered to pay $60,000 in investigative and receivership fees.
Parcells was convicted in 2021 on criminal charges filed by the Attorney General in Wabaunsee Co. District Court. He awaits sentencing on these charges.
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Scheffler builds 5-shot Masters lead as Tiger makes weekend
By DOUG FERGUSON
AP Golf Writer
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods has made it to the weekend at the Masters in his first official start in 508 days. Now it’s a matter of chasing down Scottie Scheffler. That might be even tougher than dealing with the wind at Augusta National. Scheffler is making his debut as the No. 1 player in the world and looks the part. He shot 67 and opened a five-shot lead going into the weekend. That ties a Masters record. The last four players who had a five-shot lead after 36 holes went on to win. Woods was nine shots back. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/08/scheffler-builds-5-shot-masters-lead-as-tiger-makes-weekend/ | 2022-04-09T01:22:35Z |
A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in March
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business
The US labor market remained on fire in March with a record 4.5 million workers quitting their jobs, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed Tuesday.
The number of quits increased most significantly in the professional and business services sector, as well as construction.
“As employers require workers to return to offices, quits are ticking upwards. A major reason for quitting is to find a remote opportunity,” wrote ZipRecruiter chief economist Julia Pollak on Twitter.
Meanwhile, available jobs also rose, climbing to 11.5 million, the highest level since the data series began in December 2000.
That means there were 1.9 job openings for every unemployed worker in March.
Retail and manufacturing job postings rose, while government jobs and positions in transportation, warehousing and utilities decreased.
This is a developing story. It will be updated
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SAN DIEGO, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In their continued efforts in emerging as a national advertising agency, San Diego-based InnoVision Marketing Group has launched InnoVision Español, adding to their portfolio of in-house services that include digital media, traditional media, web development, design, public relations, film production and more.
InnoVision Español will serve businesses and brands wanting to reach the Hispanic community and Hispanic-oriented clients and companies.
An important and valuable sector of the entire country and San Diego County, the Hispanic team at InnoVision is representative of this community, which makes up a very large percentage of San Diego County.
Hispanic consumers remain an underserved demographic for many marketers. Given that the population of Hispanics in the US is 18.7% in 2020, and around 34% in San Diego, only 6% of overall industry investment is spent toward the Hispanic community, per the Hispanic Marketing Council.
"Many of our team members are either native Mexicans, Mexican Americans or from South America. Spanish is their first language. In fact, our two longest-tenured members are spearheading the new Hispanic division – Giselle Campos, our senior vice president, and senior creative director and Jose Carrillo, our senior vice president and executive art director. There's an art to marketing to the Hispanic community and Giselle and Jose not only understand it, they've mastered it," says Ric Militi, CEO and Executive Creative Director of InnoVision Marketing Group.
"Marketing to any specific ethnic group is very different from marketing to the English-speaking population. Considerations must include accurate colloquial translation of the message, slang usage, improper insinuations, values and much more. Our Hispanic team at InnoVision are part of the Hispanic community, so the messaging is much more authentic," he says.
"Growing up in a Mexican-American household, I have witnessed first-hand what it's like to not see your culture or language represented in advertising and the impact that lack of connection can have on an audience. It is important to me to create narratives that the Hispanic market can connect with and actually make sense based on how the message is being delivered. Serving ads to the Hispanic community that have been run through Google Translate, have subtitles, or are just replicas of the English messaging is just not enough anymore. I'm so excited to bring this authenticity to the Hispanic marketing mix," says Giselle Campos, Sr. Vice President/Sr. Creative Director of InnoVision Marketing Group.
InnoVision has been executing Hispanic campaigns for clients such as Palomar Health, Penske Automotive, Valley View Casino and Fresh Start Surgical Gifts for several years now, so formalizing the division was only a matter of time. This opens up the opportunity for the company to serve an even larger audience of thriving Hispanic businesses that make up a large part of the San Diego community and more importantly, bring them to light.
Representing brands in multiple categories including airports, automotive, fast-casual dining, food & beverage, healthcare, soft drinks, casinos, tribal government, economic development and nonprofit, the agency serves clients across the US.
To learn more about InnoVision Español, please click here or contact Bianca Kasawdish at bianca@teaminnovision.com.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has signed a contract with the Virginia Port Authority to rebuild 72 acres of the Portsmouth Marine Terminal in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA. Skanska will include the contract worth USD 223M, about SEK 2.3 billion, in the US order bookings for the third quarter of 2022.
The project will redevelop approximately 72 acres of the 287-acre Portsmouth Marine Terminal for use as an offshore wind staging port which will improve 1,500 feet of an existing 3,540-foot wharf.
The redevelopment of the marine terminal supports the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project which is the largest offshore wind project of its kind in the U.S.
Construction began July 2022, and completion is scheduled for 2025.
For further information please contact:
Maritza E. Ferreira, Communications Director, Skanska USA, tel +1 (678) 492 2003
Jacob Birkeland, Head of Media Relations and Public Affairs, Skanska AB, tel +46 104491957
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North Charleston, South Carolina, officials are offering a $10,000 reward after dozens of shots were fired in the parking lot of a city baseball field during a youth game Monday evening.
Video shot by a player's parent shows the children looking around in confusion as the first volley of shots is heard. Players and coaches dropped to the ground for safety, and parents could be heard calling for their children. No one was hurt in the shooting.
Mayor Keith Summey said his office is offering the reward for information leading to the arrest of the shooters.
"I am offering a $10,000 reward not for the conviction, but for the arrest of the individuals that were here in this parking lot, fighting and shooting each other while children were out here playing ball," Summey said. "We will not tolerate it."
An officer in the area arrived in less than a minute after hearing the shots fired, but the suspects had already left the scene, North Charleston Police Assistant Chief Greg Gomes said at a Tuesday news conference.
Police found one firearm at the scene and two others that "were discarded in proximity of the park. Probably by individuals that were involved," Gomes said.
Shell casings were also recovered in the parking lot and some of the vehicles in the lot were hit by gunfire.
Police are testing the weapons to see if they were used in the shooting.
Lori and Blake Ferguson said their son was pitching when the shooting started. Blake Ferguson posted the video of the incident on Facebook.
"And then all of a sudden, boom, boom, and 'Get down, everybody, get down!' And you're at a park. My kids are not with me directly and you just see everybody scattering," Lori Ferguson told CNN affiliate WCSC. "And my son's on the pitcher mound by himself and it was just the most traumatic thing as a mother, as a citizen of this city, that you just feel helpless. I felt completely helpless."
The shooting had nothing to do with the baseball game or a practice that was happening in the park, according to the mayor.
"The people that were out here shooting at each other weren't here to watch a ball game," Summey said. "They came to a secluded area to carry out a fight that started somewhere else and ended up shooting at each other."
He said the city would increase its police presence in the community and increase enforcement in an effort to get guns off the street.
Officials said police officers would be stationed at baseball fields when activities are being held.
North Charleston police are also investigating another shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning about a half-mile away from the park, but said they do not know if the two incidents are related. No one was injured in that shooting.
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Sony's Cinema Line PTZ camera opens new creative and cinematic possibilities for content creators, from filmmakers to live event or music video producers
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics Inc. announces today the latest addition to its Cinema Line, the ILME-FR7, an E-mount interchangeable lens camera with a full-frame image sensor and built-in pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) functionality. Its versatile remote control and cinematic features open creative possibilities in studio, live production and filmmaking settings.
A high-performance full-frame image sensor and the expressive scope of Sony's extensive E-mount lens*2 lineup work with remote pan/tilt/zoom control, high flexibility in zoom capability and wide angle shooting to break through location and space limitations. It also offers the cinematic look and operability that have made Sony digital cinema cameras push the boundaries of the filmmaking industry, plus versatile connectivity and efficient multi camera workflow support.
"The cinematic look and feel is rapidly becoming the norm in broadcasting and live production as it opens up new ways to tell a narrative," said Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. "In parallel, over the last 2 years, we've seen a steep rise in content created remotely or in small locations where access is difficult. At Sony, we are always listening to our customers. We are thrilled to announce the FR7 that combines the flexibility of a standard PTZ camera with stunning visuals through advanced cinematic features."
Uncompromised Image Quality in a PTZ Form Factor
The FR7 features a back-illuminated 35mm full-frame CMOS image sensor Exmor R™ with approximately 10.3 effective megapixels and wide 15+ stop latitude*3 in a pan tilt zoom (PTZ) camera for the first time. In addition to wide dynamic range, low noise, and cinematic full frame bokeh, this amazing sensor also delivers high sensitivity that allows ISO to be expanded up to 409,600*4 when shooting in low light.
The FR7 features Sony's E-mount and can mount a wide range of E-mount lenses*2, including the G Master™ series with stunning resolution and bokeh effect. A choice of focal lengths ranging from 12 mm to 1200 mm*5 gives users comprehensive creative control.
A number of Cinema Line features are built into the camera to deliver a cinematic look and feel including:
- The Sensitivity setting allows ISO to be expanded up to 409,600*4 when shooting in low light.
- A 15+ stop latitude*3 allows smooth highlights and low noise levels.
- A number of preset scene files are included including S-Cinetone for natural mid-tones that are essential to healthy-looking skin color, plus soft colors and gorgeous highlights. Since the target look can be created while shooting, time can be saved in post-production. In the Cine EI mode, base sensitivity can be set to either ISO 800 or ISO 12800 to match lighting conditions and to minimize noise while maintaining a consistent look. This mode is ideal for post-production, as it allows the use of Sony's original S-Log3 gamma, wide S-Gamut3 and S-Gamut3.Cine color spaces.
- Shooting up to 120fps 4K (QFHD) and 240 fps FHD*6 slow-motion is possible, again creating that emotional possibility offered by a cinematic look.
Easy Operation for Storytelling from New Angles
With a new dedicated web application, pan, tilt, zoom, focus, record, playback, and all camera settings can be intuitively controlled from a tablet or computer web browser. Multiple people can monitor FR7 footage remotely at the same time. Multi camera monitoring is also enabled, allowing multiple cameras to be viewed remotely on one device. With its integrated remotely controllable pan/tilt mechanism, the FR7 can be mounted on a tripod, on a ceiling with the dedicated CIB-PCM1, or in other locations with limited access so that subjects can be unobtrusively followed and recorded from unique viewpoints. It is also compatible with Sony's RM-IP500 remote controller*7 for multi-camera production, expanding creative potential while reducing the need for dedicated staff in production studios and other shooting situations. A single RM-IP500 unit can remotely control up to 100 PTZ cameras and provide precious joystick-controlled pan, tilt, and zoom operation.
The supplied infrared remote controller will also support the FR7's simple operation.
Variable PTZ Movements for Smooth Camera Work
Pan and tilt speed can be continuously varied from 0.02 degrees per second to 60 degrees per second, supporting a wide range of stable and smooth camera movements. The pan angle range is from -170° to +170°, and the tilt angle range is from -30° to +195°.
Up to 100 Preset Camera Positions
The FR7 can memorize up to 100 camera position presets.*8 The built-in web application and optional RM-IP500 remote controller allow up to 100 camera position presets to be recalled. Presets include camera direction, zoom, and focus, and can be recalled at the touch of a button.
The FR7 will also support S700 protocol via Ethernet, enabling control of this product from Sony's Remote Control Panel (RCP) and Master Setup Unit (MSU) with a firmware update*9.
Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking
Fast Hybrid AF and pan/tilt/zoom functionalities combine to focus on static or fast-moving subjects precisely and smoothly over a wide area, to avoid blurred images, even when a shallow depth of field is used.
The integrated BIONZ XR™ engine realizes detection performance for pinpoint eye focus even when subjects are looking at steep angles, allowing the operator to concentrate on composing the best shot. Touch Focus can be used to initiate focusing with Real-time Tracking on the desired subject when using the FR7's web application, with Real-time Eye AF if an eye is detected.
Sony's Built-in Electronically Controlled Variable ND Filter
The built-in electronic variable ND filter allows seamless ND adjustment. An Auto ND function keeps exposure constant by automatically adjusting the ND filter to match changing light. Remote control is also possible, allowing exposure control at a distance from the camera.
Versatile Interfaces for Various Production Workflows
The FR7 is built to integrate and adapt to many workflow scenarios, from simple plug and play to more complex high-end productions, thanks to a comprehensive selection of video inputs and outputs, IP streaming, power supply, and synchronization with other devices.
Internal XAVC Recording and External RAW Output
A rare feature in a PTZ camera, the FR7 also features dual media slots that support CFexpress Type A and SDXC memory cards. The ability to record high-quality XAVC-I footage with metadata makes the FR7 an excellent choice for a wide variety of video production applications.
CFexpress Type A cards are particularly well suited to high bitrate 4K movie production, with high-speed write capability that ensures stable recording of high volume, high frame rate data. Simultaneous recording, relay recording, interval recording, and proxy recording are also supported. The SDI output can deliver a 16-bit RAW signal to a compatible external recorder (sold separately).
Professional Video and Audio Interface
HDMI Type A and 12G-SDI connectors are provided for video output as well as optical output*10 for long transmission.
The AUDIO IN (XLR type 5-pin) connector will receive signal from an external microphone or audio device. AUDIO CH-1 and CH-2 use a single connector.
Ethernet Connectivity
Camera control, video and audio transfer, and power supply can also be carried out via a single LAN cable, simplifying cabling requirements.
The FR7 LAN (network) connector supports a variety of streaming protocols, including RTSP, SRT and NDI ® |HX*11, perfect for working in an IP based environment.
The FR7 can be powered from an external PoE++ (Power over Ethernet Plus Plus)*12 device via a standard network cable, eliminating the need for separate power supply cabling.
Multicamera Production Synchronization
The Timecode IN connector receives timecode for synchronization with an external device, while the GENLOCK receives synchronization signals in multi camera setups.
Additionally, red/green tally lights are provided on the camera's side panels, allowing performers and staff to easily identify the on-air and preview cameras in multi camera setups in studio or on location.
Pricing and Availability
The new FR7 will be available in November 2022 for approximately $9699.99 USD and $12,399.99 CAD. The FR7K, which includes the FR7 and SELP28135G lens, will be available for $12,199.99 USD and $15,699.99CAD while the CIB-PCM1 ceiling bracket will be available for $119.99 USD and $159.99 CAD. It will be sold at a variety of Sony's authorized dealers throughout North America.
The FR7 will be showcased for the first time on Sony's booth at IBC 2022 in Amsterdam from September 9th to 12th. A product video on the new FR7 can be viewed HERE. To see it in action, visit HERE.
Exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the new FR7 as well as Sony's other imaging products can be found at www.sonycine.com a site created to educate and inspire all fans and customers of Sony Cinema Line.
About Sony Electronics Inc.
Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from 4K professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry leading 4K and 8K Ultra HD TVs. Visit http://www.sony.com/news for more information.
Notes:
*1 As of Sept 6th. 2022 product announcement, compared to cameras with integrated pan/tilt mounts, Sony survey.
*2 When using the SEL100400GM, SEL200600G, SEL400F28GM, and SEL600F40GM, please use after fixing the pan/tilt with the locking mechanism of the camera.
*3 S-Log3 recording. Sony measurement.
*4 Custom mode.
*5 SEL20TC teleconverter is required.
*6 10% crop, approximately.
*7 Sold separately.
*8 RM-IP500 software version 2.2 or later required.
*9 Update in early of 2023.
*10 Optical output requires SFP+ module (sold separately).
*11 NDI® is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc. NDI®|HX is a technology of NewTek, Inc. An NDI®|HX Upgrade must be purchased from NewTek.
*12 Conforms to IEEE802.3bt (Type 4, Class 8). Internal recording and playback are not available when PoE++ power is used.
*13 Within the Cinema Line series. As of September 2022.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowley has released its inaugural sustainability report to assess and establish a transparent reference point to measure progress toward its environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals to build a more sustainable tomorrow. The report marks a key milestone in Crowley's ambition to become the most sustainable and innovative maritime and logistics company in the Americas.
The report builds on Crowley's recent announcement to achieve net-zero emissions using a science-based approach by 2050 and outlines the company's strategy and impacts in its ESG activities. Priority areas include: adopting low- to zero-carbon fuels and supporting new energy development; increasing talent diversity, growth and retention; and supporting people and communities.
"The needs of our planet and people are changing, and alongside our partners, we are working each day with customers to reduce the environmental footprint of their supply chain utilizing ocean transport, which continues to be the greenest way to transport goods," said Tom Crowley, chairman and CEO. "We are proud of our accomplishments and initiatives captured in this first report, which will serve as the baseline against which we will measure our evolution for years to come. Our commitments are deliberately ambitious, and we are establishing partnerships and standards to ensure success – matching our commitments with measurable action and year-over-year progress."
Highlights from the 2021 Sustainability Report, Bravely Advancing What's Possible, include:
- Rigorous short- and long-term efforts to decarbonize operations. Crowley aims to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions across the entire business by more than 3.7 million metric tons per year, pursuing a path aligned with the latest climate science to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
- Investment in liquified natural gas (LNG) as a reliable and lower-emissions alternative to traditional fuels. Crowley has safely delivered 40 million gallons of LNG to support cleaner, more resilient energy throughout Puerto Rico and has invested in infrastructure on the island to enhance LNG availability for customers in the region.
- Advancement of alternative power technology and vessels such as the fully electric, battery-powered tugboat eWolf — the first of its kind in the U.S. — and a public-private partnership to develop an offshore wind services terminal in Salem, Massachusetts.
- Developing strategies to support more resilient supply chains, such as through near-shoring and "blue water highways" that serve communities with sustainable and efficient transportation on water and land.
- Enhancing Crowley's commitment to diversity and equity in business through targets for 2030 to ensure 37% of suppliers are diverse and 27% of purchases come from small businesses.
- Activation of the employee-led Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in Action (IDEA) Council to drive a supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Nearly $200,000 donated by employees to local organizations through the Crowley Cares Foundation and more than 530 volunteer hours completed by team members in the first six months of the program.
- An endowment of $2.5 million to the University of North Florida for a new center of excellence that will grow a talent pipeline of leaders trained in transportation and logistics, including state-of-the-art data analytics and supply chain tools.
"We see tremendous opportunity to build a more sustainable maritime and logistics industry that makes not only the global supply chain, but also our world, more resilient," said Crowley's Alisa Praskovich, vice president of sustainability. "We have made progress over the last year to understand our impacts and set ambitious ESG goals, and are prepared to help lead our customers, and our industry, toward a lower-carbon future for all."
The report also includes information on Crowley's public and private ESG partnerships, digital transformation and focused community efforts in the Caribbean and Central America.
To read Crowley's sustainability report, visit www.crowley.com/esg.
About Crowley
Crowley is a privately held, U.S.-owned and -operated maritime, energy and logistics solutions company serving commercial and government sectors with nearly $2.9 billion in annual revenue, over 170 vessels mostly in the Jones Act fleet and approximately 7,000 employees around the world – employing more U.S. mariners than any other company. The Crowley enterprise has invested more than $3 billion in maritime transport, which is the backbone of global trade and the global economy. As a global ship owner-operator and services provider with more than 130 years of innovation and a commitment to sustainability, the company serves customers in 36 nations and island territories through four business units: Crowley Logistics, Crowley Shipping, Crowley Solutions and Crowley Fuels. Additional information about Crowley, its business units and subsidiaries can be found at http://www.crowley.com.
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SYLHET, Bangladesh (AP) — Scientists say climate change is a factor behind the erratic and early rains that triggered unprecedented floods in Bangladesh and northeastern India, killing dozens and making lives miserable for millions of others.
Although the region is no stranger to flooding, it typically takes place later in the year when monsoon rains are well underway.
This year’s torrential rainfall lashed the area as early as March. It may take much longer to determine the extent to which climate change played a role in the floods, but scientists say that it has made the monsoon — a seasonable change in weather usually associated with strong rains — more variable over the past decades. This means that much of the rain expected to fall in a year is arriving in a space of weeks.
The northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya received nearly three times its average June rainfall in just the first three weeks of the month, and neighboring Assam received twice its monthly average in the same period. Several rivers, including one of Asia’s largest, flow downstream from the two states into the Bay of Bengal in low-lying Bangladesh, a densely populated delta nation.
With more rainfall predicted over the next five days, Bangladesh’s Flood Forecast and Warning Centre warned Tuesday that water levels would remain dangerously high in the country’s northern regions.
The pattern of monsoons, vital for the agrarian economies of India and Bangladesh, has been shifting since the 1950s, with longer dry spells interspersed with heavy rain, said Roxy Matthew Koll, a climate scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology in Pune, adding that extreme rainfall events were also projected to increase.
Until now, floods in northeastern Bangladesh were rare while Assam state, famed for its tea cultivation, usually coped with floods later in the year during the usual monsoon season. The sheer volume of early rain this year that lashed the region in just a few weeks makes the current floods an “unprecedented” situation, said Anjal Prakash, a research director at India’s Bharti Institute of Public Policy, who has contributed to U.N.-sponsored study on global warming.
“This is something that we have never heard of and never seen,” he said.
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave a similarly grim assessment Wednesday.
“We haven’t faced a crisis like this for a long time. Infrastructure must be constructed to cope with such disasters,” she told a news conference in Dhaka. “The water coming from Meghalaya and Assam has affected the Sylhet region” in northeastern Bangladesh, she said, adding that there is no quick respite for the country.
Hasina said that floodwaters would recede soon from the northeast, but they would likely hit the country’s southern region soon on the way to the Bay of Bengal.
“We should prepare to face it,” she said. “We live in a region where flooding happens quite often, which we have to bear in mind. We must prepare for that.”
A total of 42 people have died in Bangladesh since May 17 while Indian authorities reported that flood deaths have risen to 78 in Assam state, with 17 others killed in landslides.
Hundreds of thousands are displaced and millions in the region have been forced to scramble to makeshift evacuation centers.
Bangladesh, home to about 160 million, has historically contributed a fraction of the world’s emissions. Meanwhile, a decade-old deal for rich nations, who have contributed more to global emissions, to give $100 billion to poorer nations every year to adapt to climate change and switch to cleaner fuels hasn’t been fulfilled. And the money that is provided is spread too thin.
That means that countries like Bangladesh — whose GDP has risen from $6.2 billion in 1972 to $305 billion in 2019 — have to redirect funds to combat climate change, instead of of spending it on policies aimed at lifting millions from poverty.
“This is a problem which is created by the global industrialized north. And we are paying the price for it because they have ignored their responsibility,” Prakash said.
In the hardest-hit city of Sylhet, shop owner Mohammad Rashiq Ahamed has returned home with his families to see what can be salvaged from floods. Wading through knee-deep water, he said that he was worried about waters rising again. “The weather is changing … there can be another disaster, at any time.”
He is one of about 3.5 million Bangladeshis who face the same predicament each year when rivers flood, according to a 2015 analysis by the World Bank Institute. Bangladesh is considered one of the most vulnerable to climate change and the poor are disproportionately impacted.
Parul Akhter, a poultry farmer, held on to her disabled son to save him from the floodwaters in Sylhet. But she lost her only income — her chickens — and all other belongings.
“The chicken farm was the only way for me to live. I have no other means to earn,” she said.
Mohammad Arfanuzzaman, a climate change expert at the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, said that catastrophic floods like the one this year could have wide-ranging impacts, from farmers losing their crops and being trapped in a cycle of debt to children not being able to go to school and at increased risk to disease.
“Poor people are suffering a lot from the ongoing flooding,” he said.
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Ghosal reported from New Delhi. Associated Press writers Julhas Alam from Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Victoria Milko in Jakarta, Indonesia, contributed to this report.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of SOL tokens ("SOL securities") between March 24, 2020 and the present, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important September 6, 202 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action lawsuit against Solana Labs, Inc., the Solana Foundation, Anatoly Yakovenko, Multicoin Capital Management LLC, Kyle Samani, and FalconX LLC (together, "Defendants").
SO WHAT: If you purchased SOL securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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Which window bird feeder is best?
Window bird feeders bring birds right up to your home, giving you an insight into their everyday lives. They’re great additions to other backyard feeders but can also let people who live in apartments and don’t have yards feed birds more easily.
At first glance, all window feeders look similar, but some subtle differences set them apart. If you’re looking for a durable, well-designed feeder, the Homebird Window Bird Feeder is a top choice.
What to know before you buy a window bird feeder
Capacity
Some window feeders hold more seeds than others. Compact feeders hold around 0.5 pounds, while large versions can hold upward of 2 pounds. Some manufacturers list the seed capacity, but you can also take an educated guess based on the overall dimensions of the feeder. Generally speaking, larger feeders hold more seed, but the depth of the seed trays is also a factor.
Bear in mind that a larger capacity isn’t always better. If you don’t have enough birds come to your feeder, you can end up having to throw away moldy seeds from a large or over-filled feeder.
Entrance size
The size of the entrance of your bird feeder dictates the size of birds that can comfortably fit inside to feed. Those with pitched roofs generally have bigger entrances at their largest point, so larger birds, such as cardinals, can eat. However, if the entrance is too big, you may attract nothing but wood pigeons and squirrels.
Rear window
Although a window feeder is made from clear acrylic, it can still somewhat obstruct your view of feeding birds, especially as it gets dirty over time. As such, most feeders have a window cut into the rear to provide a perfectly clear view. The size of this window varies between models. Some are designed so that the whole back is open for the best view possible, while others have smaller windows.
What to look for in a quality window bird feeder
Drainage holes
Even though window feeders have roofs, there’s still a chance that rain will get in, depending on the angle at which it’s falling. The seed tray should have drainage holes to stop rainwater from waterlogging the seeds and causing them to overflow.
Removable seed tray
It’s much easier to refill the seed tray if it’s removable. Otherwise, you’ll need to bring the seed to the feeder and pour it in or remove the whole feeder from the suction cups to fill it. You’ll also be able to clean the seed tray more easily, but remember that regularly cleaning the whole feeder is also important.
Strong suction cups
Not all suction cups are equally good. It’s essential to choose a feeder with strong suction cups because, without them, the feeder is basically useless.
How much you can expect to spend on a window bird feeder
Basic feeders start at around $15-$20, while particularly large, strong or well-made versions can cost as much as $35-$45.
Window bird feeder FAQ
How can I attract birds to my window feeder?
A. A common problem when people first place window feeders is that no birds come to them and they quickly get disheartened and give up. While some are lucky enough to have birds feed at their windows right away, it’s quite normal for them to take more than a month to discover a new feeding spot, so it can take time and a little coaxing.
Try filling your feeder with high-value seed rather than a generic seed mix. Sunflower hearts are popular with most birds. You can also try sprinkling some seeds on the ground close to the feeder to draw in the birds. Removing any other feeders from your yard can also encourage birds to come closer. Once they discover the feeder, don’t sit too close to watch them or make sudden movements at first, as this may scare them off.
Are window bird feeders safe?
A. It might seem counterintuitive, but it’s safer for feeders to be positioned close to windows or fixed to them. If a bird hits a window while taking off or landing, it’ll be traveling at a slower speed than if the feeder was further from the window. This makes it more likely to escape serious injury.
What’s the best window bird feeder to buy?
Top window bird feeder
What you need to know: While it’s pricier than some models, the quality is impressive.
What you’ll love: This feeder is well-constructed from thick, durable acrylic. It has extra-strong suction cups and a large viewing window. The wide-angled perch platform lets birds feed more comfortably.
What you should consider: It claims to be squirrel-proof, but it isn’t.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top window bird feeder for the money
What you need to know: With a 1-pound seed capacity, it offers excellent value.
What you’ll love: The pitched roof increases the entrance size at the apex, giving larger birds, such as cardinals, easier access. The seed tray is removable for easier refilling and has holes in it for drainage.
What you should consider: The suction cups were missing from some buyers’ orders, though this is an error that the manufacturer will rectify.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Nature’s Hangout Clear Window Bird Feeder
What you need to know: This large window feeder is perfect for small and medium-sized garden birds.
What you’ll love: The seed trays have drainage holes to prevent waterlogging. The rear window lets you see birds more clearly. The extra-strong suction cups keep it in place effectively.
What you should consider: The drainage holes can get clogged with small seeds.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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NEW YORK (AP) — The statistics discussed at the inaugural Global Citizen NOW conference were bleak.
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed 100 million people back into lives of extreme poverty. Up to 243 million people could face food insecurity between now and November due to the war in Ukraine. In Afghanistan, 24 million people depend on charitable donations for food.
Yet Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans says he feels optimistic: The global response to the COVID-19 pandemic shows that the world can unite to fight a crisis when it needs to.
Evans and the dozens of speakers from the worlds of business, politics, culture and philanthropy gathered for the two-day summit in New York that concluded Monday expressed hope that same united effort can be applied to help curb climate change, food insecurity and extreme poverty.
“During the pandemic, the world was able to mobilize $17 trillion in economic stimulus, largely for hard-hit sectors of the economy, which I think was the right thing to do,” Evans told The Associated Press. “Why do we not respond with the same degree of urgency to climate change? Because we don’t internalize this idea of (helping) now. We think ‘acceptable loss.’”
The Global Citizen NOW summit was organized to bring leaders together to change “acceptable loss” to “action now.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told “Friday Night Lights” actress Connie Britton about the importance of getting people to work together. “They know where there can be common ground,” she said of Global Citizen. “It’s a place where we laugh together, cry together, are inspired together, dance together — you can never do too much dancing, I always say — and forget our differences.”
Feminist activist Gloria Steinem said she worries about the suffering that could come from the Supreme Court’s overturning of its Roe v. Wade decision, but she is hopeful because she knows that the situation will not be as bad as when abortion was illegal throughout the country. “Obedience cannot be secured by unjust laws because people just don’t obey them,” she said.
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said that a bipartisan consensus on climate change can be built by creating a policy that meets national security, energy and economic priorities. “You get bipartisan agreement by creating an understanding where all understand the connection to what they hold most important,” he said.
Many panelists discussed the Global Citizen idea of creating change from the bottom up, by mobilizing millions of its followers to convince their political and business leaders to change their minds.
Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario explained how her series about maternal mortality in Sierra Leone convinced Merck to donate $500 million to establish the Merck for Mothers initiative to reduce the risks of childbirth.
CNN political commentator Van Jones said “the genius of Global Citizen” is bringing hopeful, hard-working people together to discuss victories and future challenges.
“I think the world is running at a hope deficit,” Jones told The Associated Press. “I live in the world of bad news and this is like a supernova of good news.”
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DUBLIN, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mallinckrodt plc (OTCMKTS: MNKKQ) ("Mallinckrodt" or the "Company") today announced that it expects to complete its reorganization process, emerge from Chapter 11 and complete the Irish Examinership proceedings in the coming days.
On the effective date of emergence, all of Mallinckrodt's existing ordinary shares will be cancelled pursuant to the Company's Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan") and the Irish Scheme of Arrangement (the "Scheme"). Mallinckrodt expects to issue at emergence 13,170,932 new ordinary shares to its guaranteed unsecured noteholders in accordance with the provisions of the Plan and the Scheme.
In accordance with the Plan, Mallinckrodt also expects to issue at emergence to the opioid claimants 3,290,675 warrants, with a strike price of $103.40, and to adopt at emergence a management incentive plan providing for the issuance to management, key employees and directors of the Company of equity awards with respect to up to an aggregate of 1,829,068 shares. Mallinckrodt's new shares are anticipated to trade over-the-counter until such time as the Company relists on a national securities exchange.
Advisors
Latham & Watkins LLP; Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz; Arthur Cox LLP; Arnold & Porter; Ropes & Gray LLP; and Hogan Lovells served as Mallinckrodt's counsel. Guggenheim Securities, LLC served as investment banker and AlixPartners LLP served as restructuring advisor to Mallinckrodt.
About Mallinckrodt
Mallinckrodt is a global business consisting of multiple wholly owned subsidiaries that develop, manufacture, market and distribute specialty pharmaceutical products and therapies. The company's Specialty Brands reportable segment's areas of focus include autoimmune and rare diseases in specialty areas like neurology, rheumatology, nephrology, pulmonology, ophthalmology, and oncology; immunotherapy and neonatal respiratory critical care therapies; analgesics; cultured skin substitutes and gastrointestinal products. Its Specialty Generics reportable segment includes specialty generic drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients. To learn more about Mallinckrodt, visit www.mallinckrodt.com.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS RELATED TO FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements in this document that are not strictly historical, including statements regarding future financial condition and operating results, legal, economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting Mallinckrodt's businesses, and any other statements regarding events or developments the company believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, may be "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
There are a number of important factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those suggested or indicated by such forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. These factors include risks and uncertainties related to, among other things: the ability of Mallinckrodt and its subsidiaries to consummate the Plan, the effects of the Chapter 11 cases, including increased professional costs, on the liquidity, results of operations and businesses of Mallinckrodt and its subsidiaries; the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the restructuring support agreement and the Plan, including the settlements entered into with the OCC, the UCC, and Mallinckrodt's second lien noteholders, the financing required to fund certain distributions under the Plan and the ability of the parties to negotiate definitive agreements with respect to the matters covered by the related term sheets, whether related to such settlements, included in the restructuring support agreement, the Plan or otherwise, the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of any of the parties to terminate the restructuring support agreement, the Plan or any of the settlements and to satisfy the other conditions of the restructuring support agreement, the Plan and the settlements, including satisfying the milestones specified in the restructuring support agreement; governmental investigations and inquiries, regulatory actions and lawsuits brought against Mallinckrodt by government agencies and private parties with respect to its historical commercialization of opioids, including the agreement set forth in the Plan regarding a global settlement to resolve all opioid-related claims; potential delays in Mallinckrodt's Chapter 11 process; the settlement set forth in the Plan with governmental parties to resolve certain disputes relating to Acthar Gel; the possibility that such settlement will not be consummated and the risks and uncertainties related thereto, including the time and expense of continuing to litigate this dispute and the impact of this dispute on Mallinckrodt's financial condition and expectations for performance; the ability to maintain relationships with Mallinckrodt's suppliers, customers, employees and other third parties as a result of the Chapter 11 cases; the availability of operating capital during the pendency of the Chapter 11 cases, including events that could terminate Mallinckrodt's right to continue to access the cash collateral of Mallinckrodt's lenders; the possibility that Mallinckrodt may be unable to achieve its business and strategic goals even if the Plan is successfully consummated; the possibility that Mallinckrodt's Chapter 11 cases may be converted into Chapter 7 cases under the Bankruptcy Code; the potential termination of Mallinckrodt's exclusive right to file a Chapter 11 plan; the nondischargeability of certain claims against Mallinckrodt as part of the bankruptcy process; developing, funding and executing Mallinckrodt's business plan and continuing as a going concern; Mallinckrodt's post-bankruptcy capital structure; scrutiny from governments, legislative bodies and enforcement agencies related to sales, marketing and pricing practices; pricing pressure on certain of Mallinckrodt's products due to legal changes or changes in insurers' reimbursement practices resulting from recent increased public scrutiny of healthcare and pharmaceutical costs; the impact of the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus; the reimbursement practices of governmental health administration authorities, private health coverage insurers and other third-party payers; complex reporting and payment obligations under the Medicare and Medicaid rebate programs and other governmental purchasing and rebate programs; cost containment efforts of customers, purchasing groups, third-party payers and governmental organizations; changes in or failure to comply with relevant laws and regulations; Mallinckrodt's and its partners' ability to successfully develop or commercialize new products or expand commercial opportunities; Mallinckrodt's ability to navigate price fluctuations; competition; Mallinckrodt's and its partners' ability to protect intellectual property rights; limited clinical trial data for Acthar Gel; clinical studies and related regulatory processes; product liability losses and other litigation liability; material health, safety and environmental liabilities; potential indemnification liabilities to Covidien pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement; business development activities; retention of key personnel; the effectiveness of information technology infrastructure including cybersecurity and data leakage risks; customer concentration; Mallinckrodt's reliance on certain individual products that are material to its financial performance; Mallinckrodt's ability to receive procurement and production quotas granted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; complex manufacturing processes; conducting business internationally; Mallinckrodt's ability to achieve expected benefits from restructuring activities; Mallinckrodt's significant levels of intangible assets and related impairment testing; labor and employment laws and regulations; natural disasters or other catastrophic events; Mallinckrodt's substantial indebtedness and its ability to generate sufficient cash to reduce its indebtedness; Mallinckrodt's ability to generate sufficient cash to service indebtedness even after the existing indebtedness is restructured; future changes to U.S. and foreign tax laws or the impact of disputes with governmental tax authorities; and the impact of Irish laws.
These and other factors are identified and described in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of Mallinckrodt's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date hereof and Mallinckrodt does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events and developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
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UPPSALA, Sweden, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Good tailwind in the financial development
Q2 2022 highlights
- Total net revenues of SEK 147.8 m (142.8)
- EBITDA of SEK -32.5 m (-41.1)
- Net earnings of SEK -35.8 m (-73.7)
- US Pharma segment (ZUBSOLV® US) net revenues of SEK 139.6 m (126.0), in local currency USD 14.2 m (15.0), US Pharma EBIT of SEK 77.2 m (61.6)
- Cash flow from operating activities of SEK 14.5 m (-20.9), cash and invested funds of SEK 467.7 m (679.7)
- Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to -1.04 (-2.15)
- Christine Rankin and Michael J Matly were elected as Board members at the Annual General Meeting. They replace David Colpman and Kirsten Detrick who have declined re-election.
- Orexo´s partner Gesynta Pharma's drug candidate GS-248 (OX-MPI) granted Orphan Drug Designation in the US by the FDA for the treatment of systemic sclerosis
Important events after the period
- First clinical study initiated for OX640, a nasal adrenaline rescue medication for allergic reactions
- The digital therapy deprexis® reimbursed within the US Veterans Affairs Federal Supply Schedule
- Financial outlook 2022 reiterated
CEO Comments
A leader in providing new innovative treatment solutions for patients suffering from opioid dependence
"I am pleased to report ZUBSOLV® demand fully stabilized versus Q1, contributing to an improved development for our main business, US Pharma. Comparing to last year US Pharma net revenues increased by 11 percent driven by a strong USD and a favorable payer mix, offsetting a negative development in ZUBSOLV® demand. With a significant exposure to the US dollar also in our expenses, I am particularly pleased to see a continued improved EBITDA compared to last year, which supports an increase in our cash position of 30 million. The financial development should be seen in the light of our continued investment in future growth drivers, in particular the finalizing of OX124, our opioid overdose rescue medication, for registration in the US later this year. Additionally, we are launching and in parallel running a large clinical trial for MODIA®, our digital therapy for opioid use disorder (OUD), also in the US. These investments are all important elements in a comprehensive solution to improve access to treatment and outcome for patients suffering from OUD."
To read the full CEO Comments view attached PDF.
For further information, please contact
Nikolaj Sørensen, President and CEO, Joseph DeFeo, EVP and CFO, or Lena Wange, IR & Communications Director
Tel: +46 18 780 88 00, +1 855 982 7658, E-mail: ir@orexo.com
Presentation
At 2 pm CET the same day as the announcement of the report Orexo invites analysts, investors and media to
attend a presentation where Nikolaj Sørensen, CEO, Joseph DeFeo, CFO, and Dennis Urbaniak, SVP Digital Therapeutics, will present the report and host a Q&A.
Please view the instructions below on how to participate
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LAKE FOREST, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Westamerica announced today the completion of their Digital and Mailhouse Department upgrade. These latest improvements add to a long list of investments the company has made to their manufacturing base recently.
The company finished installation of the HP Indigo 15K Digital Press this week. The new press delivers up to 7 colors and at a speed that rivals traditional lithographic equipment. Mailhouse/Digital General Manager Jim Nazario explained, "Our work with color critical marketing campaigns and extensive variable data executions are perfect for this new press. We look forward to the additional creative possibilities at even faster speeds."
Celebrating its forty-fifth year in business in April, Westamerica is leveraging its legendary marketing, packaging and direct mail experience with this new manufacturing horsepower.
CEO Doug Grant shared the company's current and future focus. "Westamerica has embarked on many exciting new initiatives. At a time when most companies in our industry are still reeling from the pandemic and supply chain challenges, we are enjoying strong growth and vibrant new customer acquisition. We are confidently moving forward with an agenda of capacity growth across our many vertical segments and improved operational efficiency."
In addition to the expanded Digital and Mailhouse equipment, in this year alone Westamerica has initiated major operational enhancements and capital investments, including:
- Implementing process-free plates for increased production efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and improved economics
- Expanding packaging capabilities with the latest high-speed glue/fold equipment
- Relocating the growing wide format division to a larger, more efficient facility adjacent to the corporate manufacturing plant in Lake Forest
"Westamerica is expanding both our technology and production footprint simultaneously," said Grant. "We are in a tangible production business, but our technological enhancements keep us ahead of our competition."
"That bodes well for our Mailing and Digital Department customers," according to Nazario. "Our data and production teams work closely together to speed up production throughput, while improving project accuracy and program response rates."
With an internal mailing operation boasting high speed and creative excellence, customers can expect even faster project turnaround from their complex mailing projects in the new Westamerica environment.
About Westamerica
Founded in 1977, Westamerica is a vertically integrated marketing services, printing and packaging company serving the commercial, financial and government sectors with powerful communication and branding solutions. We exist to help our clients grow.
For more information visit: www.mywestamerica.com
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WATCH: Police chase ends in high-speed crash in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) - A police chase ended in a high-speed crash, leaving four people injured in New Orleans on Tuesday, WVUE reported.
Police say that three vehicles were involved in the wreck, and all who were injured were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. No fatalities were reported.
The dramatic scene was captured on surveillance video from a business in the area.
In the video, a blue car being tailed by New Orleans police speeds through a red light at an intersection, careening into the passenger’s side of a white truck. The truck flips over onto its hood, smashing the front end of a third car and coming to rest on its passenger’s side door.
The New Orleans Police Department’s Public Integrity Bureau is investigating to ensure officers followed proper protocol.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, August 14th at 1:30 PM EST the leaders of the Social Democrats of America (SDA) will hold a political event with various political artists including Paperboy Love Prince who will be announced as the Social Democrat Candidate for Congress for District 7 against incumbent congresswoman Nydia Velasquez.
WHAT: Paperboy Love Prince will entertain the crowd of volunteers and present SDA's platform.
WHO: Social Democrats of America and Paperboy Love Prince
WHEN: Sunday, August 14th, 2022 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
WHERE: Corner of Vernon Blvd & 48th Avenue in Queens
CONTACT: Maria Malaga - (718) 701-0140 - press@socialists.us
About Social Democrat of America: SDA is a Maryland Based 501(c)4 whose purpose is to create a humane social order based on Social Democracy, equitable distribution, feminism, racial equality and non-oppressive relationships.
SDA organizes locally for the achievement of these goals by conducting educational and informational seminars in order to build a majority movement that will promote Social Democracy.
Socialism or Social Democracy is rooted in these core tenets that are Anti-Death Penalty, Pro-Abortion, Free Education, Universal Health Care, Universal Basic Income, and the sanctity of the Separation of Church and State.
Michael Hano is the SDA candidate in congressional district 13. Paperboy Love Prince is the SDA candidate in congressional district 7. Both candidates are on the official ballot.
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WASHINGTON -- Here's a look at how Georgia's members of Congress voted over the previous week.
Along with the week's roll call votes, the Senate also passed the Formula Act (H.R. 8351) to suspend, temporarily, rates of duty on imports of certain infant formula products.
HOUSE VOTES:
ABORTION RESTRICTIONS: The House has passed the Women's Health Protection Act (H.R. 8296) sponsored by Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., to bar state and local governments from restricting a range of abortion-related services, including abortion, the provision of telemedicine abortion consultations, and prescribing of abortifacient drugs. Chu said the bill "respects our right to make our own decisions about our bodies. It is time to put control of our bodies back in our hands." The vote, on July 15, was 219 yeas to 210 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Carter R-GA (1st), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
ABORTION AND STATE LAWS: The House has passed the Ensuring Access to Abortion Act (H.R. 8297) sponsored by Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, to bar a state's government from penalizing individuals in other states for providing abortion services to women who live in that state, so long as those services are legal in the other states. Fletcher said of the need to respond to such penalizing acts: "Congress has the authority and the responsibility to protect people from these unconstitutional efforts." The vote, on July 15, was 223 yeas to 205 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Carter R-GA (1st), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
INFANT FORMULA IMPORTS: The House has passed the Formula Act (H.R. 8351) sponsored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., to temporarily suspend, for the remainder of 2022, duties on imports of infant formula food. Blumenauer said of the need to give parents relief from higher costs due to the tariffs: "It is unacceptable that families would be taxed on a product that they need and have no other way of getting in the midst of this crisis." The vote, on July 15, was 421 yeas to 2 nays.
YEAS: Entire Georgia delegation except Loudermilk R-GA (11th), who did not vote.
NEW NATO MEMBERS: The House has passed a resolution (H. Res. 1130) sponsored by Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., supporting the possibility of Finland and Sweden soon joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). A supporter, Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, said: "Finland and Sweden's strategic location in northern Europe, advanced militaries, and decades of fighting alongside the U.S. and NATO mean that their accession will immediately strengthen transatlantic security." The vote, on July 18, was 394 yeas to 18 nays.
YEAS: Entire Georgia delegation except Hice R-GA (10th), who did not vote
STATE MARRIAGE LAWS: The House has passed the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404) sponsored by Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and instead federally recognize any marriage authorized under a state's marriage laws and require states to similarly recognize marriages in other states. Nadler said: "All married people who are building their lives together must know that the government will respect and recognize their marriages." The vote, on July 19, was 267 yeas to 157 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Carter R-GA (1st), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
PASSING FIVE BILLS: The House has passed a motion sponsored by Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., to pass an array of five bills en bloc. The bills dealt with management of historical sites in Maryland and the South, long distance bike trails, and lighting the Gateway Arch in St. Louis in blue and yellow to show solidarity with Ukraine. The vote, on July 19, was 365 yeas to 57 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Carter R-GA (1st), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
FUNDING FOREIGN SECURITY FORCES: The House has passed the Advancing Human Rights-Centered International Conservation Act (H.R. 7025) sponsored by Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., to require the Fish and Wildlife Service to work to avoid providing money, through its conservation grants, to foreign security forces believed to have violated human rights. The vote, on July 19, was 379 yeas to 43 nays.
YEAS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Carter R-GA (1st), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
NAYS: Allen R-GA (12th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Hice R-GA (10th)
NATIONAL PARKS: The House has passed the National Park Foundation Reauthorization Act (H.R. 7693) sponsored by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., to reauthorize the National Park Foundation through fiscal 2030 and increase its annual funding from $5 million to $15 million. The vote, on July 19, was 397 yeas to 22 nays.
YEAS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Carter R-GA (1st), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
NAYS: Allen R-GA (12th), Greene R-GA (14th), Hice R-GA (10th)
HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION SPENDING: The House has passed the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 8294) sponsored by Rep. David E. Price, D-N.C., to provide $90.9 billion of Fiscal 2023 funding for the various agencies at the Transportation Department and Housing and Urban Development. Price said the funding would improve transportation infrastructure and resiliency against climate change and natural disaster, while "remedying inequities and disparities in our housing and transportation systems, and prioritizing safety." An opponent, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., cited the inflationary impacts of a more than 10% increase in spending over Fiscal 2022 levels. The vote, on July 20, was 220 yeas to 207 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Carter R-GA (1st), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
CONTRACEPTIVES: The House has passed the Right to Contraception Act (H.R. 8373), sponsored by Rep. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., to bar state and local governments from restricting the ability of individuals and health care entities to provide and consume contraceptives, and take contraceptive actions. Manning said: "This bill is about allowing women the freedom to choose the contraception that works best for them to allow them to prevent unintended pregnancies." The vote, on July 21, was 228 yeas to 195 nays.
NAYS: Loudermilk R-GA (11th), Allen R-GA (12th), Scott, Austin R-GA (8th), Clyde R-GA (9th), Greene R-GA (14th), Carter R-GA (1st), Ferguson R-GA (3rd), Hice R-GA (10th)
YEAS: Bishop D-GA (2nd), Scott, David D-GA (13th), McBath D-GA (6th), Bourdeaux D-GA (7th), Johnson D-GA (4th), Williams D-GA (5th)
SENATE VOTES:
COLORADO JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Nina Nin-Yuen Wang to be a judge on the U.S. district court for Colorado. Wang, a U.S. magistrate judge since 2015, was previously an assistant U.S. attorney for Colorado. The vote, on July 19, was 58 yeas to 36 nays.
YEAS: Ossoff D-GA, Warnock D-GA
ILLINOIS JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Nancy Maldonado to be a judge on the U.S. district court for the northern district of Illinois. Maldonado has been a private practice lawyer in Chicago since 2002. A supporter, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said Maldonado "has dedicated herself to defending the rights of working people as a plaintiff-side employment law litigator. Throughout her career, she has continually answered the call to serve our state." The vote, on July 19, was 53 yeas to 45 nays.
YEAS: Ossoff D-GA, Warnock D-GA
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Julianna Michelle Childs to be a judge on the U.S. appeals court for the Washington, D.C., circuit. Since 2010, Childs has been a judge on the U.S. district court for South Carolina. A supporter, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said that in her tenure in South Carolina, Childs has "built a reputation as both a trailblazing jurist and a staunch defender of the Constitution." The vote, on July 19, was 64 yeas to 34 nays.
YEAS: Ossoff D-GA, Warnock D-GA
DELAWARE JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Gregory Brian Williams to be a judge on the U.S. district court for Delaware. Williams has been a private practice lawyer in Wilmington since 1995, focusing on intellectual property and commercial litigation. A supporter, Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., said Williams "not only has the credentials and the temperament, but the strong work ethic that are necessary for this court to continue to function as one of the most important district courts in our land." The vote on July 20, was 52 yeas to 43 nays.
YEAS: Ossoff D-GA, Warnock D-GA
CHILE AMBASSADOR: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Bernadette Meehan to be the U.S. ambassador to Chile. Meehan had been an executive at the Obama Foundation; previously, she was in the State Department's Foreign Service for more than a decade, including a posting at the U.S. embassy in Colombia. The vote, on July 20, was 51 yeas to 44 nays.
YEAS: Ossoff D-GA, Warnock D-GA
SOUTH AFRICA AMBASSADOR: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Reuben Brigety to be the U.S. ambassador to South Africa. Brigety has been a State Department official in the Obama administration, a mayor in Tennessee, president of the University of the South, and currently is an official at the Council on Foreign Relations. The vote, on July 21, was 55 yeas to 40 nays.
YEAS: Ossoff D-GA, Warnock D-GA
VETERANS HEALTH: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Shereef Elnahal to be the Department of Veterans Affairs' Under Secretary for Health. For three years, Elnahal has been the CEO of University Hospital in Newark, N.J.; previously, he was that state's health commissioner and, from 2016 to 2018, a Veterans Health Administration official. A supporter, Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., said Elnahal's experience would help the VA implement a transformational electronic health records system and deal with stress and turnover among the VA staff. The vote, on July 21, was 66 yeas to 23 nays.
YEAS: Ossoff D-GA
NOT VOTING: Warnock D-GA
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MIAMI , Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveHire, the globally leading Direct Sourcing and Total Talent platform, and Broadleaf Results, a leading provider of talent acquisition and workforce management solutions, have successfully launched Direct Sourcing programs for three Global Fortune 1000 companies.
The client launches include one of the largest sustainable packaging companies, a premier industrial supplies and equipment provider, and a leading natural gas and electric company.
"LiveHire's AI technology gives Broadleaf's Direct Sourcing team the ability to rapidly build highly qualified, client-branded talent communities that offer an alternative way to ensure greater success in resource fulfillment," said Dave Savarise, President at Broadleaf. "We are confident that our Direct Sourcing - LiveHire partnership will provide our clients with better access to talent, an improved slate of interested and available candidates with a reduced cycle-time—resulting in a positive experience."
LiveHire's technology was recognized as a Market Leading Platform by Ardent Partners, a leading resource and advisory firm, in their Direct Staffing Platforms Technology advisor report that evaluated the digital staffing solutions marketplace.
LiveHire's Direct Sourcing solution enables companies to leverage their brand to attract and hire contingent workers through a private talent community.
Broadleaf launches LiveHire for its clients in record time and brings its own expertise in recruitment and program management to scale a successful Direct Sourcing program, delivering significant savings to its clients, plus speed and quality of hire.
LiveHire will be showcasing their Direct Sourcing platform at the CWS Summit in Dallas, Texas on September 19-20, 2022 at booth #325 and Broadleaf can be found at booth #110.
About LiveHire
LiveHire is a globally leading recruitment and direct sourcing platform — enabling clients to attract and engage both permanent employees and contingent workers to deliver Total Talent and Direct Sourcing solutions. LiveHire offers an award-winning candidate experience and provides talent-on-demand through its unique talent pooling and two-way text messaging functionality, having successfully enabled end-to-end recruitment from sourcing through to hire of diverse workforces for over 200 clients across 20 verticals globally. For more information, visit www.livehire.com/us.
About Broadleaf Results
Founded in 1965, Broadleaf is a certified WBE and leading provider of total talent
management services. Our consultative approach specializes in managed service programs, recruitment process outsourcing, direct sourcing, independent contractor compliance, statement of work/procurement management, and employer of record/payrolling. At Broadleaf, we help deliver your most valuable asset: talent. To learn more about Broadleaf, visit www.broadleafresults.com.
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- Advancing Minorities' Interest in Engineering's HBCU Cybersecurity Industry Collaboration Initiative Pilot launches this year, bringing together four schools and three Fortune 100 corporate partners
- Initiative aims to strengthen HBCU cybersecurity programming while developing diverse pipeline of cybersecurity career-ready students
- Effort begins with nearly 600,000 open cybersecurity positions in the U.S. job market
BALTIMORE, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To address the urgent cybersecurity talent needs in the U.S., Advancing Minorities' Interest in Engineering (AMIE) announced a new collaboration to support cybersecurity education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Together with industry partners Abbott, Microsoft and Raytheon Technologies, the HBCU Cybersecurity Industry Collaboration Initiative Pilot aims to build curriculum capacity within HBCU engineering schools, positioning them as premier national academic institutions for cybersecurity, while creating a strong workforce of students well-prepared for the world's essential cybersecurity careers. The initiative expects to support HBCUs through curriculum development, research collaboration, faculty support and other resources.
Right now, there are nearly 600,000 open cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. and experts anticipate there will be 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs open globally by 2025.
"Our hope is that the initiative will enhance cybersecurity programming at HBCUs, helping connect students, especially African-American students, with opportunities to pursue cybersecurity certifications and degrees," said Veronica L. Nelson, AMIE's executive director. "This effort couldn't come at a more critical time. The U.S. greatly needs skilled cybersecurity workers. HBCU Engineering Schools represent a rich pipeline of untapped, diverse talent."
The 15 Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-accredited HBCU Schools of Engineering produce more than 30% of the African-American engineers in the U.S. while representing less than 3% of the engineering universities in the U.S. Data from the U.S.
Department of Labor show Blacks and African-Americans make up only 11.8% of information security analysts in the U.S.
The initiative's pilot incorporates expertise and support from Abbott, Microsoft and Raytheon Technologies with the goal of aligning business needs to the pilot schools' cybersecurity curricula and research capabilities. The four HBCU pilot engineering schools of the 15 member schools of the Council of HBCU Engineering Deans are Hampton University, North Carolina A&T State University, Prairie View A&M University, and Virginia State University.
- Professionals from Abbott, Microsoft and Raytheon Technologies will be guest lecturers, participate in mentoring programs and meet with faculty to better understand existing strengths and collaborate toward educating more cybersecurity professionals to help address the nation's talent gap.
- Microsoft is providing funding and support as part of its Cybersecurity Skills Initiative.
- Abbott is providing funding and hosting two Prairieview A&M University cybersecurity students for customized intern experiences during summer 2022.
- Raytheon Technologies is providing funding and works with local students to showcase their cyber capabilities and provide opportunities for students to explore cyber careers.
"With the complete integration of Industry 4.0 or 'smart' technologies into so many aspects of our lives, VSU now sees almost every company we work with needing cybersecurity-trained professionals to secure their products, services, and their business operations," said Dr. Dawit Haile, Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at Virginia State University. "This includes industries that we never would have previously considered in this context, like manufacturing, construction, and energy. VSU understands that cybersecurity skills are now part of a critical core knowledge base and we are committed to deliver a strong pipeline of students who are well-prepared in this area."
The pilot will run through the end of 2022 with the goal of extending the initiative to the remaining 11 ABET-accredited HBCU Schools of Engineering in the future: Alabama A&M University, Florida A&M University, Howard University, Jackson State University, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, Southern University, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore and the University of the District of Columbia.
"In today's digital-first world, skilled cybersecurity workers are critical to ensuring the safety of our enterprise as well as the products and technologies we provide people to live better, healthier lives," said Sabina Ewing, Chief Information Officer, Abbott. "That's why, as a founding member of Advancing Minorities' Interest in Engineering, Abbott supports efforts like the HBCU Cybersecurity Industry Collaboration Initiative Pilot, which develops HBCU talent to build a diverse, innovative workforce that will meet the demands of today and tomorrow."
"We are excited to embark on this collaboration with AMIE to broaden education in cybersecurity at HBCUs," said Valecia Maclin, Microsoft Partner, Strategic Cloud Solutions, and AMIE board member. "The pre-eminent role that HBCUs play in graduating the best and brightest engineering talent in the U.S. coupled with our passion to extend global cybersecurity skilling is a unique collaboration and critical for the time that we are in. As part of our commitment to address America's cybersecurity workforce shortage, we look forward to working together to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our society."
"Closing the enormous cybersecurity skills gap and driving diversity in our talent pipeline are critical business imperatives for our company and industry," said Shanda Hinton, Chief Diversity Officer, Raytheon Technologies. "This alliance offers real world education, experience and mentorship opportunities to HBCU engineering students to help cultivate the next generation of cyber defenders."
Advancing Minorities' Interest in Engineering (AMIE) is a nonprofit coalition of corporations, government agencies and the 15 ABET-accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Schools of Engineering. AMIE's purpose is to expand corporate and government alliances with the HBCU engineering programs to increase diversity in the engineering workforce. AMIE's commitment to fostering partnerships that attract, develop, recruit and graduate minorities in engineering has been its ongoing focus since its founding in 1992. Find out more about our efforts at www.amiepartnerships.org.
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Connect at www.abbott.com.
Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. With four industry-leading businesses ― Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense ― the company delivers solutions that push the boundaries in avionics, cybersecurity, directed energy, electric propulsion, hypersonics and quantum physics. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was sworn in as the 17th President of the Philippines on Thursday, restoring one of the country's most notorious political dynasties to the Malacañang Palace 36 years after his father was ousted in a popular uprising.
Marcos Jr., known as "Bongbong" in the Philippines, won a landslide in May 9 elections on a platform of national unity and a promise of more jobs, lower prices and more investment in agriculture and infrastructure.
But critics say his rise to power was the culmination of a decades-long attempt to rebrand the Marcos family's name and image, most recently through a supercharged social media campaign.
Marcos Jr., 64, is the son and namesake of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., whose 21-year kleptocratic rule of the country from 1965 to 1986 was marked by human rights abuses, widespread corruption, and plunder of the state coffers.
The former senator and congressman took his oath of office at the National Museum of Fine Arts in the capital Manila before Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, according to CNN affiliate CNN Philippines.
In his inauguration speech, Marcos Jr. said his "call for unity" resonated with the people to "deliver the biggest electoral mandate in the history of Philippine democracy."
"This is a historic moment for us all," he said. "You picked me to be your servant, to enable changes to benefit all. I fully understand the gravity of responsibility you put on my shoulders. I do not take it lightly but I am ready for the task."
Marcos Jr. thanked his mother, the 92-year-old former first lady Imelda Marcos, who attended the ceremony. He also referenced his father, the late dictator, in his speech.
"I once knew a man who saw what little had been achieved since independence. In a land of people with the greatest potential for achievement, and yet they were poor. But he got it done. Sometimes with needed support, sometimes without. So will it be with his son -- you will get no excuses from me," he said.
Marcos Jr. spoke of healing divisions in the country, promised to grow the economy, recover from the pandemic and lead a more unified, prosperous country.
"I am here not to talk about the past, I am here to tell you about our future. A future of sufficiency, even plenty, of readily available ways and means to get done what needs doing," he said. "I will get it done."
Activist groups planned to protest the inauguration in Manila, calling for accountability for alleged crimes committed under the Marcos Sr. dictatorship, CNN Philippines reported.
On Tuesday, Marcos Jr. survived a last-ditch attempt to disqualify him when the Supreme Court unanimously ruled against two petitions seeking to cancel his candidacy for alleged tax offenses, according to CNN Philippines.
Marcos won the election with 31.6 million votes, or 58.77% of ballots cast -- a margin not seen in decades -- and replaces outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte.
His running mate, Sara Duterte-Carpio, the former President's daughter, was sworn in as vice president on June 19, and they will serve until 2028.
Family legacy
Marcos Jr. had previously asked the world to judge him by his actions, not by his family's past. But his election campaign was dominated by his father's legacy, including the slogan "rise again" tapping into the nostalgia of some who saw the period under Marcos Sr. as a golden era for the country.
His father's corrupt and brutal rule of the Philippines was bolstered by almost a decade of martial law from 1972 to 1981. During that time, tens of thousands of people were imprisoned, tortured or killed for perceived or real criticism of the government, according to human rights groups.
The Presidential Commission on Good Governance (PCGG), tasked with recovering the family's ill-gotten wealth, estimates about $10 billion was stolen from the Filipino people.
The Marcos family has repeatedly denied abuses under martial law and using state funds for their personal use. Campaigners say the Marcoses were never held fully accountable and victims of martial law are still fighting for justice.
Critics of Marcos Jr. see his rise to the presidency as a whitewashing of Philippine history and an attempt by the Marcos family to rewrite the abuses and corruption committed during his father's dictatorship.
Outgoing Duterte
Marcos Jr.'s inauguration marks the end of a six-year term for Duterte, whose bloody legacy is tied to a nationwide crackdown on drugs that has claimed the lives of more than 6,000 people, according to police.
Duterte's administration targeted civil society and the media -- slapping tax evasion charges on local, independent media outlets that challenged the government's policies and claims, and arresting editors. On Tuesday, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa said the government had ordered her news organization Rappler to shut down.
Outspoken Duterte was also known for a history of disparaging remarks, including misogynistic comments about women, the Catholic Church, and world leaders.
Some fear Marcos Jr. will continue down Duterte's path and that disinformation will further obscure the truth, making it harder to hold those in power accountable.
Despite his record on human rights and the Covid-19 pandemic, which worsened the country's hunger crisis, Duterte remained hugely popular domestically.
Supporters expect Marcos Jr. and Duterte-Carpio to continue Duterte's policies on infrastructure and his controversial "war on drugs."
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Endeavor Business Media announces the acquisition of 10 Missions Media, a Minnesota-based company producing leading media brands in multiple segments of the automotive aftermarket, including independent repair facilities, independent tire dealerships, collision repair facilities and quick lube/fast maintenance outlets. Brands included in the acquisition are ADAPT, Auto Job Central, Auto Service Professional, FenderBender, Modern Tire Dealer, MTD TEN, MWACA magazine, National Oil and Lube News, and Ratchet+Wrench. Complementing Endeavor's Transportation business, these titles will join such brands such as Motor Age Training, Professional Tools and Equipment News (PTEN), Fleet Owner, and Vehicle Service Pros among others.
"We are pleased to welcome the 10 Missions Media team to Endeavor Business Media and are excited to expand our reach in the transportation market with these highly-respected brands," said Chris Ferrell, CEO of Endeavor Business Media. "This portfolio of brands will be invaluable in expanding our ability to provide the transportation industry with full coverage of the entire spectrum of vehicle repair and maintenance."
Specializing in print, digital content, live events and training, 10 Missions Media has centered their business model around connecting people and driving their businesses forward through providing inspiration, proven business strategies, and the latest in trends affecting the automotive aftermarket. Their audiences represent highly-engaged decision makers and professionals across the automotive aftermarket.
"I am thrilled that 10 Missions Media has joined Endeavor Business Media and am confident that this combination of teams will provide new opportunities and expanded capabilities for our combined audiences of readers, online users, event attendees, training members, and marketing partners," said Jay DeWitt, President of 10 Missions Media. "Our team has been dedicated to producing meaningful work and make an impact on the markets we serve. Our team has done that and our talented group of people have achieved a lot over the years. And with all that Endeavor Business Media is doing, they will now have an even greater opportunity to make a bigger impact and I am excited to watch them flourish."
"The acquisition of 10 Missions Media is a perfect fit with the market segments we already serve," said Reggie Lawrence, EVP of Endeavor's Transportation business. "Adding these respected brands to Endeavor's Transportation portfolio will significantly expand the market coverage and capabilities for our Commercial Vehicle and Vehicle Repair customers."
Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Endeavor Business Media was formed in 2017 to acquire and operate business media brands, events and marketing solutions. Today the company is one of the largest B2B Media companies in the US with more than 700 employees, 7,000 customers and a database of over 10 million business professionals. The company serves business professionals and marketers in key business sectors such as aviation, buildings, construction, dental, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, networking systems, public safety, transportation, and water. The company has offices in Nashville, TN; Tulsa, OK; Nashua, NH; Birmingham, AL; Sarasota, FL; Skokie, IL; Fort Atkinson, WI; Houston, TX; Independence, OH; Fort Collins, CO, and Overland Park, KS. To learn more, visit www.endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
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PLANO, Texas, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Improving, a modern digital services company with a strong history as a System Integrator (SI) and an indirect Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) in the Microsoft Partner ecosystem, has announced the formation of a new team. To support the tremendous company growth around the Microsoft practice, a new corporate team has been created to focus on the partnership with Microsoft. The Improving Microsoft Services Team will work closely with each Improving enterprise to ensure they are maximizing the value of the Microsoft Partnership and assisting clients to do the same for the investments they are making in Microsoft technologies.
Improving's CEO, Curtis Hite, has appointed former President of Improving Cleveland, Lowell Messner, to lead the newly created team. "As Improving continues to accelerate our Microsoft business, the time was right to create a corporate team who can serve as a resource to each of our enterprises" shares Curtis. "Recently, with our enterprises in Columbus and Cleveland merging to create Improving Ohio it has allowed us to re-position a leader with deep expertise and a passion for the Microsoft Partnership. Lowell's experience and success with Microsoft has always been a value for Improving and is something we are now looking to replicate across North America."
"As a Microsoft Managed Partner, we have created strong relationships with Microsoft Executives, our Partner Development Manager (PDM), and several Microsoft Sellers and Specialist in the field. Improving has the resources to provide services and support on all three of the Microsoft Clouds (M365, Azure, and D365) in a variety of Microsoft account segments and industries. I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to continue the relationships we have today and replicate that trust into additional resources at Microsoft for Improving," said Messner, Sr. VP Microsoft Services Team.
Many of the Improving enterprises and customers have already benefited from engaging with the Microsoft Services Team and continued success in this service area will lead to expansion of the team.
About Improving
Improving is a technology consulting, custom software solutions, and training firm focused in Agile, Microsoft (.NET) and Java technologies. In July 2018, Improving announced their partnership with private equity firm Trinity Hunt Partners. The company has an international presence with 15 office locations across North America. To learn more about Improving, visit http://improving.com/
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NASA moon rocket on track for launch despite lightning hits
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s new moon rocket remained on track to blast off on a crucial test flight Monday, despite a series of lightning strikes at the launch pad.
The 322-foot (98-meter) Space Launch System rocket is the most powerful ever built by NASA. It’s poised to send an empty crew capsule into lunar orbit, a half-century after NASA’s Apollo program, which landed 12 astronauts on the moon.
Astronauts could return to the moon in a few years, if this six-week test flight goes well. NASA officials caution, however, that the risks are high and the flight could be cut short.
In lieu of astronauts, three test dummies are strapped into the Orion capsule to measure vibration, acceleration and radiation, one of the biggest hazards to humans in deep space. The capsule alone has more than 1,000 sensors.
Officials said Sunday that neither the rocket nor capsule suffered any damage during Saturday’s thunderstorm; ground equipment also was unaffected. Five lightning strikes were confirmed, hitting the 600-foot towers surrounding the rocket at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The strikes weren’t strong enough to warrant major retesting.
“Clearly, the system worked as designed,” said Jeff Spaulding, NASA’s senior test director.
More storms were expected. Although forecasters gave 80 percent odds of acceptable weather Monday morning, conditions were expected to deteriorate during the two-hour launch window.
On the technical side, Spaulding said the team did its best over the past several months to eliminate any lingering fuel leaks. A pair of countdown tests earlier this year prompted repairs to leaking valves and other faulty equipment; engineers won’t know if all the fixes are good until just a few hours before the planned liftoff.
After so many years of delays and setbacks, the launch team was thrilled to finally be so close to the inaugural flight of the Artemis moon-exploration program, named after Apollo’s twin sister in Greek mythology.
“We’re within 24 hours of launch right now, which is pretty amazing for where we’ve been on this journey,” Spaulding told reporters.
The follow-on Artemis flight, as early as 2024, would see four astronauts flying around the moon. A landing could follow in 2025. NASA is targeting the moon’s unexplored south pole, where permanently shadowed craters are believed to hold ice that could be used by future crews.
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Veterans talk about the importance of workforce development post military retirement
BOISE, Idaho, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Hire a Veteran Day, Truckstop.com, who is celebrating their 27th anniversary, spoke with several former military officers about the importance of workforce development programs after military retirement, including FASTPORT, who helps solve America's toughest and most important employment challenges by innovating workforce development through people, programs, research and technology.
"We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where unique skills are respected, talents are nurtured and contributions are valued," said Kendra Tucker, chief executive officer, Truckstop.com. "We are proud of the contributions of all our employees and are especially grateful to those who have served in the military and have chosen Truckstop.com as the place they will share their expertise after retirement from the service."
The company wanted to recognize and honor the post military journeys of some of their employees and asked them to share their career stories:
- Allen Dove is a former U.S. Coast Guard member and the only person to be a two-time Medal of Valor recipient at that branch of service. He came to Truckstop.com working as a Verification Specialist after a 24-year career in law enforcement and says he was drawn to Truckstop.com because he can leverage his past experience in his current role.
- Donald Anderson retired from the Navy in 1996 where he was accepted into the Submarine Special Forces and later the Navy Airborne Special Forces. He has been with Truckstop.com as a Lead Developer overseeing a team of nine since 2019 where he quickly learned that there is no such thing as a boring day for a Truckstop.com employee. "Who knew it was possible to have this much fun outside of my Navy career."
- Casey Richmond works in IT Support Services at Truckstop.com and retired as a Master Sargent in the Airforce after 24 years of service. Truckstop.com was his first and only job since retiring from the military and says that the company culture is like that of the military in that they "empower the customer." It took him nearly nine months to find the right job using traditional job search sites and general networking.
- Chip Schultz, senior business development representative for Truckstop.com said, "Serving my country as a United States Marine was the greatest honor of my life." He earned the Combat Action Ribbon for his service as an LAR Scout with 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion in Mogadishu, Somalia. Chip sought out Truckstop.com in search of a work family that reflected his personal values.
- Marti West, accountant for Truckstop.com, received her accounting degree while serving in the Air Force Reserves. She is currently an Aerospace Medical Technician Supervisor, treating patients on and off the flight line as well as airborne. She used a resume search site to find the position at Truckstop.com and said during the interview process she immediately felt welcome, which moved Truckstop.com to the top of her list as a preferred employer.
- Chip Olsen joined Truckstop.com in 2009 as a Systems Admin after eight years in the Utah Army National Guard and says joining Truckstop.com has been an exciting new chapter in his post military career.
- Amanda Parrotta comes from an extensive line of service members and joined the Navy out of high school as an Intelligence Specialist where she began her path to software development. Her father-in-law was a truck driver and encouraged her to apply for a position at Truckstop.com after she received a call from a recruiter. She initially applied for a developer position, but when the interviewer learned she had experience as a Scrum Master they were excited to refer her to the Agile team. "I love that the Talent Acquisition team is dedicated to ensuring people have the opportunity to truly thrive!"
Truckstop.com is committed to employing top talent from all over the country and uses various resources to attract candidates from a multitude of industries, as well as the military community.
FASTPORT has served as the U.S. Department of Labor's Industry Intermediary for the Transportation sector since 2016. In that capacity, FASTPORT has secured candidates in more than 18,500 apprenticeship positions and created programs with over 140 employers and organizations. For more information on how FASTPORT innovates workforce development through people, programs, research and technology, visit www.nationalapprenticeship.org.
For more information on Truckstop.com, visit https://truckstop.com/, and for more information about employment opportunities at Truckstop.com, visit https://truckstop.com/about/careers/.
Truckstop.com is a trusted partner for carriers, brokers, and shippers – empowering the freight community through a platform of innovative solutions for the entire freight lifecycle to increase efficiency, automate processes, and accelerate growth. As one of the industry's largest neutral freight marketplaces, Truckstop.com provides the customer service as well as scale of quality loads and trucks to give customers of all sizes, whether on the road or in the office, the transparency and freedom to build lasting relationships and grow their businesses. To learn how Truckstop.com is helping move the freight community forward, visit https://truckstop.com.
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Nebraska man arrested after police chase through Kansas
JACKSON CO., Kan. (WIBW) - A Nebraska man was arrested in Jackson County late Monday night after led deputies on a chase on U.S. Highway 75.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 11:30 p.m. Monday night, deputies attempted to pull over Terrance R. Dowd, 39, of Fremont, Nebraska for a traffic infraction near K-9 Highway and U.S. Highway 75.
Officials say Dowd refused to stop, leading deputies on a pursuit northbound on U.S. Highway 75. The pursuit went through Brown County and into the state of Nebraska where the chase was then turned over to Richardson County authorities.
Deputies were able to deploy tire deflating devices that ended the pursuit and Dowd was taken into custody on traffic and drug charges.
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Netflix, Inc. ("Netflix" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NFLX). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Netflix and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On January 20, 2022, after the market closed, Netflix reported that it "slightly overforecasted paid net adds in Q4," adding 8.3 million subscribers compared to the 8.5 million forecast. The Company also stated that, despite "healthy" retention and engagement, it only expected to add 2.5 million net subscribers during first quarter 2022, below the 4.0 million net adds in the prior year period.
On this news, Netflix's stock price fell $110.75 per share, or 21.7%, to close at $397.50 per share on January 21, 2022.
Then, on April 19, 2022, after the market closed, Netflix reported that it lost 200,000 subscribers during the first quarter of 2022, compared to prior guidance expecting the Company to add 2.5 million net subscribers. The Company cited the slowing revenue growth to four factors, including account sharing with an estimated 100 million additional households and competition with other streaming services.
On this news, Netflix's stock price fell $122.42 per share, or over 35%, to close at $226.19 per share on April 20, 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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888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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BERLIN (AP) — German customs officials say a trail of slime led them to a stash of almost 100 giant African land snails and other items hidden inside bags at Duesseldorf Airport this month.
In a statement Friday, authorities said officials stumbled over one of the snails on a baggage truck and initially thought it was a toy until it started moving. By following the trail left by the 20-centimeter (8-inch) snail, they found a bag with a hole, with another snail already peeping out of it — possibly preparing a dash for freedom.
In total, officials found six bags containing 93 giant snails, 28 kilograms (62 pounds) of fish and smoked meat, and a suitcase full of rotting meat. All had been imported from Nigeria and were destined for an African goods store in western Germany.
The snails were handed to an animal rescue service in Duesseldorf and the meat was destroyed, customs officials said.
“Never in the history of the Duesseldorf customs office has a trail of slime led us to smuggled goods,” said its spokesman Michael Walk. | https://cw33.com/strange-news/ap-strange-news/ap-trail-of-slime-leads-german-customs-to-bags-of-giant-snails/ | 2022-09-16T23:15:12Z |
Programs Focus on Mental Health Conditions and Addiction with Special Treatment for Young Adults 18 and Over
ST. CHARLES, Ill., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recovery Centers of America (RCA) at St. Charles and at South Elgin has launched two new programs during May Mental Health Awareness Month: Discover, to address the increasing threat to young adults of drug and alcohol addictions; and Balance, to treat individuals diagnosed with primary substance use disorder (SUD) and a secondary mental health diagnosis.
An analysis of government data has revealed that the number one cause of death in adults aged 18-45 is fentanyl, a synthetic opioid drug often covertly mixed with other substances. Additionally, recent research indicates that nearly half of those who experience a mental health disorder also experience SUD and vice versa.
"Recovery Centers of America has created 'Discover,' especially for young adults who have distinct developmental treatment needs in addition to their primary substance use disorder, and 'Balance' for all adults with co-occurring disorders," says Karen Wolownik Albert, CEO of RCA at St. Charles and South Elgin.
"So many people right now, particularly young adults, are suffering in silence and need immediate treatment for their substance use disorder, but they also suffer from mental health conditions. That's why we designed new treatment programs where patients are provided an extra layer of expertise and unique therapy experiences," says Trish Caldwell, Senior Vice President of Clinical Services at RCA. "Both programs have been extremely well received by patients and families."
Discover is a life-changing RCA addiction treatment program designed specifically for young adults ages 18-25. The Discover program includes a separate "neighborhood" within the treatment center for young adults to reside and receive their own therapy sessions. WorkFlex and SchoolFlex also provides them with virtual academic or professional work time without sacrificing their treatment experiences.
The Discover program for young adults incorporates:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the perfect tool to break out of the vicious cycle of negative thinking.
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy, to discover what truly motivates patients.
- Adventure Grow, to engage in new experiences and activities that ignite an individual's interest or create a challenge.
- Families Rise, for families of young adults to participate in a special support and education group which becomes a crucial part of the solution, as family involvement has been shown to be key to achieving recovery for patients.
Balance is a skills-based RCA treatment program that makes the connection and treats both substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Conditions treated include manic depressive diagnoses, anxiety, bipolar disorders, ADHD, PTSD, interpersonal conflicts, self-harm, impulsivity, personality disorders and trauma.
Balance uses:
- Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), a proven therapeutic approach that equips patients with individualized coping skills to handle their own unique emotional triggers using techniques based on mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation.
- Psychiatric assessments and medication management.
- Holistic treatment focused on mental, physical and spiritual enrichment.
"The beauty of what Balance provides to our patients is the hope that they can learn new skills and behaviors and appreciate that there is nothing 'wrong' with them," explains Caldwell. "Patients learn that their substance use and associated behaviors make sense to their experiences and that recovery provides an alternative life choice of healing."
Coming this summer, RCA will further address the burgeoning mental health needs of the community by launching Virtual Outpatient Treatment for Mental Health Conditions for those without SUDs as well as with SUDs. This specialized treatment program is designed for those whose mental health conditions are the primary diagnosis.
About Recovery Centers of America
Setting a new standard for addiction treatment in the Chicagoland area, RCA at St. Charles opened in September 2020. Covering 125 acres and located less than 50 miles outside downtown Chicago, patients are able to receive convenient treatment close to home where family members can be involved in the treatment process, increasing the likelihood of maintaining recovery.
Recovery Centers of America has ten inpatient substance use disorder treatment facilities in the United States, outpatient facilities nearby and opioid treatment programs. RCA facilities have been recognized as the best U.S. treatment facilities in the past two years by Newsweek Magazine. RCA's mission is to help 1 million patients achieve a life of recovery through evidence-based alcohol and drug addiction treatment. St. Charles is RCA's eighth inpatient location, with others in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Patients can obtain immediate care by calling 1-800-Recovery with complimentary transportation provided in most cases. Click here for a video tour.
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Digital Turbine, Inc. ("Digital Turbine" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APPS). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Digital Turbine and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 17, 2022, Digital Turbine issued a press release "announc[ing] . . . that it will restate its financial statements for the interim periods ended June 30, 2021, September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2021, following a review of the presentation of revenue net of license fees and revenue share for the Company's recently acquired businesses." Digital Turbine specified that "[t]he revenue for certain product lines of the recently acquired businesses, which are separate reportable segments, will now be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis, as had been previously reported. The changes have the offsetting effect of decreasing both revenue and license fees and revenue share in a like amount, while simultaneously increasing reported gross profit margin and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA margin, in the interim financial statements for each relevant period. There is no change to the previously reported GAAP income from operations, GAAP net income/loss, Non-GAAP gross profit, Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA and Non-GAAP free cash flow results. Restated interim consolidated financial statements for each of the affected quarters will be filed as amendments to the respective Company's Form 10-Q filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before May 31, 2022."
On this news, Digital Turbine's stock price fell $1.93 per share, or 7.09%, to close at $25.28 per share on May 18, 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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In Addition to SOC 2 Type 1 Certification Centered on Security, the CannaTech Company's Latest Certification Focuses on Data Application
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannabis software company BLAZE® Solutions, Inc. ("BLAZE" or "the Company") validated its data performance and implementation by being the first cannabis vertical SaaS provider to gain SOC 1 Certification.
"Based on our research, it does not appear that any of our direct competitors in CannaTech have successfully completed a SOC 1 audit," said Kai Kirk, COO of BLAZE. "This SOC audit is rigorous and you must show clear evidence that your product is working as designed. That means controls that confirm topics such as data validity, taxes applications are correct, discounts are working as expected, and compliance data is sent and properly reported on."
SOC 1 Certification centers on software's practical application and function of data. This differs from SOC 2, which is focused on security, processes and recoverability. The SOC 1 audit team, consisting of Certified Public Accountants, evaluates BLAZE software, how data is entered, stored, transformed and reported. It also assesses the fidelity of the compliance integrations such as Metrc and BioTrack.
With the addition of SOC 2 Type 1 Certification announced in July, BLAZE is the first cannabis transaction software to achieve both SOC 1 Certification and SOC 2 Type 1 Certification. This dual certification is critical to MSOs and publicly traded companies, allowing them to streamline auditing processes and show data fidelity. BLAZE began the process of achieving SOC 1 Certification by forming a strike team to complete the audit and confirm that the underlying infrastructure and software met SOC 1 standards. BLAZE customers will benefit from third-party validation that their data is handled accurately.
"BLAZE retailers can rest easy knowing that their data and their customer's data are secure and the systems are handling data properly and are regularly audited," said Kirk. "As we see the cannabis space mature, many retailers will go through acquisitions, potentially with companies that demand high levels of security and compliance due to their investment structures. Running BLAZE can give them peace of mind that they will not have to swap out their retail solution due to non-compliance and can continue moving fast in this ever-changing market."
BLAZE powers the cannabis industry with intuitive technology solutions. Founded in 2017 by tech entrepreneurs and cannabis company operators, the BLAZE software suite fully supports vertically integrated operations, standalone dispensaries, delivery services, distributors and cultivators. The platform's seed-to-sale software and apps enable over 1400 cannabis businesses across the supply chain to easily automate compliance reporting and operate safely within local laws and tax requirements. BLAZE recently acquired Canadian POS company Greenline, increasing its service area and providing international expansion opportunities for both Canadian and US operators. Cannabis commerce is effortless with a POS platform that centralizes operations and combines efficient online ordering, inventory management, and payment processing. BLAZE offers full APIs and integrates seamlessly with over 60 cannabis tech platforms. Learn more at BLAZE.me
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US provided intelligence that helped Ukraine target Russian warship
By Natasha Bertrand and Katie Bo Lillis, CNN
When Ukraine successfully targeted Russia’s prized warship last month with anti-ship cruise missiles, it had some help from the United States.
Ukrainian forces, having spotted the Russian warship in the Black Sea, called their American contacts for confirmation that it was in fact the Moskva, sources familiar with the events told CNN. The US responded that it was, and provided intelligence about its location. It is not clear whether the US knew Ukraine would move to strike the ship, however, and the US was not involved in that decision, the sources said.
The ship sank after it was struck by two Ukrainian cruise missiles on April 14, dealing a huge blow to the Russian military.
The episode, first reported by NBC News, reflects the Biden administration’s increasingly forward-leaning posture when it comes to sharing intelligence with Ukraine, part of a broader policy shift toward helping Ukraine defeat Russia decisively on the battlefield and significantly weaken its military.
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After a storm destroyed Norwood Hospital in June 2020, the hospital is building a new facility. The undamaged materials that once made up Norwood will soon be repurposed in Haiti and other vulnerable international communities.
NORWOOD, Mass., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Norwood Hospital announced their donations of essential building materials and equipment will be leveraged for future international healthcare infrastructure projects, including additions to the Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais in Haiti. Following catastrophic flooding, Norwood Hospital is in the process of demolition and reconstructing a new facility. The hospital is partnering with Build Health International (BHI) to collect salvageable materials—such as metal, doors, and sinks—which will be used for global health projects serving vulnerable communities.
"Norwood Hospital is thankful for this project to turn a terrible misfortune into a unique opportunity to help others," said Salvatore Perla, DrPH, President of Norwood Hospital. "The materials that helped us provide care for our community will live on in essential services to the people of Haiti."
"The incredible generosity of the Steward team and the Norwood Hospital allowed BHI to target and access essential materials needed for current and future healthcare infrastructure projects," said Zac Chase, BHI's Director of Partnerships. "Gift-in-kind donations have a tremendous impact on our work and procurement costs. Collaboration is key for BHI, and we welcome any opportunities to repurpose materials to expand global health quality and accessibility."
Among the materials collected from Norwood Hospital, some of the most meaningful were 175 metal, wood and lead-lined standard hospital doors. According to the BHI team, Norwood's donation will help them reallocate money towards purchasing other critical line items, like biomedical equipment. In addition to the doors, other essential materials were collected, including scrub sinks, stainless corner guards, and grab bars, which will present huge cost savings for future international healthcare projects.
The materials collected from Norwood have found a home at a new diagnostic center at the Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais in Haiti, and across a number of BHI's pipeline of projects.
Ground was broken on the new Norwood Hospital in December of 2021. The diagnostics center at Haiti's Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais is set to open at the end of 2022 and the new Norwood Hospital plans to re-open its doors before the end of 2024.
About Steward Health Care
Nearly a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.
As the country's largest physician-led, tax paying, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.
Steward is among the nation's largest and most successful accountable care organizations (ACO), with more than 5,500 providers and 43,000 health care professionals who care for 12.3 million patients a year through a closely integrated network of hospitals, multispecialty medical groups, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities and behavioral health centers.
Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates 39 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Utah.
For more information, visit www.steward.org.
About Build Health International:
Build Health International (BHI) believes that every person has a right to quality healthcare. By designing, building, equipping, and maintaining healthcare infrastructure in low resource settings, BHI develops dignified care spaces and solutions that elevate the quality and accessibility of healthcare worldwide. Working closely with Ministries of Health, partner organizations, and local workforces, BHI promotes sustainable design, empowers communities, and enables access to dignified and affordable healthcare for some of the world's most resource-poor populations.
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Darktrace Federal Accelerating Cyber AI to Defend U.S Government National Security
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darktrace Federal, Inc. ("Darktrace Federal"), a division of Darktrace plc ("Darktrace"), a global leader in cyber security AI, today announced that it has appointed Marcus Fowler, former U.S Marine and senior CIA officer, as its Chief Executive Officer.
Darktrace launched Darktrace Federal in March 2022 and since then has continued to advance its mission to serve the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the intelligence community (IC), federal civilian agencies, and national critical infrastructure to strengthen their defenses with Self-Learning AI. Darktrace Federal will ensure mission resilience, augment and accelerate zero trust implementations, and proactively defend against zero-days, insider threats, and supply chain compromises. In addition to defending on-premise and cloud IT and OT environments, Darktrace's email security technology will be the basis for enabling federal entities to disrupt targeted, socially-engineered impersonation and account hijack attacks.
Since its establishment, Darktrace Federal has been focusing on the following key areas:
- Deploying products based on Darktrace's advanced Self-Learning AI technology on-premise and completing FedRAMP certification for email security and cloud deployments. For FedRAMP, Darktrace Federal is in the process of establishing Impact Level-5 and GCC High to protect federal civilian, DoD, and IC environments.
- Providing technical demonstrations of Darktrace's Self-Learning AI-based approach to cyber security to federal government critical infrastructure agencies.
- Utilizing the new DoD contract funding vehicle Darktrace has executed to enable rapid deployment with DoD and federal civilian agencies and partners.
Marcus Fowler, CEO at Darktrace Federal, commented: "At such a critical moment in our nation's history, when nation-state cyber-aggressors are actively conducting operations for dominance in cyberspace, we aim to empower the U.S. government to be steps ahead of attackers to neutralize stealthy and sophisticated threats at their earliest stages. I am honored to lead the Darktrace Federal team and bring Darktrace's proven AI technology to federal customers."
Patrick Gonzalez, former U.S Air Force and U.S. Space Force contracting officer, who is a member of the Darktrace Federal advisory board and brings with him a wealth of experience in government acquisition and contracts, commented: "Following a lengthy career in this space, I am thrilled to see such a high level of interest so soon after the launch of Darktrace Federal. I am proud that we are taking the necessary steps to do business with the federal government and will continue to work hard to meet demand and ensure Darktrace Federal is on appropriate contract vehicles."
For Darktrace Federal inquiries or contract vehicle references, please contact Sally Grant, VP of Darktrace Federal
Grant emphasizes, "we are standing by to support U.S. government cyber defenses. The speed and scale of modern cyber threats requires AI to augment human cyber defenders. We are here to support cyber analyst teams under attack from machine-driven cyber warfare."
Darktrace Federal, Inc. is the U.S. Federal Division of Darktrace plc (DARK.L). Darktrace plc is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering world-class technology that protects over 6,800 customers worldwide from malicious threats. Darktrace Federal applies Darktrace's Self-Learning AI to enable unsupervised machine learning to defend and respond to nation-state attacks.
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What is the best grill set?
Grilling is a favorite pastime for many Americans. The smell of burgers, steaks, ribs and chicken filling the air means a delicious meal isn’t far behind. Cooking outdoors is an enjoyable way to entertain guests and connect with nature.
The proper tools are needed to grill your meat, fish or vegetables to perfection. Spatulas and tongs turn the meat over. Basting brushes slather your favorite marinade on the food. Skewers make kabobbing easy. Grill sets provide these tools and more to make your cookout a success.
If you’re looking for a quality grill set, the best is the Cuisinart Deluxe Grill Set, which offers 20 stainless steel utensils in a handy carrying case.
What to know before you buy a grill set
How often do you grill?
Is your grill fired up every week? Or do you wait for major holidays or special occasions? If you grill frequently, consider comprehensive sets that include skewers and corn holders in addition to spatulas, tongs and grill forks. Larger sets also include cleaning brushes and even additional tools. Smaller sets save money and are more appropriate for occasional use.
Do you grill different foods at the same time?
The more foods you grill, the more tools you need. If you are grilling a package of hamburgers or serving marinated chicken, a smaller set has the basic tools needed for turning the meat. But if you offer your guests a wide selection of meat, fish and vegetables, larger sets will include tools that keep everything basted, turned and cooked to perfection.
Is style important to you?
Some grills are the centerpiece of a beautiful outdoor patio addition. The look of the grill tools accentuates the outdoor décor. Although many sets are made from stainless steel, some higher-end sets feature tools with intricate designs and fashionable handles. If style matters to you, there are grill sets made for the look you want.
What to look for in a quality grill set
Materials
There are three main types of materials used with grilling tools.
• Stainless steel is the standard for most tools because it is easy to clean and durable. Some sets have tools made entirely from stainless steel.
• Wood and rubber handles are common accents. Wooden handles have a rustic look, while rubber handles are comfortable and resist heat.
• Silicone bristle brushes are excellent for basting. They can be cleaned easily, and they don’t absorb odors from multiple marinades. Some handles are made from silicone for a comfortable grip.
Warranty
Warranties for grill sets vary from one year to the lifetime of the tools. Check the manufacturer’s warranty information to confirm the terms.
Carrying case
Many sets come with a carrying case that makes it easy to tote the tools to the grill. Aluminum cases are the best because they are strong enough to protect the tools but lightweight for easy transportation. Less expensive sets typically do not have a carrying case.
Handle length
The length of the tool handle is important. Longer handles keep your hands farther away from the grill plate. If you frequently entertain large groups of people, longer handles reach food in the back of the grill without having to balance your hand and forearm over an open flame.
Comfort
Grill tools should feel light and comfortable in your hands. Look for tools with ergonomic and silicone grips designed to make turning meat a breeze.
How much you can expect to spend on a grill set
Basic grill sets with three or four tools and no carrying case cost between $15-$30. Sets with six to 14 pieces and a case run $20-$50, and those with 15 or more tools and a case typically cost between $50-$100.
Grill set FAQ
Can grill tools be washed in a dishwasher?
A. Some grill tools can be placed in the dishwasher. Washing the set by hand is the best method. Check the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions and only use a dishwasher if recommended.
What are grill tools I can’t do without?
A. A spatula and a set of tongs are must-haves when grilling. Spatulas with serrated edges slide easily under burgers and chicken to flip or serve them. Tongs gently pick up food without puncturing it, keeping tasty juices inside. A cleaning brush is also important for post-grilling cleanup but is often purchased separately. Larger sets include a cleaning brush for your convenience.
What is the best grill set to buy?
Top grill set
What you need to know: This grill set features 20 stainless steel tools with a modern design stored in an aluminum carrying case.
What you’ll love: A wide array of grilling tools is at your fingertips. There is a wide spatula, tongs, basting brush, corn holders, skewers and a digital temperature fork. A cleaning brush with an extra head is also included.
What you should consider: The quality of the carrying case does not match the quality of the utensils.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Wayfair and Macy’s
Top grill set for the money
New Star Foodservice Stainless Steel BBQ Tool Set
What you need to know: This affordable set features four rugged tools that assist with most grilling needs.
What you’ll love: Featuring a spatula, tongs, fork and cleaning brush, the tools are made from stainless steel with hardwood handles. Brazed stainless steel rivets hold the pieces together. There are leather straps for hanging the tools.
What you should consider: The tongs do not have a closure and remain spread open when not in use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Wayfair
Worth checking out
Alpha Grillers Heavy Duty Barbecue Set
What you need to know: This four-piece set is sturdy and stylish with an extra-thick design and silicone grips.
What you’ll love: The set features a precision-crafted spatula, tongs, barbecue fork and basting brush. The spatula has a built-in bottle opener and the tongs have a pull-tab lock. The set is manufactured for all types of grills.
What you should consider: The tongs were a bit thin for some grill masters and don’t close tightly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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News Summary
- American Logistics earned the highest level of data security certification after a critical-evaluation process and rigorous assessment.
- Data breaches pose a constant threat, with over 22 billion records exposed in 2021, and the HITRUST r2 Certification provides the ultimate assurance of data security.
- HITRUST certification provides optimum confidence, validating American Logistics' institutionalized data protection to ensure both clients' and internal environments remain safe.
ST. GEORGE, Utah, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Logistics LLC, a national leader of providing high-quality transportation management for the healthcare industry, today announced their Common Security Framework (CSF) certification with HITRUST – the pinnacle of compliance for organizations that manage Protected Health Information. HITRUST is a non-profit organization formed specifically to create and maintain the CSF, which addresses security, privacy, and regulatory challenges facing organizations today. HITRUST facilitates a comprehensive framework of prescriptive and scalable security controls, including federal and state regulations, standards, and contexts and incorporates a risk-based approach to their rigorous certification process.
Data breaches are increasing across industries at an exponential rate, and the growth of technology in the health industry relies on both security and compliance. HITRUST is the most widely applied security framework in the United States. Certification with HITRUST is laborious and intense, and the American Logistics' Information Security Team leader, Tim Vockrodt, articulates why it's worth the effort and why this industry-leading certification is vital. Vockrodt explains, "The HITRUST certification provides clients the ultimate confidence to know we are protecting their data to the highest industry standards. We've institutionalized protection of member data to ensure that both clients' and our own internal environments are safe."
HITRUST's assessment is similar to ISO 27001/27001, though it is much more complex and rigorous. HITRUST assessment consists of 19 control categories containing numerous objectives that map to a multitude of system controls. On average, there are around 360 total security requirements that every company creating software for the healthcare/pharma industry must follow.
What does this mean for American Logistics' customers and the health plan members they serve? It means they have assurance that the company has methodically safeguarded their data and mitigated data security risks – and that the systems in place to secure data have been validated by an objective, robust level of scrutiny. To put it simply, HITRUST assessment offers the most stringent, specific, and greatest reassurance that your data with American Logistics will be protected.
The comprehensive process is painstakingly meticulous, and Vockrodt credits the entire American Logistics team for their dedication and effort in achieving successful r2 certification – the highest level possible. Developed by an advisory council led by members from the American Hospital Association, American Medical Association, America's Health Insurance Plans, and other privacy and security leaders, HITRUST CSF is currently in its ninth release.
Eugene Fry – a certified HITRUST CSF Practitioner with over 40 years of IT experience – has worked with American Logistics during certification processes and concluded, "I have been impressed with American Logistics' security program and the maturity of their commitment to information security and thorough preparation for their audits and assessments." In his role as Information Security Auditor for KirkpatrickPrice (a licensed CPA firm, PCI QSA, and a HITRUST CSF assessor), Fry worked with American Logistics on their information security compliance goals and observed their progress from start to finish – both for their SOC2 and HITRUST compliance initiatives.
Industry experts rely on HITRUST because its certification process evolves according to the industry's changing conditions and regulatory requirements. And new releases each year mean that maintaining certification is a top priority for American Logistics. In fact, Vockrodt and his team are always working to ensure the privacy and security of patient data is sustained.
Vockrodt adds, "As faithful stewards of data, we are making constant improvements and evolving with security needs, knowing that HITRUST will ask the right questions for continuous improvement with each new certification release."
American Logistics, founded in 1999 and headquartered in St. George, Utah, is an industry leading, technology-enabled services company known for delivering high quality transportation management for healthcare payors and systems nationwide. The company is committed to innovative coordination for Medicaid and Medicare populations that lack access to care for healthier living through its proprietary technology, remarkable people, and quality transportation provider network across the United States. To learn more about the American Logistics pledge to add equitable transportation options and improve health outcomes for your valued patient populations, please visit americanlogistics.com.
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MINNEAPOLIS, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VentureMed Group, Inc., a privately held medical device innovator in access management for arteriovenous (AV) fistulas and grafts and vessel preparation for interventional treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) announced data presented at the Vascular Access Societies of the Americas (VASA) June 9-11, Charleston, South Carolina.
Study Details and Findings
FLEX Vessel PrepTM System AV Registry Clinical Study
Single-arm, prospective study in 8 US centers
Conducted with 114 real world patients
"AV Access failure is a significant issue for patients that interrupts lifesaving hemodialysis treatments, so physicians are always searching for new options to extend time between interventions", said John Aruny, MD, Primary Investigator, Dialysis Access Institute, Orangeburg, SC. "The FLEX AV Registry 6-month outcomes demonstrate sustained patency across most patients and really impressive results in the Cephalic Arch and AV Grafts over treating with PTA alone."
6 Month Functional Patency Results with FLEX Vessel Prep: Freedom from target lesion revascularization (FFTLR)
- 71% patency for all AV Fistula (AVF) patients – 219 days FFTLR, compared with historical data ranging from 21.3 to 55%1.
- 69% patency for Cephalic arch lesions – 211 days FFTLR, compared with historical data of 8-52%1.
- 47% patency for all AV Graft (AVG) patients – 174 days FFTLR, compared with historical data of 6-34%1.
The FLEX Vessel Prep procedure demonstrated excellent safety in the AV Registry with no serious adverse events reported.
This AV Registry also set a new standard for patient diversity and inclusivity as more than 65% (75/114) of the patients enrolled were African American patients. The 6-month safety and patency results for African American patients treated with FLEX Vessel Prep were equal to or better than the total patient pool for all recorded measurements.
"This real-world data continues to build strong evidence that the FLEX Vessel Prep System is a safe and very effective vessel preparation tool in AV Access over PTA alone," said Denis Harrington, chief executive officer and president of VentureMed. "This real world, all-comers registry featured an extremely challenging cohort of AV access patients. The FLEX AV procedure extended time between interventions for these highly compromised patients undergoing life saving hemodialysis therapy. VentureMed is committed to creating technologies that help extend time and reduce complications for end state kidney disease patients and generating clinical evidence to demonstrate these improvements."
The VentureMed Group, Inc. develops and markets innovative endovascular medical devices to solve unmet medical needs in the treatment of stenoses of AV fistulas and grafts and PAD. The FLEX VP System is a unique, non-balloon-based approach to optimizing revascularization by creating long controlled-depth micro-incisions that release circumferential tension to improve vessel compliance and enable luminal gain with less vessel trauma that may cause restenosis. FLEX was designed to provide controlled and predictable pre-treatment to optimize outcomes in complex stenoses & lesions of any length or vessel morphology. The FLEX VP System received CE Mark and 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration.
For more information, visit www.VentureMedgroup.com.
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The company will leverage its AI to help Guac expand its business
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RAD Intelligence (RAD AI) and Guac today announced a strategic partnership to help drive Guac's awareness and user growth. RAD's AI EQ platform will analyze personas and create content across the Guac marketing mix helping to acquire new users.
RAD AI will enlist Maya (its AI technology) to scan hundreds of millions of pages across the web to inform the creation of content that resonates with both current and potential Guac users. By blending the magic of storytelling with the mastery of AI, RAD AI will help Guac design authentic, inclusive marketing content for today's challenging, modern marketplace. The content will be featured across paid media, captioned videos, web pages, blogs and emails. This will enable Guac to (1) educate users on its novel offering (2) engage with diverse users on a personalized level and (3) drive new users to sign up for the app.
While many American find it difficult to save, Guac makes it easier for its users to save while they spend toward their goals. Guac connects to any debit or credit card and allows users to set aside money per transaction that can be used on whatever they like. This is known as Guac's Auto-Tip technology & allows Guac users to automatically tip themselves on everyday purchases. Users spend money as they would normally, saving $100-$1000/per month –and those funds can be used anyway the user chooses. Guac already has 80,000 users on their platform, adding 4,000 users every month.
Jeremy Barnett, Rad Intelligence's Chief Executive Officer said: "We're excited to partner with Guac because they're revolutionizing the way people save. In the US we realize people need to find creative ways to save and we love the idea that our AI and the Guac app can help make a positive impact. We're excited to use Maya to get the word out so that people can start reaching their saving goals, easier and faster."
Ryan Armstrong, Guac's President said: "We have built something unique that we believe everyone around the nation can benefit from and we can't wait to have RAD AI help us get the word out about the app. RAD AI provides an immediate solution by allowing us to speak directly to our diverse customer base. We're excited to get Maya's help to create content that lands with our diverse current and potential users. We believe Maya is going to open doors to new audiences and get the Guac app into the hands of many more people so that they can save with ease."
Rad Intelligence (RAD AI) has developed a marketing AI with emotional intelligence (EQ) that delivers a better way to create authentic, highly engaging creator-based marketing programs. This results in unified and integrated marketing at economies of scale that helps strengthen clients' brands, while generating the frequency needed to crush KPIs. Brands use RAD AI informed content across the entire marketing mix, including paid advertising, blogs, emails, and brand owned properties.
Guac is a first of its kind financial wellness tool that solves problems for both our users and business partners. Guac's (provisional patent) Auto-Tip technology allows our users to quickly & consistently achieve their goals. Once a goal is achieved, use those savings to complete a purchase, invest or pay down debt with any of our 150+ partners to earn additional Cash Back!
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MADISON, Wis., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Liquidators (www.madisonliquidators.com) unveils a new height adjustable executive desk in co-operation with Harmony Collection, a leader in manufacturing commercial office furniture. The innovative design of the sit to stand desk has found it's way into the executive office with this ground-breaking desk design which blends seamlessly into the mold of a traditional executive office. Every benefit you experience with a traditional sit to stand desk can now be experienced with this new desk that is designed for industry executives.
The desk itself is manufactured with high-quality laminate materials which will stay looking new even after multiple years of full-time use. The height adjustment mechanism includes four presets which can be set to varying heights plus the manual push-button up-down controls you would expect in a new electronic sit to stand desk. The mechanicals of the desk include a 3-stage leg, dual motor, anti-collision protection, adjustable glides to insure perfect installation and a weight rating of up to 265 lbs.
Harmony Collection stands behind the products they sell and they back the craftsmanship of their products with a 5-year warranty on laminate goods and 2-year warranty on height adjustable table mechanicals. As a further testament to quality, in the 6 years Madison Liquidators has been selling Harmony Collection desks, they have never had to utilize the warranty for the laminate or height adjustment mechanicals. "The Harmony Collection desk is rock solid" – Nick Niesen, Co-President of Madison Liquidators
The height adjustable desk is available in three sizes, five finishes, four different drawer options, and can be purchased with or without the hutch and additional storage furniture as needed. All of these options are included to ensure that the desk will look perfect in the office no matter the existing style of the workspace. The mechanical desk is also compatible with monitor mounts and is strong enough to carry the additional weight of multiple monitors.
Madison Liquidators has gone above and beyond to make the adjustable height executive desk and other executive desks easy to acquire. Their portal provides click-and-ship convenience while also offering access to their sales team through web-based chat or over the phone. The sales team can answer all questions about planning, purchasing, and receiving the furniture to provide a flawless shopping experience.
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Hawks beat Rockets 130-114 but stay in 9th spot for play-in
By KRISTIE RIEKEN
AP Sports Writer
HOUSTON (AP) — Trae Young had 28 points and 11 assists as the Atlanta Hawks wrapped up the regular season with a 130-114 win over the Houston Rockets — a victory that didn’t improve their postseason position. The Hawks finished ninth in the Eastern Conference and will host the 10-seeded Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night in the play-in tournament. Jalen Green, the second overall pick in the draft, had a season-high 41 points for the Rockets, who lost their seventh straight game to finish 20-62, giving them the NBA’s worst record for a second straight season. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/10/hawks-beat-rockets-130-114-but-stay-in-9th-spot-for-play-in/ | 2022-04-10T23:06:35Z |
Court: Amazon customers can sue over lack of toxic warnings
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The California Supreme Court on Wednesday left intact a ruling that allows customers to sue Amazon.com for failing to warn buyers that some products it sells may contain hazardous substances such as mercury.
The court denied a request by Amazon’s lawyers to review a lower court ruling that said Amazon violated the state’s Proposition 65, which requires companies to warn consumers about products they make or sell that contain chemicals known to cause cancer, reproductive harm or birth defects.
The case involved a lawsuit filed in Alameda County that said the online retail giant knowingly allowed skin-lightening creams to be sold on its website for years despite being aware of concerns about toxic mercury levels in such creams.
Mercury can harm pregnant women and their fetuses. The suit alleged that some of the products produced by third parties but sold on Amazon contained mercury levels that were thousands of times the U.S. federal legal limit.
Amazon didn’t immediately comment on the Supreme Court’s action, which allows the previous court ruling to be used as precedent in state courts.
However, California has such a large market share that any actions Amazon takes to comply with Proposition 65 could have a much wider impact on consumers, said Rachel Doughty, a plaintiff’s attorney in the suit.
“That could look like removal of products containing carcinogens or reproductive toxins from Amazon’s site, or Amazon taking measures to ensure that a warning is provided ... so consumers can take steps to avoid exposure to such chemicals,” Doughty said in an email.
The lawsuit was dismissed in 2019 by a judge who found Amazon was protected by a section of the federal Communications Decency Act that shields websites from liability for content posted by other parties.
In March, however, a state appeals court said Amazon doesn’t merely act as a place for retailers to list their available merchandise but actively stores, sells and ships them.
A drugstore that sold the same creams would be required to issue Proposition 65 warnings, the ruling said.
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Demonstrates Commitment to Employees, Company Culture
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sbarro, the leading QSR serving the impulse pizza occasion, has earned certification by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors.
This certification recognizes the top companies to work for worldwide based on feedback provided by employees on more than 60 elements of their job experience. Highest scoring categories for Sbarro included: employee pride in the brand, belief that their work makes a difference, employee alignment with and trust in the leadership team, and diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
"Our certification as a Great Place to Work is a testament to our employees and their passion for our brand, our culture, our franchise partners and each other," said Rohan Shearer, Sbarro's Chief Administrative Officer and head of Human Resources. "We're honored to be one of the very few US based QSR brands to have obtained this recognition."
The core of Sbarro's culture is its "People Pledge," an employee engagement program that welcomes, develops, communicates with and cares for each member of the Sbarro family. The People Pledge has created a common language around employee connection and belonging that has led to Sbarro's industry leading management tenure.
"Great Place to Work Certification™ isn't something that comes easily – it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience," said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place to Work. "Earning this designation means that Sbarro is one of the best companies to work for in the country."
In 1956, Carmela "Mama" Sbarro and her family opened the doors to their Italian delicatessen in Brooklyn. Their slices of New York-style pizza were so popular that they soon opened a second location at the King's Plaza Mall in New York, focused solely on pizza. More than 65 years later, Sbarro is now the global leader in the impulse pizza category. Sbarro offers our XL Original New York pizza, handmade every day, with freshly prepared and stretched dough, hand-shredded 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese, and San Marzano-style tomatoes in a variety of venues. Our award-winning New York pizzas, strombolis and other offerings can be found in retail spaces such as malls, casinos, airports, universities, convenience stores and travel plazas. To order online, to find a location near you, or for franchising opportunities, visit Sbarro.com. Get social with us on @sbarro on Facebook and Twitter, and @sbarroofficial on Instagram.
Great Place to Work® Certification™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place to Work-Certified.
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.
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Venkat and Hayward to join TriNet June 30
DUBLIN, Calif., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TriNet, (NYSE: TNET), a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), today announced two major additions to the TriNet executive leadership team. Effective June 30, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer Jay Venkat and Chief Technology Officer Jeff Hayward will be charged with spearheading TriNet's goal to leverage technology to meet the evolving needs of its SMB customers. Both positions report directly to TriNet President and CEO Burton M. Goldfield.
"I am thrilled that Jay and Jeff are joining the TriNet team in these key senior leadership roles," said Goldfield. "Adding two trailblazing executives to our strong leadership team solidifies our position in the marketplace as the pre-eminent solution for small and medium-size businesses, leveraging both the professional employer organization (PEO) construct as well as our industry leading and proprietary human capital management (HCM) platform."
Venkat is a subject matter expert in digital and technology transformation, including agile ways of working and large-scale re-platforming. He has extensive experience in digitizing customer journeys and working side by side with CTOs in transforming the technology function. He comes to TriNet from Boston Consulting Group, where he spent the majority of his two-decade career, and where he currently leads the Technology, Media and Telecom practice area in North America, as well as the Firm's San Francisco and Silicon Valley Offices. As CDIO, Venkat will be responsible for TriNet's strategy, products, transformation, and cybersecurity functions.
"Having worked with TriNet in a consulting role for more than 10 years, I have witnessed, first-hand, their exponential yet strategic growth, continuous innovation to stay abreast of customer demands and relentless pursuit of building a sustaining organization that puts people first," said Venkat. "This is an exciting time to be at TriNet and to be working for such a crucial customer base as SMBs."
Hayward is an award-winning global technology and engineering executive who brings to TriNet more than 25 years of experience, most recently as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering for Airline Solutions at Sabre, a software and technology company that powers the global travel industry. He has also held leadership roles both domestically and internationally for leading technology companies Unisys, Dell EMC and others. His track record includes successfully leading dispersed teams to meet enterprise-level goals, transforming multibillion-dollar portfolios and optimizing organizational effectiveness across a variety of interdependent components.
Hayward will be responsible for overseeing technology throughout the organization, including driving a large-scale technical transformation to enable the future state of the PEO platform.
"I am excited about the opportunity in front of us to positively impact entrepreneurial success by meeting the challenges of a workplace landscape being redefined by technology," said Hayward. "It is a pivotal moment for TriNet customers and other SMBs and it is with great enthusiasm that I jump into this extraordinary opportunity. I look forward to having a hand in creating an amazing future for TriNet, my new colleagues and the customers we serve."
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TriNet (NYSE: TNET) provides small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR solutions tailored by industry. To free SMBs from HR complexities, TriNet offers access to human capital expertise, benefits, risk mitigation and compliance, payroll, all enabled by industry leading technology capabilities. TriNet's suite of products also includes services and software-based solutions to help streamline workflows by connecting HR, Benefits, Employee Engagement, Payroll and Time & Attendance. From Main Street to Wall Street, TriNet empowers SMBs to focus on what matters most—growing their business and enabling their people. TriNet, incredible starts here. For more information, visit TriNet.com or follow us on Twitter.
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If you're planning to enjoy the outdoors this weekend, meteorologists say proceed with caution. An unrelenting, early season heat wave will reach the eastern and southern tiers of the US over the next few days -- and nearly 60% of Americans are expected see temperatures at or above 90 degrees.
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1. Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday said Donbas is "completely destroyed" as a result of Russia's constant strikes. Donbas is a heartland region that blankets much of eastern Ukraine and has been at the front of the country's conflict with Russia since 2014. "The bombing and shelling of other cities, the air and missile strikes of the Russian army -- all this is not just fighting during the war," Zelensky said. "This is a deliberate and criminal attempt to kill as many Ukrainians as possible," he added. In the eastern Luhansk region, Ukrainian military officials said 12 civilians were killed and 60 properties were destroyed yesterday by Russian bombardments. Separately, the US Senate approved a $40 billion emergency aid package for Ukraine. The bill will be flown to South Korea, where President Joe Biden will sign it during his first trip to Asia.
2. Abortion
Oklahoma's legislature has passed one of nation's strictest abortion bills that would ban the procedure from the stage of "fertilization." The legislation also allows private citizens to sue abortion providers who "knowingly" perform or induce an abortion "on a pregnant woman." Exceptions will be made for medical emergencies or if the pregnancy was a result of rape, sexual assault or incest and reported to law enforcement, the bill states. The measure now heads to the desk of Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, who has previously pledged to sign every piece of legislation limiting abortion that comes his way. However, abortion rights advocates are vowing to mount a legal challenge should it be signed into law. The bill's passage comes as Republican-led states have been pushing strict abortion measures in anticipation of the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade next month.
3. Coronavirus
The CDC has signed off on Covid-19 booster shots for 5- to 11-year-olds. The decision came yesterday after the CDC's vaccine advisers voted to support recommending a single Pfizer/BioNTech booster dose, which the FDA authorized earlier this week. Studies show the Omicron variant has been particularly tough on kids -- and the effectiveness of two doses of Pfizer's vaccine for children ages 5 to 12 fell from 68% to about 12% against infection during the Omicron surge. While not at the same levels as during the Omicron wave, Covid-19 cases among children have been increasing. According to the latest report from the CDC, 1,547 children have died of Covid-19 in the US and 364 of them were were between 5 and 11.
4. January 6
Former Attorney General William Barr has "tentatively agreed to give sworn testimony behind closed doors" to the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection, according to two sources familiar with the negotiations. Barr has talked informally with the committee, but this formal request would add to several sworn testimonies the committee has sought from other Republican lawmakers as part of its probe into circumstances leading up to the storming of the US Capitol. Separately, the committee yesterday announced it has evidence that Republican Rep. Barry Loudermilk led a tour of the US Capitol complex the day before pro-Trump rioters stormed the building. The committee is now looking for more information from Loudermilk about the purpose of the tour and its participants.
5. Saudi Arabia
The White House is working towards a first presidential meeting with Saudi Arabia. President Biden and Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, could meet for the first time as soon as next month, multiple sources told CNN. A meeting between American and Saudi leaders would have once been considered routine, but now marks a significant shift due to the recent strain in the relationship. It would also likely spark some controversy at home for Biden, who has been highly critical of the Saudis' record on human rights, its war in Yemen, and the role its government played in the murder of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The Biden administration's effort to return to better relations with Saudi Arabia, the world's largest exporter of crude oil, comes as gasoline prices hit record highs in the US.
BREAKFAST BROWSE
Hello mama Rihanna
The superstar singer and her artist partner A$AP Rocky have welcomed their first child!
Mercedes just sold the world's most expensive car for $142 million
Yes, you read that right... a whopping $142 million for a car. The floor mats probably cost more than an average house. Insane.
Coke's new bottle cap doesn't come off
No cap gets left behind. Here's why Coke is tethering caps to bottles.
Court weighing whether an elephant at the Bronx Zoo has human rights
If it can think like a human, should it be treated with human rights? This is an interesting case.
Flight attendant delivers passenger's baby on board Frontier flight
The newborn's middle name is Sky. Perfectly on theme. We love it!
QUIZ TIME
After a long fight, which US sport agreed to a landmark equal pay deal for women?
A. Basketball
B. Soccer
C. Volleyball
D. Tennis
Take CNN's weekly news quiz to see if you're correct!
IN MEMORIAM
John Aylward, a veteran film and television actor known for roles in the popular shows "ER" and "West Wing," has died of natural causes, his longtime agent and friend confirmed to CNN. He was 75.
Marnie Schulenburg, a soap opera actress who documented her journey from becoming a new mother to a cancer patient, died Tuesday after battling stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, according to her manager. Schulenburg starred in "As the World Turns" and the "One Life to Live" reboot. She was 37.
TODAY'S NUMBER
15
That's how many people joined suspected shooter Payton Gendron's private account on the communications app Discord shortly before the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York over the weekend, a person with knowledge of Discord's internal investigation told CNN. Gendron, an 18-year-old White man, is accused of driving from nearly 200 miles away to kill 10 people and wound three others in a shooting that took place at a Tops supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood.
TODAY'S QUOTE
"$18 for a beer... uhhhh what. Gotta treat the fans better than that!"
-- Professional golfer Justin Thomas, in a tweet after getting wind of a report that said it will cost fans $18 for a beer and $16 for a salad at the 2022 PGA Championship this week. Thomas, who won the 2017 PGA Championship, said he felt like he had to stand up for the fans. "It's just a bummer. You want people to come to the tournament. If I'm on the fence and I'm looking at the concession stand, that's not the greatest thing," he said at a news conference.
TODAY'S WEATHER
AND FINALLY
It's National Bee Day!
The United Nations has designated this day to remind people of the importance of preserving bees and other pollinators. In this 1-minute viral video, a professional bee handler shows how she removes bees with her bare hands AND without protective equipment! (Click here to view)
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 2022 Grammy U Mentor, Billboard-charting, and ten-time Global Music Award winning singer/songwriter/pianist will perform Saturday, September 17th at Allegheny Riverstone Center for the Arts Lincoln Hall in Foxburg, Pennsylvania. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and includes Four-Time Grammy Nominee Denny Jiosa on guitar, veteran bassist and educator Roy Vogt, and drummer Dr. Rich Adams. Katherine and her band are performing special versions of classics and originals in jazz, Latin jazz, blues/roots and adult contemporary.
Katherine is at the forefront of the singer/songwriter movement and is known for bringing fresh, contemporary twists to standards as well as releasing tracks that merge classic and contemporary influences. The winner of twenty-five awards and nine nominations, her single "Necessary Groove" debuted in Billboard's Top 40 Pop Charts as a crossover hit. A prolific and versatile artist, she has been compared to singer/pianist Diana Krall, as well as world-class vocalists Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera and Sarah Vaughn.
With rave reviews from five continents, Katherine has performed on stages with Latin jazz greats Celia Cruz and Tito Puente Jr. She has recorded with Grammy winner and legendary saxophonist Kirk Whalum, Latin Grammy Winner Nestor Torres, Blues Hall of Fame and Grammy Winner Darrell Leonard, Grammy Nominee Mindi Abair and Brazilian singer/songwriter/pianist Guinga. In recognition of her considerable contributions to the genre, her groundbreaking, self-produced CD "Vintage" was added to the prestigious jazz archives at the Mediatheque Musicale de Paris, France.
The Los Angeles Music Awards voted the third-generation musician the "Best Female Singer/Songwriter" in their entire twenty-five year history. Latin Grammy consultant and renowned journalist Toninho Spessoto called her "one of the top artists of our time." AXS says, "...a singer with many sides, all worth getting to know...an open, fearless artist. Two-Time Emmy Nominee and Celebrity Radio Host Phillip Silverstone raved, "absolutely brilliant. Farnham is doing for jazz what Clapton did for the blues – bringing it to the mainstream."
Tickets are $25.00 for adults, $20.00 for members and $50.00 for ARCA Members and can be purchased online at https://alleghenyriverstone.org/event/katherine-farnham, or via www.eventbrite.com/e/katherine-kool-kat-farnham-band-tickets-307862494007. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concert goers may dine at the waterfront Allegheny Grille and enjoy free parking for the event.
As part of All Clarion Arts Day, there is a wine and cheese and art event next door at the Red Brick Gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees receive a voucher for the concert at 7:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling 724-659-3153, cash or check only at the door.
To preview and purchase Katherine's discography, visit Apple Music, Amazon, or www.KatherineFarnham.com.
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Oscar Health, Inc. (NYSE: OSCR) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Oscar Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's March 2021 initial public offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 11, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in OSCR:
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Oscar Health, Inc. NEWS - OSCR NEWS
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Oscar Health, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Oscar was experiencing growing COVID-19 testing and treatment costs; (2) Oscar was experiencing growing net COVID costs; (3) Oscar would be negatively impacted by an unfavorable prior year Risk Adjustment Data Validation result relating to 2019 and 2020; (4) Oscar was on track to be negatively impacted by significant SEP membership growth; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Oscar you have until July 11, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Oscar securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the OSCR lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/oscar-health-inc-loss-submission-form?id=28799&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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New investment will help to accelerate strategic growth initiatives
AUSTIN, Texas, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 360training (or "the Company"), a leading provider of online training and continuing education to regulated industries, today announced an equity recapitalization from GreyLion Partners LP ("GreyLion") and Vestar Capital Partners ("Vestar") to support the Company's rapid growth and accelerate acquisition activity. Terms of the investment were not disclosed.
The new investment will help 360training pursue large and small strategic acquisitions within its core markets and in new markets and geographies. 360training helps organizations develop their workforces and remain compliant with labor regulations and industry certification mandates, with a content library offering more than 6,000 courses across five major verticals: Environmental Health & Safety, Food & Beverage, Real Estate, Healthcare and Financial Services.
"We are thrilled to welcome Vestar as a strategic investment partner," said 360training CEO Tom Anderson. "360training now enjoys the substantial backing of two proven investors, both of which pride themselves on partnering with portfolio companies to help accelerate growth. We are looking forward to scaling our platform within existing and new markets through continued investment in strategic acquisitions and product development."
"360training's outstanding management team, differentiated content, and focused go-to-market strategy have allowed the Company to capitalize on attractive, sustainable long-term trends in regulatory-driven online education and training," said Jake Olson and Nikhil Bhat, Managing Directors at Vestar. "We're excited to partner with GreyLion and the 360training team to fuel the Company's continued expansion and product development."
GreyLion first invested in 360training in 2018 and remains a significant owner of the Company. The firm is committed to 360training's long-term growth and success while ensuring that the Company is well positioned to further execute against its strategic business plan.
Henry Heinerscheid, Partner of GreyLion, stated, "Since our investment four years ago, 360training has grown its management team, strengthened its employee base, and invested significant capital in its technology and marketing capabilities. Those investments have enabled growth into new verticals like Healthcare and Financial Services while increasing market share in Environmental Health & Safety, Food & Beverage, and Real Estate. We are proud of the many add-on acquisitions completed to date, and we are thrilled to have Vestar join GreyLion and management to continue driving 360training's industry leadership and support the Company's expansion."
As part of the investment, Mr. Bhat and Mr. Olson of Vestar will join 360training's Board of Directors alongside existing Board members Chip Baird and Mr. Heinerscheid of GreyLion; Mr. Anderson of 360training; and Independent Director Kirk Wortman.
Harris Williams served as the exclusive financial advisor to 360training and Latham & Watkins was its legal advisor. Houlihan Lokey served as exclusive financial advisor, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP provided legal counsel, to Vestar.
About 360training
360training is an integrated digital training and compliance platform for highly regulated industries. Through a unique combination of differentiated technology and deep regulatory expertise, 360training enables professionals to attain jobs and maintain industry-mandated requirements while helping organizations develop their workforces and remain compliant. 360training's robust, proprietary content library offers over 6,000 courses across major business verticals: Environmental Health & Safety, Food & Beverage, Real Estate, Healthcare, Financial Services and more.
Since 1997, 360training.com, Inc. has delivered over 11 million training plans across multiple brands, including HIPAA Exams, Meditec, AgentCampus, VanEd, TIPS, OSHAcampus, OSHA.com, and Learn2Serve. Please visit www.360training.com or their social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to learn more.
About GreyLion Partners LP
GreyLion focuses on investing in high-growth businesses in the lower middle market. We seek to partner with existing owners and management teams across the consumer, industrial, healthcare, software and services sectors to deliver capital in tailored and flexible minority and control structures. GreyLion invests $25-$125 million of capital per investment, primarily within the United States. We currently manage private equity funds with aggregate commitments of approximately $1.7 billion. For more information on GreyLion, please visit http://www.greylion.com.
About Vestar Capital Partners
Vestar Capital Partners is a leading U.S. middle-market private equity firm specializing in management buyouts and growth capital investments. Vestar invests and collaborates with incumbent management teams and private owners to build long-term enterprise value, with a focus on Consumer, Business & Technology Services and Healthcare. Since inception in 1988, Vestar funds have invested $11 billion in 89 companies – as well as more than 200 add-on acquisitions – with a total value of approximately $52 billion. For more information on Vestar, please visit http://www.vestarcapital.com.
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX) (NYSE American: EQX) ("Equinox Gold" or the "Company") has published its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") Report and also launched a new ESG portal on its website. The 2021 ESG Report and data tables summarizing the Company's performance against relevant Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) metrics are available for review and download on Equinox Gold's website at www.EquinoxGold.com.
Christian Milau, CEO of Equinox Gold, commented: "Equinox Gold's 2021 ESG Report summarizes our responsible mining commitments and management approach to key ESG issues, and outlines our strategy to achieve our objective of becoming an industry leader for responsible mining and sustainable development. We have expanded our ESG disclosure significantly this year, providing quantitative data on our health and safety and environmental performance, energy consumption, GHG emissions and water usage. We have also reported on the community engagement and development initiatives underway at all of our operations, and the values, principles and governance frameworks that guide our actions.
"Our primary reporting objective is transparency, so all stakeholders have a clear understanding of our targets, our performance and our efforts for continual improvement. To further our commitment to transparent disclosure and stakeholder engagement, Equinox Gold will hold its first ESG-focused stakeholder call on June 1, 2022 to discuss our 2021 performance and 2022 targets, and answer questions related to our ESG strategy."
- Reduced lost-time injuries and surpassed our health and safety targets, with no fatalities and a Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate of 3.51 per million hours worked
- Surpassed our environmental targets, with no major incidents and a Significant Environmental Incident Frequency Rate of 1.60 per million hours worked
- Adopted a Social Responsibility & Human Rights Policy
- Adopted an Environment & Climate Change Policy
- Published our first Tailings Management Overview Report
- Reported for the first time to the Carbon Disclosure Project
- Joined the United Nations Global Compact Target Gender Equality Program
- Supported numerous community development and infrastructure improvement projects
- Supported community programs focused on health care, education, athletics and cultural activities
- Supported environmental protection and biodiversity conservation initiatives
- Reduced GHG emissions by 5% and collected the baseline data required to set long-term reduction targets
- Standardized data collection and incident reporting across our operations
- Started reporting key ESG data quarterly on our website
- Commenced implementing Towards Sustainable Mining protocols at all mine sites
Equinox Gold will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 commencing at 7:30 am Pacific Time to discuss the Company's 2021 ESG performance, 2022 targets and ESG strategy. All participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of Equinox Gold's CEO and executive team. The webcast will be archived on Equinox Gold's website until December 1, 2022.
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This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information in this news release relate to, among other things: the strategic vision for the Company and expectations regarding exploration potential, production capabilities and future financial or operational performance, including with respect to achieving the Company's responsible mining objectives. Forward-looking statements or information generally identified by words such as "target", "objective", "strategy" and similar expressions and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", or "should", or the negative connotation of such terms, are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements since the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The Company has based these forward-looking statements and information on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events and these assumptions include: Equinox Gold's ability to achieve the exploration, production, cost and development expectations for its respective operations and projects; the Company's ability to achieve its objective of becoming an industry leader for responsible mining and sustainable development; and the availability of funds for the Company's projects and future cash requirements. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on the forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release.
The Company cautions that forward-looking statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release and the Company has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: fluctuations in gold prices; fluctuations in prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services; fluctuations in currency markets; operational risks and hazards inherent with the business of mining (including environmental accidents and hazards, industrial accidents, equipment breakdown, unusual or unexpected geological or structural formations, cave-ins, flooding and severe weather); inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance to cover these risks and hazards; employee relations; relationships with, and claims by, local communities and indigenous populations; the Company's ability to obtain all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all, including for the RDM tailings storage facility raise; changes in laws, regulations and government practices, including environmental, export and import laws and regulations; legal restrictions relating to mining including those imposed in connection with COVID-19; risks relating to expropriation; increased competition in the mining industry; and those factors identified in the section titled "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Company's MD&A dated May 3, 2022 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, the section titled "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Company's MD&A dated March 23, 2022 for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in the section titled "Risks Related to the Business" in the Company's Annual Information Form dated March 24, 2022 for the year ended December 31, 2021, all of which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar. Forward-looking statements and information are designed to help readers understand management's views as of that time with respect to future events and speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or to publicly announce the results of any change to any forward-looking statement or information contained or incorporated by reference to reflect actual results, future events or developments, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting the forward-looking statements and information. If the Company updates any one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
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Mother’s boyfriend arrested in killing of 8-year-old California girl
MERCED, Calif. (AP) — After a months-long manhunt, police arrested a suspect in the death of an 8-year-old girl who had been reported missing before her body was found in March inside a central California home, authorities said Sunday.
Dhante Jackson was taken into custody Saturday in the San Francisco Bay Area city of Newark on suspicion of killing Sophia Mason, police and the California attorney general’s office said.
Investigators determined the child suffered continuous physical abuse, was malnourished and at times was forced to live in a shed in the backyard of Jackson’s home, Merced Police Department Lt. Joe Perez said during a news conference Sunday.
Jackson was in a relationship with the young victim’s mother, 30-year-old Samantha Johnson, who was arrested in March and has pleaded not guilty to murder and child abuse, prosecutors said.
Jackson, 34, also faces murder and child abuse charges. It wasn’t known Sunday if he has an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
Four other people were arrested Saturday on suspicion of helping Jackson evade arrest, Perez said.
“In my 20 years of law enforcement, this case is the most disturbing and horrific that I’ve seen,” the lieutenant said.
Sophia was reported missing by relatives in the San Francisco Bay Area city of Hayward. They told police they had not had contact with the girl since December, and that she was known to stay at different locations between Hayward and Southern California.
The missing person report led Hayward police to arrest Johnson on a warrant stemming from a case of child abuse in Alameda County last year, police said.
Statements Johnson made to Hayward police prompted them to ask for assistance from the Merced Police Department, which served a search warrant in March at the house in Merced where Jackson lived, they said.
Merced police found Sophia’s body in a bathtub, inside a locked bathroom, according to court documents.
Johnson told a Merced police detective that Jackson, her boyfriend, had kept Sophia in a shed and that the child was subjected to physical and sexual abuse by Jackson.
Sophia twice personally told social workers that her mother had choked and hit her, according to child-welfare documents uncovered by the Bay Area News Group.
At one point, the internal documents show, a teacher and a social worker reported grave concerns over what they considered signs of abuse.
Sophia’s grandmother, Sylvia Johnson, last week filed a wrongful death legal claim against Alameda County, alleging the Department of Child and Family Services didn’t do enough to protect the little girl.
Alameda County has 45 days to respond to the family’s claims, the news group reported Sunday. If no settlement is offered by the county and the claim is rejected, the family has six months to file a lawsuit.
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The joint solution will combine the agility of FlashBlade's Object Store with the Snowflake Data Cloud to give customers greater control of their data, in-cloud or on-premises
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and No-Headquarters/BOZEMAN, Mont., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Storage (NYSE: PSTG), the IT pioneer that delivers the world's most advanced data storage technology and services, and Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the Data Cloud company, today announced a partnership to develop a solution that increases data accessibility for global customers with on-premises data.
Pure Storage FlashBlade is a dynamic, high performance unified file and object platform purpose-built for modern analytics, offering real-time response for data with cloud-like agility. Once available, Pure and Snowflake customers will be able to analyze multiple data sources on Pure Storage FlashBlade with the Snowflake Data Cloud, while keeping their data local. This will enable enterprises to work with data directly stored on FlashBlade object storage using Snowflake in the cloud — eliminating the need to create separate copies of data shared with other tools or workflows.
"Our collaboration with Snowflake to increase data accessibility allows us to truly meet customers where they are in their journey to the cloud, driving every organization to become a data-driven business to reach faster outcomes," said Rob Lee, Chief Technology Officer, Pure Storage. "Pure continues to strengthen its leadership in delivering advanced data storage technology and services across the industry. Our joint solution with Snowflake reaffirms our commitment to simplifying how organizations interact with data to extract the most value and drive meaningful business outcomes."
"Snowflake and Pure Storage's partnership will allow organizations to gain more value from their on-premises data while leveraging Snowflake's analytical and governance capabilities," said Christian Kleinerman, Snowflake senior vice president of product. "Our joint solution will help organizations mobilize the world's data by eliminating silos, further bringing data together to unlock more value and deeper insights for customers."
This solution will go into public preview by the second half of 2022.
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Pure Storage (NYSE: PSTG) gives technologists their time back. Pure delivers a modern data experience that empowers organizations to run their operations as a true, automated, storage as-a-service model seamlessly across multiple clouds. Pure helps customers put data to use while reducing the complexity and expense of managing the infrastructure behind it. And with a certified customer satisfaction score in the top one percent of B2B companies, Pure's ever-expanding list of customers are among the happiest in the world. For more information, visit www.purestorage.com.
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Snowflake enables every organization to mobilize their data with Snowflake's Data Cloud. Customers use the Data Cloud to unite siloed data, discover and securely share data, and execute diverse analytic workloads. Wherever data or users live, Snowflake delivers a single data experience that spans multiple clouds and geographies. Thousands of customers across many industries, including 241 of the 2021 Fortune 500 and 488 of the 2021 Forbes Global 2000 (G2K) as of January 31, 2022, use Snowflake Data Cloud to power their businesses. Learn more at snowflake.com.
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BOSTON, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As businesses and municipalities continue to embrace digital, closing the digital divide becomes more important each day. Recognizing this, Congress passed The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which includes key measures related to high-speed Internet connectivity.
While much focus is on bringing fiber optic networks to rural areas, providing reliable Wi-Fi as a ubiquitous "last mile" solution to connect consumer devices to those network is equally critical.
What Galgus offers to bridge the digital divide
Providers need a partner for this last mile connectivity to deliver the true value of their network investment to their customers. Galgus is poised to be that partner.
In locations where providing good service is difficult or just difficult to support, Galgus' AI-based algorithms enable automatic management of Wi-Fi resources. Galgus technology simplifies deployments and reduces the expense of deploying and maintaining quality Wi-Fi.
To help service providers understand adoption and utilization of the service, Galgus' anonymized device presence and geolocation technology accurately identifies each device in range of Galgus Wi-Fi even it is not connected or is using anti-tracking techniques such as MAC address randomization. Gartner has recognized this patented capability as truly disruptive in the market.
Utilizing Galgus' Passpoint capabilities and support for the WBA's OpenRoaming solution, brands are able to accelerate their digital engagement strategies by automatically connecting their most loyal customers' devices while also creating an opportunity to monetize their investment through cellular off-load agreements.
Wi-Fi for any environment
Galgus customers and partners have relied on its services for the most challenging environments.
In transportation centers, on-board busses and trains and even in airplanes partners have integrated Galgus to achieve the reliability and performance they need to meet the growing demand for wireless data driven largely by multi-media content..
Galgus analytics solutions in commercial networks and hotels provide network managers with the business intelligence needed to better understand their customers and deliver personalized experiences.
Galgus deployments in schools at all levels have supported hybrid-learning and enabled new models of education oriented towards the use of digital resources.
Global carriers such as Telefónica have partnered with Galgus to help bridge the digital divide in rural areas while, retail operators, including Italy's Netoip, use Galgus to better understand their customers and make data-driven decisions on how improve their operations to drive better business outcomes.
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NBA fines Mavs $100,000 for 3rd bench violation in playoffs
DALLAS (AP) — The NBA has fined the Dallas Mavericks a third time in the playoffs because of violations of rules regarding their bench. The fine has doubled each time. The latest is $100,000 after Game 2 of the Western Conference finals at Golden State. None of the fines stem from games in Dallas. Several Mavericks players have stood for most or all of the games during the playoffs. The fines have been for players and coaches standing for extended periods, straying too far from the bench and encroaching on the court during game action. Game 3 in Dallas is Sunday night. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/22/nba-fines-mavs-100000-for-3rd-bench-violation-in-playoffs/ | 2022-05-22T23:09:31Z |
Hader gets 500th K, Brewers stop Reds’ 2-game win streak
CINCINNATI (AP) — Josh Hader reached 500 career strikeouts, Luis Urías hit tying home run and made a clutch catch and the Milwaukee Brewers held off Cincinnati 5-4 to stop the Reds’ season-high, two-game winning streak. Jace Peterson broke a 1-1 tie in the sixth with the first of his two doubles for the NL Central-leading Brewers, who ended a three-game losing streak. With the potential tying run on third base with two outs in the eighth, Urías dived to his left at shortstop to snare Kyle Farmer’s liner just above the ground and end a three-run rally. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/10/hader-gets-500th-k-brewers-stop-reds-2-game-win-streak/ | 2022-05-11T05:27:16Z |
SINGAPORE, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dragonfly has won a place in the final round of the third G20 TechSprint global challenge. This year's challenge focuses on central bank digital currency (CBDC) following Saudi's 2020 RegTech and SupTech, and Italy's 2021 Green Finance. This year's competition is held as part of Indonesia's G20 presidency which will culminate in the G20 Heads of State and Government Summit to be held in Bali in November 2022.
The G20 TechSprint global competition which is jointly organized by Bank Indonesia and Bank of International Settlement Innovation Hub focuses on the development and showcasing of retail and wholesale CBDC as a viable solution in three core areas: issuance, wholesale, retail, and distribution of CBDC; financial inclusion through the use of CBDC; and CBDC as an improved means of interoperability among participating sovereign payment systems.
"We are honored that we have been chosen as a finalist in the issuance, wholesale, retail, and distribution of the CBDC segment. We are about serving the future unmet needs of the industry with innovative blockchain powered solutions. This growth opportunity allows us to illustrate how Dragonfly simplifies digital banking covering the entire spectrum from monetary policy making to wholesale, settlement, and retail distribution in an interoperable system," comments Lon Wong, Founder and CEO of Singapore-based Dragonfly Fintech.
Dragonfly is also excited about the increased visibility on the world stage as a cutting-edge Asian fintech leader first conceptualized in 2015, and is rapidly expanding its footprint worldwide to engage and support other central banks in making their CBDC vision a reality.
About Dragonfly Fintech
Dragonfly Fintech is an innovative fintech solution provider utilizing the ProximaX blockchain protocol to address clients' unmet digital needs in the banking and capital markets, advancing the nascent neobanking and CBDC globally. Tomorrow's banking, today!
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Valor Awards presented to 2 Idaho Falls firefighters
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Idaho Falls Fire Department Captain Aaron Nelson and Firefighter Nicholas Magliocco were presented with the Valor Award for saving an elderly disabled female who was trapped in a house fire last June.
Fire Chief Duane Nelson presented the award, along with three other service awards, at fire station 1 headquarters Thursday afternoon.
On the evening of June 10, 2021, IFFD responded to a house fire on Greentree Lane. The emergency communication officer (dispatcher) advised firefighters that an elderly disabled female was trapped inside the home.
A smoke alarm reportedly alerted one of the occupants to the smoke. When he went downstairs to investigate, he discovered flames in a basement bedroom. He attempted to put the flames out, but the fire had spread too quickly. Two occupants inside the home attempted to get the elderly female out but were forced to leave the home due to the heavy smoke and difficulties breathing.
When the engine 4 crew arrived on scene they reported a working structure fire. Captain Aaron Nelson made confirmation from the family on scene that the female was still inside the home. Nelson made a quick tactical decision for a rescue and assigned Magliocco to make entry into the home.
Guided by information obtained from the family about the last known location of the victim, Nelson and Magliocco made entry into the home from the front door. With low visibility and high heat conditions, the pair placed themselves between the fire and the victim. The elderly female was quickly located still sitting in her electric wheelchair.
Nelson and Magliocco removed the victim from her wheelchair and carried her to the awaiting ambulance 5 crew. When she became more responsive, she told ambulance personnel that she was, “lucky to be alive.”
After the crucial rescue transpired, Nelson and Magliocco transitioned back into fire attack, working with other personnel to extinguish the fire.
Nelson and Magliocco demonstrated the department’s philosophy of superior selfless service, placing community members first to ensure their safety and security.
“Both of these gentlemen placed the safety and well-being of the victim over their own safety when they entered the burning structure. For this action and their skills, I firmly believe both of them deserve the recognition and citation. Without their quick action, the outcome would have been much worse,” IFFD Fire Chief Duane Nelson said.
The Valor Award is distinguished as the highest award presented by the department and is awarded to only active members for acts both on and off-duty. This honor is awarded any time a member of IFFD distinguishes themselves in such an act of personal bravery and known risk to help another person (sworn or civilian) under hazardous conditions in which the person is placed in a life-threatening position to save the life of another.
Captain Aaron Nelson has worked for the department since 2008. Magliocco recently started his career at IFFD in 2021.
Three other members of the department received service awards during the ceremony, including Administrative Assistant Julie Lacey for her 35 years of service, Fire Marshal Scott Grimmett for 25 years of service, and Driver Adrian Russell for 20 years of service to IFFD and the City of Idaho Falls. | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho-falls/2022/05/12/valor-awards-presented-to-2-idaho-falls-firefighters/ | 2022-05-12T23:06:12Z |
CALGARY, AB, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc. (OTCPINK: HDUP) is pleased to announce it has now taken full control of the LotteryHub platform which has to date been servicing more than 4 million American users as a lottery information platform.
In the lead up to the transaction, HeadsUp has been active in securing global partnerships to expand the LotteryHub brand globally and strategically position it as the leader of online sales for state and national lotteries.
HeadsUp is also announcing it has secured partnerships in Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Eastern Europe and Eastern Africa (including Nigeria) and has ongoing discussions to enable national and state lottery partners to enhance their online offering and sell official tickets globally. The secured partnerships will give LotteryHub access to an immediate 120 million international customer base upon release of existing partnerships
The US lottery market in 2021 generated $94.9 Billion in revenue from lottery ticket sales. The Global Lottery market currently generates approximately $350 Billion in revenues and is set to grow to $450 Billion by the year 2027. LotteryHub aims to assist lottery partners in their online growth strategy with its integrated digital portal as a Digital Lottery Concierge Service.
LotteryHub aims to improve its current offering by expanding its offering into online sales across various US state markets as regulations change over the coming years and improve its market share as it moves into new markets. Globally, LotteryHUB aims to utilize the success of its online presence to expand the brand globally into new markets to act as an online retailer and software platform for National and State based lotteries who see the need to go online and take advantage of the shift in online commerce since he onset of covid. LotteryHUB's software and platform uniquely positions itself as an immediate opportunity to many new global opportunities
Across the US, LotteryHUB has been a go to information platform for players over the past years and HeadsUp aims to transform the platform into a full-fledged online retailer enabling all states to participate in the sale of their games and products online in a safe and secure environment over time as legislation changes.
"Access for global lottery operators utilize software such as LotteryHUB is huge for all of our partners and in times of recession and tough economic conditions, the lottery and gaming sectors see unprecedent growth in market size and the ability for the HeadsUp line of products and services fast tracks the path to massive revenues," commented HeadsUp President and CEO Doug Wilson.
The global strategy behind the growth and global rollout of the LotteryHub brand aims to support state and national lotteries in creating an increased online presence without the burden of additional software costs, immediate online presence, and the ability to tap into online markets otherwise unavailable to the lottery partner.
This has been a targeted acquisition by HeadsUp and is excited about bringing LotteryHUB into its family of products which will allow the company to launch and supports the larger acquisition strategy of global gaming assets in subsequent deals that are being closed and will be announced subsequently. This business model and corporate finance strategy has been designed by global lottery icon and HeadsUp Chief Business Development Officer Mark Hutchinson.
This transaction required neither any upfront cash payment nor any dilution to HeadsUp capital structure as consideration was negotiated and agreed to on an ongoing revenue share basis.
"My decades of working in the lottery business have come to an incredible moment where new regulatory opportunities, technology and a global network of business relationship are converging to position HeadsUp to aggressively acquire strategic assets, close sales and distribution agreements and make a substantial amount of money in the business" stated Hutchinson. "When the market realizes what we have built, I believe this Company will experience massive growth that will translate into enhanced shareholder value that I am very proud to help create along with this exceptional management team. This is a perfect example of the right people, with the right products at the right time.
This is a substantial step for HeadsUp to continue executing on its business plan and management believes these "Crown Jewel" assets are key to the continued strategy of specific acquisitions that will continue to be announced. This is one of 4 Strategic Business Unit's within the HeadsUp group of companies that combined are estimated to generate over $51.7 million in revenues in year 1 with Business Plan projections to grow to over $400 million in year 5 of operations. This and a subsequent series of other closings will create a total asset base and contracted revenue model to qualify for a full NASDAQ listing.
The previously announced corporate roadmap outlines a reverse triangle merger, a Registration Statement and immediate launch of multiple revenue channels in the online gaming, global lottery and media sectors.
HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc. is a global gaming operator and media company focusing on online gaming, online poker, eSports, sports betting, online lottery, mobile 50/50, charity fundraising platforms, software and blockchain based payment solutions.
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PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 10x Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXG) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Recent Highlights
- Revenue was $114.6 million for the second quarter, representing a 1% decrease over the corresponding period of 2021.
- Announced the breakthrough capability of single-cell analysis on FFPE samples with its recently launched Fixed RNA Profiling Kit.
- Began shipping Visium CytAssist, the company's first spatial instrument.
- Announced the hiring of Jim Wilbur, Ph.D., as Chief Commercial Officer.
"Our results this quarter fell short of our expectations as we navigated some macro headwinds, particularly outside of the United States," said Serge Saxonov, Co-founder and CEO of 10x Genomics. "Our topline growth this year will be slower than our previous expectations, but we firmly believe the underlying opportunity for our single cell and spatial technologies is as strong as ever. We are driving our innovation engine and building on our broad commercial reach so we can deliver on the full potential of this tremendous opportunity."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Revenue was $114.6 million for the second quarter of 2022, a 1% decrease from $115.8 million for the corresponding prior year period. This decrease was primarily driven by decreased demand due to lockdowns in China, delayed customer reorders in Europe resulting from a logistics cold-chain issue, execution challenges and unfavorable foreign exchange headwinds.
Gross margin was 76% for the second quarter of 2022, as compared to 96% for the corresponding prior year period. The decrease in gross margin was primarily due to a one-time reversal of $14.7 million of accrued royalties in the second quarter of 2021, and higher manufacturing costs, higher royalty expenses, higher inventory charges and higher warranty costs.
Operating expenses were $150.0 million for the second quarter of 2022, a 24% increase from $121.3 million for the corresponding prior year period. This increase was driven by higher personnel expenses, including stock-based compensation, increased costs for facilities and information technology to support operational expansion, and increased marketing expenses, partially offset by a decrease in outside legal expenses.
Operating loss was $63.1 million for the second quarter of 2022, as compared to $10.3 million for the corresponding prior year period. Operating loss includes $36.3 million of stock-based compensation for the second quarter of 2022, as compared to $26.9 million for the corresponding prior year period.
Net loss was $64.5 million for the second quarter of 2022, as compared to a net loss of $11.1 million for the corresponding prior year period.
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities were $499.7 million as of June 30, 2022.
2022 Financial Guidance
10x Genomics is updating its outlook for the full year 2022. The company now expects revenue to be in the range of $500 million to $520 million, representing 2% to 6% growth over full year 2021.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
10x Genomics will host a conference call to discuss the second quarter 2022 financial results, business developments and outlook after market close on Monday, August 8, 2022 at 1:30 PM Pacific Time / 4:30 PM Eastern Time. A webcast of the conference call can be accessed at http://investors.10xgenomics.com. The webcast will be archived and available for replay at least 45 days after the event.
About 10x Genomics
10x Genomics is a life science technology company building products to interrogate, understand and master biology to advance human health. Our integrated solutions include instruments, consumables and software for analyzing biological systems at a resolution and scale that matches the complexity of biology. 10x Genomics products have been adopted by researchers around the world including in all of the top 100 global research institutions as ranked by Nature in 2021 based on publications and all of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies by 2021 research and development spend and have been cited in over 3,800 research papers on discoveries ranging from oncology to immunology and neuroscience. Our patent portfolio comprises more than 1,500 issued patents and patent applications.
Forward Looking Statements
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Although 10x Genomics, Inc. believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot provide any assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct nor can it guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. These forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments 10x Genomics may make. Further, as the COVID-19 pandemic is continuously evolving, such forward-looking statements may not accurately or fully reflect the potential impact that the COVID-19 pandemic may have on the business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of 10x Genomics, Inc. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to 10x Genomics, Inc. as of the date hereof, and 10x Genomics, Inc. disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements provided to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing 10x Genomics, Inc.'s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
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- Organic Maple Kush now available in ON, AB, SK, MB, QC, NS, and NL.
- Expanding Organic Maple Kush product line with launch of Pre-Roll SKU August 2022
TORONTO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the "Company" or "TGOD") (CSE: TGOD) (OTC: TGODF), a sustainable global cannabis company, celebrates entry into the 2nd half of the year with rapid distribution growth of dried flower SKU, Organic Maple Kush.
Organic Maple Kush© is a 3.5g dried flower SKU from The Green Organic Dutchman, and after initial release earlier this year, sales of the SKU have expanded into many provinces. Organic Maple Kush flower is grown under a certified organic process, in living soil, and gets its name from the organic maple syrup used to feed the soil it grows in. It's known for having dense buds with dark purple leaves that bring with it a tropical, fruity, kush-like finish, a result of Myrcene and Farnesene terpenes that dominate this strains aroma and flavour.
Since launch, Maple Kush has been a popular Indica for both retail stores and consumers with many retail customers asking for it by name. As a strain, Organic Maple Kush boasts consistent THC of 25%-29% and very high Terpene levels between 3.5%-4.5%. Due to popular demand and strong retail feedback, TGOD will now offer Organic Maple Kush in the pre-roll category as a 3 X 0.5g SKU starting this Summer.
To celebrate the growth of Organic Maple Kush as a top dried flower strain, many retailers will be featuring the SKU as "The Quintessential Canadian Dried Flower Product" as part of Canada Day celebrations with various promotions and activations. Participating retail chains include True North Cannabis, The Cannabist Shop, Cannabis Xpress, Bud Bar, 420Premium, and One Plant locations.
"There are few things as Canadian as maple syrup, and enjoying this unique product is a great way to celebrate Canada Day. Our proprietary living soil contains natural ingredients sourced from different regions across Canada, including organic maple syrup from the maple forests of Quebec" said Sean Bovingdon, CEO of TGOD. "Organic maple syrup is food for the beneficial micro-organisms that thrive in our living soil. Rather than synthetic alternatives, a natural approach helps make a stronger, better plant for our customers." Bovingdon added.
About The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd.
The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (CSE: TGOD) (US–OTC: TGODF) is a sustainable, global cannabis company with a focus on innovation, quality, consistency, integrity and transparency. By leveraging science and technology, TGOD harnesses the power of nature from seed to sale. The Company is committed to cultivating a better tomorrow by producing its products responsibly, with less waste and impact on the environment. In Canada, TGOD serves the recreational market with a brand portfolio including The Green Organic Dutchman, Highly Dutch Organics, Ripple by TGOD and Cruuzy brands, and the medical markets in Canada, South Africa, Australia, and Germany. All cannabis utilized in products for The Green Organic Dutchman and Highly Dutch Organics brands is grown through a certified organic process, which includes living soil, filtered rainwater, sunlight, and natural inputs.
TGOD's Common Shares and certain warrants issued under the indentures dated December 19, 2019, June 12, 2020, October 23, 2020 and December 10, 2020 trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") under the symbol "TGOD", "TGOD.WS", "TGOD.WR", "TGOD.WA", and "TGOD.WB" respectively. TGOD's Common Shares trade in the U.S. on the OTCQX under the symbol "TGODF". For more information on The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd., please visit www.tgod.ca.
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The brand's latest innovation brings ease of enjoying classic diner dishes for delivery, pick-up, and catering to South End
TAMPA, Fla., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metro Diner, known for serving craveable and classic diner food, has expanded their Charlotte footprint with the recent opening of their first Metro Diner To-Go location on June 6 at 3440 St Vardell Lane, Suite G.
With the tap of a button, guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and brunch by ordering online or through third-party apps for pick-up or delivery any day of the week. Serving up Metro Diner's legendary indulgent dishes, this to-go only location is the perfect spot for a grab-and-go breakfast before work. They also offer a variety of catering packages to feed any office lunch or at-home gathering across the city with award winning food.
"Our guests have always loved the variety and generous portions of our menu, and we wanted to make it even easier for them to enjoy it," said Brittany Losh, Metro Diner To-Go Managing Partner. "As the manager for both the Huntersville diner and this new Metro Diner To-Go in South End, we thank our neighbors for their continued support, and we're excited to broaden our hospitality across Charlotte."
Metro Diner To-Go is the latest innovation for the diner that has been the go-to spot for comfort food since it was founded in Jacksonville, Florida, by Master Chef Mark Davoli and his family. Metro Diner has won awards for its breakfast, burgers, and overall excellence as a favorite local diner, even catching the eye of celebrity chef Guy Fieri, who featured it on his Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
Metro Diner To-Go serves breakfast and lunch options featuring the bold flavors that the diner is famous for, like the Fried Chicken & Waffle served complete with half a fried chicken and a Belgian waffle, topped with powdered sugar and sweet, strawberry butter. Additional signature dishes include the Steak & Scramble Bowl, a variety of pancakes, waffles, and egg dishes, stacked sandwiches and 100% Angus burgers, salads and more. Kids dishes are also available for several menu items.
Charlotte residents are just a tap away from enjoying Metro Diner on the go:
- Order online at metrodiner.com/charlotte-southend/ or through the third-party delivery apps DoorDash, GrubHub, and UberEats
- Pick-up address: 3440 St Vardell Lane, Suite G, Charlotte, NC 28217
- Hours: 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. daily. Dinner hours to come in the near future.
About Metro Diner
Established in 1992 by the Davoli family with a single eatery in Jacksonville, Metro Diner is among the nation's fastest growing locally owned and operated family dining concepts, with 59 locations across the country. Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food. Metro Diner has received many accolades including features on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Cooking Channel's Cheap Eats.
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Russia’s Rusal calls for an investigation into Bucha ‘crime’
By Chris Liakos and Anna Cooban, CNN Business
Russian metals company Rusal has called for an investigation into the killing of civilians in Bucha, a suburb of the Ukrainian capital Kiev.
Rusal Chairman Bernard Zonneveld said in a statement that recent reports of atrocities from the town, which was occupied by Russian troops for a month until the end of March, had shocked the company.
“We believe that this crime should be thoroughly investigated,” he said. “We support an objective and impartial investigation of this crime and call for severe punishment for the perpetrators.”
Zonneveld’s statement did not address who may be responsible for the atrocities but went on to say that “such incidents make this terrible tragedy all the more traumatic.”
“We all wish an early end to this fratricidal conflict, which destroys lives, families and entire cities. And we want those responsible for such crimes to be punished appropriately,” the statement reads.
Russian companies have largely remained silent on the war in Ukraine. Yet the shocking scenes in Bucha that emerged last weekend convinced the metals giant to speak out. The bodies of unarmed civilians were found strewn across roads, bound and shot.
Russia has denied any involvement in the incident, claiming — without evidence — that the atrocities in Bucha were staged, and part of a “planned media campaign.” Witnesses who have spoken to CNN said the carnage in the town began weeks ago, when it was occupied by Russian forces.
Zonneveld, a Dutch citizen, said that Rusal was calling for an early peaceful resolution of this conflict “to preserve priceless human lives and return to normalcy.”
The metals company operates across five continents, and was responsible for 6% of the world’s aluminum production in 2019, according to its website.
Its founder, Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska, said on messaging app Telegram last week that the war was “madness” and could have already been resolved through negotiations.
Many of Russia’s oligarchs — comprising a select group of ultra-wealthy business leaders — have kept quiet on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s assault on Ukraine, despite being the targets of punishing Western sanctions.
But Deripaska broke ranks shortly after the invasion in late February to call for peace, while billionaire Roman Abramovich, the outgoing owner of Chelsea Football Club, has attended talks between Russia and Ukraine.
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Acquisition follows PDFTron's recent major purchase of PDF solutions leader, Belgium's iText; extends PDFTron's broad, international platform with additional, enterprise-ready features.
VANCOUVER, BC, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - PDFTron Systems Inc., the world's leading provider of digital content solutions for software developers has acquired PDFlib GmbH, a München, a Germany-based innovator of dynamic, server-side PDF creation technology. Incepted in 1997, PDFlib's primary PDF product family has proven itself in thousands of deployments and development environments worldwide, including globally recognized brands in the financial services, manufacturing, and enterprise cloud computing industries.
With its acquisition of PDFlib, PDFTron marks its second European action in three months following its purchase of the leading open-source PDF technology company iText in April 2022.
The addition of PDFlib's mature toolkit for PDF processing further positions PDFTron as the foremost international technology platform provider for developers and end-users of document processing solutions. PDFlib's specialization in enterprise PDF features, including its support for multilingual texts, is highly complementary to PDFTron's technology platform. The addition of PDFlib's robust and secure offering will enrich PDFTron's existing document creation APIs. In addition, PDFlib's highly experienced developer team will assist in further accelerating PDFTron's product R&D in complementary areas of document manipulation, document workflow automation, and intelligent document processing.
Thoma Bravo, one of the largest private equity firms in the world, made a strategic growth investment in PDFTron in May 2021, helping fuel PDFTron's recent acquisitions.
"We are thrilled to join forces with PDFTron's international teams and together, continue to deliver top-performing document solutions to the enterprise market," said Thomas Merz, managing director and founder of PDFlib. "By combining our offerings and expertise, developers and their organizations stand to benefit from the broadest possible portfolio of industry-leading solutions. As part of our combined efforts with PDFTron, the PDFlib team will continue to develop cutting-edge server products that offer rich PDF functionality compatible with a wide variety of development tools and on the broadest spectrum of computing platforms."
"PDFlib's long track record of innovating its unique, server-side solutions nearly matches our own deep history in pioneering document SDK features," stated PDFTron CEO Cassidy Smirnow. "The acquisition of PDFlib is yet another key example of how we're creating unparalleled value for customers through partnership. The partnership with PDFlib strengthens our ability to give developers the most secure and feature-rich foundation on which to realize their roadmaps and build solutions that deliver outstanding productivity, automation, and experiences across all major platforms and digital content formats."
PDFTron was advised on the transaction by KPMG US, Hengeler Mueller, Choate Hall & Stewart and Crosslake Technologies. Thomas Merz was advised by the Munich-based firm Peters, Schönberger & Partner.
About PDFTron
PDFTron is a premier global provider of high-performance document processing technology serving OEM and enterprise customers across a broad spectrum of industries. PDFTron's market-leading SDK drives digital transformation and powers next generation software applications with dynamic document viewing, annotation, processing, and conversion capabilities, as well as advanced features such as document understanding, data extraction, and redaction. PDFTron technology supports all major platforms and dozens of unique file types, including support for PDF, MS Office, and CAD formats. For more information, visit www.pdftron.com.
About PDFlib
Founded in 1999, PDFlib GmbH is completely focused on PDF technology. Customers have used its products since 1997, with PDFlib being the first developer library to enable on-the-fly PDF creation. In 2006, PDFlib was one of the founding members of the PDF Association (formerly PDF/A Competence Center). The company closely follows development and market trends such as ISO standards for PDF. PDFlib GmbH products are distributed all over the world with major markets in Europe, North America and Japan. For more information, visit www.pdflib.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Aerie" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AERI), in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Alcon Inc. (NYSE: ALC). Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company's shareholders will receive $15.25 in cash for each share of Aerie common stock owned. The transaction is valued at approximately $770 million.
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Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) Aerie's board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the $15.25 per-share merger consideration adequately compensates Aerie's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed. Notably, at least one analyst set a price target for the Company of $25 per share, $9.75 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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IoT Leader Achieves Significant Revenue Growth in Industrial & Commercial and Home & Life Business Units
AUSTIN, Texas , July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, reported robust financial results for the second quarter, which ended July 2, 2022. Revenue exceeded the top end of the guidance range at $263 million, up 13% sequentially and 55% year-on-year.
"We continue to gain momentum, building on strong design win performance, a growing opportunity funnel and market share expansion despite the challenging macro environment. We delivered record revenue in the quarter and operating results ahead of model, driving strong EPS growth," said Matt Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Silicon Labs. "We just marked the one-year anniversary of becoming a pure-play IoT company, and we are more confident than ever in our ability to lead and scale in the large and growing IoT wireless market."
Second Quarter Financial Highlights
- Revenue increased to $263 million, up 13% sequentially and 55% year-on-year
- Industrial & Commercial revenue for the quarter was $144 million, up 61% year-on-year
- Home & Life revenue for the quarter was $119 million, up 49% year-on-year
- Gross margin of 62% was slightly favorable due to product mix in the quarter
Results on a GAAP basis:
- GAAP gross margin was 62%
- GAAP R&D expenses were $84 million
- GAAP SG&A expenses were $49 million
- GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue was 12%
- GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.60
Results on a non-GAAP basis, excluding the impact of stock compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and certain other items as set forth in the reconciliation tables were as follows:
- Non-GAAP gross margin was 62%
- Non-GAAP R&D expenses were $68 million
- Non-GAAP SG&A expenses were $41 million
- Non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue was 21%
- Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $1.17
Business Highlights
- Announced a new Bluetooth Location Services solution using accurate, low-power Bluetooth devices to simplify Angle of Arrival (AoA) and Angle of Departure (AoD) location services. This new platform combines the industry-leading energy efficiency of Silicon Labs' BG22 system-in-a package (SiP) modules and SoCs, which can operate for up to ten years on only a coin cell battery, with advanced software that can track assets, improve indoor navigation, and locate tags with sub-meter accuracy.
- Completed the buyback of $350 million of the company's shares through the most recent open market repurchase program, resulting in the retirement of 2.5 million shares and bringing the year-to-date total for share repurchases to $600 million, retiring a total of 4.3 million shares. Additionally, the company's board of directors has authorized a new $250 million open market repurchase program of the company's common stock, through the end of 2023.
- Announced the appointment of Robert ("Bob") Conrad to the company's board of directors. Conrad brings nearly 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, most recently with NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI) as SVP of the Automotive Microcontrollers and Processors Business until his retirement in 2019. In addition, Bob brings significant experience driving strategic focus and successfully scaling businesses.
- William ("Bill") Wood announced he will not stand for reelection and will be retiring from the Silicon Labs board after 25 years of service. Bill joined the board of directors in 1997 and served as lead director from 2005-2021. His board tenure concludes at the 2023 annual meeting of stockholders.
"Bill Wood has been instrumental to Silicon Labs' success since the very beginning of our journey," said Johnson. "We're grateful for his leadership throughout the years and wish him the very best."
Business Outlook
The company expects third-quarter revenue to be in the range of $265 to $275 million. The company also estimates the following results:
On a GAAP basis:
- GAAP gross margin of approximately 60%
- GAAP operating expenses of approximately $137 million
- GAAP effective tax rate of approximately 36%
- GAAP diluted earnings per share between $0.49 to $0.59
On a non-GAAP basis, excluding the impact of stock compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and certain other items as set forth in the reconciliation tables:
- Non-GAAP gross margin of approximately 60.5%
- Non-GAAP operating expenses of approximately $113 million
- Non-GAAP effective tax rate of approximately 26%
- Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share between $1.08 to $1.18
Earnings Webcast and Conference Call
Silicon Labs will host an earnings conference call to discuss the quarterly results and answer questions at 7:30 am CDT today. An audio webcast will be available on Silicon 'Labs' website (www.silabs.com) under Investor Relations. In addition, the company will post an audio recording of the event at silabs.com/investors and make a replay available through August 3, 2022, online or by calling (877) 344-7529 (US) or (412) 317-0088 (international) and entering access code 2437694.
About Silicon Labs
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. Our integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, thriving ecosystem, and robust support make us an ideal long-term partner in building advanced industrial, commercial, home and life applications. We make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges throughout the product lifecycle and get to market quickly with innovative solutions that transform industries, grow economies, and improve lives. silabs.com
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Business Activity Index at 59.1%; New Orders Index at 54.6%; Employment Index at 49.5%; Supplier Deliveries Index at 65.1%
TEMPE, Ariz., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Economic activity in the services sector grew in April for the 23rd month in a row — with the Services PMI® registering 57.1 percent — say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Services ISM® Report On Business®.
The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P., CFPM, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Services Business Survey Committee: "In April, the Services PMI® registered 57.1 percent, 1.2 percentage points lower than March's reading of 58.3 percent. The Business Activity Index registered 59.1 percent, an increase of 3.6 percentage points compared to the reading of 55.5 percent in March, and the New Orders Index figure of 54.6 percent is 5.5 percentage points lower than the March reading of 60.1 percent.
"The Supplier Deliveries Index registered 65.1 percent, 1.7 percentage points higher than the 63.4 percent reported in March. (Supplier Deliveries is the only ISM® Report On Business® index that is inversed; a reading of above 50 percent indicates slower deliveries, which is typical as the economy improves and customer demand increases.)
"The Prices Index reached an all-time high of 84.6 percent, up 0.8 percentage point from the March figure of 83.8 percent and surpassing the previous record of 83.9 percent in December 2021. Services businesses are continuing to replenish inventories, as the Inventories Index expanded for a third straight month; the reading of 52.3 percent is up 0.6 percentage point from March's figure of 51.7 percent. The Inventory Sentiment Index (46.7 percent, up 6.5 percentage points from March's reading of 40.2 percent) contracted in April for the second consecutive month, indicating that inventories are in 'too low' territory and insufficient for current business requirements."
Nieves continues, "According to the Services PMI®, 17 industries reported growth. The composite index indicated growth for the 23rd consecutive month after a two-month contraction in April and May 2020. Growth continues for the services sector, which has expanded for all but two of the last 147 months. There was a pullback in the composite index, mostly due to the restricted labor pool (impacting the Employment Index) and the slowing of new orders growth. Business activity remains strong; however, high inflation, capacity constraints and logistical challenges are impediments, and the Russia-Ukraine war continues to affect material costs, most notably of fuel and chemicals."
The 17 services industries reporting growth in April — listed in order — are: Construction; Utilities; Management of Companies & Support Services; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Accommodation & Food Services; Public Administration; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Educational Services; Mining; Transportation & Warehousing; Wholesale Trade; Finance & Insurance; Other Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; Retail Trade; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting. The only industry reporting a decrease in April is Information.
- "Pricing pressures and product availability issues continue to be extremely problematic." [Accommodation & Food Services]
- "Mortgage rates have skyrocketed. While relatively low from a historical perspective, the new rates — combined with historically high home prices — will temper new home demand at some point over the next 12 months." [Construction]
- "Large construction projects have been mostly constrained due to continued supply chain issues and large cost increases. Continued shortages in account management continue to be a source of frustration for day-to-day operations and service." [Educational Services]
- "Restrictions lifted as COVID-19 case volumes drop, allowing for more elective procedures and reduction in (average) length of stay. Freight costs are rising." [Health Care & Social Assistance]
- "Overall business has softened." [Information]
- "Business remains strong, only dampened by shortages in labor, increased material costs and lengthy lead times." [Management of Companies & Support Services]
- "Talent shortages continue to make it difficult to get work done at companies across many industry sectors. Light industrial labor is in high demand, but supply gaps still exist. Wages continue to rise in nearly all labor categories, contributing to the rise in prices of goods and services." [Professional, Scientific & Technical Services]
- "Inflation, supply chain issues and access to qualified workers continue to be issues. There are still lingering effects from the pandemic, although those seem to be subsiding. The future impacts of the war in Ukraine are unclear." [Public Administration]
- "Continued delays due to supply chain logistics issues; increased pricing across the board." [Retail Trade]
- "Fuel and chemicals continue to go up in price." [Utilities]
- "Cost pressures beginning to slow demand." [Wholesale Trade]
Services ISM® Report On Business® data is seasonally adjusted for the Business Activity, New Orders, Employment and Prices indexes. Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® data is seasonally adjusted for New Orders, Production, Employment and Inventories indexes.
*Number of months moving in current direction.
Commodities Up in Price
Aluminum; Aluminum Products (5); Chemicals; Chicken (8); Computer Equipment; Copper (2); Dairy Products; Diesel Fuel (17); Electrical Components (15); Electric Motors; Electronic Components (5); Food and Beverages; Food Products (2); Freight (12); Fuel* (16); Fuel Related Products (2); Gasoline (17); Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Equipment; Labor (17); Labor — Contingent; Labor — Temporary (3); Maintenance, Repair and Operating (MRO) Supplies; Natural Gas (2); Office and Computer Supplies (2); Paper (3); Paper Products (5); Petroleum (2); Plastic Products (9); Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Products (8); Safety Supplies; Shipping Costs; Software Maintenance and Support; Stainless Steel Products (2); Steel; Steel Products (16); Syringe Needles; Tires; and Transportation Costs (3).
Commodities Down in Price
Fuel*.
Commodities in Short Supply
Aluminum Wire; Appliances (2); Blood Collection Tubes (3); Chips (2); Chipsets; Component Parts; Electrical Components; Electronic Components (5); Fiber Cable; Flexible Duct; Gloves; Labor (9); Labor — Construction; Labor — Temporary (2); Lab Supplies; Needles and Syringes (4); Paper Products (2); Plastic Products; Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Products; Semiconductors; Vacutainers; and Valves.
Note: The number of consecutive months the commodity is listed is indicated after each item. *Indicates both up and down in price.
Services PMI®
In April, the Services PMI® registered 57.1 percent, a 1.2-percentage point decrease compared to the March reading of 58.3 percent. The 12-month average is 61.8 percent, which reflects consistently strong growth in the services sector. The April reading indicates the services sector grew for the 23rd consecutive month. A reading above 50 percent indicates the services sector economy is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates the services sector is generally contracting.
A Services PMI® above 50.1 percent, over time, generally indicates an expansion of the overall economy. Therefore, the April Services PMI® indicates the overall economy has followed the same path as the services sector: expansion for 23 straight months following two months of contraction and a preceding period of 122 months of growth. Nieves says, "The past relationship between the Services PMI® and the overall economy indicates that the Services PMI® for April (57.1 percent) corresponds to a 2.5-percent increase in real gross domestic product (GDP) on an annualized basis."
SERVICES PMI® HISTORY
ISM®'s Business Activity Index registered 59.1 percent in April, an increase of 3.6 percentage points from the reading of 55.1 percent in March, indicating growth for the 23rd consecutive month. Comments from respondents include: "Restaurant traffic remains strong since COVID-19 cases have declined and mask restrictions were lifted" and "Activity requests from customers continues to grow, while we have had reduced head count at the same time."
The 14 industries reporting an increase in business activity for the month of April — listed in order — are: Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Accommodation & Food Services; Educational Services; Mining; Public Administration; Utilities; Transportation & Warehousing; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Construction; Management of Companies & Support Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; Wholesale Trade; Other Services; and Finance & Insurance. No industry reported a decrease in business activity for the month of April.
ISM®'s New Orders Index registered 54.6 percent, down 5.5 percentage points from the March reading of 60.1 percent. New orders grew for the 23rd consecutive month after two months of contraction and a preceding period of 128 months of expansion. Comments from respondents include: "New customers added, which has led to greater sales orders and business activity" and "Market demand increasing."
Thirteen industries reported growth of new orders in April, in the following order: Utilities; Management of Companies & Support Services; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Accommodation & Food Services; Educational Services; Transportation & Warehousing; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Public Administration; Construction; Wholesale Trade; Health Care & Social Assistance; Other Services; and Finance & Insurance. The one industry reporting a decrease in new orders in April is Information.
Employment activity in the services sector contracted in April. ISM®'s Employment Index registered 49.5 percent, down 4.5 percentage points from the reading of 54 percent registered in March. Comments from respondents include: "Job openings exist, but finding talent to fill them remains a struggle across most industry sectors and job categories" and "Demand for employment remains hypercompetitive; there is just not enough qualified personnel available."
The 10 industries reporting an increase in employment in April — listed in order — are: Construction; Mining; Management of Companies & Support Services; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Transportation & Warehousing; Accommodation & Food Services; Wholesale Trade; Utilities; and Finance & Insurance. The five industries that reported a reduction in employment in April are: Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Retail Trade; Information; Educational Services; and Health Care & Social Assistance.
The Supplier Deliveries Index registered 65.1 percent, up 1.7 percentage points from the 63.4 percent registered in March. A reading above 50 percent indicates slower deliveries, while a reading below 50 percent indicates faster deliveries. Comments from respondents include: "The international chip shortage is affecting the deliveries of certain technology equipment." and "Capacity, shipping and raw material issues continue to plague manufacturers." Also: "Paper products are hard to find."
The 16 industries reporting slower deliveries in April — listed in order — are: Retail Trade; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Utilities; Construction; Public Administration; Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Finance & Insurance; Other Services; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Information; Educational Services; Management of Companies & Support Services; Wholesale Trade; Health Care & Social Assistance; Accommodation & Food Services; and Professional, Scientific & Technical Services. The only industry reporting faster supplier deliveries in April is Transportation & Warehousing.
The Inventories Index grew in April for the third consecutive month after eight preceding months of contraction. The reading of 52.3 percent was a 0.6-percentage point increase from the 51.7 percent reported in March. Of the total respondents in April, 39 percent indicated they do not have inventories or do not measure them. Comments from respondents include: "We built inventory levels this month due to supply chain uncertainty and anticipated higher business levels in May" and "Stocking up due to price increases, shortages, lead times and additional sales opportunities."
The eight industries reporting an increase in inventories in April — listed in order — are: Finance & Insurance; Mining; Other Services; Construction; Utilities; Wholesale Trade; Accommodation & Food Services; and Public Administration. The three industries reporting a decrease in inventories in April are: Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Management of Companies & Support Services; and Information. Seven industries indicated no change in inventories in April.
Prices paid by services organizations for materials and services increased in April for the 59th consecutive month, with the index registering 84.6 percent, 0.8 percentage point higher than the March figure of 83.8 percent. This is highest reading ever, exceeding the seasonally adjusted figure of 83.9 percent registered in December 2021.
All 18 services industries reported an increase in prices paid during the month of April, in the following order: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Mining; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Wholesale Trade; Construction; Accommodation & Food Services; Management of Companies & Support Services; Educational Services; Finance & Insurance; Public Administration; Utilities; Information; Transportation & Warehousing; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; Retail Trade; Other Services; and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting.
NOTE: Commodities reported as up in price and down in price are listed in the commodities section of this report.
The ISM® Services Backlog of Orders Index grew in April for the 16th consecutive month. The index registered 59.4 percent, a 5.1-percentage point decrease compared to the March reading of 64.5 percent. Of the total respondents in April, 44 percent indicated they do not measure backlog of orders. Respondent comments include: "Back orders are starting to improve slightly" and "Demand is outpacing supply." Also: "Supplier capacity constraints and labor shortages are delaying deliveries."
The 11 industries reporting an increase in order backlogs in April — listed in order — are: Accommodation & Food Services; Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Mining; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Utilities; Retail Trade; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Public Administration; Transportation & Warehousing; Health Care & Social Assistance; and Wholesale Trade. The only industry that reported a decrease in backlogs in April is Management of Companies & Support Services. Six industries reported no change in April.
Orders and requests for services and other non-manufacturing activities to be provided outside of the U.S. by domestically based companies grew in April for the third consecutive month after contracting in January for the first time in 12 months. The New Export Orders Index registered 58.1 percent, a 2.9-percentage point decrease from the 61 percent reported in March. Of the total respondents in April, 78 percent indicated they do not perform, or do not separately measure, orders for work outside of the U.S.
The six industries reporting an increase in new export orders in April — listed in order — are: Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Accommodation & Food Services; Educational Services; Utilities; Retail Trade; and Transportation & Warehousing. The four industries reporting a decrease in new export orders in April are: Mining; Management of Companies & Support Services; Information; and Wholesale Trade. Eight industries indicated no change in new export orders in April.
The Imports Index grew in April after contracting in March, registering 52.9 percent, up 7.9 percentage points from March's figure of 45 percent. Eighty-one percent of respondents reported that they do not use, or do not track the use of, imported materials.
The six industries reporting an increase in imports for the month of April — listed in order — are: Retail Trade; Accommodation & Food Services; Utilities; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Construction; and Health Care & Social Assistance. The three industries that reported a decrease in imports in April are: Mining; Other Services; and Transportation & Warehousing. Nine industries reported no change in imports in April.
The ISM® Services Inventory Sentiment Index contracted in April for the 12th time in the last 13 months, registering 46.7 percent, a 6.5-percentage point increase from March's figure of 40.2 percent. This reading indicates that respondents feel their inventories are too low when correlated to business activity levels.
The 11 industries reporting sentiment that their inventories were too high in April — listed in order — are: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Mining; Other Services; Finance & Insurance; Retail Trade; Educational Services; Transportation & Warehousing; Health Care & Social Assistance; Utilities; and Wholesale Trade. The seven industries reporting a feeling that their inventories were too low in April — listed in order — are: Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Accommodation & Food Services; Construction; Public Administration; Management of Companies & Support Services; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; and Information.
DO NOT CONFUSE THIS NATIONAL REPORT with the various regional purchasing reports released across the country. The national report's information reflects the entire U.S., while the regional reports contain primarily regional data from their local vicinities. Also, the information in the regional reports is not used in calculating the results of the national report. The information compiled in this report is for the month of April 2022.
The data presented herein is obtained from a survey of supply executives in the services sector based on information they have collected within their respective organizations. ISM® makes no representation, other than that stated within this release, regarding the individual company data collection procedures. The data should be compared to all other economic data sources when used in decision-making.
The Services ISM® Report On Business® (formerly the Non-Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®) is based on data compiled from purchasing and supply executives nationwide. Membership of the Services Business Survey Committee (formerly Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee) is diversified by NAICS, based on each industry's contribution to gross domestic product (GDP). The Services Business Survey Committee responses are divided into the following NAICS code categories: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Mining; Utilities; Construction; Wholesale Trade; Retail Trade; Transportation & Warehousing; Information; Finance & Insurance; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Management of Companies & Support Services; Educational Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Accommodation & Food Services; Public Administration; and Other Services (services such as Equipment & Machinery Repairing; Promoting or Administering Religious Activities; Grantmaking; Advocacy; and Providing Dry-Cleaning & Laundry Services, Personal Care Services, Death Care Services, Pet Care Services, Photofinishing Services, Temporary Parking Services, and Dating Services). The data are weighted based on each industry's contribution to GDP. According to the BEA estimates for 2020 GDP (released December 22, 2021), the six largest services sectors are: Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Government; Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; Information; and Finance & Insurance. Beginning in February 2020 with January 2020 data, computation of the indexes is accomplished utilizing unrounded numbers.
Survey responses reflect the change, if any, in the current month compared to the previous month. For each of the indicators measured (Business Activity, New Orders, Backlog of Orders, New Export Orders, Inventory Change, Inventory Sentiment, Imports, Prices, Employment and Supplier Deliveries), this report shows the percentage reporting each response and the diffusion index. Responses represent raw data and are never changed. Data is seasonally adjusted for Business Activity, New Orders, Prices and Employment. All seasonal adjustment factors are subject annually to relatively minor changes when conditions warrant them. The remaining indexes have not indicated significant seasonality.
The Services PMI® is a composite index based on the diffusion indexes for four of the indicators with equal weights: Business Activity (seasonally adjusted), New Orders (seasonally adjusted), Employment (seasonally adjusted) and Supplier Deliveries. Diffusion indexes have the properties of leading indicators and are convenient summary measures showing the prevailing direction of change and the scope of change. An index reading above 50 percent indicates that the services economy is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates that it is generally declining. Supplier Deliveries is an exception. A Supplier Deliveries Index above 50 percent indicates slower deliveries and below 50 percent indicates faster deliveries.
A Services PMI® above 50.1 percent, over time, indicates that the overall economy, or gross domestic product (GDP), is generally expanding; below 50.1 percent, it is generally declining. The distance from 50 percent or 50.1 percent is indicative of the strength of the expansion or decline.
The Services ISM® Report On Business® survey is sent out to Services Business Survey Committee respondents the first part of each month. Respondents are asked to ONLY report on U.S. operations for the current month. ISM® receives survey responses throughout most of any given month, with the majority of respondents generally waiting until late in the month to submit responses to give the most accurate picture of current business activity. ISM® then compiles the report for release on the third business day of the following month.
The industries reporting growth, as indicated in the Services ISM® Report On Business® monthly report, are listed in the order of most growth to least growth. For the industries reporting contraction or decreases, those are listed in the order of the highest level of contraction/decrease to the least level of contraction/decrease.
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